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The Intentional Family is a podcast about purposefully building a great home life, one day at a time.
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Rachel & Mike share the inspiration behind their 2026 words for the year.Intentional Family #150: Christmas Book FloodReady Player One by Ernest ClineRed Rising by Pierce BrownGhost Town Living by Brent UnderwoodWar and Peace by Leo TolstoyPersonal Retreat PlannerMike’s Personal Retreat VideoNeuYear Focused CalendarClassical ConversationsMike’s website
Rachel shares how Icelanders turned giving and reading books at Christmas into a cozy national pastime, and how families today can continue the Christmas book flood tradition.BookwormRead-Aloud RevivalJolabokaflodClose Reads podcastReady Player One by Ernest ClineA Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensThe Lightning Thief by Percy JacksonThe Silmarillion by J.R.R. TolkienThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonAn Elephant & Piggie Biggie by Mo WillemsMike’s Personal Retreat Planner
Rachel shares a simple yet profound message about staying connected and abiding in the vine.The True Vine by Andrew MurrayOperation Christmas Child
Rachel discusses the importance of identifying personal weaknesses and building a strong support system to compensate through delegation.Classical Conversations
Rachel explores how intentional activities outside the classroom can help build character, leadership, creativity, and resilience.
Mike and Rachel share the intentionality behind their recent family trip and details on how they made it happen.Ark EncounterCreation MuseumNational Homeschool Soccer ChampionshipChattanooga Pinball MuseumVelo Coffee RoastersThe Fellowship of the Ring read by Andy Serkis
Rachel reflects on her own career journey and shares her experience of walking her oldest son through navigating potential career paths. Bookworm podcastFocused podcast
Rachel provides an insightful look into the many rewards that come from immersing oneself in a good story.This Present Darkness by Frank PerettiJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëJane Austen BooksA Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
In this episode, Rachel encourages listeners to reflect on the moments in their lives that made an impact as a way to be encouraged to keep going and keep growing.What is the Trivium and How Does it Apply to Homeschooling?
In this episode, Rachel provides encouragement to live purposefully in the midst of feeling overwhelmed and when family members are resistant to change.The Gift of Failure by Jessica LaheyUgmonk Analog
Rachel shares how to create unity in your family through routines, discipleship, schedules, and serving alongside one another.Discipleship On the Go
Mike and Rachel share how to navigate family challenges that try to sabotage intentional living.
In this episode, Rachel shares her heart behind the podcast, why it means so much to her, and how Mike's recent conference talk on AI helped save it.Macstock Conference and ExpoThe LibraryEpisode #4: Family Core ValuesEpisode #82: Date NightPersonal Retreat EpisodeFocused PodcastBookworm Podcast
Rachel shares details of the incredible journey of their son, Jonathan, and his miraculous healing.Original article
Rachel discusses the principle of Occam's razor, inspiring us to simplify our lives.Skylight Calendar
Mike and Rachel unpack family routines, rhythms, and the roadblocks that consistently get in the way.Intentional Family RecordingA Simple System to Help You Focus on What Really MattersSkylight CalendarDaily Rituals by Mason CurreyThe Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
Rachel & Mike recap their first LifeTheme Live event by sharing takeaways and lessons learned.Personal Socrates by Marc ChampagneThe LibraryLifeTheme Hybrid Cohort
Rachel shares encouragement with all moms out there to remember your unique calling and strength.
Learn the life-saving power of forgiveness as Rachel shares stories from the amazing life of a Rwandan Holocaust survivor.Left to Tell by Immaculée IlibagizaThe Bait of Satan by John Bevere
Mike and Rachel continue the conversation on communication, addressing the single greatest obstacle to effective communication: the illusion that it has actually happened.The Intentional Family #131: Communicate With Love5 Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomPersonal Socrates by Marc ChampagneSkylight Family Calendar
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