The Intentional Family

Rachel & Mike Schmitz
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Dec 10, 2025 • 22min

Episode 149: Abide

Rachel shares a simple yet profound message about staying connected and abiding in the vine.The True Vine by Andrew MurrayOperation Christmas Child
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Nov 25, 2025 • 29min

Episode 148: Building a Strong Support System

Rachel discusses the importance of identifying personal weaknesses and building a strong support system to compensate through delegation.Classical Conversations
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Nov 11, 2025 • 25min

Episode 147: Life Lessons from Extracurriculars

Rachel explores how intentional activities outside the classroom can help build character, leadership, creativity, and resilience.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 32min

Episode 146: Intentional Travel

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
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Oct 14, 2025 • 25min

Episode 145: When I Grow Up

Rachel reflects on her own career journey and shares her experience of walking her oldest son through navigating potential career paths. Bookworm podcastFocused podcast
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Sep 30, 2025 • 24sec

Episode 144: What a Novel Idea

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
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Sep 17, 2025 • 22min

Episode 143: Trust the Process

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?
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Sep 2, 2025 • 27min

Episode 142: Overwhelm Audit

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
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Aug 19, 2025 • 26min

Episode 141: Creating Family Unity

Rachel shares how to create unity in your family through routines, discipleship, schedules, and serving alongside one another.Discipleship On the Go
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Aug 6, 2025 • 30min

Episode 140: Navigating Family Challenges

Mike and Rachel share how to navigate family challenges that try to sabotage intentional living.

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