The Intentional Family

In this episode, Rachel shares how creating a love for lifelong learning can (and should) be cultivated.BookwormAffinity Designer30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl PillemerClassical Conversations

Discover practical ways to strike a balance between children's activities and home responsibilities. Learn how excessive busyness can impede life skill development. The importance of teaching independence and decision-making is emphasized through personal stories. Explore how to align family commitments with core values and individual strengths, ensuring a more meaningful and intentional life for both kids and parents. Embrace five actionable steps to create space and focus on what truly matters.

In this episode, Rachel shares practical examples and powerful principles on the importance of stewardship.

In this episode, Rachel provides encouragement to overworked, overwhelmed, under-compensated parents.

Rachel offers encouragement for how we can invest in our children’s future by noticing and fostering the things that spark delight.The Young WriterRead Aloud RevivalClassical Conversations BooksInstitute for Excellence in WritingThe Lost Tools of WritingThe Christian Imagination by Leland RykenWordsmithy by Douglas Wilson

Rachel shares about the benefits and potential pitfalls of extracurricular activities and how to curate what’s best for your children.

Rachel & Mike discuss the components of a great marriage, with all of the highs and lows.

Rachel shares time management wisdom from lessons learned after experimenting with many different ideas, systems, and tools.Mike’s newsletter on procrastinationAnalog by UgmonkM.C. SquaresWet erase markers

In this fun episode, Rachel shares stories and lessons learned from her epic trip to London.Focused podcastRelay 10 Live in LondonBread StreetTottenham HotspurThe British MuseumHackney EmpireWestminster AbbeyHampstead HeathLondon Pass

Mike and Rachel share a simple strategy for focusing intention in order to produce lasting change.Personal Retreat HandbookThe 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael LenningtonThe One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay PapasanThe LibrarySimon Sinek on Intensity vs. Consistency