

The Intentional Family
Rachel & Mike Schmitz
The Intentional Family is a podcast about purposefully building a great home life, one day at a time.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 31min
Episode 89: More is Caught Than Taught
In this episode, Rachel talks about the importance of authenticity in child training and shares some strategies for creating alignment amongst the members in your family.Faith-Based Productivity CommunityDiscipleship On the Go

Aug 8, 2023 • 36min
Episode 88: Iron Sharpens Iron
Rachel shares the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who will challenge and inspire us.Faith-Based Productivity CommunityClassical ConversationsMacstock Conference and ExpoToastmastersBookworm

Jul 25, 2023 • 40min
Episode 87: The Case for the Lifelong Learner
Rachel shares a compelling appeal to be a creator and not just a consumer of media.Macstock Conference and ExpoGroundhog DayBookworm2019 Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and TeensSmartphone Addiction Statistics for 2023How to Set Up Screen TimeLego Life AppAffinity DesignerToby’s Puzzle Box

Jul 12, 2023 • 48min
Episode 86: Social Media, Part 2
Rachel interviews Mike to discover his take on social media and how he uses various platforms with intention.Chris Bailey’s booksThe Social DilemmaMake Time by Jake Knapp and John ZeratskyHypefuryFaith-Based Productivity CommunityObsidian UniversityMacstockCreator ScienceToby’s Lego Puzzle BoxThe Light Phone

Jun 27, 2023 • 41min
Episode 85: Social Media
Rachel talks about the perils and pitfalls of social media and shares an appeal for a better option.Can flip phones end our social media addiction? by Colin Kartchner | TEDxSaltLakeCityThe Light PhoneThe Social DilemmaSocial Media Mental Health Statistics 2023 | GitnuxThe Faith-Based Productivity Community

Jun 13, 2023 • 49min
Episode 84: The Power of Visual Memories, with David Vasketvitch
Rachel & Mike interview Mylio Photos founder David Vasketvitch about his mission to transform how we remember through photos.Mylio Photos

May 31, 2023 • 40min
Episode 83: Mike’s New Adventure
Rachel interviews Mike about his decision to go indie.LifeTheme cohortSuperbook - JonahMike’s Obsidian cohort (Obsidian University)The Pathless Path by Paul MillerdFaith-Based Productivity communityBookwormFocused

May 17, 2023 • 40min
Episode 82: Date Night
Rachel & Mike discuss making date night a habit and share their structure for family meetings.Intentional Family #76: Train Up a ChildDownloadable Family Meeting Template PDF

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May 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
Episode 81: Moments of Impact
Uncover the importance of personal moments that define your life journey. Dive deep into concepts like Ikigai and the power of a personal mission statement. Hear heartfelt stories of healing through loss and how they can ignite your passion for helping others. Explore the joy of connecting through shared experiences, whether in dance or community. Plus, discover how self-reflection can unlock your true motivation and transform your work life. Join the conversation and find inspiration in impactful narratives!

Apr 18, 2023 • 33min
Episode 80: The Path to Independence
Rachel shares how we can help our children grow, take ownership, and achieve independence through their habits and routines.Classical ConversationsMindset by Carol DweckBoxcar ChildrenFaith-Based Productivity communityThe April 2023 LifeTheme cohortThe Intentional Family #79: Knowing Your Why