The Intentional Family

Rachel & Mike discuss a startling statistic about why 75% of young adults walk away from their faith and the 5 things you can do with your family that caused the 25% to stay connected.Josh Denhart - The Simple ThingsWhat is a Man of God? by Dr. Mark BarclayFaith-Based Productivity community

Rachel shares a recent story of contending for the freedom of one of her children.The Intentional Family #66: My Life, His StoryMama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerFaith-Based Productivity Community

In this episode, Rachel outlines 5 steps to delegating successfully, resulting in buying back time, energy, and focus.Work the System by Sam CarpenterProcrastinate on Purpose by Rory VadenThe Faith-Based Productivity Community

Mike and Rachel tackle the topic of creativity. They share several resources for making the most of your ideas, how to capture them, and ways to harness the inspiration you need to pursue them.Mike’s Journaling courseFaith-Based Productivity communityThe Laws of Creativity, by Joey CofoneThe Creativity FlywheelBookworm #42: How to Read a BookFocused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey CofoneWhere Good Ideas Come From by Stephen JohnsonSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayPersonal Socrates by Marc ChampagneSomeday is Today by Matthew DicksCreative Calling by Chase JarvisMindset by Carol Dweck

In this episode, Rachel shares her journey to becoming comfortable in her own skin and the confidence that has come with knowing her identity, purpose, and vision.The Intentional Family #22: Your LifeThemeThe Faith-Based Productivity Community

Rachel & Mike talk about the motivation behind picking words or themes for the year, review their words for 2022, and share their words for 2023.Faith-Based Productivity CommunityIntentional Family #15: The Power of Your WordsIntentional Family #21: 2021 Words for the YearIntentional Family #47: 2022 Words for the YearCortex #136: 2023 Yearly Themes2023 Focused NeuYear CalendarPart-Time YouTuber AcademyShip 30 for 30

Rachel talks about the heart behind giving and shares some family Christmas outreach and gift ideas.Police Lights of ChristmasOperation Christmas ChildAngel TreeJasper Board Game Table

Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of gratitude and share practical examples of how to make it a positive habit in your family.Faith-Based Productivity communityThe Intentional Family #55: The Power of CommunityShip 30 for 30Part-Time YouTuber AcademyThe Laws of Creativity by Joey CofoneFocused 163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey CofoneBookworm #157: The Laws of CreativityThe Richest Man Who Ever Lived by Steven ScottThe Gap vs. the Gain by Dan SullivanThe Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce FeilerThe Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesThe Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2

Mike and Rachel discuss a couple of assessment tools and share how insights from the results have helped them play to their strengths and work together more effectively.Love + Work by Marcus BuckinghamBookworm #149: Love + WorkStrengthsFinderKolbe Type AThe Story of You by Ian Morgan CronBookworm #151: The Story of YouThe Intentional Family #62: Birthdays

Rachel shares several parenting books and practical takeaways from each.Intentional Family #46: Top Books We Read (& Lessons We Learned) in 2021Intentional Family #54: How Are You Smart?The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne BrysonThe Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce FeilerMama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patric LencioniDare to Discipline by Dr. James DobsonPreparing for Adolescence by Dr. James DobsonThe Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James DobsonBringing Up Girls by Dr. James DobsonBringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson