The Intentional Family

Rachel shares personal stories from her own life of how love helped her develop her faith and overcome fear.This Present Darkness by Frank PerettiPicture of Jonathan

Rachel & Mike explain the motivation behind one of their core values and share why the world of the generous keeps getting larger.The Intentional Family #64: Meet the BuhligsBookwormLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayThe Great Mental Models, Volume 2ProductivityistMacSparkyLifeonaireThe Intentional Family #62: Birthdays

Rachel interviews Joe & Becky Buhlig about their Sunday rituals, their motivation for homeschooling, and the story behind Acorn Ridge.BookwormJoe’s websiteHow Joe Buhlig’s Shabbat Helps Him Stay IntentionalAcorn Ridge

Rachel shares a valuable strategy for evaluating a school, program, or curriculum to help decide what is best for the long-term interest of your child.The Intentional Family #62: BirthdaysClassical Conversations catalogCatachesis wheelExample map

Rachel explains the history and evolution of birthdays along with examples of celebrating in a way that makes the recipient feel valued and loved.

Rachel and Mike discuss the destructive power of the little foxes in our lives, how to spot them, and what to do to guard against them.The Social DilemmaAtomic Habits by James ClearBookwormThe Messy Middle by Scott Belsky

Rachel shares the importance of choosing what is most important in the moment through a story of two sisters.The Productivity Project by Chris BaileyKenneth Wuest translation

Rachel & Mike revisit the routines that help them live out their values and build their ideal future.The Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesThe Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Personal Retreat HandbookControlHero on a Mission by Donald MillerBookworm #147: Hero on a MissionThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerIndistractable by Nir Eyal

Rachel interviews Mike about some of the intentional routines he's established and the different ways he redeems the time to make the most of the moments they have together as a family.Hyperfocus by Chris BaileyWhat is a Man of God? by Dr. Mark T. BarclayFocused #116: The Big ResetThe One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

Rachel shares a revelation about building a strong family through using values, routines, and outcomes.Mike’s Gap vs. Gain videoIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Mike’s timeblocking post