The Intentional Family

Rachel shares a simple 3-step framework for helping you know your yes and makes it easier to say no.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Personal Retreat Course

Rachel & Mike discuss the power of community and share examples of how they've personally benefitted from being involved.The Intentional Family #54: How Are You Smart?Ship 30 for 30The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniMeal TrainClassical ConversationsHow to Start Your Own Mastermind GroupGet Together by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh & Kai Elmer SottoBookworm podcast

Rachel shares about different domains of intelligence and shares tips for working successfully with each to set your kids up for success.8 Great Smart by Dr. Kathy KochAffinity DesignerAffinity Designer WorkbookAmplified BibleThe Action BibleJesus Storybook BibleClassical ConversationsChristian Heroes Gift SetBoxcar Children

Rachel shares about the importance of stewardship and the long-term benefits of putting in the extra work when intentionally training your children.Pie ChartFinancial Peace JuniorAge-appropriate chore charts

Rachel & Mike dive deeper on the topic of rest. They talk about the importance of trust, choosing joy in the journey, and releasing the burdens you were never meant to carry.The Intentional Family #51: Places We Go When Things Don’t Go As PlannedPersonal Retreat HandbookCreative Calling by Chase JarvisBookworm podcast

Rachel shares some recent revelations about unmet expectations from Brené Brown's book, The Atlas of the Heart.The Atlas of the Heart by Brené BrownThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Rachel & Mike talk about making the most of your moments by fighting the urge to capture them all the time.Bookworm podcastFocused podcastThe Light PhoneFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman | AmazonBookworm #135: Four Thousand WeeksThe Social DilemmaLifeonaire by Steve Cook | Audible

Rachel & Mike discuss dealing with change, the importance of learning, and the value of mistakes.The Legend of Theseus’ ShipBuilding an Antilibrary | Ness Labs20 Podcasts That Made Me a Millionaire | Ali AbdaalBookwormHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Movie Version)The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayFocused #142: Sparky Gets Focused

Rachel expounds on one of her yearly themes and shares some keys to beating overwhelm and staying in a state of continual rest.The Intentional Family #34: The Pursuit of PeaceThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeThe Intentional Family #47: 2022 Words for the YearMike’s Timeblocking CourseWork the System by Sam CarpenterThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel

Rachel & Mike share their words for the year, and talk about why broad themes are more likely to create positive changes than specific goals.Intentional Family #15: The Power of Your WordsIntentional Family #21: 2021 Words for the YearFocused podcastTheme System JournalThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeBookworm #136: Thinking in SystemsAtomic Habits by James ClearLiminal Thinking by Dave Gray