

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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Jun 28, 2022 • 36min
Episode 59: Revisiting Routines
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

Jun 15, 2022 • 39min
Episode 58: An Interview on Fatherhood
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

May 31, 2022 • 31min
Episode 57: Smashing Stereotypes
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

May 17, 2022 • 32min
Episode 56: “You Wanna Say Yes?”
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

May 3, 2022 • 37min
Episode 55: The Power of Community
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

Apr 20, 2022 • 33min
Episode 54: How Are You Smart?
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

Apr 6, 2022 • 36min
Episode 53: Share the Load
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

Mar 22, 2022 • 31min
Episode 52: Revisiting Rest
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

Mar 7, 2022 • 33min
Episode 51: Places We Go When Things Don’t Go As Planned
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

Feb 22, 2022 • 34min
Episode 50: Live in the Moment
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