The Intentional Family

As Rachel & Mike reflect on the last year, they share some of the biggest lessons they've learned and discuss the books that they came from.How to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerBookworm podcastSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonTeaching From Rest by Sarah MackenzieThe Great Mental Models, Volume 1 by Shane Parrish & Rhiannon BeaubienThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayMama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerFaith-Based Productivity NewsletterThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel SiegelCourage is Calling by Ryan HolidayPrayer by Frank LaubachDigital Body Language by Erica DhawanThe Hiding Place by Carrie Ten BoomFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman

Rachel shares ideas and examples for creating a home environment that is authentic, peaceful, and purposeful.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2The Giving MangerLego Star Wars Advent CalendarJasper Board Game TablePolice Lights of Christmas

Rachel & Mike talk about developing character, changing defaults, and staying patient and positive while training your kids.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsAtomic Habits by James ClearDaily Questions in Obsidian | The Sweet SetupTriggers by Marshall GoldsmithSoundtracks by Jon AcuffDuolingoIntentional Family #12: Growth MindsetSelf Control - It’s Kingship & Majesty by William James Jordan

Rachel & Mike talk about the value of mentors, what to look for when choosing one, and why not having all the answers can actually be a good thing.The Intentional Family #42: Boundaries, Part 2The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim RohnMoney: Master the Game by Tony RobbinsFocused podcastThe Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsThe Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellDave RamseyThe Intentional Family #12: MindsetThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealePrayer: The Mightiest Force in the World by Frank Charles Laubach

Rachel & Mike revisit the topic of boundaries and talk about how to apply them with friends, family, and children.Intentional Family #39: Landmarks and LandminesBoundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John TownsendBookworm #53: BoundariesThe Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn

Oct 18The Schmitz family watches Dave Ramsey's new documentary on student debt, and soon-to-be-college-age Toby joins Rachel to discuss his perspective on the film.Borrowed FutureThe Student Borrower Protection CenterStudent Loan Debt Statistics | ForbesDave Ramsey’s Scholarship Search Tool (not active, relaunching soon)Debt Free Degree by Anthony ONealSolving a GENIUS LEGO Puzzle Box!! Level 9Building the World's Hardest LEGO Puzzle Box! (32 steps)Toby’s Lego store isn’t quite ready, we’ll mention it when it is!

Rachel & Mike talk about thinking bigger, faith vs. fear, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.Intentional Family #35: Silencio, Bruno!LucaAlberto Funko Pop!Intentional Family #39: Landmarks & LandminesCourage is Calling by Ryan HolidayFlow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiBookwormPiercing the Darkness by Frank PerettiIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Eat That Frog! by Brian TracyFocused #135: Don’t Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson

Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of boundaries in keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out.Episode 38: The Grass is GreenerBoundaries by Henry CloudThe Boss Baby: Family BusinessThe Little FarmerRio 2The Great Mental Models, Volume 1Thou Shalt Hustle

Comparison is deadly. It can quickly lead to a loss of identity, cause us to misjudge others, and creates a lack of desire to humbly seek out answers from trustworthy people in our lives. In this episode, Rachel shares some pointers from a recent experience to help you avoid it at all costs.

Rachel & Mike talk about discipleship, purposeful training, and raising lifelong learners.Christian Men’s NetworkHCWO Commissioning ServiceIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2