The Intentional Parents Podcast
Intentional
In a world where distractions are endless and culture constantly pulls us in different directions, it’s more important than ever to remain intentional in your marriage and parenting. Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, alongside Phil and Diane Comer, invite you into a conversation about biblical formation — offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools for raising passionate Jesus followers. As an intergenerational team that is also family, we bridge the perspectives of different life stages, drawing from both decades-long experience and fresh insight on the topics of parenting and marriage. From vulnerable Q+R sessions to insightful guest interviews, we explore real-life stories of both steady formation and radical transformation — unpacking how God is shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. Join us each week as we pursue God’s design for life, marriage, and parenting — with intention.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 2min
Post-traumatic growth, your superpower, and what God does with our trauma
Make no doubt: trauma shakes up our world and forces us to take another look at our cherished goals and dreams. We tend to rely on a particular set of beliefs and assumptions about the benevolence and controllability of the world and God, and traumatic events typically shatter that worldview as we become shaken from our ordinary perceptions. Today we walk through seven areas of growth that spring from adversity and how God uses our suffering and trauma to give us what we need most. The seven areas are: 1 Greater appreciation of life, 2 Greater appreciation, and strengthening of close relationships, 3 Increased compassion, 4 The identification of new possibilities or a purpose in life, 5 Greater awareness of personal strengths, 6 Creative growth, 7 Enhanced spiritual development. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series
Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Origin Story: The Intentional Film Series
It’s out!!!! The Intentional Film Series launches today! For quite some time it has been the dream of the Intentional to be able to invite anyone and everyone to learn how to raise the next generation of passionate Jesus followers. Though none of us claim to know it all— not even close!— this message has been the heartbeat of our calling for over four decades. Starting with very little understanding of how to pass a vibrant, compelling faith on to our children, we have now spent the better part of our lives listening, learning, researching, studying, and practicing what we teach in “The Intentional Film Series”. Will you join the generations of Jesus followers who have taken God’s words seriously— to intentionally make disciples of your own children, who in turn will make disciples of the next generation? Will you teach your sons and daughters to know Jesus intimately and follow Him faithfully? We hope The Intentional Film Series, Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, will help in what is your greatest calling. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Series 50% off for the first month!https://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series
Apr 13, 2022 • 42min
Your children will become who you tell them you see them becoming: The Blessing part 2
Of all the episodes we have done, this one potentially has the most significant impact on you and your family. Today we discuss the Biblical Blessing. What it is, why it matters and how it can change the course of your and your family's life. We cover five ways to give a Biblical blessing and what happens when you do. We walk through setting up an atmosphere of blessing in your home and how silence communicates confusion. The truth is your children will become who you tell them you see them becoming, so we need to know how to bless them in a way that profoundly impacts the future of their lives and God's kingdom. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Books Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Giving-Gift-Unconditional-Acceptance/dp/0785229051/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3E5DQC3ZQK43Y&keywords=the+blessing+john+trent&qid=1649196554&sprefix=the+blessing+trent%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-2
Apr 6, 2022 • 35min
Your children will become who you tell them you see them becoming: The Blessing part 1
Of all the episodes we have done, this one potentially has the most significant impact on you and your family. Today we discuss the Biblical Blessing. What it is, why it matters and how it can change the course of your and your family's life. We cover five ways to give a Biblical blessing and what happens when you do. We walk through setting up an atmosphere of blessing in your home and how silence communicates confusion. The truth is your children will become who you tell them you see them becoming, so we need to know how to bless them in a way that profoundly impacts the future of their lives and God's kingdom. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Books Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Giving-Gift-Unconditional-Acceptance/dp/0785229051/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3E5DQC3ZQK43Y&keywords=the+blessing+john+trent&qid=1649196554&sprefix=the+blessing+trent%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-2
Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
Intentional marriage, the upward spiral “relational right sizing” and designed to last: (Interview with Dino and Ashley Petrone)
They're back! Some of our favorite people on the planet are sitting down with us again today on the show. Dino and Ashley Petrone are making the world better through their marriage, their design, and their intentionality with Jesus. Their new book is entitled Designed to Last: Our Journey of building an Intentional home, growing in faith, and finding joy in the in-between. This is more then just a book on marriage book it is a design guide! We cover design, fathers serving their families, discipline, and when do you need to relational right sizing. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Ashley + Dino’s bookhttps://www.amazon.com › Designe...Designed to Last: Our Journey of Building an Intentional Home ... Follow their story: @arrowsandbow @dinojpetrone Joie Inn @joieinn
Mar 23, 2022 • 54min
How to enjoy your teenagers, delayed gratification of the early years, and 100 days of adventure: Interview with Greta Eskridge
Today we have Greta Eskridge on the show! She has written another wonderful book entitled 100 Days of Adventure. We talk through how to connect with your teenagers, "not despising the day of small things," and how to be intentional with your kids and live out a new story. Greta also shares some practical ways to adventure with your kids to create long-lasting and deep connections. Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Forest Home link. : https://bit.ly/3CgfQyo The discount is $500 for new families and and additional $50 off if you use my discount code: greta22 The release date for Greta’s new book, 100 Days of Adventure, has been pushed out to May 3rd.Pre-order 100 days of Adventure hereSecure pre-order gifts for 100 Days of Adventure here Link to Greta’s first book, Adventuring Together, https://www.amazon.com/Adventuring-Together-Connections-Lasting-Memories/dp/0785231366/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Link to Greta’s website, http://www.gretaeskridge.com/ Link to Greta’s feed here, https://www.instagram.com/maandpamodern/
Mar 9, 2022 • 52min
Marriage, In-Laws, Shared Responsibilities, Over Reactivity, Fatigue, Brain Science and Emotional Regulation. (Live Q+R)
Live Q+R! Today we answer as many questions of yours as possible. We recently sent out a request to ask you, the listener, what would be most helpful for us to talk about? Today we tackle as many of your questions as we can. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Episodes Mentioned: Interview with Aundi.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000537701695 Diane and Elizabeth episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000544293827Show notes: Live Q+R! Today we answer as many questions of yours as possible. We recently sent out a request to ask you, the listener, what would be most helpful for us to talk about? Today we tackle as many of your questions as we can. Enjoy!
Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 1min
Husbands: 5 ways to support your wife in the early years
Atten: Husbands and Fathers! This episode is for you. Today Brook and Elizabeth sit down and have an HONEST conversation about how husbands play a KEY role in shaping the motherhood experiences for their wives and can be intentional with their children. They talk through what sacrifices, time, and energy it takes to support your wife and live out 1 Peter 3:7. They also give 5 practical ways to support your wife in the early years of your kid's life. Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Atten: Husbands and Fathers! This episode is for you. Today Brook and Elizabeth sit down and have an HONEST conversation about how husbands play a KEY role in shaping the motherhood experiences for their wives and can be intentional with their children. They talk through what sacrifices, time, and energy it takes to support your wife and live out 1 Peter 3:7. They also give 5 practical ways to support your wife in the early years of your kid's life.
Feb 23, 2022 • 48min
The Constant Little Deaths of Dreams
Today Elizabeth and Diane sit down and have an honest conversation about the loss of dreams. What do we do when some of our greatest dreams are on the verge of extinction? Elizabeth shares from her life and current struggles and what she is learning around the loss of dreams, acceptance, and how to move forward despite challenges. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Birdie’s Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000450191917
Feb 16, 2022 • 50min
How to Thrive While Being Overwhelmed?
Today Elizabeth and Diane sit down and have a candid conversation about the genuine struggle of never feeling that you are enough and being overwhelmed in the routine of life, but what are your M.I.T.’s? How does the Bible say we can buy back time? Some helpful tools to practically plan our lives and days to thrive. We also touch on how hurry is detrimental to a Godly attitude. We hope this blesses you. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog
