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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Oct 6, 2021 • 40min

Try Softer (Interview with Aundi Kolber)

Today we interview the brilliant Aundi Kolber! Aundi the author or Try Softer: a fresh approach to move us out of anxiety, stress and survival mode and into a life of connection and joy.She also JUST released a companion book called Try Softer: a guided journey.In a world that preaches a “try harder” gospel—just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we’re all fine—we’re left exhausted, overwhelmed, and so numb to our lives. If we’re honest, we’ve been over-functioning for so long, we can’t even imagine another way. How else will things get done? How else will we survive? It doesn’t have to be this way. Aundi Kolber believes that we don’t have to white-knuckle our way through life. In her debut book, Try Softer, she’ll show us how God specifically designed our bodies and minds to work together to process our stories and work through obstacles. Through the latest psychology, practical clinical exercises, and her own personal story, Aundi equips and empowers us to connect us to our truest self and truly live. This is the “try softer” life. We talk about parenting in our current climate of burnout and anxiety, how to stay within our window of tollorance, how to recognize when we are outside of it and how to acknowledge our own trauma and begin to heal. 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents./blogBooks: Try Softerhttps://amzn.to/3AdeXnC The Try Softer Guided Journeyhttps://amzn.to/3mrjXju

Sep 29, 2021 • 14min

An Occasional Series: Words Matter (words hurt) Part 1

Here at Intentional we have put together something we are calling “An Occasional Series”. In these series we are going to have various members of the Intentional team share life lessons, wisdom, and encouragement to help you along the journey of life. Today we are going to start with a small series on the impact and power of words from our beloved Diane. 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog

Sep 22, 2021 • 28min

Agreed upon expectations, stop should-ing yourself and the power of winsome speech. Q+A part 2

Today is part 2 of a a Q + A session we started last week. And this weeks episode we talk about the power of agreed-upon expectations, how we need to stop living under the pressure of “shoulds” An amazing power of what happens when we are winsome in the way that we talk in our marriages. 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Resources Mentioned: Tim Keller Podcasts on Marriage and Gender Rolls:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924i=1000522332522https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924i=1000522636818 The Meaning of Marriage: By Tim Kellerhttps://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875

Sep 15, 2021 • 27min

Intentional marriage, winning over your husband, little practices that change the world and wives as helpers? Q+A part 1

We’re back! Season 6 is here! Today we dive into all of your wonderful questions…and there are A LOT of them. Join us as we cover as many as possible! 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog Resources Mentioned: Tim Keller Podcasts on Marriage and Gender Rolls:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924i=1000522332522https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924i=1000522636818The Meaning of Marriage: By Tim Kellerhttps://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875

Jun 16, 2021 • 42min

An Effective Vision for Fatherhood

Listen up fathers! Today’s episode is all for you. We walk through 6 things you need to be an intentional father in our time. We share stories of failure and success and share the global impact of becoming a man who grasps a full vision of fatherhood. 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog

Jun 2, 2021 • 42min

I’m a mess and I know it, when white knuckling doesn’t work, and God‘s presence with you

Today we talk about the power of God‘s presence with us! Have you ever felt like all you can do is use all your willpower to change your circumstances or hardships? Have you ever tried to be OK by forcing your will? Today we talk about how Psalm 23 gives us more insight into how we can live in the midst of a messy life and experience peace and joy! 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog

May 26, 2021 • 55min

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