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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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
Satisfied (interview with Alyssa Bethke)
Numbing out with social media? Using distraction to cope with your current stage of life? Today Elizabeth and Alyssa talk about Motherhood, being satisfied when everything is crazy and how being a parent is such an effective tool for spiritual formation. Don’t miss this episode! 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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Resources from today’s episode Jeff and Alyssa’s Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-life-podcast/id954046496 Alyssa’s Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Satisfied-Finding-Contentment-Right-Where/dp/1546034048/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I2YC7G5D0ZGM&dchild=1&keywords=satisfied+alyssa+bethke&qid=1621976382&sprefix=Satisfie%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1Family Teamshttps://familyteams.com
May 12, 2021 • 51min
Flourishing
Today we are doing something a little different. Phil and Diane recently did a teaching at the church they planted many years ago and we decided to release this teaching as a little bonus episode. Phil and Diane walk us through the idea of what Biblical flourishing really is and how we can experience it. 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
May 7, 2021 • 48min
Mother’s Day Special
Happy Mother’s Day! Today we take some time to honor mothers, talk about how to honor your own mother and what it looks like to mother well in this day in age. 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
Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 2min
Anxiety, Mental Health, and Parenting (Our Story)
Today Brook and Elizabeth share some of their journey through the world of mental health anxiety and parenting. We share our non-expert experience and walk through what the Bible says and how we are finding hope in this uncertain time. 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
Apr 21, 2021 • 49min
Parenting in the Age of Pornography Part 2 (Interview with Greta Eskridge)
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 Greta’s Book “Adventuring together” Resources from this episode Books addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12)- God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10)- How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) Books Addressing Pornography (for adults to read)- The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd- Every Parent’s Battle—a Family Guide to Resisting Pornography by Dan Spencer III Some Parental Control Software and Apps- Covenant Eyes- Net Nanny- Kaspersky Safe Kids- Bark- Qustodio- Disney Circle
Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 4min
Parenting in the Age of Pornography (Interview with Greta Eskridge)
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 Greta’s Book “Adventuring together” Resources from this episode Books addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12)- God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10)- How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) Books Addressing Pornography (for adults to read)- The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd- Every Parent’s Battle—a Family Guide to Resisting Pornography by Dan Spencer III Some Parental Control Software and Apps- Covenant Eyes- Net Nanny- Kaspersky Safe Kids- Bark- Qustodio- Disney Circle
