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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Nov 11, 2020 • 58min
Homeschooling with toddlers, getting creative with the small moments and knowing when it’s time to stop homeschooling (Homeschool Q + A Part 1)
In this episode, Diane and Elizabeth answer your questions about homeschooling. They talk about how in the world we homeschool while having babies and toddlers, a daily schedule and when it doesn’t work, what to do when you feel burnt out and how to know if it’s time to put your kids back in school. Follow along with us on Instagram @intentional_parents and feel free to submit anymore questions to us there! 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog
Nov 4, 2020 • 50min
Less Than Ideal Homeschooling, The Burden of Being Human and the Gift of Accepting What’s Happening Right Now
Parent’s of school aged children have all found themselves homeschooling in this unique season. In this episode we talk about starting with “why” and how that helps us accept the current season we are in. We talk about the pitfalls of idealism and what it looks like to offer your children what you, their parent, can uniquely offer them that no one else can. Resources Mentioned: For the Children’s Sake: Foundations for Education for Home and School by Susan Schaffer Macaulayhttps://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955 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.org/blog Books Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rOFwvrD7AIVFAnnCh1gTQN3EAAYAiAAEgIyZPD_BwE&hvadid=323439372385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=154142179339433268&hvtargid=kwd-773194811983&hydadcr=17776_10948968&keywords=book+paul+tripp&qid=1603223925&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20
Oct 28, 2020 • 51min
Conflict resolution in the family, grandparents, and how to prepare for children (Q+A Part 2)
Today we answer your questions…again! Thank you for sending in such great questions. WE cover How to implement the box? How to invite grandparents into your life? What is the difference between gossip and communication? We answer these questions and many more. 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Books Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rOFwvrD7AIVFAnnCh1gTQN3EAAYAiAAEgIyZPD_BwE&hvadid=323439372385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=154142179339433268&hvtargid=kwd-773194811983&hydadcr=17776_10948968&keywords=book+paul+tripp&qid=1603223925&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20
Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 4min
What to do when you don’t feel love for your spouse, how to parent out of gentleness instead of anger and what to do with big emotions? (Q+A )
Today we answer your questions! Thank you for sending in such great questions. We cover “how to navigate the emotions of a 4yr old?” “What do you do if your children just won’t listen to you?” What to do when you don’t feel love for your spouse any longer?” We answer these questions and many more. 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.org/blog Books Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rOFwvrD7AIVFAnnCh1gTQN3EAAYAiAAEgIyZPD_BwE&hvadid=323439372385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=154142179339433268&hvtargid=kwd-773194811983&hydadcr=17776_10948968&keywords=book+paul+tripp&qid=1603223925&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20
Oct 14, 2020 • 38min
Portals of possibility, the importance of monotonous moments & how marriage and raising children is a catalyst for spiritual formation
Today Brook and Elizabeth are talking about vision, monotonous moments, & having a proper perspective of the season you’re in. How daily moments are portals of possibilities for deep spiritual growth. We cover the monastic bell of life, the idea of time not being your own, and how all that is the best thing for 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Books Mentioned: Domestic Monasteryhttps://www.amazon.com/Domestic-Monastery-Ronald-Rolheiser/dp/1640603727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GYOM0D1LCH5E&dchild=1&keywords=domestic+monastery+by+ronald+rolheiser&qid=1602637772&sprefix=domestic+mo%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-1
Sep 9, 2020 • 48min
The Importance of Family in our Cultural Moment (Interview with Derrick and Jamie Foxworth)
Today we have Derrick and Jamie Foxworth on the show. Derrick and Jamie are an incredible, dynamic couple who are changing the world one day at a time. Derrick is a police officer and Jamie a nurse. In this cultural moment we find ourselves in they have had to navigate a plethora of changes and challenges all while raising three kids and teaching them Gods heart along the way. We dive into Gods heart for Biblical justice and what happens when our identity is truly defined by Jesus. We talk through the challenges of teaching our kids how to have a justice like Jesus in our world as well as how to educate our kids in what Gods heart is for justice and how healthy families lead to healthy societies. 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog
Aug 12, 2020 • 58min
Intentional Fatherhood (Interview with Scott Harrison of Charity Water)
Today we have Scott Harrison on the show. He is the founder and CEO of Charity Water which is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Scott is very intentional in everything he does especially being a father. He has an incredible story and he is an incredible human. We cover his life, the origin story of charity water and how he had such a faithful and incredible father himself. We cover the hard path Scott followed and the story of Gods redemption of a fascinating prodigal son story which has resulted in some world changing endeavors. We know you will be encouraged and blessed by this conversation. 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Scott’s Book: https://www.charitywater.org/thirstCharity Water: https://www.charitywater.org
Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 15min
How to talk to your kids about racism, the third option and what the Bible says our response should be (Interview with Dr. Mark Strong)
Today we have Dr. Mark Strong on the show. Dr. Mark Strong has served as the Lead Pastor of Life Change Church since 1988. A dynamic and diverse church located in the heart of the city of Portland, Oregon. He is a gifted communicator who has preached and taught the Bible throughout the United States and the world. His passion is to build the church, and help people find freedom and grow in their relationship with Christ. He is the author of Church for the Fatherless, The Divine Merger, and the Forgiveness Factor with Bruce Wilkinson. In the current climate we find ourselves in Mark gives remarkable insight to the “Third Option” in regards to the systemic racism that exists in America today and how as families we can understand, talk about, and teach others what Jesus’ way is and what it looks like. 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Life Change Church: https://www.lifechangechurch.org
Jun 3, 2020 • 57min
Learning to Accept the Life I Actually Have- An Interview with Tammy Comer
In this episode we interviewed Tammy Comer and heard her story of chronic health problems and what it looks like to come to a place of acceptance and true joy. We talk about being honest with yourself, with God and with others and the intimacy that comes when we let go of what we thought our lives would be and accept what is. Man’s Search for Meaning:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807014273/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HFT1EbN2TTWPE 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.org/blog
May 27, 2020 • 50min
Grieving honestly, what happens when we stop suppressing emotions, and how honest can we actually be with God?
In this episode, Diane and Elizabeth talk honestly about learning to grieve the hard things in life and about who God says He is in the midst of it. Whether it’s a major sickness or loss, a difficult relationship or the challenging season of Covid-19, we all have something to grieve and learning to do that honestly before God can become a beautiful and powerful gift. Episode on Suffering:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000475169492 Birdie’s Story:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000450191917 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.org/blog
