The Intentional Parents Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diane Comer shares her story of going deaf and her journey of anger, acceptance, a transformed faith and learning to listed to God in the silence. She talks about how important it is to teach our children a theology of suffering and who God is in the midst of hard things. Books mentioned: He Speaks in the Silence: Finding Intimacy with God by Learning to Listen https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310341795/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R8eXEbAAX9DR3 Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Lovedwww.amazon.com/dp/0399592083/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s9eXEbZ4XC7AC 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

Today we invited a very special person on to the podcast. Michelle Colquhoun is Birdie James, Brook and Elizabeth’s daughter’s, Occupational Therapist. We have found so many helpful and insightful tools in raising kids with special and unique needs through Michelle. She has been an OT for many years and lives in Bend OR with her husband and two children. If you are struggling to find hope and practical help in raising your “fearfully and wonderfully” made child then tune in. 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

Today we have some sweet friends on the podcast Dino and Ashley Petrone. You may know Ashley from her really fun and inspiring, design forward instagram page (@arrowsandbow) or Dino’s incredible cooking and health skills…Wherever you know them from, they are so spirit-filled, intentional, and purposeful with how they live their life! We cover creative ideas for your marriage, and parenting. We talk through practical marriage tools and how to have fun in your marriage no matter what stage you find yourselves in. Lastly we share some helpful advice on how to thrive as a family during the shelter in place order. 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