

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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May 20, 2020 • 1h 7min
Diane’s story: Unexpected gifts in suffering, hearing God’s voice in a world void of sound and teaching our kid’s a theology of suffering.
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

Apr 29, 2020 • 59min
Kids who are wired differently, sensory processing and viewing our children as fearfully and wonderfully made (Interview with Michelle Colquhoun Occupational Therapist)
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

Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Intentional Living (Interview with Dino and Ashley Petrone)
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

Apr 15, 2020 • 58min
5 Ways to Flourish While Homeschooling During Covid-19
Are you confused? Are you overwhelmed? Are you stressed? Well, your not alone! Today we share 5 ways to flourish while homeschooling during Covid - 19. We cover some of the essentials ways to flourish as a family when we are all together all the time. How to thrive during this time not just survive? We give practical examples, stories, and scripture to help along the way. 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

Apr 8, 2020 • 38min
The Box
Today we review an important tool of discipline called “The Box”. This is hands down one of the most helpful tools in creating a safe place for your child to grow, thrive and become who God intended them to be. In this episode we talk through and get a quick refresher on all sides of “The Box” being Jesus, Order, Discipline, and Affirmation. We talk through what it looks like practically to make Jesus the center of your life, home, and parenting. We want to paint a compelling picture of who Jesus is to our children. Lots of practical ideas to implement in this episode as well as deep insight on how to instill a heart for Jesus in your child at any age. Hope 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

Apr 1, 2020 • 39min
The Kingdom at Home
As we find ourselves at home more then ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a moment to pause and talk about building the Kingdom at home. We walk through what that looks like, how you do that, and why that is important especially during this time we fin ourselves in. We talk through creating a safe, fun, and memorable environment during times of crises. 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

Mar 25, 2020 • 42min
Emotionally Healthy Family (Interview with Pete Scazzero)
If you are feeling like your marriage and leadership need some encouraging, hope, and help then you will love today!We had the honor of sitting down with Pete Scazzero of Emotionally Healthy Leadership and we talked through all things marriage and family. We cover “fighting clean” having respectful honesty versus nasty honesty, and about what to do if you are a physical adult but an emotional infant. We discuss the fact that the biggest gift you can give your children is a Godly version of yourself and that your inner life is the most important parenting issue…its you and your marriage and the system of your marriage that your kids are going to absorb. This week is packed with take away’s so get your note app ready and 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 Pete Scazzero’s Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Leader-Transforming-Transform/dp/0310494575/ref=sr_1_2?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Church-Updated-Expanded/dp/0310520754/ref=sr_1_7?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-7 https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/B011LULWWM/ref=sr_1_10?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-10 The Emotionally Heathly Woman (Geri Scazzero)https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Woman-Things-Change/dp/0310342309/ref=sr_1_5?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-5 Pete’s Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-emotionally-healthy-leader-podcast/id1064966935

Mar 19, 2020 • 27min
How to respond to COVID-19 as a family
Today we wanted to take a moment and respond to the current time we all find ourselves in due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. How should we respond as parents? What tone should we set in our home as fear and loss strike many of those closest to us? We walk through what we have been processing and how we have been attempting to set up our homes as a place of love, peace, and hope in this time of crises. We also cover some tools and resources for those who have found themselves to be homeschooling in this current season. Praying for the Intentional families out there to be a pillar of strength in these uncertain times. 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

Mar 18, 2020 • 59min
The Primal Path (Interview with Jon Tyson)
Get ready for today’s podcast! Wow do we have a fun interview for you. We recently interviewed Jon Tyson who is a Pastor and Church planter in New York City. He has also recently developed an amazing tool called The Primal Path. We walk through the historical fact that up until this point in time most societies have had a recognizable pathway into man hood and currently most modern cultures do not. How does that fact effect our young men? What path should our sons be on to become men of consequence? How do we as fathers become intentional fathers? The Primal Path helps overwhelmed but determined fathers raise sons of consequence and the Primal Path has 4 main parts, Preparation, Initiation, Formation, and Recognition. Fathers you especially do not want to 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Primal Pathhttps://www.primalpath.co Church of the City New Yorkhttps://church.nyc Jon’s BooksThe Burden is lighthttps://www.amazon.com/Burden-Light-Liberating-Tyranny-Performance/dp/0735290679/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U6SM6AW0SMHB&keywords=jon+tyson+books&qid=1584476803&sprefix=jon+tyson+%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1 Beautiful Resistance (Release July 2020)https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Resistance-Conviction-Culture-Compromise/dp/0735290695/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2U6SM6AW0SMHB&keywords=jon+tyson+books&qid=1584476803&sprefix=jon+tyson+%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 A Creative Minorityhttps://www.amazon.com/Creative-Minority-Influencing-Redemptive-Participation/dp/0692821236/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2U6SM6AW0SMHB&keywords=jon+tyson+books&qid=1584476803&sprefix=jon+tyson+%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-3

Mar 11, 2020 • 55min
Church, Silence and Solitude, & Quiet Times: part 2
Today is part 2 of a 2 part series on the why of church, the importance of time with Jesus, how to instill these practices, and why it all matters. We discuss how true loss impacts your relationship with Jesus. Diane will share some of the story of losing her hearing and how she hears God more clearly then ever. We cover what devotions, church, and silence and solitude look like during the different stages of parenthood. In part 2 we will talk through the current culture of the disappearing church and how we can shift culture the our families for the 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog