The Intentional Parents Podcast

Today is part 1 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: intentionalparents.org Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog

Today’s episode is full of content so open you note app and start typing! We had the privilege recently of sitting down with Dr. Preston Sprinkle. Preston is a professor, speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author. He earned a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University in Scotland (2007), and he's been a professor of theology at Cedarville University (OH), has taught at Nottingham University (England), and Eternity Bible College (CA and ID). Preston is currently a full-time author, speaker, and teacher. He loves to bridge the gap between the ivory tower and the pew by writing on controversial topics in an accessible and engaging way.In this episode we cover the gauntlet of the current climate around the topics of homosexuality, gender, and non-binary conforming peoples. We cover how to respond if your child says “I am gay”? What does that Bible say? How should we treat people in the LGBTQ community? What is the issue behind the issue? How does social media effect this sensitive topic? We also cover the importance of having a tribe of people (not just parents) that pour into your child’s development and life and how our identity in Christ is foundational to this topic. We hope you are enriched and equipped from 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.org Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog  Books Mentioned todayAll of Preston’s bookshttps://www.prestonsprinkle.com/books The Tech Wise Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Tech-Wise-Family-Everyday-Putting-Technology/dp/0801018668/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2GYDGKA6RI9YK&keywords=andy+crouch+tech+wise+family&qid=1582675870&sprefix=Andy+crouch%2Caps%2C576&sr=8-3 PodcastTheology in the Rawhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-in-the-raw/id1018952191 Preston’s Websiteshttps://www.prestonsprinkle.com The center for Faith, Sexuality and Genderhttps://centerforfaith.com

Today we are covering the topic of education. We talk through the 4 things you will need to make the best decision for each of YOUR specific kids. We cover knowing your why, not overprotecting, whats your goal, and more. This episode is packed with practical wisdom and filters to help you and your family make the best choice when it comes to education. 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 today For the Children’s Sakehttps://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=For+the+children’s+sake&qid=1582064596&sr=8-1 <https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=For+the+children%E2%80%99s+sake&qid=1582064596&sr=8-1>

Today we answer your questions! Over the months we have received so many messages and emails from you asking amazing questions about how to live life well as a human and especially  as a parent. Learning how to ask your soul “what is going on with me”?  What do we do with the unredeemed parts of us that that are still holding us back and effecting our children negatively? What do we do when we can’t contain our anger anymore?  How do we forgive ourselves for our own failings?  What about family meetings? Should you have them or not? We anwsers these questions and a bunch 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 today Sacred Rhythmshttps://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rhythms-Arranging-Spiritual-Transformation/dp/0830833331/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacred+rhythms&qid=1581466310&sr=8-1 Podcasts mentioned todayBridgetown Churchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridgetown-audio-podcast/id84246334?i=1000465303523

Today Elizabeth and Diane go deep into motherhood and have a candid conversation around the blessings, challenges, and pains of motherhood. They also walk through the whole picture of motherhood not just one stage and the dynamic and myth around the proverbs 31 woman. What is over-doing it vs under-doing it? Dropping “amazing” from our vocabulary and so much 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/give

Today Brook and Phil talk about what success defined by Jesus looks like. What does it look like to be a successful parent? How do you actually become the type of person who is successful in Gods economy? We cover some topics like, remaining in communion with Jesus throughout each day, embracing the unique season God has you in, resisting specific temptations of the evil one, trusting and relaxing in Jesus and more! We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow us on instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer 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/give Books mentioned in today’s episode: Prayerhttps://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Finding-Hearts-True-Home/dp/0060628464/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28XM4IATC4G2D&keywords=prayer+richard+foster&qid=1576009267&sprefix=Prayer+rich%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1

Merry Christmas! Intentional Parents wanted to release a few special Christmas episodes for you to enjoy this holiday season. In this episode we cover lessons learned about how to have a close family and four practical, biblical ways to stay in unity and love as a family. We also walk through something to handle your anger and fear called the frustration formula. It is incredibly helpful!Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Follow us on instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer 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 Books mentioned in today’s episode: Sacred Firehttps://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Fire-Vision-Christian-Maturity/dp/080413944X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=sacred+fire+by+ronald+rolheiser&qid=1575425341&sprefix=sacred+fire&sr=8-1

Today Brook interviews family member and author John Mark Comer who recently released his book “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”. This was such a fun conversation to capture and you don’t want to miss it! We cover so many great topics including social handicaps, people having less sex than ever before, a digital rule of life, parenting your phone, to will the good of the other no matter what it costs you, attention and compassionate listening, partial attention, interruption management, generational sin, sabbath, and more! Enjoy, listen, and share!Follow us on instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer 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/give  Books mentioned in today’s episode:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurryhttps://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_2?crid=11TBPZT6RARXL&keywords=the+ruthless+elimination+of+hurry&qid=1574805019&sprefix=The+ruth%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-2 Tech Wise Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Tech-Wise-Family-Everyday-Putting-Technology/dp/0801018668/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EC9B3K7XIJ5I&keywords=tech+wise+family+andy+crouch&qid=1574805046&sprefix=Tech+Wis%2Caps%2C394&sr=8-1

Today is a fun experiment! We team up the Julie Lyles Carr and The Modern Motherhood Podcast for a fun dual interview! We will be launching this episode on both podcasts in hopes to introduce you to Julie and all her greatness. Head over to The Modern Motherhood Podcast for more great content. We will also be at the same event in January 24th-25th 2020 in Austin Texas called The Intentional Family Conference. To get tickets and find out more info head to http://intentionalfamilyconference.com Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer 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.org Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give The Modern Motherhood Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-motherhood-podcast-julie-lyles-carr-allmomdoes/id1072957734  Raising an Originalhttps://www.amazon.com/Raising-Original-Parenting-According-Temperament/dp/0310345898/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MUIX3NR1S7LS&keywords=raising+an+original&qid=1574104155&sprefix=Raising+an+original%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1

How do we love God with passion and love people on purpose? How do we pass that down to our children? How do we biblically resolve conflict in our marriage and in our homes? This week we do a deep dive into these questions and the topic of sibling rivalry. We talk through generational vision & leaving a legacy that blesses current and future generations. The conversation around something that our family stumbled upon called “Camp-Comer”. The 4 “A’s” of  conflict resolution and how to teach your children to do the same. 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://amzn.to/32BI4QZ Website: intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give