The Intentional Parents Podcast

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

This week is all about marriage and it is raw and honest. Things we are learning, things we wished we had done, and what being married for 40 plus years can look like in the most delightful way! We also talk through the sad reality of so many who start out so strong and then divorce. We cover how to safe your guard your marriage, how to not give into the attention economy, the importance of being friendly, and the power of sexual intimacy. Some new science about “the love hormones” and how important it is to talk about sex. This week is all about having an intentional marriage. 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

Don’t miss this weeks episode! We cover 5 essential principles of how to navigate kids when they pushback, are dishonest, and just seem to not care. We talk about the dynamic of a strong willed vs weak willed child and how teach your kids to govern their own will, well. We touch on the concept of delayed obedience is disobedience, teaching your kids to work hard, and much more! Listen all the way through to hear all 5 principles. 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://amzn.to/32BI4QZ Website: intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give

Attention moms! In this episode Elizabeth and Diane take a deep dive into the details of motherhood. A candid conversation about the very real struggle of motherhood, some of the most exciting moments, and some of the deepest valleys experienced in motherhood. This is episode is full of hope and practical wisdom. 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