The Intentional Parents Podcast

Today, we are diving into the waters of resentment, the pleasure principle, and what happens when we operate from a place of busyness and not rest. Often, in our very full lives, we can forget our end goal, Christ-likeness and being people of love. We walk through the pleasure principle and how we can move to become people who embrace maturity and not resentment. Enjoy How to move towards maturity and away from the pleasure principle    1.    Acknowledge your disappointment   2.    Remember Hope   3.    Daily Surrender   4.    Choose to notice‭‭  Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series

The podcast discusses the problem of men in society and the shifts needed for growth. It explores guiding boys into manhood, forming daughters, and helping men get what they never had. Topics include putting away childish things, the five shifts, and preparing daughters for womanhood.

Today, on the podcast, we walk through what it looks like to create a culture of mercy instead of judgment. We cover how God's awareness can shape our awareness and how we create this culture in our homes. We also cover the four necessities needed to cultivate mercy in your homes. Enjoy! The Four Ways:1. Create a culture of self-awareness2. Create a culture of curiosity rather than judgment3. Create a culture of discernment4. Create an others-centered culture  Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat

This podcast discusses the importance of consecration in parenting and living a holy life. It explores obstacles to consecration, the consequences of compromise, and the benefits of living a consecrated life. The hosts share practical ways to incorporate consecration into daily life and emphasize the role of consecration in leaving a legacy for future generations.

Mean girls are not just in the movies. Today, Diane and Elizabeth talk about bullies, in particular mean girls. Our culture tolerates a level of speech towards one another that we have never seen before, especially online. It's everywhere, from prominent leaders to our families and children. The culture our children are navigating through is tricky, and the method of killing them with kindness doesn't always work. Diane and Elizabeth share some wisdom about what to do if your daughter is facing a mean girl. What does it look like to follow Christ and also draw boundaries? How do we teach our daughters to hold space for empathy so they can see that there is a story behind each mean girl? And finally, how can we teach our daughters to forgive the mean girl or bully even if repairing the relationship isn't possible? We hope this conversation today will help you navigate the problematic relationships that your daughters will encounter at some point. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Grandparenting Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659? i=1000621606751 Homeschool course link: https://www.intentionalparents.org/homeschooling-signup

The whole crew is here today to answer more of your thoughtful questions. We cover topics like what to do when your kids test the boundaries with grandparents or other caregivers. We tease out some tricky elements like the parent's role and the grandparent's role in these situations. We also answer the question, how do we deal with catastrophic fears in parenting? We dive into the root of fears and turn to the Bible for wisdom about what God says about anxiety and our troubles. We differentiate concerns from true evil and learn how to listen and support a friend when fears arise. The last topic we cover today is homeschooling. We talk about the good and the complex parts of homeschooling, practical ways to homeschool multiple kids at once, and how setting your expectations can make or break your school year. We hope this episode brings hope and practical help to you and your family. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4  Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Grandparenting Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659? i=1000621606751 Homeschool course link: https://www.intentionalparents.org/homeschooling-signup

 In today's show, Brook and Elizabeth, desire to bring you hope in the painful parts of your story. They answer your questions about kids with special needs, chronic illness, when to start testing your kids for a diagnosis, and how to help them walk through trauma. Because Brook and Elizabeth are so familiar with the pain and trauma in their own family, they want to speak to those of you who are also suffering. They share personal examples and lessons of what they have learned along their journey, from grief and disappointment to planning for the hard days. We hope today's show encourages you and gives you some tools as you walk this tough road so that you and your family can walk even closer with Jesus and one another. Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4  Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Birdie’s storyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659? i=1000450191917

In today's show, we have the privilege of talking to a beautiful couple, our friends Ryan and Annie Miller, about a challenging and sensitive subject. Ryan and Annie started a non-profit called Share the Struggle. Share The Struggle is a non-profit organization that seeks to showcase God's redemptive power through media. This ministry began out of a profoundly sorrowful experience of the miscarriage of their first baby. As they walked through this trauma, it became clear that so many couples were silently grieving this same loss. They found that this trauma was not being talked about nearly enough, even though 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, leaving many couples suffering alone, especially women. Today's conversation is raw and super helpful if you have experienced a miscarriage or if you know someone who has. We go into practical help, like, things you do not want to say to someone going through a miscarriage as well as what words and actions are beneficial. We are so grateful for our friends and their ministry and all the tools they provide. We know this subject is deeply felt by many, and we hope this conversation brings help and healing. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Share the Struggle Ministry: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/ Coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching Course for Miscarriages: https://sharethestruggle.mykajabi.com/offers/6RLonPFc/checkout Email: team@sharethestruggle.org 

In today's show, we respond to some of your great questions. We cover praying over your children, what it looks like, and what it doesn't look like. We discuss how easy it can be to use prayer to manipulate our children into the version we hope to see more of in them. We dive into some helpful and practical tips on praying over our children that you can start doing today! The second question we respond to is connected to the first because so much of parenting comes down to the connection between God and our children, the relationship between parents and their children, and sibling to sibling, to name a few. We talk about practicing truth and love with our kids to build trust and respect in our connection with them. We explore the difference between discipline and punishment and why being willing to be the bad guy sometimes as a parent is essential. Also, some funny stories in today's show illustrate our responses to these excellent questions. We hope you laugh and learn and find room for grace as you practice these tips in your families. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Books Mentioned:Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the power of connection by Will Hutcherson and Chinwé Williams, PH. D https://www.amazon.com/Seen-Healing-Despair-Anxiety-Connection/dp/B09JL53NK7/ref=sr_1_5? crid=11DC55PABSZPI&keywords=seen&qid=1690254128&sprefix=seen%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-5 

In a culture that puts a high value on retirement as the ultimate destination, this insightful conversation invites you to a different perspective on Grandparenthood. We talk about a mindset shift from grandparenting being a burden to a mindset of a joyful responsibility.Phil and Diane share their insights on what they have learned through their 17 years of experience while Brook and Elizabeth talk about what adult children are needing from their parents as they raise the next generation. We explore 6 practical ways of what it looks like to be an intentional, Godly grandparent. Enjoy! The 6 ways are:1. Humbly2. Helpful3. Respectful4. Prayerful5. Careful6. Hopeful Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional 👇🏼 https://intentional.flocknote.com Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat