Merry Christmas! Today as a gift, we want to answer your questions. Thank you so much to everyone who sent in your queries; they were good ones. We cover many topics like how to be intimate and close but constantly feeling overstimulated and over-touched, how to quiet our lives even in business, how to not parent out of shame, and parenting through deep grief. 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 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 2021 Christmas Episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000545021601

Merry Christmas from Intentional! Today we dive into all the fun Christmas topics. We cover favorite Christmas traditions, how to approach the topic of Santa Clause and what perspectives are life-giving during the holiday season. We also talk about the "To-Done" lists. 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 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 2021 Christmas Episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000545021601

We are back with season 10! Today Brook and Elizabeth discuss, so why in the world go to Church?!? They walk through the nine reasons Church is so important for you, your family, and your flourishing. But if we are honest, Church is messy, and people are HARD. It is so important to dispel our fantasies about ourselves, help others, carry their pathologies, dream with others, practice for heaven, and 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.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 Holy Longinghttps://www.amazon.com/Longing-author-Ronald-Rolheiser-published/dp/B01BOECDKK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=34H1C93GOIJ0M&keywords=the+holy+longing+by+ronald+rolheiser&qid=1669761288&sprefix=The+holy+lon%2Caps%2C362&sr=8-2

Happy Thanksgiving from Intentional! Today is a special bonus episode that you DO NOT want to miss. Brook sits down with his therapist Dr. Barry Gridley to cover a myriad of topics. To mention a few, they discuss dysfunctional family systems and how family's identities change as trauma or chronic sickness ensues. They talk about the fatigue of grief work and how to do it, the four "a's that shame leads us to, and how to be an excellent spouse to someone who has experienced or is experiencing trauma. Enjoy! Dr. Barry Gridley (Marriage & Family Therapist, D Min, LMFT)Barry brings 30 years of counseling experience to his work with individuals and couples. He has worked as a counselor in a wide variety of settings, including pastoral counseling, private practice, a drug and alcohol residential treatment center, and a community mental health center. He is a counselor because he wants to help people rebuild their lives out of the rubble of life's storms, help people raise new ways of solving life problems, help people repair the broken places in their hearts, and help them restore meaningful relationships in their lives. Dr. Barry specializes in…Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Infidelity, Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD 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 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

Today we respond to your questions! Thank you for volunteering your questions, and they are good ones. We discuss how phones can be a barrier to your children becoming the full version of themselves mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We also touch on the topic of mom burnout and how that impacts moms and their families, and lastly, we talk about how to be an intentional grandparent. How to become one, and how to talk to your parents about being intentional grandparents if they are not. 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 Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series Marriage Retreathttps://www.joniandfriends.org/event/california-marriage-getaway-4/ Intentional Legacy Builders Fundraiser Livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVCTTXO8lUdCxEM3IWAJFg

Today we respond to your questions! Thank you for volunteering your questions, and they are good ones. We discuss how phones can be a barrier to your children becoming the full version of themselves mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We also touch on the topic of mom burnout and how that impacts moms and their families, and lastly, we talk about how to be an intentional grandparent. How to become one, and how to talk to your parents about being intentional grandparents if they are not. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomerr 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 Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series Marriage Retreathttps://www.joniandfriends.org/event/california-marriage-getaway-4/ Intentional Legacy Builders Fundraiser Livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVCTTXO8lUdCxEM3IWAJFg 

Children are growing up with anxiety, uncertainty and low self-esteem, and the Covid-19 pandemic, bringing lockdown and yet more life online, has intensified these things. Often parents can feel helpless to care for their children’s mental wellbeing.Katharine Hill, UK Director of Care for the Family, has written A Mind of Their Own to equip parents to build resilience and care well for their children’s mental wellbeing, from toddlerhood to teenage years. Backed by solid, up-to-the minute research and grounded in real life experience, she tackles everything from body confidence, dealing with disappointment to strong emotions, and gives steps to take when challenges come. 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 Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series Katharine’s Book https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Their-Own-Emotional-Post-Pandemic/dp/1910012319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RNOPLV9RLSA3&keywords=a+mind+of+their+own&qid=1665524219&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk4IiwicXNhIjoiMC42NCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=a+mind+of+their+own%2Caps%2C481&sr=8-1 Marriage Retreat https://www.joniandfriends.org/event/california-marriage-getaway-4/

Technology is advancing at top speed, heralding a world of choice and opportunity. Sometimes we struggle to navigate each new turn ourselves. So how can we equip our children to make good choices and not only deal with all the hidden dangers but also recognize and take hold of the positive opportunities? Today's guest, Katharine Hill, talks about her book "Left to Their Own Devices," which covers just that. 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 Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series Katharine’s Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Left-Their-Own-Devices-Post-Pandemic/dp/1914553063/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1GD24DPMSJZCJ&keywords=left+to+their+own+devices&qid=1664924042&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMC40OCIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTkifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=Left+to+th%2Cstripbooks%2C201&sr=1-3Marriage Retreat https://www.joniandfriends.org/event/california-marriage-getaway-4/

Today Elizabeth and Diane sit down and discuss the epic challenge behind sibling rivalry. We all experience it, but what are we to do when our children seem to attack each other with no end in sight? Do we ignore it and hope for the best? We cover these questions and a lot 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.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series

How are we to sustain ourselves through the whole of life? How can we build disciplines and rituals that help us become who Jesus inspires us to be? We talk through some of our favorite rituals, from spiritual to practical. 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 Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series