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Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson

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Intentional Living is a nationally-syndicated program on more than 250 radio stations including Family Life Radio. Hosted by Dr. Randy Carlson. You'll hear biblically-based perspectives on issues you're dealing with every day that will help you live an intentional life in Christ.
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Episodes

Buried Emotions Are Buried Alive

“The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more they grow.” The problem with buried emotions is they are buried alive. Dr. Randy helps you identify and use those emotions for healing and growth Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]

Jun 12, 2025

Communication in Marriage

“My wife says I never listen to her. At least I think that’s what she said.” Hmm. Not a great example of communication. But Dr. Randy wants to hear your one thing for great communication. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for Marriage Communication What […]

Jun 11, 2025

When to Confront or When to Back Off

Have you ever known someone who believes their spiritual gift is confrontation? [SNICKER] Maybe you should remember the proverb: “Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent.” Do you confront or do you hang back? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! How to Make Godly […]

Jun 10, 2025

Intentional Habits for Yor Life – Part 2

The Oxford Dictionary defines habit as: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Now that may be leaning toward bad habits, but Dr. Randy will be talking to you about healthy, intentional habits. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for […]

Jun 09, 2025

Intentional Words for Life – Part 2

The Oxford Dictionary defines habit as: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Now that may be leaning toward bad habits, but Dr. Randy will be talking to you about healthy, intentional habits. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for […]

Jun 06, 2025

Intentional Words for Life

The Oxford Dictionary defines habit as: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Now that may be leaning toward bad habits, but Dr. Randy will be talking to you about healthy, intentional habits. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for […]

Jun 05, 2025

Intentional Habits for Life

The Oxford Dictionary defines habit as: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Now that may be leaning toward bad habits, but Dr. Randy will be talking to you about healthy, intentional habits. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for […]

Jun 04, 2025

Single Parents

When you were talking about marriage and having kids, nowhere in those conversations did you ever mention becoming a single parent. But here you are, doing your best to raise your kids on your own. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Single Parents: 3 Ways to […]

Jun 03, 2025

Healthier High-Stake Relationships – Part 3

It’s your wife, or your husband; your parents or your kids. It’s your sibling and your in-laws. If they’re family, then they’re a high–stake relationship, and Dr. Randy wants to help you have healthier ones. Need help? Coming up, learn to have Healthier High-Stake Relationships. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s […]

May 30, 2025

Healthier High-Stake Relationships – Part 2

It’s your wife, or your husband; your parents or your kids. It’s your sibling and your in-laws. If they’re family, then they’re a high–stake relationship, and Dr. Randy wants to help you have healthier ones. Need help? Coming up, learn to have Healthier High-Stake Relationships. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s […]

May 29, 2025

Healthier High-Stake Relationships

High-stake relationships… we’ve all got them. How are you doing with them? Dr. Randy helps you to have Healthier High-Stake Relationships. Need help? So whether it’s your spouse, kids, siblings, parents or whoever… Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! High-Stake Relationships What is Intentional Living? At […]

May 28, 2025

Kids & Faith

When it comes to your kids, more is caught than taught—especially when it comes to faith in Jesus Christ. So parent… do they see you pray? Do they see your faith in action? Be an example to your kids of what a Christ-follower is. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an […]

May 27, 2025

Unforgiveness is the Ceiling to Freedom – Part 2

Jesus said: If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. Have you experienced the freedom of forgiveness or are you bound up in unforgiveness. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an […]

May 26, 2025

X – R = D – Part 2

You’re probably familiar with a formula of Dr. Randy’s: X minus R equals D. Or… Expectations minus Reality equals Disappointment. So how are your expectations, with your relationships, your work, your life? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! The Necessity of Solid Footing What is Intentional […]

May 23, 2025

X – R = D – Part 1

You’re probably familiar with a formula of Dr. Randy’s: X minus R equals D. Or… Expectations minus Reality equals Disappointment. So how are your expectations, with your relationships, your work, your life? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Facing the Dips, Part 1 What is Intentional […]

May 22, 2025

Unforgiveness is the Ceiling to Freedom

Jesus said: If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. Have you experienced the freedom of forgiveness or are you bound up in unforgiveness. Discover the impact unforgiveness has in your life. Sign up for […]

May 21, 2025

Emotional Adultery

You’re married, but you’re getting close to someone else; or you’ve even given your heart to another. It’s not physical—or sexual—but your heart’s no longer in your marriage. Dr. Randy helps you break free of this Emotional Adultery and re-build your marriage. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living […]

May 20, 2025

Buried Emotions Are Buried Alive – Part 2

“The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more they grow.” The problem with buried emotions is they are buried alive. Dr. Randy helps you identify and use those emotions for healing and growth. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]

May 19, 2025

Who Controls the Relationship – Part 2

Whaddya think of this comment: The weakest person in a relationship controls the relationship. Do you have that kind of relationship in your life? Dr. Randy will help you love an emotionally weak person. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for Loving An Emotionally Weak […]

May 16, 2025

Who Controls the Relationship – Part 1

Whaddya think of this comment: The weakest person in a relationship controls the relationship. Do you have that kind of relationship in your life? Dr. Randy will help you love an emotionally weak person. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for Loving An Emotionally Weak […]

May 15, 2025

Buried Emotions – Part 1

“The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more they grow.” The problem with buried emotions is they are buried alive. Dr. Randy helps you identify and use those emotions for healing and growth. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]

May 14, 2025

When Do You Feel Most loved?

In Dr. Randy’s book, Starved for Affection, he states that affection is the feeling side of love. So his question today: When do you feel most loved by your spouse? So let’s consider the affection side of your marriage. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Love-filled […]

May 13, 2025

Habits to Build Yor Life on – Part 2

Colin Powell stated: If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude. Dr. Randy reveals, that when we build our habits, then our habits will build us. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s […]

May 12, 2025

The Power of One Thing – 2

You know, the Power of One Thing can have a significant impact in your life. Indeed, one thing done consistently each day will change your life. Learn to build consistency into your daily life, resulting in success. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Intentional Living in […]

May 09, 2025

The Power of One Thing – 1

You know, the Power of One Thing can have a significant impact in your life. Indeed, one thing done consistently each day will change your life. Learn to build consistency into your daily life, resulting in success. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! The Power of […]

May 08, 2025

Habits to Build Your Life On – 1

Colin Powell stated: If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude. Dr. Randy reveals, that when we build our habits, then our habits will build us. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s […]

May 07, 2025

How Did You Come to Christ?

Maybe you were at church. Or you heard it on the radio. Or a friend led you to Christ. Or maybe a loss or an illness brought you. Who—or what—led you to Christ and how has it changed your life? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]

May 06, 2025

Worry & Marriage

What are you worried about? Yeah, I know that the Bible tells us we’re not supposed to worry, but… we both know there are things we do worry about. Especially when it comes to relationships. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! 6 Steps to Rest an […]

May 05, 2025

How to Be an Intentional Parent – 2

Dictionary meanings for intentional are actions done with intention, or with design, or with purpose. So what’s your intention, your design, your purpose for being a parent? Could it have something to do with pleasing Christ? Join Dr. Randy. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Intentional […]

May 02, 2025

How to Be an Intentional Parent – 1

Dictionary meanings for intentional are actions done with intention, or with design, or with purpose. So what’s your intention, your design, your purpose for being a parent? Could it have something to do with pleasing Christ? Join Dr. Randy. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Nine […]

May 01, 2025
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