Today we have Derrick and Jamie Foxworth on the show. Derrick and Jamie are an incredible, dynamic couple who are changing the world one day at a time. Derrick is a police officer and Jamie a nurse. In this cultural moment we find ourselves in they have had to navigate a plethora of changes and challenges all while raising three kids and teaching them Gods heart along the way. We dive into Gods heart for Biblical justice and what happens when our identity is truly defined by Jesus. We talk throu...
Sep 09, 2020•48 min•Ep. 40
Today we have Scott Harrison on the show. He is the founder and CEO of Charity Water which is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Scott is very intentional in everything he does especially being a father. He has an incredible story and he is an incredible human. We cover his life, the origin story of charity water and how he had such a faithful and incredible father himself. We cover the hard path Scott followed and the story of Gods...
Aug 12, 2020•58 min•Ep. 39
Today we have Dr. Mark Strong on the show. Dr. Mark Strong has served as the Lead Pastor of Life Change Church since 1988. A dynamic and diverse church located in the heart of the city of Portland, Oregon. He is a gifted communicator who has preached and taught the Bible throughout the United States and the world. His passion is to build the church, and help people find freedom and grow in their relationship with Christ. He is the author of Church for the Fatherless, The Divine Merger, and the F...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 38
In this episode we interviewed Tammy Comer and heard her story of chronic health problems and what it looks like to come to a place of acceptance and true joy. We talk about being honest with yourself, with God and with others and the intimacy that comes when we let go of what we thought our lives would be and accept what is. Man’s Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807014273/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HFT1EbN2TTWPE Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philm...
Jun 03, 2020•57 min•Ep. 37
In this episode, Diane and Elizabeth talk honestly about learning to grieve the hard things in life and about who God says He is in the midst of it. Whether it’s a major sickness or loss, a difficult relationship or the challenging season of Covid-19, we all have something to grieve and learning to do that honestly before God can become a beautiful and powerful gift. Episode on Suffering: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000475169492 Birdie’s ...
May 27, 2020•50 min•Ep. 36
Diane Comer shares her story of going deaf and her journey of anger, acceptance, a transformed faith and learning to listed to God in the silence. She talks about how important it is to teach our children a theology of suffering and who God is in the midst of hard things. Books mentioned: He Speaks in the Silence: Finding Intimacy with God by Learning to Listen https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310341795/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R8eXEbAAX9DR3 Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved www.a...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
Today we invited a very special person on to the podcast. Michelle Colquhoun is Birdie James, Brook and Elizabeth’s daughter’s, Occupational Therapist. We have found so many helpful and insightful tools in raising kids with special and unique needs through Michelle. She has been an OT for many years and lives in Bend OR with her husband and two children. If you are struggling to find hope and practical help in raising your “fearfully and wonderfully” made child then tune in. Enjoy! Follow us on ...
Apr 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 34
Today we have some sweet friends on the podcast Dino and Ashley Petrone. You may know Ashley from her really fun and inspiring, design forward instagram page (@arrowsandbow) or Dino’s incredible cooking and health skills…Wherever you know them from, they are so spirit-filled, intentional, and purposeful with how they live their life! We cover creative ideas for your marriage, and parenting. We talk through practical marriage tools and how to have fun in your marriage no matter what stage you fin...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 33
Are you confused? Are you overwhelmed? Are you stressed? Well, your not alone! Today we share 5 ways to flourish while homeschooling during Covid - 19. We cover some of the essentials ways to flourish as a family when we are all together all the time. How to thrive during this time not just survive? We give practical examples, stories, and scripture to help along the way. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: ...
Apr 15, 2020•58 min•Ep. 32
Today we review an important tool of discipline called “The Box”. This is hands down one of the most helpful tools in creating a safe place for your child to grow, thrive and become who God intended them to be. In this episode we talk through and get a quick refresher on all sides of “The Box” being Jesus, Order, Discipline, and Affirmation. We talk through what it looks like practically to make Jesus the center of your life, home, and parenting. We want to paint a compelling picture of who Jesu...
Apr 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 31
As we find ourselves at home more then ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a moment to pause and talk about building the Kingdom at home. We walk through what that looks like, how you do that, and why that is important especially during this time we fin ourselves in. We talk through creating a safe, fun, and memorable environment during times of crises. Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising P...
Apr 01, 2020•39 min•Ep. 30
If you are feeling like your marriage and leadership need some encouraging, hope, and help then you will love today! We had the honor of sitting down with Pete Scazzero of Emotionally Healthy Leadership and we talked through all things marriage and family. We cover “fighting clean” having respectful honesty versus nasty honesty, and about what to do if you are a physical adult but an emotional infant. We discuss the fact that the biggest gift you can give your children is a Godly version of your...
Mar 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 29
Today we wanted to take a moment and respond to the current time we all find ourselves in due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. How should we respond as parents? What tone should we set in our home as fear and loss strike many of those closest to us? We walk through what we have been processing and how we have been attempting to set up our homes as a place of love, peace, and hope in this time of crises. We also cover some tools and resources for those who have found themselves to be homeschooling in...
Mar 19, 2020•27 min•Ep. 28
Get ready for today’s podcast! Wow do we have a fun interview for you. We recently interviewed Jon Tyson who is a Pastor and Church planter in New York City. He has also recently developed an amazing tool called The Primal Path. We walk through the historical fact that up until this point in time most societies have had a recognizable pathway into man hood and currently most modern cultures do not. How does that fact effect our young men? What path should our sons be on to become men of conseque...
Mar 18, 2020•59 min•Ep. 27
Today is part 2 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 chur...
Mar 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 26
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 chur...
Mar 04, 2020•49 min•Ep. 25
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, sp...
Feb 26, 2020•57 min•Ep. 24
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 Fo...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
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 meet...
Feb 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 22
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 ...
Dec 18, 2019•49 min•Ep. 21
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 @br...
Dec 11, 2019•49 min•Ep. 20
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 Gr...
Dec 04, 2019•54 min•Ep. 19
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, genera...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 18
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 Fo...
Nov 19, 2019•40 min•Ep. 17
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 yo...
Oct 23, 2019•46 min•Ep. 16
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 impor...
Oct 16, 2019•47 min•Ep. 15
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 @broo...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 14
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 audiobo...
Oct 02, 2019•46 min•Ep. 13
How do you talk to your kids about sex in an over sexed culture? Should we talk to our kids about sex? What is appropriate? How do you create an ongoing conversation and safe, comfortable place to talk about sex? In today’s episode we answer these questions and many more! As parents we want to send our kids into the world with a platform to launch from, and having a healthy theology of sex and how to navigate our over sexed culture is essential for your child to become a man or woman of God. Hop...
Sep 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 12
Today’s episode is full of tears and raw honesty. Brook and Elizabeth share the story of their third child Birdie James and lessons being learned from raising a child with special needs. The team covers grieving honestly, acceptance, how to be grandparent that supports a grandchild with special needs, and more! What do you do when your world falls apart through suffering and tragedy? What does the Bible say about bad things that happen even when we are doing most things right? This episode answe...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 11
