We are all being formed but by what? How do we as adult humans allow Jesus to form us in the midst and craziness of raising a family? Today Elizabeth and Diane sit down and talk through the reality of spiritual formation in motherhood. What is needed to be an effective parent and do we have the practices in place to sustain the needs of those in our care? How do we come into close worship to God? What is bringing you into the presence of God? This, and a lot more! Enjoy! Follow us on instagram: ...
Dec 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 70
Today we tackle the topic of screen time. How do we rest from technology when a lot of our work is linked to our devices? Is it ok to give devices to toddlers? What are healthy boundaries? We cover the importance of boredom and how essential it is for creativity. We walk through our digital rule of life and how we can redeem the technological moment we are in. Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate ...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 69
Have you ever had to confront someone in your family of origin or extended family about something they said or did that hurt you? Has this ever come to a boiling point around the holidays? We have and want to say we TOTALLY get it. So in hopes to help you the listener, we recently all sat down together and decided to capture a conversation about some family conflict we recently had just worked through. In this episode we will walk through what the conflict was and how we as a family worked it th...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 68
Today Diane shares her heart on the healing power of our words. In case you missed Part 1: An Occasional Series: Words Matter (words heal) Part 1 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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: ...
Nov 03, 2021•14 min•Ep. 67
Today we will be answering more of your questions! In our current cultural climate we find ourselves faced with challenging topics to discuss with our family and children. What are we to do? Do we avoid? Do we put our head in the ground? What does the Bible say? And how do we have an open culture of communication in our homes? We cover these questions and many more in today’s episode! Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our ...
Oct 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 66
Today we will be answering more of your questions! In our current cultural climate we find ourselves faced with challenging topics to discuss with our family and children. What are we to do? Do we avoid? Do we put our head in the ground? What does the Bible say? And how do we have an open culture of communication in our homes? We cover these questions and many more in today’s episode! Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our ...
Oct 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 65
Today we interview the brilliant Aundi Kolber! Aundi the author or Try Softer: a fresh approach to move us out of anxiety, stress and survival mode and into a life of connection and joy. She also JUST released a companion book called Try Softer: a guided journey. In a world that preaches a “try harder” gospel—just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we’re all fine—we’re left exhausted, overwhelmed, and so numb to our lives. If we’re honest, we’ve been over-functioning for so long, we can’...
Oct 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 64
Here at Intentional we have put together something we are calling “An Occasional Series”. In these series we are going to have various members of the Intentional team share life lessons, wisdom, and encouragement to help you along the journey of life. Today we are going to start with a small series on the impact and power of words from our beloved Diane. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 63
Today is part 2 of a a Q + A session we started last week. And this weeks episode we talk about the power of agreed-upon expectations, how we need to stop living under the pressure of “shoulds” An amazing power of what happens when we are winsome in the way that we talk in our marriages. 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.co...
Sep 22, 2021•28 min•Ep. 62
We’re back! Season 6 is here! Today we dive into all of your wonderful questions…and there are A LOT of them. Join us as we cover as many as possible! 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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give B...
Sep 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 61
Listen up fathers! Today’s episode is all for you. We walk through 6 things you need to be an intentional father in our time. We share stories of failure and success and share the global impact of becoming a man who grasps a full vision of fatherhood. 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-...
Jun 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 60
Today we talk about the power of God‘s presence with us! Have you ever felt like all you can do is use all your willpower to change your circumstances or hardships? Have you ever tried to be OK by forcing your will? Today we talk about how Psalm 23 gives us more insight into how we can live in the midst of a messy life and experience peace and joy! Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Follow...
Jun 02, 2021•42 min•Ep. 59
Numbing out with social media? Using distraction to cope with your current stage of life? Today Elizabeth and Alyssa talk about Motherhood, being satisfied when everything is crazy and how being a parent is such an effective tool for spiritual formation. Don’t miss this episode! 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...
May 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 58
Today we are doing something a little different. Phil and Diane recently did a teaching at the church they planted many years ago and we decided to release this teaching as a little bonus episode. Phil and Diane walk us through the idea of what Biblical flourishing really is and how we can experience it. 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!) http...
May 12, 2021•51 min•Ep. 57
Happy Mother’s Day! Today we take some time to honor mothers, talk about how to honor your own mother and what it looks like to mother well in this day in age. 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 Support: https://www.intentionalpa...
May 07, 2021•48 min•Ep. 56
Today Brook and Elizabeth share some of their journey through the world of mental health anxiety and parenting. We share our non-expert experience and walk through what the Bible says and how we are finding hope in this uncertain time. 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/0...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 55
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Greta’s Book “Adventuring together” Resources from this episode Books addressing pornography and body safe...
Apr 21, 2021•49 min•Ep. 54
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Greta’s Book “Adventuring together” Resources from this episode Books addressing pornography and body safe...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 53
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog...
Apr 07, 2021•29 min•Ep. 52
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog...
Mar 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 51
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog...
Mar 03, 2021•43 min•Ep. 50
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog...
Feb 24, 2021•38 min•Ep. 49
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog...
Feb 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 48
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 Support: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog...
Feb 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 47
In this episode we talk about: ⁃ Why curriculum is made to serve you and not the other way around. ⁃ How to create a memory hook so that what you teach will stick ⁃ Why we want to create self motivated learners ⁃ Working outside the home and homeschooling ⁃ How to make homeschool work financially in a “more is more” culture ⁃ How our perspective changes things Resources Mentioned: Websites: http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com Books: The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley Arment https://www.amazon...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, Diane and Elizabeth answer your questions about homeschooling. They talk about how in the world we homeschool while having babies and toddlers, a daily schedule and when it doesn’t work, what to do when you feel burnt out and how to know if it’s time to put your kids back in school. Follow along with us on Instagram @intentional_parents and feel free to submit anymore questions to us there! Follow us on instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewco...
Nov 11, 2020•58 min•Ep. 45
Parent’s of school aged children have all found themselves homeschooling in this unique season. In this episode we talk about starting with “why” and how that helps us accept the current season we are in. We talk about the pitfalls of idealism and what it looks like to offer your children what you, their parent, can uniquely offer them that no one else can. Resources Mentioned: For the Children’s Sake: Foundations for Education for Home and School by Susan Schaffer Macaulay https://www.amazon.co...
Nov 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 44
Today we answer your questions…again! Thank you for sending in such great questions. WE cover How to implement the box? How to invite grandparents into your life? What is the difference between gossip and communication? We answer these questions and many 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-F...
Oct 28, 2020•51 min•Ep. 43
Today we answer your questions! Thank you for sending in such great questions. We cover “how to navigate the emotions of a 4yr old?” “What do you do if your children just won’t listen to you?” What to do when you don’t feel love for your spouse any longer?” We answer these questions and many 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...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
Today Brook and Elizabeth are talking about vision, monotonous moments, & having a proper perspective of the season you’re in. How daily moments are portals of possibilities for deep spiritual growth. We cover the monastic bell of life, the idea of time not being your own, and how all that is the best thing for 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 ...
Oct 14, 2020•38 min•Ep. 41
