We have the executive director for the non-profit Risen Motherhood and talented Author Laura Wifler, on today's show. This interview is a sweet and transparent conversation about children with disabilities. Laura shares stories from her own life about how God has used motherhood, in particular mothering a child with disabilities, to transform her, as well as her family and her ministry. She has a beautiful purpose to help create conversations, normalize disabilities, and train others to interact...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 130
In today’s show, we talk about the different processes by which we make decisions. We make decisions every day, and sometimes they can be life-changing. Our culture tells us one way, but as followers of Jesus, how do we discern God’s will with the choices that come our way? We break down three different ways people make decisions: The way of Logic, The ignition way, and The way of discernment. We share some real-life stories where we learned the hard way and explore the lessons from those experi...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 129
We are thrilled to have the co-founder and creative director of The Bible Project, Tim Mackie, on the show today. Brook and Tim dive into some big questions like what it looks like to be faithful to Jesus in our time, where we need to put our attention, and how some desires will lead us to life and others will not. We get to listen in as Tim shares some fun inside stories of finding Jesus through skateboarding and what life in the Mackie house looks like now. He shares how he looks for opportuni...
May 03, 2023•54 min•Ep. 128
Today we have Strahan Coleman on the show. Strahan is a writer, spiritual director, and award-winning musician from New Zealand. In this rich conversation, Brook and Strahan discuss chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and how to find a vibrant faith amidst these challenges. They talk about the importance of shifting our prayer lives from following a prayer formula and seeking to perform for God to prayers that are intimate and purely about beholding the presence of God. In Strahan’s words, “Praye...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 127
Why is it that sometimes close personal family and extended family are the hardest? Occasionally well-meaning family members can be your worst enemies, but why? What does the Bible say about this paradigm, and how can we live at peace even in tension? We discuss our responsibility in the relationship and the part we can play. What does Matthew 10v34-37 mean when Jesus talks about not bringing peace, but a sword and "turning man against father, a daughter against a mother"? We break down the cont...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 126
Today is a fantastic meaningful conversation. We have Sally Lemos on the show. We cover attachment, attunement, how to NOT parent from our woundedness, connection before correction, how to noitice when your flooded and so much more! Enjoy! A little about Sally... Sally Lemos, MS, LPC, is a mental health therapist providing services to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing various mental health challenges. She is certified in EMDR with advanced training in treating complex developmental ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 125
How long has it been since someone- anyone- poured into you? How long has it been since your soul brimmed so full of beauty, hope, healing, and joy that every jolt of real-life motherhood spilled overflowing abundance onto those you love? We know the answer: too long, if ever. As a mom, you give and give and give, until there’s nothing left. We want to invite you to join us for a three-day retreat of being given to. We know (and live) the beautiful challenge of motherhood. We know the feelings o...
Apr 06, 2023•3 min•Ep. 124
Today in this Intentional essential, we discuss the bottom-up vs. top-down parenting method. We talk about getting to the heart of your child's behavior and getting curious instead of angry. We also cover three ways to do this with the spirit's help. 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://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Joi...
Apr 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 123
Today we have the excellent Mark Batterson on the show. We talk about having a non-anxious curiosity, the importance of kindness, and the three words that change everything. 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://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact...
Mar 29, 2023•53 min•Ep. 122
Today we have Matthias J. Barker on the show. Matthias is a psychotherapist based in Nashville, TN, and is all about moving towards what's meaningful amid hardship. You may know him from the various social media platforms that he creates content for, but whatever the case, you are in for a treat. We define words like wounds, trauma, and triggering and how God heals these parts of our lives. We also talk about self-criticism in parenting and the importance of going on the inner journey with Jesus...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 121
Today we discuss the idea of optimal deprivation. What is it, why does it matter, and how can we develop from it? How do we build optimal deprivation for kids with more than they need, and what does it look like to invite suffering and life's challenges as a way of formation to Jesus? We cover these topics and touch on many scriptures to help us. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus F...
Mar 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 120
Today we are just giving one thought essential in your parenting journey to raise passionate Jesus followers. We cover the importance of speaking the truth in love, how kindness rewards you, how mercy is not giving somebody something they deserve, and a few more fun nuggets! 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://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: i...
Mar 08, 2023•20 min•Ep. 119
Today we talk about a parent's responsibility to help their children understand who they are. We also cover the importance of attunement and what to do if you're emotionally dysregulated. Lastly, we cover five things your children must learn to understand who they are. The five things are 1. Teach them how to care for their body. 2. Help them identify what they are feeling or thinking about something. 3. Teach them how to identify and ask for what they need. 4. Help them establish healthy bounda...
Mar 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 118
Today we talk about a parent's responsibility to help their children understand who they are. We also cover the importance of attunement and what to do if you're emotionally dysregulated. Lastly, we cover five things your children must learn to understand who they are. The five things are 1. Teach them how to care for their body. 2. Help them identify what they are feeling or thinking about something. 3. Teach them how to identify and ask for what they need. 4. Help them establish healthy bounda...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 117
Today we talk about how we mold and unfold our children and discover their exceptional gifts. What is our responsibility? How do we find out who God has given us to steward? We cover five questions to ask yourself in this discovery process. We also cover how to pass on a compelling faith and what it looks like to steward your children well. The five questions to ask yourself... How do you see your child? What are you doing to steward the gift of your child? Are you listening to God about your ch...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 116
Today is ALL about marriage! Many have sent in questions about marriage, and we have compiled as many responses as possible in this episode. We cover the importance of date nights, how to be emotionally available to one another, and how to handle unspoken expectations with our spouse and even tithing. 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:/...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 115
Today we talk about a fantastic woman named Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. She resolved to live a small life, the little way of love. We cover how practicing the little way in everyday life creates an opportunity for us and our families to flourish. Saint Thérèse lived an obscure life in a secluded monastery in a small town in France and died of tuberculosis at age 24. Thérèse was acquainted with deep pain, yet she often said, "It was through the practice of these nothings that I prepared myself to b...
Jan 18, 2023•58 min•Ep. 114
Be angry, but don’t sin, but how? Many of us struggle with this question on a day-to-day basis, especially in our marriages and parenting. So today, we look at what the Bible and psychology say about anger and how we should be angry and NOT sin. We cover the six ways to be angry and not sin, which are 1. Take a think 2. Take a walk 3. Take responsibility 4. Take help 5. Take a word 6. Take grace. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer ...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 113
Today we open our lives to you, the listener, and share our highs, lows, and what our biggest takeaways of 2022 have been. Phil, Diane, Brook, and Elizabeth open up, discuss the deepest pains and most significant gifts of this past year, and deposit tons of wisdom in the process. We talk about greif, why doesn't God heal, and how to be people who are always growing in Jesus especially when suffering. We also share our favorite verses, and what we've been learning. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: ...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 112
Today we open our lives to you, the listener, and share our highs, lows, and what our biggest takeaways of 2022 have been. Phil, Diane, Brook, and Elizabeth open up, discuss the deepest pains and most significant gifts of this past year, and deposit tons of wisdom in the process. We talk about greif, why doesn't God heal, and how to be people who are always growing in Jesus especially when suffering. We also share our favorite verses, and what we've been learning. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: ...
Dec 31, 2022•51 min•Ep. 111
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 Pass...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 110
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-Passionat...
Dec 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 109
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 @dia...
Nov 30, 2022•57 min•Ep. 108
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 tra...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 107
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...
Oct 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 106
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...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 105
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 resear...
Oct 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 104
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 @d...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 103
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...
Sep 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 102
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 We...
Sep 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 101
