Podcast Intentional Parents

Today, we have Jon Tyson on the podcast! So many fun and exciting topics are covered on the episode. We cover the problem of men in our time and what we can do to help our fathers, especially young boys. We talk about breaking them out of their childish thinking, bringing them into a liminal space, and then walking them through becoming men. We als…

Today, on the podcast, we walk through what it looks like to create a culture of mercy instead of judgment. We cover how God's awareness can shape our awareness and how we create this culture in our homes. We also cover the four necessities needed to cultivate mercy in your homes. Enjoy! The Four Ways: 1. Create a culture of self-awareness 2. Creat…

Consecration is a blessing for you, your family, and generations to come. It's a beautiful gift you can give your family. In today's Show, Phil and Brook break down what consecration means and what it looks like to live a life consecrated to God. They get honest about how it is so easy not to live this way and how we can push against the current cu…

Mean girls are not just in the movies. Today, Diane and Elizabeth talk about bullies, in particular mean girls. Our culture tolerates a level of speech towards one another that we have never seen before, especially online. It's everywhere, from prominent leaders to our families and children. The culture our children are navigating through is tricky…

The whole crew is here today to answer more of your thoughtful questions. We cover topics like what to do when your kids test the boundaries with grandparents or other caregivers. We tease out some tricky elements like the parent's role and the grandparent's role in these situations. We also answer the question, how do we deal with catastrophic fea…

In today's show, Brook and Elizabeth, desire to bring you hope in the painful parts of your story. They answer your questions about kids with special needs, chronic illness, when to start testing your kids for a diagnosis, and how to help them walk through trauma. Because Brook and Elizabeth are so familiar with the pain and trauma in their own fam…

In today's show, we have the privilege of talking to a beautiful couple, our friends Ryan and Annie Miller, about a challenging and sensitive subject. Ryan and Annie started a non-profit called Share the Struggle. Share The Struggle is a non-profit organization that seeks to showcase God's redemptive power through media. This ministry began out of …

Challenging behaviors are nothing new in early childhood education. And yet, there’s something different going on. For a variety of reasons, challenging behaviors seem to be increasing both in intensity and frequency. Dayna Abraham is no stranger to challenging behaviors. As a board certified teacher and a mom to 3 neuro-divergent children, Dayna h…

In today's show, we respond to some of your great questions. We cover praying over your children, what it looks like, and what it doesn't look like. We discuss how easy it can be to use prayer to manipulate our children into the version we hope to see more of in them. We dive into some helpful and practical tips on praying over our children that yo…

I’m talking to someone I’ve wanted to share with you for a long time. One of my best friends from grad school, Kelli Barker. She’s now the director of the Adelle and Dale Young child development lab school at Utah State University. She’s sharing what a lab school is as well as what she’s learned about helping college students and preservice teacher…

In a culture that puts a high value on retirement as the ultimate destination, this insightful conversation invites you to a different perspective on Grandparenthood. We talk about a mindset shift from grandparenting being a burden to a mindset of a joyful responsibility. Phil and Diane share their insights on what they have learned through their 1…

On today's show, Brook interviews Lead Pastor, Songwriter, and author Josh White. Josh White lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two kids and leads a beautiful church called Door of Hope; he has been in the music industry from a young age and has just released his first book, Stumbling Toward Eternity (see the link below). In this conversa…

Today we cover the critical topic of not getting what we need as we are growing up. We cover emotional neglect, trauma, and how we recover. We talk through what happens when others accept us. Acceptance of who you are, acceptance of your idiosyncrasies, your bents, your personality. Then we cover focused attention and the idea that maybe you never …

Today's show talks about five ways moms are called to be shepherds in their homes. We define what a Shepherd is and what it looks like for moms of all ages. Our conversation circles around some vital elements like mom guilt, God's sovereignty, guarding what God has entrusted to you, pursuing wholeness, and continuing to grow in each stage of mother…

Today we respond to one of your questions that we think deserved some thoughtful conversation. The question was asked, "If you could do one thing differently, what would it be?" In our response to this great question, we explore a variety of insights and wisdom that God has taught us through the years. Some topics we discuss are shame versus regret…

Malia Hollowell is the author of The Science of Reading in Action and the creator of the site Playdough to Plato. She’s a National Board Certified educator who’s helping to put the science of reading into action with playful, hands on experiences. Her book, website, and Instagram are full of fantastic examples and resources. Her primary focus is gr…

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, …

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,…

Have you been asked how your preschool room aligns with the Science of Reading? Or maybe you’ve seen videos of two year olds reading and the sales page headlines saying that simply applying the *science* can give all toddlers the advantage they deserve? Well, in this episode, we’re adding on to the basic background and history of the science of rea…

I’ve talked and written a lot about early literacy over the years, but I’ve avoided one very popular term: The Science of Reading. I decided to keep my head down and my work research-based and just stay out of the fray of nailing down the specific jargon. But with more and more states and districts requiring “Science of Reading compliant curriculum…

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…

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…

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 10v3…

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, adole…

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 wan…

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…

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 i…

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 …

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. E…

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…

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 ident…

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 ident…

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 fiv…

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_par…

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 tubercu…

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 responsi…

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 a…

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 a…

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…

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 @phil…

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 path…

Rae Pica is a force. As a speaker, consultant, and the author of over 20 books in addition to articles in many popular publications, Rae Pica has been an outspoken voice for children and childhood for more than 4 decades. Constant in that career has been her passion for protecting childhood and calling others to action. In this episode, she’s talki…

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 grie…

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, w…

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, w…

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 parent…

Childcare Resources of Indian River in Vero Beach, Florida began with three tenacious educators going out of their way to create something better for 25 children. Today, the ripple effect of their efforts has grown into something that impacts 3000 children and still growing. In this episode I’m talking with Childcare Resources’ executive director, …

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 h…

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 @Emo…

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: R…