The Intentional Family

Rachel interviews Mike about some of the intentional routines he's established and the different ways he redeems the time to make the most of the moments they have together as a family.Hyperfocus by Chris BaileyWhat is a Man of God? by Dr. Mark T. BarclayFocused #116: The Big ResetThe One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

Rachel shares a revelation about building a strong family through using values, routines, and outcomes.Mike’s Gap vs. Gain videoIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Mike’s timeblocking post

Rachel shares a simple 3-step framework for helping you know your yes and makes it easier to say no.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Personal Retreat Course

Rachel & Mike discuss the power of community and share examples of how they've personally benefitted from being involved.The Intentional Family #54: How Are You Smart?Ship 30 for 30The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniMeal TrainClassical ConversationsHow to Start Your Own Mastermind GroupGet Together by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh & Kai Elmer SottoBookworm podcast

Rachel shares about different domains of intelligence and shares tips for working successfully with each to set your kids up for success.8 Great Smart by Dr. Kathy KochAffinity DesignerAffinity Designer WorkbookAmplified BibleThe Action BibleJesus Storybook BibleClassical ConversationsChristian Heroes Gift SetBoxcar Children

Practical strategies for training kids to share household work and build life skills. A steady system of daily habits, whiteboard pie charts, and chore routines is outlined. Ideas for rewards, paid projects, and teamwork-based cleaning show how small steps teach stewardship. Emphasis on consistent training, clear expectations, and long-term benefits for responsibility.

They revisit rest as a recurring practice rooted in trust and a firm foundation. They explore observing Sabbath-like rhythms and surrendering control to find joy. They unpack how unmet expectations and small daily choices erode rest. Practical habits like sleep, hydration, prayer, and moment-by-moment decisions get attention.

A conversation sparked by Brené Brown about unmet expectations and where we go when plans fall apart. Short takes on brain science for naming emotions and how disappointment can create connection. Practical ideas on risky hope versus comfortable resignation and steps to get unstuck and move forward.

Rachel & Mike talk about making the most of your moments by fighting the urge to capture them all the time.Bookworm podcastFocused podcastThe Light PhoneFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman | AmazonBookworm #135: Four Thousand WeeksThe Social DilemmaLifeonaire by Steve Cook | Audible

Rachel & Mike discuss dealing with change, the importance of learning, and the value of mistakes.The Legend of Theseus’ ShipBuilding an Antilibrary | Ness Labs20 Podcasts That Made Me a Millionaire | Ali AbdaalBookwormHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Movie Version)The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayFocused #142: Sparky Gets Focused