The Intentional Parents Podcast
Intentional
In a world where distractions are endless and culture constantly pulls us in different directions, it’s more important than ever to remain intentional in your marriage and parenting. Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, alongside Phil and Diane Comer, invite you into a conversation about biblical formation — offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools for raising passionate Jesus followers. As an intergenerational team that is also family, we bridge the perspectives of different life stages, drawing from both decades-long experience and fresh insight on the topics of parenting and marriage. From vulnerable Q+R sessions to insightful guest interviews, we explore real-life stories of both steady formation and radical transformation — unpacking how God is shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. Join us each week as we pursue God’s design for life, marriage, and parenting — with intention.
Episodes
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 32min
Loving People in Unseen Ways, Trusting God in the Detours + Saying “Yes” to Jesus (America’s Got Talent Winner Dustin Tavella)
Dustin Tavella, AGT winner and magician who turned a hard childhood into a ministry of presence, shares stories of faith, adoption, and using magic to connect people. He talks about small acts of faith that reshape lives. He describes launching the D PLUS Project, trusting God through detours, choosing family over fame, and how play and presence become ministry.
4 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 11min
Was Parenting Always This Hard… Or Are We Just Failing?
They unpack why parenting feels heavier today: faster pace, nonstop tech, and decision overload. They explore shrinking community support, rising costs, and the emotional labor of modern caregiving. They talk about marriage strain, loss of child independence, and practical ways to start building help one person at a time.
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h
Sex in Marriage: Communication, Connection + Healing Past Wounds Around Intimacy
Candid talk about sex, intimacy, and emotional connection in marriage. They explore how past shame, purity culture, and abuse shape closeness. Differences in how men and women experience desire and safety are discussed. Practical invitations include gentle conversation starters, nonsexual affection, and steps toward healing and mutual care.
Feb 25, 2026 • 47min
Anger Q+R: Transformation Through Prayer Over Time, Choosing Compassion with Your Spouse + Healing Within Your Family of Origin
They tackle why anger often drives kids to obey and how to calm down, set consequences, and follow through. They explain separating children to help regulation and using structure to prevent big outbursts. They discuss slow, steady transformation through prayer and trauma-aware steps like telling your story and grieving. They also cover responding to a spouse’s anger with compassion, boundaries, and spiritual reliance.
6 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 18min
Anger, Underlying Pain, Justice Without Mercy, and Steps Toward Healing
A candid conversation about where anger comes from and how deeper pain often fuels it. They explore how shame hides anger, how patterns pass across generations, and how parenting and culture shape reactive habits. The discussion touches on distinguishing righteous anger, balancing justice with mercy, and practical steps like slowing down, confession, and long-term repair guided by faith.
7 snips
Feb 4, 2026 • 55min
Key Moments of 2025: Highlights from Our Most-Loved Episodes (Staying Calm, Emotional Intelligence, Shielding Our Kids, Tools of Discipline + Daily Habits)
Highlights include humility versus pride in parenting and modeling apologies. They explore learning emotional awareness as adults and how emotions can mask one another. Conversation covers the limits of shielding children from pain and the importance of repair. Discipline is framed as loving training, not punishment. They also discuss avoiding legalism and forming simple daily rhythms with God.
Jan 28, 2026 • 42min
Spiritual Formation & Motherhood: Interview w/ John Mark Comer at the Intentional Motherhood Retreat
John Mark Comer, author and speaker on spiritual formation, offers practical wisdom for moms. He argues formation often happens inside the ordinary rhythms of motherhood. He contrasts adding tasks with subtracting busyness, explores how sacrifice shapes soul, and invites choosing yieldedness amid interruptions. Short, candid reflections on noticing feelings, honest community, and spiritual growth in daily life.
Jan 21, 2026 • 47min
Conversation w/ Ronald Rolheiser: Restlessness, Leaving a Legacy, Dealing With Anger + the Power of Fidelity
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, a Catholic priest and renowned spiritual author, shares profound insights on navigating midlife restlessness, emphasizing it as a sign of our yearning for something greater. He discusses the concept of the 'Domestic Monastery,' where everyday responsibilities become spiritual calls to faithfulness. Rolheiser highlights the transformative role of parenthood, explaining how children help shape their parents. Wrapping up, he offers guidance on managing anger and the importance of fidelity in life, relationships, and prayer.
Jan 14, 2026 • 59min
Bridging Generations with Humility + Removing the Pressure and Performance of Prayer (w/ Addison + Juli Bevere)
Addison Bevere, President of Messenger International and prayer advocate, joins his wife Juli Bevere, a family ministry partner and podcaster, for a heartfelt discussion. They explore the challenges and joys of raising four kids while bridging generational gaps in ministry. The couple shares their journey through anxiety and how it transformed Addison's approach to prayer from performance to a relational practice. They also candidly reflect on their marriage dynamics, emphasizing vulnerability, grief, and the importance of authentic communication in building faith.
Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 17min
Intentional x Dadville (w/ Dave Barnes + Jon McLaughlin from Dadville)
Join musician and podcast co-host Dave Barnes alongside Jon McLaughlin as they dive into the chaotic joy of parenting. They share the journey of launching the Dadville podcast, the significance of vulnerability in fatherhood, and the importance of keeping communication open with kids. The duo humorously discusses how intentional parenting can slip into perfectionism and the pressures of social media. They emphasize simple, actionable ways to connect with children, ultimately exploring how to lead from a place of love.
