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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Feb 17, 2021 • 39min
Hesed! (what it is, why it’s important and how it will transform your marriage)
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 • 39min
Stability in the Midst of Chaos
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
Nov 18, 2020 • 1h 6min
Creating self motivated learners, choosing curriculum, and why it’s ok to disappoint people sometimes (Homeschool Q & A Part 2)
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 Armenthttps://www.amazon.com/Call-Wild-Free-Reclaiming-Education/dp/0062916513/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wild+and+free+book&qid=1605680165&sprefix=wild+and+free&sr=8-3 Teaching From Rest by Sarah Mackenzie https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Rest-Homeschoolers-Guide-Unshakable/dp/1600512879/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=teaching+from+rest&qid=1605680275&sprefix=teaching+from+rrst&sr=8-3 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog
Nov 11, 2020 • 58min
Homeschooling with toddlers, getting creative with the small moments and knowing when it’s time to stop homeschooling (Homeschool Q + A Part 1)
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@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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog
Nov 4, 2020 • 50min
Less Than Ideal Homeschooling, The Burden of Being Human and the Gift of Accepting What’s Happening Right Now
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 Macaulayhttps://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955 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.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Books Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rOFwvrD7AIVFAnnCh1gTQN3EAAYAiAAEgIyZPD_BwE&hvadid=323439372385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=154142179339433268&hvtargid=kwd-773194811983&hydadcr=17776_10948968&keywords=book+paul+tripp&qid=1603223925&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20
Oct 28, 2020 • 51min
Conflict resolution in the family, grandparents, and how to prepare for children (Q+A Part 2)
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-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Books Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rOFwvrD7AIVFAnnCh1gTQN3EAAYAiAAEgIyZPD_BwE&hvadid=323439372385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=154142179339433268&hvtargid=kwd-773194811983&hydadcr=17776_10948968&keywords=book+paul+tripp&qid=1603223925&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20
Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 4min
What to do when you don’t feel love for your spouse, how to parent out of gentleness instead of anger and what to do with big emotions? (Q+A )
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.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Books Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rOFwvrD7AIVFAnnCh1gTQN3EAAYAiAAEgIyZPD_BwE&hvadid=323439372385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033151&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=154142179339433268&hvtargid=kwd-773194811983&hydadcr=17776_10948968&keywords=book+paul+tripp&qid=1603223925&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20
Oct 14, 2020 • 38min
Portals of possibility, the importance of monotonous moments & how marriage and raising children is a catalyst for spiritual formation
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 audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Books Mentioned: Domestic Monasteryhttps://www.amazon.com/Domestic-Monastery-Ronald-Rolheiser/dp/1640603727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GYOM0D1LCH5E&dchild=1&keywords=domestic+monastery+by+ronald+rolheiser&qid=1602637772&sprefix=domestic+mo%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-1
Sep 9, 2020 • 48min
The Importance of Family in our Cultural Moment (Interview with Derrick and Jamie Foxworth)
Today we have Derrick and Jamie Foxworth on the show. Derrick and Jamie are an incredible, dynamic couple who are changing the world one day at a time. Derrick is a police officer and Jamie a nurse. In this cultural moment we find ourselves in they have had to navigate a plethora of changes and challenges all while raising three kids and teaching them Gods heart along the way. We dive into Gods heart for Biblical justice and what happens when our identity is truly defined by Jesus. We talk through the challenges of teaching our kids how to have a justice like Jesus in our world as well as how to educate our kids in what Gods heart is for justice and how healthy families lead to healthy societies. 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog
Aug 12, 2020 • 58min
Intentional Fatherhood (Interview with Scott Harrison of Charity Water)
Today we have Scott Harrison on the show. He is the founder and CEO of Charity Water which is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Scott is very intentional in everything he does especially being a father. He has an incredible story and he is an incredible human. We cover his life, the origin story of charity water and how he had such a faithful and incredible father himself. We cover the hard path Scott followed and the story of Gods redemption of a fascinating prodigal son story which has resulted in some world changing endeavors. We know you will be encouraged and blessed by this conversation. 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: http://intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/giveBlog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Scott’s Book: https://www.charitywater.org/thirstCharity Water: https://www.charitywater.org
