The Intentional Parents Podcast

Today we have Dr. Mark Strong on the show. Dr. Mark Strong has served as the Lead Pastor of Life Change Church since 1988. A dynamic and diverse church located in the heart of the city of Portland, Oregon. He is a gifted communicator who has preached and taught the Bible throughout the United States and the world.  His passion is to build the church, and help people find freedom and grow in their relationship with Christ. He is the author of Church for the Fatherless, The Divine Merger, and the Forgiveness Factor with Bruce Wilkinson. In the current climate we find ourselves in Mark gives remarkable insight to the “Third Option” in regards to the systemic racism that exists in America today and how as families we can understand, talk about, and teach others what Jesus’ way is and what it looks like. 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 Life Change Church: https://www.lifechangechurch.org

In this episode we interviewed Tammy Comer and heard her story of chronic health problems and what it looks like to come to a place of acceptance and true joy. We talk about being honest with yourself, with God and with others and the intimacy that comes when we let go of what we thought our lives would be and accept what is. Man’s Search for Meaning:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807014273/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HFT1EbN2TTWPE 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

In this episode, Diane and Elizabeth talk honestly about learning to grieve the hard things in life and about who God says He is in the midst of it. Whether it’s a major sickness or loss, a difficult relationship or the challenging season of Covid-19, we all have something to grieve and learning to do that honestly before God can become a beautiful and powerful gift. Episode on Suffering:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000475169492 Birdie’s Story:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000450191917 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

Diane Comer shares her story of going deaf and her journey of anger, acceptance, a transformed faith and learning to listed to God in the silence. She talks about how important it is to teach our children a theology of suffering and who God is in the midst of hard things. Books mentioned: He Speaks in the Silence: Finding Intimacy with God by Learning to Listen https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310341795/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R8eXEbAAX9DR3 Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Lovedwww.amazon.com/dp/0399592083/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s9eXEbZ4XC7AC 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

Today we invited a very special person on to the podcast. Michelle Colquhoun is Birdie James, Brook and Elizabeth’s daughter’s, Occupational Therapist. We have found so many helpful and insightful tools in raising kids with special and unique needs through Michelle. She has been an OT for many years and lives in Bend OR with her husband and two children. If you are struggling to find hope and practical help in raising your “fearfully and wonderfully” made child then tune in. 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

Today we have some sweet friends on the podcast Dino and Ashley Petrone. You may know Ashley from her really fun and inspiring, design forward instagram page (@arrowsandbow) or Dino’s incredible cooking and health skills…Wherever you know them from, they are so spirit-filled, intentional, and purposeful with how they live their life! We cover creative ideas for your marriage, and parenting. We talk through practical marriage tools and how to have fun in your marriage no matter what stage you find yourselves in. Lastly we share some helpful advice on how to thrive as a family during the shelter in place order. 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

Are you confused? Are you overwhelmed? Are you stressed? Well, your not alone! Today we share 5 ways to flourish while homeschooling during Covid - 19. We cover some of the essentials ways to flourish as a family when we are all together all the time. How to thrive during this time not just survive? We give practical examples, stories, and scripture to help along the way. 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

Today we review an important  tool of discipline called “The Box”. This is hands down one of the most helpful tools in creating a safe place for your child to grow,  thrive and become who God intended them to be. In this episode we talk through and get a quick refresher on all sides of “The Box” being Jesus, Order, Discipline, and Affirmation.  We talk through what it looks like practically to make Jesus the center of your life, home, and parenting. We want to paint a compelling picture of who Jesus is to our children. Lots of practical ideas to implement in this episode as well as deep insight on how to instill a heart for Jesus in your child at any age. Hope 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

As we find ourselves at home more then ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a moment to pause and talk about building the Kingdom at home. We walk through what that looks like, how you do that, and why that is important especially during this time we fin ourselves in. We talk through creating a safe, fun, and memorable environment during times of crises. 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

If you are feeling like your marriage and leadership need some encouraging, hope, and help then you will love today!We had the honor of sitting down with Pete Scazzero of Emotionally Healthy Leadership and we talked through all things marriage and family. We cover “fighting clean” having respectful honesty versus nasty honesty, and about what to do if you are a physical adult but  an emotional infant. We discuss the fact that the biggest gift you can give your children is a Godly version of yourself and that your inner life is the most important parenting issue…its you and your marriage and the system of your marriage that your kids are going to absorb. This week is packed with take away’s so get your note app ready and 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 Pete Scazzero’s Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Leader-Transforming-Transform/dp/0310494575/ref=sr_1_2?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Church-Updated-Expanded/dp/0310520754/ref=sr_1_7?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-7 https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/B011LULWWM/ref=sr_1_10?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-10 The Emotionally Heathly Woman (Geri Scazzero)https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Woman-Things-Change/dp/0310342309/ref=sr_1_5?crid=A83PUZCRDTRE&dchild=1&keywords=pete+scazzero&qid=1585080789&sprefix=Pete+sc%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-5 Pete’s Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-emotionally-healthy-leader-podcast/id1064966935