The Intentional Family

In this episode, Rachel shares her heart behind the podcast, why it means so much to her, and how Mike's recent conference talk on AI helped save it. Macstock Conference and Expo The Library Episode #4: Family Core Values Episode #82: Date Night Personal Retreat Episode Focused Podcast Bookworm Podcast

Rachel shares details of the incredible journey of their son, Jonathan, and his miraculous healing. Original article

Rachel discusses the principle of Occam's razor, inspiring us to simplify our lives. Skylight Calendar

Mike and Rachel unpack family routines, rhythms, and the roadblocks that consistently get in the way. Intentional Family Recording A Simple System to Help You Focus on What Really Matters Skylight Calendar Daily Rituals by Mason Currey The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser

Rachel & Mike recap their first LifeTheme Live event by sharing takeaways and lessons learned. Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne The Library LifeTheme Hybrid Cohort

Rachel shares encouragement with all moms out there to remember your unique calling and strength.

Learn the life-saving power of forgiveness as Rachel shares stories from the amazing life of a Rwandan Holocaust survivor. Left to Tell by Immaculée Ilibagiza The Bait of Satan by John Bevere

Mike and Rachel continue the conversation on communication, addressing the single greatest obstacle to effective communication: the illusion that it has actually happened. The Intentional Family #131: Communicate With Love 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne Skylight Family Calendar

Even when you’re mad, communicating with love will keep a relationship intact while still addressing issues that inevitably arise. In this episode, Mike and Rachel share how to keep the lines of communication open with love even in the midst of conflict.

Finding joy in the midst of hardship, grief, and single parenting are a few topics in this powerful interview with Rachel’s Mom. Editor’s Note: The audio quality of this episode is not the best. But we believe the content is worth releasing even if it doesn’t quite meet our usual quality standards. Our apologies!

Tech monsters and screen zombies don’t have to take over your family life. In this episode, Rachel shares about a powerful tool known as a digital detox. Digital Detox by Molly Defrank Time Timer

Rachel explains the difference between fear and anxiety, along with what you can do to escape being stuck in these emotions. Understanding Fear, Anxiety, and Phobias

Rachel talks about the necessity of rest and shares practical tips to help you relax. The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals The People Who Barely Sleep | BBC

Rachel interviews Mike about his approach to managing information, his signature product, and lessons learned from the recent LifeHQ launch. LifeHQ Practical PKM Cohort Scholarship Link

Rachel shares personal insights from recent experience about how to deal with disappointment and failure in a positive way.

Mike and Rachel share the inspiration behind selecting words for the year and share theirs for 2025. Focused #218: Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen Hackett LifeHQ NeuYear Focused Calendar Coretex #162: 2025 Yearly Themes

Rachel interviews five young guests about their favorite holiday memories and traditions.

In this episode, Rachel shares how creating a love for lifelong learning can (and should) be cultivated. Bookworm Affinity Designer 30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl Pillemer Classical Conversations

Rachel shares how to curate responsibilities through 5 practical steps to help create margin and intentionality. The LifeTheme cohort The Intentional Family #117: Death by Extracurriculars Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton

In this episode, Rachel shares practical examples and powerful principles on the importance of stewardship.

In this episode, Rachel provides encouragement to overworked, overwhelmed, under-compensated parents.

Rachel offers encouragement for how we can invest in our children’s future by noticing and fostering the things that spark delight. The Young Writer Read Aloud Revival Classical Conversations Books Institute for Excellence in Writing The Lost Tools of Writing The Christian Imagination by Leland Ryken Wordsmithy by Douglas Wilson

Rachel shares about the benefits and potential pitfalls of extracurricular activities and how to curate what’s best for your children.

Rachel & Mike discuss the components of a great marriage, with all of the highs and lows.

Rachel shares time management wisdom from lessons learned after experimenting with many different ideas, systems, and tools. Mike’s newsletter on procrastination Analog by Ugmonk M.C. Squares Wet erase markers