The Intentional Family

Rachel interviews Joe & Becky Buhlig about their Sunday rituals, their motivation for homeschooling, and the story behind Acorn Ridge. Bookworm Joe’s website How Joe Buhlig’s Shabbat Helps Him Stay Intentional Acorn Ridge

Rachel shares a valuable strategy for evaluating a school, program, or curriculum to help decide what is best for the long-term interest of your child. The Intentional Family #62: Birthdays Classical Conversations catalog Catachesis wheel Example map

Rachel explains the history and evolution of birthdays along with examples of celebrating in a way that makes the recipient feel valued and loved.

Rachel and Mike discuss the destructive power of the little foxes in our lives, how to spot them, and what to do to guard against them. The Social Dilemma Atomic Habits by James Clear Bookworm The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky

Rachel shares the importance of choosing what is most important in the moment through a story of two sisters. The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Kenneth Wuest translation

Rachel & Mike revisit the routines that help them live out their values and build their ideal future. The Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values The Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2 Personal Retreat Handbook Control Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Bookworm #147: Hero on a Mission The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Indistractable by Nir Eyal

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 Bailey What is a Man of God? by Dr. Mark T. Barclay Focused #116: The Big Reset The 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 video Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2 Mike’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 Values Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2 Personal 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 30 The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Meal Train Classical Conversations How to Start Your Own Mastermind Group Get Together by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh & Kai Elmer Sotto Bookworm 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 Koch Affinity Designer Affinity Designer Workbook Amplified Bible The Action Bible Jesus Storybook Bible Classical Conversations Christian Heroes Gift Set Boxcar Children

Rachel shares about the importance of stewardship and the long-term benefits of putting in the extra work when intentionally training your children. Pie Chart Financial Peace Junior Age-appropriate chore charts

Rachel & Mike dive deeper on the topic of rest. They talk about the importance of trust, choosing joy in the journey, and releasing the burdens you were never meant to carry. The Intentional Family #51: Places We Go When Things Don’t Go As Planned Personal Retreat Handbook Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis Bookworm podcast

Rachel shares some recent revelations about unmet expectations from Brené Brown's book, The Atlas of the Heart. The Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Rachel & Mike talk about making the most of your moments by fighting the urge to capture them all the time. Bookworm podcast Focused podcast The Light Phone Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman | Amazon Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks The Social Dilemma Lifeonaire by Steve Cook | Audible

Rachel & Mike discuss dealing with change, the importance of learning, and the value of mistakes. The Legend of Theseus’ Ship Building an Antilibrary | Ness Labs 20 Podcasts That Made Me a Millionaire | Ali Abdaal Bookworm Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Movie Version) The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Focused #142: Sparky Gets Focused

Rachel expounds on one of her yearly themes and shares some keys to beating overwhelm and staying in a state of continual rest. The Intentional Family #34: The Pursuit of Peace The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale The Intentional Family #47: 2022 Words for the Year Mike’s Timeblocking Course Work the System by Sam Carpenter The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel

Rachel & Mike share their words for the year, and talk about why broad themes are more likely to create positive changes than specific goals. Intentional Family #15: The Power of Your Words Intentional Family #21: 2021 Words for the Year Focused podcast Theme System Journal The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Bookworm #136: Thinking in Systems Atomic Habits by James Clear Li...

As Rachel & Mike reflect on the last year, they share some of the biggest lessons they've learned and discuss the books that they came from. How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Bookworm podcast Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Teaching From Rest by Sarah Mackenzie The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 by Shane Parrish & Rhiannon Beaubien The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Pe...

Rachel shares ideas and examples for creating a home environment that is authentic, peaceful, and purposeful. Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2 The Giving Manger Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar Jasper Board Game Table Police Lights of Christmas

Rachel & Mike talk about developing character, changing defaults, and staying patient and positive while training your kids. Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values Intentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2 Intentional Family #31: Micro Adjustments Atomic Habits by James Clear Daily Questions in Obsidian | The Sweet Setup Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith Soundtracks by Jon Acuff Duolin...

Rachel & Mike talk about the value of mentors, what to look for when choosing one, and why not having all the answers can actually be a good thing. The Intentional Family #42: Boundaries, Part 2 The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins Focused podcast The Intentional Family #31: Micro Adjustments The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Dave Ramsey The Inte...

Rachel & Mike revisit the topic of boundaries and talk about how to apply them with friends, family, and children. Intentional Family #39: Landmarks and Landmines Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend Bookworm #53: Boundaries The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn

Oct 18 The Schmitz family watches Dave Ramsey's new documentary on student debt, and soon-to-be-college-age Toby joins Rachel to discuss his perspective on the film. Borrowed Future The Student Borrower Protection Center Student Loan Debt Statistics | Forbes Dave Ramsey’s Scholarship Search Tool (not active, relaunching soon) Debt Free Degree by Anthony ONeal Solving a GENIUS LEGO Puzzle Box!! Lev...

Rachel & Mike talk about thinking bigger, faith vs. fear, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. Intentional Family #35: Silencio, Bruno! Luca Alberto Funko Pop! Intentional Family #39: Landmarks & Landmines Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Bookworm Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peretti Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values Intentional Family #5:...