The Intentional Parents Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Testing boundaries, catastrophic fear, and homeschooling Aug 16, 2023

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The whole crew is here today to answer more of your thoughtful questions. We cover topics like what to do when your kids test the boundaries with grandparents or other caregivers. We tease out some tricky elements like the parent's role and the grandparent's role in these situations. We also answer the question, how do we deal with catastrophic fears in parenting? We dive into the root of fears and turn to the Bible for wisdom about what God says about anxiety and our troubles. We differentiate concerns from true evil and learn how to listen and support a friend when fears arise. The last topic we cover today is homeschooling. We talk about the good and the complex parts of homeschooling, practical ways to homeschool multiple kids at once, and how setting your expectations can make or break your school year. We hope this episode brings hope and practical help to you and your family. Enjoy!

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Chronic illness, helping your kids through trauma, and special needs Aug 09, 2023

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In today's show, Brook and Elizabeth, desire to bring you hope in the painful parts of your story. They answer your questions about kids with special needs, chronic illness, when to start testing your kids for a diagnosis, and how to help them walk through trauma. Because Brook and Elizabeth are so familiar with the pain and trauma in their own family, they want to speak to those of you who are also suffering. They share personal examples and lessons of what they have learned along their journey, from grief and disappointment to planning for the hard days. We hope today's show encourages you and gives you some tools as you walk this tough road so that you and your family can walk even closer with Jesus and one another.

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Birdie’s story

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Miscarriage, loss, and the aftermath (Interview with Ryan and Annie Miller) Aug 02, 2023

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In today's show, we have the privilege of talking to a beautiful couple, our friends Ryan and Annie Miller, about a challenging and sensitive subject. Ryan and Annie started a non-profit called Share the Struggle. Share The Struggle is a non-profit organization that seeks to showcase God's redemptive power through media. This ministry began out of a profoundly sorrowful experience of the miscarriage of their first baby. As they walked through this trauma, it became clear that so many couples were silently grieving this same loss. They found that this trauma was not being talked about nearly enough, even though 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, leaving many couples suffering alone, especially women. Today's conversation is raw and super helpful if you have experienced a miscarriage or if you know someone who has. We go into practical help, like, things you do not want to say to someone going through a miscarriage as well as what words and actions are beneficial. We are so grateful for our friends and their ministry and all the tools they provide. We know this subject is deeply felt by many, and we hope this conversation brings help and healing. Enjoy!

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Depression, anxiety, praying over our children, and the transition from kids to teens (Q+R) Jul 26, 2023

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In today's show, we respond to some of your great questions. We cover praying over your children, what it looks like, and what it doesn't look like. We discuss how easy it can be to use prayer to manipulate our children into the version we hope to see more of in them. We dive into some helpful and practical tips on praying over our children that you can start doing today! The second question we respond to is connected to the first because so much of parenting comes down to the connection between God and our children, the relationship between parents and their children, and sibling to sibling, to name a few. We talk about practicing truth and love with our kids to build trust and respect in our connection with them. We explore the difference between discipline and punishment and why being willing to be the bad guy sometimes as a parent is essential. Also, some funny stories in today's show illustrate our responses to these excellent questions. We hope you laugh and learn and find room for grace as you practice these tips in your families. Enjoy!

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Books Mentioned:

Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the power of connection by Will Hutcherson and Chinwé Williams, PH. D

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Intentional Grand-parenting and what adult children are needing from their parents Jul 19, 2023

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In a culture that puts a high value on retirement as the ultimate destination, this insightful conversation invites you to a different perspective on Grandparenthood. We talk about a mindset shift from grandparenting being a burden to a mindset of a joyful responsibility.

Phil and Diane share their insights on what they have learned through their 17 years of experience while Brook and Elizabeth talk about what adult children are needing from their parents as they raise the next generation. We explore 6 practical ways of what it looks like to be an intentional, Godly grandparent. Enjoy!

The 6 ways are:

1. Humbly

2. Helpful

3. Respectful

4. Prayerful

5. Careful

6. Hopeful

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Fatherlessness (Interview with Josh White) Jun 30, 2023

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On today's show, Brook interviews Lead Pastor, Songwriter, and author Josh White. Josh White lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two kids and leads a beautiful church called Door of Hope; he has been in the music industry from a young age and has just released his first book, Stumbling Toward Eternity (see the link below).

In this conversation, Brook and Josh explore Josh's childhood wounds, from bullying to becoming a parent as a child to his younger brother. This interview is full of depth and profound one-liners. Josh has a story of how God captivated his heart and shifted his life and his family's life in a way that shows the power of God on display from one generation to the next. Josh explores how he learned to be a Dad when he didn't have a healthy father relationship to base his parenting on. He also shares a moving story about how God softened his heart toward his Dad and how God revealed what honoring his father meant in his specific situation. You won't want to miss this episode's fun and touching ending. We hope you enjoy this show today!

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Josh White’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Toward-Eternity-Finding-Ourselves/dp/0593193938

Emotional neglect, being reparented and how to get what we need most Jun 21, 2023

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Today we cover the critical topic of not getting what we need as we are growing up. We cover emotional neglect, trauma, and how we recover. We talk through what happens when others accept us. Acceptance of who you are, acceptance of your idiosyncrasies, your bents, your personality. Then we cover focused attention and the idea that maybe you never received the needed attention, but God is waiting and can’t wait to give you all of his. We also cover how God gives us direction and especially moral guidance as we slow down long enough to listen, and lastly, we discuss how God truly protects us. Enjoy!

The four ways are:

1. Acceptance

2. Focused attention

3. Guidance

4. Protection

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Measuring up, our mental committee, I should’s, the impossible mother, and shepherding our homes Jun 14, 2023

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Today's show talks about five ways moms are called to be shepherds in their homes. We define what a Shepherd is and what it looks like for moms of all ages. Our conversation circles around some vital elements like mom guilt, God's sovereignty, guarding what God has entrusted to you, pursuing wholeness, and continuing to grow in each stage of motherhood. As moms, it is easy to feel like we have to do this all perfectly, and if we don't, we are messing up our children. Still, we invite you into this conversation today to pause and consider a different perspective of walking toward transformation instead of perfection. It's a journey of holding your kid's hands as you walk closer to your Father in heaven and bringing your children along the walk. The five steps we discuss today are trusting in the sovereign God, Heeding the shepherd's call, Embracing obscurity, pursuing an integral life, and cultivating leadership competency. We hope you enjoy this episode today!

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Regrets, Big Emotions, and Knowing Yourself so You Can Control Yourself Jun 07, 2023

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Today we respond to one of your questions that we think deserved some thoughtful conversation. The question was asked, "If you could do one thing differently, what would it be?" In our response to this great question, we explore a variety of insights and wisdom that God has taught us through the years. Some topics we discuss are shame versus regret, understanding the need behind our kid's emotions, how God deals with our emotions, our need for control, limitations that are gifts, the secret to having a healthy relationship with your adult children, and so much more. We hope this show blesses you today! Enjoy!

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Website: intentionalparents.org

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GET: The Intentional Film Series

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The Intentional Motherhood Retreat

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Interview with Pete Scazzero

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Parenting Children with Disabilities, God's Grace for Today and the Gift of the Un-know (Interview with Laura Wifler) May 17, 2023

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We have the executive director for the non-profit Risen Motherhood and talented Author Laura Wifler, on today's show. This interview is a sweet and transparent conversation about children with disabilities. Laura shares stories from her own life about how God has used motherhood, in particular mothering a child with disabilities, to transform her, as well as her family and her ministry. She has a beautiful purpose to help create conversations, normalize disabilities, and train others to interact with people of all ages with disabilities. We hear how Laura educates her kids through great family phrases and helpful heart-to-heart conversations. Laura gives us some wise advice in handling the complexities of being in a family with disabilities, and she speaks to the grace God gives us each day. We also explore the healthy practice of holding grief, sorrow, hope, and joy. We hope today's show is an encouragement to families that have members with disabilities and to help serve as an education to those who don't. Enjoy!

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Website: intentionalparents.org

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Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog

GET: The Intentional Film Series

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