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The Intentional Family

Rachel & Mike Schmitz

The Intentional Family is a podcast about purposefully building a great home life, one day at a time.

kids & family

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Episode 47: 2022 Words for the Year

The Intentional Family ·

2022/01/10

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 WordsIntentional Family #21: 2021 Words for the YearFocused podcastTheme System JournalThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeBookworm #136: Thinking in SystemsAtomic Habits by James ClearLiminal Thinking by Dave Gray

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00:36:28

Episode 46: Top Books We Read (& Lessons We Learned)...

The Intentional Family ·

2021/12/27

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 AdlerBookworm podcastSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonTeaching From Rest by Sarah MackenzieThe Great Mental Models, Volume 1 by Shane Parrish & Rhiannon BeaubienThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayMama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerFaith-Based Productivity

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00:22:53

Episode 45: Crafting Your Home

The Intentional Family ·

2021/12/14

Rachel shares ideas and examples for creating a home environment that is authentic, peaceful, and purposeful.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2The Giving MangerLego Star Wars Advent CalendarJasper Board Game TablePolice Lights of Christmas

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00:33:59

Episode 44: Line Upon Line

The Intentional Family ·

2021/11/30

Rachel & Mike talk about developing character, changing defaults, and staying patient and positive while training your kids.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsAtomic Habits by James ClearDaily Questions in Obsidian | The Sweet SetupTriggers by Marshall GoldsmithSoundtracks by Jon AcuffDuolingoIntentional Family #12: Growth MindsetSelf Control - It’s Kingship & Majesty by William James Jordan

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00:38:28

Episode 43: Mentors

The Intentional Family ·

2021/11/16

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 2The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim RohnMoney: Master the Game by Tony RobbinsFocused podcastThe Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsThe Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellDave RamseyThe Intentional Family #12: MindsetThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealePrayer: The Mightiest Force in

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00:35:58

Episode 42: Boundaries, Part 2

The Intentional Family ·

2021/11/01

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

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00:26:02

Episode 41: Borrowed Future

The Intentional Family ·

2021/10/18

Oct 18The 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 FutureThe Student Borrower Protection CenterStudent Loan Debt Statistics | ForbesDave Ramsey’s Scholarship Search Tool (not active, relaunching soon)Debt Free Degree by Anthony ONealSolving a GENIUS LEGO Puzzle Box!! Level 9Building the World's Hardest LEGO Puzzle Box! (32 steps)Toby’s Lego store isn’t quite ready, we’ll mention

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00:34:30

Episode 40: Take the Lid Off

The Intentional Family ·

2021/10/05

Rachel & Mike talk about thinking bigger, faith vs. fear, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.Intentional Family #35: Silencio, Bruno!LucaAlberto Funko Pop!Intentional Family #39: Landmarks & LandminesCourage is Calling by Ryan HolidayFlow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiBookwormPiercing the Darkness by Frank PerettiIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Eat That Frog! by Brian TracyFocused #135: Don’t Eat the Frog, with Jesse J

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00:35:22

Episode 39: Landmarks & Landmines

The Intentional Family ·

2021/09/21

Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of boundaries in keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out.Episode 38: The Grass is GreenerBoundaries by Henry CloudThe Boss Baby: Family BusinessThe Little FarmerRio 2The Great Mental Models, Volume 1Thou Shalt Hustle

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00:34:14

Episode 38: The Grass is Greener

The Intentional Family ·

2021/09/07

Comparison is deadly. It can quickly lead to a loss of identity, cause us to misjudge others, and creates a lack of desire to humbly seek out answers from trustworthy people in our lives. In this episode, Rachel shares some pointers from a recent experience to help you avoid it at all costs.

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00:38:04

Episode 37: Purposeful Training

The Intentional Family ·

2021/08/24

Rachel & Mike talk about discipleship, purposeful training, and raising lifelong learners.Christian Men’s NetworkHCWO Commissioning ServiceIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2

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00:41:08

Episode 36: Permanently Curious

The Intentional Family ·

2021/08/10

Rachel & Mike discuss cultivating curiosity, solving your own problems, and doing hard things.The $100 MBAGrit by Angela DuckworthDuolingoMindset by Carol DweckA Guide to Sketchnoting on iPadThe Sketchnote Handbook by Mike RohdeThe Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayAffinity DesignerAffinity Designer Workbook

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00:32:29

Episode 35: Silencio, Bruno!

The Intentional Family ·

2021/07/26

Rachel & Mike discuss limiting beliefs and share some ways to silence the negative voices in your head.LucaIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Mindset by Carol DweckIntentional Family #12: Growth MindsetLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayThe Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayStillness is the Key by Ryan HolidaySteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonMan's Search for Meaning by Victor FranklUnique Ability 2.0

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00:37:59

Episode 34: The Pursuit of Peace

The Intentional Family ·

2021/07/13

Rachel & Mike share a recent revelation about creating peace in their home and some of changes they've made to help them live in alignment.Intentional Family #33: MarriageDiscipline Equals Freedom by Jocko WillinkProcrastinate on Purpose by Rory VadenBookworm #123: Procrastinate on PurposeExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif BabinThe True Vine by Andrew MurrayTeaching From Rest by Sarah MackenzieXXL Hammock Chair

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00:39:37

Episode 33: Marriage

The Intentional Family ·

2021/06/29

Rachel & Mike celebrate an anniversary and consider the topic of marriage. In this episode, they talk about commitment, stewardship, priorities, and being willing to ask for help.Intentional Family #32: What is Essential?Leaders Eat Last by Simon SinekIntentional Family #6: Family Meetingsseanwes #322: The Communication EpisodeFinancial Peace University (Ramsey+)Gary KeesseeThe Richest Man in Babylon by George ClasonToastmasters

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00:31:45

Episode 32: What is Essential?

The Intentional Family ·

2021/06/14

Rachel & Mike talk about prioritizing things that are life-giving, avoiding FOMO, and the importance of building relationships.Essentialism by Greg McKeownLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekThe Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

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00:33:53

Episode 31: Micro Adjustments

The Intentional Family ·

2021/05/31

Rachel & Mike share some of their favorite intentional "micro adjustments" to make things at home a little more simple and a little more peaceful.Focused podcastToastmastersIntentional Family #16: Top 10 Intentionality Tips for ParentsIntentional Family #30: Reading RevivalFearless Parenting by Sarah BlountBringing Up Boys by Dr. James DobsonBringing Up Girls by Dr. James DobsonThe Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James DobsonWhat is a Man of God? by Dr. Mart T. BarclayDiscipleship on the Go

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00:37:33

Episode 30: Reading Revival

The Intentional Family ·

2021/05/17

Readers are leaders. In this episode, Rachel & Mike talk about some of the biggest lessons they've learned on their own reading journeys and share some of their favorite books.The Boxcar ChildrenHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsFocused #124: Reading & LearningBookworm podcastHow (and Why) I Take Notes on Books That I ReadThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggAtomic Habits by James ClearTiny Habits by BJ FoggSteal Like an Artist by Austin Kleonjoebuhlig.comHow to Read a Book by

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00:40:51

Episode 29: Board Games

The Intentional Family ·

2021/05/03

Rachel & Mike talk about the many benefits of playing board games as a family and share some of their favorites.Rory’s Story Cubes (Complete Set)Castles of Mad King LudwigCodenamesCarcassonne | Princess & The Dragon | Big BoxMonopoly DealSpaceteamRavineKing of Tokyo | Dark EditionBoardGameGeekPoetry for NeanderthalsExploding KittensTaco Cat Goat Cheese PizzaSushi Go Party!LabyrinthControlClue Master DetectiveCatanMy First CarcassonneRhino Hero

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00:33:48

Episode 28: Punching Fear in the Face

The Intentional Family ·

2021/04/19

Rachel & Mike talk about the difference between fear the verb and the fear the noun, explain how it fuels the fight vs. flight response in our brains, and share personal stories about overcoming it.Start by Jon AcuffThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanThe Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf DobelliWork the System

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