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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 146: Intentional Travel

The Intentional Family ·

2025/10/29

Mike and Rachel share the intentionality behind their recent family trip and details on how they made it happen.Ark EncounterCreation MuseumNational Homeschool Soccer ChampionshipChattanooga Pinball MuseumVelo Coffee RoastersThe Fellowship of the Ring read by Andy Serkis

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00:24:50

Episode 145: When I Grow Up

The Intentional Family ·

2025/10/14

Rachel reflects on her own career journey and shares her experience of walking her oldest son through navigating potential career paths. Bookworm podcastFocused podcast

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00:24:!6

Episode 144: What a Novel Idea

The Intentional Family ·

2025/09/30

Rachelprovides an insightful look into the many rewards that come from immersing oneself in a good story.This Present Darkness by Frank PerettiJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëJane Austen BooksA Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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00:22:10

Episode 143: Trust the Process

The Intentional Family ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, Rachel encourages listeners to reflect on the moments in their lives that made an impact as a way to be encouraged to keep going and keep growing.What is the Trivium and How Does it Apply to Homeschooling?

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00:26:55

Episode 142: Overwhelm Audit

The Intentional Family ·

2025/09/02

In this episode, Rachel provides encouragement to live purposefully in the midst of feeling overwhelmed and when family members are resistant to change.The Gift of Failure by Jessica LaheyUgmonk Analog

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00:25:55

Episode 141: Creating Family Unity

The Intentional Family ·

2025/08/19

Rachel shares how to create unity in your family through routines, discipleship, schedules, and serving alongside one another.Discipleship On the Go

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00:29:49

140: Navigating Family Challenges

The Intentional Family ·

2025/08/06

Mike and Rachel share how to navigate family challenges that try to sabotage intentional living.

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00:26:53

Episode 139: What is an Intentional Family?

The Intentional Family ·

2025/07/23

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 ExpoThe LibraryEpisode #4: Family Core ValuesEpisode #82: Date NightPersonal Retreat EpisodeFocused PodcastBookworm Podcast

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00:17:13

Episode 138: The Power of Life

The Intentional Family ·

2025/07/08

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

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00:22:46

Episode 137: Keep it Simple

The Intentional Family ·

2025/06/25

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

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00:34:42

Episode 136: Routines, Rhythms, & Variables

The Intentional Family ·

2025/06/11

Mike and Rachel unpack family routines, rhythms, and the roadblocks that consistently get in the way.Intentional Family RecordingA Simple System to Help You Focus on What Really MattersSkylight CalendarDaily Rituals by Mason CurreyThe Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser

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00:36:00

Episode 135: LifeTheme Live Event Retrospective

The Intentional Family ·

2025/05/27

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

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00:21:12

Episode 134: A Pep Talk for the Moms

The Intentional Family ·

2025/05/13

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

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00:24:23

Episode 133: Forgiveness

The Intentional Family ·

2025/04/29

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 IlibagizaThe Bait of Satan by John Bevere

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00:33:34

Episode 132: Communication, Part 2

The Intentional Family ·

2025/04/15

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 Love5 Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomPersonal Socrates by Marc ChampagneSkylight Family Calendar

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00:32:41

Episode 131: Communicate with Love

The Intentional Family ·

2025/04/02

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.

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00:28:16

Episode 130: Joy & Strength, with Shirley Urban

The Intentional Family ·

2025/03/18

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!

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00:24:05

Episode 129: Digital Detoxing

The Intentional Family ·

2025/03/04

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 DefrankTime Timer

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00:27:05

Episode 128: Fret Not

The Intentional Family ·

2025/02/18

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

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00:27:14

Episode 127: Rest & Relaxation

The Intentional Family ·

2025/02/04

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

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