Rachel & Mike talk about the opportunity 2020 has given us to reconsider our commitments. They talk about making adjustments to the systems in our lives, figuring out new ways to do things, and changing defaults as we define what we want our “new normal” to look like going into 2021.

Rachel & Mike are joined by a few special guests to talk some of their favorite Christmas memories, and share some tips for making this holiday season one your family will never forget.

Rachel & Mike share from a recent revelation of greenhouses and the similarities in cultivating a healthy family. They talk about the 3 essential things you need for growth, the importance of "pulling the weeds," and tips for controlling your environment while still making a positive impact in the lives of the people around you.

Rachel & Mike discuss motivation. They talk about how to motivate others, the difference between motivation and willpower, and share what they've learned from a recent motivation breakthrough.

Rachel & Mike share their 10 favorite tips for creating intentionality in your own family.

In this episode, Rachel & Mike talk about how the words you speak are used to frame your world. They examine why death and life are in the power of the tongue, and share some personal examples of how they changed their identities based on their confession.

Rachel & Mike share a recent breakthrough to a rough start to the school year. They talk about the importance of feedback, the power of small adjustments, and what it really means to have peace in your home.

Rachel & Mike continue their conversation about developing a growth mindset by considering the topic of deliberate practice. They talk about the importance of deliberate practice, getting outside your comfort zone, understanding other perspectives, and why they choose as a family to do hard things.

Rachel & Mike take a look at growth mindset. They define what it is, consider why it's important, and share how you can develop a growth mindset in yourself and your kids.

Rachel and Mike share details on two of their most important family systems: Pie Charts & Star Rewards. They share how these systems help automate desired behaviors, why it's critical that you model the behavior you want to see, and the importance of winning or losing as team.

Rachel & Mike look at why conversation is so important, why technology can actually work against us when trying to communicate effectively, and share strategies for cultivating meaningful conversation with the important people in your life.

Rachel & Mike talk about their approach to managing screen time and the systems they've established to encourage intentional technology use.

Rachel & Mike walk you through the details of a Personal Retreat. They explain how it works, why it’s so important, how to do a personal retreat effectively, and what you can expect from the process.

Rachel & Mike share about developing a growth mindset, the real meaning of passion, and the importance of working harder on yourself than you do on your job.

Rachel & Mike share the details of their their weekly family meeting process.

We dive deeper into the topic of family core values. Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of intentional habits, share the specifics of their family routines, and talk about how those routines have changed over the years in support of their core values.

Rachel and Mike share their family core values, explain how & why you should have your own, and talk about the importance of a plan & the power of alignment for your family.

Rachel & Mike talk about setting up your “schoolroom,” organizing your day, the power of routine, and share several resources for making learning fun.

Advice on how to successfully school from home for those who never wanted to homeschool.

Welcome to The Intentional Family! Meet your hosts as they share their story and embark on their journey to help families live with purpose and build a great life at home.