Rachel shares the importance of choosing what is most important in the moment through a story of two sisters.

Rachel & Mike revisit the routines that help them live out their values and build their ideal future.

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.

Rachel shares a simple 3-step framework for helping you know your yes and makes it easier to say no.

Rachel & Mike discuss the power of community and share examples of how they've personally benefitted from being involved.

Rachel shares about different domains of intelligence and shares tips for working successfully with each to set your kids up for success.

Rachel shares about the importance of stewardship and the long-term benefits of putting in the extra work when intentionally training your children.

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.

Rachel shares some recent revelations about unmet expectations from Brené Brown's book, The Atlas of the Heart.

Rachel & Mike talk about making the most of your moments by fighting the urge to capture them all the time.

Rachel & Mike discuss dealing with change, the importance of learning, and the value of mistakes.

Rachel expounds on one of her yearly themes and shares some keys to beating overwhelm and staying in a state of continual rest.

Rachel & Mike share their words for the year, and talk about why broad themes are more likely to create positive changes than specific goals.

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.

In this episode, Rachel shares ideas and examples for creating a home environment that is authentic, peaceful, and purposeful.

Rachel & Mike talk about developing character, changing defaults, and staying patient and positive while training your kids.

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.

Rachel & Mike revisit the topic of boundaries and talk about how to apply them with friends, family, and children.

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.