
Hosted by Rachel & Mike Schmitz · EN
The Intentional Family is a podcast about purposefully building a great home life, one day at a time.

AI is here to stay. In this episode, Mike and Rachel explain how to approach AI with your children and practical steps to take in training them to use it appropriately.Co-Intelligence by Ethan MollickCraft + Commerce conferenceChatGPT’s Impact on Our BrainsMike’s Book Notes PageMike Schmitz ReadsMike’s Book Notes Workflow VideoBookworm podcastCreate Your Ideal Week TemplateAI with Allie

The internet is full of information but empty of wisdom — and Titus 2 has a 2,000-year-old solution to that problem.

Your family doesn't want variety — they want to know Tuesday means tacos. In this episode, Rachel shares a simple system that makes meal planning effortless.Classical ConversationsIntentional Family Feedback Form

What if your most chaotic parenting days aren't derailing your future, but actually fulfilling it? In this episode, Rachel shares how to find purpose in the midst of dirty dishes and bedtime battles.Feedback form

In this episode, Rachel shares the books that made the cross-country family road trip a delight.Intentional Family Feedback FormLittle House SeriesThe Unexpected Journals of Emma M. LionThe Fellowship of the RingThe Two TowersThe Return of the KingAnne of Green GablesElephant and Piggie

Rachel shares how to model faith, establish screen boundaries, and cultivate gratitude in ways that actually stick as children learn more from watching our daily habits than listening to our parenting lectures.

Rachel shares the simple, sanity-saving routines that help her family trade daily chaos for calm — because peace doesn’t just happen, it’s built (usually the night before).Atomic Habits by James ClearSkylight Family CalendarClassical Conversations

Rachel invites listeners to slow down and live courageously today.Everyday Courage by John BevereWebster’s Dictionary 1828William Wilberforce

Rachel shares her perspective on intentional hat wearing to help avoid being unfocused, frantic, and stuck.Alice in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollClassical ConversationsCaps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

Rachel & Mike share the inspiration behind their 2026 words for the year.Intentional Family #150: Christmas Book FloodReady Player One by Ernest ClineRed Rising by Pierce BrownGhost Town Living by Brent UnderwoodWar and Peace by Leo TolstoyPersonal Retreat PlannerMike’s Personal Retreat VideoNeuYear Focused CalendarClassical ConversationsMike’s website