Podcast
The Intentional Family
Hosted by Rachel & Mike Schmitz · EN
The Intentional Family is a podcast about purposefully building a great home life, one day at a time.
25episodes
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160: How to Use AI in Your Family Without Losing What Matters
3w ago00:34:26Tap to summarizeAI 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
Transcribe →Episode 159: Titus 2 Mentorship
Apr 2800:20:19Tap to summarizeThe internet is full of information but empty of wisdom — and Titus 2 has a 2,000-year-old solution to that problem.
Transcribe →Episode 158: Practical Hospitality
Apr 1500:20:35Tap to summarizeYour 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
Transcribe →Episode 157: Finding Purpose in the Midst of Chaos
Mar 3100:26:31Tap to summarizeWhat 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
Transcribe →Episode 156: The Books That Helped Us Survive a 30-Hour Car Ride
Mar 1700:19:55Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →Episode 155: Your Kids Are Copying You (Whether You Like It Or Not)
Mar 300:23:08Tap to summarizeRachel 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.
Transcribe →Episode 154: Sanity-Saving Routines
Feb 1700:29:55Tap to summarizeRachel 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
Transcribe →Episode 153: Everyday Courage
Feb 300:19:12Tap to summarizeRachel invites listeners to slow down and live courageously today.Everyday Courage by John BevereWebster’s Dictionary 1828William Wilberforce
Transcribe →Episode 152: Wearing Many Hats
Jan 2100:20:54Tap to summarizeRachel 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
Transcribe →Episode 151: Words of the Year for 2026
Jan 700:34:31Tap to summarizeRachel & 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
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