The Intentional Family

In this episode, Rachel shares the books that made the cross-country family road trip a delight.
Intentional Family Feedback Form
Little House Series
The Unexpected Journals of Emma M. Lion
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
Anne of Green Gables
Elephant 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 Clear
Skylight Family Calendar
Classical Conversations

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

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