The Intentional Family

Rachel shares how Icelanders turned giving and reading books at Christmas into a cozy national pastime, and how families today can continue the Christmas book flood tradition.BookwormRead-Aloud RevivalJolabokaflodClose Reads podcastReady Player One by Ernest ClineA Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensThe Lightning Thief by Percy JacksonThe Silmarillion by J.R.R. TolkienThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonAn Elephant & Piggie Biggie by Mo WillemsMike’s Personal Retreat Planner

Rachel shares a simple yet profound message about staying connected and abiding in the vine.The True Vine by Andrew MurrayOperation Christmas Child

Rachel discusses the importance of identifying personal weaknesses and building a strong support system to compensate through delegation.Classical Conversations

Rachel explores how intentional activities outside the classroom can help build character, leadership, creativity, and resilience.

Mike and Rachel share the intentionality behind their recent family trip and details on how they made it happen.Ark EncounterCreation MuseumNational Homeschool Soccer ChampionshipChattanooga Pinball MuseumVelo Coffee RoastersThe Fellowship of the Ring read by Andy Serkis