Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson
Intentional Living is a nationally-syndicated radio program hosted by Dr. Randy Carlson. The show offers biblically-based perspectives on everyday issues, helping listeners live an intentional life in Christ. It airs on over 250 radio stations across the United States, including Family Life Radio.
Episodes
What’s Your One Thing? – Part 1
King David wrote in Psalm 27: One thing I ask from the Lord, this only […]
How to Raise a Godly Kid
If you look up the word spontaneous in the dictionary, it could have a picture […]
How to Make an Intentional Decision – Part 2
So I’ve got a question for you: How do you make an intentional decision? It […]
Getting Through the Uh-Oh’s of Life – Part 2
Ever wonder where “Uh-Oh’s” come from? Maybe a bad choice? Being unkind? Sloppy thinking? Or […]
Getting Through the Uh-Oh’s of Life – Part 1
Ever wonder where “Uh-Oh’s” come from? Maybe the result of a bad choice? Being unkind? […]
How to Make an Intentional Decision – Part 1
So I’ve got a question for you: How do you make an intentional decision? It […]
Same Page Money
It’s a leading contributor to divorce, and not being on the same page can be […]
Where Does Obedience Fit In – Part 2
You know it’s the theme verse for our ministry: “Figure out what will please Christ, […]
Blended Families with Ron Deal – Part 2
You and your spouse are pretty much on the same page, except when it comes […]
Blended Families with Ron Deal
You and your spouse are pretty much on the same page, except when it comes […]
Where Does Obedience Fit In – Part 1
You know it’s the theme verse for our ministry: “Figure out what will please Christ, […]
Don’t Get Distracted – Part 2
Faith, family, finances, health and work. Those are the Five Essentials Dr. Randy talks about […]
Your Essential Question- Part 2
Faith, family, finances, health and work. Those are the Five Essentials Dr. Randy talks about […]
Open Phones on Marriage
Have you ever looked into the eyes of your spouse and wondered, “What are they […]
Parent UP and Power Down – Part 2
Do you have a strong-willed, powerful child in your house. Well guess what? There’s at […]
Self-Sabotage
Two steps forward, one step back. Two steps forward one step back. Two steps forward […]
Raising a Responsible Adult
You’ve heard Dr. Randy, on numerous occasions, talk about raising responsible adults. And coming up, […]
God’s Will
What is God’s will? That’s a question that has preoccupied us from the beginning. Who […]
Parent Up and Power Down – Part 1
Do you have a strong-willed, powerful child in your house. Well guess what? There’s at […]
My Spouse Won’t Change
Sometimes the very thing that attracted you is now driving you crazy. Are you asking […]
Don’t Get Distracted – Part 1
I ran across an interesting quote: ”I find it so easy to get distracted — […]
Faith & Forgiveness
So… did Jesus forgive you of your sins? Great. Have you forgiven that person who […]
Finding Your One Thing – Part 2
Nelson Mandela stated: “it always seems impossible until it’s done.” So, are you facing something […]
Finding Your One Thing – Part 1
Nelson Mandela stated: “it always seems impossible until it’s done.” So, are you facing something […]
Your Essential Question- Part 1
Faith, family, finances, health and work. Those are the Five Essentials Dr. Randy talks about […]
Before You’re Married
So… you’ve been dating for a while, and you’re thinking: “Yeah, this is the one.” […]
Stuck in a Rut – Part 2
Do you remember the quote that said, “A rut is a grave with the ends […]
Do You Hear What I Hear – Part 2
Here’s a question for you: Do you hear what I hear? I’m not talking about […]
Do You Hear What I Hear – Part 1
Here’s a question for you: Do you hear what I hear? I’m not talking about […]
Stuck in a Rut – Part 1
Do you remember the quote that said, “A rut is a grave with the ends […]
Don’t Get Distracted – Part 2
I ran across an interesting quote: ”I find it so easy to get distracted — […]
Where Does Obedience Fit In – Part 2
You know it’s the theme verse for our ministry: “Figure out what will please Christ, […]
Don’t Get Distracted – Part 1
I ran across an interesting quote: ”I find it so easy to get distracted — […]
Where Does Obedience Fit In? – Part 1
The writer of Hebrews tells us we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, […]
The Power of Prayer
The writer of Hebrews tells us we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, […]
Stuck in a Rut – Part 2
Do you remember the quote that said, “A rut is a grave with the ends […]
Intentional with the In-Laws – Part 1
I suspect that the horror stories outweigh the good ones by a whole bunch. So […]
Divorce Recovery
Whether it was for good reasons or not; whether it was amicable or hostile, you’re […]
Healthy Habits for your Marriage
There are good ones, and there are bad ones. And you probably don’t even know […]
Why Storms Are Necessary
There was a song on the radio that went, “Sometimes He calms the storm, and […]
Are You Listening – Part 2
The theme verse for Intentional Living is Ephesians 5:10 from the message: Figure out what […]
Your Essential Question- Part 2
Faith, family, finances, health and work. Those are the Five Essentials Dr. Randy talks about […]
Your Essential Question- Part 1
Faith, family, finances, health and work. Those are the Five Essentials Dr. Randy talks about […]
Are You Listening?
The theme verse for Intentional Living is Ephesians 5:10 from the message: Figure out what […]
Marriage Challenges
Webster’s Dictionary defines challenge as: to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded; to […]
I Don’t Know – Part 2
Have you ever been in a place where you just don’t know what’s going on? […]
Now is the Time – Part 2
There’s hesitation, procrastination, indecision; and any one of the things will keep you from getting […]
Now is the Time – Part 1
There’s hesitation, procrastination, indecision; and any one of the things will keep you from getting […]
Above & Beyond
Do you know somebody at work who goes “Above and Beyond?” Maybe they’re the first […]
I Don’t Know – Part 1
Have you ever been in a place where you just don’t know what’s going on? […]
Marriage is for Grown-ups
Getting married has a way of showing us our need for being mature. So, are […]
How Did You Come to Christ – Part 2
Maybe somebody invited you to church. Or you heard it on the radio. Maybe a […]
How Did You Come to Christ – Part 1
Maybe somebody invited you to church. Or you heard it on the radio. Maybe a […]
Overcoming Challenges – Part 2
Charles Stanley said: “Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. Instead of standing alone […]
How to Face Life’s Problems – Part 2
President Ronald Reagan once stated: Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for […]
Figuring and Doing – Part 2
“Figure out what will please Christ, then do it.” That’s Ephesians 5:10 from the Message, […]
Overcoming Challenges – 1
Charles Stanley said: “Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. Instead of standing alone […]
How to Face Life’s Problems – 1
President Ronald Reagan once stated: Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for […]
Figuring and Doing – 1
“Figure out what will please Christ, then do it.” That’s Ephesians 5:10 from the Message, […]
From Uh-oh to Ah-ha
I’m not sure they’re real words, but when you hear, “Uh-Oh”, you know there’s an […]
The Question You Need To Ask – 2
There was this religious expert that asked Jesus this question: Teacher, which is the most […]
Keeping It Simple – 2
Confucius once stated: Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Do […]
Keeping It Simple – 1
Confucius once stated: Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Do […]
The Question You Need to Ask – 1
There was this religious expert that asked Jesus this question: Teacher, which is the most […]
4 Keys to Freedom
Are you feeling stuck, maybe even feeling like a prisoner? Jesus Himself said: “So if […]
What’s Your One Thing – 2
King David wrote in Psalm 27: One thing I ask from the Lord, this only […]
The Power of One Thing – 2
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell […]
The Power of One Thing – 1
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell […]
What’s Your One Thing? – 1
King David wrote in Psalm 27: One thing I ask from the Lord, this only […]
Controlling Pushy People
Are you feeling stuck, maybe even feeling like a prisoner? Jesus Himself said: “So if […]
Finding Your Purpose
Jeremiah said: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They […]
Our Intentional Founding Fathers
There’s a debate raging on how “Christian” our founding fathers were. Were these men truly […]
How to Have a Nag-Free Zone in Your Home
Peace. Kindness. Judgment-free. These are what are missing when there is a nagger in the […]
Same Page Marriage – 2
“Same Page” is a term Dr. Randy uses when a husband and wife are in […]
Adult Children Challenges – 2
Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do […]
Adult Children Challenges
Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do […]
Same Page Marriage
“Same Page” is a term Dr. Randy uses when a husband and wife are in […]
How to Raise an Intentional Teen
I know, I know; you’re thinking that intentional and teen is an oxymoron, a contradiction […]
Open Phones Marriage
Have you ever looked deeply into the eyes of your spouse then thought, “Nope. No […]
Experience Peace
What does it mean to have peace? What did Jesus mean when he said: “Peace […]
