Facing Dysregulation + Family Dysfunction as Bringers of PEACE (Christmas Special)
The Intentional Parents Podcast
Intentional
4.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 10 December 2025
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also one of the most stressful. In our Christmas episode, we explore how to foster peace — not striving for perfection, but accepting the Spirit’s invitation to enter the season with intention, humility, and grace. The holidays can stir up dysregulated kids, busy schedules, grief, and unrealistic expectations, so we walk through the acronym PEACE as a reminder of how we might bring peace to our families this season.
We start with Presence, setting aside our phones to be fully available to the people in front of us. Engagement draws from Philippians 2:2–4, reminding us to stay curious, humble, and willing to disagree without being disagreeable. Affection encourages slowing down to show loved ones that they matter, while honoring different comfort levels with touch.
Compassion and Care helps us look beyond outward behavior to the burdens others may be carrying; instead of asking “What’s wrong with them?” we ask “What might they be walking through?” And with Empathy, we practice feeling with others rather than trying to fix them, living out 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 as those who comfort because we’ve first been comforted by God. Anchored in Scripture, we remember that Christ, the Prince of Peace, is the one who makes true peace possible.
Prayer from Amy Carmichael:
Love through me, love of God.
Shine through me, joy of God.
Speak through me, word of God.
Flow through me, peace of God.
Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 26:2-3, Philippians 2:2-4, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Colossians 3:15 + John 14, Isaiah 9:6
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| 0:00.0 | Hey friends, it's Brooke. Before we get into today's conversation, I want to invite you into something important. |
| 0:06.6 | We're stepping into our year-end campaign and a small group of generous donors have given $200,000 to match every gift in December. |
| 0:15.1 | That means whatever you give this month is doubled. And every $25 equips one family for a full year of spiritual formation. |
| 0:23.3 | We also have early bird registration open for the intentional motherhood retreat in Franklin, Tennessee, |
| 0:28.6 | April 23rd through 25th, 26. Sign up now. And for the father's group rates are live right |
| 0:35.0 | now for the intentional fatherhood retreat in Costa Mesa, |
| 0:38.2 | February 19 through 21, 2026. And last thing, my new book, Sowing a Hidden Seed, Daily |
| 0:44.0 | Prayers for Your Child's Spiritual Growth is officially out and available only on our website. |
| 0:48.8 | So go grab a copy now. All right, let's get into this week's episode. |
| 0:56.4 | You're listening to the Intentional Parents podcast, brought to you by Intentional. |
| 1:01.5 | Intentional is all about spiritual formation in the family. |
| 1:05.3 | We desire to bring biblical hope and practical hope. |
| 1:08.8 | Enjoy this week's conversation. |
| 1:16.6 | Thank you. hope and practical hope. Enjoy this week's conversation. Welcome back to the intentional parents' podcast. |
| 1:20.5 | It is the most wonderful time of the year, |
| 1:22.8 | and it is the most stressful time of the year. |
| 1:26.5 | That reminds me the song, right? For some of us, it's the most stressful time of the year. That reminds me the song, right? |
| 1:28.2 | For some of us, it's the most wonderful time. |
| 1:32.3 | But for others, it might be, it's the most stressful time of the year. |
| 1:40.0 | For some, they're cringing right now. |
| 1:42.1 | But Merry Christmas. |
| 1:43.0 | This is our Christmas episode. Let's all say it together. One, two, three. |
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