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Play	Thursday July 2, 2009 Intentional Love Do intentional people know how to love intentionally? What does intentional love look like, feel like? Discover what intentional love is, and how to live it. Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living

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Play	Wednesday July 1, 2009 When Kids Drain You Dry Do you remember those math problems that talked about filling a pool at one rate, but the drain was left open emptying the pool at a another rate? Kids can be like that open drain. Discover what to do when your kids drain you dry, with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday June 30, 2009 Decision Making & God's Will - 2 How do you figure out what God's will is for your life? Prayer? Bible Study? Seeking Godly advice? After doing all that, are you still confused? Listen to part two of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Monday June 29, 2009 Married to a Slob There's a quote that goes: "I bring to my life a certain amount of mess." What happens if that amount is too much? Are you married to a slob? If you're looking to bring some order into your life, join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday June 27, 2009 Are You a Critical Person? Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once commented: "It's easier to be critical than correct". If you're wrestling with a critical attitude, listen to Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday June 26, 2009 Kids & Social Media Texting, Twittering, MySpace and IM-ming, Facebook and Skype. If you don't know what those are, I bet your kids do. So how do you stay on top of this social media avalanche? Get the 4-1-1 on the D-L with Dr. Randy Carlson? Yep, on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday June 25, 2009 Intentional Losers - 2 If intentional people are successful people, then how can there be intentional losers? Only when you're losing weight and succeeding at improving your health! Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson for part two of Intentional Losers on Intentional Living.

Play	Wednesday June 24, 2009 Intentional Losers Who are intentional losers? Are you one? Are they people who purposely choose to lose? Yes, if you're talking about losing weight and improving your health. Catch Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday June 23, 2009 Job Loss for Your Spouse - 2 There is actually a city in California that has an unemployment rate of nearly 27%. Nearly a dozen others are over 15%. Has unemployment taken its toll on your family? Listen to part two of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson

Play	Monday June 22, 2009 Job Loss for Your Spouse According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, eight states are in double-digit unemployment, with Michigan and Oregon leading the way. Has your spouse lost their job? What do you do? Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living

Play	Saturday June 20, 2009 An Intentional Mom If you're not the most intentional person in your kids' life, someone else--or something else--will be. Raise intentional kids by being an intentional mom. Listen to Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Friday June 19, 2009 Paying Tribute to Dad Fathers Day is coming up this weekend, and it's a great time to honor your Father. Give Dr. Randy a call, and share with him your tribute to your Dad. Listen to Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Thursday June 18, 2009 Eating Healthy From picky eaters to overweight mates (or as Pam Smith calls them--fluffy people), Dr. Randy Carlson and nutrition specialist Pam Smith want to help you--and your family--to eat intentionally. Join Dr. Randy and Pam for Eating Healthy, on Intentional Living.

Play	Wednesday June 17, 2009 Decision Making & God's Will When you're faced with a decision, is God's will part of your consideration? All of your consideration? None of your consideration? Discover how to align your decision-making with God's will. Catch Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday June 16, 2009 Being an Intentional Mom What does it take to raise intentional kids? Well, you need to start with intentional parents. Help your kids to begin living life successfully. Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday June 15, 2009 Are You a Critical Person? Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once commented: "It's easier to be critical than correct". If you're wrestling with a critical attitude, listen to Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday June 13, 2009 More Clutter Dr. Laurence J. Peter, protagonist of the "Peter Principle" once stated: "If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?" Perhaps you're dealing with more than a cluttered desk. Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday June 12, 2009 Raising Healthy Kids Governor Schwarzenegger declared: "You can't tell a kid that it's time to exercise; that's a turn-off... you have to say 'Let's go to the park and have some fun.' Then you get them to do some running, play on the swings, basically get a full workout disguised as play." Pam Smith joins Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living to discuss raising healthy kids.

Play	Thursday June 11, 2009 Clutter - 2 Former Secretary of Defense once stated: "Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles are the goals. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals." Get your head down and join Dr. Randy Carlson for part two on Clutter on Intentional Living

Play	Wednesday June 10, 2009 Clutter Albert Einstein once remarked: "Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." What do you find in your clutter? If you need help, listen to with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living

Play	Tuesday June 9, 2009 Spiritually Divided Perhaps one of you is a follower of Christ, and the other is not. Or one is growing in the faith and the other could care less. How can you unite a marriage, a family that is spiritually divided? Listen to Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Monday June 8, 2009 Spiritual Intimacy Intimacy...all sorts of thoughts enter your mind when you hear that word. But what about spiritual intimacy? For those who are married and are followers of Christ, spiritual intimacy is vital. Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday June 6, 2009 Broken Trust God is the only One we can trust, and He will never fail us. But what about the one you're married to? Has your trust been broken, or do you think it has? Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday June 5, 2009 Happy Summer, Happy Kids Summer. The kids are out of school, and then it sets in...boredom. What do you do? Discover some simple ideas for your kids to have a happy summer. Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday June 4, 2009 Giving Up - 2 Admiral Chester W. Nimitz once stated: "God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless." Maybe you're feeling hopeless and want to give up. Join the journey of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Wednesday June 3, 2009 Giving Up Danish Theologian Soren Kierkegaard once remarked: Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved. If you feel like giving up, listen to with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday June 2, 2009 Trust in Marriage - 2 Broken trust has been likened to a broken vase. It can be repaired, but it's never the same. Have you tried to repair the trust, or have you found it too difficult? Listen to Dr. Randy Carlson for part two on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday June 1, 2009 Trust in Marriage Sometimes trust is broken; King David of ancient Israel understood this: "Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me." Do you struggle with trust in your marriage? Join Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday May 30, 2009 Unmotivated Children The Message offers an unique take on Proverbs: Some people dig a fork into the pie but are too lazy to raise it to their mouth. That's pretty severe, but do you have an unmotivated child in your family? Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday May 29, 2009 Bad News William Shakespeare once wrote: "Though it be honest, it is never good to bring bad news." What kind of bad news did your children bring to you? Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living

Play	Thursday May 28, 2009 Single & Finances - 2 King Solomon, considered by many as the wisest of all men, (and was probably quite rich) once wrote: It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. How are you dealing with this economy as a single? It's part 2 of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Wednesday May 27, 2009 Single & Finances Whatever you call ita recession or an economic downturnit's not a great time for our economy. And if you're single, or a single parent, your financial challenges may be serious. Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living

Play	Tuesday May 26, 2009 Motivating the Unmotivated - 2 Perhaps they're unmotivated; perhaps they expect to served 24-7. What do you do with a child that is lazy? Find out with Dr. Randy Carlson for part two on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday May 25, 2009 Back from the Brink - 2 God speaking in Isaiah: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you." How has God brought your marriage back from the brink? Join Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday May 23, 2009 What Teens Wished Their Parents Knew Well Parent, there may be things that you DON'T want to know about your teen, but be sure to tune in and hear what they DO want you to know. Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday May 22, 2009 Motivating the Unmotivated Maybe you can't get them out the door. Maybe the don't care about ANYTHING. Learn how to motivate the unmotivated. Join the Journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday May 21, 2009 Father Memories - 2 Helen Keller once commented: "So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good." What are your memories of your father? It's part 2 of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Wednesday May 20, 2009 Father Memories There's an old proverb that goes: "The heart that truly loves never forgets." What kind of memories do you have of your Father? Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday May 19, 2009 Communicating with Teens - 2 Let's see, there's drinking, drugs, pre-marital sexbut what is it that your teen wants you to know and talk about? Find out with Dr. Randy Carlson for part two on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday May 18, 2009 Back from the Brink A comment on our political situation: "You can't sprinkle magic pixie dust over the leaders and change things overnight, but I think you can come back from the brink." The same would apply to marriage. So what did you do to step back from the brink? Join Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday May 15, 2009 Communicating with Teens George Bernard Shaw once remarked: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." That's probably very accurate regarding teens communicating with parents. Teens, tell Dr. Carlson what their parents need to know, on Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Thursday May 14, 2009 Communicating Your Faith - 2 The Apostle Paul writes: "But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them." How were you reached for Christ? Its part 2 of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Wednesday May 13, 2009 Communicating Your Faith "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." Mother Teresa. How did someone share their faith with you? Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday May 12, 2009 Communication in Marriage - 2 "Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after." Anne Lindbergh. But if the stimulation is missing in your marital communications, join Dr. Randy Carlson for part two on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday May 11, 2009 Communication in Marriage Bill Cosby once remarked: "Men and women belong to different species and communications between them is still in its infancy." What are the roadblocks to communication in your marriage? It's Marriage Monday with Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday May 9, 2009 Adult Children and Finances Unemployment statistics sound so impersonal until you know someone who has lost their job. In these tough economic times, we've got to be smart with our money. How are your adult children handing their finances? Listen to Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday May 8, 2009 Raising Intnetional Kids If you aren't the most intentional in raising your kids, someone else will be. Chilling words from Dr. Randy Carlson. If you want to raise intentional kids, join the journey with Dr. Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday May 7, 2009 Boomerang Kids - 2 Boomerang kidsmaybe they've lost their job; maybe they're recovering from an addiction; or perhaps they're in an abusive relationship. When your adult child moves back in, what do you do? Its part 2 of Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Wednesday May 6, 2009 Are You a Critical Person? Look up the word "critical" in your Webster's Dictionary and the second most popular usage has to do with attitude: "inclined to criticize severely and unfairly". Are you a critical person? Listen to Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday May 5, 2009 Investing in Your Marriage - 2 Investing in your marriage can provide a return that will last a lifetime. Can you think of a better way to spend your life? Join Dr. Randy Carlson for this part two program on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday May 4, 2009 Investing in Your Marriage Investingit's not just a financial term. What's the one thing you've done to invest in your marriage? Its Marriage Monday with Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday May 2, 2009 Teens & Dating Aristotle once commented: "The appropriate age for marriage is around eighteen for girls and thirty-seven for men." He probably didn't have any daughters. because the appropriate age for both is 37. If you've got kids rushing that a bit, join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday May 1, 2009 Boomerang Kids Do you remember the line from the movie "Jaws"? "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..." Well, the kids are grown, have left home, and you thought you could get on with life. Then one boomerangs back home. What do you do? It's Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday Apr 30, 2009 Adult Children and Finances Actor Will Smith once remarked: "Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." Do your adult kids have money problems? Join Dr. Randy Carlson, on Intentional Living.

Play	Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 Teens & Dating Author Jim Bishop once observed: "Watching your daughter being collected by her date feels like handing over a million dollar Stradivarius to a gorilla." If you've got a gorilla at the door, Dr. Randy Carlson talks about teens and dating, on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday Apr 28, 2009 Single Parent - 2 A house in Suburbia, a big backyard, and a mini-van for you and your spouse to haul your kids around, all over the place. But now it's just you and the kids. Dr. Randy Carlson has help for single parents on todays Intentional Living.

Play	Monday Apr 27, 2009 Marriage & Money - 2 Money is the most addressed topic in the Bible. It's no surprise it could be a challenge in your marriage. Be intentional with your finances. Join Dr. Randy Carlson for part 2 of this Marriage Monday, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday Apr 25, 2009 Pick One Faith, relationships, finances, health and workthe five essentials of life. Pick one and join the journey! Be intentional with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday Apr 24, 2009 Intentional Grandparents - 2 Author Lois Wyse once commented: "A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do." Join Dr. Randy Carlson for part 2 on how your grandparents invested in your life on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday Apr 23, 2009 Adult Siblings - 2 "A lot of families just do the basic backseat fight where the two siblings draw the imaginary line between the two seats and then they fight over the rest of the trip." Still drawing that line? It's part 2 with Dr. Randy Carlson as he helps you with your sibling squabbles, on Intentional Living.

Play	Wednesday Apr 22, 2009 Unequally Yoked and Still Thriving - 2 Married to an unbelieverwhat the bible calls: unequally yoked. What have you done to keep your marriage fresh and alive? It's part two with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday Apr 21, 2009 Adult Siblings The problem with sibling rivalry when you're a kid, it's always waiting for you at home. But now you're an adult, and you've moved away, how are those relationships? Improve your relations! It's Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson.

Play	Monday Apr 20, 2009 Unequally Yoked and Still Thriving Perhaps you married one who is not a follower of Christ, or maybe you found Christ after you were married. How have you learned to thrive while being unequally yoked? Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson this Marriage Monday, on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday Apr 18, 2009 Lessons from Divorce One of the most painful things you can go through in life is divorce. But did you learn something about yourself in the process? Dr. Randy Carlson looks at the lessons you learned, on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday Apr 17, 2009 Intentional Grandparents "The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent", so said humorist Sam Levenson. What did your grandparents do to intentionally invest in your life? Join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday Apr 16, 2009 Your Intentional Job - 2 "Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life." Great advice when looking for a job. Its part two with Dr. Randy Carlson as he helps you be intentional in finding (or keeping) that great job, on Intentional Living.

Play	Wednesday Apr 15, 2009 Your Intentional Job Alexander Graham Bell offers good advice for keeping your job: "Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus." Dr. Randy Carlson helps you to be intentional in finding and keeping a job on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday Apr 14, 2009 Lessons Learned - 2 Tom Bodett, that home-grown sage, once remarked: "The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson." What lessons have you learned from your divorce? It's part two with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday Apr 13, 2009 Lessons Learned C. S. Lewis once commented: "Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn." What have you learned after your remarriage? Join Dr. Randy Carlson this Marriage Monday on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday Apr 11, 2009 What Pleases Christ The theme verse for Intentional Living is Ephesians 5:10 "Find out what pleases Christ then do it." Learn how to live your lifeintentionally in Christ. Join the journey with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday Apr 10, 2009 Disciplining Your Kids - 2 What's the effect of a lack of discipline? From the book of Judges: All that generation also were gathered to their fathers; and there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD. Its part two as Dr. Randy Carlson talks to parents about discipline, on Intentional Living.

Play	Thursday Apr 9, 2009 Sharing Your Faith - 2 There's a little book near the end of the New Testament called Jude, and it starts "Urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people." Learn to share your faithcreatively. It's part two with Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Wednesday Apr 8, 2009 Sharing Your Faith The Apostle Peter tells us to: "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" Dr. Randy Carlson helps you to creatively share your faith on Intentional Living.

Play	Tuesday Apr 7, 2009 Single Parent There's a quote that goes: "I didn't get married to be a single parent." If you can relate to that frustration, Dr. Randy Carlson wants to help you find solutions to your struggles as a single parent, on Intentional Living.

Play	Monday Apr 6, 2009 Marriage & Money There's a law in physics (and it seems to be a law in life as well), that opposites attract. In marriage, one may be a spend-thrift and the other a tight-wad. Dr. Randy Carlson helps you be intentional with your finances this Marriage Monday on Intentional Living.

Play	Saturday Apr 4, 2009 A Formula for Life The Intentional Living formula is: Information + Insight + Action = Intentional Living. If you need help with one of those variables, join Dr. Randy Carlson on Intentional Living.

Play	Friday Apr 3, 2009 Disciplining Your Kids King Solomon in Proverbs remarked: "He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him." Don't confuse punishment with discipline. Dr. Randy Carlson talks to parents about discipline, on Intentional Living.