Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson

Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson

Intentional Living is a nationally-syndicated program on more than 250 radio stations including Family Life Radio. Hosted by Dr. Randy Carlson. You'll hear biblically-based perspectives on issues you're dealing with every day that will help you live an intentional life in Christ.

Episodes

October 13, 2025
Our theme verse for Intentional Living is: Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it.  That sounds like a pretty good thing to do for making decisions. Figure out what will please Christ and then… make your decision. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for […]
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Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher wrote: He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything. So how’s your health? If you need hope, join Dr. Randy, as he points you toward better health and hope. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]
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Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher wrote: He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything. So how’s your health? If you need hope, join Dr. Randy, as he points you toward better health and hope. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]
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Our theme verse for Intentional Living is: Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it.  That sounds like a pretty good thing to do for making decisions. Figure out what will please Christ and then… make your decision. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for […]
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October 7, 2025
Hope, like love, has become seriously watered down. But hope is not something that you just wish would happen. It’s something that you can really experience. And it can radically change your perspective, and your life. So what has finding hope done for you? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an […]
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American poet Henry David Thoreau wrote: “Friendship between a man and a woman is always a little tinged with romance, even if it never crosses the line.” That can be a challenge. Dr. Randy helps you to not cross that line and be intentional with your Opposite Sex Friendships. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL […]
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Former Supreme Court Justice stated: I need to retire from retirement. Does your definition of retirement need amending? There are some who retirement is playing with the grandkids and doing a few rounds of golf every day. But retirement is nowhere in the Bible, and as long as you have breath, you should never retire […]
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Former Supreme Court Justice stated: I need to retire from retirement. Does your definition of retirement need amending? There are some who retirement is playing with the grandkids and doing a few rounds of golf every day. But retirement is nowhere in the Bible, and as long as you have breath, you should never retire […]
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American poet Henry David Thoreau wrote: “Friendship between a man and a woman is always a little tinged with romance, even if it never crosses the line.” That can be a challenge. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Opposite-Sex Friendships What is Intentional Living? At […]
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September 30, 2025
American author Robert Fulghum wrote: Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. Coming up, Dr. Randy helps you to become a parent who is seen and heard the same. A parent with integrity and consistency. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]
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American writer Emily Gordon wrote: In some cases, newlyweds want so badly for things to be perfect that they ignore warning signs, both in themselves and each other. The same can be true for those who are dating, or engaged. So… are you ignoring any warning signs? Joining Dr. Randy is Dr. Todd Linaman to […]
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Mother Teresa said: “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are.” What is it that’s occupying too much of your time, your space, your thinking, your schedule? Dr. Randy asks, is it time to make decluttering your one thing? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL […]
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September 25, 2025
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” I suppose that quote could apply to a parent, a friend, a spouse, a pastor, or a mentor. I suppose it could apply to a song, or an advertising campaign. But who is it who influenced you for good? Who influenced you spiritually? […]
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September 24, 2025
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” I suppose that quote could apply to a parent, a friend, a spouse, a pastor, or a mentor. I suppose it could apply to a song, or an advertising campaign. But who is it who influenced you for good? Who influenced you spiritually? […]
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Mother Teresa said: “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are.” What is it that’s occupying too much of your time, your space, your thinking, your schedule? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for […]
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A Key ingredient for living an intentional life in Jesus Christ is One Thing. And doing that one thing works for all five of the essentials of intentional living: Faith, Family, Finances, Health, and Work. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! The Power of ONE […]
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September 19, 2025
Look up encouragement in an English dictionary, and you’ll find encouraging words. Look it up in the Greek dictionary and it’s: to come to one’s aid, to comfort, and exhort. So, now that you know what encouragement means, what’s keeping you from doing that for your family? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]
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September 18, 2025
Do you need help to survive Sibling Squabbles? Do you want to Resist Relational Rivalries? Yeah, those are cute titles, but these rivalries can range from inconvenience to tearing a family apart. How serious has the impact been on your family? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog […]
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September 17, 2025
Look up repentance in the New Testament; it means doing a 180. Do you need to do a 180 in your marriage? Do you need to turn it around? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Marriage Rescue What is Intentional Living? At Intentional Living, we […]
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A friend’s father was always yelling at her until one day she said: “I’m not deaf, I’m just ignorant.” And then her father realized that yelling at his daughter didn’t help her to understand. Any yellers in your life? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]
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