What is Intentional Fatherhood?
Fatherhood is anything but simple. It lives at the intersection of many roles — husband, disciple of Jesus, provider, embodied soul, and more. The weight of these responsibilities (and the expectations that come with them) can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’re here: to offer a clear biblical framework and practical habits to help you live with clarity, purpose, and intention in every aspect of your calling as a father.
Season one of The Intentional Fatherhood Podcast is built around eight core tensions we feel in fatherhood. Each episode zooms in on one of those tensions, offering insight, encouragement, and doable habits you can put into practice right away.
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Brook
MOSSER
Brook Mosser leads Intentional alongside his wife, Elizabeth, and her parents, Phil and Diane Comer. With a background in pastoral ministry spanning nearly two decades, Brook has a heart for helping The Church, with an emphasis on fostering spiritual formation in the family. Brook is a thoughtful leader who approaches his work with humility and curiosity, engaging deeply with faith while encouraging and inspiring those around him. Through Intentional, Brook and Elizabeth host The Intentional Parents Podcast, lead marriage and parenting retreats, and speak all over the world on the topic of raising passionate Jesus followers. They are passionate about leadership, marriage, spiritual formation, and seeing their own kids become all-in Jesus followers — and helping others do the same. Brook and Elizabeth live in Bend, Oregon with their four children: Duke, Scarlet, Birdie and Sloane.
Justin
WHITMEL EARLEY
Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, and speaker from Richmond, Virginia, where he lives with his wife, Lauren, and their four sons: Whit, Asher, Coulter, and Shep. With a background in English literature, cross-cultural ministry in China, and a law degree from Georgetown, Justin brings a unique blend of thoughtfulness, creativity, and practicality to his work. Through his books, speaking, and legal practice, he helps individuals and families craft intentional habits that shape the soul. Justin is the author of The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, Made for People, and a new children’s book, The Big Mess. He regularly speaks on the topics of spiritual formation, technology, mental health, and family rhythms. Justin is passionate about helping others live out their deepest values in the chaos of daily life.
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“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
JOSHUA 24:15
Joshua 24:15 isn’t just a strong verse, it’s a formation moment. As Joshua nears the end of his life, he gathers the people and says, “Choose this day whom you will serve… As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” He’s not just making a personal choice. He’s leading his family.
That’s what Intentional Fatherhood is. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about taking spiritual responsibility for the atmosphere of your home. Joshua reminds us that formation doesn’t just happen. It’s built through small, daily habits, like prayer, honesty, Scripture, repentance, and presence. It’s formed in what we normalize and repeat.
And then he names the past, “Your ancestors worshiped other gods…” In other words, this family came from broken patterns. But God stepped in. And Joshua says, “This is where it changes.”
That’s what’s possible for us. You might come from generations of pain, addiction, passivity, or anger. But when a father chooses to serve the Lord — when he chooses faithfulness today — it has the power to break cycles and start a new legacy.
Joshua 24:15 is a call to lead your family on the path of following Jesus. It’s where spiritual formation begins, at home, with you.