The Intentional Family Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:14 -0400 en-us © 2026 The Intentional Family yes 2759c6ec-653a-54b6-a374-42eb8252a167 Acton Academy Victoria episodic false If you don’t build your family on purpose… the world will do it for you.


The Intentional Family is a podcast by Andrew and Shannon Haws, founders of Acton Academy Victoria, about rejecting autopilot parenting and creating a family culture that actually shapes the future.

We’re not experts—we’re in it. Raising four kids, launching a school, and learning how to form a home where courage, conviction, confidence, and competence aren’t accidental—they’re built.


This is for families who want more than just getting by.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Acton Academy Victoria https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5jhm2c60keq83retpa78pr1qjylc?.jpg The Intentional Family The Parenting Tensions No One Talks About S01E02 The Parenting Tensions No One Talks About S01E02 Are we raising kids to succeed in school—or to thrive in life?

In this episode of The Intentional Family, Andrew and Shannon Haws unpack the hidden tension most parents feel but rarely name: the pull between living intentionally and simply drifting with culture.

Through personal stories—including raising four young kids, navigating screen time, resisting helicopter parenting, and rethinking education—they explore what it looks like to raise children who are:

  • Confident
  • Resilient
  • Critical thinkers
  • Ready for the real world

They also share the pivotal moment that shaped their thinking: encountering high-performing students who lacked essential life skills—and realizing something needed to change.

This episode is for parents who are tired of:

  • Constant comparison
  • Overwhelming advice
  • The pressure to “do it all”

And are ready to ask a better question:
👉 What kind of people are we raising?

]]> Are we raising kids to succeed in school—or to thrive in life?

In this episode of The Intentional Family, Andrew and Shannon Haws unpack the hidden tension most parents feel but rarely name: the pull between living intentionally and simply drifting with culture.

Through personal stories—including raising four young kids, navigating screen time, resisting helicopter parenting, and rethinking education—they explore what it looks like to raise children who are:

  • Confident
  • Resilient
  • Critical thinkers
  • Ready for the real world

They also share the pivotal moment that shaped their thinking: encountering high-performing students who lacked essential life skills—and realizing something needed to change.

This episode is for parents who are tired of:

  • Constant comparison
  • Overwhelming advice
  • The pressure to “do it all”

And are ready to ask a better question:
👉 What kind of people are we raising?

]]> Acton Academy Victoria Buzzsprout-19029295 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1548 intentional parenting, acton academy, alternative education, unschooling, Victoria BC, Intentional Family 1 2 full false Welcome to the Intentional Family Podcast Welcome to the Intentional Family Podcast The Intentional Family is a podcast about rejecting default settings and building a family on purpose. Hosted by Andrew and Shannon Haws, founders of Acton Academy Victoria, this show follows their journey of creating a home culture shaped by faith, intentionality, and courage. In this first episode, get to know the hosts and hear more about their own journey of intentionality and how it filters into every aspect of their lives!

]]> The Intentional Family is a podcast about rejecting default settings and building a family on purpose. Hosted by Andrew and Shannon Haws, founders of Acton Academy Victoria, this show follows their journey of creating a home culture shaped by faith, intentionality, and courage. In this first episode, get to know the hosts and hear more about their own journey of intentionality and how it filters into every aspect of their lives!

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