The Right Intention

January Recap and Goal Setting

Season 2, Ep. 5

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Welcome to the final episode of January 2025! As we shift to a weekly cadence, Todd Tononi recaps this month’s remarkable discussions and shares actionable insights to help you align with your goals and intentions for the year.

Recap of January’s Guests & Topics

Journey Back to Joy with Meredith Anderson

Meredith, a real estate professional and personal transformation advocate, shared her inspiring journey of overcoming limiting beliefs, embracing self-love, and living with purpose.

Key Takeaways:

Identify and overcome limiting beliefs.
Embrace the present moment to find joy.
Self-love as the foundation for a fulfilling life.
“Your potential is endless when you align with your true self.”
“Joy isn’t something to chase; it’s something to remember and reconnect with.”
Explore more at MeredithAnderson.com

Starting 2025 with Purpose and Action

Todd’s solo episode delved into crafting meaningful intentions and setting the tone for the year.

Key Insights:

Reflect on the past to learn and grow.
Understand the difference between intentions and goals.
Align intentions with your values for daily action.
Actionable Steps:
Write down your top intention for 2025.
Identify a small step to live that intention this week.

Empowering Teens with Sonia Suthar

At just 17 years old, Sonia, founder of Cloud9, is transforming teenage lives by teaching life skills and building community.

Key Themes:

The importance of environment and authenticity.
Life skills and emotional intelligence for teenagers.
Vision for expanding her impact globally.
Follow Sonia on TikTok: @sonia.katera

A Servant’s Heart with Shannon Salmon Haas

Shannon, a San Antonio attorney, shared her journey of resilience through domestic violence and homelessness, emphasizing the power of community, kindness, and faith.

Key Themes:

Love and positivity in overcoming adversity.
Mentorship and nonprofit work as tools for empowerment.
The transformative power of hope and human connection.
Notable Quote:
“Love changes the entire world. Everything’s going to be okay.”
Learn more at TheBlueHouse.org

Goal-Setting Insights for 2025

Focus on these five areas:

Professional: Skill development and career aspirations.
Personal: Self-care and hobbies.
Health: Mental and physical well-being.
Relationships: Strengthen family, friendships, and romantic connections.
Spirituality: Align with purpose and mindfulness.

Strategies for Success:

Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Break large goals into actionable steps.
Track progress and celebrate small wins.

Todd’s Call to Action

Reflect on 2024, set intentions for 2025, and share them using #TheRightIntention.
Engage with Todd on social media and in the community to stay accountable.

Thank You to our listeners: With nearly 1 million downloads, this podcast is thriving because of you! Let’s make 2025 a year of intentional living and meaningful action.

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17. When Boundaries Are Tested
32:34| Thursday, June 12, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 17
📖 Episode Summary:In this powerful continuation of the Healing & Boundaries series, Todd Tononi unpacks what happens after we set healthy boundaries — the testing. Whether it’s guilt, pressure, manipulation, or internal self-doubt, every God-honoring boundary will be challenged.Todd guides listeners through how to stand strong when those boundaries are pushed, ignored, or rejected — not with anger, but with spiritual authority and unwavering clarity. You’ll learn how to respond with grace and strength, reinforce your peace, and understand why resistance isn’t a setback — it’s often confirmation that you’re walking in alignment with God’s will.This is the next-level conversation we all need when healing becomes costly, and growth requires new levels of obedience.🔑 Key Takeaways:Boundaries are spiritual assignments — and they will be testedResistance is often confirmation you’re in alignmentGuilt and fear are common when enforcing boundaries, but they are not from GodJesus modeled clarity and non-negotiable truth with loveLearn practical phrases and postures to hold your ground without burning bridgesDiscover 3 truths to remember when pressure risesReinforce your healing with spoken affirmations and one bold call to action✝️ Scripture References:Proverbs 4:23 (NIV):“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV):“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”Matthew 5:37 (NIV):“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes,’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”Ephesians 4:15 (NIV):“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”🛠️ Challenge for Listeners:Identify one boundary in your life that’s currently being tested.Then take one bold action this week to reinforce it — calmly, clearly, and without apology.Remember: boundaries are not barriers. They’re protective acts of obedience.🔊 Next Episode Teaser:The Cost of Overexposure — What happens when you’re too available for too many people, for too long? Todd will break down how emotional, spiritual, and relational overexposure leads to burnout — and how to reclaim your clarity and calling by reclaiming your space.
16. Building Boundaries
29:00| Thursday, June 5, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 16
🎧 Episode Title:Building Boundaries: Protecting the Healing You’ve Worked For📖 Episode Summary:In this solo episode, Todd Tononi returns with a powerful follow-up to The Assignment of Healing to unpack one of the most essential tools for protecting your growth: boundaries. Healing may start with recognition, but it’s sustained through protection — and that’s where boundaries become non-negotiable.Drawing on the life of Jesus, real-world experiences, and soul-level truth, Todd challenges the belief that setting boundaries is selfish. Instead, he reframes them as sacred acts of obedience that guard your peace, align you with God’s purpose, and honor the healing you’ve worked so hard for.This episode delivers biblical insights, five practical boundary “shields,” and empowering affirmations to help you stop leaking your peace — and start walking in bold clarity.🔑 Key Takeaways:Boundaries are not walls to keep people out — they are fences that guard what God is building in youThe guilt around boundaries is often rooted in people-pleasing and religious misunderstandingJesus Himself modeled consistent boundaries — He withdrew, said no, and protected His missionYou’ll learn 5 Shields to Protect Your Healing, including clarity, access control, and Spirit-led decisionsIncludes biblical truth, spoken affirmations, and one bold challenge to apply this immediately✝️ Scripture References:Proverbs 4:23 (NIV):“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”Galatians 1:10 (ESV):“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”Luke 5:16 (NLT):“But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.”Matthew 16:23 (NIV):“Jesus turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.’”John 14:27 (NIV):“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”🛠️ Challenge for Listeners:Write down one boundary you’ve been afraid to set — then commit to honoring it this week.Whether it’s in your schedule, your relationships, or your self-talk — protect your healing.Ask yourself: “Does this boundary bring me closer to peace or pull me from it?”Choose accordingly.🔊 Next Episode Teaser:When Boundaries Are Tested — What do you do when the people around you don’t respect the lines you’ve drawn? When guilt shows up? When backlash hits?In next week’s episode, Todd walks you through how to stand strong in love, not fear — and enforce what God has called you to protect.
15. The Assignment of Healing
36:34| Saturday, May 24, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 15
🎙️ The Right Intention PodcastEpisode Title: The Assignment of HealingHost: Todd Tononi🔥 Episode Summary:In this soul-stirring solo episode, Todd Tononi speaks directly to those who’ve ever felt hidden, broken, unseen, or unheard. If you’ve been in a season where the lights feel dimmed, your voice feels silenced, or your heart feels worn down—this message is for you.Todd unpacks the assignment of healing—not as a delay in your purpose, but as a divine part of it. With powerful storytelling, transparent truth, and deeply relevant scripture, he shares how your healing season is actually the forge of your calling.This isn’t just encouragement—it’s a spiritual activation for those who are ready to stop hiding their pain and start honoring their healing.🔑 Key Takeaways:You’re Not Forgotten, You’re Being Forged – What feels like hiding is often God’s protection and preparation.Healing Isn’t a Detour—It’s the Mission – Your pain doesn’t disqualify you; it qualifies you to help others.God Draws Near to the Broken – You don’t have to be fixed to be faithful.Self-Talk Shapes Your Healing – Learn to identify and replace lies with truth.Your Process is Someone Else’s Permission – The healing you walk through becomes someone else’s map.📖 Scriptures Mentioned:Isaiah 49:2 (NIV) – “He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me…”Meaning: God hides what He’s refining—not to ignore it, but to prepare it for impact.Psalm 34:18 (ESV) – “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”Meaning: Your pain doesn’t scare God. It invites His presence.Romans 8:1 (NIV) – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”Meaning: Your past doesn’t define you. Condemnation is cancelled.2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NLT) – “…He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others…”Meaning: Your pain has a purpose. Your comfort becomes a calling.Joel 2:25 (NKJV) – “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…”Meaning: No season is wasted. What looked like loss becomes restoration.🧘 Reflection Question:“What part of my story have I been hiding that God wants to heal and use?”Take 10 minutes in stillness this week. Write it down. Speak it. Pray over it. Healing begins in honesty.🙌 Quote of the Episode:“Your vulnerability isn’t a liability—it’s your authority.” – Todd Tononi🎯 Call to Action:Share this episode with a friend who’s been quietly struggling or slowly healing. Let them know: you’re not alone, and your story still matters.
14. Reclaim Your Purpose
45:56| Thursday, May 15, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 14
🎙️ The Right Intention PodcastEpisode Title: Reclaim Your Purpose with Annette WeissHost: Todd TononiGuest: Annette Weiss – Author, Women’s Empowerment Coach, and Co-Host of Midlife Mastery🔥 Episode Summary:In this deeply candid and powerful episode, Todd Tononi sits down with returning guest and powerhouse Annette Weiss to explore what it truly means to reclaim your purpose in the second half of life. Whether you’re rebuilding after divorce, reigniting your passion, or simply feeling called to something greater, this episode delivers the clarity and courage you need to step into your next chapter.Annette opens up about rediscovering who she is without the roles and expectations placed on her—offering insight into the emotional shifts and practical tools that helped her reclaim her voice, her confidence, and her purpose. Together, Todd and Annette unpack the burdens of people-pleasing, the silent weight of unfulfilled potential, and how to release what no longer serves you.If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Is this all there is?” — this episode is for you.🔑 Key Takeaways:The Power of Pause – Why slowing down is often the first step in finding clarity.From Performance to Presence – Letting go of needing to be everything for everyone.Releasing the Guilt – How self-pleasure, joy, and sacred rest are not luxuries but necessities.Authenticity over Approval – How reclaiming your purpose starts with reclaiming your voice.Practical Reflections – What Annette does daily to stay aligned with her calling and identity.🧠 Powerful Quotes:“You’re not starting over—you’re starting from wisdom.” – Annette Weiss“When we stop trying to be who the world wants, we finally meet who God created.” – Todd Tononi“Purpose isn’t a destination, it’s the courage to live in alignment today.” – Annette Weiss📖 Scripture Mentioned:Galatians 1:10 (NIV) – “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? … If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”Romans 12:2 (ESV) – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”🎯 Call to Action:Take 10 minutes today in silence and ask yourself:What have I abandoned that used to bring me joy?Write it down. Pray about it. And take one small step toward reclaiming it.💥 Teaser for Next Episode:Next week, we explore “The Weight of Expectations: Breaking Free from Roles that Limit Us” — a powerful continuation of this conversation as Todd dives into self-talk, emotional guilt, and how to create a life rooted in freedom, not obligation.
13. The Purpose of Pressure
30:10| Thursday, May 1, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 13
🔥 Episode Summary:In this transformational solo episode, Todd Tononi reframes pressure not as punishment, but as preparation. Drawing from scripture, his own personal trials, and powerful reflections, Todd offers a perspective shift: pressure is often the evidence of purpose being activated. Whether you’re overwhelmed by life, struggling in your calling, or feeling spiritually stuck—this message will breathe new hope into your journey.🛠️ Key Takeaways:Pressure is not a problem—it’s a process.God uses pressure to strengthen, not to punish.Praise in the middle of pressure shifts your atmosphere.Most breakthroughs are born in the middle of breakdowns.📖 Scripture References:James 1:2-4 – “...the testing of your faith produces perseverance…”John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart...”Romans 5:3-5 – “Suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope…”2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – “Hard pressed on every side, but not crushed…”Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on…”Psalm 66:10-12 – “You refined us like silver... and brought us to abundance.”Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”Acts 16:25-26 – “Paul and Silas sang... and everyone’s chains came loose.”Malachi 3:3 – “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.”🧠 Challenge of the Week:Identify one pressure point in your life.Ask God what He’s forming in you.Speak life over it. Journal. Share it. Praise through it.Declare: “This pressure will not break me. It will bless me.”🔮 Next Episode Preview:“The Weight of Expectations” – Todd is joined by women’s empowerment coach Annette Weiss for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about navigating external pressures, perfectionism, and the personal expectations we carry into every area of our lives. A must-listen for anyone ready to lay down what was never theirs to carry.
12. Finding Joy in the Mundane
32:30| Tuesday, April 22, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 12
🎙 Episode Summary:In this powerful solo episode, Todd explores how to find deep joy, purpose, and spiritual connection in the ordinary moments of life. Drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus and timeless scriptures, he challenges us to embrace the “mundane” not as meaningless—but as the very soil where joy takes root.If you’ve ever felt like your day-to-day life is too small to matter, this episode will remind you that the sacred often hides in the simple.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the small, quiet parts of life matter deeply to God✅ How Jesus modeled intentionality in His 30 years of hidden preparation✅ Practical tools to create joy and connection in your routine✅ The difference between performance and presence✅ How to offer your everyday tasks as acts of worship📖 Scripture References:Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances...”Zechariah 4:10 – “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin...”Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice... this is your true and proper worship.”Philippians 4:11-13 – “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation... I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”🛠 Practical Applications:Start a gratitude journal to document life’s small blessingsUse micro-meditations before daily tasks to refocus your spiritInvite God into your chores, your commute, and your silenceAnchor mundane habits to meaningful affirmationsFind a moment this week to treat the ordinary as holy ground🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-intention/id1695922505👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4U7mIa1yY1MHa5DBB2pGxD🔄 Take Action This Week:Share your “joy in the mundane” moment and tag @TheRightIntentionsPodcastReflect: What area of my life have I overlooked as insignificant that God may want to use for His glory?🔜 Next Episode Teaser:Get ready for: “Living on Assignment: Recognizing Your Daily Callings.”Todd will guide you through how to move from surviving your daily routine to stepping into it with divine purpose. You’re not just going through the motions—you’re on mission.
11. Sacred Rest — Embracing Sabbath for the Busy Soul
32:56| Wednesday, April 9, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 11
🎙️ Episode Title: Sacred Rest — Embracing Sabbath for the Busy Soul🎧 Episode Summary:In this soul-soothing episode of The Right Intention, Todd invites each of us to pause, breathe, and explore the life-giving practice of Sacred Rest. In a world that glorifies hustle and constant productivity, Todd offers a refreshing counterpoint rooted in scripture and spiritual truth: You were created to rest. Not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.Learn what Sabbath truly means—not as a rule, but as a rhythm—and how reclaiming sacred rest can restore your peace, sharpen your clarity, and deepen your relationship with God. This episode is an open invitation to stop striving and start receiving.📖 Key Scriptures Referenced:Psalm 127:2 (NLT) – “God gives rest to His loved ones.”Exodus 20:8-10 – “Remember the Sabbath day…”Matthew 11:28 – “Come to Me… and I will give you rest."Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God.”💡 Episode Highlights:Why hustle culture leads to soul exhaustion—and what to do about itThe original purpose of Sabbath and how it’s meant to bless, not burdenThe 7 types of rest we often overlook, based on the work of Dr. Saundra Dalton-SmithPractical ways to start honoring rest in your week—without guilt or perfectionHow true rest helps you hear God more clearly and live more intentionally📝 Reflection Prompts:What am I chasing that’s costing me peace?Which type of rest am I most in need of right now?What would it look like to honor rest as sacred in my current life season? 📣 Call to Action:Schedule a Sabbath moment this week—even if it’s just two hoursShare this episode with someone who’s been burning the candle at both endsReflect or journal using the prompts, and tag @ToddTononi to share your experience with the hashtag #SacredRest
10. Maneuvering through Life's Transitions
27:02| Wednesday, April 2, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 10
🎙️ Episode Title: Navigating Life’s TransitionsPodcast: The Right Intentions with Todd Tononi🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of The Right Intention, Todd dives into one of life’s most universal and yet deeply personal experiences—transition. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, a relationship change, empty nesting, a health diagnosis, or simply a season of soul-searching, this episode offers grounded, faith-filled insight to help you move forward with purpose and peaceTodd unpacks the emotional weight of life’s in-between moments and how we can view them not as detours—but divine invitations. Drawing from scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, he helps you embrace uncertainty as a sacred space where transformation takes root.📖 Key Scriptures Referenced:Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “To everything there is a season…”Isaiah 43:18-19 – “See, I am doing a new thing…”Philippians 3:13-14 – “Forgetting what is behind…”Romans 8:28 – “God works all things together for good…”💡 Episode Highlights:Why transitions often feel uncomfortable—but are necessary for growthHow to recognize when God is calling you to release the oldThe difference between “letting go” and “giving up”How to press on with confidence even when the path is unclearReal-life strategies for anchoring your faith when life is shifting around you📝 Reflection Prompts:What season of life am I currently in—and how is God inviting me to grow through it?What is one thing I need to release in order to move forward in faith?What would it look like to trust God even when I don’t understand the full picture?📣 Call to Action:Share this episode with someone navigating a big life changeJournal your thoughts using the prompts aboveLet us know how this message resonated—tag @ToddTononi and #TheRightIntentions on social media📌 Next Episode Teaser:Don’t miss next week’s episode: “Sacred Rest: Embracing Sabbath for the Busy Soul” — a much-needed conversation on slowing down, reconnecting with God, and finding restoration in a culture obsessed with hustle.
9. Navigating Overwhelm: Strategies for Intentional Living Amidst Chaos
34:08| Thursday, March 20, 2025|Season 2, Ep. 9
🎙 Episode Summary:Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, and life? In this episode, we dive into how to live with intention amidst chaos, using practical strategies and biblical wisdom from 1 & 2 Timothy. Learn how to prioritize what truly matters, strengthen your spiritual foundation, and create habits that bring clarity, peace, and direction—even in the busiest seasons of life.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why intentional living matters and how it prevents burnout.✅ Identifying your sources of overwhelm—workload, expectations, and self-doubt.✅ Lessons from Paul’s perseverance while facing trials and imprisonment.✅ Practical strategies to implement today:Setting priorities (Matthew 6:33)Mindfulness & prayer (1 Timothy 4:8)Setting boundaries (2 Timothy 2:16)✅ How small, consistent steps lead to lasting impact (2 Timothy 4:7).📖 Biblical Verses Mentioned:2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."1 Timothy 6:12 – "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life."Matthew 6:33 – "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."1 Timothy 4:8 – "For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things."2 Timothy 4:7 – "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."1 Timothy 1:5 – "Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."✨ Take Action:🔹 What’s one small step you can take today to live with more intention? 🔹 Which of these biblical insights spoke to you the most? DM me or leave a comment! 🔹 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Apple Podcasts 👉 SpotifyFollow Todd Tononi on Social Media: 📲 Instagram: @toddtononi 📲 Facebook: @toddtononi 📲 LinkedIn: @toddtononi

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17. When Boundaries Are Tested

16. Building Boundaries

15. The Assignment of Healing

14. Reclaim Your Purpose

13. The Purpose of Pressure

12. Finding Joy in the Mundane

11. Sacred Rest — Embracing Sabbath for the Busy Soul

10. Maneuvering through Life's Transitions

9. Navigating Overwhelm: Strategies for Intentional Living Amidst Chaos