The Winning Family Podcast

Does your teenager lack motivation or confidence? In this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage discuss five crucial steps you can take as a parent to teach your kids to set goals that will infuse them with new motivation, purpose, direction, and confidence. One of the greatest joys you will experience as a parent is not so much in seeing your kids achieve their goals but ultimately in who they are be...

Every family ends up somewhere, but few end up somewhere on purpose. Have you drifted in your marriage or family? What has caused your marriage or family to drift? Who do you want to become as a husband or wife? Who do you want to become as a parent? How can you help infuse motivation and confidence in your kids? During this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage share five critical shifts every family...

Are insecurities holding your child back from becoming who God created them to be? Insecurity can rear its ugly head regardless of age; from toddlers to teenagers, every child will deal with insecurity at some point in their lives. Join Rodney & Michelle Gage with podcast host, Dr. Linda Travelute, as they address top reasons why children feel insecure in today's culture and how you can help y...

We live in a world where 50% of marriages end in divorce. Couples may have good intentions at the beginning of their marriage relationship, but when life becomes difficult and couples encounter challenges, their relationship starts to break down. Join Rodney & Michelle Gage along with host, Dr. Linda Travelute, as they share how to build an unbreakable "bond" in your marriage relationship by s...

Just as the seasons change from fall to winter, summer, & spring; our parenting journeys have seasons that we all experience. Some seasons bring joy, and others may bring pain; some can feel calm, and others full of change. Join Rodney & Michelle Gage along with our host, Dr. Linda Travelute, as they share what the fours season of parenting are & help you learn to navigate each season...

Being a parent of a teenager isn’t easy! With all the challenges that this role brings, one of the most important things that you can do in your relationship with your teen is build security in your relationship. How? By giving your teens what they want! Join Rodney Gage & Dr. Linda Travelute as they discuss four things that your teen wants from you as a parent whether they communicate it or n...

There’s no perfect parent, but there are certain roles, expectations, and issues we can bring into our relationship with our children that can do real harm! Join Rodney & Michelle Gage, along with Dr. Linda Travelute, as they reveal 6 roles that parents play that can sabotage your relationship with your teen to stop hurting your relationships and start helping them instead.

When needs go unmet, it leads to negative thoughts. Negative thoughts lead to negative emotions. And negative emotions lead to negative behavior. Join Rodney & Michelle Gage, along with Dr. Linda Travelute, as they discuss eight masks that teens wear to hide unspoken needs so that you can unmask your child and get to the real issue behind their behavior.

Parents, you may experience days where you feel like you will never understand your child’s emotions. It’s difficult to navigate our own emotions, let alone someone else’s! But, without addressing your child’s emotional needs, they will stay stuck struggling to fight their way out of an emotional battle that you can help them win. Join Rodney & Michelle Gage, along with Dr. Linda Travelute, as...

If your teenager isn't telling you that something is wrong, then everything must be okay, right? Wrong! Teenagers don't always open up about what is actually happening in their lives which can lead parents to make false assumptions and miss opportunities to help their teen navigate what they are going through. Join Rodney & Michelle Gage, along with Dr. Linda Travelute, as they unpack 6 false...

Wouldn't it be incredible as parents if our children came equipped with gauges like a dashboard on a car that would alert us when they were running low on a particular need in their life? Kids don’t always communicate what they need, and it can be challenging as parents to know what is truly going on in their hearts and minds. Join us on our latest podcast episode as Rodney & Michelle Gage alo...

When it comes to relationships, not everything always goes as we hope it will. Relationships are messy – and the relationship between parent and child is no exception! As parents, we want to protect our children and help them be successful, happy, and secure in their relationship with the Lord. But what happens when things don’t go quite as you planned? Join Rodney & Michelle Gage along with h...

According to the latest research, the number one concern that is on the minds and hearts of parents today is mental health. Depression, anxiety, and suicide rates are on the rise, and the pressure to perform academically, athletically, and socially has become a heavy weight for our youth to carry. Tune in as Pastor Rodney & Michelle Gage along with host, Dr. Linda Travelute emphasize the impor...

As followers of Christ, we are called to show others honor and respect. This calling begins first and foremost in the home. Join us for our latest podcast episode with Rodney & Michelle Gage along with host, Dr. Linda Travelute, as they delve into the importance of modeling honor for your children as well as share practical ways that you can establish a foundation of honor in your home.

Marital growth is not automatic. It's a process. As the old saying goes, it's not how you start; it's how you finish. During the episode, Rodney and Michelle will discuss the typical pattern and trap couples fall into that sabotages their marital growth and share three steps every couple can take to jumpstart their love and intimacy.

As Christian families, we are called to be Salt and Light. Why is teaching leadership to our kids so important? Because leadership is influence. In this episode, you will learn how you can raise leaders in your household who can positively change today's world.

The power of knowing each of your children's unique personalities will help you understand why they think and do things differently from others, make decisions in different ways, are energized by different things, and respond to conflict in different ways. When we understand our child's bent and equip them to understand how to harness their personality in healthy and productive ways, it can make a...

How do you safeguard your marriage from temptations, secrets, or compromising situations that erode trust and transparency in your marriage? In this episode, Rodney & Michelle will discuss how to establish healthy boundaries that will save your marriage from disappointment and despair so you can have an unbreakable bond in your marriage relationship.

You don't have to sacrifice your most-cherished personal relationships to achieve your career ambitions. You can thrive at both! During this episode, you will learn three ways to win at work and home.

Tolerance, inclusion, and equality are hot topics in our culture today. Sadly, our culture no longer believes in objective truth. Truth has become relative. Truth is subjective and determined by a person's personal feelings and opinions. During this episode, Rodney and Michelle will discuss a practical blueprint for parents to equip their kids to stand firm on their beliefs and determine right fro...

We all have a God-given GPS placed inside of us. Our gifts, goals, passions, and struggles play a big part in helping us discover our natural strengths. In this episode, you will learn that when each family member finds their unique GPS, it will boost their confidence and give clarity, direction, and purpose to their lives.

Most of us approach parenting the way our parents raised us. That can be good or bad, depending on the approach our parents or caregiver raised us. In this episode, we will discuss four parenting styles that are most common in today's society and discover there is one that can make the most positive difference in shaping our children in a healthy, well-balanced way.

"Unequally yoked" is a Bible term used to describe a couple who does not share the same spiritual unity and priorities regarding the marriage relationship. The question is, what do you do, and how do you change it? In this episode, we will walk you through some practical steps you can take to get on the same page in your marriage relationship.

When we think of leaving our children and grandchildren a part of our lives, it might differ from what we believe. In this episode, you will learn it's far more important to leave something inside our children than what we leave for them.

If you could reduce the activities surrounding your family to just five things, what would those five things be? "Impossible, you say?" In this episode, you will learn how to prioritize what's most important and identify your own top five priorities for your marriage and family.