The Winning Family Podcast

Our lives have become much more complicated and fast-paced than a few decades ago, and people from all walks of life struggle to juggle the demands of work and home. In this episode, you will learn the number one secret to achieving the win-win way.

In the year 2000, 70% of Americans said they belonged to a religious body. In 2021, Gallop research reported the percentage of Americans belonging to a religious body has dropped to 47%. The lowest in American history! Gen Z who was born in 1997 have dropped to 36% that claim to hold no religious affiliation. Barna research indicates 1 out of 5 parents believe they are doing a good job teaching th...

Anger is a real emotion we all struggle with from time to time. How we express it is often what gets us in trouble. What most people don’t realize is that anger is controllable and a choice. The problem is NOT anger, the problem is what we do with our anger. In this episode, you will learn 3 of the most common reasons that causes anger in marriage and 4 ways to defuse it.

Without question, communication is one of the biggest challenges couples face in the marriage relationship. Most of us learned how to communicate with our spouse by watching and listening to how our own parents communicated with each other. Their example was either helpful or hurtful, positive or negative. To make matters worse, our culture provides all the sarcasm, dysfunction and poor examples o...

Every family ends up somewhere, but few end up somewhere on purpose. Today's couples and parents need more than prayer; they need a plan. Unfortunately, there is no university or school you can enroll in to get a degree in marriage or parenting that guarantees success. However, you can learn from the mistakes and successes of others further along in their journey. This is why every couple and pare...

We are facing a crisis of values like never before in our culture. Consequently, it has impacted our marriages and our children. Why do values matter? What can a couple or family do that has neglected building strong values? Is it ever too late to establish our core values as a couple or family? In this episode, you will learn answers to these questions and learn ways to start living your values s...

As the old saying goes, show me your friends and I will show you your future. Kids who are struggling with their self worth, identity, and feelings of loneliness are even more vulnerable to gravitating to the wrong kind of friends to gain acceptance. Join us for this episode as we share 3 characteristics to pass onto your kids to help them know what kind of friends to identify in order to have lif...

During this episode of The Winning Family Podcast, Rodney and Michelle Gage, along with Podcast Host Dr. Linda Travelute, address a difficult but important question, “What do you do when your marriage ends?” Unfortunately, according to statistics, one in two marriages today eventually ends in divorce. But, just because your marriage has ended, life has not. Join us in this episode as we share the...

Did you know that confidence can be learned and developed? As parents, we have the honor and privilege to help build our child’s self confidence by speaking truth and life in a culture that is constantly tearing their confidence down. Join Rodney and Michelle Gage along with Podcast Host Dr. Linda Travelute as they share five ways that you can help build your child’s confidence.

Who are you? This question can be answered in many ways! While there are many factors that make up our identity, we believe there is one thing, or person rather, that is the foundation from which we build our identity. During this episode of The Winning Family Podcast, Rodney & Michelle Gage along with host, Dr. Linda Travelute, discuss 4 reasons why helping your child learn their true identit...

Have you ever experienced a security breach? How about a security breach in your marriage? For a marriage to be successful, it is crucial that a husband and wife feel secure in their relationship. Many things can lead to insecurity in our lives insecurity in ourselves and in our relationships with one another. But as we work towards building security in our marriage, we can see that we truly are b...

Do you ever feel lost or overwhelmed when it comes to how or what to pray for your family? We have found a powerful, systematic prayer from the Bible called “Aaron’s Priestly Prayer” that we use daily to pray over the loved ones in our own lives. Tune in to our newest podcast episode, where Rodney and Michelle Gage, along with Podcasts Host Dr. Linda Travelute share 5 prayers that you can pray to...

Many people don’t realize just how important a father figure is in the lives of their children. Men, your role is without question one the most important in your family, but one of the most challenging! So, how can we lead our families well in today’s culture? Join Rodney and Michelle Gage, along with Podcasts Host Dr. Linda Travelute as they discuss 5 key areas you can focus on to lead your famil...

A marriage relationship is simple, but it's not easy! At the same time, we don't have to make it so complicated! Marriage is one of the most challenging yet most gratifying of all relationships. Is it even possible to simplify your marriage when so many things compete for each other's time and attention? During this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage and Podcast Host Dr. Linda Travelute discuss thr...

Why is having a spirit of enthusiasm so crucial for kids and teenagers? Enthusiasm is a fascinating virtue or spirit that is difficult to explain but easy to see in others. During this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage and Podcast Host Linda Travelute discuss three common "enthusiasm spasms" or emotions that sabotage kids from being enthusiastic about life, goals, responsibilities, and their futur...

One of the greatest temptations in all of our relationships is to treat each other as "common or ordinary." Familiarity is the enemy of honor. The more we are around people, the easier it is to take them for granted. During this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage, along with Podcasts Host Dr. Linda Travelute discuss what honor is and isn't and challenge us to rethink and restore the value of honor...

Several factors shape our attitudes, perspectives, and expectations that can cause couples to feel like they are on two different pages or rowing in opposite directions. While there can be many “good things” or “best practices” we can learn from, it is still essential to openly discuss how you will agree to work together as a team in your marriage and home. Join us as Rodney & Michelle Gage an...

Rodney Gage's new book entitled "The Double Win" is officially available everywhere. This timely book will be a life-changing tool for busy couples and parents trying to juggle the demands between work and home. During this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage and Podcast Host Dr. Linda Travelute give an overview of the eight questions featured in the book to help you win at work and home. They will...

It all starts with the end in mind. In this inaugural episode, Rodney & Michelle Gage, along with Podcast hosts Dr. Linda Travelute, discuss the importance of having a vision for your marriage and family. By asking four critical questions, couples and parents can begin building a framework around what could be and should be in their most important relationships.