The Winning Family Podcast

The Winning Family Podcast

by Rodney & Michelle Gage

Self-Improvement Relationships

Season 1

6 Roles Parents Play That Sabotage Their Relationship With Their Teens

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.

8 Different Masks Teens Wear To Hide Unspoken Needs

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.

6 Ways to Monitor The Emotional Gages of Your Teenager

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 they share 6 ways that you can monitor the emotional gauges of your teenager and resources to support you along your journey.

6 False Assumptions Parents Make About Their Teenagers Unspoken Needs

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 assumptions parents often make and share encouragement for parents raising teenagers in today's confusing and challenging culture.

5 Emotional Needs (Gauges) of Teenagers

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 along with host, Dr. Linda Travelute, reveal 5 emotional needs that your teenager has, how to address them, and above all, how to trust in God as our ultimate provider to meet all of our needs.

Unfulfilled Expectations

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 host, Dr. Linda Travelute, as they discuss how to navigate unfulfilled expectations with your children.

Understanding Your Teens Behaviors

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 importance of connecting individually with your teens as well as share practical strategies that you can use to support your child’s individual needs.

How to Establish Honor in the Household

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.

Why Couples Stop Growing In Their Marriage

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.

How to Teach Your Kids to be Leaders

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.

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