Family Shift Podcast Episode #19 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
At some point, all couple feels stuck in their relationship. In this episode, Rodney & Michelle share 6 Questions that will shift the atmosphere of your marriage not matter what you might be facing.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #18 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
With safety concerns surrounding school openings, how do you help your kids stay enthusiastic about going back to school? During this episode, Rodney & Michelle discuss 3 enthusiasm spasms that sabotage our perspective and offer the antidote to help our kids remain optimistic about their future.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #17 | Rodney Gage & Dr. Rod Masteller
Do you have an atmosphere of love & forgiveness in your home? The truth is, it’s something we all desire, but it can be hard to establish. In this episode, Rodney Gage has a conversation with Dr. Rod Masteller about how we can cultivate more love & grace in our homes.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #16 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
The recent unjust deaths of Black American citizens that have sparked outrage & violence in our country, Rodney & Michelle Gage, will help us dive into this much-needed topic with our kids.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #15 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
How do you feel you are doing as a mom during these stressful times? Did you know you are actually doing better than you think you are? In this month's episode Rodney & Michelle want to encourage you and give you 5 ways you can hold on to faith during these unprecedented times.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #14 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
How are your marriage and family holding up during the COVID-19 crisis? Are the members of your household feeling stressed, worried, or anxious? In this month's episode, we're going to talk through 3 ways to navigate through these emotions with your family during these uncertain times.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #13 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
Do you worry about the negative influence the wrong friends can have on your kids? As the old saying goes, "show me your friends, and I will show you your future." Join Rodney & Michelle Gage as they discuss this important topic. During this episode, they will share three qualities to look for in a friendship. These qualities are not only crucial for our kids but us as adults as well.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #12 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
Do you feel unappreciated by your spouse & kids? Do you wish there was more of an attitude of gratitude in your home? Join Rodney & Michelle for this episode as they talk about The Power of Appreciation.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #11 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
Join Rodney & Michelle Gage as they kick off 2020 with 20 ideas couples & parents can put into action to propel them to live with greater intention in the new year.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #10 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
In this episode Rodney & Michelle Gage discuss 3 keys to defining or re-defining your vision for your marriage and family for the new decade of 2020. No matter what stage or season you’re in, it’s never too late to become who you intended to be as a family.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #9 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
How To Shape A Positive Identity In Your Child's LifeEven at an early age, children are forming opinions about themselves that are either positive or negative. How do you help your children develop a healthy self-image? In this episode, Rodney & Michelle Gage share three beliefs that we must instill in the hearts and minds of our children when it comes to shaping a positive identity in their lives.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #8 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
It’s been said, parenting is simple, but it’s not easy! Raising children is one of the most challenging yet rewarding joys and responsibilities we will ever have in life. However, the greatest challenge is that our children don’t come with instructions. During this episode, Rodney and Michelle Gage break down the four stages of parenting and shares what the main objectives should be during each stage.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
Family Shift Podcast Episode #7 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
How To Create A Healthy Family Culture
Have you ever thought long and hard about what values are important to you and your family? What are the guiding principles, priorities, or qualities that you use to define or shape your marriage and family? Why are these questions so important? Because what we believe determines how we live. Our values not only drive our priorities and decisions, but they also shape the culture of our marriage and family relationships.
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
As the old saying goes, it takes teamwork to make the dream work…
Family Shift Podcast Episode #6 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?
Amos 3:3 (NLT)
How To Communicate With Your Spouse
The decisions you need to make as a couple, whether it's agreeing on who is going to clean the house, how to discipline the kids, handle the finances, set boundaries with the in-laws, or who helps the kids with their homework, are endless when it comes to dividing and conquering the many roles and responsibilities within the marriage relationship. Making these decisions can be a challenge if you and your spouse struggle to get on the same page and agree on a direction to take. Each of you may feel strongly that your perspective is the right way to go, but have you ever thought about how you came to think or feel that way?
Our beliefs determine our behavior. What you believe determines how you live.
— Rodney Gage, Family Shift Book
As the old saying goes, it takes teamwork to make the dream work.
Family Shift Podcast Episode #5 | Rodney & Michelle Gage
If there is one thing that will erode and destroy a marriage relationship over time it is pent up anger. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.
Anger is a real emotion we all struggle with from time to time. How we express it is often what gets us in trouble. In this months podcast, Rodney & Michelle discuss the importance of taking a step back and reflecting on what is actually causing you to feel angry. When we do, it can actually help you gain a better perspective and help you deal with your anger in a healthy and productive way.
Unfortunately, our culture today seems to promote and reinforce the notion that life should be hassle-free with no long-term obligations or commitments to anything or anyone.
There’re many reasons why people fear commitment and there are many reasons why commitment matters in our lives, careers and especially in our relationships. In this month’s podcast, Rodney and Michelle share 3 reasons why the power of commitment is so important to our marriage and helps teach our children lasting values.
Reveal Our Values
Shape Our Lives
Determine Our Future
According to marriage and family counselor Dr. John Gottman, 69% of marriage conflicts are never solved. That means we are often having the same fight over and over again. Dr. Gottman, also studied couples on how they fight for over 16 years. He said, Now he can watch a couple for only 5 minutes & determine within 91% accuracy whether the couple will make it or if they will divorce. He said, it’s all in how you fight. It’s not “if” you fight, it’s “how” you fight.
In a recent study conducted by Small Business Trends, out of 38 countries surveyed (1 being the best and 38 being the worst) America ranks #30 in balancing Work & Home. 66% of all full-time employees strongly believe they do not have a healthy work-life balance.
In a recent study conducted by Small Business Trends, out of 38 countries surveyed (1 being the best and 38 being the worst) America ranks #30 in balancing Work & Home. 66% of all full-time employees strongly believe they do not have a healthy work-life balance. In this episode Rodney and Michelle Gage talk about the pattern of busyness and share 3 steps we can take to start building more margin into our lives.
All families experience drift from time to time. The danger is when we don't realize we're drifting. In this episode Rodney and Michelle Gage share 5 warning signs of the drift and give us 3 things we can do to shift the drift so we can live with greater intention in our marriage and family relationships.
All families experience drift from time to time. The danger is when we don’t realize we’re drifting. In this episode Rodney and Michelle Gage share 5 warning signs of the drift and give us 3 things we can do to shift the drift so we can live with greater intention in our marriage and family relationships.
