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The Family Shift with Rodney & Michelle Gage is a monthly podcast that brings you personal & practical advice to help you shift from where you are to where you desire to be in your most important relationships.

Rodney & Michelle Gage

  • Sep 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 19 EPISODES


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6 Questions That Will Shift the Atmosphere of Your Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020


At some point, all couple feelsl 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.

Helping Your Kids Stay Enthusiastic About School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020


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.

How To Establish An Atmosphere of Love & Forgiveness In Your Home

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020


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.

How To Root Out Racism In Our Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020


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.

Family Shift Podcast Mother's Day Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020


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.

Overcoming Worry and Stress During Covid-19 | Episode 14

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020


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.

Helping Our Kids Choose the Right Friends | Episode 13

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020


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.

The Power of Appreciation | Episode 11

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020


Ideas To Shift Your Family In 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020


3 Keys To A New Vision For Your Family | Episode 10

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019


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.

How To Shape A Positive Identity In Your Child's Life | Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019


Even 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.

Stages of Parenting | Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019


Join Rodney & Michelle Gage while they discuss the various stages of parenting.

How To Create A Healthy Family Culture | Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019


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.  

How To Get On The Same Page In Your Marriage | Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 33:32


How To Get On The Same Page In Your Marriage There are several factors that shape our attitudes, perspective, and expectations that can cause couples to feel like they are on two completely different pages or rowing in opposite directions. The question is, “how does a couple get on the same page?” How To Communicate With Your Spouse Unfortunately, for many couples, what started out as the “ideal,” turns into an “ordeal” simply because they have a difficult time seeing eye to eye and agreeing on the little things. These little disagreements (misalignment) can quickly escalate into becoming big issues that divide and derail marriages. The good news is that it’s never too late to make the shift! The first step to get your marriage back on track is to understand where you both are coming from. Your unique backgrounds and experiences have shaped your beliefs and perspectives. Learn more and download the worksheet to complete with your spouse on the Family Shift website: www.familyshift.com/podcast

How To Handle Anger | Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 33:32


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 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. 1. Understand What Is Causing Your Anger 2. Think About It And Talk About It Before You Act On It Visit www.familyshift.com/podcast and www.familyshift.com/blog for more resources to stop the drift and make the shift to tighten your bond!

The Power Of Commitment | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 33:32


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 marriages and to help teach our children.

How To Handle Conflict | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 33:32


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.

How To Balance Work & Home | Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 28:32


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.

The Danger Of The Drift | Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 25:35


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.

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