Xtreme Parenting Podcast

Join Pastor Mike Rodgers and Selikka Wood as they reflect on the final part of Pastor Keith Battle's 7-part sermon series "Keep Running". "The Village Group Chat" is available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App. Connect with them... Instagram: @mikejrodgers1, @no_ordinary_mom or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Join Pastor Mike and special guest host Pastor Shaun for Pt. 6 of the sermon series "Keep Running." Zion's Senior Pastor, Keith Battle, explores how critical it is for us to protect our energy by controlling our anger. "The Village Group Chat" is available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App. Connect with them... Instagram: @mikejrodgers1, @shaunbmason or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Join Pastor Mike and Selikka for a few bonus episodes unpacking the new series from Zion's Senior Pastor, Keith Battle. Keep Running Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud and the Zion Anywhere App. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore the Power of Forgiveness as it was communicated during Part 3 of Pastor Battle's series, "Keep Running". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore the Power of Perseverance as it was communicated during Part 2 of Pastor Battle's series, "Keep Running". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore Part 1 of Pastor Battle's series "Keep Running". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore Parts 6 & 7 of Pastor Battle's series "Rock Solid: Building & Remodeling Our Homes God's Way". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore Part 5 of Pastor Battle's series "Rock Solid: Building & Remodeling Our Homes God's Way". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore Part 3 & 4 of Pastor Battle's series "Rock Solid: Building & Remodeling Our Homes God's Way". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore Pastor Battle's series "Rock Solid: Building & Remodeling Our Homes God's Way". Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Selikka and Pastor Mike as they explore the final sermon from Pastor Battle's series "It is Written - The Power of Writing Your Vision!" The Village Group Chat is also returning for its second season June 2023. Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Pastor Mike and Selikka for a few bonus episodes unpacking the new series from Zion's Senior Pastor, Keith Battle. "It Is Written - The Power of Writing Your Vision" highlights the importance of protecting our God-given visions. Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Pastor Mike and Selikka for a few bonus episodes unpacking the new series from Zion's Senior Pastor, Keith Battle. "It Is Written - The Power of Writing Your Vision" highlights the importance of protecting our God-given visions. Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Pastor Mike and Selikka for a few bonus episodes unpacking the new series from Zion's Senior Pastor, Keith Battle. "It Is Written - The Power of Writing Your Vision" highlights the importance of protecting our God-given visions. Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and the Zion Anywhere App.

Join Pastor Mike and Selikka for a few bonus episodes unpacking the new series from Zion's Senior Pastor, Keith Battle. "It Is Written - The Power of Writing Your Vision" highlights the importance of protecting our God-given visions. Available now on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud and the Zion Anywhere App.

Tune in as Selikka and Pastor Mike wrap up Season 1 by reflecting on the most funniest and impactful moments of the season, as well as sharing their hopes for Season 2 (in January)! Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Join Pastor Mike, Selikka Wood, and special guest Rachel Stafford as they explore ways the Church can support all families of diverse learners. This is definitely a conversation you do not want to miss!!! Be sure to connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1, @TheVillageGroupChat or Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Tune in as Pastor Mike and Selikka discuss the different types of intelligence and how they can lend themselves to our talents and be utilized in our relationships with others. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Selikka recently had the opportunity to attend the MegaCon 2022 Family Ministry Conference in Nashville, TN and she returned with great insight surrounding Leadership and Family Discipleship. Tune in as she shares it all with Pastor Mike! Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Tune in as Pastor Mike & Selikka discuss the cause, effects, and importance of breaking generational curses. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Tune in as Selikka & Pastor Mike discuss why they believe parents sometimes place unrealistic expectations on children, as well as what they do to help their own children manage their emotions. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Tune in as Pastor Mike & Selikka discuss the differences between generations and the importance of appreciating the value that grandparents contribute to the lives of their grandchildren. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Tune in as Selikka and Pastor Mike recap an amazing conversation that they recently had with License and Board Certified Therapist, Dr. Chinwe Williams around the topic of Bullying & School Safety. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

In this episode Pastor Mike & Selikka discuss the role that family dynamics play in the process of a child's discovery of their gifts and abilities. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Join Pastor Mike and Selikka as they provide tools and techniques that will motivate you to upgrade your interaction with your children. On a daily basis, our children are placed inside environments that are draining. Let's ensure our homes are not one of them! Available on Youtube, iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Connect with them... IG: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

Pastor Mike and Selikka discuss Gary Chapman's revolutionary concept, The Five Love Languages. As they dive deeper into this topic, their hope is to provide listeners with tangible tools to effectively love your partner. Available on Youtube, iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Connect with them... IG: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

In this episode Pastor Mike & Selikka share why they believe it's so difficult for people to own their mistakes. They also discuss the importance of love and respect in a relationship and the beauty of being authentically you. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

In this episode Pastor Mike & Selikka discuss the dangers of living your life on cruise control. They also discuss cruise control parenting and share their strategies for becoming "unstuck". Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

In this episode Pastor Mike & Selikka officially introduce their brand new podcast, The Village Group Chat (formerly known as the Xtreme Parenting Podcast)! Tune in as they discuss why they decided to change the name of the podcast, the importance of having a village and specific characteristics you should look for when building your village. Connect with them... Instagram: @no_ordinary_mom, @mikejrodgers1 or @TheVillageGroupChat Email: VillageGroupChat@gmail.com

That's a wrap!!! Well, that's officially a wrap for Season 2 of the Xtreme Parenting Podcast, but we have a few more seasons left to go! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, highlighting some of the greatest episodes from this season. Season 2 wouldn't have been possible without our listeners, guests, and sound engineers working behind the scenes to make all of this possible. We just want to say, "THANK YOU!" Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. Be sure to connect with Selikka or Mike on IG @no_ordinary_mom or @mikejrodgers1 . If you want to connect with both, they can be reached at xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org .

On this episode Mike and Selikka share both healthy & unhealthy habits that they were exposed to growing up. They reflect on how those habits impacted their self-value and self-worth and which habits concern them the most when it comes to their children. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

On this episode Mike and Selikka welcome children's book author and owner of Brizee Publishing LLC, Brittany Green. Tune in as they discuss the motivation behind her beautifully written books, "Little Black Girl" & "Little Black Boy", why she believes it's so difficult for african americans to share their story, as well as the recent social media backlash she received in response to her books. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Selikka and Mike share how they plan to celebrate with their spouses. They also discuss how we can preserve our children’s sexuality in a culture that oversexualizes just about everything, what age they believe parents should have “The Talk” with their child as well as creative ways to celebrate children on Valentine's Day. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

It's a takeover!! Tune in as Mike and 2 of his closest friends, Melvin and Richard have a candid conversation about all things fatherhood and family. They discuss the current season of their marriages, personal parenting styles and whether they believe spanking is an effective way to curb unwanted behavior in children. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

On this episode, Mike & Selikka have an amazing conversation with Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Generation Hope, Nicole Lynn Lewis. Tune in as Nicole shares her personal journey as a teen mom, the driving force behind the creation of the non-profit organization, Generation Hope, as well as how we as a community can provide support holistically to teen parents. Generation Hope is an organization committed to providing teen parents and their children with the mentors, emotional support, and financial resources needed to thrive in college and in Kindergarten. To connect with Nicole Lynn Lewis or learn more about Generation Hope: - IG and Twitter: supportgenhope - IG and Twitter: NicoleLynnLewis - Website: supportgenerationhope.org *Additional Info: Generation Hope's application cycle is now open, so if you know of a teen mom or dad that is interested in going to college in the DMV, please encourage them to apply -- the deadline is April 1, 2021. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

On this episode Mike & Selikka have an in-depth conversation with Relationship Expert, Pastoral Counselor, International Speaker and Chief Ministry Officer of Volunteers of America, James A. Marshall Jr.! During their discussion, James shares some of the challenges that many couples have carried over from 2020, his thoughts about "seasoned" couples pouring into the next generation, as well as when he believes a couple should seek help for their relationship. To learn more about James Marshall and his relationship and family counseling services visit: Website: KindredHope.com IG: @jamarshalljr Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

On this episode, Selikka & Mike kick off 2021 with a special guest, Purpose Empowerment Coach and founder of "Slaying Self Doubt", Philicia Wallace. Tune in as they discuss how self-doubt has shown up in their parenting journey. Philicia also shares some practical steps that people can take to combat and overcome doubt, fear and insecurity in their own lives. To learn more about Slaying Self Doubt visit: Website: PhiliciaWallace.com FB: Slaying Self Doubt IG: @SlayingSelfDoubt Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org.

On this episode Mike and Selikka do a glance over of 2020 and reflect on the goals that they set for themselves, this time last year. Listen in as they share whether their goals were accomplished or not, what wins they want to celebrate, what they'd change if they could, as well as what areas they need to grow in. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

On the heels of last week's episode "It's A Wonderful Life, Mike and Selikka share their favorite Christmas songs, memories and 3 of the most important life lessons they've ever learned. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

In this episode Selikka and Mike share something that they each remain mindful of as they influence those around them. They also discuss techniques that they use to pick themselves up in moments of difficulty, as well as creative ways that they've managed to maintain meaningful relationships during this season. As mentioned in the episode: If you are at that point where you are considering doing something harmful, we want to plead with you to connect with National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

On this episode Mike & Selikka share more than a few laughs about funny questions that children often ask. They also dive a little deeper by discussing the importance of listening and validating your children's thoughts and becoming comfortable with tackling hard conversations head on. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

On this episode Mike and Selikka welcome a special guest, Dr. Tanna Jackson. Tanna is a wife, mom and founder of "Reagan's Voice", an advocacy group for children with special needs. During their conversation they discuss the driving force behind her passion, how we as a community can best support the families of special needs children as well as the importance of trusting God on your journey. The resources mentioned during this episode are below: - To learn more about "Tribe 139", Zion Church's Special Needs Children Ministry email: XtremeKidz@zionchurch.org - Children and Adults with ADHD: www.chadd.org - Reagan's Voice: www.ReagansVoice.org (Phone:(202)750-0453/ email: Tanna@ReagansVoice.org) - FB: Reagans Voice - IG: ReagansVoice Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

Thanksgiving is officially on the horizon so what better time to FLASHBACK to 1 of Pastor Mike and Selikka's favorite episodes, "Creating an Attitude of Gratitude"! Tune in and take a stroll down memory lane as Pastor Mike and Selikka identify 3 ways to create an attitude of gratitude within your family! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

In this episode Selikka & Mike discuss some very important factors that parents should be mindful of when communicating with their children. They also reflect on moments when they felt like they "blew it" while communicating with their own children. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

On this episode Mike & Selikka recall moments from their own parenting journey, in hopes of offering encouragement to new parents. They discuss the dangers of putting your parenting on "autopilot as well as the importance of not "losing" yourself in your responsibility as a parent. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

Holidays are known for being a fun and joyous time of year for families, but for many people this time of year triggers feelings of grief, loss and loneliness. On this episode, Mike & Selikka discuss the emotional pain that many people experience during the holidays as well as the importance of creating new traditions. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

Tune is as Selikka & Mike share their thoughts about whether the church and the celebration of Halloween can coexist. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

Tune is as Mike & Selikka discuss the benefits of implementing structure and strategies for your family's day as well as why it's critical to allow yourself and your children "brain breaks". Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

We’ve all heard the term “tough love”. It's typically an expression used when someone treats another person harshly or sternly with the assumption that it will somehow help them in the long run. In this episode Mike and Selikka discuss whether or not they believe that "tough love" is really an effective parenting tool! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

On this episode Selikka and Mike discuss the importance of helping your children discover their purpose, opposed to imposing your personal preference for them on their lives. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org

Our country is going through a very difficult time and racial injustice seems to be at the top of the list as the cause of many of it's problems. In this episode Mike and Selikka share moments in their lives that they felt mistreated by authority, as well as discuss whether they believe it's possible to raise children knowledgeable and passionate about the plight of African Americans, while still exhibiting love and appreciation for other cultures. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and the Zion Anywhere App. You can connect directly with Pastor Mike and Selikka on IG @mikejrodgers1 and @no_ordinary_mom or email them xtremeparenting@zionchurch.org