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Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage

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A podcast with the goal to change the way couples show up in marriage, hosts Chris and Johnna Farrell expose their own marriage mishaps and miscommunications for the growth of others. If they haven’t been through it, these parents to four bring in other couples, individuals, and experts who have. From parenting, to communication, to sex, to finances, they leave no marital or life stone left unturned. Chris and Johnna believe you can't control anyone but yourself, so if you grow yourself (personally, spiritually, mentally, and physically) you will undoubtedly grow your marriage. About the hosts: Chris and Johnna have been married for seven years, together for nine, and have four kids five and under. Chris is a long-time fitness professional turned online entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host. Johnna is a stay-at-home mom, certified Strategic Interventionist (life coach), podcast host, and Partnerships Assistant for a large podcast network. Life is crazy, but Chris and Johnna saw what it was like to lead separate lives and go through the motions, but with a little bit of personal growth and a whole lot of Jesus, they are on a mission to thrive through every season and bring their listeners along with them.
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Episodes

134-Did Dr. John Delony Give Bad Marriage Advice?

In this episode, Chris & Johnna react to a marriage advice response from the Dr. John Delony Show on the Dave Ramsey Network. 1:00-10:30- Chris's comical confession 11:00 ---- John Delony Show Marriage Advice Reaction Links mentioned in the episode: Kenneth Copeland John Delony Show Full clip Mike Winger Divorce Evidence: Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscrib...

Mar 13, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 134

133- Are We Fools To Have More Kids?

In this episode, Chris & Johnna announce Baby Farrell #6 and cover a myriad of topics around their decision to bring another life into the world. Fear of having another kid in this crazy world. Are Christians called to Big Families? Allowing our kids to be critical thinkers about Christianity. The Sanctifying nature of parenting. Non-eternal issues that cause us to limit how fruitful we are. Does God care about every little detail in our lives? Are we foolish to have more kids due to health ...

Nov 08, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 133

132- Lessons From Our First 10 Years of Marriage

WOW! Ten years of marriage. In this epsode Chris and Johnna cover the lessons from their first 10 years of marriage, what will make the next 10 years successfull and why they don't have the grass is always greener complex. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513- 449-1798!) Buy us a coffee (aka help with produc...

Jul 13, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 132

131- There are Lessons in the Trials

In this Episode Chris & Johnna cover their challenging month of February. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513- 449-1798!) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Mar 03, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 131

130- Balancing Saving Money & Taking the Trip

In this episode Chris & Johnna podcast from the car on the way back from the AFC divisional playoff matchup between the Bills and Bengals in Buffalo, New York. The first 20 minutes are the details and recap and the last 20 minutes are the two major takeways for us & the question of idolizing margin and making memories. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscri...

Jan 25, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 130

129-Top Signs of an Emotionally & Spiritually Mature Man

In this episode Chris & Johnna put their spin on the top signs of an emotionally mature man and cover their top signs of an emotionally and spiritually mature man. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513- 449-1798!) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us o...

Jan 16, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 129

128- Help! My Marriage is Boring

Most experts will say the answer to fixing a boring marriage is about finding a hobby, working out together, taking more vacations together, better communication with each other, blah, blah ,blah. Chris & Johnna Disagree! In this episode, the couple reveal the top reason they no longer have a boring marriage and the exact advice they would give to anyone with a boring marriage! Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? H...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 18 min

127- Let's Get Deep (The Game)

Looking for a casual podcast episode to listen to? In this episode, Chris and Johnna play the card game "Let's Get Deep". Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513- 449-1798!) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Jan 04, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 127

126-BEST OF PODCAST- Stumbling Through Infidelity

Since the shows inception in 2019 this is THE MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODE IN GYGYM HISTORY. Enjoy! Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview couple Ben and Megan Ballein on their journey through infertility, infidelity, separation, and restoration. Listen as real life couple takes us through how they stumbled through the toughest of times to get to where they are now. Topics Covered: Lack of communication in marriage Justifying situations Infertility Setting boundaries or building fences in your m...

Dec 28, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 126

125- What is the Right Response to Anger?

In this episode, Chris and Johnna cover in depth the right response to anger. Don't forget to listen to episode 124 first for for part I of this 2 part series. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Resources Mentioned: Anger Spectrum How to Possess Righteous Anger Embrace the Fire Youtube Clip Enduring Word Bible Commentary (David Guzik) Holy Bible: James 1:19 Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe t...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 125

124- The Dark Side of Anger

In this episode, Chris and Johnna share audio clips and various resources that they discovered in an effort to understand their recent angry reactions. The comparison is Sinful vs. Righteous Anger. Don't forget to head over to episode 125 for the second part of this topic. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Resources Mentioned: Anger Spectrum Holy Bible: James Chapter 4: Verses 1-3 Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us ...

Dec 19, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 124

123- Reacting to Missed Expectations

In this episode, Chris and Johnna hop on the mic from the mountains of Pigeon Forge,Tennesee as they cover in real time, missed expectations and three main ways to react to them. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact ...

Dec 12, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 123

122 -Off-The-Cuff Marriage Advice

In this episode, Chris and Johnna pull up Reddit feeds and give some off-the-cuff marriage advice for some common and not so common spousal issues on the internet. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Dec 05, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 122

121-How Self Awareness Can Miss the Mark

In this episode, Chris, Johnna (and baby Luken) review how Episode 002 (The One Quality You Can't Grow Without) missed the mark and how 2 more kids, 3 more years of marriage and better theology have impacted their opinion. Wanna expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffe...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 121

120- How Mom of Five Worked Out 100 Straight Days

In this episode, Chris interviews Johnna on her incredible accomplishment of achieving 100 consecutive days of workouts! This episode the couple cover: Johnna's backstory of disordered eating, multiple babies & crash dieting through the years. The trigger that pushed her to change. Staying consistent through the excuses of kids & chaos. Practical protocol she followed Johnna's opinion on the Body Positivity Movement How she is going to continue her journey the next 60-90 days. Wanna expa...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 120

119- The Best Marriage Advice We Could Ever Give

In this episode, Chris and Johnna review the three pillars that started the GYGYM podcast back in 2019 and introduce new podcast pillars they will never outgrow. This is the Best Marriage Advice they could ever give. Wanna expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/...

May 04, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 119

118- Feeling Seen & Heard

In this episode, Chris sneak attacks Johnna on the couch for a random recording in an episode that covers feeling seen & heard from both spouses perspective. Wanna expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Mar 01, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 118

117- Couch Convo Reflection Q's

As a follow up to episode 116 on the same couch, minutes later and alot more slap happy, we decided to throw in a bonus episode with some couch convo reflection convo's. Wanna connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Feb 24, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 117

116- Listen If You're Bored

Yep. Podcasting still feels impossible in this season of 5 kids 6 and under but here's a quick update on what's new in our world. Wanna connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production costs!)...

Feb 24, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 116

115- Random Night Time Convos

Couldn't tell you all the things we covered. Important thing is baby #5 came, we never thought we would have time for podcasting again, yet "HEAR" we are :) Wanna expand on this episode and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Jan 06, 202250 minEp. 115

114- When God Says Move

In this episode Chris & Johnna hop back on the mic with an update on the latest aggressive move before baby#5. Wanna expand on this episode and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Oct 27, 202142 minEp. 114

113 - Deepening Family Communication

In this episode Chris and Johnna interview Author Steve Demme from Building Faith Families.Org & the Building Faith Families Podcast. Listen in as Steve covers practical and biblical advice for us to step up and deepen our family communication through growing our relationship with Jesus and in turn our spouse and kids. Find Steve's Books,Work & Podcast http://www.buildingfaithfamilies.org/ Steve's Math Curriculum Love GYGYM? Be sure to send us a message! 513-620-4333 OR help us with prod...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 113

112- 3 Contributing Factors of Depression

In this episode Chris & Johnna cover the heavy topic of depression. The couple share their personal experiences and cover in depth the contributing factors to blame in many cases of depression and ways to combat it. Wanna expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! GO FUNDE ME LINK: https://gofund.me/0358f6bf Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coff...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 112

111- Kid Hacks, Distractions & Life Lessons

In this episode Chris & Johnna hop on the mic unscripted and sharing their perspective on current wins, losses and challenges to get you thinking about ways to take control of yours and your family's life. Wanna expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym F...

Sep 09, 202156 minEp. 111

110- Becoming A Man Who Is Leading His Family Well

In this episode Chris and Johnna interview John Michael Clark from the Family Captain Podcast & coaching program. John Michael covers evidence of a man who is leading his family well, God's design for the family, why culture is fighting back and the joys and power of sex in marriage. Listen in as John Michael covers practical pillars and biblical advice for men to step up as the man God calls them to be as the Family Captain. Find John Michael: Facebook Podcast Love GYGYM? Be sure to send us...

Aug 26, 202159 minEp. 110

109- Admitting Failure as a Couple

In this episode Chris and Johnna cover difficult seasons in marriage and the health in admitting failure as a couple. Wanna expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us @513-620-4333! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social...

Aug 10, 202155 minEp. 109

108- BC: Triggers Author - Amber Lia Interview

In this episode Chris and Johnna tie a bow on their first book club series (Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses) by interviewing one of the co-authors, Amber Lia. In the interview Amber gets vulnerable by sharing her story of how the idea for the book was born, and reminds us of how one step of obedience towards God can change the entire trajectory of our lives. Listen in as Amber gives practical and biblical advice for intentional parenting, teamwork in m...

Jul 21, 202159 minEp. 108

107 - Married at First Sight

In this episode Chris and Johnna discuss their newest guilty pleasure, the show Married at First Sight, and bring it home with some golden nuggets on having a firm foundation in marriage. Don't forget you can text us @ 513-620-4333!

Jul 13, 202145 minEp. 107

106- Growing Through Unexpected Adversity

In this episode, Chris and Johnna share the unexpected adversity that hit their family and how they plan to grow through it. Love GYGYM? Here are ways you can support us! 1. Text us @ 513-620-4333 - let us know your feedback or ask a question! 2. Follow/subscribe to the show 3. Share the show or episode! 4. Buy us a coffee @ buymeacoffee.com/gygym (aka help with production)

Jun 30, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 106
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