In this episode, Chris and Johnna breakdown the common reasons why couples feel they are incompatible, and ways to combat and function through that incompatibility to have a healthy marriage. 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 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 104
We took a road-trip with our four kids (6 and under) and we have some feedback for all you parents out there on how to [realistically] travel with little people. Where we stayed: Music Road Resort Places we ate (all were family-friendly!): Mamas Farmhouse The Old Mill Bennetts BBQ Flapjacks Places we went: Sweet! (candy store in Gatlinburg) Anakeesta Big Top Arcade Magiquest Beyond the Lens Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! 1. Subscribe to the show 2. Share it 3. Revi...
Jun 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 103
Is long lasting Happiness even possible? 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
May 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 102
Chris and Johnna hold nothing back with a conversation centered around the attack on objective truth being trumped by feelings and the stance we must take to seek truth. 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...
May 14, 2021•57 min•Ep. 101
Marriage, Parenting, Faith Work, Health, Passion Projects, LIFE. Really though, who said it would be easy? 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
May 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 100
Tragedy struck two of our dear friends in our community group last week and the fragility of life has been put into perspective. Listen in as Chris & Johnna discuss the powerful response of their friends and answer the biggest looming question..is God still good? Want to support Tim & Kristi? Go Fund Me Link...
Apr 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 99
We are back from our two week break and you will either love the show more or hate us from here on out.. (Obviously this is Chris) Enjoy! 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...
Apr 14, 2021•49 min•Ep. 98
Text us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this free flowing episode, Chris and Johnna discuss the importance of knowing your limits, the signs of overextending yourself as a couple and how to asses your priorities. 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 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 97
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI 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 Instagram or FB page...
Mar 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 96
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI 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 Instagram or FB page...
Mar 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 95
Text us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna discuss all the ways your marriage is being influenced by who and what is speaking into it. Topics: Who or what is speaking into your marriage? Marriage is hard Who are you getting advice from? What do the people who surround you say about marriage? What are their intentions? Speaking negatively about your spouse to others In-laws How culture views marriage Divorce parties The easy out of divorce How do you discern if the v...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 94
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna cover the frustrating topic of how to handle our kids lying & deceitfulness from chapter 9 of the Triggers book. Show Notes: "Mercy Seat" Talk Small lies become big lies later if not addressed What God thinks about lying Safe environment for honesty personal stories from Chris & Johnna's childhood Hurt feelings when being ignored Two practical op...
Mar 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 93
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 92
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna tackle their takeaways from chapter 8 of the Triggers book: ignoring instruction. Show Notes: Selective hearing Husbands as examples Hurt feelings when being ignored Powerlessness The story I’m telling myself Pride Yelling and its ineffectiveness Reframe for your kids Teaching them lessons rather than forced obedience Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can...
Feb 23, 2021•29 min•Ep. 91
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In Triggers Chapter 7, Chris and Johnna cover one of their biggest and most frequent personal triggers to date. "Sibling Rivalry" The couple share the 5 ways author Amber Leah says we can handle sibling rivalry in the book and tie it back to a common problem in today's generation. S Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share...
Feb 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 90
Text us @ 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris interviews award-winning blogger and podcaster behind Marriage, Kids and Money, Andy Hill, on balancing those major parts of life, goals, communicating with your spouse, and how he and his wife paid off their mortgage in just FIVE years. Resources Mentioned: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ Marriage, Kids and Money Podcast Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can ...
Feb 16, 2021•51 min
Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna essentially teach communication 101 by breaking down a six-step process written by Gary Chapman in his study guide 'The Marriage You've Always Wanted'. They share their own mishaps and experiences with each step in hopes to bring characters to the practical steps. Marriage Helper Link: Marriage Helper Miracle Cleaner Link: https://amzn.to/373jBZr Show Notes: Continuing to grow and know your spouse ‘The Marriage You’ve Always...
Feb 10, 2021•54 min•Ep. 88
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna tackle their takeaways from chapter 6 of the Triggers book: whining and complaining, admittedly one of Johnna’s biggest anger triggers in parenting. They also reveal how trying their four kids have been and the ways in which they are learning to apply what’s learned in this book. Show Notes: the art of the uh-oh uh-oh reminds kids they made a mistake wit...
Feb 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 87
Text us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna interview owner and teacher at The Smart Money Academy on the importance of teaching our kids about money. Find Keli: https://www.thesmartmoneyacademy.com/ 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 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 86
(BC stands for Book Club) Get the book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna cover the chapter of the Triggers book that discusses angry kids. They get real with where they fall short and the ways in which they may be provoking their own children to anger, and go through ways to reflect and be the example they want for their kids. Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show ...
Feb 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 85
In this episode Chris & Johnna enjoy a casual conversation where they cover the gamut of funny stories that have exposed the expectation vs. reality of marriage and kids. Get the book Triggers and read along with us HERE! Marriage Helper Link marriagehelper.com/?ref=GYGYM Text Us with topic suggestions or just to let us know you listen! 513-620-4333 Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it Buy us a coffee (aka help with production...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 84
(BC stands for Book Club) Get January’s book and read along with us – https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna discuss the strong-willed nature of their children and the way that the authors of the book 'Triggers' remind them of how God sees children and how He creates their hard-wiring for good. Topics Discussed: The determination of our children How we need to stop putting the focus on fixing our kids and work on fixing our triggers Strong...
Jan 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 83
Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris & Johnna interview Aaron Swensen, Head pastor of Sonrise Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Aaron helps the couple navigate the relevant topic of how and why many of us find our hope for a better future in politics and where we should truly be finding our hope for 2021 and beyond. Catch Pastor Aaron's Sermon Below The Heart Matters Marriage Helper Link marriagehelper.com/?ref=GYGYM Text Us 513-620-4333 Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can...
Jan 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 82
(BC stands for Book Club) Get January’s book and read along with us – Triggers https://amzn.to/3rUH7RI Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: The external trigger of disrespect The biblical view of respect is a mature spiritual mindset What is your child’s intent? What need are they trying to meet? What kind of example are we setting for them? Expecting there will be chaos and choosing to blow up or take a breather and figure out what need they are trying to meet Being an example for how we want...
Jan 19, 2021•21 min•Ep. 81
Text Us! 513-620-4333 Episode Summary: In this episode Chris & Johnna interview journalist, CEO and head writer of Gerencer Creative - Tom Gerencer on the ways in which his life changed when his motto became "I can't do it without you God". This happened so many times that he decided to write a book and we had the privilege of getting the inside story before it's published! Notes: 0-10 minutes Coddled to faithful Faithful to arrogant Business Money problems and job loss with baby on the way ...
Jan 13, 2021•54 min•Ep. 80
(BC stands for Book Club) Get January's book and read along with us - https://amzn.to/3rUH7Rl Text us for book/topic suggestions or questions! (513) 620-4333 For this month we chose the book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses written by authors Amber Lia & Wendy Speake. In this episode Chris and Johnna cover chapter two of the book on the topic of Backtalk. The couple covers personal stories, the knee jerk responses and the big takeaways from chapter ...
Jan 13, 2021•15 min•Ep. 79
(BC stands for Book Club) Get January's book and read along with us - https://amzn.to/3rUH7Rl Text us for book/topic suggestions or questions! (513) 620-4333 For this month we chose the book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses written by authors Amber Lia & Wendy Speake. We chose this book because we felt like we were growing in many areas by reading, listening and learning, but collectively we weren't growing in our parenting together. So after doing ...
Jan 07, 2021•24 min•Ep. 78
In this episode Chris and Johnna discuss the one thing that has helped them both grow individually, in their knowledge, as parents, and as a couple. They also announce the upcoming changes to the Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage podcast - an additional weekly episode! Listen in to episode 77 to get the scoop on the new direction of the show and new series starting THIS WEEK. Link to the first book in the new book club series! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscrib...
Jan 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 77
Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna ask what they believe to be the most important question of 2021. Listen in as the couple challenge you to ask yourself the consequences of not answering this question and also share some information that you can research for yourself. Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) Follow us on social - @growyourselfgrowyourmarriage, @johnna_farrell...
Dec 30, 2020•31 min•Ep. 76
In this episode Chris and Johnna interview Passive Income Examiner and fellow podcaster, Lindsay Sutherland. Lindsay shares her journey to passive income and brings encouraging insight to get us to see that anyone can create a passive income stream with the right roadmap. If you want to learn more about Lindsay and the Passive Income Examiner Podcast, click the link below. Resources Mentioned: Email Lindsay for the Passive Income Playbook at: thepassiveincomeexaminer@gmail.com Love GYGYM? Here's...
Dec 16, 2020•53 min•Ep. 75
