Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage

Summary: In this episode of the Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna share the unsexy truth about working out 277 days straight with 6 kids and why it has nothing to do with motivation or weight loss. A cross-country move. Grief. The stomach bug. Travel days with all six kids. We still worked out every single day. This episode breaks down how we went from yo-yo fitness routi...

  Summary: In this episode of the Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna  discuss the impact of people-pleasing.  A contractor left his 9-year-old with us. No warning. Just vanished. Chris confronted him. Johnna nearly puked from the discomfort. This episode dives into that wild moment, plus another where a stranger undermined our parenting and we did nothing. They unpack what...

In this episode of the Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna discuss the the feeling of spiritual silence, and they explore the concepts of dullness, distraction, and disobedience as barriers to spiritual growth. The conversation also touches on the impact of idolatry, particularly in relation to sports and alcohol, and how these distractions can lead to spiritual dullness. Th...

Episode Summary: In this raw and deeply personal episode of Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage , Chris and Johnna tackle one of life's most gut-wrenching questions: If God is in control, why do I still struggle with fear? What begins as a coffee-fueled conversation about fear, faith, and calling turns into a powerful testimony of how God uses pain, loss, and uncertainty for greater purpose. From pe...

SUMMARY Chris and Johnna discuss  00:00 – Prayer over the chaos & welcome our special guest, baby Lake (L6) 01:30 – "Does it get easier?" The real answer 04:30 – Gym analogy: God strengthens you  07:00 – Lowering expectations & parenting evolves 10:30 – Age gaps, helpers, and why 5 kids humbled us 13:00 – Culture, "meology," and fear of more kids 16:30 – A decade of parenting: fleeting stages & pe...

SUMMARY Chris and Johnna discuss the current revival momentum in America following the assissination of Charlie Kirk. They talk through ways that we, as Christians, can be bold in our faith and obedient to God in the ways He wants to use us, while also bringing up personal stories of ways they failed in disobedience, and how they are leading their children at home.    00:00 – Revival Momentum in A...

In this raw and heartfelt episode, Chris and Johnna process the grief, shock, and spiritual weight of Charlie Kirk's assassination 5 days later.    00:27 – Processing the Assassination & Unexpected Grief 03:00 – Why It Felt Like Losing a Friend 08:33 – Making Sense of Tragedy & Our Obsession with Details 12:54 – The Shooter Could Not Silence the Truth 16:10 – Good vs. Evil Made Clear 22:44 – Peace...

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 (...

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. Doe...

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 t...

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 w...

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 N...

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- 449-17...

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 o...

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 prod...

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 communi...

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 Gu...

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:  A...

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 u...

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 co...

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...

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...

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  Re...

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...

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...