Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage

(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 f...

(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 ge...

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...

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:  h...

(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...

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 pro...

(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 wan...

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...

(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 chil...

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 He...

(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 u...

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 Cod...

(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....

(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, listen...

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 boo...

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 c...

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: E...

On this episode Chris and Johnna interview Professional Organizer and Owner of Rethink Clutter, Ashley Stuart. The three discuss the emotional baggage that comes with our stuff; how large amounts of toys overwhelm our kids and what to do with the toys; how clutter affects our brains; and some amazing organization systems you can put into practice today.  Find Ashley at rethinkclutter.com and on so...

Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna put their coaching hats on and take their real life experience of current bad days and the self assessment questions they ask themselves to turn them around. Listen in as the couple share practical steps and advice to show up best for your spouse, yourself and your kids even on the worst of days. Resources Mentioned: Triggers Authors: Amber Lia and...

In this episode Chris and Johnna interview CEO Kimberly Holmes of the nationally recognized organization Marriage Helper. Marriage helper has saved 77% of marriages hanging on by a thread through their courses and coaching programs. In this episode Kimberly shares her amazing story, answers the tough questions about marriages hanging on by a thread, gives us valuable advice on push behaviors, a va...

Episode Summary: In this episode Chris & Johnna cover the 3 T's that they believe will create a courageous marriage. Listen in as the two offer applicable ideas for Teamwork, Transparency and Trust to help position you for a courageous marriage too! 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!)  F...

Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna interview Gentle Parenting Coach of Joyful Mud Puddles , Meaghan Jackson. Show Notes: 0-10 minutes Intro to topic- Gentle Parenting Chris asks for a recent example of gentle parenting in Meaghan's life as a mom. Chris & Johnna steal relevant & helpful gentle parenting coaching advice from Meaghan about getting kids to clean up their messes.  Meagha...

Episode Summary: In this episode Johnna once again bombards Chris with an article she found online that discusses ways (primarily wives) we may be unintentionally breaking our spouses down and destroying our relationships.  Listen in as the two cover topics like appreciation in marriage, nagging, conditioning from parents, criticism, support, and how our words matter.    Resources Mentioned: The a...

Episode Summary: In this episode Johnna bombards Chris with a surprise interview on 17 tips for a happy marriage. One of their lighter episodes, the couple still offers perspective and feedback on each of the original author's tips as Johnna questions Chris on his opinion on each, and if he is living up to the happy marriage standards.    Topics Covered: making time for each other screens uncomfor...

Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna interview Aaron and Joy Swensen, Pastor of SonRise Church and his wife, on the topic of submission in marriage, and how they have changed it to co-submission.  We dive deep into things like humility, narcissism, changing your spouse, transforming your mind, making decisions together, the dark side of submission and more. You don't want to miss this...