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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


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

3/13/2024
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:46:14

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133- Are We Fools To Have More Kids?

11/8/2023
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. John Piper Seashells Clip 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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:55:24

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132- Lessons From Our First 10 Years of Marriage

7/13/2023
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:59:58

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131- There are Lessons in the Trials

3/2/2023
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:41:23

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130- Balancing Saving Money & Taking the Trip

1/25/2023
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:39:36

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129-Top Signs of an Emotionally & Spiritually Mature Man

1/16/2023
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:59:22

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128- Help! My Marriage is Boring

1/9/2023
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? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Buy us a coffee

Duration:01:17:46

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127- Let's Get Deep (The Game)

1/4/2023
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:01:09:59

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126-BEST OF PODCAST- Stumbling Through Infidelity

12/27/2022
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: 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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:01:28:52

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125- What is the Right Response to Anger?

12/19/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:59:16

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124- The Dark Side of Anger

12/19/2022
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 and the show! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:35:30

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123- Reacting to Missed Expectations

12/12/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:53:19

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122 -Off-The-Cuff Marriage Advice

12/5/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:46:12

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121-How Self Awareness Can Miss the Mark

7/7/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:01:05:03

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120- How Mom of Five Worked Out 100 Straight Days

6/9/2022
In this episode, Chris interviews Johnna on her incredible accomplishment of achieving 100 consecutive days of workouts! This episode the couple cover: 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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:01:09:57

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119- The Best Marriage Advice We Could Ever Give

5/3/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:51:24

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118- Feeling Seen & Heard

3/1/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:41:58

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117- Couch Convo Reflection Q's

2/23/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:43:40

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116- Listen If You're Bored

2/23/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:38:59

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115- Random Night Time Convos

1/5/2022
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! Buy us a coffee

Duration:00:49:33