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We get it, your life is nuts! Your kids are tearing down the house, time is literally flying by you, there isn’t enough time in the day to get done what you need to get done, and you know you should be thriving in this challenging, but rewarding time of life...but how? Insert The Grow Yourself Grow…

Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage


    • Dec 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 123 EPISODES

    4.9 from 63 ratings Listeners of Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage that love the show mention: marriage, positivity, struggles, growing, easy to listen, proud, couple, mom, positive, uplifting, relate, wife, encouraging, kids, family, together, laugh, life, honest, advice.



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    122 -Off-The-Cuff Marriage Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 46:16


    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

    121-How Self Awareness Can Miss the Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 65:06


    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!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social

    120- How Mom of Five Worked Out 100 Straight Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 70:00


    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 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  

    119- The Best Marriage Advice We Could Ever Give

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 51:27


    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/gygym Follow/interact with us on social  

    118- Feeling Seen & Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 42:02


    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  

    117- Couch Convo Reflection Q's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 43:41


    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

    116- Listen If You're Bored

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 39:01


    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!)

    115- Random Night Time Convos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 49:35


    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

    114- When God Says Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 41:32


    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

    113 - Deepening Family Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 73:00


    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 production costs at buymeacoffee.com/gygym

    112- 3 Contributing Factors of Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 86:03


    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 coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social    

    111- Kid Hacks, Distractions & Life Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 56:03


    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 Follow/interact with us on social                    

    110- Becoming A Man Who Is Leading His Family Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 59:08


    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 a message! 513-620-4333 OR help us with production at buymeacoffee.com/gygym

    109- Admitting Failure as a Couple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 55:21


    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

    108- BC: Triggers Author - Amber Lia Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 58:57


    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 marriage, and insight into her upcoming work.    Find Amber: Website Facebook Marriage Triggers Study Guide  Marriage Triggers book Parenting Triggers book Love GYGYM? Be sure to send us a message! 513-620-4333 OR help us with production at buymeacoffee.com/gygym

    107 - Married at First Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 45:02


    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!

    106- Growing Through Unexpected Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 63:35


    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)

    105 - *BONUS* Random Questions for Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 17:55


    A true bonus episode, Johnna bombards Chris with a list of questions for couples she found on Pinterest.  Text us! 513-620-4333

    104 - How to Function in an Incompatible Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 48:00


    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)

    103 - BONUS - Tips for Vacation with Little Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 32:58


    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. Review it (you can text us @ 513-620-4333) 4. Buy us a coffee (aka help with production) 5. Follow/interact on social  

    102- The Pursuit of Long Lasting Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 61:02


    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

    101- Today's Attack on Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 56:51


    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

    100 - Who Said it Would Be Easy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 69:07


    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

    099- When Tragedy Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 25:54


    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

    098- We Might Lose Listeners For This

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 49:20


    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

    097- Feeling Overextended? Know Your Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 27:04


    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

    096 - BC: Chapter 23: In-Laws (Need we say more?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 42:51


    (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

    095 - BC: Chapter 13: Overstimulating Our Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 32:50


    (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

    094 - Who is Speaking Into Your Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 62:38


    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 voices speaking into your marriage are positive or not Where does your truth or standard of come from? Deception of progressive Christianity and the personal development movement What if you don’t have wise counsel The type of people your marriage needs How do you view marriage? What value do you place on it? Being yoked with your spouse and making decisions together   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  

    093 - BC: Chapter 9: Handling Our Kids Lying & Deceit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 24:40


    (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 options we have when our kids lie Our Biblical response to lying Take the log out of our own eye 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

    092 - Changing Your Perspective on Respectful Parenting (with Danielle Murphy Faris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 70:03


    091 - BC: Triggers Chapter 8: Ignoring Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 28:59


    (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 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

    090- BC: Triggers Ch 7: Sibling Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 31:17


    (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 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  

    089 - Balancing Marriage, Kids & Money (with Andy Hill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 50:38


    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 text us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social

    088 - How to Break Through Communication Barriers with Your Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 53:33


    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 Wanted” – Gary Chapman Communication 101 Fulfilling each other’s needs Signs that you and your spouse need help communicating Taking an interest in things that interest your spouse Taking advice from each other Overcoming barriers to communication Talking over your spouse Apologizing Breaking down the wall of hurt Sex communication Non-sexual touch 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

    087 - BC: Triggers Chapter 6: Whining & Complaining

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 29:57


    (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 without the negative criticism behaving right when our kids behave wrong the hypocrisy of correcting their behavior by doing the same behavior ministering from a place of serene authority realizing our kids are little and still have maturing to do using God’s word like a scalpel and not a hammer acting like a child of God to be examples for our children 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  

    086 - Teaching Our Kids About Money (with Keli Calderon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 47:32


    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

    085 - BC: Triggers Chapter 5: Angry Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 32:05


    (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 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

    084 -Coffee Buzz Stories of Expectation Vs. Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 63:00


    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!)  Follow us on social - Facebook, Instagram, Johnna, Chris  

    083 - BC: Triggers Chapter 4: Strong-Willed Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 16:33


    (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-willed kids turn into strong-willed adults Long-term focus on the idea that we are raising future adults Strong-willed adults are the last to depart from the righteous path How can we view this personality trait as a positive? Choosing words that build our children up, rather than blame, shame and tear them down    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

    082 -Was/ Is Your Hope in Politics? (with Aaron Swensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 53:44


    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 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 - Facebook, Instagram, Johnna, Chris  

    081 - BC: Triggers Chapter 3: Disrespect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 20:49


    (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 our kids to respond to chaos and relational issues The tone we use with our children Getting on your child’s level Validating your child Immediate punishment vs. long-term lessons Forgiveness Hypocrisy in your parenting and in the church   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

    080 - I Can't Do it Without You God (with Tom Gerencer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 53:34


    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 Trying things on his own and nothing was working Feeling stuck in life Descriptive vs prescriptive rules 10-20  minutes Religion vs. relationship Charity Downfall of marriage counseling when your motivation isn’t in the right place How do I get a strong faith? Filling your anger tank Realizing you cannot make a good marriage without the help of God 20-30 minutes Is this marriage more than just today? Realizing we can only control what we can control   30-40 minutes  Benefits of giving Who is God asking you to help using the skills He has given you? Chronic lyme disease Fasting Random ways God shows up and uses people behind the scenes The bible project Where can you find Tom? http://www.tomgerencer.com/ Marriage Helper Link marriagehelper.com/?ref=GYGYM 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 Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!)  Follow us on social - Facebook, Instagram, Johnna, Chris  

    079- BC: Triggers Chapter 2: Backtalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 14:48


    (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 two. 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

    078 - BC: Triggers Chapter 1: Disobedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 23:59


    (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 some research, Johnna found Triggers and felt the instant connection to the book.  The authors are both moms who are easy to resonate with in their real life stories of examining the external and internal triggers that set them off into anger in their parenting journey.  In this episode Chris and Johnna cover chapter one of the book on the topic of disobedience and give you all the things they took away. Disobedience  expectations of obedience (Ephesians 6:1) righteous anger  the sinful behaviors that anger causes in us (pg 23 of Triggers) entitled children God wants us to obey because obedience gives birth to blessing (pg 21 of Triggers) God is the God of 70x7 chances, he doesn't whack us upside the head or deal harshly "Iron fists chisel stony hearts, but graceful hands shape responsive hearts." (pg 22/23 of Triggers)   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

    077 - A New Addition to the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:52


    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! Subscribe to the show Share it  Review it Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!)  Follow us on social - Facebook, Instagram, Johnna, Chris    

    076- The Most Important Question of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 30:44


    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_farrell4

    075 - How to Create Passive Income (with Lindsay Sutherland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 21:41


    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 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 

    074 - How to Rethink Clutter (with Ashley Stuart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 69:50


    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 social @rethinkingclutter Buys a coffee (aka help with production!)

    073- How to Turn a Bad Day Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 42:50


    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 Wendy Speake 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_farrell4

    072- How To Strengthen & Save Your Marriage (with Kimberly Holmes Marriage Helper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 47:06


    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 valuable 4 step framework for deeper love and connection, gives us starting point steps for the stale marriage and tells us the #1 reason marriages don't succeed. If you want to learn more about marriage helpers and the resources they have click the link below.  Resources Mentioned: Marriage Helper Resources 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 

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