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Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage138- Why Fear Doesn't Control Us AnymoreEpisode 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 personal stories of miscarriage and financial hardship to miraculous redemption through relationships, ministry, and even a lost car at the airport — this episode will challenge your view of fear, trust, and divine co...
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Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage137 - More Kids isn't Easier, You Just Get StrongerSUMMARY 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 & perspective 19:30 – Don't fix a marriage with another baby 22:00 – Are kids "hard"? Why they should be 27:00 – Screens, meals, and the fruit of hard work upfront 31:30 – Teach...
2025-09-261h 04Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage136- Riding the Wave of Revival: A Call to Bold ChristianitySUMMARY 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 America 01:50 – Navigating Criticism and Boldness 04:01 – The Role of the Church in Revival 05:47 – Creating a Welcoming Church Environment 11:24 –...
2025-09-251h 17Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage135- Honoring Charlie Kirk And Advancing The MissionIn 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 – Peaceful Vigils vs. Riots: Light in the Darkness 28:05 – Justice, Forgiveness, and the Call of Christ 32:41 – Courage for Our Faith: Charlie's Legacy 37:23 – Changing Hearts Through Real Conversations
2025-09-161h 42Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage132- Lessons From Our First 10 Years of MarriageWOW! 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 to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @ 513- 449-1798!) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com...
2023-07-1459 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage127- Let's Get Deep (The Game)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 production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on social
2023-01-041h 10Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage126-BEST OF PODCAST- Stumbling Through Infidelity 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 communication in marriage Justifying situations Infertility Setting boundaries or building fences in your marriage with the opposite sex Taking it too far – infidelity Do happy people ch...
2022-12-281h 29Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage125- What is the Right Response to Anger?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 t...
2022-12-191h 34Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage124- The Dark Side of AngerIn 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! Subs...
2022-12-1935 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage123- Reacting to Missed ExpectationsIn 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 us @ 513-620-4333) Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follow/interact with us on s...
2022-12-1253 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage122 -Off-The-Cuff Marriage AdviceIn 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
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Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage120- How Mom of Five Worked Out 100 Straight DaysIn 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...
2022-06-091h 10Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage119- The Best Marriage Advice We Could Ever GiveIn 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 soc...
2022-05-0451 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage113 - Deepening Family CommunicationIn 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
2021-10-061h 13Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage110- Becoming A Man Who Is Leading His Family WellIn 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 se...
2021-08-2659 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage109- Admitting Failure as a CoupleIn 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
2021-08-1055 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage108- BC: Triggers Author - Amber Lia InterviewIn 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...
2021-07-2158 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage107 - Married at First SightIn 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!
2021-07-1345 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage106- Growing Through Unexpected AdversityIn 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)
2021-06-301h 03Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage104 - How to Function in an Incompatible MarriageIn 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)
2021-06-1048 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage101- Today's Attack on TruthChris 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
2021-05-1456 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage097- Feeling Overextended? Know Your LimitsText 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
2021-03-2427 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage094 - Who is Speaking Into Your Marriage?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 p...
2021-03-031h 02Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage093 - BC: Chapter 9: Handling Our Kids Lying & Deceit(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 ki...
2021-03-0224 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage091 - BC: Triggers Chapter 8: Ignoring Instruction(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! Su...
2021-02-2328 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage090 - BC: Triggers Chapter 7: Sibling Rivalry(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...
2021-02-1831 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage088 - How to Break Through Communication Barriers with Your SpouseText 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 othe...
2021-02-1053 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage087 - BC: Triggers Chapter 6: Whining & Complaining(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 mi...
2021-02-0929 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage086 - Teaching Our Kids About Money (with Keli Calderon)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
2021-02-0347 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage085 - BC: Triggers Chapter 5: Angry Kids(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...
2021-02-0232 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage084 -Coffee Buzz Stories of Expectation Vs. RealityIn 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 w...
2021-01-271h 03Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage083 - BC: Triggers Chapter 4: Strong-Willed Children(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 tr...
2021-01-2616 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage082 -Was/ Is Your Hope in Politics? (with Aaron Swensen)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? H...
2021-01-2153 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage080 - I Can't Do it Without You God (with Tom Gerencer)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...
2021-01-1353 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage079 - BC: Triggers Chapter 2: 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. 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...
2021-01-1314 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage078 - BC: Triggers Chapter 1: Disobedience(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...
2021-01-0723 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage077 - A New Addition to the ShowIn 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 t...
2021-01-0634 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage076- The Most Important Question of 2021Episode 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
2020-12-3030 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage075 - How to Create Passive Income (with Lindsay Sutherland)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 th...
2020-12-1652 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage074 - How to Rethink Clutter (with Ashley Stuart)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!)
2020-12-091h 09Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage073- How to Turn a Bad Day AroundEpisode 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...
2020-12-0242 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage072- How To Strengthen & Save Your Marriage (with Kimberly Holmes Marriage Helper)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...
2020-11-251h 16Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage070 - How to Grow Our Parenting (with Meaghan Jackson)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. Meaghan helps us emotionally cope with the overwhelming moments that kids bring. 10-20 minutes Chris asks Meaghan about growing yourselves to grow your parenting. (hook 12-13min) Johnna asks Me...
2020-11-1156 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage068 - Do These Marriage Tips Work? (J interviews C)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 uncomfortable conversations setting the tone is Chris fun? showing affection - who needs it more and who is better at showing it? advice for our pre-kid folk ke...
2020-10-281h 07Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage067 - The Power of Co-Submission in Marriage (with Aaron & Joy Swensen)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 (as Chris called it) platinum-packed episode that if applied, will undoubtedly grow your marriage. Resources Mentioned: SonRise Church Aaron Swensen's Facebook Joy Sw...
2020-10-211h 18Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage066 - What Can Happen If Your Spouse Doesn't Come Before the KidsEpisode Summary: In a follow-up episode to 065 Why Your Spouse Should Come Before Your Kids, Chris and Johnna cover the possible long-term repercussions putting kids first can have on your marriage. 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_farrell3, @chris_farrell3
2020-10-1439 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage065 - Why Your Spouse Should Come Before the KidsIn this episode Chris and Johnna discuss one of the main pillars of the show, and that is - why your spouse should come before your kids, or spouse over kids. Don't turn it off just yet if that sounds crazy to you, we promise we haven't always been here and we have three undeniable reasons why this is important. 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, Inst...
2020-10-0749 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage064 - Mental Health in MarriageEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna discuss the stigma surrounding mental health and how it affects marriage when one spouse is dealing with mental health issues. They also cover ways you can combat depression and anxiety naturally. Resources Mentioned: Want to book a discovery call with Chris? Finaltransformation.net/coaching 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 - Fac...
2020-09-301h 08Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage063 - How to Stop Caring if You Fit In (pt 2)Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna follow up with a part 2 to episode 62. In episode 62 they discussed why we, as human beings, feel the need to "fit in" and be accepted. On this episode they discuss how you can actually reassess that need and stop caring what others think so you can ultimately live as your truest self. Gold Nuggets: Why you should stop caring what other people think Trying to fit in robs you of your truest self Perfectionism is holding you back from happiness and authenticity Knowing your wo...
2020-09-2348 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage062 - Why You Want to Fit InEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna talk about why, as human beings, we have a desire to fit in and be accepted at different stages of life, and why they choose to be weird. 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 OR @johnna_farrell3 and @chris_farrell3
2020-09-161h 07Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage061 - Coaching You to Long-Term Health SuccessEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna discuss six ways to assess your current routine and how (and why) you may be struggling to stay consistent, or why you have yet to get long-term results when it comes to a health and fitness routine. Resources Mentioned: Want to book a discovery call with Chris? Finaltransformation.net/Coaching The four tendencies quiz: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.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...
2020-09-091h 02Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage060 - Take the Stress Out of Distance Learning & Homeschooling (with Chazz Lewis)Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna chat with Educational Specialist, Chazz Lewis, on homeschool and distance learning and how to be successful during these crazy times. Topics Covered: Setting up teachers and parents for success with the goal of setting kids up for success Transitioning from summer to the school year Creating a separate school space Visual schedules Timers How to shift from mom to teacher and get your child to listen Physical associations for mom/dad vs. teacher mode Knowing your child(ren)'s learning style and abilities Co-teaching with teachers d...
2020-09-021h 32Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage059 - 6 Warning Signs You Could be Heading Toward an Unhappy MarriageEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna discuss six sometimes hidden warning signs that can mean a marriage is either already unhappy, or on its way to being unhappy. Be proactive about protecting your marriage and take a listen. Resources Mentioned: 4 Proven Ways to Create an Unshakable Marriage: bit.ly/gygymunshakable 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!) --> buymeacoffee.com/gygym Follo...
2020-08-2634 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage058 - 3 Boundaries That Prevent InfidelityEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna reveal three personal marriage boundaries they follow to protect their marriage. Listen in for how you can be proactive in preventing infidelity in your marriage as well. Resources Mentioned: 4 Proven Ways to Create an Unshakable Marriage: bit.ly/gygymunshakable Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! 1. Subscribe to the show 2. Share it 3. Review it 4. Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!) 5. Follow us on s...
2020-08-1929 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage057 - Parent Shaming - 4 Questions to Ask YourselfEpisode Summary In this episode Chris and Johnna chat about the judgmental world of parenting and how to handle the critics with grace and without beating yourself up by asking four specific questions. Parenting is the hardest gig out there and at the end of the day we're all just doing our best.
2020-08-1233 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage056 - This Could Change Your LifeEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna give you one huge key to the current success and state of their marriage that could literally change your life. Hint: it takes a village. Also, if you love the GYGYM show and want to give to the cause (you know, growth of ourselves for the purpose of growing others and their marriages) you can now "donate" by buying us a coffee! Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gygym for more info!
2020-08-0534 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage055 - Life Doesn't Care if You're Ready (with Andy Reider)Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna chat with Pastor, Musician, Father & self-proclaimed part-time adventurer, Andy Reider to discuss tragedy, expectations, life, faith and growth through it all. Topics Covered: Jumping into a new life stage Life doesn't care if you're ready article Growth + Faith = life cheat code Illusion of control & influence over our lives Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset Expectations Growing and thriving through tragedy and suffering Fear is a misuse of the imagination quote Growth through adventure Formula for change The myth of waiting to be ready Hearing from God ...
2020-07-291h 08Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage054 - Hit the Reset Button with UsEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna offer up tips for hitting the reset button when preparing for life change, such as the postpartum stage. Love the show? Consider donating or buying us a coffee here!
2020-07-2234 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage052 - More Than Baby Blues (Our Story)In this episode Chris and Johnna tackle a very heavy and emotional topic - postpartum depression. Listen along as they recall the experiences they faced after the birth of each child, and how they are preparing to be proactive rather than reactive with baby #4. Topics Covered: Postpartum depression defined Postpartum depression vs. baby blues Postpartum statistics Postpartum causes Personal experiences after each child Postpartum Anxiety
2020-07-081h 14Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage050 - Why We Share Our DirtOn this episode, Chris and Johnna open up about the WHY behind their vulnerability and ultimately their hearts regarding the mission of the GYGYM podcast.
2020-06-2432 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage049 - Racism Convos (with Cameron Satterwhite)Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna open up the race conversation with Cameron Satterwhite, the owner of Blubaire clothing line. The whole goal of Blubaire is to create racial equality, build lives undivided, and ultimately make life better for Cam's children and the generations to come. Take a listen as Chris and Johnna stumble their way through an uncomfortable conversation (that Cam makes much more comfortable by his calm and kind demeanor) with the goal to open up the race conversation and show their allyship in building lives undivided. #IMBLUTOO ...
2020-06-171h 40Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage048 - Porn in MarriageIn this episode, Chris and Johnna get vulnerable once again by discussing the triggering, sensitive, and even taboo subject of pornography and how it affects lives and marriages.
2020-06-101h 10Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage047 - Let's Talk About [Selfish] Sex, BabyEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna get extra vulnerable by revealing the ways they have shown up as selfish partners in their sex life, and how many other couples are struggling in the bedroom with similar issues. Listen in (unless you're family) to better understand yourself, your spouse, and your sex life.
2020-05-2755 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage046 - Is Your Marriage Selfish?Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna open up about the ways they've experienced selfishness in their marriage and how it impacted them both. Selfishness comes into marriage in both subconscious and conscious ways, but we believe that ultimately it is the killer of marriage. So listen and ask yourself, is your marriage selfish?
2020-05-2049 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage045 - Would You Wish Your Marriage on Your Child(ren)?Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna continue to go deeper into questions that they personally ask themselves to grow their marriage and their parenting. They cover five main areas to assess and use as conversation starters with your spouse. So what if your child(ren) grew up to have the exact relationship you and your spouse have? How would you feel?
2020-05-131h 06Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage044 - Questions to Grow Your ParentingEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna dive into the world of parenting as they give six questions that they've used in their own family to make sure they are intentional about parenting well, and parenting together. Make sure to have a pen and paper ready to jot down these questions for yourself and make time to reflect either alone or preferably with your spouse. Topics Covered: discipline relationship parental example technology physical health nutrition mental health life/home organization concerns parenting wins vision for children
2020-05-061h 06Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage043 - 3 Questions to Grow Your MarriageEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna get vulnerable once again by revealing three questions they recently asked each other to take their marriage to another level. Listen in, take notes, and plan to have the same conversation with your spouse. It may be painful in the moment, but the growth and clarity it brings is worth it.
2020-04-2940 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage042 - Questions to Ask When Making Big DecisionsEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna reveal questions that you can ask yourself when confronted with a decision that needs to be made. Listen as they also walk you through exercises to help solidify your decision. Sources Mentioned: Success Principles Body Sway Test
2020-04-2244 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage041 - What's Working During This PandemicEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna go over some of the key factors in not only surviving, but thriving through this COVID-19 pandemic. If you're new to working from home, or staying home, glued to the press conferences or simply just feel like you're drowning - listen to what is working for them and see if you can pull any of the tips into your own life for a more positive pandemic.
2020-04-1556 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage040 - Three Things You Must Stop DoingEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna chat about the three things that really hinder personal growth, self-image, and overall - happiness. Especially during a time like now, it's time to stop doing these three things.
2020-04-0844 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage039 - Victory Over Fear with Colin EdwardsEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview author and youth pastor, Colin Edwards on his book Victory and the story behind being courageous during one of the most challenging seasons of his life. Topics Covered: Victory in death/loss Cancer diagnosis in a loved one Carrying out God's calling Thriving through difficult seasons Reacting to situations you have no control over Being courageous during tough times when you don't have faith Going through a journey when eyes are on you Handling anxiety Giving your problems to God Expectations Does God still hear o...
2020-04-0156 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage038 - Uncertainty Shouldn't Equal FearIn this episode Chris and Johnna go live on their social media to discuss the current coronavirus pandemic and how they're surviving the uncertainty, even among the fear-inducing media. Topics Covered: fear and the media working from home with kids time management being prepared as a couple communicating through the challenging time controlling what you can control the importance of your health during this time effects of stress tips from work-from-home parents
2020-03-2538 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage037 - What Will Your Family Be Known For? (With Joel Montgomery)Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview Joel Montgomery on the idea of doing family on purpose. Joel has an extensive background in organizational culture and upon losing his job, he decided to take his knowledge and apply it to his most important job, his family. Listen in as Joel walks us through how to be intentional with your family and purposeful with the direction your lives are going. Topics Covered: Family on Purpose Organizational Culture – what is it, why it’s important, how to apply it to family The gift of losing...
2020-03-1850 min
Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage036 - Personality-Based ParentingEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview Sandra Etherington, owner of Family Personalities. Using the Myers-Briggs Personality typing, Sandra helps families work together more effectively to raise their uniquely wired children to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. Listen as Chris and Johnna ask her all of the questions on this interesting way of getting to know yourself and your children. Topics Covered: What is Myers-Briggs Personality testing Do kids have personality types When can you discover personality types in kids Using the knowledge of personality...
2020-03-111h 01Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage035 - Down to Nothing, But Still TrustingEpisode Summary: In their most vulnerable episode yet, Chris and Johnna open up about all of the ways they've been tested since taking a giant leap of faith; and in turn, all of the ways God has continued to answer when they've opened their hands and surrendered it all.
2020-03-0456 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage034 - Special Needs & Special Diets with Kami SchaalEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview RN, Nurse Aeromatherapist, mother to three and special needs mom, Kami Schaal. Kami discusses her experience in the medical field and how she used that, her motherly intuition, and her faith to guide her through the journey of an autism diagnosis; and how seeking alternative methods to medication like a specialized diet ended up serving her whole family. Listen in to hear how God’s plans are bigger than our own - how an autism diagnosis has created a faith-filled family, a hugging prophet, and siblings who...
2020-02-261h 04Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage033 - How to Cope with Anxiety & Overwhelm with Bridget BoursiquotEpisode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview licensed therapist and coach, Bridget Boursiquot (LICSW), on the struggles of anxiety and overwhelm and how to cope with and manage them. Bridget specializes in relationship issues, life transitions, and anxiety/stress and she offers actual techniques that she uses in her own practice during this episode. Topics Covered: Anxiety What is anxiety? Everyday worry vs. diagnoseable anxiety How to recognize when you have anxiety Coping mechanisms for overwhelm Normalizing anxiety Asking for help Focusing on what you can control Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-care Grounding...
2020-02-1953 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage032 - 6 Types of Self Care (Pt 2)Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna dive into the second three of the six types of self-care they deem as necessary to beginning to become the best version of yourself. *For the first three types of self-care, refer back to episode 31! Topics Covered: Is self-care selfish or necessary? Intellectual self-care How taking care of your intellect helps to grow you as a person Different forms of Social self-care and how to do them The importance of community Types of personal self-care and the importance of implementing them Resources Mentioned:
2020-02-1235 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage031 - 6 Types of Self Care (Pt 1)Episode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna dive into the first three of the six types of self-care they deem as necessary to beginning to become the best version of yourself. Topics Covered: Self-care defined Is self-care selfish? Six types of self-care and the importance of each Physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, personal Physical Self Care Defined, it’s importance and examples of what it is and what it’s not Paying the minimum on your health to get started Baby interruptions Getting out of your comfort zone Finding flow Sleep - why it’s...
2020-02-0541 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage030 - When to Set Emotional BoundariesEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna once again go off the cuff to discuss and on-air coach themselves through an emotionally charged situation that is currently impacting their lives that many likely also face. And that is knowing when to set emotional boundaries with the people in your life. Topics Covered: Taking on other people’s emotions Understanding when taking on other people’s problems is a problem in your life Being an empathetic person Feeling like your hands are tied when your loved ones are hurting Draining your cup also drains your...
2020-01-2932 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage029 - Recharge, Mindset & Level Up with Dustin HillEpisode Summary: In this episode Chris and Johnna interview Parent Success Coach, Dustin Hill, on his Parent Success Plan and his goal to help 10,000,000 parents in the next decade to become more connected parents who thrive in both their professional and personal lives. Topics Covered: Parent Success Coaching The why behind the Parent Success Plan Helping parents to enjoy home life with kids while also being successful in work Three phases of parent success: recharge, mindset, level up The idea of recharge in a time where busyness is a badge of honor Big ways...
2020-01-2247 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage027 - Unscripted & Raw w/ Chris & JohnnaEpisode Summary: In this episode, Johnna and Chris go off script and interview each other on the year behind and the year ahead. Listen and get to know the two a little better in 2020. Topics Covered: Aggressive lifestyle in 2019 Shutting down a successful business Leaving fitness and coming back Risking our lifestyle and livelihood Bro, nose picking, and nuts You on Netflix Gatlinburg, TN Tennessee Whiskey Where the podcast originated Small talk Get to know us Behind the scenes of episode 27 Real Talk Overwhelm Headspace funk Progress over perfection Penzu journal app Community and C...
2020-01-0850 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage026- 9 Ways to Support Your Pregnant WifeEpisode Summary: Chris & Johnna cover the ways in which you can be supportive of your wife, especially when she is pregnant. Listen if you feel like hearing Chris poke fun at a pregnant Johnna who nearly walks out of the episode. Topics Covered: Will Chris remain a girl dad for life? Baby #4’s name reveal Don’t expect your wife to be the same throughout pregnancy and after The word crazy and how you shouldn’t use it towards a woman How to handle your wife’s hormones with grace Things you can take off of y...
2019-12-1830 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage025 - Coaching Blended & Traditional Families with Joel HawbakerEpisode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview speaker, blended family coach, high school teacher and Amazon best-selling author – Joel Hawbaker on common issues within blended families and perspective and tactics to handle them, as well as how the same advice can be used to better the traditional family. Topics Covered: Blended family defined How to put your spouse first when your loyalty was first to your kid(s) Single parent to blended family Looking at the long-term perspective of marriage and kids Making the husband and wife team a priority Modeling the behavior you wish you...
2019-12-111h 10Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage024 - 3 C's to Combat a Stale MarriageEpisode Summary: Chris and Johnna discuss ways to combat and revive a stale marriage. Topics Covered: Defining a stale marriage Intentionally living vs. existing The 3 C’s to combat a stale marriage Different seasons of marriage Being intentional about carving out time for each other Ways to connect without technology Looking forward to the end and creating a legacy with your spouse Diving deeper in communication with your spouse Creating a vision together Attaching a more powerful why to your marriage Understanding what you and your spouse want out of life Discovering your core val...
2019-12-0423 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage021 How Friendships Change After KidsEpisode Summary: Chris and Johnna discuss all the ways in which friendships change through different seasons of life and the importance of community through each. Topics Covered: How your identity changes after becoming a parent How friendship dynamics change when you enter different stages How friendship and life can change after marriage, after kid 1, kid 2, kid 3 etc. How your relationships with people influence who you are When you catch up to a friend’s stage or vice versa Friends who move through the same stages with you The loneliness you can feel after having a...
2019-11-1333 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage020 - How to Prioritize Your MarriageEpisode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview blogger and certified Family Life Counselor, Amberly Lambertsen on the importance and the how-to of prioritizing marriage. Topics Covered: A Prioritized Marriage (Blog) The importance of putting your spouse ahead of everybody The “Gray Divorce” epidemic The lack of connection in husband in wife when they don’t prioritize each other Prioritizing marriage pre and post-kids Date nights before and after you have kids How to be intentional about date nights Scheduling regular date nights At-home date night ideas Date night boundaries Trigger topics to avoid during date night H...
2019-11-0650 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage019 Combatting Burnout with Krista MaltaisEpisode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview Advanced Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, and owner of Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center, Krista Maltais on parental burnout - how to identify it, when to ask for help, and how to combat it. Topics Covered: Parental Burnout defined Ways in which burnout can mimic depression, common stress and other health issues How to know if it’s burnout Warning signs of burnout Three levels of burnout: mild, moderate and severe Different parental situations that warrant different levels of burnout Why quality sleep plays such a huge role in...
2019-10-3039 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage018 - Do I Have to Play With My Kids?Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview Speech Pathologist, educator, and mentor - Allison Cloutier on the importance and purpose of intentional play and time with children. Topics Covered: Speech Pathology defined Working with speech and language in young children Expressive language Social language Alternative forms of communication The importance of play Play-based therapy The challenges of playing as a parent/caregiver The challenges of playing with multiple children at once who are at different ages Why play is so important? 1. Development 2. Problem solving 3. Creates abstract thinking 4. Social skills 5. Communication skills 6. Theory of mind (someone e...
2019-10-2353 minGrow Yourself Grow Your MarriageStumbling Through InfidelityEpisode 17 Show Notes: Stumbling Through Infidelity 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 communication in marriage Justifying situations Infertility Setting boundaries or building fences in your marriage with the opposite sex Taking it too far – infidelity Do happy people cheat? When caught in the act of cheating How your job ca...
2019-10-161h 29Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage016 - What If Cancer Comes?Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview Pastor Aaron Duvall and wife Chera, who have faced loss and breast cancer, all within the last year and half. Listen as a real couple tells their story of fighting back against cancer using faith, mindset, prayer and community to claim victory from the very beginning. None of us think it will happen to us, so what if cancer comes? Topics Covered: When life doesn't look like how we planned Hearing from God and making moves Unexpected loss in miscarriage Signs that pointed to br...
2019-10-091h 22Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage015-Combat Overwhelm & Avoid ResentmentEpisode Summary: If you're like most spouses (and parents for that matter), overwhelm is around every corner and resentment can often rear it's ugly head if we aren't careful. None of us want to feel it, so what's the solution to combating the feeling of overwhelm and avoiding resentment within your marriage? Find out in Episode 15 of the Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage Podcast. Main Topics Covered: Johnna's Birthday Injury How Chris & Johnna Combat Overwhelm Passive Aggressiveness His Perspective Her Perspective Identifying Each-other's Emotional Needs Parenting Like a Team Practical Side of Team...
2019-10-0226 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage014-How To Improve Your Marriage OvernightEpisode Summary: In Episode 14 of the podcast, Chris and Johnna can guarantee that this one action improved their marriage overnight and they are ready to lay the excuses to rest and motivate you to do the same! Topics Discussed: We All Have The Same Excuses The One Action Chris & Johnna Took To Improve Their Marriage Overnight Revealed The Dads Perspective The Powerful Why Behind Taking The Action To Invest In The Marriage Ways To Get Resourceful If You Are Ready Chris & Johnna's Tip To Prepare The Challenge To The listener Subscribe to t...
2019-09-2527 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage011-Awkward Sex, Bored Sex, No Sex, Great Sex (Sexpert Candice Smith)Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna interview award-winning certified educator and couples’ intimacy coach who specializes in sex and intimate communication, Candice Smith. Candice’s mission is to provide couples with age-appropriate, relevant sex and intimacy education. She and her partner co-founded The KinkKit, the first experiential kit for couples to play their way to better sex and intimate communication. In part one of the sex-series, Chris and Johnna get extra vulnerable by diving in and asking Candice all the personal questions surrounding the Roommate Rut, The Sexual Avoidance Cycle, and Re-kindling the spark.
2019-09-0457 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage010-The 7 Pillars to Find Your Amazing (Meiyoko Taylor)Episode Summary: Chris and Johnna finish off part 2 of Living with Passion & Purpose by interviewing Best-selling Author, Speaker, and Celebrity Personal Development Coach, Meiyoko Taylor to discuss passion, purpose, and finding your amazing. Meiyoko breaks down his seven pillars of peak performance to help you find your own amazing. Topics covered How move towards purpose when you don’t feel motivated How to find true long-lasting motivation Exercise to find your passion The cycle of desired change back to old ways Advice to deal with toxic people, even if they are family. 7 Pillar...
2019-08-2859 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage008-10 Min. Tool: How To Have Uncomfortable Conversations Chris and Johnna give you a four step checklist to prepare, and actual examples of the language to use to have the uncomfortable conversation you've been putting off.
2019-08-1512 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage007-Uncomfortable ConversationsEpisode Summary: Chris and Johnna dive into the importance of having uncomfortable conversations in your marriage and all relationships. The couple gives examples of some of the most difficult conversations they have had and how it impacted their marriage for the better. They get into the topics that have to be discussed that could be classified as uncomfortable, and the why, as in the positive effects that come from being open and vulnerable with your spouse. Show Notes: Chris and Johnna offer the marriage advice they give to all new couples....
2019-08-1442 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage006-Self-Image 10 Minute ToolEpisode Summary: Now that you have listened to both episode 4 and 5 of growing your self-image, it's time to take action and put your focus on three major steps to grow your self- image. Find out the three steps and how you can apply them to your life in Episode 6 of The Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage Podcast. Show Notes: Chris and Johnna give 3 key steps to growing your self-image from John Maxwell's book, The 15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth and it all begins with focusing on the 3 things that you have control ov...
2019-08-0814 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage005-Grow Your Self-Image Part 2Episode Summary: I’m sure you are asked your opinion often, but have you ever asked yourself your opinion of… YOU? In Self-Image Part II Chris & Johnna dive into the mental side of self-image in relation to our title, income, experiences, comparisons and expectations of ourselves. Show Notes: Chris starts out by asking Johnna about her shift from Cincinnati Reds employee to stay-at-home mom. Chris explains the difference in his confidence level and interactions with others with transitioning titles from personal trainer to fitness studio owner. ...
2019-08-0733 minGrow Yourself Grow Your Marriage004-Grow Your Self-Image Part 1Episode Summary: Conversation with Instagram Influencer Kristen Gottwald @topknotanddoubleshot who inspired part of the self-image and body acceptance/self-love topic. Topics Covered: The two types of Self Image Discussions surrounding quotes from John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth book How to begin to change that story in our heads Guy’s perspective on self-image and the story the wives tell themselves. Chris and Johnna talk comparison and give examples of how it’s met the whole idea of being a thief of joy. Chris and Johnna reveal some of the truths behind...
2019-07-3142 min