Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage
by Chris & Johnna Farrell
Don't be fooled by the curated podcast cover.This isn't some polished, filtered version of marriage and family life. This is war for truth, for unity, for legacy.Chris and Johnna Farrell, married 12 years with six kids ten and under, bring the raw, the real, and the redemptive. From marriage mishaps to spiritual warfare, parenting chaos to purpose-driven obedience, they expose it all. Not for clicks, but for growth. Yours and theirs.They're not here for small talk.They're not interested in lukewarm faith.They're not sugarcoating the gospel to make it more "palatable."This show is for couples who want to live boldly, parent on purpose, and follow Jesus with fire in their bones, even if it costs them everything.No fluff. No filters. Just fierce obedience and the real stuff that matters.
Episodes
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141- 277 Days and Counting: The Unsexy Truth About Staying Fit as Busy Parents
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140- "He Left His Kid With Us…Then Disappeared"
Summary: In this episode of the Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna discuss the impact of people-pleasing. A contractor left his 9-year-old with us. No warning. Just vanished. Chris confronted him. Johnna nearly puked from the discomfort. This episode dives into that wild...
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139- Sports, Alcohol, Jesus Shirts & Spiritual Silence
In this episode of the Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna discuss the the feeling of spiritual silence, and they explore the concepts of dullness, distraction, and disobedience as barriers to spiritual growth. The conversation also touches on the impact of idolatry,...
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138- Why Fear Doesn't Control Us Anymore
Episode Summary: In this raw and deeply personal episode of Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage, Chris and Johnna tackle one of life's most gut-wrenching questions: If God is in control, why do I still struggle with fear? What begins as a coffee-fueled conversation about fear, faith, and calling...
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137 - More Kids isn't Easier, You Just Get Stronger
SUMMARY Chris and Johnna discuss 00:00 – Prayer over the chaos & welcome our special guest, baby Lake (L6) 01:30 – "Does it get easier?" The real answer 04:30 – Gym analogy: God strengthens you 07:00 – Lowering expectations & parenting evolves 10:30 – Age gaps, helpers, and why 5 kids humbled us...
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136- Riding the Wave of Revival: A Call to Bold Christianity
SUMMARY Chris and Johnna discuss the current revival momentum in America following the assissination of Charlie Kirk. They talk through ways that we, as Christians, can be bold in our faith and obedient to God in the ways He wants to use us, while also bringing up personal stories of ways they...
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135- Honoring Charlie Kirk And Advancing The Mission
In this raw and heartfelt episode, Chris and Johnna process the grief, shock, and spiritual weight of Charlie Kirk's assassination 5 days later. 00:27 – Processing the Assassination & Unexpected Grief 03:00 – Why It Felt Like Losing a Friend 08:33 – Making Sense of Tragedy & Our Obsession with...
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134-Did Dr. John Delony Give Bad Marriage Advice?
In this episode, Chris & Johnna react to a marriage advice response from the Dr. John Delony Show on the Dave Ramsey Network. 1:00-10:30-Chris's comical confession 11:00---- John Delony Show Marriage Advice Reaction Links mentioned in the episode: Kenneth Copeland John Delony Show Full clip Mike...
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133- Are We Fools To Have More Kids?
In this episode, Chris & Johnna announce Baby Farrell #6 and cover a myriad of topics around their decision to bring another life into the world. Fear of having another kid in this crazy world. Are Christians called to Big Families? Allowing our kids to be critical thinkers about Christianity.…
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132- Lessons From Our First 10 Years of Marriage
WOW! Ten years of marriage. In this epsode Chris and Johnna cover the lessons from their first 10 years of marriage, what will make the next 10 years successfull and why they don't have the grass is always greener complex. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us...
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131- There are Lessons in the Trials
In this Episode Chris & Johnna cover their challenging month of February. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it Review it (you can text us @...
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130- Balancing Saving Money & Taking the Trip
In this episode Chris & Johnna podcast from the car on the way back from the AFC divisional playoff matchup between the Bills and Bengals in Buffalo, New York. The first 20 minutes are the details and recap and the last 20 minutes are the two major takeways for us & the question of idolizing…
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129-Top Signs of an Emotionally & Spiritually Mature Man
In this episode Chris & Johnna put their spin on the top signs of an emotionally mature man and cover their top signs of an emotionally and spiritually mature man. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM? Here's five ways…
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128- Help! My Marriage is Boring
Most experts will say the answer to fixing a boring marriage is about finding a hobby, working out together, taking more vacations together, better communication with each other, blah, blah ,blah. Chris & Johnna Disagree! In this episode, the couple reveal the top reason they no longer have a...
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127- 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…
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126-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…
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125- 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...
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124- The Dark Side of Anger
In this episode, Chris and Johnna share audio clips and various resources that they discovered in an effort to understand their recent angry reactions. The comparison is Sinful vs. Righteous Anger. Don't forget to head over to episode 125 for the second part of this topic. Want to expand on this...
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123- Reacting to Missed Expectations
In this episode, Chris and Johnna hop on the mic from the mountains of Pigeon Forge,Tennesee as they cover in real time, missed expectations and three main ways to react to them. Want to expand on this and connect with us? Don't forget you can text us (NEW NUMBER) @513- 449-1798! Love GYGYM?…
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122 -Off-The-Cuff Marriage Advice
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…
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121-How Self Awareness Can Miss the Mark
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...
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120- How Mom of Five Worked Out 100 Straight Days
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...
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119- The Best Marriage Advice We Could Ever Give
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...
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118- Feeling Seen & Heard
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…
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117- Couch Convo Reflection Q's
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…
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116- Listen If You're Bored
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…
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115- Random Night Time Convos
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…
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114- When God Says Move
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...
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113 - Deepening Family Communication
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…
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112- 3 Contributing Factors of Depression
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...
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111- Kid Hacks, Distractions & Life Lessons
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...
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110- Becoming A Man Who Is Leading His Family Well
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...
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109- Admitting Failure as a Couple
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...
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108- BC: Triggers Author - Amber Lia Interview
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...
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107 - Married at First Sight
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!
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106- Growing Through Unexpected Adversity
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...
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105 - *BONUS* Random Questions for Couples
A true bonus episode, Johnna bombards Chris with a list of questions for couples she found on Pinterest. Text us! 513-620-4333
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104 - How to Function in an Incompatible Marriage
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…
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103 - Tips for Vacation with Little Kids
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…
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102- The Pursuit of Long Lasting Happiness
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
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101- Today's Attack on Truth
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 @...
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100 - Who Said it Would Be Easy?
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!)...
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099- When Tragedy Strikes
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...
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098- We Might Lose Listeners For This
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…
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097- Feeling Overextended? Know Your Limits
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…
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096 - BC: Chapter 23: In-Laws (Need we say more?)
(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!)...
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095 - BC: Chapter 13: Overstimulating Our Kids
(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!)...
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094 - 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…
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093 - 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...
About this show
Don't be fooled by the curated podcast cover.This isn't some polished, filtered version of marriage and family life. This is war for truth, for unity, for legacy.Chris and Johnna Farrell, married 12 years with six kids ten and under, bring the raw, the real, and the redemptive. From marriage mishaps to spiritual warfare, parenting chaos to purpose-driven obedience, they expose it all. Not for clicks, but for growth. Yours and theirs.They're not here for small talk.They're not interested in lukewarm faith.They're not sugarcoating the gospel to make it more "palatable."This show is for couples who want to live boldly, parent on purpose, and follow Jesus with fire in their bones, even if it costs them everything.No fluff. No filters. Just fierce obedience and the real stuff that matters.
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