Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage

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.

Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage is a education podcast hosted by Chris & Johnna Farrell, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris & Johnna Farrell hosts Grow Yourself Grow Your Marriage, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #141

  141- 277 Days and Counting: The Unsexy Truth About Staying Fit as Busy Parents

  Jan 22, 202654 minS1

  div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> <p > Summary: In this episode of the Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna share the unsexy truth about working out 277 days straight with 6 kids and why it has nothing to do with motivation or weight...

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  Episode #140

  140- "He Left His Kid With Us…Then Disappeared"

  Jan 15, 20261h 16mS1

  <p> </p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>In this episode of the Grow Yourself, Grow Your Marriage podcast, Chris and Johnna discuss the impact of people-pleasing. </p> <p >A contractor left his 9-year-old with us. No warning. Just vanished.</p> <p >Chris confronted him. Johnna nearly puked from the discomfort.</p> <p >This episode dives into that wild moment, plus another where a stranger undermined our parenting and we did nothing.</p> <p >They unpack what these stories reveal about the fear of confrontation, the trap of people-pleasing, and how to teach our kids (and ourselves) to stand firm when it...

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  Episode #139

  139- Sports, Alcohol, Jesus Shirts & Spiritual Silence

  Jan 8, 20261h 15mS1

  <p>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.</p> <p>The conversation also touches on the impact of idolatry, particularly in relation to sports and alcohol, and how these distractions can lead to spiritual dullness. The hosts encourage listeners to seek deeper intimacy with God during silent seasons and provide practical steps for cultivating a closer relationship with Him.</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction: The Struggles of Parenthood<b...

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  Episode #138

  138- Why Fear Doesn't Control Us Anymore

  Oct 25, 20251h 25mS1

  <p >Episode Summary:</p> <p >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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  Episode #137

  137 - More Kids isn't Easier, You Just Get Stronger

  Sep 26, 20251h 5mS1

  <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>Chris and Johnna discuss </p> <p >00:00 – Prayer over the chaos & welcome our special guest, baby Lake (L6)</p> <p >01:30 – "Does it get easier?" The real answer</p> <p >04:30 – Gym analogy: God strengthens you </p> <p >07:00 – Lowering expectations & parenting evolves</p> <p >10:30 – Age gaps, helpers, and why 5 kids humbled us</p> <p >13:00 – Culture, "meology," and fear of more kids</p> <p >16:30 – A decade of parenting: fleeting stages & perspective</p> <p >19:30 – Don't fix a marriage with another baby</p> <p >22:00 – Are kids "hard"? Why they should be</p> <p >27:00 – Screens, meals, and the fruit of hard work upfront</p> <p >31:30 – Teach...

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