Episodios

  • E113: Achieving Peace
    Apr 17 2026

    In Episode 113 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester unpack what it really means to experience peace—not as something you chase, but something you live from. In a world that glorifies busy, peace can feel out of reach. But true peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances—it’s found in alignment, trust, and surrender.

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    • 00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation on what peace really looks like in everyday life.
    • 10:15 When Life Gets Busy: How chaos, pressure, and full schedules can pull you away from being grounded.
    • 20:25 Peace Isn’t Something You Chase: Why peace is not external—it’s internal, rooted in faith and perspective.

    This episode is a reminder that peace isn’t something you earn or find later—it’s something you choose to step into, right where you are.


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    23 m
  • E112: Breaking The Cycle
    Mar 31 2026

    In Episode 112 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester take a hard look at the patterns we carry—habits, reactions, and mindsets that can quietly shape our lives and relationships. Some are inherited, some are learned, but all can be changed. This episode is about recognizing the cycle… and choosing to break it.

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    • 00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation on patterns, habits, and the power of awareness.
    • 10:15 Self Awareness: Identifying the behaviors and triggers that keep you stuck—and taking ownership of them.
    • 20:40 Second Nature: How intentional change, practiced daily, becomes your new default.

    This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to repeat what you’ve always known. With awareness, discipline, and faith, you can create a new pattern—for yourself, your marriage, and your family.


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    32 m
  • E111: Polarity & Partnership
    Mar 17 2026

    In Episode 111 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester explore the tension and beauty of differences in marriage. What if the very things that challenge you about your spouse are the same things designed to strengthen your partnership? This episode dives into polarity—not as conflict, but as complement.

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    • 00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation on differences, dynamics, and design in marriage.
    • 10:02 Complimentary Behavior: How opposite strengths aren’t meant to compete—but to complete.
    • 20:30 Trusting Tendencies: Learning to trust how your spouse is wired, even when it’s different from you.
    • 31:04 Us vs. The Problem: Shifting from conflict to collaboration—because it’s never you vs. them, it’s you both vs. the issue.

    This episode is a reminder that healthy partnerships aren’t built on sameness—they’re built on trust, respect, and the willingness to grow together through your differences.


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    42 m
  • E110: The Business of Marriage
    Feb 27 2026

    In Episode 110 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester unpack a powerful idea: marriage isn’t just romantic—it’s relational, spiritual, and yes… strategic. The health of your marriage affects everything. Your home. Your calling. Your legacy.

    This episode dives into what it looks like to treat your marriage with intentionality, vision, and unity—without losing the heart behind it.

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    • 00:00 Intro: Framing marriage as both covenant and commitment—heart and discipline.
    • 10:39 Highlighting: Choosing to call out the strengths in your spouse instead of magnifying weaknesses. What you highlight grows.
    • 21:07 Power of Unity: Why alignment in vision and values creates momentum—and why division drains it.

    This episode is a reminder that marriage doesn’t thrive on autopilot. It flourishes when two people decide to build, protect, and pursue purpose together.


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    28 m
  • E109: Jesus Take The Wheel
    Feb 23 2026

    In Episode 109 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester lean into one of the most quoted—but least surrendered—phrases in faith culture: “Jesus, take the wheel.” What does it actually mean to hand over control? And more importantly, are we really doing it?

    This episode challenges listeners to examine who (or what) is truly steering their decisions—fear, ego, control… or Christ.

    Minute Markers:

    • 00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation around surrender, control, and trust.
    • 10:57 Who, or What, Is at the Helm?: An honest look at what’s actually driving your life right now.
    • 21:16 Asking the Right Questions: How better questions lead to deeper clarity and stronger faith.
    • 30:18 Feels Like Praying: When surrender isn’t dramatic—but quiet, consistent, and obedient.

    This episode is a reminder that surrender isn’t weakness—it’s alignment. And sometimes the most powerful move you can make is to loosen your grip and trust the One who sees the whole road ahead.


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    41 m
  • E108: What Fulfillment Really Means
    Feb 2 2026

    In Episode 108 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester go beyond the surface to unpack what truefulfillment looks like. Spoiler: it’s not about success, status, or having it all—it’s about living in alignment with purpose, overflowing from a full heart, and seeing with clarity what matters most.

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    • 00:00 Intro: Laying the foundation for a conversation about real, lasting fulfillment.
    • 10:10 Abundance: Redefining what it means to live from a place of spiritual and emotional overflow.
    • 20:30 Filling Your Cup: Why you can’t pour into others if you’re constantly running dry—and how to shift that.
    • 30:40 Vision & Clarity: How fulfillment is directly connected to knowing where you're going and why.

    This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and ask the deeper questions: Am I full? Am I aligned? Am I clear?


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    37 m
  • E107: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
    Jan 22 2026

    In Episode 107 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester lean into the tension between comfort and calling. Growth doesn’t happen where it’s safe—it happens where you’re stretched. This episode unpacks the illusions of control we cling to, the guardrails we build around our routines, and the truth that the magic we’re looking for often lives on the other side of fear.

    • 00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation around what it really means to step into the unknown with faith.
    • 10:30 False Sense of Control: How clinging to comfort can masquerade as confidence—and hold us back.
    • 20:22 Safety Bumpers: Identifying the habits, excuses, and beliefs we use to protect ourselves from discomfort.
    • 30:18 The Magic You’re Looking For: A powerful reminder that transformation begins where predictability ends.

    This episode is a challenge and an encouragement: you’re not meant to stay where it’s comfortable—you’re called to step out and become.


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    49 m
  • E106: Pausing to Reflect
    Dec 30 2025

    In Episode 106 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester slow things down to talk about the importance of reflection—on the choices we make, the pace we keep, and the storms we walk through. This episode is an invitation to step back, breathe, and see your journey with fresh eyes.

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    • 00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation on why reflection is a necessary part of spiritual and personal growth.
    • 10:15 Micro Decisions: How the small, everyday choices shape the big picture of our lives and relationships.
    • 20:29 Through the Same Winds: Navigating challenges side-by-side—and realizing that even when life hits hard, you’re not in it alone.

    This episode is a gentle reminder: sometimes growth doesn’t come from pushing forward, but from pausing to reflect.


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    29 m