And Then...: Recent Episodes
Suzie Chafin
Struggle. Survive. Thrive! On And Then... we dive into what comes after the struggle. It's not about where you've been, but where you are now going. Your next chapter is coming!
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Why do we hold so tightly to what no longer defines us? Past mistakes, fading titles, former seasons—we cling to them like lifelines, forgetting they may be anchors. In this powerful episode, we explore how forgetting can actually be the most faithful thing we do. From empty nests and identity loss to hidden trauma and failures—we talk about letting go, making room, and pressing on toward what truly matters.
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Do Not Be Afraid
Fear is not your friend. Fear does not serve you. Don’t settle for a life permanently lived in fear. If you do you will never be happy. You will never be effective. You don’t want a life of mediocrity, relegated to just going through the motions. In this episode we step into how to access this wonderful, great life God has for you free from fear.
I don't know what you've been praying for. Maybe it is finances, a relationship, a situation and NOTHING seems to change. In this episode I share a time in my life where despite my ceaseless praying I didn't see change. Then God showed up. He hears you. He loves you. Don't stop praying. He is at work!
Distractions are the number one joy killer, mission robber, purpose stealer we can encounter. I also believe it is one of the Enemy’s greatest tools. We can grow so busy doing unnecessary tasks, busy tasks, even tasks that seemingly seem good that we MISS our greater purpose, that unique gift that God has given you to give to the world. Let's dive in and learn how we can live on purpose, with less distractions to be the difference makers we were created to be.
.Jason Hietbrink, founder of Amplify Coaching, shares two struggles which shook him to his core causing him to question his identity, his worth and to be angry with God. Jason shares how each of those, which on the surface seemed terrible, actually were gifts of God's grace in his life. He is living proof of how even unwanted change can bring us to the next best chapter!
Have you ever been in a place where you asked yourself or said to yourself – Who Am I? Or I don’t even know who I am? Especially in seasons of change, when your children go to college, when you’ve experienced great loss like a death, divorce, or death of a friendship. Or how about if you’ve changed career paths by choice or by force? So many labels tend to make up our identity that we begin to believe what we do, what roles we play are who we are. Those are just descriptors, evidence of who we are, but they are not the essence of who we are.
Additional Resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Winning-War-Your-Mind-Thinking/dp/B08FRND9CR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SQIU5IOQ6YMT&keywords=winning+the+war+in+your+mind+groeschel&qid=1671125022&sprefix=winning+the+war%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1
Affirmations of who you in in Christ: https://finds.life.church/pastor-craig-groeschels-list-of-positive-affirmations-to-renew-your-mind/#:~:text=It's%20who%20I%20am.,every%20day%20of%20my%20life.
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Boundaries-Goodbyes-Loving-Without/dp/B09XJ7LBMW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23MOSP4B96RQW&keywords=good+boundaries+and+goodbyes+lysa+terkeurst&qid=1671125155&s=audible&sprefix=goodbyes+%2Caudible%2C122&sr=1-1
Tucked away in the heart of Ocean Beach, San Diego at the corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd and Santa Monica Ave is a church with a sign that boldly invites the imperfect. It reads “A church or imperfect people.” If you have an opportunity to visit, you will go inside and see surfers with hair still wet, you will see students, you will see elderly, you will see homeless and you will see young couples. It is a beautiful experience. It is a judgement free zone that invites you to experience one thing – the love of Christ. In today’s episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the co-pastors Julian Malotti. Originally from Brazil, Julian grew up feeling very much alone and isolated, had trust and forgiveness issues, and was asking the question – is this all there is to life? You just pay bills, exist and live in a world without community? God met him in that place and he shares his story with us today and will encourage you to give yourself the gift of forgiveness.
In this episode I give a glimpse of what it was like to grow up in my 1980’s CODA world. As an advocate and protector of my parents, I had to find my voice, advocate for myself and learn who I was outside of being a helper. If you are a CODA, a caregiver, or a parent, this episode will help you realize it is okay to have needs. You are heard and known. You matter.
Episode Four: Moving Through Grief
An Interview with Emily Speed
On March 1st 2016 Emily Speed received the call no one wants to hear. At age 36, her husband, best friend, and love of her life for nine years was gone. A young mother of a seven and one year old found herself in a place she never expected to be in. Emily walks us through her grief struggle, how God used the grief and her marriage to impact others. Finally, Emily shares with us the other side of her grief. Today she shares her life with her second love of her life Jeff. Together Emily and Jeff have a beautiful blended family of four and live through a lens of appreciation and gratitude that can only be found because of their joint grief struggle.
Feeling stuck? Does life feel like its never going to change. Your circumstances will always remain the same? In this episode, we dive into how to MOVE out of that ditch and become UNSTUCK.
Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
In episode one we dive into a struggle many of us are grappling with today, anxiety and depression. I’m sharing a season of struggle and some amazing strategies that helped me and can help you move from struggle and surviving to absolutely thriving.Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
Founder of Unleash Your Shine
“What could be possible if you played full out with the level of courage you have never had before?” - Brittany Horn
Brittany moved from food stamps and an eviction notice to becoming a nationally acclaimed author and speaker. Brittany shares her strategies on how to find your shine.