Podcasts by The Feenstra Zoo

Are you Really Happy from 2023-12-12T17:00:52

This Episode may be one of my favorite in a long time. Chelaynne and I dive into factors that make us happy and and a bit of an adventure to help keep your happiness in check!

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The Seasons of Life from 2023-11-28T17:00:13

Another dive into life behind closed doors of the Zoo. Chelaynne and Spencer talk about how life is ever changing and share some insight on how that looks in our home.

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Lifes Tough Get a Helmet from 2023-11-14T17:00:35

On this episode Chelaynne and I dive into the fact that life is hard. We share some life lessons we have been living through and some nuggets of knowledge we have learned over the years.

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Spirit of Fear from 2023-10-31T16:00

In this haunting episode we dive into a spooky story of my life and talk about what is fear and how to combat it.

join me for this spooky-cast.

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Slavery to Stuff from 2023-10-17T16:00:03

Good morning Zoo-keepers. Thanks for tuning in, today we dive into the fun topic of wow we own way to much stuff.

Chelaynne and I share some of our house hold stories, and some lessons and...

The Verdict is Guilty from 2023-10-03T16:00:20

I am sorry again for the poor audio quality. It sounds like my house is in the middle of a highway. I am working on fixing this problem.

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This episode Chelaynne and I are ta...

Relationship Contradiction from 2023-09-19T16:00:49

First off I am sorry for the audio not being clean. we were having an extra noisy house when this was recorded.

But join Chelaynne and I on this fun dive into a listener suggested topic. Listen

What do you want to be remembered for? from 2023-09-05T16:00:15

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quick and simple we are exploring what we want to be admired for!

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If the Devil Can't make you sin he will make you Busy from 2023-05-30T16:00:37

Fighting an over busy life... me too listen to this and maybe start thinking about changing your habbits and rhythms to match the lifestyle we all crave!

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Life update ... "He will make you Busy" from 2023-05-02T16:00:07

This week is a life update and a sneak peak of what is to come in next episode.

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Are you Satisfied? from 2023-04-20T16:00:53

a brief look into becoming a happier and more fulfilled person.

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What Did you Expect from 2023-04-04T16:00:59

Guys! Chelaynne Is back!

We have a free and funny conversation about what having relationship Expectations are and dive into some great examples are and what some real RedFlags are!

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What Brought You Joy This Week from 2023-03-21T16:00:55

Here is a fun one for you. What brought you joy this week?

Starting the conversation on What we do each week and each day to focus our thoughts on the good in life over the mundane and opr...

31 Reasons to say I love you. from 2023-03-07T17:00:12

A quick conversation with Chelaynne about our annual challenge from Jeff and Alyssa Bethke.

a book called 31 creative ways to love and appreciate HIM/HER

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Access Denied from 2023-02-28T17:00:38

This week we start the dive into what you have given access into your life, we start the adventure together trimming the fat of our lives becoming the best version of ourselves.

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Lets Talk About Sex Baby from 2023-02-14T17:00:34

Chelaynne and I are sitting down to talk about sex, but before you get to excited this isn't a "Spicy" episode.

It's more of a dive into how to start / maintain a healthy sexual expression...

The Purpose of Dating and Marriage from 2023-01-31T17:00:36

Seeking out the root of why it is good to date and be married and the Purpose behind it all.

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New Year New Me from 2023-01-17T17:00:17

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Whats Your Problem from 2023-01-03T17:00:54

Happy New year Zoo Keepers!

Welcome to Season 4 of The Feenstra Zoo, on this episode we are diving into the thought that being happy is a choice, and starting your year off right by becomi...

2022 It' Been A Slice from 2022-12-20T17:00:42

Good morning Zoo Keepers its been a slice.

2022 is coming to a close, this episode Chelaynne and I spend some time reviewing this past year. Highs lows and some funny thoughts and memories...

Legacy... What do you want to leave behind? from 2022-12-06T17:00:57

Simply put what do you want to leave behind?

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Dream Big Together from 2022-11-25T23:17:52

Zoo Keepers I'm Back!

Sorry about the late episode, But I explain myself in the intro.

This Episode is all about Dreaming big dreams as a couple and celebrating the achievements.

Put Them First from 2022-11-08T17:00:23

On this audio adventure you can listen to me ramble about how important it is to put you spouse before yourself to create a long term, loving, creative, and impactful relationship!

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Angelology from 2022-10-25T16:00:47

Today we are diving deep on the study of angels, or angelology.

I just couldn't stay away from the supernatural this close to Halloween.

Trick-or-Treat

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Two years an Fifty Episodes later from 2022-10-11T16:00:45

Today's very special episode is my two year anniversary of podcasting and also episode number 50.

I share some highlights and another installment of 5 min of fairytale.

Join me to ce...

To Much Food and Walking from 2022-09-27T16:00:40

Hey! Welcome to this weeks Episode all about our fantastic Alaskan cruise on the Royal Princess.

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Make Yourself Available from 2022-09-13T16:00:34

Good Day Zookeepers and Happy Birthday to me!

Welcome back for another fun episode, I hope you take something from this one, it could change someone's life.

Maybe even yours!

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My Faith Story from 2022-08-30T16:00:19

Hey Guys a nice and easy sharing some more of my story today.

this one more focused on my journey as a Christian and how that came about.

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Accepting Limitations Part 2 from 2022-08-16T16:00:56

A continuation of last episode with a more practical approach to Accepting your limitations with a hard focus on time and attention.

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Accepting Limitations from 2022-08-02T16:00:24

Good day Zoo-Keepers, today we are diving into a new series. Things that limit us as humans, be it time, or attention span, or our own choices.

today we are kicking off the series and putt...

8 Years Strong from 2022-07-19T06:18:27

Before I start the audio quality of this episode sucks I have done everything I know how to do and I could not improve this episode. I am sorry I promise next episode will be better.

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WORDS! from 2022-07-06T05:57:14

On this audio adventure we take a dive into the power of words in a relationship.

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Five Min of Fairytale from 2022-06-21T16:00:55

This one is a short story from Chelaynne and my life. This is the story of our Engagement.

If you like what I do and are able to support head o...

An Encouraging Word from 2022-06-07T16:00:59

Once again graced with the voice of My wife Chelaynne, She joins us to talk about the importance and impact of words both good and bad in our lives.

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The Devil's D's Final from 2022-05-24T16:00:39

Closing out the series on the Devil's tool kit is a discussion on depression and tying all three episodes together with Distraction.

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The Devil's D's from 2022-05-10T16:00:26

This is the second installment into the Devil's D's... this being the exploration of the devils tools and tricks and how to combat them in this crazy world.

On this episode we explore one ...

MY DUDE HE KNEW! from 2022-04-12T16:00

Happy Easter and welcome back Zookeepers! Today's episode dives into some Bible exploration on Jesus perspective and life experience, and further on how it changed how I connected with him more ...

The Principal of Sharing....AGAIN! from 2022-03-29T16:00

Hey there Zookeepers, today is the final revisit from season one. The Principal of sharing, I share new insights and life experiences on this practice hoping to shed new light and re-insprire yo...

LETS GO TO DISNEY from 2022-03-15T16:00

Today is a recap of our family vacation to Disney World. We where gone for 10 days and in Disney parks for 4, 5 if you count Disney springs. 

In this episode you can hear Chelaynne an...

To Live Intentionally from 2022-02-01T17:00

A guiding principal of my life, living intentionally creates freedom and allows us to achieve our goals and dreams.

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R&B REMIX from 2022-01-18T17:00

Guys! this is our first look back at a season 1 episode, its actually 2 episodes in that season and I still felt like it needed a re-visit.

Rhythms and Boundaries!!!! this is a foundation...

WRAP UP AND REBOOT from 2022-01-11T17:00

SEASON 3 KICK OFF !!!!

Guys its 2022 and we have a ton of great content coming your way this year! today we start off with Chelaynne and I cellebrating the past years highlights as well a...

MINI EPISODE TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS from 2021-12-24T20:00

Small conversation with my wife Chelaynne and the poem Twas the Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore..

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SEASON 2 EPISODE 13 - THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS from 2021-12-12T16:43:54

It's nice and simple Just me reading the story of Christmas.  nothing flashy just the truth. . . . . If you can suport me directly its here at BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/THEFEENSTRAZOO --- Send in a voice...

MINI EPISODE - SANTA BRUCE ..... Instagram live Audio from 2021-12-02T04:21:30

This is a recording from my Instagram reading of Santa Bruce By Ryan T. Higgins

SEASON 2 EPISODE 12 FIGHT FOR CONTENTMENT from 2021-11-28T19:07:54

Today is the continuation of last episode if you missed it I recommend going back it frames out the problem while this is more the fruits of labor from last episode. that being said today we talk a...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 11 - CHANGE YOUR MIND from 2021-11-14T17:00

Good morning grab your coffee today we dive into the looking to shift our mentality ... the power of THANK YOU!

lots of bible verses in this one so be sure to grab your note book... so se...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 10 : THE PARANORMAL ZOO from 2021-10-31T16:00

Happy Halloween, today we take a dive off the deep end into some paranormal and super natural topics. 

exploring some stories of bigfoot, giants, shadow people and black eyed chi...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 9 ... COPING WITH THE HUSTLE from 2021-10-13T16:00

This morning audio adventure is an experience with my wife Chelaynne.

We will be going down several rabbit holes while also exploring tangents. 

It is a treat to say the least...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 8 - LIGHT AND FLUFFY from 2021-09-26T16:00

Another great audio adventure. Chelaynne joins us for a great wrap up of our summer adventures.

A great catch up on almost everything that has happened and a fantastic peak behind the cur...

Season 2 episode 7 Just Keep Pushing from 2021-09-12T16:00

Today was eventful and unfortunately my recoding set up failed so I had to record directly on my phone. I am sorry for the poor quality. 

We talked about Birthdays and perseverance t...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 6 - WHAT ARE YOU READING? from 2021-08-29T16:00

Today we are joined by my beautiful wife Chelaynne to talk about something we both enjoy and that is reading. 

nothing to intense just wanted to share one of our favorite hobbies wit...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 - YOUR GROUNDED! from 2021-08-15T16:00

Another episode down, today we are talking about being grounded. No not on lock down or punishment but making time in our lives to recoup, to recharge, and create margin for interruption. <...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 4 - * BEWARE * THE DIGITAL CARNIVORE from 2021-07-24T04:08:06

Today is the Ironic episode where I talk about being potentially addicted to your cell phone and ask you to spend an extra half hour on it today to listen to me  --- This episode is sponsored by...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 3 - MOMCAST from 2021-07-04T16:00

This episode is my first attempt at an interview and who better than with my mom 

A quick look into our relationship and where I came from and the AMAZING woman whom raised me.

SEASON 2 EPISODE 2 - HAPPY FATHERS DAY from 2021-06-20T16:00

Real simple and strait to the point today I am Celebrating the MEN whom have shaped my life .... or at least a handfull of them.

come jump in and check it out 

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SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 - RETURN FROM THE ABYSS from 2021-06-06T16:00

SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 

RETURN FROM THE ABYSS

After a long hiatus from the podcasting world Spencer gives an explination of why he hasn't posted anything in 3 months.

Then ...

Episode 15: Finding Love after Children from 2021-02-21T17:00

Fair warning this episode starts out with some doom and gloom. 

this is how to find or stay in love after having children 

Episode 14: My 3 Best Dates from 2021-02-14T17:00

Today's Episode is a deep dive into my favorite love story. The one between Chelaynne and I! 

Happy Valentines day to you all and Happy Birthday to Chelaynne! 

Episode 13: Principal of Sharing from 2021-02-07T22:53:26

This one is a long time coming finally a deep dive into the "Principal of Sharing". I also touch on "we Shifting" and "Showing Up".

Books mentioned in this podcat

A lov...

Episode 12: January Wrap up from 2021-01-31T17:00

Chelaynne's first trip to the Feenstra Zoo

Wrap up for January, a quick look into the highlights and low lights for this month.

Episode 11 : My Best Friend from 2021-01-24T17:00

Dive into my "Wife Brag". A Good look into why My wife is my best friend. 

explore some of our differences and similarities and how we explored to find new connections with each othe...

Episode 10 Slowing down Part 2 from 2021-01-18T16:00

This week is continuing our conversation on slowing down more directly talking bout the problems of not slowing down  and a few solutions on how to deal with it 

Episode 9 - !STOP! Exploring slowing down from 2021-01-10T17:00

Taking some time to explore the power of slowing down. The ability to rest and create margin in my life. This podcast was directly inspired by John Mark Comer and Jefferson Bethke here are there...

Episode 8: What we have learned in a year no one could plan for from 2021-01-03T17:00

today we are exploring a few life lessons that my wife and I have learned over the passed year. From the simplicity of finding healthy outlets to the gravity of stewarding finances. nothing is of l...

Ghosts of Christmas past from 2020-12-15T07:21:05

Traditions of Feenstra zoo past. Today we explore the stories of my past Christmas’s. Come hang out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Episode 6 a Christmas story from 2020-12-07T17:00

A story book of my daughters bookshelf “Jesse calling a Christmas story” by Sarah young. Easy and light hearted. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

Episode 5 November update from 2020-11-28T05:52:07

A more Candid Spencer with a Look onto life in the Feenstra Home ———As promised here is the link for Coffey Anderson’s All Yee ———https://youtu.be/BM-yHPGCgEw...

Episode 4 Rhythm and Boundaries Take 2 from 2020-11-22T23:29:14

A deeper dive from Episode 2 intro Rhythms and boundaries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app<...

To love Intentionally from 2020-11-15T22:22:41

Our first look into defining what I mean when I say “to love on purpose” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...

Episode 2 - Rhythms and Boundaries from 2020-11-08T05:53:06

A dive into what every relationship has. A quick look at the Eb and flow of the Feenstra house hold. ***Fair warning*** Spencer Gets raw and not scripted for a part of this episode. --- This ep...

Episode One - Who and Why? from 2020-10-25T23:10:43

This is a bit of my story and why I wanted to start this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor....

The Feenstra Zoo (Trailer) from 2020-10-20T17:55:13

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