Fear is something we all experience — whether it’s the subtle anxiety of the unknown or the overwhelming weight of life-changing circumstances. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Jeffrey is joined by Chris and Wendy Cooper to explore what it truly means to transform fear into faith.

Chris, President of C-Suite for Christ in St. Louis and founder of Lighthouse & Me, shares how walking through the pain and uncertainty of divorce forced him to confront fear head-on — and ultimately surrender it to God. Wendy, a retired educator turned business owner of Next Door Photos St. Louis, recounts her “punch in the face” moment that became a catalyst for courageous faith, career transition, and deeper trust in God’s plan.

Together, they discuss:

• The difference between fear that warns and fear that paralyzes
• How reframing “Why is this happening?” into “What is God doing here?” can shift everything
• The role of gratitude in dismantling anxiety
• Why perseverance through trials strengthens our faith
• How our hardest seasons often prepare us to serve and uplift others

Through personal stories of career shifts, family challenges, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth, Chris and Wendy remind us that faith doesn’t always remove hardship — but it does transform how we walk through it.

If you’re facing uncertainty, anxiety, or a season that feels overwhelming, this episode offers practical encouragement and spiritual grounding to help you take your next faithful step forward.

Fear may be natural — but it does not have the final word. Faith does.

About Chris & Wendy Cooper

About Chris

Chris is a seasoned executive leader and devoted Christ follower who brings a unique blend of professional expertise and faith-driven purpose to everything he does. With a career rooted in technology, cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and risk management, Chris has helped organizations navigate complex challenges with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to stewardship.

Outside of his professional life, Chris has a long history of community involvement. He’s served as a United Way volunteer and Campaign Chairman, helped launch multiple Bible studies over the past decade, and currently serves on both The Salvation Army Midland Division Advisory Board and the Gateway Citadel Advisory Council.

Chris is married to his wife Wendy, and together they share a beautifully blended family of five children. In late 2024, they launched Lighthouse in Me LLC, a faith-based initiative focused on inspiring and empowering others to live boldly in their faith. Chris also serves as the Market President of C-Suite for Christ St. Louis, where he is passionate about building trusted leadership, fostering meaningful community, and creating spaces where faith can flourish.

Whether mentoring emerging leaders, guiding faith-based conversations, or bringing believers together through Bible studies and outreach, Chris is on a mission to integrate faith and leadership in a way that transforms lives—professionally, personally, and spiritually.

About Wendy

Wendy is a devoted mom to a 17-year-old and a 21-year-old, and a stepmom to three adult children. Married to Chris for 10 years, their relationship has been intentionally rooted in faith and has grown over the past 11 years despite all the outside trials they have faced. 

After 25 years in education, Wendy left the classroom last year to launch Next Door Photos St. Louis, a faith-centered business that employs people locally and internationally. She’s committed to living out Scripture as a faithful servant. She spends her extra time at dance competitions or events with her kid, volunteering at local schools, and with organizations like the Salvation Army.  Wendy believes in helping others daily because it is a way to share the love of God.