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  • From Drift to Drive: Finding Your Purpose Through Failure with Chris Robinson

    From Drift to Drive: Finding Your Purpose Through Failure with Chris Robinson
    2025/08/20
    In this powerful episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen sit down with author and speaker Chris Robinson to discuss the moments that define us. What happens when the success you’ve built falls apart? How do you find your God-given purpose when you feel like you're drifting? Chris shares his incredible journey from failed businesses, bankruptcy, and DUIs to becoming a "marketplace minister" and a New York Times bestselling author. This isn't just a story about bouncing back; it's a raw and honest look at what it means to be stripped of everything to find the one thing that truly matters.Chris gets vulnerable about the painful process of trading his Hummer and BMW for a life of purpose, and the critical choice he made to stop caring what his path to success looked like to anyone else. Using powerful personal stories, like how a simple bowl of ramen noodles came to symbolize a scarcity mindset, Chris provides a roadmap for anyone feeling stuck or defined by their past. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone ready to move from a life of drift to one of divine drive.🔥 What You’ll Learn:The Stepping Stone vs. The Pinnacle: How to see past failures not as the end of the road, but as crucial stepping stones God uses to elevate you to your true calling.Letting Go of Status: The profound freedom that comes from releasing the need for external validation and status symbols (like cars and houses) to fully embrace God's plan.The Scarcity Mindset Trap: An insightful look at how our thoughts, symbolized by Chris's "ramen noodle" story, can either lead us toward scarcity or abundance.Becoming a Marketplace Minister: A practical guide to integrating your faith into your work and becoming a light in the corporate world, reaching people who might never step into a church.Praying Away Desire: The powerful testimony of how Chris prayed for God to remove the desire for alcohol, tackling the root of addiction and finding instant freedom.Finding God in the Phone Book: A humorous and inspiring story about how, at their lowest point, a search for a church in a phone book led to a life-changing divine connection.Hope for the Drifting: A heartfelt message of encouragement for anyone in a tough season, reminding you that God is always with you, even when you can't see the way forward.💬 Memorable Quotes:Chris: "If I had held on to what I had built in my twenties, that would've become my pinnacle when God meant it to be my stepping stone."Brian: "Status means that you're still too arrogant to understand success."Chris: "It's the mindset that was attached to the ramen that helped me drift into that direction where I thought that I was going."Kersha: "There's healing that happens when we can look back and laugh at seasons of our lives, and we can find humor in the pain."Chris: "The choice was to not care what my path to success look like to anybody else."Brian on God's timing: "We're in that microwave... mentality of society. People want that."Chris: "I was called to be inside the marketplace. So I saw myself as a marketplace minister."Chris's encouragement: "If you're in a drift, if you're in a tough place... it's okay. God's beside you. He's with you. He's never left you, nor will he ever forsake you."🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfWhat "status symbols" (a title, a car, a reputation) might you be clinging to that are preventing you from pursuing God's true calling for your life?Are you currently operating from a "ramen noodle" scarcity mindset or a mindset of divine abundance? Where do you need to shift your dominant thoughts?In what area of your life do you feel like you are "drifting"? What is one small, intentional step you can take this week to move toward "drive"?How can you view a past failure as a "stepping stone" rather than a final destination? What did God teach you in that season?Is there a destructive desire in your heart (addiction, envy, bitterness) that you need to start praying for God to remove?How can you be a "marketplace minister" in your unique sphere of influence—at work, in your neighborhood, or online?Scripture Focus:This episode is a practical application of key biblical principles, including:God's Unfailing Presence (Deuteronomy 31:6): Chris's core message of hope is a direct reflection of God's promise: "He will never leave you nor forsake you."Finding Purpose in All Things (Romans 8:28): The conversation demonstrates how God works all things—even failed businesses and personal struggles—together for the good of those who love Him.Working for the Lord (Colossians 3:23): The concept of being a "marketplace minister" echoes the call to "work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."God Hears Our Prayers (Jeremiah 29:12): Brian's "God wink" moment reflects the promise that when we call on Him, He will listen.🙌 Join the MovementIf you've ever felt defined by past failures, worried about what others think, or stuck in...
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    36 分
  • The Giver vs. The Taker: Forging a Life of Generosity and Integrity

    The Giver vs. The Taker: Forging a Life of Generosity and Integrity
    2025/08/13
    In this foundational episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen tackle a question that sits at the heart of our character: Are you a giver or a taker? Moving beyond simple definitions, they explore how this dynamic shows up in every corner of our lives—from our finances and our time to our deepest relationships. This isn't just a conversation about money; it's a compelling call to examine the posture of our hearts. It's a must-listen for anyone wanting to cultivate a life of integrity, generosity, and true servanthood.Brian and Kersha get vulnerable about their own journey, discussing the seasons where it's necessary to "take" and be refilled, and how they've learned to grow together in their marriage instead of just parallel to one another. Using powerful analogies like money being a "brick" that can either build or break, they break down how to steward God’s blessings. This episode is a practical guide to closing the gap between your public and private life, learning to give without expecting anything in return, and trusting that 90% with God is more powerful than 100% on your own.🔥 What You’ll Learn:Giver vs. Taker Defined: The core difference between an "others-focused" life and a "self-focused" life, and why it matters in your daily walk with God.The Three Currencies of Generosity: How to be a giver not just with your finances, but also with your time and your unique skills and gifts.The Necessity of "Taking" Seasons: An important discussion on why it's okay—and often necessary—to be a "taker" to refill your cup, especially when you feel depleted.Money is a Neutral Tool: The powerful analogy of a brick, showing how money itself isn't good or bad, but a tool that can be used for building foundations or for destruction.The Integrity Challenge: A compelling call to be the same person at work as you are at home, ensuring your actions and values are consistent.The Quid Pro Quo Trap: How to break free from a transactional mindset ("I'll do this for you, so you'll do that for me") and learn to serve purely out of love.Trusting God with 90%: A faith-building look at the principle of tithing and how trusting God with the first 10% unlocks His blessing on the rest.Growing Together, Not Apart: Insight into how couples can avoid drifting apart by communicating intentionally and committing to grow together through every season.💬 Memorable Quotes:Kersha: "A giver is someone that is others focused, and a taker is someone who is just self-focused, focuses just on themselves, and what can they get or take versus what can they give."Brian: "Bricks can be used to build a solid foundation, solid structure... Or you could also take that brick and break a window."Kersha: "I think that's where a lot of families, couples go wrong. Is they kind of give up on growing together. And they just think that they're growing parallel."Brian: "I'd rather stand with God and be judged by the world than to stand with the world and be judged by God."Brian: "You can do more with 90%... plus God than you can do with a hundred percent on your own."Brian on the legacy of time: "When an old man dies, a library burns."Kersha: "I was taught do things for them so that they'll do for you. It was definitely a quid pro, pro quo type of a mentality."🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfAre you the same person at work as you are at home? If there's a difference, what's one step you can take this week to live with more integrity?In which "currency"—finances, time, or skills—do you find it easiest to give? Which one is the most challenging for you?Are you currently in a season where your cup is empty? How can you give yourself permission to "take" and be refilled so you can serve from a place of abundance?Examine your relationships. Do you operate with a "quid pro quo" expectation, or do you give freely without expecting anything in return?Does your approach to money reflect trust in God's provision or a fear of scarcity? How could a shift in perspective change how you give?In your marriage or key relationships, are you actively growing together or simply moving on parallel tracks? What's one way you can connect more intentionally?Scripture Focus:This episode is a practical application of key biblical principles, including:Serving Others (Mark 10:45): Jesus set the ultimate example of being a giver, stating He "did not come to be served, but to serve."Tithing & Provision (Malachi 3:10): The discussion on tithing echoes the promise to "bring the full tithe into the storehouse" and see if God will not "pour out for you a blessing until there is no more need."Living with Integrity (Proverbs 11:3): The episode's challenge to be the same person everywhere reflects the biblical truth that "the integrity of the upright guides them."🙌 Join the MovementIf you've ever felt stuck in a transactional mindset, depleted from over-serving, or divided between who you are in public and in private, this episode is for ...
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    27 分
  • An Invitation to More: Stepping Out of Success and Into Faith

    An Invitation to More: Stepping Out of Success and Into Faith
    2025/08/06
    In this powerful episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen sit down with guest Hunter Murray to discuss one of the most challenging acts of obedience: walking away from success. Hunter shares his incredible story of co-founding a company, building it for over 20 years, and then hearing God's call to leave it all behind without knowing what was next. This conversation is a profound exploration of identity, obedience, and trusting God when the path forward is unclear. It’s a must-listen for any leader, entrepreneur, or person who has ever felt that God is calling them to "something more."Brian, Kersha, and Hunter dive deep into the emotional and spiritual reality of detaching your identity from what you do and anchoring it in who you are in Christ. Hunter uses the beautiful analogy of his father's gentle invitation to "go fishing" to describe how God calls us to join Him. This episode is an inspirational guide for anyone navigating the "messy middle"—that uncertain space between letting go of the old and stepping into the new—and learning to find peace in God’s refining process, even when it feels like you're in the fire.🔥 What You’ll Learn:The Invitation to "Go Fishing": A heartwarming analogy for how God gently invites us to join Him in His work, reminding us that we always have a choice to say yes.Identity vs. Accomplishment: The profound challenge of separating your self-worth from your career title and earthly success, and finding your true identity as a child of God.Navigating the "Messy Middle": What it looks like to live in the uncomfortable, in-between season after a major leap of faith, and how God uses this time to refine and prepare you.Obedience Over Logic: Why following God's call often defies conventional wisdom and how to handle the opposition—both internal and external—that comes with a radical act of faith.God as the Good Father: Hunter’s testimony of clinging to the promise that God will not ask you to leave something secure only to abandon you as an orphan.The Refiner's Fire: Kersha’s powerful image of how God sits with us in our trials, purifying us until He can see His own reflection in us.God Can't Steer a Parked Car: The critical importance of taking the first step of obedience, even when you can't see the entire staircase.Hearing God’s Voice: Practical insight into distinguishing God’s voice from your own thoughts and the noise of the world, especially when He asks you to do something you wouldn't naturally choose.💬 Memorable Quotes:Hunter: "I think I finally realized he wants to tell his story through me."Kersha: "The messy middle is the digression of your flesh and the buildup of your spirit, more Christlike."Hunter: "I'm a good father. I'm not gonna ask you as my child to leave something and then leave you as an orphan."Brian: "God can't steer a parked car."Hunter: "Who am I apart from what I do or what I can produce? And that's a really scary thing to try to face."Hunter: "I had a great relationship with my dad. But... he would come into my bedroom on Saturday mornings and he would just whisper in my ear and he would say, 'Do you want to go fishing?'... That was the invitation. That's what it felt like from the Lord."Kersha: "When you are silver and you're placed over the fire the refiner... sits there and studies that piece of silver until he can see his reflection in it, and that's when he knows that the silver is purified."🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfIs your identity more tied to what you do or who God says you are? How would you feel if your career or primary role was taken away tomorrow?Have you ever felt God whispering an invitation to you? Like Hunter's "go fishing" moment, what might God be inviting you to join Him in right now?Are you currently in a "messy middle"? Instead of rushing through it, how can you lean into God's refining process and trust that He is preparing you?What is one area of your life where logic and reason are preventing you from being fully obedient to what you feel God is asking?Hunter had to take the first step without knowing the destination. What is one step of faith you can take this week, trusting God to reveal the next one in His timing?Do you truly believe God is a Good Father who won't abandon you? How does that belief (or lack thereof) affect your willingness to take risks for Him?Scripture Focus:Jeremiah 29:11: This episode is a living example of God's promise: "For I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."John 14:18: Hunter’s story powerfully reflects Jesus' promise, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."This episode also alludes to the Refiner's Fire (Malachi 3:3), reminding us that God's presence in our trials is for our purification and ultimate good.🙌 Join the MovementIf you've ever felt trapped by your own success, scared to take a leap of faith, or are currently walking ...
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    37 分
  • Beyond the Bucket: Find Friendships That Fuel Your Faith and Growth

    Beyond the Bucket: Find Friendships That Fuel Your Faith and Growth
    2025/07/30
    In this candid episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen tackle a tough but essential topic: the people you surround yourself with. Using the powerful "crabs in a bucket" analogy, they explore how friendships and associations can either be a "rising tide that lifts all ships" or the very thing pulling you down as you try to grow. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has felt the sting of jealousy from a friend, struggled to find their tribe, or is in a season of intense growth, whether in business, faith, or personal life.Brian and Kersha get real about the difficult process of assessing relationships, walking away from those that drain your energy, and the freedom that comes from being authentically yourself. They share personal stories of navigating friendships where they had to "tiptoe" to avoid triggering jealousy and the importance of having a core value system to guide your decisions. If you're an entrepreneur, rebuilding after a major life change, or simply trying to level up, this episode is a powerful guide to ensuring the people in your boat are rowing with you, not drilling holes in the bottom.🔥 What You’ll Learn:The "Crabs in a Bucket" Analogy: An unforgettable visual for how even well-meaning friends can subconsciously hold you back from reaching your potential.Assessing Your Associations: The crucial difference between friends for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, and why it's okay to let some relationships go.The "Rising Tide" Principle: The power of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely celebrate your successes instead of resenting them.Authenticity vs. People-Pleasing: Red flags to watch for if you feel you have to hide your wins or "walk on eggshells" around certain friends or family.Let Go and Let God: The profound challenge of releasing control, trusting God's plan (especially when it's uncomfortable), and the importance of giving Him the glory.Sowing and Reaping in Relationships: Understanding why your biggest blessings might pop up in a completely different area than where you've been putting in the work.Shedding Your Old Skin: A powerful metaphor for leaving behind draining relationships and embracing the rebirthing process that comes with new seasons of life.Navigating Your Own Jealousy: Brian's candid admission about struggling with others' success and the mindset shift required to genuinely cheer for them.💬 Memorable Quotes:Kersha: "It is okay to give yourself permission to assess the fruit from those friendships. Not every friendship bears fruit."Brian: "If you throw a dart anywhere and then draw a circle around it, you can say you made it. But if you have a value system, a moral and ethical system in which you make decisions through, then you can draw the circle and make sure that your target is headed to make that bullseye."Kersha: "We spent more mental energy trying to figure out what not to say, to make them jealous than to be authentically ourselves."Brian: "Yeah, you're gonna get knocked down in life. It's just a matter of... get knocked down and just stay down."Kersha: "As Christians, we're okay, we're gonna follow Jesus and we're gonna let him lead us in our life, but we hold on for control rather than let it go and let God."Kersha: "In there, you learn who is willing to encourage you, who's willing to give you hope and sow into you and help you in any way, shape or form."🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfThink about your closest friendships. Are they a "rising tide" that lifts you up, or do you feel like you're in a bucket, constantly being pulled down when you try to climb?Have you ever felt like you had to "tiptoe" or hide your successes from a friend or family member? What does that signal about the health of that relationship?Brian and Kersha talk about "assessing the fruit" from friendships. What kind of fruit are your current relationships producing? Is it encouragement and light, or something else?In what areas of your life are you holding on with a closed fist (seeking control) instead of an open hand (trusting God)?Who in your life allows you to be 100% authentic, wins and all? How can you intentionally cultivate more of those relationships?When faced with a big decision, do you have a "moral and ethical system" that helps you aim for the bullseye, or are you just throwing a dart and drawing the circle afterward? Scripture Focus:Psalm 23:2: "He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters."This episode also alludes to Psalm 139:13-14, reminding us that God "knitted you together in your mother’s womb" and "made you perfect."🙌 Join the MovementIf you're an entrepreneur feeling isolated, a person rebuilding your life after a major change, or anyone who has felt the pull of "crabs in a bucket," this episode is for you. It's a powerful reminder that your associations matter and that God calls us to surround ourselves with people who bring light, encouragement, and hope. ...
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    19 分
  • Escaping the Bucket: Why Your Friends Might Be Holding You Back

    Escaping the Bucket: Why Your Friends Might Be Holding You Back
    2025/07/23
    In this candid episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen tackle a tough but essential topic: the people you surround yourself with. Using the powerful "crabs in a bucket" analogy, they explore how friendships and associations can either be a "rising tide that lifts all ships" or the very thing pulling you down as you try to grow. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has felt the sting of jealousy from a friend, struggled to find their tribe, or is in a season of intense growth—whether in business, faith, or personal life.Brian and Kersha get real about the difficult process of assessing relationships, walking away from those that drain your energy, and the freedom that comes from being authentically yourself. They share personal stories of navigating friendships where they had to "tiptoe" to avoid triggering jealousy and the importance of having a core value system to guide your decisions. If you're an entrepreneur, rebuilding after a major life change, or simply trying to level up, this episode is a powerful guide to ensuring the people in your boat are rowing with you, not drilling holes in the bottom.🔥 What You’ll Learn:The "Crabs in a Bucket" Analogy: An unforgettable visual for how even well-meaning friends can subconsciously hold you back from reaching your potential.Assessing Your Associations: The crucial difference between friends for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, and why it's okay to let some relationships go.The "Rising Tide" Principle: The power of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely celebrate your successes instead of resenting them.Authenticity vs. People-Pleasing: Red flags to watch for if you feel you have to hide your wins or "walk on eggshells" around certain friends or family.Let Go and Let God: The profound challenge of releasing control, trusting God's plan (especially when it's uncomfortable), and the importance of giving Him the glory.Sowing and Reaping in Relationships: Understanding why your biggest blessings might pop up in a completely different area than where you've been putting in the work.Shedding Your Old Skin: A powerful metaphor for leaving behind draining relationships and embracing the rebirthing process that comes with new seasons of life.Navigating Your Own Jealousy: Brian's candid admission about struggling with others' success and the mindset shift required to genuinely cheer for them.💬 Memorable Quotes:Kersha: "It is okay to give yourself permission to assess the fruit from those friendships. Not every friendship bears fruit."Brian: "If you throw a dart anywhere and then draw a circle around it, you can say you made it. But if you have a value system, a moral and ethical system in which you make decisions through, then you can draw the circle and make sure that your target is headed to make that bullseye."Kersha: "We spent more mental energy trying to figure out what not to say, to make them jealous than to be authentically ourselves."Brian: "Yeah, you're gonna get knocked down in life. It's just a matter of... get knocked down and just stay down."Kersha: "As Christians, we're okay, we're gonna follow Jesus and we're gonna let him lead us in our life, but we hold on for control rather than let it go and let God."Kersha: "In there, you learn who is willing to encourage you, who's willing to give you hope and sow into you and help you in any way, shape or form."🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfThink about your closest friendships. Are they a "rising tide" that lifts you up, or do you feel like you're in a bucket, constantly being pulled down when you try to climb?Have you ever felt like you had to "tiptoe" or hide your successes from a friend or family member? What does that signal about the health of that relationship?Brian and Kersha talk about "assessing the fruit" from friendships. What kind of fruit are your current relationships producing? Is it encouragement and light, or something else?In what areas of your life are you holding on with a closed fist (seeking control) instead of an open hand (trusting God)?Who in your life allows you to be 100% authentic, wins and all? How can you intentionally cultivate more of those relationships?When faced with a big decision, do you have a "moral and ethical system" that helps you aim for the bullseye, or are you just throwing a dart and drawing the circle afterward?🙌 Join the MovementIf you're an entrepreneur feeling isolated, a person rebuilding your life after a major change, or anyone who has felt the pull of "crabs in a bucket," this episode is for you. It's a powerful reminder that your associations matter and that God calls us to surround ourselves with people who bring light, encouragement, and hope. True community celebrates your growth, and it's okay to shed the relationships that don't.💻 Visit crazyunbelievablefaith.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes content, community updates, and to submit prayer requests.📩 Got questions or ...
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    28 分
  • Obedience Over Opinion: What to Do When God Closes the Door

    Obedience Over Opinion: What to Do When God Closes the Door
    2025/07/17
    What happens when you’re certain you’ve heard from God, you walk in obedience, and the door slams shut in your face? In this raw and transparent episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen get real about a recent and painful journey of disappointment, self-doubt, and major course correction. They share the story of following what they believed was God’s plan to buy a property—twice—only to have both paths lead to a dead end.This episode is a powerful look at the messy middle of faith—the part where your timing isn’t God’s timing, where your expectations clash with His plans, and where the most important lesson isn’t about acquiring a new home, but about achieving true unity as a couple. If you’ve ever questioned if you were hearing God’s voice correctly, felt angry or let down by an outcome, or struggled to get on the same page with your spouse, this conversation is a crucial reminder that God’s preparation often comes through pain, and His greatest blessings can be found in the reset that follows a setback.🔥 What You’ll Learn:Trusting Yourself vs. Trusting God: How to discern the difference between God’s will and your own desires, especially when you feel like you’ve gotten it wrong.The Danger of Delayed Obedience: Why putting off what God is calling you to do is still a form of disobedience.Navigating Spiritual Disappointment: How to process frustration and anger with God when a plan you were sure was from Him falls apart.The 100/100 Marriage Rule: The critical importance of being in complete unity with your spouse before making major life decisions.Recognizing the "Red Lights": How to identify and respect the warning signs God sends, even when your emotions are pushing you forward.The Purpose of the "Preparation Phase": Understanding that challenging seasons are often God’s way of preparing you for a bigger blessing you can’t yet see.Why a Marital Reset is a Miracle: Discovering how a hardship that seems to pull you apart can actually bring you back together, stronger than before.Stop Boxing God In: A powerful lesson on releasing your own expectations of how and when God should work in your life.💬 Memorable Quotes:Kersha: "It's not God you don't trust. It's you have a trust issue with yourself."Brian: "God asks for our obedience, not our opinion."Kersha: "Delayed obedience is still disobedience. So if you're putting off what God is calling you to do, you're delaying it and it's still disobedience."Brian: "If it's not crazy, it's not from God. Just remember, Noah built an arc."Kersha: "Miracles happen in hardships."Kersha: "This pain is for a bigger purpose."Kersha: "I put his miracles inside of a box. I boxed him and I said, okay, God, if you're gonna do a miracle, you can only do it one of these ways."🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfHave you ever felt deeply disappointed when a plan you believed was from God didn't work out? How did you navigate those feelings of doubt or anger?Think about a major decision you're facing. Are you and your spouse truly "on the same page" and "hand in hand," or are you just moving in the same general direction with different perspectives?When was the last time you recognized a "red light" from God? Did you stop, or did you push through because of your own desires?In what areas of your life might you be "boxing God in" by expecting Him to work only in ways you can imagine?Can you look back on a past hardship and see how it was actually a "preparation phase" for a blessing or lesson you needed later on?Is there an area where you are practicing "delayed obedience"? What is holding you back from taking that step of faith?🙌 Join the MovementIf you've ever felt like you were losing your mind trying to follow God, you're in the right place. This episode is proof that faith isn't about getting everything right the first time. It's about learning, growing, and trusting God through the process—even when it's painful. It’s a powerful testimony that when we allow Him to, God can use setbacks to strengthen our faith and our most important relationships.💻 Visit crazyunbelievablefaith.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes content, community updates, and to connect with Brian and Kersha.📩 Want to be a guest on the podcast? Check the show notes for more information on how to share your story.🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share this episode to help others find hope and encouragement in their own faith journeys.Crazy Unbelievable Faith: Because the life God calls you to isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it.
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    28 分
  • A Dad's Take: On Single-Parent Mode, Cherishing Time, and Being Under One Mission

    A Dad's Take: On Single-Parent Mode, Cherishing Time, and Being Under One Mission
    2025/07/09

    In this special solo episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian Owen takes the mic while Kersha is out supporting their daughter at a homeschool event. Stepping into the conversation from his perspective, Brian shares a heartfelt and practical message for parents and partners navigating the beautiful chaos of family life. He offers a dad's take on the realities of "single-parent mode," the crucial need to cherish time before it flies by, and the powerful framework that shapes his and Kersha's marriage.

    This episode is a candid look at the partnership behind the faith journey. Drawing from funny grocery store encounters, the wisdom of mentors like John Maxwell, and the raw emotion of watching his kids grow up, Brian unpacks what it means to be a team. If you’ve ever felt like you're just trying to survive the day-to-day, this episode is a powerful reminder to pause, get on the same page with your partner, and find joy in the uphill climb of a life lived with purpose.

    🔥 What You’ll Learn:

    • Surviving "Single-Parent Mode": How to navigate the challenges and hilarious societal perceptions of parenting solo, even when you're married.
    • The "I'll Do It in a Minute" Trap: A crucial reminder (with a shout-out to Chris Decker) to be present with your kids and prioritize moments over tasks.
    • Why Time Flies: A heartfelt reflection on how quickly children grow up, from bringing them home from the hospital to seeing them become freshmen.
    • Submission Redefined: A powerful reframe of submission in marriage as being "under one mission"—working together towards a common goal.
    • The 100/100 Partnership: Why a strong marriage isn't 50/50 but two partners each giving 100% in their lanes.
    • Your Family's Filter System: How Brian and Kersha prioritize their life: God first, their marriage second, and their children third, to ensure a strong foundation.
    • The Power of Teamwork: The importance of uplifting your partner, staying in sync, and pulling each other up on the hard days.
    • Embracing the Uphill Climb: Leaning on John Maxwell's wisdom that "everything worthwhile is uphill" and understanding how God stretches you to increase your capacity.

    💬 Memorable Quotes:

    • "The way Kirsha and I perceive submission as being under one mission."
    • "It's not 50/50 'cause we're not just getting half of each other. We get a hundred percent of each other."
    • "She is my rock. And I think she would say the same thing, that I'm her rock in this whole journey that we're on."
    • "This can wait. I want to go do this with my kid because if I don't, I may never get this minute or this moment or anything with them."
    • "She would always say, you know, babe, you're gonna look back as you get older and you're gonna miss these things. And honestly, she was wholeheartedly right."
    • "God will never give you more than you can handle. He will never stretch you further than you're allowed."
    • "Why are we letting these... these molehills turn into mountains right now."

    🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

    • How do you and your partner practice being "under one mission"? Are your goals aligned?
    • Are you guilty of the "I'll do it in a minute" excuse with your family? What's one small change you can make this week to be more present?
    • What is your family's "filter"? Do you put your marriage first after God to create a strong foundation for your children?
    • Think of a time you were in "single-parent mode." What did it teach you about your own strength and your partnership?
    • How can you intentionally uplift and edify your partner today, reminding them that you are on the same team?
    • What "uphill" battle are you facing right now? How can you reframe it as something worthwhile that is stretching your faith and capacity?

    🙌 Join the Movement

    If you're a parent trying to find balance, a spouse looking to strengthen your teamwork, or anyone needing encouragement for the "uphill" parts of life, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone and that a strong partnership makes the journey worthwhile.

    💻 Visit crazyunbelievablefaith.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes content, community updates, and exclusive access to Kersha’s upcoming book.

    📩 Got questions or want to connect? Brian and Kersha would love to hear from you.

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    Crazy Unbelievable Faith: Because the life God calls you to isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it.
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  • Diving Deep into Faith: Embracing God's Call and Radical Generosity

    Diving Deep into Faith: Embracing God's Call and Radical Generosity
    2025/07/02

    In this moving solo episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Kersha Owen comes to you from the beautiful shores of Puerto Rico. Brian is away, but the inspiration is flowing as Kersha shares a powerful message God laid on her heart about what it truly means to trust Him and give generously.

    Using the vastness of the ocean as a stunning metaphor for God's all-consuming love, Kersha invites listeners to stop dipping their toes in the water and to dive headfirst into the life God is calling them to. Drawing from her own struggles with answering the call to homeschool and recent inspiration from a John Maxwell event, this episode is a lifeline for anyone feeling hesitant, afraid, or doubtful about their purpose. If you're standing on the shoreline of a big decision, this episode will give you the courage to swim out into the deep with God.

    🔥 What You’ll Learn:

    • The Ocean of God's Love: How to embrace being "all-consumed" by God's grace, character, and faithfulness, just like being in the ocean.
    • Overcoming the Fear of "Yes": Recognizing and pushing past the doubts and fears that keep you from stepping into your unique calling.
    • Trusting the Unseen Plan: Why God's plans rarely match our expectations and how to find peace in His mysterious and magnificent ways.
    • From Reluctance to Obedience: Kersha’s personal testimony of wrestling with and finally embracing the call to homeschool her children.
    • The Power of Radical Generosity: Lessons learned from John Maxwell on the impact of giving freely and adding "legs to your legacy."
    • Don't Just Dip Your Toes In: The danger of a "halfway" commitment and the beauty of going all-in with God.
    • His Strength in Your "Yes": The assurance that God provides the perseverance, mercy, and grace for every task He calls you to.
    • Future Guests: A sneak peek at future episodes featuring guests with their own "crazy God stories" from the EQUIP community.

    💬 Memorable Quotes:

    • "Be all consumed by his love, his glory, his faithfulness, his character, he loves you and he will never let you drown in that water."
    • "Sometimes the only pain that we have is when we thought God was gonna do it this way and it didn't happen this way, but that was us placing expectations on God."
    • "God will give you the strength you need to say yes in whatever he's calling you to do. He will give you the perseverance, his hand, his mercy, his grace, and his love."
    • "Legs to your legacy. That is a quote straight outta John C. Maxwell's mouth."
    • "Take a dive. Go swimming with God. Let him love on you. Let him rejuvenate your soul. Trust him."
    • "Our heart behind this podcast is reaching those souls, the souls that maybe are afraid to step out into the water."
    • "God doesn't make mistakes."

    🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

    • What is the "water" God is calling you to step out into right now? What fears are keeping you on the shore?
    • Are you trying to live "halfway" for God, just dipping a toe in? What would it look like to dive in completely?
    • Where in your life have you placed your own expectations on God's plan? How can you surrender those expectations to Him?
    • Think about a time God "stretched" you. How did that experience shape your faith and obedience?
    • How can you practice radical generosity this week? What gift, big or small, can you give to bless someone else?
    • In what area of your life do you need to trust that God will lead you beside "still waters" and give you rest?

    📖 Scripture Focus:

    Psalm 23:2: "He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters."

    This episode also alludes to Psalm 139:13-14, reminding us that God "knitted you together in your mother’s womb" and "made you perfect."

    🙌 Join the Movement

    If you are doubting the special call God has for you, if you're afraid to step out in faith, or if you just need a reminder of God's all-consuming love, this episode is your encouragement to take the plunge!

    💻 Visit crazyunbelievablefaith.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes content, community updates, and exclusive access to Kersha’s upcoming book.

    📩 Got questions or want to connect? Brian and Kersha would love to hear from you.

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    Crazy Unbelievable Faith: Because the life God calls you to isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it.
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    14 分