Crazy Unbelievable Faith

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 Yourself

• Is 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 Movement

If you've ever felt trapped by your own success, scared to take a leap of faith, or are currently walking through an uncertain "messy middle," this episode is for you. Hunter's story is a powerful testimony that saying "yes" to God's invitation is always worth it. It’s a reminder that our greatest purpose isn't found in a title or a company, but in our relationship with the Father who is lovingly refining us to reflect His image.

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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 Yourself

• Think 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 Movement

If 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.

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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 Yourself

• Think 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 Movement

If 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 want to connect? Brian and Kersha would love to hear from you.

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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 Yourself

• Have 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 Movement

If 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.

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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.

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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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In this insightful episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen welcome special guests Chris and Taylor Decker from Texas to dive deep into the world of homeschooling. This conversation goes beyond textbooks, exploring the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of educating children at home.

Brian and Kersha, along with Chris and Taylor, share their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs in their homeschooling journeys. From unexpected callings to embracing a more natural family rhythm, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how faith and flexibility can redefine education. If you've ever considered homeschooling, are currently on the journey, or are simply curious about alternative education paths, this episode offers valuable insights and relatable anecdotes.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• Challenging the "Public School at Home" Myth: Why trying to replicate a traditional school environment within homeschooling can be counterproductive.
• Child-Led Learning: Understanding how children's individual pace and interests can guide the learning process in a homeschool setting.
• Emotional & Spiritual Guidance: The crucial role parents play in helping children navigate their emotions and foster a deeper relationship with God.
• The Freedom of Flexibility: How homeschooling allows for adaptable schedules and spontaneous learning opportunities, like impromptu trips.
• Life Skills Beyond Academics: Emphasizing the importance of teaching practical life skills, chores, and initiative alongside traditional academics.
• Resourcefulness Over Perfection: Practical tips on utilizing everyday objects and simple methods for effective learning without a "Pinterest-perfect" setup.
• Overcoming Parental Insecurities: Addressing the common fear of not being "smart enough" or "equipped" to homeschool, and finding strength in God-given qualifications.
• The Power of Community: The importance of leaning on a network of homeschooling families for wisdom and support.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• "Public school is the school leads the curriculum and the standards. Homeschool the children lead."
• "There's no testimony without the test. There's no success without the suck."
• "Our calling as parents is to bring our children to know Jesus Christ."
• "Learning can only happen in the classroom... you can teach anytime."
• "The level doesn't equate to the grade. The level equates to the information you're now ready for."
• "We are the solution to our children's education because God uniquely equipped and qualified us to understand them."
• "Increasing our dependence and our reliance on... God ultimately for him to show us."
• "It's about being as resourceful as you need to teaching your child what they need to do."

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• What preconceived notions do you hold about homeschooling, and how might they limit your perspective?
• How can you empower your children to lead their own learning in ways that align with their unique strengths and interests?
• In what areas of your family life can you embrace more flexibility and a "natural rhythm" to foster deeper connections and learning?
• What practical life skills are you actively teaching your children, and how can you integrate them into their daily routines?
• What resources can you tap into within your community or online to support your family's educational journey?
• How can you trust in God's equipping for your role as a parent and educator, even when you feel inadequate?

📖 Scripture Focus:

Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Let this episode inspire you to rethink education and embrace the incredible journey of raising and teaching your children with faith, freedom, and intentionality.

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If you're seeking to explore alternative education paths, desire a deeper connection with your children, or want to learn how faith can transform your parenting, this episode is for you!

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In this uplifting episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen sit down with special guest, Pilot Jerry, who shares an incredible "God story" of divine provision and undeniable synchronicity. From unexpected lawsuits settling to receiving a new jet, Jerry's journey is a powerful testament to God's faithfulness and ability to provide beyond our wildest imaginations.

This isn’t just a captivating tale; it's a reminder that God’s plans are often bigger and more intricate than we can fathom. Whether you're facing a challenge that seems insurmountable, or simply seeking encouragement in your faith journey, this episode will inspire you to trust in God’s miraculous provision.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• How God can use seemingly unrelated events to orchestrate major breakthroughs in your life.
• The power of divine confirmation and how God provides clear signs to guide your path.
• A humbling story of forgiveness and redemption within the workplace.
• Why trusting God isn't passive, but rather an active posture of faith and expectation.
• The profound purpose behind God's extravagant blessings – they are often for His Kingdom.
• The incredible vision to bring values-based education into public schools across the United States.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• "God's buying you not a jet. God's buying you a new jet."
• "His bank account is much larger than our bank account."
• "You don't go through it—you grow through it."
• "There’s no testimony without the test. There’s no success without the suck."
• "God is not just interested in your rescue—He’s interested in your reflection."
• "I heard from God. He gave me hope. And that's the whole key."
• "If Paul was alive... wouldn't it have been really cool that you could have been his chariot driver?"

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• What "impossible" situation are you currently facing that God might be ready to turn around?
• Have you received confirmations from God that you might be overlooking or doubting?
• How can you actively speak your faith into existence, even when the path isn't clear?
• In what areas of your life is God calling you to step out in faith, even if it feels "too big"?
• How can you leverage your blessings and talents to advance God's Kingdom and impact your community?

📖 Scripture Focus:

 Jeremiah 29:1 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Let this episode encourage you to embrace God's incredible plans for your life, even when they seem unbelievable.

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If you're seeking to see God's hand move in miraculous ways, or want to understand how your life can be a testament to His goodness, this episode is for you!

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In this soul-stirring episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen unpack what they call “The 3 R’s”: Rescue, Refine, and Rejoice. With humor, honesty, and biblical truth, they walk through how each of these spiritual stages shows up in our lives—and what it really means to trust God through all of them

This isn’t surface-level encouragement. It’s raw, real faith forged in pressure, time, and fire. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a life raft moment, sitting in the slow burn of refining, or finally stepping into your breakthrough—this episode will help you locate where you are on the journey and remind you of who’s walking with you.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• Why waiting on God isn’t passive—and how to avoid “information constipation” while hoping for rescue.
• What the Bible teaches about the refiner’s fire (Malachi 3:3) and how God shapes us until He sees His reflection in us.
• How to pray for patience—and what actually happens when you do (spoiler: brace yourself).
• The importance of humility in your success and the discipline of giving God the credit.
• How true growth often comes after we stop trying to skip the process and start embracing it.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• “God can rescue you—but sometimes He sits with you in the raft to refine you.”
• “If you’re just revving your engine in neutral, God can’t steer that car.”
• “You don’t go through it—you grow through it.”
• “There’s no testimony without the test. There’s no success without the suck.”
• “God is not just interested in your rescue—He’s interested in your reflection.”

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• Are you waiting for a helicopter rescue when God is already sitting in the raft with you?
• What areas of your life feel like they’re under pressure or heat right now? What might God be refining?
• Have you taken credit for something you once prayed for?
• If patience were your word this year, how are you letting God grow it in you—rather than trying to rush through?
• What would change if you believed that God was holding your hand through all of it—not just the breakthroughs?

📖 Scripture Focus:

Malachi 3:3 — “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver…”

Let this episode reshape how you see waiting, challenges, and spiritual growth. God’s not punishing you—He’s preparing you.

🙌 Join the Movement

If you’re in a season of struggle, pressure, or slow transformation, this episode is for you. You’re not alone—and you’re not off course. God is shaping something beautiful in you.

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Welcome to Crazy Unbelievable Faith, where the stories are raw, the laughs are real, and the faith is bigger than fear.

In this deeply personal episode, guest host Chris Decker sits down with Brian and Kersha Owen to uncover the origin story of their marriage, their ministry, and the podcast itself. What starts as a humorous tale about a country concert and a lost bet quickly unfolds into a vulnerable conversation about grief, obedience, marriage, mentorship, homeschooling, and stepping out when you don’t have all the answers.

Brian and Kersha share how their journey was shaped not by certainty, but by taking leaps of faith—sometimes without a plan, sometimes while doubting, and always with God. With humor, honesty, and heart, they offer encouragement to anyone who’s been feeling stuck, uncertain, or called to something “crazy.”

🔑 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

How a random concert encounter turned into a 16-year marriage rooted in mutual submission and humor.

What it means to grow through trials rather than just go through them.

Why God often asks us to do things that feel crazy—not to confuse us, but to show His power.

The power of spiritual mentorship and hearing God’s voice through the Holy Spirit.

Why partial obedience is still disobedience—and how surrender can unlock hidden blessings.

A powerful analogy: how being “grated” by life turns a block of faith into something richer, larger, and more useful.

How the Owens’ decision to homeschool, write a book, and start a podcast were all steps into the unknown—led by faith, not certainty.

❤️ Quotes That Stay With You:
 

“God can’t steer a parked car.”

“I don’t want to go—I want to grow.”

“If it’s not crazy, it’s probably not from God.”

“Hope and encouragement are like oxygen for people’s lungs.”

“I didn’t want a drink—I got a husband and five kids.”

🤔 Questions to Reflect On:

Are you parked in neutral, waiting for clarity before you move—or are you willing to shift into gear and trust God to guide you?

What’s one “crazy” idea or calling you’ve been ignoring because it doesn’t make logical sense?

Have you allowed yourself to be “grated” and refined—or are you resisting discomfort that might actually lead to growth?

In your relationships, especially marriage, are you creating space for mutual growth, support, and spirit-led decision-making?

What legacy do you want to leave behind for your children or community when they watch how you walk out your faith?

💌 A Word from Brian & Kersha:

“This podcast isn’t about us having all the answers. It’s about walking through real life with open hands and asking God to use us—even when it’s uncomfortable. Even if it just impacts one person, that’s enough.”

🙌 Join the Movement:

Whether you’re in a season of waiting, wondering, or walking into the unknown, you are not alone.

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Crazy Unbelievable Faith is for anyone who’s tired of playing it safe and ready to believe that God’s plan—though sometimes wild—is always good.

Don’t wait until it’s perfect. Say yes now. And grow through it.

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