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 Yourself

• What "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 Movement

If you've ever felt defined by past failures, worried about what others think, or stuck in a season of aimless drifting, this episode is your lifeline. Chris Robinson’s story is a powerful testament that God’s plan is often found on the other side of surrender. It’s a call to let go of the life you planned so you can embrace the one He has purposed for you, trusting that He is with you every step of the way. Don't miss Chris's book, From Drift to Drive, available September 2nd!

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