In this candid and deeply reflective episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha take a hard look at the three forces that steer our lives: fear, control, and obedience. This isn't just a high-level discussion; it's a practical examination of who—or what—is in your driver's seat. Brian and Kersha get vulnerable, sharing personal stories of career uncertainty, pivotal life decisions, and the constant temptation to grab the wheel from God. They unpack the real-world consequences of letting fear create detours and allowing our need for control to make us miss the blessings right in front of us.

The conversation dives deep into the tension between our human instinct to manage every outcome and God's call to simply trust and obey. From the frustration of spinning your wheels to the profound peace that comes from surrendering the keys, this episode is a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, stagnant, or driven by anxiety. It’s a must-listen for anyone who finds themselves paralyzed by the "what ifs" or exhausted from trying to force things to happen. This is a powerful reminder that true progress doesn't come from a tighter grip, but from faithfully putting one foot in front of the other, knowing God is leading the way.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• The 3 Drivers: Explore the critical differences between a life steered by fear (leading to detours and dead ends), control (leading to frustration and missed blessings), and obedience (leading to purpose and peace).
• The Illusion of Control: Learn why "white-knuckling" your life is a recipe for disappointment and how letting go opens the door for God’s unexpected provision and protection.
• The High Cost of Fear: Unpack how the fear of failure—and even the fear of success—can keep you stagnant and prevent you from moving into the life God has planned for you.
• Slowing Down to Speed Up: Discover the counterintuitive truth that in our busiest seasons, slowing down for reflection and prayer is the key to making real forward progress.
• The Power of Obedience: Understand how your simple, daily "yes" to God unlocks wisdom, courage, and a deep sense of peace, even when the road ahead is uncertain.
• Your Life as a Catalyst: Grasp the profound impact of the call that "at the end of your obedience is somebody else's deliverance."
• Putting Your Faith in Gear: Get practical encouragement to move from being "stuck in neutral" to actively driving toward your God-given purpose, one step at a time.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• Kersha: "If you're trying to control something, then you're missing an opportunity for growth."
• Brian: "People are too busy knocking opportunity that they can't hear opportunity knocking."
• Kersha: "When obedience and God both are steering your life, you're being led by purpose... the emotion that we have inside of us is peace."
• Brian (quoting Kersha): "At the end of your obedience is somebody else's deliverance."
• Brian: "...in order to speed up, sometimes you have to slow down."
• Kersha: "The more that you let God have in your life, the more at peace you feel."
• Kersha: "Give your life over to Christ. Follow him and allow him to lead your life."

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• Who or what is truly in the driver’s seat of your life right now: fear, control, or obedience?
• Think of a time you tried to force an outcome. Looking back, can you identify any blessings or lessons you may have missed in the process?
• Are you more afraid of failure or success? How might that fear be keeping you from pursuing a dream or answering a call from God?
• Where in your life do you feel like the "wheels are turning, but the vehicle's not moving"? What is one small step of obedience you can take this week?
• Are you so busy that you can't hear opportunity knocking? How can you intentionally "slow down" to better hear from God?
• Does your daily life reflect a faith that is moving forward courageously, or one that is parked in a state of fear or stagnation?

Scripture Focus:

This episode is a practical application of key biblical principles, including:

• Trust Over Control (Proverbs 3:5-6): The episode unpacks the call to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not lean on your own understanding, which is the ultimate antidote to a control-driven life.
• Freedom from Fear (2 Timothy 1:7): This discussion is a powerful reminder that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind to move forward.
• Peace in Surrender (Philippians 4:6-7): The peace Kersha describes as a result of obedience is a direct reflection of the promise that when we pray about everything, the peace of God will guard our hearts.
• God's Sovereign Plan (Jeremiah 29:11): The entire conversation points to the truth that God’s plans for us are good, even when our own plans—driven by fear or control—fall apart.

🙌 Join the Movement

If you have ever felt stuck, frustrated by a lack of progress, or exhausted from trying to manage every detail of your life, this episode is for you. Brian and Kersha's conversation is a powerful call to honestly assess who is in your driver's seat. This is a challenge to take the keys back from fear and control and hand them over to God. Your journey of shifting from a life of frustration to a life of faith-driven obedience might just be the most important trip you ever take.

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