Realities of Kids - The Blessing, The Battle & The Becoming

1st Anniversary Celebration

Can you believe it’s been a full year? Over the past 52 weeks of navigating crazy, unbelievable faith, Brian and Kersha have realized that while time flies when you're having fun, stepping in front of a camera to be raw, vulnerable, and messy is a journey of its own. From tech glitches with Pilot Jerry to cell phone alarms randomly going off from 2018, this milestone reflection proves that nobody has it completely put together—and that's exactly how God likes it.  Brian and Kersha look back at a year of radical growth, unexpected detours, and the life-changing shift that occurred during their trip to Puerto Rico with John Maxwell. They unpack the deep realities of what it means to stay consistent when you'd rather wave the white flag, reminding us that God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the surrendered. It’s a raw celebration of the fact that if God carried you through this past season, He isn't about to abandon you in the next. 🔥 What You'll Learn * The three definitive lessons learned after 52 consecutive weeks of showing up to record a faith podcast * Why the things we expect to be massive hurdles often turn out simple, while the "easy" things stretch us the most * The reality of behind-the-scenes production and the discipline required to build family consistency * Why people universally love the idea of bold faith right up until it demands bold, uncomfortable obedience * How to stop obsessing over a perfect, flawless script and embrace the raw, authentic value of making a mess * The incredible trajectory shift that can happen to your entire life through a single, open-door connection * What it truly looks like to step out of a spouse's shadow to confidently claim your own seat at the table * Why faith is inherently inconvenient and why no one in the history of scripture ever received a comfortable calling * Why your personal weakness will never disqualify you from God's ultimate plan, but your unwillingness will * How to pivot from a culture that screams "follow your heart" to a lifestyle that values spiritual supervision 💬 Memorable Quotes * "Faith is usually inconvenient. Nobody in scripture got a comfortable calling." * "This year we discovered people love bold faith until bold faith requires bold obedience." * "God rarely calls the qualified people. He qualifies the surrendered people." * "God has sustained this podcast longer than most people sustain a New Year's resolution." * "God is faithful. Humans are—Humans are messy. That is for sure." * "Most bad decisions begin with the phrase, 'Watch this.'" * "If God carried you through this year, He's not going to abandon you next year or next season." * "Some of us didn't need another motivational quote this year. We needed repentance and a nap." * "We're not qualified, we're just surrendered." * "Your weakness does not disqualify you. Your unwillingness might." * "Obedience beats feelings." * "Following Jesus is still the wildest adventure on Earth." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: * Reflect on this past year: what is one specific prayer that you completely stopped praying because the breakthrough didn't happen fast enough? * Look closely at your life over the last 12 months—where did fear win, and where did God's grace completely surprise you? * Is your heart running wild without proper supervision? What practical steps can you take today to prioritize obedience over shifting feelings? * What hidden, unexpected field is God clearing for you right now while you are busy looking for fruit in an old harvest? 📖 Scripture Focus * Joshua 1:9 — "Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Not just where you plan, map out, or over-spiritualize, but wherever you actually move. * Genesis 12:1 — "Go from your country... to the land I will show you." A clear reminder that Abraham had to practice bold obedience and step out before receiving geographic clarity. * Matthew 14:29 — "Peter got down out of the boat." Showing the distinct difference between the 11 disciples who chose comfort and the one who chose the wild adventure of water-walking. * Romans 5:8 — "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The ultimate blueprint of love and leadership established by a Savior who was willing to go first before we had it together. * Proverbs 24:16 — "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again." A beautiful testament that a year of messy human slip-ups can still be firmly anchored by God's sustaining grace. 🙌 Join the Movement Know someone who needs a reminder of God's year-long faithfulness? Send this episode to them. Know someone who needs permission to stop trying to look perfectly qualified? This one's for them. Share it and help our community grow. Have a prayer request or need someone to talk it through with? Reach out: www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com [https://www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com] Instagram: @crazyunbelievablefaith Because the life God calls you to isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.

The Value of Going First

Ever felt like you’re waiting on a green light from God, but the truth is He’s actually waiting on you? We love the reward and accolades of a breakthrough, but almost nobody volunteers to step out first and risk looking foolish. At some point, staying safe isn't wisdom—it’s just overthinking masquerading as a backup plan while you watch from the sidelines. Brian and Kirsha unpack why going first is the ultimate catalyst for fast growth in your life, your marriage, and your calling. From Abraham's map-less journey to checkout line etiquette and Kirsha’s reality check as a traveling salesman's wife, this episode is a raw look at what it takes to break out of the "bystander effect." It’s time to stop over-spiritualizing your hesitation, drop the awkward turtle defenses, and find out what happens when you finally get out of the boat. 🔥 What You'll Learn * How to distinguish between an intentional season of waiting and simply paralyzing yourself with overthinking * Why fear of judgment and rejection keeps 98% of people safely hidden away in their comfort zones * The secret to moving out of your partner’s shadow to claim a bold, active partnership in your marriage * Why your next big breakthrough is directly tied to your willingness to go first and initiate the connection * How modern distractions like keeping your earbuds in at the checkout line are killing everyday chivalry * The profound relationship between faith and momentum, and why obedience always precedes clarity * What Peter and the 11 silent disciples teach us about the dynamic of stepping onto the water * How the entire layout of the Gospel hinges on Jesus choosing to move toward the cross first * Why playing it safe is an invisible path to slow regret while taking the leap triggers fast growth * How to stop using "let me pray on that" as a religious disguise to keep your life parked in neutral 💬 Memorable Quotes  * "Some of us aren't waiting on God, God's waiting on us to stop overthinking it."  * "I didn't want to be one of the 11 disciples sitting in the boat while my husband's out walking on water."  * "You can't walk on water if you won't get out of the boat."  * "Obedience often comes before clarity."  * "What if the thing you're waiting on is actually waiting on you?"  * "Inaction breeds doubt and fear, but action breeds confidence and courage."  * "We act our way into feeling, we don't feel our way into acting."  * "Sometimes the riskiest thing you can do is to play it safe."  * "Playing it safe is slow regret. Going first equals fast growth."  * "If you're waiting on everything to feel safe, you might be waiting a very long time."  * "If you move today, what might God do tomorrow?"  * "Crazy faith begins where excuses end." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: * Where is God asking you to go first right now, but you keep hesitating or asking for more details? * Are you currently hiding behind the excuse of being an introvert instead of stepping out into your community? * Look at your day-to-day habits: where are you prioritizing comfort and predictability over radical obedience? * What is one specific phone call, email, or apology you can initiate today if you completely cast out the fear of failure? 📖 Scripture Focus * Joshua 1:9 — "Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Not wherever you plan or overthink, but wherever you actually move. * Genesis 12:1 — "Go from your country... to the land I will show you." Abraham teaches us that the destination reveals itself only after the departure. * Matthew 14:29 — "Peter got down out of the boat and walked on the water." Proof that experiencing the miraculous requires leaving the safety of the crowd. * Romans 5:8 — "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The foundational blueprint of love is set by a Savior who initiated the rescue first. * James 2:17 — "Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." A reminder that true belief cannot remain stationary in a vacant parking lot. 🙌 Join the Movement  Know someone who's stuck in a pattern of hesitation? Send this episode to them. Know someone who needs the courage to take the very first step? This one's for them. Share it and help our community grow. Have a prayer request or need someone to talk it through with? Reach out: www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com [https://www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com] Instagram: @crazyunbelievablefaith Because the life God calls you to isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.

Faith Under Fire: When Life Gets Hot, What's Left Standing?

Ever felt like God has hit the "do not disturb" button right when your life is hitting a boiling point? We love faith when it works fast, but real faith shows up when nothing makes sense and the silence feels completely deafening. But what if the fire you are walking through isn't actually your problem? What if the heat is simply revealing what's real? Brian and Kirscha dive into what it truly means to hold onto faith under fire, exploring how unshakeable trust is formed like a diamond through heat, pressure, and time. In this episode, they challenge our "microwave miracle" culture, share a monumental personal breakthrough regarding their daughter Kenley’s 12-year journey, and remind us that divine silence is never divine absence. It's time to stop waiting for convenience and start trusting God before the rescue even happens. 🔥 What You'll Learn * Why your faith isn't proven when God rescues you, but when you trust Him before He moves on the back end * Why the fire you are walking through isn't the problem—it’s the ultimate revealer of authentic faith * What Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about standing resolute even if God doesn't rescue us * The danger of chasing "microwave miracles" in a low-and-slow spiritual processing society * Why divine silence doesn't mean abandonment, and how to stop assuming God has snoozed your crisis * How to navigate the confusing "spaghetti noodle bowl" of your own overthinking and stay aligned with truth * The divine physics of spiritual diamonds: how heat, pressure, and time formulate unbreakable trust * Why God isn't trying to burn you down, but is intentionally burning off what can't go where He is taking you * How to honestly evaluate your walk and recognize if your faith is real or just a matter of convenience * The power of quiet perseverance through the lens of Kenley's miraculous vision therapy milestone 💬 Memorable Quotes * "Your faith isn't proven when God rescues you. Your faith is proven when you trust Him before He does anything on the back end." * "If we all knew that God would rescue us if we jumped into a burning pit, we would all do it just to feel that rush of faith." * "Real faith, that's the faith that shows up when nothing makes sense." * "Faith under fire isn't cute, it's uncomfortable. It's actually quiet." * "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said, 'He can. Even if He doesn't, we are not going to bow.'" * "The fire is not really the problem. The fire reveals what's real." * "Nothing will mess with your faith more than watching Jesus take a nap in your crisis." * "You get caught up in your own head, like your head is the spaghetti noodle." * "We may not be hearing from God, but He hasn't lost track of us." * "God isn't trying to burn you down. He's burning off what can't go where He's taking you." * "If your faith only works when life works, is it really faith or is it convenience?" * "When the fire hits, you don't need more control, you need deeper trust." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: * Are you trusting God only for a rescue, or are you willing to praise Him even if He doesn't change your current circumstances? * Where are you letting the "spaghetti bowl" of your own overthinking distract you from the singular strand of God's truth? * What area of your life—finances, marriage, health, or family—is currently under the intense pressure and heat of a refining fire? * Who can you reach out to in your community this week to share your heavy journey with or offer a word of encouragement? 📖 Scripture Focus * Daniel 3:17-18 — "He can. Even if He doesn't, we are not going to bow." Resolute faith in the midst of a literal furnace. * Mark 4:38-40 — "Jesus is lying in the bottom of the boat asleep peacefully." Facing the storm when it looks like God is napping. * James 1:2 — "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials." Understanding that testing produces steadfastness and character. * Habakkuk 3:17-18 — "Though the fig tree does not bud... yet I will rejoice in the Lord." Choosing real faith over convenience. * Mark 9:24 — "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" Navigating the silent spaces while crying out for alignment with His character. 🙌 Join the Movement Know someone who's walking through a heavy trial? Send this episode to them. Know someone who needs to be reminded that the fire is forming them? This one's for them. Share it and help our community grow. Have a prayer request or need someone to talk it through with? Reach out: www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com [https://www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com] Instagram: @crazyunbelievablefaith Because the life God calls you to isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.

Adulting Decision: Assembling Life Without Instructions

Ever felt like adulting is just assembling IKEA furniture while missing a crucial screw and the instructions are in a language you don’t speak? We often think that being a "grown-up" means having all the answers, but most of the time it’s just making expensive decisions while pretending to be calm. Brian and Kirscha dive into the messy reality of career shifts, marriage friction, and why the most logical choice isn’t always the one that brings inner peace.   In this episode, they explore why "not every good option is a God option" and how surrender is the ultimate mark of maturity. From the pressure of deductibles and 401ks to the high-stakes multiple-choice questions of life, it’s time to stop chasing titles and start safeguarding your peace. Whether you’re in a "crosswalk" season of waiting or spinning your wheels in neutral, this conversation is a reminder that you weren’t meant to assemble your future alone. 🔥 What You'll Learn * Why adulting feels like building furniture without a manual (and how to handle the "missing screws") * How to identify the subtle difference between a "good option" and a "God option" in your career * Why your 30s are often a masterclass in surrendering the need to appear perfect to others * The T-Chart approach: How to use pros and cons to inform faith without letting logic replace peace * Why saying "no" to high-stakes invitations is often the holiest move you can make for your family * How to distinguish between being "depleted" by people and "pouring into" those who truly need it * Why maturity is measured by your level of surrender rather than your level of certainty * The "crosswalk" season: Learning the value of waiting when God says "go, but not yet" * How to build an inner circle that offers decades of perspective rather than just modern opinions * The life-changing challenge: "What hard decision are you currently avoiding because of fear?" 💬 Memorable Quotes * "Adulting is basically making one expensive decision while pretending to be calm." * "Sometimes logic says one thing, but peace says another thing." * "Not every good option is a God option." * "Maturity is less about certainty and more about surrender." * "We’re all one step away from stupidity if we don't seek wise counsel." * "Jesus came and he saved the world, and still didn't attend every meeting." * "No is one of the holiest words in the Bible." * "Don't get some new believer that has never acted in faith yet to guide your biggest moves." * "Safeguard your time around people who take energy instead of giving it." * "Adulting is like assembling IKEA furniture—it looks cute until you realize you're missing a screw." * "We walk by faith, not by sight, but as adults, we really want to see the whole picture first." * "God never expected you to have all the answers. He expects you to seek Him." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: * What hard decision have you been avoiding? Is the holdup a lack of information or just a fear of the unknown? * Look at your current "yeses." Is there a "good option" you need to turn into a "no" to protect your inner peace? * Who is sitting at your table? Identify one person with "decades of wisdom" you can run your current struggle by. * Are you spinning your wheels in neutral? What is one practical step you can take today to put the chain back on the gear? 📖 Scripture Focus * James 1:5 — "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault." * Proverbs 3:5-6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him." * Proverbs 11:14 — "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." * Psalm 37:7 — "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him." Navigating the "crosswalk" seasons. * Matthew 11:28 — "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened." Finding rest in the chaos of adult decisions. 🙌 Join the Movement Know someone who’s struggling with a high-stakes decision? Send this episode to them. Know someone who’s tired of pretending they have it all together? This one’s for them. Share it and help our community grow. Have a prayer request or need someone to walk through a "good vs. God" option with? Reach out: www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com [https://www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com] Instagram: @crazyunbelievablefaith Because the life God calls you to isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.

Realities of Kids - The Blessing, The Battle & The Becoming

Ever noticed how it’s harder to get a driver’s license than it is to walk out of a hospital with a tiny human? They check your car seat, walk you to the door, and then—nothing. No owner’s manual, no GPS, just a "sick seagull" sounding whistle and the sudden realization that your schedule is no longer your own. In this episode, recorded live from the beach, Brian and Kersha get real about the identity shift that happens when "alligator wrangling" becomes your daily reality. They dive into the "comparison trap" of social media perfection and the necessity of creating your own family ecosystem. From the sacrifice of "pilot dreams" to the refinement of parental triggers, this is a candid look at the grit behind the giggles. It’s a reminder that parenting isn’t just about the cute outfits and family photos; it’s a shepherding process where God uses your children to raise you while you are raising them. 🔥 What You'll Learn * Why parenting is a total life restructure, not just a lifestyle addition or a "factory setting" * How to navigate the "hospital exit" reality—the moment you realize there is no manual for the soul * The danger of the social media comparison trap and the need to find what works for your ecosystem * Why shepherding your children back to heaven is the ultimate goal of parental stewardship * The identity shift: letting go of independent dreams (like being a pilot) to embrace legacy dreams * Why application in the home matters more than just checking the "church attendance" box * How children expose our triggers and weaknesses as part of our own sanctification process * The power of the parent’s apology—why we must be the first to press in and lead with humility * Why "leaning in" during a collision of expectations is better than leaning out or pushing away * The closing challenge: encouraging other parents in the wild "meltdown" moments of public life 💬 Memorable Quotes * "It's harder to get a driver's license than it is to reproduce and have a baby." * "The blessing, the battle, and the becoming: the realities of having kids." * "Children are a gift from heaven to us, to shepherd and lead back to heaven." * "They walk you to the car, and it's like, 'Now what do I do?' And then reality hits." * "Expect joy, but don't expect exhaustion. Expect bonding, but don't expect breaking points." * "Your children are a part of your refinement process." * "God is using your children to raise you while you are raising them." * "If you’re not loving like Jesus in your home, it’s going to be hard for them to learn to love like Jesus." * "Letting go of control to have bigger dreams, better dreams, to have a legacy-filled life." * "Kids don’t just add to your life; they essentially restructure your life." * "We as parents need to be the first to apologize." * "Be willing to lean in rather than lean out." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: * Where are you "grappling for control" with your kids instead of "grappling for confidence" in their identity? * Can you identify one "teaching moment" from a recent tantrum that was actually meant for your growth? * Is there a "hypocrisy gap" in your home? How can you start applying Sunday's word within your own four walls? * Take a moment to encourage another parent this week—tap them on the shoulder and let them know they’re doing a great job? 📖 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." * Psalm 127:3 — "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." * Deuteronomy 6:6-7 — "Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road." * Colossians 3:21 — "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." * Ephesians 6:4 — "Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." 🙌 Join the Movement Know a parent who is currently in the "battle" of the toddler years or the teenage stretch? Send this episode to them. Know someone who needs to be reminded that they are a "gift from heaven" shepherd? This one's for them. Share it and help our community grow. Have a prayer request or need someone to talk through the "alligator wrangling" with? Reach out: www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com [https://www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com] Instagram: @crazyunbelievablefaith Because the life God calls you to isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.