Crazy Unbelievable Faith

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.

What's Holding You Back from Crazy Faith?

Ever felt a nudge toward something big and thought, "That's a great idea... for someone else"? We often wait for a signed note from heaven, a perfectly balanced spreadsheet, or a foolproof backup plan before we move. But what if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of wisdom? What if it’s actually fear wearing khakis and carrying a clipboard? Brian and Kersha dive into the subtle "quiet killers" of our calling: comfort, logic, and our love affair with predictability. In this episode, they challenge the "bystander effect" in faith and remind us that while failure feels heavy, it is never final in the Kingdom. It's time to stop using "let me pray on that" as a disguise for delay and start stepping out into the headlight-sized light God provides for your very next step. 🔥 What You'll Learn * How to distinguish between "holy indigestion" and God truly knocking on the door of your heart * Why fear often dresses up as logic to keep you stuck in the "trunk" of your own life's journey * The danger of the "bystander effect" and assuming God’s specific promptings are meant for others * Why waiting for a spreadsheet and a backup plan is often a struggle with control rather than faith * How comfort serves as the "quiet killer" of a calling and why delayed obedience is still disobedience * The difference between demanding "GPS directions" and trusting God’s "headlight faith" for the next few feet * How past failures and the memory of disappointment can handcuff your future acts of obedience * Why failure isn't final—looking at Peter's journey from sinking in the waves to becoming the "Rock" * The reality of unbelief: how we struggle to believe God can do the impossible through us specifically * The life-changing challenge: "What would you do today if you knew for a fact you could not fail?" 💬 Memorable Quotes * "Not indigestion—God is knocking on your heart." * "Fear likes to dress up as logic." * "What's holding us back isn't wisdom. It's fear wearing khakis and carrying a clipboard." * "Are you waiting on God, or is God waiting on me?" * "Comfort is the quiet killer of a calling." * "Delayed obedience is still disobedience." * "Fear is sitting in the driver's seat and you are stuck in the trunk." * "Faith and control don't sit at the same table for very long." * "Failure is not final in the kingdom." * "Peter sank in the water, but still became the rock of the church." * "Safe Christianity can become spiritual sleepiness." * "Crazy faith begins where excuses end." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: * What would you do today if you knew for a fact you could not fail? What dream are you postponing? * Is there an area where you are currently using "let me pray on that" as a logical disguise for fear? * Identify one "comfort" in your life—not a sin, just a comfort—that might be acting as a killer to your calling. * Are you fixating on your worst-case scenario? What would it look like to fixate on God’s promises instead? 📖 Scripture Focus * 2 Timothy 1:7 — "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." * Genesis 12:1 — "Go from your country... to the land I will show you." Stepping out without the full five-year plan. * Proverbs 24:16 — "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again." Falling is part of the walk. * Mark 9:24 — "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" Bringing your honest doubts directly to Jesus. * Hebrews 11:6 — "Without faith, it is impossible to please God." Choosing obedience over perfection. 🙌 Join the Movement Know someone who's carrying too much? Send this episode to them. Know someone who needs permission to let go? 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 [http://www.crazyunbelievablefaith.com]  Instagram: @crazyunbelievablefaith Because the life God calls you to isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.

You're Not the Savior: The Power of Delegation

Ever feel like everything depends on just you — and if you stop, the whole thing falls apart? "I'll just do it myself, it's easier." Sound familiar? At some point, you're not leading. You're just a stressed-out control freak with a calendar. Brian and Kersha unpack why delegation isn't just a leadership skill — it's a spiritual issue. From Moses and Jethro to babysitter interviews and the Civil War silverware drawer, this episode is a practical and honest look at what it really means to let go, trust others, and stop trying to be the savior of everything around you. 🔥 What You'll Learn * Why delegation isn't just a productivity strategy — it's a spiritual issue rooted in pride, fear, and control * The difference between delegation and control, and how to know which one you're actually doing * What Moses and Jethro teach us about leading without burning out — and how it still applies today * The TTR framework: Teach, Trust, Release — and why the Release is the hardest part * The Three Rs: Release the task, Resource the person, Resist the urge to take it back * Why if someone can do something 80% as well as you, you should let it happen * How letting go of control creates more peace for you and more growth for the people around you * Why your role isn't to do all the work — it's to equip others to step into theirs * The closing challenge: what is one thing you're holding onto this week that someone else should be growing through? * Why control feels safe but actually limits what God can do through others 💬 Memorable Quotes "At some point you're not leading. You're just a stressed-out control freak with a calendar." "Delegation isn't just a leadership skill. It's a spiritual issue." "If somebody can do something 80% as good as you, then you should let it happen." "You should not wait to delegate if you are overloaded." "You're not meant to carry it all. Letting go is an act of trust in God, not weakness." "If you want to go quickly, you go alone. But if you want to go far, you take others with you." "Control feels safe, but it actually limits what God can do through others." "Teach, Trust, Release." "Release the task. Resource the person. Resist the urge to take it back." "Age goes alone. Maturity is an option." "Your role isn't to do all the work. It's to equip others to step into theirs." "We are not the saviors. And that's actually really good news." 🛑 Reflect + Apply This week's challenge: 1. What is one thing you're holding onto right now that someone else should be growing through? 2. Can you identify one person in your life to invest in — someone who needs you to share the load, not carry it for them? 3. Where are you confusing control with leadership? What would it look like to teach, trust, and release in that area? 4. Is there someone in your community — a new parent, a new family, an empty nester — who needs you to come alongside them this week? 📖 Scripture Focus Exodus 18:17-18 — "What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out." Exodus 18:21-23 — "Moses appoints capable leaders over groups. Not everyone does everything. The mission still moves forward and people are empowered, not sidelined." 1 Peter 5:6 — "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." Proverbs 16:9 — "In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Ephesians 4:11-12 — "To equip his people for works of service. Your role isn't to do all the work — it's to equip others to step into theirs." 🙌 Join the Movement Know someone who's carrying too much? Send this episode to them. Know someone who needs permission to let go? 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.