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Crazy Unbelievable Faith

Crazy Unbelievable Faith

By: Brian and Kersha Owen
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 Welcome to Crazy Unbelievable Faith, a podcast where co-hosts Brian and Kersha Owen guide you through the storms of life with humor, authenticity, and faith. In a world where silence and stigma around mental health prevail, we invite you to step out of your comfort zone and into a space of vulnerability and growth. Whether you're seeking hope, self-belief, or just a good laugh, 'Rare Air' is your sanctuary. Join us as we share personal stories and insights, interview inspiring guests, and provide tools to empower you to break free from the past and live a life of bold authenticity. It's time to discover who you truly are and embrace the journey ahead—together. Tune in for your dose of encouragement, humor, and real talk.2025 - Crazy Unbelievable Faith Christianity Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Spirituality
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  • God's Plan vs. The American Dream — Part 3

    God's Plan vs. The American Dream — Part 3
    Jan 28 2026
    In this fiery and faith-filled conclusion to their three-part series, Brian and Kersha Owen bring "God's Plan vs. The American Dream" to a powerful close. Recording once again from a remote destination, they tackle one of the most challenging questions believers face: How do we take faith steps when the math doesn't work? This isn't just theological theory—it's a real-world challenge to stop praying about what God has already told you to do and start obeying. The Owens get refreshingly honest about the "broke man mindset," the trap of praying instead of obeying, and the transformative question: What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? This episode serves as both a mirror and a roadmap. Brian and Kersha expose the comfortable patterns that keep us stuck—the idolization of possessions we never use, the association with people who hold us back, and the fear of failure that our culture has wrongly taught us to avoid. But they don't leave listeners in conviction; they offer a way forward through intentional steps, healthy tension, and the courage to move before you see the outcome. With their signature blend of vulnerability and fire, the Owens challenge the community to ask: Do you want this year to be a repeat of last year, or are you ready for crazy, unbelievable faith? 🔥 What You'll Learn: When the Math Doesn't Math: Discover how God's economy operates on a completely different system than our bank accounts, and why financial limitations don't limit His provision.The Broke Man Mindset: Identify the difference between scarcity thinking and true stewardship, and how idolizing possessions can keep you from actually using what God has given you.Prayer vs. Obedience: Understand the critical distinction between praying for clarity and praying about something God has already told you to do—and why the latter is just spiritual procrastination.The Power of Association: Learn how the people around you can either propel you forward or pull you back like crabs in a bucket, and why changing your circle might be necessary for growth.Faith That Moves Before It Sees: Explore the biblical model of obedience that steps out while the water is still in front of you, trusting God to part it as you move.Growth Through Tension: Reframe failure and discomfort as essential ingredients for growth rather than signs you're on the wrong path.The Insanity of Repetition: Challenge the definition of insanity (doing the same thing expecting different results) and discover what small, daily efforts can produce a fruitful year. 💬 Memorable Quotes: Kersha: "Faith looks risky until you see what God was building."Brian: "God's bank account is much larger than our bank account. He lives on a much different economy than we do."Brian: "I would say, hey, let's drive my work vehicle because gas is covered instead of our nice vehicle that's in the garage... Why do we have that? It's worse than a scarcity mindset—it's a broke man mindset."Kersha: "What has God already told you to do that you keep praying about instead of obeying? Why are you praying for something that He's already told you to go do?"Brian: "Prayer is not a substitute for obedience. Prayer is an act that we do that ties us closer to the Holy Spirit."Kersha: "Do you want the year this year that you're in to be a repeat of last year? If you don't, what small things are you willing to change?"Brian: "You can't say that your faith didn't work if you're not actually putting it to use. The only way a gym doesn't work is if you don't put it to use."Kersha: "What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?" 🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself What has God already told you to do that you're still praying about instead of obeying?Are you stuck in a "broke man mindset," idolizing possessions you never actually use or enjoy?When the math doesn't math in your life, do you trust God's economy or do you spiral into scarcity thinking?Are there people in your life who are holding you back like crabs in a bucket? What would it look like to create healthy distance or find new associations?What would you do this year if you knew you couldn't fail? What's the first small step toward that vision?Are you praying for clarity while avoiding the things that would actually give you clarity (time in the Word, seeking wise counsel, taking action)?Do you want this year to be a repeat of last year? If not, what small daily efforts are you willing to commit to? Scripture Focus: This episode brings the series to a close with practical application of these key biblical truths: Faith Over Sight (2 Corinthians 5:7): The foundational call to live by faith, not by what we can see or calculate.Seek First the Kingdom (Matthew 6:33): The promise that when we prioritize God's kingdom, all the things we need will be added to us.Be Doers, Not Hearers Only (James 1:22): A direct challenge to stop merely listening to God's word and start actively obeying it.Peter Walking on Water (Matthew 14:...
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    27 mins
  • God’s Plan vs. The American Dream — Part 2

    God’s Plan vs. The American Dream — Part 2
    Jan 21 2026
    In this thought-provoking and deeply personal episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian and Kersha Owen return for the second installment of their series exploring the friction between the "American Dream" and God’s ultimate design for our lives. Recording from a remote destination, they unpack the reality that while the world promises success through control and calculated outcomes, faith often requires the exact opposite: a total surrender of our blueprints in exchange for His guidance. This isn't just a discussion on theology; it’s a challenge to look at the "inputs" of our lives and ask if they are feeding our souls or hushing the fruit of the Spirit within us.The conversation centers on the uncomfortable tension between wanting clarity and offering surrender. Brian and Kersha get honest about the "information constipation" that keeps us stagnant and the "rebellious tendency" to delay the very things God has called us to do. From the hard-earned wisdom of mentors to the lighthearted (yet pointed) analogies of perfectionism and "the right containers," this episode serves as a roadmap for anyone feeling stuck in the "99% surrender" trap. It is a powerful reminder that while obedience may look foolish to the world, it is the only path to a peace that guards the heart and a power that flows from the authority of Christ.🔥 What You’ll Learn:Surrender vs. Clarity: Discover why faith feels risky when we prioritize having a clear map over having a surrendered heart to the One who knows the end from the beginning.The Cost of Delay: Understand the heavy weight of "delayed obedience" and how procrastinating on God’s call is, at its root, a form of disobedience.Redefining Success: Learn to distinguish between having an "amount of money" and having a "quality of life" by looking at the marriages and relationships of those ahead of you.The Trap of Partial Surrender: Explore why being 99% of the way there is still a failure to fully trust, and why "partial surrender" is actually a form of rebellion.Looking Up, Not Out: Shift your perspective from keeping up with "the Joneses" to finding your "True North" by looking heavenward instead of at material status symbols.God’s Strategic Foolishness: Unpack the biblical truth that God often uses things the world deems "foolish" to shame the wise and accomplish His greatest purposes.Equipping the Called: Gain encouragement from the reality that you don’t need to be perfectly equipped to start; God provides the tools and the paving as you take the first step.💬 Memorable Quotes:Kersha: "Faith always feels risky because we want clarity and God just simply wants our surrender." Brian: "Delayed obedience is still disobedience... it paralyzes people sometimes." Kersha: "Partial surrender is still rebellion. It’s like going 99% of the way—it’s still failure." Brian: "God cannot steer a parked car. Taking those obedience steps... they might seem infant, but you have to crawl before you walk." Kersha: "The humanly aspect is that we're guaranteed to be born, pay taxes, and die. But when God lays something on your heart, what He says is done." Brian: "Just because somebody looks successful from the outside, they may be totally broken on the inside. They might be on their third marriage." Brian: "They make fun of your journey, but then they relish in your fulfillment. Are you willing to do the work they did to get what they have?"🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask YourselfAre you currently holding back your "yes" because you are waiting for clarity that God has already replaced with a call to surrender?Is there a specific task or "house plan" God has put on your heart that you have been delaying? What would it look like to act on it today?When you look at people 5 or 10 years ahead of you, are you looking at their bank accounts or the quality of their marriages and peace?In what areas of your life are you "99% surrendered"? What is that final 1% that you are still trying to control?Are your daily "inputs" (media, social circles, habits) pulling the fruits of the Spirit out of you or hushing them up?How can you shift your focus this week from "looking out" at your neighbors to "looking up" toward your True North?Scripture Focus:This episode provides a practical application of several key biblical principles:Hearing the Shepherd (John 10:27): The reminder that Christ’s sheep hear His voice and follow without the need for endless debate or analysis.The Definition of Lordship (Luke 6:46): A challenge to the listeners: "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?"The Wisdom of the Foolish (1 Corinthians 1:27): How God uses the "foolish" things of the world—like unconventional career moves or simple obedience—to shame the wise.The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23): A check on whether our daily environment is cultivating kindness, joy, and humility.The Great Commission & Kingdom Building: The overarching call to build God’s ...
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    26 mins
  • God's Plan vs. The American Dream

    God's Plan vs. The American Dream
    Jan 14 2026
    In this fiery and thought-provoking episode, Brian and Kersha Owen challenge listeners to examine whether they're truly following Jesus—or following Jesus plus the American Dream. What begins as a discussion about resolutions versus intentions quickly becomes a deep dive into the tension between cultural expectations and God's calling, asking the uncomfortable question: Are you chasing comfort or chasing God?Between stories of buying boats they couldn't afford, the pressure to "keep up with the Joneses," and Brian's confession about building a house that never felt like home, this episode delivers both brutal honesty and biblical truth that Crazy Unbelievable Faith is known for. Brian and Kersha unpack the danger of seeking God's approval on our blueprints rather than surrendering to His plans, the difference between chasing God's calling versus chasing God Himself, and why real faith requires stepping into uncomfortable waters. They challenge listeners to evaluate whether they're storing up earthly treasures or heavenly ones, whether their eyes are fixed 20 feet ahead or fixed above, and whether they're willing to let God stretch them in the areas they're holding onto most tightly.With powerful imagery of light defeating darkness and Peter stepping onto the water, Brian and Kersha remind us that God doesn't call us to comfort—He calls us to faith. This isn't just about rejecting materialism; it's about surrendering our timelines, our money, our comfort zones, and our carefully constructed plans to a God who sees the bigger picture. It's about being counter-cultural in a world that worships success, and choosing to follow Jesus even when it costs us everything we thought we wanted.🔥 What You'll LearnJesus vs. Jesus + The American Dream: The critical distinction between genuine faith and the comfortable Christianity that adds God's blessing to our own plans while keeping control of our comfort, money, and timeline.The Joneses Mindset: Why society's pressure to have the boat, the big house, and the picture-perfect life is a "monopoly mindset" that sets us up for stress, debt, and chasing things that ultimately don't satisfy.Uncomfortable Waters: Why God's calling will always push you into discomfort, and how the absence of being stretched or challenged might be a sign you're following your own plans rather than His will.Chasing God's Calling vs. Chasing God: Brian and Kersha's most profound question—are you hyper-focused on what God wants you to do, or are you longing to be closer to who God is? The distinction changes everything.Earthly Treasures vs. Heavenly Treasures: A fresh look at Matthew 6:19-21 and why placing our security in material things, career success, or societal approval leaves us vulnerable to loss and disappointment.Eyes Fixed Above, Not Ahead: The difference between looking 20 feet in front of you (keeping your gaze on outcomes and goals) versus looking up to God (keeping your gaze on Him and trusting His direction).God's Timeline, Not Yours: Why surrendering to God's timing is one of the hardest parts of faith, and how financial and material pressures can reveal what we're truly holding onto.Light Defeats Darkness: Brian's powerful illustration of how light shining from above can penetrate any darkness, while light reflecting up can only illuminate the ground—and why the direction of our focus matters.The Broader Picture: Why Christians can get so hyper-focused on one piece of God's calling that they miss the fullness of what He's inviting them into, and how stepping back reveals the bigger puzzle.What God Wants to Break Down: The uncomfortable truth that whatever you're clinging to most tightly is exactly what God wants to stretch you on—whether it's a house, a job, a relationship, or your sense of security.💬 Memorable QuotesKersha: "Let's be real. Are we really following Jesus, or are we following Jesus plus the American dream?"Brian: "Are we following Jesus plus the American dream? Is it this overlapping? Like I'll do God's will as long as we're staying comfortable?"Kersha: "Society puts these things on us that you need the boat, you need the nice big house. It's a keeping up with the Joneses mindset. Who's Jones? I don't know. Who are they?"Brian: "We have 13 plus years that's been fed to you to go to school, get good grades, get a good job, and you'll be comfortable. You'll be happy. But we know a lot of people—we have gone through unhappy seasons having walked that path."Brian: "Am I chasing the material things or am I chasing the things that God has put in my life?"Kersha: "Are we chasing earth or are we chasing heaven?"Kersha: "If we're living for God, he's going to call us into uncomfortable waters. He's going to call us into doing uncomfortable things."Kersha: "Are you doing things that aren't making you uncomfortable? And is it really God's will for you?"Kersha: "Or is it: God, bless my plans. Approve of my blueprints. Don't touch my comfort. Don't touch ...
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    30 mins
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