A Dad's Take: On Single-Parent Mode, Cherishing Time, and Being Under One Mission

In this special solo episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Brian Owen takes the mic while Kersha is out supporting their daughter at a homeschool event. Stepping into the conversation from his perspective, Brian shares a heartfelt and practical message for parents and partners navigating the beautiful chaos of family life. He offers a dad's take on the realities of "single-parent mode," the crucial need to cherish time before it flies by, and the powerful framework that shapes his and Kersha's marriage.

This episode is a candid look at the partnership behind the faith journey. Drawing from funny grocery store encounters, the wisdom of mentors like John Maxwell, and the raw emotion of watching his kids grow up, Brian unpacks what it means to be a team. If you’ve ever felt like you're just trying to survive the day-to-day, this episode is a powerful reminder to pause, get on the same page with your partner, and find joy in the uphill climb of a life lived with purpose.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• Surviving "Single-Parent Mode": How to navigate the challenges and hilarious societal perceptions of parenting solo, even when you're married.
• The "I'll Do It in a Minute" Trap: A crucial reminder (with a shout-out to Chris Decker) to be present with your kids and prioritize moments over tasks.
• Why Time Flies: A heartfelt reflection on how quickly children grow up, from bringing them home from the hospital to seeing them become freshmen.
• Submission Redefined: A powerful reframe of submission in marriage as being "under one mission"—working together towards a common goal.
• The 100/100 Partnership: Why a strong marriage isn't 50/50 but two partners each giving 100% in their lanes.
• Your Family's Filter System: How Brian and Kersha prioritize their life: God first, their marriage second, and their children third, to ensure a strong foundation.
• The Power of Teamwork: The importance of uplifting your partner, staying in sync, and pulling each other up on the hard days.
• Embracing the Uphill Climb: Leaning on John Maxwell's wisdom that "everything worthwhile is uphill" and understanding how God stretches you to increase your capacity.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• "The way Kirsha and I perceive submission as being under one mission."
• "It's not 50/50 'cause we're not just getting half of each other. We get a hundred percent of each other."
• "She is my rock. And I think she would say the same thing, that I'm her rock in this whole journey that we're on."
• "This can wait. I want to go do this with my kid because if I don't, I may never get this minute or this moment or anything with them."
• "She would always say, you know, babe, you're gonna look back as you get older and you're gonna miss these things. And honestly, she was wholeheartedly right."
• "God will never give you more than you can handle. He will never stretch you further than you're allowed."
• "Why are we letting these... these molehills turn into mountains right now."

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• How do you and your partner practice being "under one mission"? Are your goals aligned?
• Are you guilty of the "I'll do it in a minute" excuse with your family? What's one small change you can make this week to be more present?
• What is your family's "filter"? Do you put your marriage first after God to create a strong foundation for your children?
• Think of a time you were in "single-parent mode." What did it teach you about your own strength and your partnership?
• How can you intentionally uplift and edify your partner today, reminding them that you are on the same team?
• What "uphill" battle are you facing right now? How can you reframe it as something worthwhile that is stretching your faith and capacity?

🙌 Join the Movement

If you're a parent trying to find balance, a spouse looking to strengthen your teamwork, or anyone needing encouragement for the "uphill" parts of life, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone and that a strong partnership makes the journey worthwhile.

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