In this raw and incredibly vulnerable episode, Brian and Kersha sit down with guest Dustin Johnson to navigate a story that truly defines “Crazy Unbelievable Faith.” Dustin shares his testimony of the last two and a half years—a relentless “one-two punch” season that included multiple job losses, a severe battle with his wife’s postpartum depression, a miscarriage, and financial uncertainty. This isn’t a story of overnight success; it is a real-time look at how a family survives when the transmission blows, the insurance denies the claim, and the world says, “you aren’t worth it.”

Brian and Kersha unpack the concept of “praising in the valley,” discussing why true growth happens in the low points rather than the mountaintops. They dive deep into the reality of mental health within marriage, the vital necessity of community when you want to isolate, and the peace found in “daily bread.” From the vision of God as a “wrecking ball” clearing the way for new foundations to the reminder that our value is defined by our Creator—not our paycheck—this episode is a lifeline for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the waves of life.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

• The “Valley” Principle: Why the mountaintop offers a great view, but the valley is where the flowers grow and new life is born.
• The Wrecking Ball: Dustin’s powerful vision of God tearing down the “buildings” (idols) of our lives to clear the ground for a stronger foundation.
• Navigating Postpartum: An honest, necessary conversation about the toll of postpartum depression on the entire family unit and the importance of communication.
• The “Daily Bread” Mindset: How to shift from worrying about the future to trusting Jehovah Jireh for just enough provision for today.
• Identity vs. Income: Learning to separate your self-worth from your employment status, especially when the world undervalues you.
• The Strength of Vulnerability: Why we connect with others through our weaknesses, not our strengths, and why you cannot isolate during a crisis.
• The “Duck” Analogy: The reality of looking calm on the surface (faith) while paddling furiously underneath (navigating life’s logistics).

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Dustin: “We truly connect with people, not with our strengths, but in the vulnerability of our weaknesses.”
• Brian: “Without hope in the future, we lack power in the present.”
• Dustin: “It’s in the valley where the flowers and the new life is born… you don’t see the animals down there eating the vegetation on the mountaintops.”
• Kersha: “There is no testimony without a test… God calls us to praise in the valley, not just on the mountaintops.”
• Dustin: “Two things determine value: Who’s the creator, and how much is someone knowledgeable willing to pay for the creation? … You have to become a man who is so secure in what his Creator thinks of him that he knows he’s winning even when he’s losing.”
• Dustin: “I feel like God’s saying, ‘I need you to let go of control. I need you to let Me knock down a lot of these buildings because there’s something new that I need to build.'”
• Brian: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face… and you’ve been punched in the face a few times.”

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• Are you currently standing on a mountaintop or walking through a valley? If you are in the valley, what “flowers” (growth) are you missing because you’re too focused on the climb out?
• Is there a “building” or idol in your life that God is trying to take a wrecking ball to? Are you resisting Him or letting Him rebuild?
• How do you derive your value? If you lost your job today, would your identity crumble, or is it rooted in your Creator?
• Are you operating on “Daily Bread” faith, or are you consumed by the worries of next month and next year?
• In your marriage or relationships, are you communicating your needs hourly during crises, or are you suffering in silence?
• Who is in your “village”? Do you have people who will sharpen you and tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear?
• Are you isolating yourself in your struggle, or are you willing to be vulnerable to let others support you?

📖 Biblical Principles Focus

This episode leans heavily on scripture to find anchors in the storm:

• Principle of Provision (Matthew 6:25-27): The central theme of the episode. “Look at the birds of the air… are you not much more valuable than they?” A reminder that worry cannot add a single hour to your life.
• Principle of Perspective (Psalm 73:1-17): Brian highlights the shift in the Psalmist’s heart, noting that “without hope in the future, we lack power in the present.”
• Principle of Daily Dependence (Matthew 6:11): The discussion on the Lord’s Prayer emphasizes asking for “daily bread”—trusting God for the immediate need rather than hoarding for the future.
• Principle of Vanity vs. Value (Ecclesiastes): Dustin references Solomon’s teaching that everything is “hevel” (meaningless smoke) outside of our relationship with God and others.

🙌 Join the Movement

If you feel like you’ve been taking hit after hit—financially, emotionally, or spiritually—this episode is your reminder that God is still writing your story. Dustin’s journey is a testament that your current chapter is not your conclusion. We challenge you this week to stop hiding your “limp.” Reach out to your community, share your valley, and watch how your vulnerability becomes someone else’s survival guide. You are valuable not because of what you produce, but because of Who created you.

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