Crazy Love Podcast Rethinking Church
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Jan 10, 2019 
Francis Chan shares powerful insights on the nonnegotiable aspects of the church according to Scripture and the significance of aligning actions and intentions with God's desires. He explores the power of faith, starting a church, questioning the church model, and the concept of love and passion for Jesus. Chan also discusses prayer meetings, genuine worship, and reflects on the success of the underground church in China.
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Is God Pleased With Our Gatherings?
- Francis Chan urges churches to ask whether God is truly pleased by their gatherings instead of assuming He is.
- He warns that Scripture records many gatherings God rejected, so pleasing God should be the primary goal.
Starting A Church From A Living Room
- Francis Chan recounts starting a church from his living room with his young wife and growing it into a large organization.
- He describes tension when leaders questioned whether their model truly pleased God and obeyed obvious biblical commands.
Affection For Jesus Over Comforts
- Chan emphasizes that Christians should have passionate affection for Jesus above family and comforts.
- He fears many congregations produce consumers who love amenities more than Jesus.