Crazy Love Podcast Embrace Suffering | Francis Chan
Jun 16, 2025
Discover the true essence of suffering within the Christian faith. Explore how embracing trials leads to spiritual growth and deeper commitment. Understand the cost of discipleship and the importance of love in overcoming hardships. Shift your perspective from entitlement to service, viewing struggles as opportunities for strength. Learn how genuine community and self-control enrich your spiritual journey, prioritizing connection with God over distractions.
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Arm Yourself With Suffering Mindset
- Embrace suffering as the mindset of following Jesus, similar to wearing armor that protects from harm.
- Expecting and welcoming suffering gives strength and eternal reward rather than fear or avoidance.
Come To Serve, Not Be Served
- Don't come to church expecting to be served; come ready to serve others as Jesus did.
- Serving others joyfully prevents disappointment and aligns your mindset with Christ's example.
Suffering Frees Us From Sin
- Overcoming sin requires suffering; refusal to suffer keeps us trapped in sin.
- Joyful endurance in suffering leads to liberation from fleshly passions toward God's will.