Crazy Love Podcast The Prayer That Changed My Life | An Interview with Francis Chan
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Sep 29, 2025 
In this enlightening conversation, Francis Chan, a pastor and author known for his insights on discipleship, shares his journey from insecurity to embracing God's love. He discusses how prayer transformed his life and emphasizes the importance of rooting our identity in being God's beloved children. Chan also explores why accepting God's love is challenging, the balance between reverence and encouragement, and the value of childlike faith. Finally, he reflects on the pressures of public scrutiny and leads a heartfelt prayer for deeper understanding of God's love.
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Tremble At God's Promises
- Francis Chan realized reverence should include trembling at God's promises as well as His commands.
- Scripture opened his eyes to believing God's promises like "I'll be with you always" as causes for awe.
50th Birthday Prayer Request
- On his 50th birthday Francis asked his church to gather and pray instead of throwing a party or bringing gifts.
- He confessed his lingering insecurity and invited friends to lay hands and pray for freedom in God's love.
John As Model Of Beloved Identity
- Francis reframed the Apostle John as the disciple who embodied secure identity in being loved by Jesus.
- John intentionally calls believers "beloved" to remind us our identity is grounded in Jesus' love.
