Crazy Love Podcast Faith that Endures | Francis Chan & Joni Eareckson Tada
Jan 19, 2026
Joni Eareckson Tada, Christian author, speaker, and longtime disability advocate who became a quadriplegic as a teen, sits with Francis Chan to discuss perseverance in suffering. They explore fighting for daily joy, building a Scripture “repository” to withstand doubt, finding Jesus in the worst pain, serving the marginalized, and how the hope of heaven reshapes present endurance.
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Life-Changing Dive And Immediate Rescue
- Joni described diving into shallow water at 17, fracturing her spinal cord and becoming a quadriplegic instantly.
- Her sister pulled her from the water and that rescue began a 60-year journey of dependence on Jesus.
Knowing Versus Living Scripture
- Knowing a verse academically differs from partnering with the Holy Spirit to live it out.
- True perseverance involves daily reliance on the Spirit, not mere knowledge of doctrine.
Build A Scripture Repository
- Build a personal repository of Scripture to pull promises and truths during trials.
- Use those verses actively to counter lies and ask the Holy Spirit for strength daily.
