Crazy Love Podcast

Why do Christians so often choose caution over courage? This message explores the contrast between fear and faith through the stories of Joshua, Caleb, and the Israelites. It examines how adulthood, criticism, responsibility, and disappointment can weaken boldness, while calling believers to trust the Holy Spirit, resist the majority, and pursue God’s direction with growing confidence.

Francis Chan explores what it means to know God through Scripture without relying on pastors, personalities, or popular opinions. He reflects on Peter’s final message, costly discipleship, the Transfiguration, and the authority of prophetic truth. The message challenges believers to approach the Bible humbly, revere God’s Word, and prepare others to follow Christ faithfully.

Francis Chan explores the visible marks of a Spirit-filled life through Ephesians 5: worship, gratitude, encouragement, love, and humility. He challenges the pursuit of constant productivity, examines why thankfulness fades during hardship, and considers how attentiveness to God transforms ordinary moments, relationships, and difficult seasons.

Rob Zabala, elder at We Are Church who cares for neighbors in need, shares a moment when he felt he saw Christ in a homeless man. Short stories of divine encounters spark reflections on keeping first love central. Conversations move through church history, Matthew 23, 2 Corinthians 7, and a vivid reading of Revelation 19 that challenges priorities and calls for sonship.

A look at following God versus following your own instincts. Lessons from Joshua contrasted with the chaos of Judges. Rethinks courage as humble willingness to follow and submit. Talks about leadership, authority, and how submission shapes unified movement. Explores family discipleship, small church gifting, and the role of supportive community.

A reflection on how technology and culture push people toward doing ministry alone. A look at Scripture's call to depend on one another and resist individualism. A discussion of courageous submission to godly leadership and the power of encouragement and prayer. A reminder that long-term kingdom work requires togetherness, not personal influence.

A teaching unpacking Ephesians 2 about being spiritually dead and made alive. A look at God’s mercy and grace that brings internal transformation, not just outward fixes. A warning about returning to old patterns and a call to seek lasting change through the Spirit. Includes a prayer inviting personal commitment and a plea for an internal miracle.

Many of us spend our lives asking God to bless what we're doing, when the greater invitation is to discover what He's already doing and join Him there. In this Staff Talk, Francis shares why following Jesus is about more than serving faithfully. It's about learning to recognize when His Spirit is leading the way. As he reflects on recent ministry experiences, we're reminded that God is still at work in powerful ways, inviting His people to walk by faith rather than relying on their own strength. If you've ever wrestled with discerning God's direction, this conversation is a reminder to remain humble, stay submitted, and keep your heart ready to follow wherever the Lord is moving.

A call to recover hunger for Scripture and worship that springs from awe. A critique of culture’s push for louder, flashier church experiences. A plea for heart renewal over production-driven strategies. Reflections on God’s holiness, reverence for Scripture, and why His ways often surprise our plans.

A call to stop overthinking and start saying yes to God. Stories of radical life change and imperfect people who acted in faith. A look at biblical examples that value bold attempts over waiting for perfect clarity. Encouragement to remember early zeal and take the next step, even without every answer.