
Crazy Love Podcast
Podcast with Francis Chan, best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, Multiply, You and Me Forever and Letters to the Church, and most recently Until Unity. For more resources from Crazy Love Ministries or to support the work of Crazy Love please visit our website at crazylove.org
Latest episodes

Jan 15, 2024 • 37min
Lukewarm and Lovin' It | Francis Chan
Thought-provoking preacher Francis Chan challenges lukewarm faith and emphasizes the need to align our lives with God's Word. He discusses the distortion of wealth, the importance of prioritizing God over worldly possessions, and the dangers of being lukewarm in one's faith. Listeners are encouraged to pursue a passionate relationship with God and wholehearted devotion.

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Jan 8, 2024 • 35min
The Power of a Quiet Life | Francis Chan
Francis Chan discusses the power of a quiet life, embracing unseen kindness and humility. He warns about giving too much responsibility to young converts. He emphasizes the importance of doing good deeds and praying in secret. Living a quiet life and seeking God in secret are honored. Selfish ambition and jealousy in the church are discouraged.

Dec 28, 2023 • 29min
Share in His Suffering | Francis Chan
Preacher and author Francis Chan explores the role of suffering in deepening one's relationship with God and the importance of surrendering to His will. He reflects on the desire to make a significant impact in the world and live a life that pleases God, while questioning the obsession with worldly success. He also shares a powerful story of missionaries abducted by the Taliban and challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives in light of their sacrifice.

Dec 21, 2023 • 32min
When the Lights Go On | Francis Chan
Christian author and speaker, Francis Chan, reflects on the transformative power of God's light entering the world through Jesus' birth. He discusses the importance of worshiping God, preparing for meaningful gatherings, humbly approaching God, and challenging the consumer mindset in church. He also shares a story about life transformation and the frustration of believers.

Dec 14, 2023 • 34min
Ridiculous Answers to Prayer (Part 2) | Francis Chan
Francis Chan, a believer in a life of faith and abiding in God, discusses the importance of having confidence in prayer, caring for the poor, fearlessness, trust in God's sovereignty, intimacy with God, and awe and adoration for God's attributes.

Dec 7, 2023 • 28min
Ridiculous Answers to Prayer (Part 1) | Francis Chan
Francis Chan, a preacher, shares personal anecdotes about God's unexpected and seemingly trivial answers to prayers, highlighting the chaos and meaningfulness they bring. He explores the power of prayer, using the story of Elijah as an example. Chan also emphasizes the importance of divine encounters and rediscovering awe and wonder through stories like David and Goliath and Jonah.

Nov 30, 2023 • 41min
Rejoice Again | Francis Chan
Francis Chan, a speaker and author, explores the command to rejoice in the Lord always and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. He discusses creating a quiet space for prayer and prioritizing time with God, using the story of Mary and Martha. They also emphasize the importance of living with rejoicing and gratitude, not being anxious, and recognizing what is truly important amidst the distractions of life.

Nov 23, 2023 • 40min
Examples and Excuses | Francis Chan
Francis Chan, a faith-based motivational speaker, challenges our excuses and encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus as the ultimate example. They discuss the importance of dwelling on truth, believing in God's presence, and running the race of life with endurance. They emphasize Jesus' enduring love, his humanity, and sacrifice on the cross.

Nov 17, 2023 • 42min
When We Stand Before God | Francis Chan
In a time when so many prominent Christian leaders have fallen into sin, it’s crucial that our faith not rest on a human leader, but in knowing God for ourselves. In today's episode, Francis Chan guides us through how to respond when we hear about moral failure in the church and how to prepare ourselves for the day when we will stand alone before God.

Nov 9, 2023 • 44min
Put Childish Things Away | Francis Chan
In these times of chaos and darkness, it's easy for our minds to get as full of turmoil and negativity as the world around us. In today's episode, Francis Chan exhorts us to put away the problems and excuses that clutter our thoughts and reminds us to practice self-control and dwell on the things of God instead.