Crazy Love Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a world filled with chaos, the discussion emphasizes the need for spiritual maturity and self-discipline. Listeners are reminded to manage distractions, even sharing a humorous story about a politician and mobile gaming. The importance of recognizing God's holiness and mercy is highlighted, guiding people toward more sincere prayer. Finally, there's a focus on controlling thoughts through biblical principles and the power of communion, encouraging deeper connections with God and community.

When the chaos of the world begins to feel overwhelming, it's easy to get distracted by the drama of it all. We can get so caught up in the physical realm that we forget that our battle is not with flesh and blood. In today’s episode, Francis Chan reminds us of the reality of this spiritual warfare and encourages the Church to remain in unity in light of the Gospel.

In todays episode Francis Chan talks about the newest video release from Crazy Love called “The Israel Project.” He's joined by Rob Zabala and Sean Brakey to discuss the heart behind the film and his hope that the church understands the wider narrative that God has been writing throughout history. Watch “The Israel Project” at crazylove.org/israelproject.