Crazy Love Podcast

We live in a culture that is filled with distractions and constant stimulation, and it’s easy to grow numb to the things that truly matter. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan shares about the loss of a personal mentor and the importance of living a simple life with a heart that beats for the things of God.

Many of us were brought up with a mindset that says, “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But that mentality can also impact the way we read scripture. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan combats the lies from the enemy that cause us to doubt the promises of God and the glorious inheritance that we have in Christ.

If you’re being honest, how much of your life do you prefer to have control? Most of us would probably say a good portion. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan reminds us of the plan that God put into motion before the foundation of the world and how He chose us to be the objects of His grace.

If someone were to ask you, “How has the Lord blessed you?” what would be your first response? In this week’s episode, Francis Chan continues walking through the book of Ephesians, urging us to value God’s ultimate gift - Jesus Christ, the Beloved - above all other blessings.

What do you treasure most in life? Where do you find satisfaction? Sometimes in the church, we can enjoy the temporary blessings and lose sight of the joy that’s only found in Jesus. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan begins a series through the book of Ephesians, helping us understand how the love of Christ is meant to dwell richly within us, transforming our lives from the inside out.

In our media driven culture, it can be very easy to get caught up in following specific Christian leaders rather than pursuing a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, Himself. In this weeks episode, Francis Chan helps us recognize the distractions of this celebrity-driven mentality and the pitfalls of comparing our faith with others. He challenges us to focus on Jesus, as the Author and Perfecter of our faith, rather than chasing personal glory within the Christian community.

In the heart of every sincere follower of Christ, there’s a desire to trust God and take bold steps of faith. But often the easiest choice is to play it safe. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan invites us to explore what it means to truly believe in the promises of God and live a life of radical obedience.

Have you ever tried fixing a problem in your life only to find that what you’ve been doing is the exact opposite of what was needed? Sometimes we do the same thing in our walk with God. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan reminds us that it’s not about fixing ourselves; it’s about fixing our eyes on Him—the Author and Perfecter of our faith—who invites us into a rest so profound, it changes everything.

When you read through scripture, it’s clear to see that the people of God are called to live differently than the rest of the world. But sometimes that’s easier said than done. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan shares openly about how the Lord has been dealing with him regarding the Sabbath and helps us understand this wonderful gift of both rest and worship.

As Christians, it’s easy to sap[;ly that we believe the truths of the Bible. But how easily does God’s truth influence our actions? In this weeks episode, Francis Chan walks us through James chapter 1, and gives us time to come before the Lord, check our hearts, and make sure we aren’t just hearers of the Word, but also doers.