Crazy Love Podcast

What if you could live without fear—truly fearless, even in the face of death, suffering, or the unknown? What if the hardest truths about your own heart didn’t crush you, but instead became the gateway to joy and courage? In this teaching, Francis Chan walks through Psalm 23. He unpacks how the Psalm shifts from God as an idea to God as a present Shepherd, and challenges us to live fearless lives rooted in God's sovereignty, goodness, and eternal promises.

Have you ever faced a season so painful, so intense, that you wondered if something had gone terribly wrong in your walk with God? What if the very trials we dread are actually signs that we’re right where we’re meant to be? In this teaching, Francis Chan opens up 1 Peter 4 to show us that suffering for Christ isn’t strange—it’s expected. He explains how trials test and refine our faith, and why the Spirit of God meets us most powerfully not in comfort, but in difficulty.

In this deeply honest and raw message, Francis Chan shares from a place of personal repentance. Recently stepping away from his long-term role in ministry, he reflects on a season of distraction and spiritual dullness, confessing that he had started loving other things more than Christ—not sinful things, but lesser things that still pulled his heart away from Jesus. Grounding his reflections in Philippians 3, he emphasizes Paul's radical passion for Christ—counting everything else as loss compared to knowing Him. Francis challenges the church to examine their own hearts: Do we love Jesus or just the things He gives?

In this powerful and sobering episode, Francis Chan dives into one of the most often overlooked aspects of God’s character—His wrath. Teaching from the Book of Revelation, Francis reminds listeners that the justice and vengeance of God are not blemishes to be hidden but perfections to be praised. He calls the Church to a deeper reverence for Scripture, urging believers to embrace all of who God is, not just the parts that feel comfortable. Francis challenges the cultural drift toward a sanitized, palatable version of God—one that never confronts or offends—and warns that when we reshape God's character to fit our preferences, we cease to worship the true God. This episode is a call to humility before God’s Word—a reminder that even when we don’t fully understand His ways, He remains perfectly holy, righteous, and good. True worship begins when we stop trying to tame God and instead stand in awe of Him.

What are you really living for? Everyone is building treasure somewhere, but only one treasure lasts forever. In this episode, Francis Chan helps us refocus our hearts on the kingdom of heaven. He shares powerful stories of sacrifice, surprising joy, and practical ways to invest in what truly matters. It's not about what must be given up—it’s about discovering what’s infinitely better.

What does it really look like to die to yourself? It’s a phrase often heard in church but rarely lived out in radical, visible ways. In this episode, Francis Chan confronts the quiet drift happening in the Church—where believers try to hold on to their lives while adding Jesus on top. Through Scripture and the powerful story of a village in China that chose selfless love over personal comfort, Francis invites us to wrestle with the truth: following Jesus isn’t about adding Him to our plans—it’s about letting go completely.

Jesus said we would do greater works than He did… but what does that actually mean? Is that really possible? Have we settled for something less than what Jesus intended? In this message, Francis Chan wrestles with Jesus’ bold promise—unpacking what it means to believe for more, to pray with expectation, and to step into the supernatural life God designed for His church.

So often, we’re told that following Jesus will make life easier… but what if that’s not what Jesus said at all? In this message, Francis Chan walks us through what the Bible clearly teaches about suffering. Jesus taught us to expect it, to embrace it, and to arm ourselves with the mindset that following Him will not be easy. He’ll show us that overcoming sin requires suffering, that living for the will of God means leaving our old lives behind, and that real love is expressed in serving others, not in being served.

In a world obsessed with constant connection, why do we feel so alone? In today’s episode, Francis paints a picture of the kind of relationships we were created for: deep, embodied, Spirit-filled connection with one another and with God. He’ll unpack why this kind of community is so rare today... and what it will take for the Church to become what it was always meant to be.

What if we’ve been playing it safe for so long, we’ve forgotten what it means to really trust God? In this classic teaching, Francis Chan opens up about fear, faith, and the kind of boldness that defined the early church. From the valley of the shadow of death to the comfort of our Shepherd’s rod and staff, this isn’t a call to recklessness—it's a return to childlike faith.

You ever feel like you’re doing all the right things… but nothing seems to change? Like following Jesus is just harder than you thought it’d be? In this classic teaching, Francis takes us deep into the fight we all face—the struggle to stay faithful when no one’s watching. He takes us into Galatians 6, where we’re reminded: Don’t give up. Because God sees it all… and the harvest is coming.

What if I told you… God doesn’t hear all prayers? You’ve probably been told your whole life that He does — no matter what, no matter how. But Scripture says otherwise. Today, Francis Chan flips the script on casual prayer and exposes the one thing that made even Jesus' prayers powerful: the fear and reverence of God.

It’s human nature to get drawn into the excitement of large church gatherings with lots of people and energy. But what happens when the music stops and the room is silent? Today, we’re excited to share a recent conversation between Francis Chan and Dunamis Hangout in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is a message that goes beyond what God is doing in South America. It’s a call to break free from the distraction of this modern age and to live a life where every decision is guided by a reverent fear of the Lord.

What if the greatest gift you could give your children wasn’t a perfect plan or polished behavior, but a life overflowing with joy in God? What if your passion for Jesus shaped them more than any parenting strategy ever could? Today, Francis and Lisa Chan reflect on over 31 years of marriage and parenting seven children, offering a vision of family life shaped not by formulas or fear, but by joy, intimacy with God, and wholehearted surrender. Rather than focusing on techniques or behavioral outcomes, they emphasize the power of modeling a life captivated by God's holiness and love—a life that overflows with authenticity, worship, and daily dependence on the Lord.

What if the greatest reason you're stuck in fear, sin, or apathy is simply because you've forgotten who God truly is? In this powerful teaching, Francis Chan dives into one of the most ancient declarations of the Christian faith: “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty.” He unpacks what it truly means to believe that God is not just loving—but all-powerful, sovereign, and unstoppable. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, defeated, or questioned God's ability to work in your life, this message is for you. Learn to rest in the shadow of the Almighty and walk in the strength that He provides.

We spend so much of our lives chasing identity, trying to prove we belong, trying to be seen, trying to matter. But the answer to who we are isn't something we earn. It's someone we belong to. Today, Francis Chan shows us that our truest identity is found in being children of God: created, chosen, adopted, and loved by the Father. And this identity redefines how we pray, how we worship, and how we live.

In this message, Francis Chan dives deeply into 1 John 4, unpacking powerful truths about God's love, wrath, and our true identity as believers. Have we missed the most important commandment Jesus gave us? Why don't churches prioritize love the way the Bible commands? Discover the transformative revelation about what it means to truly live as "beloved.”

When you gather on Sunday, do you go in thinking about someone else, ready to love, serve, and care? Or was your mind still on yourself? This week, Francis Chan pushes us to rethink love—not as a feeling, but as action. Real love is messy. It’s sacrificial. It’s the kind that makes you weep for the broken and move toward those in need. Because love isn’t just something we receive—it’s something we live.

When you go to church, are you simply attending, or are you seeking to encounter the living God? To experience the Creator of the universe in a way that transforms your life? In this message, Francis Chan challenges the way we approach worship, truth, and the Holy Spirit. Are we just hearing the Word, or are we responding to it? Are we pursuing knowledge, or a deeper intimacy with God? True worship goes beyond singing and learning—it’s a life-changing response to God’s presence.

Have we made God too small in our minds? Have we tried so hard to explain Him that we’ve forgotten the mystery and the weight of who He really is? This week, Francis Chan confronts the temptation to fit God into our human understanding. There are things about Him we simply cannot grasp. And yet, what He has revealed should move us—not just to knowledge, but to reverence, worship, and obedience. Because knowing God isn’t about figuring Him out—it’s about surrendering to the One who was, who is, and who always will be.