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Whatever you find yourself tripping over - a habit, an obsession, a mindset - might not be a sin, but if it doesn’t help you run faster towards Jesus… it’s a weight. 
 
And it doesn’t have to hold you back any longer. 
 
For more of this teaching, check out Francis’ message “Examples and Excuses” on crazylove.org. 
 
#FrancisChan #LiveWithPurpose #RunYourRace

Whatever you find yourself tripping over - a habit, an obsession, a mindset - might not be a sin, but if it doesn’t help you run faster towards Jesus… it’s a weight.

And it doesn’t have to hold you back any longer.

For more of this teaching, check out Francis’ message “Examples and Excuses” on crazylove.org.

#FrancisChan #LiveWithPurpose #RunYourRace

Lose The Weights

It can be easy to linger on how others have failed, trying to understand and analyze all the whys and hows of where things went wrong. 
 
But when we do that, we miss the one life we actually can do something about. 
 
Ours. 
 
For more of this teaching, check out Francis’ message “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear”. 
 
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#FrancisChan #HeartCheck #ItStartsWithUs

It can be easy to linger on how others have failed, trying to understand and analyze all the whys and hows of where things went wrong. 

But when we do that, we miss the one life we actually can do something about.

Ours. 

For more of this teaching, check out Francis’ message “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear”. 

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#FrancisChan #HeartCheck #ItStartsWithUs

Take Inventory

Has the church lost the fear of God? 
 
In this episode of Staff Talks, Francis reflects on a growing burden he feels for the modern church - a drift away from reverence, biblical conviction, and the simple authority of Scripture. From teaching in prison to worshiping openly on Stanford’s campus, Francis contrasts the fear of man with the fear of God and wrestles with what happens when culture, influence, and endless opinions begin shaping our understanding of truth. 
 
As more voices reinterpret long-held Christian beliefs, this conversation explores the tension many believers feel today: Who do we trust? How do we stay grounded? And what does it look like to humbly seek truth without simply following the loudest, smartest, or most influential voices? 
 
More than anything, this episode is a call to return to a faith marked by reverence for God, confidence in His Word, and an awareness that eternity is real.

Has the church lost the fear of God?

In this episode of Staff Talks, Francis reflects on a growing burden he feels for the modern church - a drift away from reverence, biblical conviction, and the simple authority of Scripture. From teaching in prison to worshiping openly on Stanford’s campus, Francis contrasts the fear of man with the fear of God and wrestles with what happens when culture, influence, and endless opinions begin shaping our understanding of truth.

As more voices reinterpret long-held Christian beliefs, this conversation explores the tension many believers feel today: Who do we trust? How do we stay grounded? And what does it look like to humbly seek truth without simply following the loudest, smartest, or most influential voices?

More than anything, this episode is a call to return to a faith marked by reverence for God, confidence in His Word, and an awareness that eternity is real.

Staff Talks with Francis: The Fear of God in a Confused Church

When we pursue love and unity with one another as believers, it speaks louder to the world than any sermon ever could. 
 
For more like this, check out Francis’ message “The Millennial Generation and the Future of the Church” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel. 
 
#Jesus #God #Church #CrazyLove #WeAreChurch #FrancisChan

When we pursue love and unity with one another as believers, it speaks louder to the world than any sermon ever could.  

For more like this, check out Francis’ message “The Millennial Generation and the Future of the Church” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel.

#Jesus #God #Church #CrazyLove #WeAreChurch #FrancisChan

Unity Makes Disciples

The next generation isn’t content with the appearance of faith. They want the real thing. 
 
Do you? 
 
Check out Francis’ message “Rediscovering God’s Presence” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel. 
 
#FrancisChan #AuthenticFaith #HungerForGod #TheChurch

The next generation isn’t content with the appearance of faith. They want the real thing. 

Do you? 

Check out Francis’ message “Rediscovering God’s Presence” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel.

#FrancisChan #AuthenticFaith #HungerForGod #TheChurch

Hope For The Next Generation

If you’re chasing the mic, you’re probably not ready for it. 
 
The right place might be where no one sees you. 
 
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#CrazyLove #Faithfulness #ServantLeadership #FrancisChan

If you’re chasing the mic, you’re probably not ready for it.

The right place might be where no one sees you.

???? Check out Francis’ message “The Power of A Quiet Life”.
???? Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and crazylove.org/podcast

#CrazyLove #Faithfulness #ServantLeadership #FrancisChan

The Danger of the Spotlight

We often think following Jesus is about believing or doing the right things, but is that the full picture? 
 
In this message, Francis Chan walks through Jesus’ words in John 15 and brings us back to the core of our faith. Obedience isn’t about managing a list of commands. It’s about living out one: to love one another as Christ has loved us. 
 
But this isn’t surface-level love. It’s sacrificial. Costly. The kind of love that gives, serves, and lays down its life. 
 
As we look at the early church in Acts, we’re challenged to rethink what we’ve called “church” and ask whether our lives reflect the kind of love Jesus commanded. 
 
For more sermons and resources by Francis, please visit http://crazylove.org/

We often think following Jesus is about believing or doing the right things, but is that the full picture?

In this message, Francis Chan walks through Jesus’ words in John 15 and brings us back to the core of our faith. Obedience isn’t about managing a list of commands. It’s about living out one: to love one another as Christ has loved us.

But this isn’t surface-level love. It’s sacrificial. Costly. The kind of love that gives, serves, and lays down its life.

As we look at the early church in Acts, we’re challenged to rethink what we’ve called “church” and ask whether our lives reflect the kind of love Jesus commanded.

For more sermons and resources by Francis, please visit http://crazylove.org/

What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | Francis Chan

So often we think we need organizations, programs, or entire teams to make disciples. 
 
What if all it actually took was a heart for one person at a time? 
 
Check out Francis’ message “Jesus, The Author and the Finisher” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel. 
 
#FrancisChan #RunYourRace #LovePeople #Church #Discipleship

So often we think we need organizations, programs, or entire teams to make disciples.

What if all it actually took was a heart for one person at a time?

Check out Francis’ message “Jesus, The Author and the Finisher” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel.

#FrancisChan #RunYourRace #LovePeople #Church #Discipleship

One Person At A Time

Did you know that the same way God the Father loves Jesus… 
 
Is the same way He loves YOU? 
 
Check out Francis’ message “God in Us, Us in Him” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel. 
 
#FrancisChan #AbideInChrist #RestInGod #CrazyLove

Did you know that the same way God the Father loves Jesus…

Is the same way He loves YOU?

Check out Francis’ message “God in Us, Us in Him” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel.

#FrancisChan #AbideInChrist #RestInGod #CrazyLove

The Love Jesus Has For You

When life becomes overwhelming, we don’t have to fix everything. 
 
When we get alone with God and place ourselves and our situation in His hands, we remember who He is, and He gives us the strength to keep going. 
 
Listen to “Enduring in Leadership and Ministry (Part 1)” on the Crazy Love YouTube Channel. 
 
#CrazyLove #WeAreChurch #FrancisChan

When life becomes overwhelming, we don’t have to fix everything.

When we get alone with God and place ourselves and our situation in His hands, we remember who He is, and He gives us the strength to keep going.

Listen to “Enduring in Leadership and Ministry (Part 1)” on the Crazy Love YouTube Channel.

#CrazyLove #WeAreChurch #FrancisChan

Being Strong in the Lord

What if your faith isn’t fading, but being replaced? 
 
Maybe you’ve walked through disappointment. Maybe things didn’t turn out the way you expected. Or maybe what once felt powerful now feels normal. 
 
Over time, it’s easy to become more “reasonable” in what we believe God can do. But what if that shift isn’t maturity… but drift? 
 
In this honest and searching message, Francis looks at the warning of the ten spies in Numbers and challenges the ways we’ve begun to normalize things like complaining, cynicism, and unbelief - often calling them wisdom or realism. He invites us to examine our hearts and ask: Have we slowly lost faith in the God who does the impossible? 
 
This isn’t just about feeling inspired again. It’s about refusing to settle for a version of faith that no longer expects God to move. 
 
Scriptures referenced: Numbers 11-13, Numbers 6:22-27, Matthew 5:3, Acts 2:42

What if your faith isn’t fading, but being replaced?

Maybe you’ve walked through disappointment. Maybe things didn’t turn out the way you expected. Or maybe what once felt powerful now feels normal.

Over time, it’s easy to become more “reasonable” in what we believe God can do. But what if that shift isn’t maturity… but drift?

In this honest and searching message, Francis looks at the warning of the ten spies in Numbers and challenges the ways we’ve begun to normalize things like complaining, cynicism, and unbelief - often calling them wisdom or realism. He invites us to examine our hearts and ask: Have we slowly lost faith in the God who does the impossible?

This isn’t just about feeling inspired again. It’s about refusing to settle for a version of faith that no longer expects God to move.

Scriptures referenced: Numbers 11-13, Numbers 6:22-27, Matthew 5:3, Acts 2:42

Staff Talks with Francis: Is Logic Killing Your Faith?

What if you’ve had it backwards this whole time? 
 
You’re not trying to earn God’s love. 
You’re learning to live from it. 
 
???? Let this truth sink in - listen to ”Beloved” as an audiobook. 
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#Beloved #God #FrancisChan

What if you’ve had it backwards this whole time?

You’re not trying to earn God’s love.
You’re learning to live from it.

???? Let this truth sink in - listen to ”Beloved” as an audiobook.
???? Now available on Spotify and Audible.

#Beloved #God #FrancisChan

Because He First Loved Us

When so many church leaders around you are burning out or falling, how do you ensure you’ll finish well? 
 
If you’re leading in the Church today, you’ve felt the weight - constant pressure, public scrutiny, spiritual opposition, and the quiet exhaustion that can build over time. With headlines of moral failure and compromise all around us, it’s easy to wonder: Is it even possible to make it to the end with integrity? 
 
But what if your story doesn’t have to follow that pattern? 
 
In this honest and encouraging message, Francis and Lisa Chan speak directly to church leaders, offering practical, time-tested wisdom for staying grounded in Christ and running your race with endurance. Drawing from Psalm 19, Hebrews 12, and James 3, they unpack what it looks like to: 
 
- Stay anchored in Christ above all else 
- Guard your heart from burnout, criticism, and people-pleasing 
- Lead for God’s approval, not the crowd’s 
- Strengthen yourself daily in the Lord 
- Serve from a place of overflow instead of emptiness 
 
This isn’t about barely crossing the finish line. It’s about running your course with joy, clarity, and faithfulness to the very end. 
 
If you’re carrying the weight of leadership, this message is a needed reminder: you can endure, you can stay faithful, and by God’s grace, you can finish well. 
 
Scriptures referenced: Psalm 19, Numbers 8, Romans 12:11, Hebrews 12:1–2, James 3:5–8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Ephesians 1:3–5, 1 Samuel 30:6, Romans 3:4, 1 Kings 19:9–18

When so many church leaders around you are burning out or falling, how do you ensure you’ll finish well?

If you’re leading in the Church today, you’ve felt the weight - constant pressure, public scrutiny, spiritual opposition, and the quiet exhaustion that can build over time. With headlines of moral failure and compromise all around us, it’s easy to wonder: Is it even possible to make it to the end with integrity?

But what if your story doesn’t have to follow that pattern?

In this honest and encouraging message, Francis and Lisa Chan speak directly to church leaders, offering practical, time-tested wisdom for staying grounded in Christ and running your race with endurance. Drawing from Psalm 19, Hebrews 12, and James 3, they unpack what it looks like to:

- Stay anchored in Christ above all else
- Guard your heart from burnout, criticism, and people-pleasing
- Lead for God’s approval, not the crowd’s
- Strengthen yourself daily in the Lord
- Serve from a place of overflow instead o

Enduring in Leadership and Ministry (Pt. 1) | Francis & Lisa Chan

What if God loves you more than anyone you’ve ever loved? 
 
Think about someone you deeply care about, someone you would do anything for. Now imagine this: God loves you even more than that. He knows everything about you and still chose to give His Son for you. 
 
But if that’s true... why do so many of us still feel powerless? 
 
In Ephesians 1, Scripture says there is an immeasurable greatness of power at work in those who believe - the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. And yet, many of us don’t live like that power is real. 
 
In this teaching, Francis unpacks what it means to truly believe what God says about us. Not only our identity, but the way we live, fight sin, and love one another. 
 
Because this power was never meant to be lived out alone. 
 
We were designed to be one body with many parts, each of us uniquely gifted, deeply needed, and called to build each other up in love. When we step into that reality together, we begin to experience the kind of life and community Jesus prayed for.

What if God loves you more than anyone you’ve ever loved?

Think about someone you deeply care about, someone you would do anything for. Now imagine this: God loves you even more than that. He knows everything about you and still chose to give His Son for you.

But if that’s true... why do so many of us still feel powerless?

In Ephesians 1, Scripture says there is an immeasurable greatness of power at work in those who believe - the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. And yet, many of us don’t live like that power is real.

In this teaching, Francis unpacks what it means to truly believe what God says about us. Not only our identity, but the way we live, fight sin, and love one another.

Because this power was never meant to be lived out alone.

We were designed to be one body with many parts, each of us uniquely gifted, deeply needed, and called to build each other up in love. When we step into that reality together, we begin to experience the kind of life and community Jesus

The Power You’ve Been Ignoring | Francis Chan

Do you really know how near Jesus is? 
 
Have you felt His arms around you when you take time to be with Him? 
 
Because the truth is, you were the joy set before Him as He endured the cross. Because He wanted to be with you, He was willing to give up everything else. 
 
The next time you pray, remember this. Invite Him with expectation, and He will meet you where you are. 
 
For more of this teaching, check out Francis’ message “Examples and Excuses” on the Crazy Love podcast and YouTube Channel. 
 
#FrancisChan #IntimacyWithGod #AbideInChrist #CrazyLove

Do you really know how near Jesus is? 

Have you felt His arms around you when you take time to be with Him? 

Because the truth is, you were the joy set before Him as He endured the cross. Because He wanted to be with you, He was willing to give up everything else.  

The next time you pray, remember this. Invite Him with expectation, and He will meet you where you are. 

For more of this teaching, check out Francis’ message “Examples and Excuses” on the Crazy Love podcast and YouTube Channel.

#FrancisChan #IntimacyWithGod #AbideInChrist #CrazyLove

Closer to Jesus

Who do you love so much that you would do anything for them? 
 
Now imagine this: 
God loves you even more than that. 
 
His love goes beyond what we can comprehend... 
we just have to receive it. 
 
???? Listen to “Does God Really Love Me” on the Crazy Love Podcast. 
???? Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and https://www.crazylove.org/podcast 
 
#Beloved #SavedByGrace #FrancisChan

Who do you love so much that you would do anything for them?

Now imagine this:
God loves you even more than that.

His love goes beyond what we can comprehend...
we just have to receive it.

???? Listen to “Does God Really Love Me” on the Crazy Love Podcast.
???? Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and https://www.crazylove.org/podcast

#Beloved #SavedByGrace #FrancisChan

Does God Really Love Me?

Becoming unified with each other as believers will not happen through a perfect sermon, worship set or doctrinal shift. 
 
So, how can it happen? 
 
By gathering around the Word that is truth, making it our focus above the commentary, and discovering the presence of Jesus in every page. 
 
Check out Francis’ message “Rediscovering God’s Presence” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel. 
 
#FrancisChan #LoveTheWord #OneInChrist #FireInOurBones

Becoming unified with each other as believers will not happen through a perfect sermon, worship set or doctrinal shift. 

So, how can it happen?  

By gathering around the Word that is truth, making it our focus above the commentary, and discovering the presence of Jesus in every page.

Check out Francis’ message “Rediscovering God’s Presence” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel.

#FrancisChan #LoveTheWord #OneInChrist #FireInOurBones

One in the Word

How do you respond when someone expresses hatred toward Jesus? 
 
Is your first thought, “How dare they?” 
 
Or do you wonder, “What kind of pain could have brought them to this place?” 
 
God, let us show them who You really are. 
 
Listen to “What’s Your Final Destination?” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel. 
 
#CrazyLove #WeAreChurch #FrancisChan #ChurchHurt #BodyofChrist 
#RepresentJesus #GraceofGod #ListentoUnderstand

How do you respond when someone expresses hatred toward Jesus? 

Is your first thought, “How dare they?” 

Or do you wonder, “What kind of pain could have brought them to this place?”

God, let us show them who You really are.

Listen to “What’s Your Final Destination?” on the Crazy Love Podcast and YouTube channel.

#CrazyLove #WeAreChurch #FrancisChan #ChurchHurt #BodyofChrist
#RepresentJesus #GraceofGod #ListentoUnderstand

A Different Kind of Church

Have you ever wondered if watching a service’s livestream was the same as being there? 
 
What if there was more to church than just a message and some songs? What if something mysterious happens when we gather together in a way that we miss through a screen? 
 
Whether we realize it or not, no matter how hard we try, some moments with God can’t be recreated online. They have to be experienced in person. 
 
???? Listen to “Staff Talks with Francis: Embracing The Unseen” on the Crazy Love Podcast. 
???? Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and https://www.crazylove.org/podcast 
 
#EmbracingTheUnseen #CrazyLovePodcast #GatherTogether #FrancisChan #WordOfGod #LivingWord #HolySpirit #SpiritualImpartation #PresenceOfGod #MadeInHisImage #Church

Have you ever wondered if watching a service’s livestream was the same as being there?

What if there was more to church than just a message and some songs? What if something mysterious happens when we gather together in a way that we miss through a screen? 

Whether we realize it or not, no matter how hard we try, some moments with God can’t be recreated online. They have to be experienced in person. 

???? Listen to “Staff Talks with Francis: Embracing The Unseen” on the Crazy Love Podcast.
???? Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and https://www.crazylove.org/podcast

#EmbracingTheUnseen #CrazyLovePodcast #GatherTogether #FrancisChan #WordOfGod #LivingWord #HolySpirit #SpiritualImpartation #PresenceOfGod #MadeInHisImage #Church

Embracing the Unseen

Ever feel like you have to work up the courage to talk to God? Like you have to have a “valid” reason to go to Him before you pray? 
 
Good news: you don’t have to. 
 
He’s literally waiting to be gracious to you. 
 
The invitation - and the door - is always open. 
 
???? A confident, honest relationship with God begins with knowing you’re loved. That’s at the heart of Francis’ book ”Beloved.” 
???? Now available wherever books are sold. 
 
#Beloved #GodsLove #HolySpirit #ThroneofGrace #GodWithUs #Jesus #God #Church #FrancisChan

Ever feel like you have to work up the courage to talk to God? Like you have to have a “valid” reason to go to Him before you pray? 

Good news: you don’t have to. 

He’s literally waiting to be gracious to you. 

The invitation - and the door - is always open.

???? A confident, honest relationship with God begins with knowing you’re loved. That’s at the heart of Francis’ book ”Beloved.”
???? Now available wherever books are sold.

#Beloved #GodsLove #HolySpirit #ThroneofGrace #GodWithUs #Jesus #God #Church #FrancisChan

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