Crazy Love Podcast Marriage on Mission (Pt. 2) | Francis & Lisa Chan
Feb 2, 2026
Lisa Chan, author and speaker who partners in ministry on marriage and parenting, joins Francis to tackle mission-minded family life. They answer live questions about spouses called in different directions. They discuss inviting kids into ministry, modeling faith in daily life, managing ministry time without bitterness, Sabbath rhythms, and preparing children for the real world.
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Align Around One Mission
- When spouses feel called in different directions, the husband should lead and the wife trust his leadership as submission to God's order.
- Use differing giftings within the single mission of loving God and making disciples so both serve meaningfully.
Headship As Sacrificial Service
- Authority in marriage is framed as sacrificial service modeled on Christ rather than domination.
- Francis Chan says a husband's headship should bless, protect, and lead toward life under God's commands.
Conviction Comes From The Spirit
- Conviction must be produced by the Holy Spirit and cannot be manufactured by parents.
- Parents should model authentic faith, pray, and release their children to God's work in their hearts.
