Crazy Love Podcast

A candid conversation about constant distraction and the pull of informational FOMO. The speaker reflects on a long trip that became a search for quiet and God's voice. Practical calls to limit screen time and choose disciplined presence with family and faith. A challenge to model intentional rhythms so future generations learn to prioritize listening over nonstop noise.

A call to ditch routine worship and expect the mysterious presence of God when believers gather. A challenge to steward sacred practices with humility and to tremble before Scripture. Thoughts on spiritual gifts, loving one another in worship, and Communion as a mysterious fellowship. Practical prompts to show up expectant, serve, and pray for heaven to act.

A call to prioritize God’s presence and biblical motives over growth metrics. A challenge to build churches from Scripture and obey Jesus’ commands, not just study them. Reflections on radical unity, sacrificial community, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Practical encouragement to pursue prayerful, Scripture-shaped church life and interdependent relationships.

Francis Chan, bestselling author and preacher known for Crazy Love Ministries, shares a sermon-style call to abiding in Christ. He explores the power of God’s presence, the mystery of spiritual transmission, trembling before Scripture, and inner transformation that changes desires. Short, urgent reflections invite listeners to seek lasting holiness and the Holy Spirit’s work.

A call to stop the rush and practice silence as a way to sense God's presence. Stories of morning encounters and a nun's rhythms illustrate deep communion. Reflections on the Holy Spirit dwelling within and grace that forgives and pours out love. Practical steps for protecting attention from constant connectivity and cultivating expectant waiting.

Francis Chan, best-selling author and Bible teacher who founded Crazy Love Ministries, issues a bold challenge to complacent faith. He explores fear vs. eternal confidence, the narrow road versus the wide path, and the danger of lukewarm religion. Short, urgent reflections call listeners to examine whether faith is relationship or routine and to respond to Jesus’ knocking today.

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.

What if marriage was never meant to just be about your happiness? In Part 1 of this candid and challenging teaching, Francis and Lisa Chan invite listeners to rethink marriage, family, and discipleship through the lens of eternity. Drawing from decades of shared ministry, they show that unity, joy, and intimacy in marriage are often the byproducts of pursuing God’s mission together... not the primary goal. Francis and Lisa share vulnerable stories from their own lives: downsizing their home, giving sacrificially, moving in faith, fostering teens, raising children with an eternal perspective, and learning to say “yes” to God even when it was costly. They confront the cultural obsession with comfort and ask whether the Church has replaced God’s Kingdom with the pursuit of a “happy Christian family.” This episode is a hope-filled call to seek first the Kingdom of God and trust Him with everything else. If today’s conversation challenges you and you want to go deeper, visit youandmeforever.org. There you can order the book “You and Me Forever,” watch chapter videos, explore bonus content, and learn more about the mission behind it all.

Joni Eareckson Tada, Christian author, speaker, and longtime disability advocate who became a quadriplegic as a teen, sits with Francis Chan to discuss perseverance in suffering. They explore fighting for daily joy, building a Scripture “repository” to withstand doubt, finding Jesus in the worst pain, serving the marginalized, and how the hope of heaven reshapes present endurance.

This is a sacred and deeply personal conversation between Francis and his close friend, Alan, shared with permission from the family. In this phone call, a pastor nearing the end of his earthly life reflects on suffering, peace, intimacy with God, and the hope found in Jesus Christ. What unfolds is not a polished sermon, but an honest, unscripted testimony of faith, spoken in weakness, clarity, and deep trust in God. Our hope is that these words would encourage those who are suffering, those walking with loved ones through pain, and anyone longing to understand the peace that Scripture describes as “beyond understanding.” We invite you to listen slowly, prayerfully, and with reverence. “He will never leave you nor forsake you.”