Crazy Love Podcast

God designed marriage for something far greater than our happiness here on earth. It's meant to reflect His love and point others toward Him.

After 33 years of marriage, Francis and Lisa Chan share how keeping an eternal perspective has shaped their relationship, their family, and the decisions they've made together. They challenge us to look beyond the expectations we place on our spouses and consider what it means to live in a manner worthy of the gospel.

When Jesus becomes the center of our lives, marriage takes on a greater purpose. It's no longer just about building a happy life together, but about helping each other live for what lasts forever.

This message was shared at the Ignite Marriage Conference on September 26, 2026.

Not every distraction from Jesus looks like a bad thing. Sometimes, it's the very things we're doing in His name.

In this Staff Talk, Francis asks us to consider how easily we can become consumed with ministry, theology, church practices, and even the pursuit of unity while losing sight of Christ Himself.

He wrestles with a sobering question: Have we become so focused on getting certain things right that we've neglected what matters most?

At the heart of this conversation is a simple but profound reminder. The goal of the Christian life isn't merely to do good things for God, but to know Him, enjoy Him, and help others find their life in Him. When Jesus is truly at the center, everything else finds its proper place.

There’s a difference between knowing things about Jesus and truly seeing Him for who He is.

In this message, Francis reflects on the beauty and supremacy of Christ described in Colossians 1 - the One who created all things, holds all things together, and gave His life to reconcile us to God. He reminds us that we were created for Jesus, and nothing else can satisfy the soul the way His presence can.

Following Jesus is more than a belief system or a commitment to live a moral life. It begins with seeing the glory of Christ and discovering that He really is enough.

This message was shared at We Are Church on September 27th, 2026.

It’s easy to begin the Christian life by faith and then slowly start relying on our own effort.

In this classic message, Francis Chan looks at Paul’s warning to believers who had experienced the Spirit of God but were turning back to a system of works. What God had freely given them through faith, they were now trying to accomplish on their own.

Francis reminds us that the Holy Spirit isn’t simply a truth we believe, but a presence we should actually experience. Through His Spirit, God changes us, empowers us, and does in us what we could never accomplish on our own. The Christian life was never meant to be a life of self-reliance, but one of faith and dependence on the God who has given us His Spirit.

This message was originally shared on November 25th, 2007 at Cornerstone Church.

The Bible is filled with ordinary people who lived with extraordinary courage because they believed in the power of their God. But somewhere along the way, many of us have learned to play it safe.

In this message, Francis Chan looks at the story of Joshua and Caleb and the difference between a life shaped by fear and one shaped by faith. While others saw giants and impossible odds, Caleb believed God was greater. And 45 years later, his confidence hadn’t changed.

God is still God. His Spirit still lives within His people. And as we grow older, our faith doesn’t have to become more cautious. We can become more courageous, more confident in His power, and more willing to follow wherever He leads.

This message was taught at Cornerstone Church on May 10, 2009.

What would happen to your faith if you could no longer depend on a pastor, teacher, or podcast to tell you what God says?

One of the most important things we can learn as followers of Jesus is how to meet with God in His Word for ourselves. In 2 Peter 1, Peter knows his life is nearing its end, and his concern is that believers will continue to remember the truth and faithfully follow Christ after he is gone.

In this episode, Francis calls us back to a personal love for Scripture and a faith that isn’t built around a personality or dependent on someone else’s teaching. In a world filled with competing voices and constantly changing ideas, we need to become people who know God’s Word, seek His truth, and tremble at what He has spoken.

This message was originally shared on November 29, 2009 at Cornerstone Church.

What does it actually look like to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

In this classic teaching, Francis explores the unmistakable marks of a Spirit-filled life. Scripture describes a people whose hearts are filled with worship, whose words encourage one another, whose relationships are marked by love and humility, and who continually give thanks to God, even when life is difficult.

But when problems arise, gratitude is often one of the first things to disappear. We become consumed with what needs to be fixed, what needs to get done, or what we wish would change. Francis challenges us to consider whether making the most of our lives means simply accomplishing more, or whether God is calling us into something deeper.

This message, originally taught at Cornerstone Church on May 14, 2010, is an invitation to become people whose joy, gratitude, worship, and love make the presence of God difficult to hide.

It's easy to let the newest thing become the biggest thing.

A fresh argument, a new controversy, a detail we feel certain about - these tend to take up the most room in our minds, while the things that matter most quietly move to the background.

In this Staff Talk, Rob Zabala shares about a neighbor in need and the moment he felt like he was looking at Christ. Francis picks up from there, reflecting on why God's people have so often divided over lesser matters while neglecting what Jesus called the weightier things. Walking through church history, Matthew 23, and 2 Corinthians 7, he reminds us that the first love we were made for was always the point.

He closes in Revelation 19 with a sobering picture of the returning King, and the staggering contrast between standing against Him and being called His son or daughter. When we see God clearly, everything else finds its proper size.

Following Jesus has never been about doing whatever feels right.

Today, Francis looks at the striking difference between Joshua and Judges. One shows a people moving together in faith. The other shows what happens when everyone does what is right in their own eyes.

In a culture that celebrates independence and speaking your mind, it can be easy to confuse courage with rebellion. But Scripture gives us another picture - one of humble leadership, willing submission, and people who care more about God's kingdom than their own opinions.

There is a courage that leads. And there is a courage that follows. Both require us to lay down our own way and trust God enough to seek His kingdom first.

It's never been easier to do ministry alone.

With AI, social media, and endless platforms, we can build an audience without ever building the Body. But that's not the vision we find in Scripture.

In this Staff Talk, Francis reflects on the growing pull toward independence and why followers of Jesus are called to something far more difficult: depending on one another. God's Kingdom isn't built by isolated individuals, but by a people who choose unity over personal influence.

Jesus never invited people to become more religious. He invited them to be born again.

In this message from THE SEND Philippines, Francis Chan teaches from Ephesians 2 and shows that the heart of the gospel isn't self-improvement, it's new life. Because God is rich in mercy, He doesn't simply forgive our sin. He makes us alive through Christ, fills us with His Spirit, and begins transforming us from the inside out.

This message is a compelling reminder that following Jesus isn't about trying harder. It's about receiving the new life that only God can give.

Many of us spend our lives asking God to bless what we're doing, when the greater invitation is to discover what He's already doing and join Him there.

In this Staff Talk, Francis shares why following Jesus is about more than serving faithfully. It's about learning to recognize when His Spirit is leading the way. As he reflects on recent ministry experiences, we're reminded that God is still at work in powerful ways, inviting His people to walk by faith rather than relying on their own strength.

If you've ever wrestled with discerning God's direction, this conversation is a reminder to remain humble, stay submitted, and keep your heart ready to follow wherever the Lord is moving.

In a culture that constantly demands something bigger, louder, and more entertaining, it's easy to lose sight of what truly transforms us.

In this message, Francis Chan challenges the modern Church to examine what has captured our attention and affection. He reminds us that God's Word was never meant to compete with personalities, production, or emotion. The deeper issue isn't that Scripture has become less powerful - it's that our hearts have become less captivated by the God who speaks.

When we recover a higher view of God's holiness, His presence becomes enough, His Word becomes alive again, and worship is no longer something we manufacture but something that naturally overflows from awe.

Many of us know what it's like to feel deeply convicted by God's Word, only to find that conviction fading as life moves on. Instead of responding with obedience, we can become stuck in a cycle of overthinking, waiting for perfect clarity, or convincing ourselves that another day will be a better time to act.

In this message, Francis Chan challenges us to rediscover the kind of faith that marked the early believers. As he walks through Hebrews 10 and 11, we're reminded that God delights in people who trust Him enough to take the next step, even when they don't have every answer. Faith grows as we respond to God's leading, and a life of obedience begins with the courage to simply say yes.

God desires to hear our prayers, but Scripture also warns that there are things that can stand in the way.

In this message, Francis challenges us to examine our view of God's holiness and the condition of our own hearts. As he walks through Scripture, we're reminded that prayer isn't just about asking God for what we need or want. It's about coming before Him with repentance, humility, and wholehearted devotion.

God's invitation has always been the same: turn back to Him. When we respond to His conviction with repentance, we're restored to the joy of walking closely with Him and the confidence that He hears our prayers.

Do you truly believe that Jesus is with you?

In this message, Francis Chan challenges us to examine whether we're living from the reality of Christ's presence or relying on our own strength. As he reflects on Jesus' promise to always be with us, Francis reminds us that our ministry to others was never meant to be fueled by eloquence, talent, or self-confidence, but by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Join us as Francis explores what it means to truly know the power of Christ's resurrection, walk in freedom from fear, and live with the God-centered confidence that the same one who raised Christ from the dead lives in you and will be with you, no matter what.

Life has a way of pulling our attention in a thousand different directions. Personal struggles, cultural tensions, financial pressures, and uncertainty about the future can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed.

In this message, Francis Chan encourages us to step back and remember the bigger story. Walking through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, he highlights God's faithfulness, His patience toward humanity, and His promise to make all things new.

As we see our lives in light of eternity and God's unchanging character, fear begins to lose its grip, and we find rest in the One who holds all things together.

Have you ever been so satisfied in God's presence that everything else - every worry, distraction, and challenge - begins to lose its grip?

Whatever is weighing on you today, there is an invitation to come and be with Him. In His presence, we find the peace, joy, and strength we've been searching for all along.

In this episode, Francis explores the invitation to find our deepest satisfaction in God alone. When we learn to enjoy His presence and trust His love, we're freed from constantly searching for something more. Instead, we can live the life He designed for us - rooted in Him, united with His people, and joining Him in His mission to the world.

It's easy to believe that peace is waiting on the other side of better circumstances.

A breakthrough. A solution. A different season.

But the deepest peace comes from something else entirely. In this Staff Talk, Francis shares what God has been reminding him about contentment, suffering, mission, and the presence of God. He explores what it looks like to be so anchored in God that circumstances no longer have the final say.

The result isn't a trouble-free life. It's something better - a peace that holds steady and the confidence to follow Jesus wherever He leads.

As information becomes more accessible than ever, many of us feel the pressure to have answers for everything. But what happens when the constant stream of opinions, arguments, and competing voices leaves us feeling more overwhelmed than confident?

In this Staff Talk, Francis reflects on the challenge of pursuing truth in a noisy world and the peace that comes from returning to what matters most. As he shares honestly about his own struggles with information overload, he offers a reminder that our greatest need isn't to know everything; it's to walk closely with God.

Francis explores the role of AI, humility, spiritual discernment, and why the people who may have the most to offer the Church today are those whose lives reveal a deep and genuine relationship with Christ.

When the noise is overwhelming, the answer may not be more information, but greater intimacy with God.