Podcast with Francis Chan, best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, Multiply, You and Me Forever and Letters to the Church, and most recently Until Unity. For more resources from Crazy Love Ministries or to support the work of Crazy Love please visit our website at crazylove.org
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Crazy Love - Book of Hosea Are you a fan of love stories? How about this one: a guy marries a prostitute and she breaks his heart. He takes her back again and she does it again. This true story is also the story of God’s love for us. His love for you and me is not logical. Join us as we discover God’s crazy love from the book of Hosea. It’s a love for each of us and a love to share with our community.
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Love is one heck of a drug! Have you ever found yourself doing the craziest things for your soulmate? Or even blindly following your heart into a situation that's outside of your comfort zone, with no excuse besides love? Well, you're in the right place! Every Wednesday Derrick and Erika will bring you their perspectives on relationships, dating, long distance, work life balance, self-care, sliding into the DMs and anything else you may face in the modern age of love. It's not crazy, unless ...
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Falling in love is the best feeling in the world. You see stars, you feel giddy, but sometimes it makes us do crazy things and sometimes that means murder. Crazy In Love digs into the complex and contentious real-life stories of when beautiful love takes a gruesome turn. We explore the murderous lengths people went to in the name of love. Romantic love, motherly, brotherly and sisterly love, bestie bonds and lusty love. They can all make us a little crazy sometimes. Each week explores a new ...
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Sex, love and dating: Simone Bienne delivers foolproof advice and survival techniques, disastrous dates and wild successes; and the latest social media trends with a lively, pop-culture spin. Plus, special guests. For this and other great Playboy Radio shows go to www.tunein.com/playboy
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Ceil Clark is fed up with dating the twenty-something hipsters and slackers that litter the streets of Los Angeles nightlife like empty, discarded cans of Red Bull. Against the wise advice of her best friend, Lupe, she makes a pre-meditated decision to seduce, tag and bag her newest boss---Wayne Hayter; the cool and always collected thirty-something, corporate-loving, sports-car-driving, designer duds wearing, General Manager of the Porsche dealership where Ceil merely tolerates her 9 to 5 g ...
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Greater Than Our Understanding (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 5) | Francis Chan
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45:55Have 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 knowl…
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A Person, Not a Power (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 4) | Francis Chan
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32:13When was the last time you were in awe of God? Like, truly stopped and realize that we are talking about the Creator of the universe? The One who spoke the stars into existence and holds all things together. And yet, how often do we reduce Him to something we can explain or control? In this week’s episode, Francis Chan challenges the way we think a…
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Stop Debating, Start Obeying (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 3) | Francis Chan
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40:42What if modern Christianity has complicated what was meant to be simple—so much so that we spend more time debating salvation than actually obeying God? In today’s message, Francis Chan cuts through the noise to get back to the raw, biblical truth. He challenges us to stop overanalyzing and start obeying—to truly repent, be baptized, and receive th…
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Supernatural or Superficial? (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 2) | Francis Chan
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52:59What if the modern church is missing something so essential that without it, our faith becomes just another human effort? What if the power we read about in Scripture—the kind that heals, transforms, and emboldens—was meant to be normal for every believer? In this sermon, Francis Chan confronts a pressing and uncomfortable question: If the Holy Spi…
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Longing for More (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 1) | Francis Chan
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38:45What if Jesus leaving this earth wasn’t a loss… but the greatest gift He could give us? That having the Holy Spirit inside you is better than having Jesus physically standing next to you? Do we actually believe that? Do we live like that’s true? In this teaching, Francis Chan challenges us to examine what we believe about prayer, longing for heaven…
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Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Francis Chan
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1:05:00Have you ever wrestled with fear—fear of judgment, fear of not being enough, or fear of where you stand with God? In this powerful message, Francis Chan confronts one of the greatest struggles in the church today—the insecurity that keeps us from fully embracing God’s love. Why do so many believers live in doubt, questioning their salvation? And ho…
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Not Ashamed of the Gospel (The End Times Series, Pt. 5) | Francis Chan
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40:53As believers, we often find ourselves in a delicate balance between two perspectives. On one hand, we’re called to love the lost without compromising the truth. On the other, we must stand firm in the truth while avoiding self-righteousness. So, how do we navigate this tension? In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan dives into Paul’s message in 2 Ti…
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Title: Are You Ready? (The End Times Series, Pt. 4) | Francis Chan
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35:41When you think about the end times, what comes to mind? Mysterious prophecies? World leaders? What if the Bible’s real focus isn’t on those details at all, but on something far more personal—and urgent? In today’s teaching, Francis Chan challenges us to shift our perspective on the end times. Instead of chasing signs and dates, ask yourself, “Are y…
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Counterfeit Christianity (The End Times Series, Pt. 3) | Francis Chan
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20:22In this message, Francis Chan challenges the Church to live out true faith in a world full of deception and false teachings. He reminds us that faith is revealed by us through action, especially in difficult times.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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Nothing to Fear (The End Times Series, Pt. 2) | Francis Chan
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38:48Are you living in fear of a world spiraling out of control, or are you standing in the peace and power God promises? In this sermon, Francis Chan challenges believers to move beyond fear, superficial godliness, and self-centeredness by embracing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, living with bold faith, and trusting God’s sovereignty and …
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Crazy Love of Self (The End Times Series, Pt. 1) | Francis Chan
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40:26In this message, Francis Chan examines the signs of the "last days" as outlined in 2 Timothy, shedding light on the dangers of self-love, materialism, and a superficial approach to faith. Francis challenges us to reconsider our priorities and live with a love that reflects Christ's sacrificial example.…
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The Simple, Powerful Truth of Christmas | Francis Chan
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12:03Have you ever stopped to think about what it means that God wants to be with us? In the busyness of life, especially at Christmas, we can easily forget the simple, powerful truth that God is rich in mercy and desires to dwell with us. Francis Chan shares the incredible reality that the Creator of the universe isn’t just mighty and holy—He is mercif…
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God’s Grace, Your Generosity | Francis Chan
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43:29In this message, Francis Chan unpacks how true generosity is not a forced act but a natural byproduct of a life transformed by Christ. Drawing from Revelation and 2 Corinthians 8, he highlights the eternal promises of God that shift our focus from self-centeredness to God-centeredness, producing joy and selfless love. This message was originally sh…
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Rediscovering God’s Presence | Francis Chan
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52:22Francis Chan delivers a profound and challenging sermon, addressing the cultural shift in the church toward self-promotion and performance. Using Scripture and personal testimony, he calls believers to restore sacred practices like communion and public Scripture reading while embracing the mystery of God’s love. This message was originally shared a…
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Stand Firm (Ephesians Pt. 25) | Francis Chan
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58:04In the final message of his Ephesians series, Francis Chan delves into Ephesians 6 to reveal the significance of the full armor of God. He explains how each piece—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—empowers believers to stand firm against spiritual forces and persevere in faith amidst the challenges of …
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What’s Your Final Destination? | Francis Chan
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41:40Do you get it? Do you truly understand what it means to know God, to experience His love so profoundly that it transforms your entire life? In this message, Francis Chan asks us to reflect on whether we really grasp the depth of God’s love for us and how it should change us. When we understand this love, we will live with awe, humility, and radical…
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Embracing Servanthood (Ephesians Pt. 24) | Francis Chan
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39:04How can embracing servanthood transform your life? In this teaching on Ephesians 6:5-9, Francis Chan reveals how choosing humility and following Christ’s example of service can bring freedom, purpose, and deeper relationships.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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Spirit-Filled Parenting (Ephesians Pt. 23) | Francis Chan
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40:32Have you ever considered that your family relationships might be part of God’s plan to reveal His character? In this message, Francis Chan explores how honoring and guiding one another in the family goes far beyond duty—it’s a way to mirror God’s nurturing love and authority.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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Leading Like Christ (Ephesians Pt. 22) | Francis and Lisa Chan
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52:33What comes to mind when you hear “Wives, submit to your husbands” or “Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church”? For many, this instruction from Ephesians can feel outdated or even uncomfortable in today’s culture. But what if we’re missing something crucial by viewing these words through a modern lens? In this teaching, Francis and Lis…
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The Spirit-Filled Family (Ephesians Pt. 21) | Francis and Lisa Chan
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45:11What if the secret to a thriving family life isn’t about getting everything right, but about being continually filled with the Holy Spirit? In this week’s teaching, Francis and Lisa Chan explore how being Spirit-filled can radically shape your home, your marriage, and even the future of your children. And they’ll share how following God’s design fo…
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Living as God’s Temple (Ephesians Pt. 20) | Francis Chan
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40:36What does it mean to truly live as God's temple? Not just in theory, but in every conversation, every relationship, every moment? In today’s message, Francis Chan will explore the deep, yet practical reality of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the book of Ephesians, Francis shows us how our lives can be radically transformed by the S…
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Are you living the life God created you for, or just going through the motions? In this powerful message, we’re reminded that God desires more than just our service or knowledge about Him—He longs for intimate interaction with us. Eternal life begins now, as we experience the joy of truly knowing and enjoying God. Let this sermon challenge and enco…
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God’s Dwelling Place (Ephesians Pt. 19) | Francis Chan
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47:39Francis Chan delves into the profound truth that God dwells among His people, transforming us from the inside out. Ephesians calls us to live as imitators of God, walking in love, and to reflect His presence in our daily lives. We are reminded that, through Christ, we have been made new and are called to be light in a dark world, rejecting the old …
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The New You (Ephesians Pt. 18) | Francis Chan
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43:26In the book of Ephesians, Paul instructs believers to put off the old self and to put on the new. But practically speaking, what does that mean? In this teaching, Francis Chan helps us see that our calling as the Body of Christ isn’t just behavior modification. It’s about becoming the kind of church that reflects the heart of God in every interacti…
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Called to Purity (Ephesians Pt. 17) | Francis Chan
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45:45If you look at the current state of the church in America, on a scale of one to ten, how would you rate our witness to the rest of the world? Francis Chan confronts the very things that do damage to the church and reminds us that we can embody the purity and love that God desires, through the power of the Holy Spirit.…
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An Unshakable Church (Ephesians Pt. 16) | Francis Chan
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54:06We all know we’re supposed to grow in our faith—but how do we actually become mature in Christ? Francis Chan continues in Ephesians chapter 4, where Paul gives us the blueprint for spiritual maturity. Francis explores how Christ shapes us through the gifts He’s given, the role of the church in building us up, and what it means to truly grow into th…
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In a world where we constantly see the same patterns—division, selfishness, and striving for personal gain—it’s easy to fall into these habits without realizing it. In this teaching, Francis Chan explores the idea that, if we belong to Christ, we’re not just human beings. We are temples of the Holy Spirit, called to live selflessly and pursue unity…
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Gifted for the Body (Ephesians Pt. 15) | Francis Chan
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41:04We live in a culture that gives value to those who are rich, famous, or powerful. But as believers, we need to see ourselves differently. Francis Chan helps us understand how each of us has been uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit, not for our own personal recognition, but to build up the Body of Christ in unity and love.…
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His Church, His Way (Ephesians Pt. 14) | Francis Chan
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45:41As Americans, we’re used to having choices in every aspect of our lives – whether its our jobs, relationships, or even our leaders. But what happens when we come across the commands of God? Are we willing to embrace the idea that His words are more than just suggestions? In this teaching, Francis Chan challenges us to break away from this cultural …
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The Key to Unity (Ephesians Pt. 13) | Francis Chan
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39:20In Ephesians chapter 4, Paul urges us to “maintain the unity of the body in the bond of peace.” But how do you maintain unity in the church when the church starts to look like the world? Is there a time that you need to separate? In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan helps us wrestle through some of these challenging questions and points us away fr…
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The Weight of Our Calling (Ephesians Pt. 12) | Francis Chan
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37:28After studying the first 3 chapters of Ephesians and understanding the incredible blessings and promises that we’ve received from God, what should our response be? How should we live in light of these truths? In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan begins to unpack Ephesians chapter 4, highlighting God’s desire for the church, where everyone uses the…
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God in Us, Us in Him | Francis Chan
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23:09Many of us come from a church background where our walk with God felt less like a like a relationship and more like a list of dos and don’ts. But if you read the actual words of Jesus, you get a much different impression. Francis Chan takes us to John chapter 15 and helps us see how a life of joyful obedience to God is a natural response to His ove…
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The Fullness of God (Ephesians Pt. 11) | Francis Chan
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39:50When you read Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church and he prays that believers would be “filled with all the fullness of God,” do you think that’s possible for you? Francis Chan explores how the love of Christ isn’t just a concept that we try to grasp with our minds, but it’s something into which we grow deeper and deeper, impacting every area of o…
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Rooted and Grounded (Ephesians Pt. 10) | Francis Chan
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37:35Sometimes in our walk with God, we can know all the right answers without experiencing the depth of relationship that’s available to us through Christ. Francis Chan reveals how embracing the profound love of Jesus can break us free from spiritual complacency and lead us to a life of strength, holiness, and unity within the church.…
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Unseen Reality (Ephesians Pt. 9) | Francis Chan
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49:56Have you ever wondered how the unseen spiritual world impacts our everyday lives? Francis Chan dives into the book of Ephesians to show how recognizing this hidden reality can reshape our priorities, guide our actions, and align us with God’s ultimate plan.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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Prayerful and Practical Evangelism | Dr. Vince Vitale
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45:04Often, it can feel challenging to evangelize — knowing where to begin or how to enter into conversations about faith. Dr. Vince Vitale explores how Christ's approach and dedication to conversation led people to the truth, and how we can do the same by following His model with the help of the Holy Spirit. You can hear more from Dr. Vitale at kardiaq…
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Our Towers, His Temple (Ephesians Pt. 8) | Francis Chan
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46:56In our fast-paced modern society, it's easy to be tempted to build impressive things for ourselves, striving for personal achievements and recognition. We can lose sight of the deeper, more meaningful purpose for our efforts. As Francis continues to speak on Ephesians, he explores what it means for us to be built into Christ's temple, with Him as t…
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Saved by Grace (Ephesians Pt. 7) | Francis Chan
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39:48Have you ever felt a lack of excitement or awe about what God has done for you? For those of us who have been following Christ for some time, this can be a common experience. Francis Chan invites us to meditate on God’s incredible grace that takes us from being dead in our sins to being seated with Christ.…
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A Powerless Cross | Francis Chan
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1:00:15When you hear someone preach a powerful message, what is it that moves you? The personality of the speaker? Or maybe the illustrations or stories that were told? In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan pulls us away from these external motivations and brings our hearts back to the simplicity and true power of Christ and Him crucified.…
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Offensive Truth (Ephesians Pt. 6) | Francis Chan
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53:34There’s a tendency that many of us face when reading scripture to skip over those passages that may be difficult to understand or offensive to our modern-day culture. Francis Chan focuses on Ephesians chapter 2 and shows us how worshipping God for all of His attributes makes the Good News even better.…
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Praying Like Paul (Ephesians Pt. 5) | Francis Chan
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35:44When was the last time you prayed for the members of your church? And do you remember what you prayed for? In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan continues his series through the book of Ephesians, and highlights Paul’s desire for the church to receive a deeper revelation of God’s eternal blessings.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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For many of us that have grown up in the church, it’s easy to have all the right answers when it comes to our faith. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan challenges us to examine our relationship with God to make sure what we believe is not just head knowledge but a deep understanding of the Father’s love and the grace He’s given to us in Christ.…
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Feeling What God Feels | Francis Chan
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33:18We live in a culture that is filled with distractions and constant stimulation, and it’s easy to grow numb to the things that truly matter. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan shares about the loss of a personal mentor and the importance of living a simple life with a heart that beats for the things of God.…
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Our Inheritance in Christ (Ephesians Pt. 4) | Francis Chan
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39:44Many of us were brought up with a mindset that says, “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But that mentality can also impact the way we read scripture. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan combats the lies from the enemy that cause us to doubt the promises of God and the glorious inheritance that we have in Christ.…
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God Is the Subject (Ephesians Pt. 3) | Francis Chan
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40:41If you’re being honest, how much of your life do you prefer to have control? Most of us would probably say a good portion. In this week’s teaching, Francis Chan reminds us of the plan that God put into motion before the foundation of the world and how He chose us to be the objects of His grace.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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Blessed in the Beloved (Ephesians Pt. 2) | Francis Chan
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37:58If someone were to ask you, “How has the Lord blessed you?” what would be your first response? In this week’s episode, Francis Chan continues walking through the book of Ephesians, urging us to value God’s ultimate gift - Jesus Christ, the Beloved - above all other blessings.Af Crazy Love Ministries
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Satisfied in Him (Ephesians Pt. 1) | Francis Chan
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58:38What do you treasure most in life? Where do you find satisfaction? Sometimes in the church, we can enjoy the temporary blessings and lose sight of the joy that’s only found in Jesus. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan begins a series through the book of Ephesians, helping us understand how the love of Christ is meant to dwell richly within us, tr…
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Jesus, the Author and Finisher | Francis Chan
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42:46In our media driven culture, it can be very easy to get caught up in following specific Christian leaders rather than pursuing a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, Himself. In this weeks episode, Francis Chan helps us recognize the distractions of this celebrity-driven mentality and the pitfalls of comparing our faith with others. He challenge…
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In the heart of every sincere follower of Christ, there’s a desire to trust God and take bold steps of faith. But often the easiest choice is to play it safe. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan invites us to explore what it means to truly believe in the promises of God and live a life of radical obedience.…
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Have you ever tried fixing a problem in your life only to find that what you’ve been doing is the exact opposite of what was needed? Sometimes we do the same thing in our walk with God. In this week’s episode, Francis Chan reminds us that it’s not about fixing ourselves; it’s about fixing our eyes on Him—the Author and Perfecter of our faith—who in…
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