Do you find yourself running on the hamster wheel of winning others’ approval to stave off insecurity? In today’s episode, Francis Chan shares the first part of a conversation with his long-time friend Ryan Takasugi on earning human approval over the frightening, liberating path of receiving the freely given love of God.

Lessons of Love and Grief (Part 1) | Francis Chan & Ryan Takasugi

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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If 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.

Blessed in the Beloved (Ephesians Pt. 2) | Francis Chan

What 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, transforming our lives from the inside out.

Satisfied in Him (Ephesians Pt. 1) | Francis Chan

In 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 challenges us to focus on Jesus, as the Author and Perfecter of our faith, rather than chasing personal glory within the Christian community.

Jesus, the Author and Finisher | Francis Chan

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.

Faith Over Fear | Francis Chan

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 invites us into a rest so profound, it changes everything.

Lessons of Love and Grief (Part 1) | Francis Chan & Ryan Takasugi

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