FAITH

Our desire to defend what’s true can sometimes distract us from the very thing God has called us to do: love one another. In this Staff Talk, Francis shares what he’s been learning from Romans 14 about navigating disagreements within the body of Christ. Reflecting on the tension between theological convictions and loving others well,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...