Embrace Suffering | Francis Chan

Embrace Suffering | Francis Chan

Author: Crazy Love Ministries June 16, 2025 Duration: 45:16
So often, we’re told that following Jesus will make life easier… but what if that’s not what Jesus said at all? In this message, Francis Chan walks us through what the Bible clearly teaches about suffering. Jesus taught us to expect it, to embrace it, and to arm ourselves with the mindset that following Him will not be easy. He’ll show us that overcoming sin requires suffering, that living for the will of God means leaving our old lives behind, and that real love is expressed in serving others, not in being served.

In a world filled with noise, the Crazy Love Podcast offers a space for quiet, yet challenging, reflection on faith and practice. Through conversations and teachings, Francis Chan-the best-selling author behind books like *Crazy Love*, *Forgotten God*, and *Until Unity*-explores what it means to live a life genuinely devoted to the teachings of Jesus, beyond cultural comfort and religious routine. This isn't about easy answers; it's about wrestling with scripture and its radical implications for our daily lives, our churches, and our relationships. Listeners will find a consistent call to move from intellectual belief into a tangible, active love for God and others. Produced by Crazy Love Ministries, the podcast extends the ministry's mission of fostering deeper spiritual commitment and biblical literacy. Each episode feels like a personal dialogue, urging you to examine the core of your faith. Whether discussing topics from his books or addressing contemporary issues, Chan brings a pastoral heart and a direct, uncompromising perspective. Tune in for a thoughtful, often provocative, journey that aims to rekindle a passionate and purposeful faith. The Crazy Love Podcast is for anyone feeling restless with a nominal spiritual existence and hungry for a more authentic, costly, and transformative discipleship.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Don't Give Up! | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:03
You ever feel like you’re doing all the right things… but nothing seems to change? Like following Jesus is just harder than you thought it’d be? In this classic teaching, Francis takes us deep into the fight we all face—…
Prayer That God Hears | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:46
What if I told you… God doesn’t hear all prayers? You’ve probably been told your whole life that He does — no matter what, no matter how. But Scripture says otherwise. Today, Francis Chan flips the script on casual praye…
My Advice to the Next Generation | A Conversation with Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:06
It’s human nature to get drawn into the excitement of large church gatherings with lots of people and energy. But what happens when the music stops and the room is silent? Today, we’re excited to share a recent conversat…
Enjoying God, Enjoying Family | Francis and Lisa Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:33
What if the greatest gift you could give your children wasn’t a perfect plan or polished behavior, but a life overflowing with joy in God? What if your passion for Jesus shaped them more than any parenting strategy ever…
God, the Almighty | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
What if the greatest reason you're stuck in fear, sin, or apathy is simply because you've forgotten who God truly is? In this powerful teaching, Francis Chan dives into one of the most ancient declarations of the Christi…
God, Our Father | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:24
We spend so much of our lives chasing identity, trying to prove we belong, trying to be seen, trying to matter. But the answer to who we are isn't something we earn. It's someone we belong to. Today, Francis Chan shows u…
Living as God’s Beloved | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:23
In this message, Francis Chan dives deeply into 1 John 4, unpacking powerful truths about God's love, wrath, and our true identity as believers. Have we missed the most important commandment Jesus gave us? Why don't chur…