Staff Talks with Francis | Don’t Miss What Matters Most

Staff Talks with Francis | Don’t Miss What Matters Most

Author: Crazy Love Ministries August 25, 2026 Duration: 26:37
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.

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: 50

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The Cure for an Anxious World | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:28
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 th…
The One Thing Your Soul Needs | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:09
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 Hi…
Staff Talks with Francis: What Satisfies Your Soul? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:49
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…
Staff Talks with Francis: When Information Replaces Intimacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
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…
Staff Talks with Francis: Faithfulness vs. Productivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
Where do you find the right people to walk with through different seasons of life and ministry? How do you stay grounded in what matters when technology keeps changing the way we relate to each other? And what does faith…
Staff Talks with Francis: The Fear of God in a Confused Church [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:32
Has the church lost the fear of God? In this episode of Staff Talks, Francis reflects on a growing burden he feels for the modern church - a drift away from honor, biblical conviction, and the simple authority of Scriptu…
What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:45
Obedience can feel complicated, but Jesus made it simple. In this episode, Francis Chan unpacks John 15 and shows how obedience and love are inseparable. When Jesus calls us to keep His commands, He ultimately points us…
Staff Talks with Francis: Is Logic Killing Your Faith? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
Ever found yourself starting to pray “smaller” prayers? Maybe you've walked through disappointment, things didn't turn out the way you expected, or what once felt powerful now seems like a distant memory. Over time, it’s…
The Power You’ve Been Ignoring | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:37
What if God loves you more than anyone you’ve ever loved? Think about someone you deeply care about, someone you would do anything for. Now imagine this: God loves you even more than that. He knows everything about you a…
Does God Really Love Me? | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:43
Do you know God as a loving dad? One who always wants to see you, always wants to hear from you, and always wants to be with you? If you answered no, you’re not alone. For a myriad of reasons, many of us struggle to rela…