Staff Talks with Francis: The Fear of God in a Confused Church

Staff Talks with Francis: The Fear of God in a Confused Church

Author: Crazy Love Ministries May 20, 2026 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 Scripture. From teaching in prison to worshiping openly on Stanford’s campus, Francis contrasts the fear of man with the fear of God and wrestles with what happens when culture, influence, and endless opinions begin shaping our understanding of truth. As more voices reinterpret long-held Christian beliefs, this conversation explores a few of the tensions many believers feel today: Who do we trust? How do we stay grounded? And what does it look like to hold to Scripture as our anchor in a sea of voices all vying to be the answer to our questions? More than anything, this episode is a call to return to a faith marked by reverence for God, confidence in His Word, the awareness that eternity is real, and a passionate pursuit of truth that leads us to love others well.

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.
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God in Us, Us in Him | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:09
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Duration: 39:50
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Rooted and Grounded (Ephesians Pt. 10) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:35
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Unseen Reality (Ephesians Pt. 9) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:56
Have 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, a…
Prayerful and Practical Evangelism | Dr. Vince Vitale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:04
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Duration: 46:56
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Saved by Grace (Ephesians Pt. 7) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:48
Have 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…
A Powerless Cross | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:15
When 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 t…
Offensive Truth (Ephesians Pt. 6) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:34
There’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…

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