Striving for Holiness | Francis Chan

Striving for Holiness | Francis Chan

Author: Crazy Love Ministries November 17, 2025 Duration: 48:14
Francis Chan invites us to linger at the foot of the cross and fix our eyes on Jesus. Drawing from the story of Gethsemane and 2 Peter 1, Francis reminds us that we’ve been given “everything we need for life and godliness,” called to become partakers of the divine nature, and urged to “make every effort” toward virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. He calls us to worship without distraction, to pursue holiness with grit, and to live for what is unseen and eternal (2 Corinthians 4). Scripture references: Matthew 26:36–46; Isaiah 53:10; 2 Peter 1:1–9; Ezekiel 36–37; 2 Corinthians 4:17–18. This message was originally delivered at the Passion Conference (2014).

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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A Person, Not a Power (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 4) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:13
When was the last time you were in awe of God? Like, truly stopped and realize that we are talking about the Creator of the universe? The One who spoke the stars into existence and holds all things together. And yet, how…
Longing for More (The Holy Spirit Series, Pt. 1) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:45
What if Jesus leaving this earth wasn’t a loss… but the greatest gift He could give us? That having the Holy Spirit inside you is better than having Jesus physically standing next to you? Do we actually believe that? Do…
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:00
Have you ever wrestled with fear—fear of judgment, fear of not being enough, or fear of where you stand with God? In this powerful message, Francis Chan confronts one of the greatest struggles in the church today—the ins…
Title: Are You Ready? (The End Times Series, Pt. 4) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:41
When you think about the end times, what comes to mind? Mysterious prophecies? World leaders? What if the Bible’s real focus isn’t on those details at all, but on something far more personal—and urgent? In today’s teachi…
Nothing to Fear (The End Times Series, Pt. 2) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:48
Are you living in fear of a world spiraling out of control, or are you standing in the peace and power God promises? In this sermon, Francis Chan challenges believers to move beyond fear, superficial godliness, and self-…
Crazy Love of Self (The End Times Series, Pt. 1) | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:26
In this message, Francis Chan examines the signs of the "last days" as outlined in 2 Timothy, shedding light on the dangers of self-love, materialism, and a superficial approach to faith. Francis challenges us to reconsi…