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To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain - A Final Conversation

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain - A Final Conversation

Author: Crazy Love Ministries January 12, 2026 Duration: 35:33
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This is a sacred and deeply personal conversation between Francis and his close friend, Alan, shared with permission from the family. In this phone call, a pastor nearing the end of his earthly life reflects on suffering, peace, intimacy with God, and the hope found in Jesus Christ. What unfolds is not a polished sermon, but an honest, unscripted testimony of faith, spoken in weakness, clarity, and deep trust in God. Our hope is that these words would encourage those who are suffering, those walking with loved ones through pain, and anyone longing to understand the peace that Scripture describes as “beyond understanding.” We invite you to listen slowly, prayerfully, and with reverence. “He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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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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…
Staff Talks with Francis: Embracing the Unseen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:55
What are we actually coming for when we gather? For many of us, church has become something we can predict - good music, a thoughtful message, a meaningful moment or two. And while none of that is bad, it’s possible to w…
Staff Talks with Francis: The Strength in Waiting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:39
Why are so many of us burning out so quickly? What if the answer to our exhaustion wasn’t in more energy drinks, but in learning to embrace the quiet and waiting on the strength of God? In this episode, Francis shares a…
Staff Talks with Francis: The Real Fear of Missing Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:55
“Staff Talks with Francis” is a new series where we share real moments from our Crazy Love staff meetings - honest conversations about following Jesus, caring for the church, and discerning God’s voice in the middle of e…
Expect the Mysterious | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:43
Do we actually expect “mystery” from God when we come to a church gathering? More often than not, we show up as a ritual, looking for little more than a motivational speech, maybe a new Greek word or two, and a moving wo…
Being Biblically Courageous | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:23
What matters most to God when it comes to His Church? Is it how many people we can gather in a room? How compelling the preaching is? How precisely we can unpack a verse in Greek or Hebrew? What if it’s none of those thi…
Tremble at His Word | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
What if experiencing God’s closeness wasn’t rare, but constant? What if freedom from sin didn’t come from trying harder, but from being so satisfied in Christ that sin simply lost its appeal? In this message from Pepperd…
From Silence to Strength | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:55
How much would you give to hear the audible voice of God? What would you be willing to set aside for a few hours? What lengths would you go to if you knew you could have a face-to-face conversation with Him? This access…
The Most Dangerous Kind of Christian | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:59
When the world feels unstable and the future seems uncertain, how should followers of Jesus respond? In this powerful message, Francis Chan reflects on how quickly life can change and why Scripture calls believers not to…
Marriage on Mission (Pt. 2) | Francis & Lisa Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:39
In Part 2 of this conversation, Francis and Lisa Chan respond to live questions about living “on mission” as a family without losing your soul, your kids, or your joy. They tackle what happens when a husband and wife fee…

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