What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | Francis Chan

What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | Francis Chan

Author: Crazy Love Ministries May 11, 2026 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 to one: love one another as I have loved you. This kind of love goes far beyond words or weekly gatherings. It’s sacrificial, generous, and rooted in a deep trust that God’s commands lead to life and joy. Looking at the example of the early church in Acts, this teaching challenges us to move beyond cultural Christianity and step into a life marked by radical love and real obedience.

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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Staying Anchored in Suffering | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
In today’s message, Francis Chan paints a picture of what the Church was always meant to be - a family where every member brings their gifts, their stories, and their brokenness into the light. He shares how honesty, hum…
Desperate for His Presence | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
In this powerful message from a worship night at Pepperdine University, Francis Chan challenges us to long for more than just emotional moments or great worship experiences, but to hunger for the presence of God Himself.…
The Unshakable Promises of God | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:01
In this message, Francis Chan invites us to slow down, pray, and truly believe that God Himself is with us, right here, right now. Teaching from Ephesians 1, Francis explores Paul’s prayer that “the eyes of your heart ma…
The Fear of Man vs. Living as God’s Beloved | Francis Chan & Lecrae [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:03
In this powerful conversation originally recorded for Lecrae’s podcast, The Deep End, Francis Chan joins Lecrae for an honest and deeply personal dialogue about insecurity, identity, and the love of God that casts out fe…
Legalism, Burnout, and Breakthrough | Francis Chan & Ken Murphy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:33
Two classmates. Thirty years of ministry. And one question that wouldn’t go away: Am I truly loved by God? Today, Francis Chan sits down with long-time friend, Pastor Ken Murphy to talk about the drift from joy into perf…
The Immeasurable Love of God | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:22
In this episode of the Crazy Love Podcast, Francis Chan opens his heart about what it truly means to live from God’s love rather than striving to earn it. So many of us believe God loved us when we were His enemies, yet…
The Prayer That Changed My Life | An Interview with Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:59
In this recent interview with Charisma Magazine, Francis Chan reflects on his personal journey from insecurity to freedom in God’s love - the message at the heart of his brand-new book, Beloved. Francis shares how the Wo…
Break My Heart for What Breaks Yours | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Do you care too much about your career, your house, or even your favorite sports team, and too little about what God cares about? In this challenging message, Francis admits his own struggle with this question. He explai…
Jumping in the Deep End | Francis Chan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:53
What would it look like if the Church truly lived out the radical faith found in the Book of Acts? In this compelling message, Francis Chan urges believers to go beyond passively hearing God’s word and begin living lives…