Crazy Love Podcast

Jesus never invited people to become more religious. He invited them to be born again.

In this message from THE SEND Philippines, Francis Chan teaches from Ephesians 2 and shows that the heart of the gospel isn't self-improvement, it's new life. Because God is rich in mercy, He doesn't simply forgive our sin. He makes us alive through Christ, fills us with His Spirit, and begins transforming us from the inside out.

This message is a compelling reminder that following Jesus isn't about trying harder. It's about receiving the new life that only God can give.

Many of us spend our lives asking God to bless what we're doing, when the greater invitation is to discover what He's already doing and join Him there.

In this Staff Talk, Francis shares why following Jesus is about more than serving faithfully. It's about learning to recognize when His Spirit is leading the way. As he reflects on recent ministry experiences, we're reminded that God is still at work in powerful ways, inviting His people to walk by faith rather than relying on their own strength.

If you've ever wrestled with discerning God's direction, this conversation is a reminder to remain humble, stay submitted, and keep your heart ready to follow wherever the Lord is moving.

In a culture that constantly demands something bigger, louder, and more entertaining, it's easy to lose sight of what truly transforms us.

In this message, Francis Chan challenges the modern Church to examine what has captured our attention and affection. He reminds us that God's Word was never meant to compete with personalities, production, or emotion. The deeper issue isn't that Scripture has become less powerful - it's that our hearts have become less captivated by the God who speaks.

When we recover a higher view of God's holiness, His presence becomes enough, His Word becomes alive again, and worship is no longer something we manufacture but something that naturally overflows from awe.

Many of us know what it's like to feel deeply convicted by God's Word, only to find that conviction fading as life moves on. Instead of responding with obedience, we can become stuck in a cycle of overthinking, waiting for perfect clarity, or convincing ourselves that another day will be a better time to act.

In this message, Francis Chan challenges us to rediscover the kind of faith that marked the early believers. As he walks through Hebrews 10 and 11, we're reminded that God delights in people who trust Him enough to take the next step, even when they don't have every answer. Faith grows as we respond to God's leading, and a life of obedience begins with the courage to simply say yes.

God desires to hear our prayers, but Scripture also warns that there are things that can stand in the way.

In this message, Francis challenges us to examine our view of God's holiness and the condition of our own hearts. As he walks through Scripture, we're reminded that prayer isn't just about asking God for what we need or want. It's about coming before Him with repentance, humility, and wholehearted devotion.

God's invitation has always been the same: turn back to Him. When we respond to His conviction with repentance, we're restored to the joy of walking closely with Him and the confidence that He hears our prayers.