From Silence to Strength | Francis Chan

Crazy Love Podcast

Crazy Love Ministries

Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Religion, Christianity, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

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 to God is available right here and right now. All you have to do is… stop. In this teaching, Francis reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father - to be with us, to forgive us, to bless us more than we can imagine - and the beauty of pausing, waiting on Him, and listening. He also addresses the subtle distractions shaping this generation - the fear of missing out, the pressure to stay informed, and the addiction to constant movement. If you’ve felt anxious, overwhelmed, or spiritually dry, consider this an invitation to return to what you were made for.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Crazy Love podcast.
0:08.0	Are you willing to take control of your schedule long enough to meet with God?
0:13.0	In today's episode, Francis Chan shares why waiting on the Lord may be the most urgent discipline of our time. Your soul wasn't made for nonstop noise.
0:23.6	It's time to quiet the distractions and make space for the voice that matters most.
0:29.6	I have a question. Be honest. Actually, you can lie. I don't care. How many of you plan on tomorrow morning, waking up at least a half hour before you have any responsibilities just to be alone with God, to read his word, and to pray.
0:57.0	How many we're just planning on tomorrow?
0:59.8	Okay?
1:01.3	Six of you?
1:02.4	Cool.
1:04.1	I think I picked the right topic then.
1:09.1	I want to talk about that because, look, I fell in love with Jesus when I was 15 years old, and I'm 58 right now.
1:22.2	I look good, huh?
1:23.6	But 15 years old, and my youth pastor taught me, just get alone with God every day.
1:35.0	Open up the Bible every day.
1:38.4	I'm still doing that at 58.
1:41.7	So from the time I was 15, I'm sure I missed a few mornings, but I'm telling you, it's like
1:48.7	the center of my life. It's like to me, the most important time. It's the most amazing time.
1:57.3	It's like my favorite time of the day. I was talking to a nun the other day.
2:02.6	You ever talked to a nun?
2:03.6	I'd never talk to a nun.
2:05.6	But I met this nun, and she invited me to her convent.
2:10.6	And I thought, okay, yeah, I want to find out, like, what is your typical week like?
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