Welcome to the Crazy Love podcast.

It's human nature to get drawn into the excitement of large church gatherings with lots of people and energy.

But what happens when the music stops and the room is silent?

Today we're excited to share a recent conversation between Francis Chan and the team at

Dunamis Hangout in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

This is a message that goes beyond what God is doing in South America.

It's a call to break free from the distractions of this modern age and to live a life where

every decision is guided by a reverent fear of the Lord.

Well, Francis, let's get right to it.

So you've been to Brazil now five or six times.

And last night at Zion Church with us, you were sharing about how the different times you've come to Brazil, Brazilian

worship has just so impacted you and marked you. Could you share a little bit with us about

what it is about Brazilian worship that you find so impactful that stirs you so much?

Okay, I understand that there's a culture. So whether it's about football or anything, there's passion and there's a following.

But with worship, it really seems like more than just people following.

This is the way we express ourselves yeah so it's beautiful

the way you express yourself i think that's more natural for me i don't know why but for some reason

i'm very expressive and and but when you're in a room where everyone is very subdued, it's hard to, because I don't want to draw attention to myself.

Yeah.

So I don't want to be the one joke, but I also want to in my heart.

And so there's something about that that in the culture, it's very free.

But beyond that, I guess last night especially because it was a church gathering and I'm looking at everyone's face, there is a joy.

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