Staff Talks with Francis: The Real Fear of Missing Out

About this episode

Francis Chan discusses the dangers of distraction and the importance of being present with God.

“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 everyday ministry. Are you constantly checking your phone… without even thinking about it? Scrolling. Notifications. Endless updates. In a world full of distractions, many of us are quietly losing our focus - and even our ability to be fully present. Along with it comes a subtle pressure to keep up with everything: news, controversies, messages, and the constant stream of information that leaves us feeling like we can’t afford to miss anything. But what if the real danger isn’t missing what’s happening in the world… but missing what God wants to say to us? In this episode, Francis Chan shares what the Lord impressed on him during a long trip home from Brazil, wrestling with distraction, the fear of missing out, and the deeper invitation into silence and presence. This conversation is both practical and convicting - challenging us to set boundaries with our screen time, embrace uninterrupted time with Jesus, and live with greater intentionality. As we learn to be…

People in this episode

Host: Francis Chan

Topics covered

• distraction
• spirituality
• faith
• presence
• intentionality

Keywords

• fear of missing out
• screen time
• uninterrupted time with Jesus
• deeper connection
• God's presence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Staff Talks with Francis

Places: Brazil

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