What Happens When God Shows Up?

About this episode

Candace and Francis Chan discuss the joy of giving from overflow and the challenges of pursuing God.

Have you ever felt such overwhelming joy that it surprised you? This week, Candace and Francis Chan talk about what it really looks and feels like to give from overflow, not obligation, and why the difference between those two starting places changes everything. Francis brings personal stories from Uganda, Ethiopia, and a village in Burma. He talks about watching women who had lived in the worst conditions imaginable graduate in caps and gowns, jumping for joy, and what it did to him to be a small part of that. He is honest about the tension too: about the times he has served from insecurity rather than fullness, and about what it means to feel pain deeply while also knowing genuine joy. Listener Cammie asks a real question: what do you do when you want to pursue God but can't find the motivation? Francis and Candace answer with something honest and practical, and a little convicting. What else is here? Some thoughts on fasting from Candace….and yes, Francis wants a role in a Christmas movie! Connect with Candace and Francis Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Candace Cameron Bure

Guest: Francis Chan

Topics covered

• joy
• giving
• faith
• motivation
• personal stories
• fasting

Keywords

• joy
• overflow
• obligation
• motivation
• fasting
• personal stories
• Christianity

Sponsors

Vanman, IFCJ, Lovebird

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crazy Love Ministries

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