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	<title>The Habit That’s Killing Your Faith &#124; Francis Chan</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Many of us know what it&#8217;s like to feel deeply convicted by God&#8217;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....]]></description>
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	<title>What’s Blocking Your Prayers? &#124; Francis Chan</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s holiness and the condition of our own hearts. As he walks through Scripture, we&#8217;re reminded that prayer isn&#8217;t just about asking God for...]]></description>
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	<title>The Problem with Self-Reliance &#124; Francis Chan</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Do you truly believe that Jesus is with you? In this message, Francis Chan challenges us to examine whether we&#8217;re living from the reality of Christ&#8217;s presence or relying on our own strength. As he reflects on Jesus&#8217; promise to always be with us, Francis reminds us that our ministry to others was never meant...]]></description>
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	<title>The Cure for an Anxious World &#124; Francis Chan</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Life has a way of pulling our attention in a thousand different directions. Personal struggles, cultural tensions, financial pressures, and uncertainty about the future can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. In this message, Francis Chan encourages us to step back and remember the bigger story. Walking through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, he highlights...]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The One Thing Your Soul Needs &#124; Francis Chan</title>
	<link>https://thrivecast.com/podcast/the-one-thing-your-soul-needs-francis-chan/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been so satisfied in God&#8217;s presence that everything else &#8211; every worry, distraction, and challenge &#8211; begins to lose its grip? Whatever is weighing on you today, there is an invitation to come and be with Him. In His presence, we find the peace, joy, and strength we&#8217;ve been searching for all...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Have you ever been so satisfied in God&#8217;s presence that everything else &#8211; every worry, distraction, and challenge &#8211; begins to lose its grip? Whatever is weighing on you today, there is an invitation to come and be with Him. In His presen]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Staff Talks with Francis: What Satisfies Your Soul?</title>
	<link>https://thrivecast.com/podcast/staff-talks-with-francis-what-satisfies-your-soul/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s easy to believe that peace is waiting on the other side of better circumstances. A breakthrough. A solution. A different season. But the deepest peace comes from something else entirely. In this Staff Talk, Francis shares what God has been reminding him about contentment, suffering, mission, and the presence of God. He explores what...]]></description>
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	<title>Staff Talks with Francis: When Information Replaces Intimacy</title>
	<link>https://thrivecast.com/podcast/staff-talks-with-francis-when-information-replaces-intimacy/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[As information becomes more accessible than ever, many of us feel the pressure to have answers for everything. But what happens when the constant stream of opinions, arguments, and competing voices leaves us feeling more overwhelmed than confident? In this Staff Talk, Francis reflects on the challenge of pursuing truth in a noisy world and...]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Staff Talks with Francis: Faithfulness vs. Productivity</title>
	<link>https://thrivecast.com/podcast/staff-talks-with-francis-faithfulness-vs-productivity/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Where do you find the right people to walk with through different seasons of life and ministry? How do you stay grounded in what matters when technology keeps changing the way we relate to each other? And what does faithfulness actually look like over the long haul? In this Staff Talk, Francis reflects on the...]]></description>
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	<title>Staff Talks with Francis: The Fear of God in a Confused Church</title>
	<link>https://thrivecast.com/podcast/staff-talks-with-francis-the-fear-of-god-in-a-confused-church/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Has the church lost the fear of God? In this episode of Staff Talks, Francis reflects on a growing burden he feels for the modern church &#8211; a drift away from honor, biblical conviction, and the simple authority of Scripture. From teaching in prison to worshiping openly on Stanford’s campus, Francis contrasts the fear of...]]></description>
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	<title>What It Really Means to Follow Jesus &#124; Francis Chan</title>
	<link>https://thrivecast.com/podcast/what-it-really-means-to-follow-jesus-francis-chan/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Obedience can feel complicated, but Jesus made it simple. In this episode, Francis Chan unpacks John 15 and shows how obedience and love are inseparable. When Jesus calls us to keep His commands, He ultimately points us to one: love one another as I have loved you. This kind of love goes far beyond words or weekly gatherings....]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Obedience can feel complicated, but Jesus made it simple. In this episode, Francis Chan unpacks John 15 and shows how obedience and love are inseparable. When Jesus calls us to keep His commands, He ultimately points us to one: love one another as I have]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Obedience can feel complicated, but Jesus made it simple. In this episode, Francis Chan unpacks John 15 and shows how obedience and love are inseparable. When Jesus calls us to keep His commands, He ultimately points us to one: love one another as I have loved you. This kind of love goes far beyond words or weekly gatherings....]]></content:encoded>
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