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It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God.
The Crazy Love Study Resource helps you and your small group to dive deeper into God's love. A companion to the best-selling Crazy Love book, by pastor Francis Chan, this 10-week study follows a day-in-the-life of Francis in the form of ten, 10-minute segments that correspond to each chapter of Crazy Love. These thought-provoking teachings are designed spark discussion, interaction, and practical application of the Crazy Love message with small groups, churches, youth groups, and individuals.
DVD includes:
- Ten teaching segments with questions for small group discussion.
- Printable Small Group Study Guide.
- Behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes
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105 of 106 people found the following review helpful
By J. Griesse
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is for the DVD-ROM. Having done a home group study of Crazy Love WITHOUT this resource really made me appreciate it even more. The book is really good on it's own, but pairing it with the video teachings and group discussions make it even better.
The DVD contains 10 different 5-9 minute lessons taught by Francis Chan in a variety of real world environments. They are simple, well produced, comfortable and not hyper. You're hangin' with Francis for a few... There's even a little promo clip in the special features that I'm going to use to promote the next class.
What's great is that the 10 clips are fresh material that directly relates to the 10 chapters in the book! Novel idea, but seriously it's tough to facilitate a group when the publishers and media producers aren't on the same page. 12 chapters and 8 video clips? Huh? These are a perfect fit without duplicating the exact words in the book.
The study guide is a simple PDF. It's basically 6 pages of follow up or "deeper thought" questions and Bible verses grouped in 10 clusters.
That's all really great. Good book. Great DVD. I'm pro Francis. But the true measure of a study is what happens AFTER. Take this heart-felt study and learn again what love is. Experience the God of I John 3 and learn to live like I John 4... the good made even better. - Peace
The DVD contains 10 different 5-9 minute lessons taught by Francis Chan in a variety of real world environments. They are simple, well produced, comfortable and not hyper. You're hangin' with Francis for a few... There's even a little promo clip in the special features that I'm going to use to promote the next class.
What's great is that the 10 clips are fresh material that directly relates to the 10 chapters in the book! Novel idea, but seriously it's tough to facilitate a group when the publishers and media producers aren't on the same page. 12 chapters and 8 video clips? Huh? These are a perfect fit without duplicating the exact words in the book.
The study guide is a simple PDF. It's basically 6 pages of follow up or "deeper thought" questions and Bible verses grouped in 10 clusters.
That's all really great. Good book. Great DVD. I'm pro Francis. But the true measure of a study is what happens AFTER. Take this heart-felt study and learn again what love is. Experience the God of I John 3 and learn to live like I John 4... the good made even better. - Peace
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Jeff Miller
Format:DVD
This thing is the real deal. It may be one of the best small group resources I've seen in a long, long time.
What makes it so good? Does it have snazzy packaging? Is there great, high-tech video footage? Are there all kinds of ice-breakers and games and other schlock usually put into small group resources?
Nope, none of that. The entire presentation couldn't be more simple. If it was not necessary to get the message across, it was left out. So, what's in the package?
The DVD has ten video chapters--all less than 10 minutes long--meant to be used during separate small group sessions. Each chapter features Francis in his natural settings: at home, at the local grocery store, at the church building. You feel like you're taking a day to visit Francis and follow him around for a day in the life.
The manner is conversational and informal, yet pointed and though-provoking. If you've ever heard Francis before, you know he has a way of taking the common everyday experience of life and making you see it in a spiritual light--the idea that everything is spiritual.
At the end of each segment, Francis gets your small group discussion started with his own questions for your group. These are great starter questions, and can help create a deeper discussion--as it is certain your group will have more questions of their own as the conversation goes on. There is a printable study guide on the DVD which gives you a hard copy of the questions. I see this (personally) as a tool for the discussion leader, and not really something that would be printed and passed out to every person. This, of course, depends on the format of your small group.
On the technical side, there was one minor glitch. The sound on the DVD menu went in and out. This might be a result of my watching it on my iMac rather than in a DVD player, and admittedly could be a software problem and not a problem with the DVD's production.
The sessions themselves, though simple, are produced with quality and expertise. Picture definition is superb, and the audio quality is among the best I've ever heard. I know the shots were all staged, but even in public places the isolation of Francis's voice and absence of all other distracting background noise was great.
This DVD might be best used in conjunction with the book, but is probably not completely necessary, especially if the discussion leader is familiar with the book and other material.
What makes it so good? Does it have snazzy packaging? Is there great, high-tech video footage? Are there all kinds of ice-breakers and games and other schlock usually put into small group resources?
Nope, none of that. The entire presentation couldn't be more simple. If it was not necessary to get the message across, it was left out. So, what's in the package?
The DVD has ten video chapters--all less than 10 minutes long--meant to be used during separate small group sessions. Each chapter features Francis in his natural settings: at home, at the local grocery store, at the church building. You feel like you're taking a day to visit Francis and follow him around for a day in the life.
The manner is conversational and informal, yet pointed and though-provoking. If you've ever heard Francis before, you know he has a way of taking the common everyday experience of life and making you see it in a spiritual light--the idea that everything is spiritual.
At the end of each segment, Francis gets your small group discussion started with his own questions for your group. These are great starter questions, and can help create a deeper discussion--as it is certain your group will have more questions of their own as the conversation goes on. There is a printable study guide on the DVD which gives you a hard copy of the questions. I see this (personally) as a tool for the discussion leader, and not really something that would be printed and passed out to every person. This, of course, depends on the format of your small group.
On the technical side, there was one minor glitch. The sound on the DVD menu went in and out. This might be a result of my watching it on my iMac rather than in a DVD player, and admittedly could be a software problem and not a problem with the DVD's production.
The sessions themselves, though simple, are produced with quality and expertise. Picture definition is superb, and the audio quality is among the best I've ever heard. I know the shots were all staged, but even in public places the isolation of Francis's voice and absence of all other distracting background noise was great.
This DVD might be best used in conjunction with the book, but is probably not completely necessary, especially if the discussion leader is familiar with the book and other material.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Joleen
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Crazy Love is a wonderful book; relevant and challenging to today's Christian. However this Resource DVD is not what I hoped it would be. I have been studying Crazy Love with my 20 yr old son (who is in Iraq currently) and his fiancé. We read a chapter per week and I come up with questions for us to answer that will challenge us on what we learned. I was hoping the resource would be something that Francis Chan could give me extra help with for challenging questions. That is not the case. I would have preferred a study guide book with chapter questions, but this DVD is just a camera following him around during the day as he talks about the chapters, sort of, and I may only get ONE thought provoking question out of each chapter. It was not worth the money. Sorry Francis. But I would totally recommend the book... just not the DVD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST READ
This study is amazing. Great transaction. No problems at all.
Francis Chan is an easy to listen to person and has much to say
about God's love in a very practical way.
Francis Chan is an easy to listen to person and has much to say
about God's love in a very practical way.
Published 9 days ago by darijand
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy Love is Great!
I'm still reading and studying. The author takes information and ideas we've all (for the most part) dealt with and looks at it in a whole new way. Terrific!
Published 29 days ago by Barbara Clifton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommend
My Sunday school class is studying the book and the DVD was a good assistant.I highly recommend it, as everything with Chan
Published 1 month ago by Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Francis Chan is a wonderful writer. He really gets you to thinking about how you perceive God and where your relationship is with Him. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Sander
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good resource.
I wanted to find more resources to go with my study of francis' book, and this fit the bill, good thoughts!
Published 4 months ago by anna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Have DVD for Crazy Love Small Group Guide
We are in the 4th week of our Small Group Series and this is a must have companion to the Crazy Love Interactive Workbook. Read more
Published 5 months ago by commercial kirk
5.0 out of 5 stars
great read
this order was received in good time and in great condition
i really enjoy francis chan's thoughts and challenges as a follower of jesus.
i really enjoy francis chan's thoughts and challenges as a follower of jesus.
Published 5 months ago by tmkcj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy Love
This is a great book for a study. It is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to discuss. I would recommend it to everyone!
Published 8 months ago by Donna C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great content but don't purchase!
I am a huge fan of this book and study guide. After doing it alone, I decided to start a women's group and experience it once again with a great group of Mature Christians I felt... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Pintar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Study!
I got the DVD to go with the book to do a study on my college campus, and it was a great success! I wouldn't use this study for people who are just starting out in their faith... Read more
Published 10 months ago by BrooksGirl526
