Fear Makes Noise, Faith Makes Room
Podcast: Jentezen Franklin at Free Chapel
Episode: Fear Makes Noise, Faith Makes Room | Jentezen Franklin
Date: October 19, 2025
Host/Speaker: Jentezen Franklin
Episode Overview
In this message, Pastor Jentezen Franklin explores the contrasting effects of fear and faith, using the biblical story from Mark 5 where Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead. Franklin emphasizes how fear explodes situations with noise and commotion, while faith creates space for the miraculous by quieting chaos and focusing on Jesus. The episode delivers practical encouragement to replace panic with praise and make spiritual “room” for God to work, aimed at listeners facing crises, uncertainty, or worry.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Story of Jairus' Daughter (Mark 5)
- [00:33] Franklin reads from Mark 5:22-43, recounting Jairus’ plea to Jesus to heal his dying daughter. Amid Jesus' journey, he’s interrupted by another miracle, and news arrives that Jairus’ daughter has died.
- Jesus’ response: “Do not be afraid, only believe” (Mark 5:36).
- Describes the cultural practice of hiring professional mourners, creating an atmosphere filled with loud lamentation and chaos.
Notable Quote:
“Notice that fear makes noise, but faith makes room. Jesus cleared out the room from all the noise.”
— Jentezen Franklin [03:55]
2. The Contrast: Fear’s Noise vs. Faith’s Room
- [04:30] The “ado” or commotion described by Jesus is explained as “self-trouble.”
- Franklin references Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, inspired by Jesus’ words.
- Personal Application: Franklin recounts his own experience with worry during a building program in 2009, admitting to a tendency to make “a big ado about nothing.”
Notable Quote:
“You are addicted to a do’s… Every little thing that comes at you, you make a big ado about nothing. Why do you keep making such a big ado about nothing? I'm with you. I am your God.”
— Jentezen Franklin [06:15]
3. Moving the Atmosphere from Panic to Faith
- [09:30] Jesus ‘puts out’ the mourners and doubt to create a space for the miracle.
- The principle that you can’t have faith and panic cohabiting the same “room.”
- “Some of you have come in with a casket, but you’re going to leave with confidence.”
Notable Quote:
“Sometimes you have to put doubt out of the room and fear out of the room and panic. Jesus walked into the panic room… and he said, ‘Doubt, get out. We're going to change the atmosphere.’”
— Jentezen Franklin [11:20]
4. Faith is Praising, Not Panicking
- [15:00] Franklin urges listeners to consider what would happen if we praised as much as we panicked.
- Encourages the discipline of worship over worry and the need to suppress self-troubling.
- Faith acts first, not fear.
Actionable Insight:
- “Act in faith first, not panic first.”
5. The Science of Worry and the Call to Praise
- [16:45] Cites scientific research on the 5-HTTLPR “worry gene,” showing some are naturally more prone to worry.
- Affirms: God does not want us to live in fear, regardless of natural tendencies.
- Uses the example of the song “Hallelujah” by Jelly Roll to illustrate the importance of finding praise amid struggle.
Notable Quote:
“Find your hallelujah and make room for a miracle.”
— Jentezen Franklin [18:30]
6. The Need for Normalcy After Crisis
- [22:55] When Jesus raises the girl, he tells them to “give her something to eat”—a return to normalcy is part of healing.
- Even after major trials, God desires to restore us to “normal, wonderful days.”
Notable Quote:
“You’re going to know you’re healed when it’s just wonderful, normal days again. And that thing is not there always haunting you.”
— Jentezen Franklin [25:55]
7. Facing and Fighting Fear, Not Denying It
- [27:10] Fear is recognized as a human emotion. “Fear not" does not mean you never feel it, but to “face it and fight it.”
- Don’t let fear cause you to procrastinate or avoid reality—live fully, and address concerns rather than dwell in anxiety.
Notable Quote:
“Fear will cause you to become a procrastinator. Just put it off... Some of you're wasting your whole life making much ado about what could happen.”
— Jentezen Franklin [29:45]
8. Practical Encouragement and Final Applications
- [31:20] Calls listeners to visualize their source of worry and respond: “Much ado about nothing. Jesus is everything.”
- Urges standing in faith, not panicking, and believing for miracles, restoration, and peace in all situations.
- Reminds listeners of their preciousness to God (Isaiah 43).
Notable Quotes:
“Sometimes you need to hear Jesus say to you personally, ‘You are precious in my sight.’”
— Jentezen Franklin [31:45]“This is the day the Lord has made. Let’s worry about tomorrow tomorrow… Oh, shut up and live… enjoy your day.”
— Jentezen Franklin [28:45]
Notable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)
- [06:15] “Why are you blowing up the situation and forgetting that I'm with you?” — Franklin questions our tendency to panic even when aware of God’s presence.
- [11:20] “Doubt, get out. We're going to change the atmosphere.” — Jesus’ model for cultivating faith-filled spaces.
- [18:30] “Find your hallelujah… Don’t see them in a casket. Find your hallelujah and make room for a miracle.”
- [25:55] “You’re going to know you’re healed when it’s just wonderful normal days again.”
- [27:50] “When it says fear not, it does not mean you are immune to the emotion of fear... It means face it and fight it.”
- [31:45] “You are precious in my sight. I have loved you.”
- [32:40] “Much ado about nothing. Jesus is everything… He is king over all.”
Practical Steps & Challenges
- Put out the noise-makers: Remove sources of panic or negativity to make space for faith.
- Substitute praise for panic: Practice worship and gratitude whenever anxiety rises.
- Face, don’t flee, your fears: Take necessary actions rather than procrastinating out of worry.
- Claim your value: Meditate on your preciousness to God, regardless of your circumstances.
- Welcome normalcy: Don’t just look for dramatic changes; rejoice when healing shows up as simple, peaceful days.
Conclusion
Jentezen Franklin closes by inviting those particularly touched by the message to respond, either privately or by coming forward in church. His call is to allow God to replace noise and worry with faith and expectation, trusting that Jesus, “who is everything,” is present and working for the good of those who believe.
The episode affirms: even at your lowest, Jesus wants to enter your panic room, dismiss fear, and create room for healing, peace, and miracles.
Main takeaway: “Much ado about nothing. Jesus is everything.” — Jentezen Franklin [32:40]