Chris Fabry Live

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What's Chris Fabry Live about?

Chris Fabry Live is designed to build up the spiritual immune system of the Christian men and woman. As you walk through the journey of faith called the Christian life, you meet new people, learn new things, laugh, cry and, most importantly, grow in your understanding of God.

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Chris Fabry Live episodes:

04.25.2024
Bible Q & A: April 2024
They’re back! It's time for our visit with those boys of the Bible, the men of the Moody Commentary. They put the chat in eschatology. The Two Michaels return to talk about the Bible—from Genesis to Revelation. What question would...
04.24.2024
Knowing Whose You Are
Jackie has a fascinating life story and you'll hear it on Chris Fabry Live. As an infant, Jackie was abandoned by her mother. A missionary nurse miraculously found her in a dump—and rescued her. From that difficult beginning, Jackie now...
04.23.2024
Loving Adopted Children Well
If you have adopted children or are thinking about adopting, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Dr. Laurel Shaler, who has co-authored a new resource with Dr. Gary Chapman, will talk about the unique challenges of loving your adopted children. Bonding...
04.22.2024
Ashamed
How do you deal with shame in your life? If you have experienced debilitating shame, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Author and speaker Scarlet Hiltibidal will take us to several people in the pages of Scripture. How did Isaiah, Peter,...
04.19.2024
Your New Calling
Is God doing something in your life? Something new? You'll hear what God is doing in Jack's life. He sees it as a "new calling" or a change of direction. Hear his story, and then it's your turn to talk...
04.18.2024
Pray for Ray
It's pray for Ray day. A friend has been going through a hard season. He is about 100 days shy of completing his cancer treatment. And we're going to talk about the presence of God, the goodness of God in...
04.17.2024
You're Only Human
Here's some encouragement for living from our guest on the next Chris Fabry Live. God didn't create you to do it all. He doesn't need you to meet all the needs, know all the answers, or to be superhuman. So...
04.16.2024
Beyond Ethnic Loneliness
Do you know what it's like to face ethnic and racial loneliness? Prasanta does. An Indian American immigrant who grew up in the South, Prasanta will unpack the exhausting effects of cultural isolation and marginalization. She believes our places of...
04.15.2024
Living with Hope
He was born into the Dinka Bor tribe in war-torn South Sudan. You'll meet Michael Panther, a man who lost the movement in his legs when he was a child. What God has done in his seemingly hopeless situation will...
04.12.2024
Women in the Word
What are the benefits of having a women's home Bible study? How do you start one? You'll hear from two guests who believe in the power of studying the Bible together. Then, it's your turn. What happened in your life...
04.11.2024
Parenting Teens with Hope
Are you raising teenagers? Do you need a little help and a little hope? Maybe you're trying to prepare for the unique changes and challenges of adolescence. Or you might be right in the thick of the cultural and technological...
04.10.2024
Picture Passion
Is there something you're looking for from your childhood? A memento that you lost and want to find again? Chris Fabry needs your help because he's been looking for a picture, a framed art print that hung on the wall...
04.09.2024
Now and Not Yet
Do you feel trapped where you are because you aren't where you want to be? Ruth Chou Simons says many of us are comparing our lives with others who are blooming. But you don't need to bloom in order to...
04.08.2024
Peace over Perfection
If you feel like you're never good enough for God—if you struggle with guilt and perfectionism, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Faith Chang says many Christians strive to please God but are plagued with anxiety about making mistakes. We want...
04.05.2024
Your Eclipse Plans
There is a celestial event coming in a few days. Have you heard about it? The eclipse! There are reports that people around the country are traveling to see this sight. And hotel rooms are more expensive in these areas....
04.04.2024
The Grief Garden
We're going to a garden on Chris Fabry Live. It's a garden of grief. A few months ago, Ron and Nan Deal talked about the concept of the grief garden. They had been through the death of their son Connor...
04.03.2024
Experiencing God's Faithfulness Through Changes
Has God ever called you to do something that felt terrifying? Author and Bible teacher Rachel Scott loves to help people navigate their God-given callings. But taking the leap into the unknown can bring fear and uncertainty. You hesitate to...
04.02.2024
Powerful Mealtime Connections
When's the last time you gathered around the dinner table with those you love without distraction? Remember your last meaningful mealtime conversation? Pastor Ryan Rush will talk about the importance of these moments for relationships, quality of life, and going...
04.01.2024
What Made You Look Up?
Chris is going to ask a simple question about your weekend. What did you see that warmed your heart, brought a tear to your eye or gave a little hope in a hard season? Hear what made Chris look up,...
03.29.2024
The Deep Theology of Redemption Poetry
The eternal, redemptive plan of God came to fruition 2,000 years ago. On a special Good Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live, author and emeritus professor of English at Wheaton College Dr. Leland Ryken will give us a literary guided...
03.28.2024
Contemplating the Garden of Gethsemane
Thursday on Chris Fabry Live, we’re going to the garden. All you need to sum up the anticipatory grief of Jesus is encapsulated in the word, “Gethsemane.” Nancy Guthrie and Heather Holdsworth will join Chris as they visit this difficult...
03.27.2024
The Bible and Holy Week
He’s written about men’s issues, men’s struggles, finishing well, and leaving a legacy. On Chris Fabry Live, as we continue the celebration of the passion of Jesus, Robert Wolgemuth encourages men to read the Bible. He also talks about how...
03.27.2024
Holy Week
That traveling troubadour of the soul, Michael Card, returns to talk about Passion Week, the last few days of the earthly ministry of Jesus. The Messiah poured out His life and expressed "hesed" to us. Michael defines that word as,...
03.25.2024
The Retirement of Dan Craig
A man who has worked behind the scenes at Moody Radio for many years is retiring. His name is Dan Craig. Chris and Dan are going to rehearse some of the twists and turns, the circuitous route God has had...
03.22.2024
Change, Anger, and Resolution
Have you ever gone through a change that you didn't like and didn't ask for? A loss that's hard to deal with at work or in life in general? Hear a story from a radio colleague who wrote Chris and...
03.21.2024
The 2 Michaels In-Studio
It’s a no-holds-barred, no-verses-verboten conversation with those boys of boys of the Bible, those men of the Moody Commentary, (they put the chat in eschatology), the Two Michaels, Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham. In a rare-recorded-in-studio version of...
03.20.2024
The Gift of Limitations
What if your limitations—the things you feel are holding you back from being all you can be—what if those limits are a gift from God? Author and homeschooling mom of seven Sara Hagerty details the struggles she's had with the...
03.19.2024
Praying the Psalms
Does God listen when you talk with Him? Does He care about what you're feeling? Author and speaker Leslie Leyland Fields believes you can experience transformation when you pray the Psalms. How do you dialog with God no matter your...
03.18.2024
Being a Godly Woman
What are the dumbest things people tell women concerning how to be godly? That's a question author and speaker Elyse Fitzpatrick asked on social media—and the response was immediate and overwhelming. And she believes the weariness many women experience is...
03.15.2024
Just Like That
It’s one of the most real and raw conversations we had in the last year. A famous singer won a Grammy for a song she wrote. In part of the lyrics, she talks about grace finding her. What were the...
03.14.2024
Suffering and the Formation of Hope
In the middle of suffering, is it possible to live with hope instead of despair? Author and psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson shares how God can transform our lives from the inside out. He believes many are so focused on avoiding...
03.13.2024
Ben Fuller's Journey
On a best-of Chris Fabry Live, the music and heart of Ben Fuller. The story behind his music is filled with struggle, addiction, and grace. Ben’s life was spiraling because of drugs and alcohol and he decided to pursue a...
03.12.2024
Dealing Hope
Can God help you overcome a broken past? Bryan grew up in Houston and became a gang member and drug dealer. His life was out of control. But there were some men in Louisiana who saw something in him. They...
03.11.2024
From Broken Boy to Mended Man
Hiding inside every man is a little boy. For some this kid is healthy and strong. For others he’s insecure. Afraid. And Angry. Coming up on Chris Fabry Live, author and speaker Patrick Morley addresses what he calls, “the fraternal...
03.08.2024
Forks in the Road
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. Which road did you take? A listener recently wrote, "I am at a fork in the road regarding staying in my current job or turning in my notice." What was your fork in...
03.07.2024
The Sacredness of Secular Work
If you're not a pastor, a missionary, a full-time Christian worker—does your work matter? Jordan Raynor says most believers have a concept that says secular work is second rate to God. But after research and looking closely at Scripture, he...
03.06.2024
Dealing with Gray Divorce
On the next Chris Fabry Live you'll hear a discussion of the topic of "gray divorce." A guest on the program received this message: 'My 66-year-old mom just told me she and my dad are divorcing. I'm in shock. They've...
03.05.2024
How to Memorize Scripture
When's the last time you memorized a verse or a passage from the Bible? If you have given up on that—because you can't even remember names—don't miss Glenna Marshall. She has motivation, encouragement, and practical tips on how to hide...
03.04.2024
Inconvenient Parenting
Just as Melissa was about to release her magnum opus into the world, the unthinkable happened. She and her family experienced a huge loss. You'll hear about that loss and how it informs what she's written about in the book...
03.01.2024
Valuing Others
When did someone value you enough to give you time, attention, words? You'll hear the story of a man who called a radio program 30 years ago and the impact that conversation had on him. Then, it's your turn to...
02.29.2024
Raising Kids with Biblical Character
Want to change the culture? Dr. Kathy Koch says you can do that if you'll raise children to embrace biblical character. We will talk about the problem of prioritizing behavior modification over instilling character. Why is that so important and...
02.28.2024
Dearly Beloved
We are living in a world that is increasingly isolated, fractured, and lonely. And the church can feel the same. Author and pastor Vermon Pierre says when you are dearly loved by God, you can love Him and others from...
02.27.2024
Ethics at the Edges of Life
Are you struggling with making a beginning of life or end of life medical decision? Bioethicist and Senior Fellow at The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity Dr. John Kilner will join us. He'll help us think through what he...
02.26.2024
A Radically Transformed Marriage
Tim and Kathy had a rocky marriage, full of struggle, conflict, even infidelity. Something happened to Tim and Kathy that transformed their marriage and their lives. If you're going through a difficult marriage, if there are dark secrets you've kept...
02.23.2024
A Friday Conversation
Don't miss Friday's Chris Fabry Live! You will hear a conversation that will encourage you and get to know other listeners better. Chris might toss out a question that leads you to some good place of the heart. He could...
02.22.2024
The Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune
If you’ve ever been rejected, you won’t want to miss Chris Fabry Live. In a best-of broadcast, two guests will discuss the life, ministry, and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune. She was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, an educator,...
02.21.2024
Overcoming Father Wounds
If you’ve been hurt by your father, don’t miss this episode of Chris Fabry Live. Did he neglect you, reject you or abandon you? Maybe he was just indifferent. Kia Stephens joins us on a best-of broadcast to tell her...
02.20.2024
The Kindness of God
You see an awful lot of incivility and conflict in today's world. Road rage, rancor in politics, even in the church. Pastor and author Nate Pickowicz believes what we need most is an infusion of God's kindness and compassion. If...
02.19.2024
Moral Vision
As we celebrate Presidents Day, we’ll take a look at some people from history with author and journalist, Dr. Marvin Olasky. What were the struggles of leaders of the past and how did they overcome them? You’ll hear about Washington,...
02.16.2024
The Ninety and Nine
You wandered away. And the Good Shepherd went looking for you. Who did God use to rescue you from the direction you were headed? How did He bring you back into the fold? There's a famous song with a great...

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Chris Fabry Live episodes:

Bible Q & A: April 2024

Knowing Whose You Are

Loving Adopted Children Well

Ashamed

Your New Calling

Pray for Ray

You're Only Human

Beyond Ethnic Loneliness

Living with Hope

Women in the Word

Parenting Teens with Hope

Picture Passion

Now and Not Yet

Peace over Perfection

Your Eclipse Plans

The Grief Garden

Experiencing God's Faithfulness Through Changes

Powerful Mealtime Connections

What Made You Look Up?

The Deep Theology of Redemption Poetry

Contemplating the Garden of Gethsemane

The Bible and Holy Week

Holy Week

The Retirement of Dan Craig

Change, Anger, and Resolution

The 2 Michaels In-Studio

The Gift of Limitations

Praying the Psalms

Being a Godly Woman

Just Like That

Suffering and the Formation of Hope

Ben Fuller's Journey

Dealing Hope

From Broken Boy to Mended Man

Forks in the Road

The Sacredness of Secular Work

Dealing with Gray Divorce

How to Memorize Scripture

Inconvenient Parenting

Valuing Others

Raising Kids with Biblical Character

Dearly Beloved

Ethics at the Edges of Life

A Radically Transformed Marriage

A Friday Conversation

The Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune

Overcoming Father Wounds

The Kindness of God

Moral Vision

The Ninety and Nine