Chris Fabry Live
880 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsChris 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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Feeling Inferior Because of Your Background
December 07, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you came from a disadvantaged background, it’s easy to internalize the feeling of inferiority. That’s on display in a bestselling book and a new film. We’re going to talk about how to begin to change the thought process of the possibilities of your life. Is it possible you might be selling yourself short on what God can do in and through you? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
A Strange Change
December 04, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThere’s nothing that says Christmas like the warm feeling you get when you hear a good story. And that’s what we’re going to do on Chris Fabry Live. You’ll hear a story about a man, his granddaughter, her questions, and the strange change he experienced. Maybe you’ll have a reaction to the story or a strange change of your own. Don’t miss the conversation at the Radio Backyard Fence on Chris Fabry Live. "A Strange Change" Article
Moving into Your Next Season
December 03, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHe’s the president of Moody Bible Institute, an author, and host of Bold Steps. And you’ll hear Dr. Mark Jobe on Chris Fabry Live. The topic: how to move into your next season. We’ve been through a lot of loss and struggle in the past year. And many people feel stuck, like you’re waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Don’t miss the encouragement on moving past fear and into God’s call on your life.
The Life and Preaching of Charles Spurgeon
December 02, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHe only lived 57 years. He taught and spoke in England in the 1800s. So why are we still talking about a man named Spurgeon? You’ll find out as we welcome Dr. Thomas Breimaier. He’s written what has been called the most important scholarly study of Charles Spurgeon to date. Why did he have such an impact and what can we learn from his life? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
Christmas Gifts for the Elderly
December 01, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? On our first program in December, we’re going to deal with a practical question about aging gift recipients. A listener writes, “My wife’s parents are in their mid-80s and my mom is almost 99. What do you get them for Christmas?” Do you hear the angst and love in that question? Let’s help him out on Chris Fabry Live.
The Nazarene
November 30, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThat traveling troubadour of biblical imagination, Michael Card, returns for a visit on Chris Fabry Live. Our topic is the Nazarene. Michael says the life of Jesus is a song that still resonates through the ages. His deeds and words speak with beauty and mystery, both comforting and confounding us. Don’t miss the conversation with Michael Card on Chris Fabry Live.
A Conversation with George Verwer
November 27, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesNeed a little zeal for your life? Join us as we reair a conversation with a man we call Hurricane George. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute 60 years ago and his world-wide evangelistic travels have brought him home again. Founder of Operation Mobilization George Verwer is 82 and you'll catch some of his excitement about what God is up to in our world. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Forgotten Acknowledgments
November 26, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIs there someone you need to acknowledge? On a Thanksgiving Day "Best of" broadcast of Chris Fabry Live, we’ll look at the acknowledgment page of your life. As you view at the sweep of your personal history, is there someone you should have thanked but for some reason you didn’t? Sometimes you have to get years down the road to realize that person’s impact. Who do you need to acknowledge? Don’t miss the encouragement, Thanksgiving Day on Chris Fabry Live.
Thanksgiving Bible Q & A
November 25, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesOn the day before Thanksgiving, don’t social distance from those boys of the Bible! We welcome the Two Michaels, the men of the Moody Bible Commentary, they put the "chat" in eschatology, they put the "more" in anthropomorphism, Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham return. What does it mean to truly be thankful? Don’t miss this fast-moving, fun filled hour of biblical confabulation on Chris Fabry Live.
The Ride You Gave
November 24, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThe ride you gave. Our topic comes from a friend who took his 98-year-old mother on a drive. They visited her childhood home. They went by her high school. Who did you take for a drive and what did you learn on the trip? Family member, friend, or stranger—where did you take them and what was their response? Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
Reimagining the Holidays
November 23, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat will Christmas 2020 be like? Author and our correspondent to unwanted change Miriam Neff will help us reimagine the holiday season. She says 4 in 10 families have lost jobs or have had their income severely affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Can we come up with ideas to help meet the needs of those around us this year? Find out more on Chris Fabry Live.
Live Not by Lies
November 19, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThose who lived under totalitarian rule have a unique perspective on what’s happening today in America. Author and commentator Rod Dreher has been hearing the alarms from these observers for years. They are telling him we have entered an era of soft totalitarianism the church needs to understand. Don’t miss a challenging conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
The Value of Work
November 18, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesAt Creation, God put Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it. Join guest host Collin Lambert for a conversation about the value of work. No matter your current state of employment, there is value in what you do. Whether you are working currently, differently, or not working, where do you see that value in the challenges you’re facing? Have you redirected your desire for work into something else? Be part of the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Good Work by Dave Hataj Love Your Wor...
My Tech-Wise Life
November 17, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesTechnology is a tool that has allowed us to continue life online during a pandemic. But greater screen time can bring other issues, especially in young people. Guest host Collin Lambert talks with father and daughter Andy and Amy Crouch. How can we make wise choices in a world of devices and help our kids embrace the fullness of life? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
J. I. Packer: His Life and Thought
November 16, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWe lost an influential evangelical theologian and thinker this year. We’ll talk about the life and legacy of Dr. J. I. Packer. Bestselling author and friend Alister McGrath will give his perspective on the amazing story of Dr. Packer’s life as well as the influence of books, such as the classic Knowing God. Don’t miss the encouragement for your soul on Chris Fabry Live.
Grandparenting Screen Kids
November 13, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you are a grandparent, you won't want to miss the encouragement and challenge on Chris Fabry Live. If you lament the effect of technology on the younger generation, Arlene Pellicane says you can bridge the gap to the hearts of your grandkids. Maybe you feel so overwhelmed you've given up. Arlene says you have a great opportunity to help guide them in ways computers can't. Grandparenting Screen Kids is our topic on Chris Fabry Live.
Motherhood Myths
November 12, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesRules and myths of motherhood. That's what we'll talk about on Chris Fabry Live. Maggie Combs says if you're a stressed-out mom, you may believe in a standard you were never meant to live up to. She'll give us the Gospel Truth. Then, Becky Baudouin joins us to talk about the ridiculous things we say to moms that may do more harm than good. Don't miss the "mom encouragement" on Chris Fabry Live. Register to watch tonight's Christy Awards
Victory in the Midst of Battle
November 11, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIn celebration of Veteran’s Day, we’ll hear from a Force Recon Marine who served eight deployments to Afghanistan, Chad Robichaux. His life spiraled out of control because of his PTSD. Now, his ministry comes alongside veterans and those on active duty to give help and hope from the ultimate source of healing. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Addiction Recovery
November 10, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHave you overcome addiction in your life? We’re focusing on addiction recovery for you or someone you love. How did you get the strength to admit you had a problem? How did you walk with your addicted loved one? In other words, what did love look like as you helped them overcome? Don’t miss the hope in the middle of the struggle on Chris Fabry Live. Hope in the Age of Addiction
Hope in the Age of Addiction
November 09, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesAlcohol. Illegal or prescription drugs. Pornography. Gambling. It’s estimated that 25% of the population in the US is addicted to something. Author and counselor Chip Dodd gives help and hope to the addicted and those who love them. How can you find freedom from addiction and restore your relationships? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
Radio: On Location
November 06, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesA hundred years ago, on top of a warehouse in Pittsburgh, Leo Harvey Rosenberg spoke into a microphone and reported the returns of the Harding/Cox election. But radio has changed in 100 years. It’s everywhere now. So let's celebrate the reach of radio on Chris Fabry Live. What do you do while you listen? Pull back the curtain on your life and give a live report—as we gather at the Radio Backyard Fence.
The Mister Rogers Effect
November 05, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWe’re divided. Politics and social issues make us enemies. What if we had an infusion of kindness and understanding? Fred Rogers listened well, validated feelings, expressed gratitude, showed empathy—and more. What can we learn from his example? Join the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Political Lessons from Antiquity
November 04, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThroughout Church history there have been times of intense upheaval socially and politically. Dr. Bryan Litfin has studied the church and how it has grown in some seemingly terrible periods. One pivotal era happened when the Roman Empire was being conquered by the sign of the cross. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
God's Sovereignty and the Election
November 03, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat does the sovereignty of God mean for the 2020 election? More importantly, how does God’s sovereignty change the individual who votes? On Election Day, we’re going to look at the truth that God is in control of world events. At the same time, you and I have an opportunity to vote and be part of the political process. How does that work? Join us for the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Loving Beyond the Ballot Box
November 02, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesJoin us for an intensely spiritual topic relating to the election. After the election on Tuesday, how will you relate to the person you know and love who you also know will cancel your vote? How will you relate to your neighbor, your spouse, someone at church who votes for the other guy? Think about that and join us at the Radio Backyard Fence.
What I Wouldn't Give
October 30, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat I wouldn’t give. That’s our topic on Chris Fabry Live. Someone said this to me the other day and there was such longing in their words. Some yearn for simpler times, a less complicated world. Or we long to spend an hour sitting on a bench with someone who’s gone ahead. How would you finish that phrase, “What I wouldn’t give…” Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October 29, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesOctober is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. So this Chris Fabry Live will be devoted to how your life has been enriched by someone who happens to have an extra chromosome. Tell the story of how your life is different because of their impact on you. You’ll meet a mom whose family has been changed by an international adoption of a child with Down Syndrome. Don’t miss the celebration on Chris Fabry Live. Audio: Whole in the Sight of God
Securely Attached
October 28, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you’re an adoptive or foster parent, or if you’re thinking about adoption or fostering, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Kristin and Mike Berry are the parents of eight adopted children. They have a desire to help if you’re overwhelmed and frustrated, particularly with children who have experienced trauma. Get the help you need to better care for the children you love. Hear their story on Chris Fabry Live.
Praying for the Persecuted Church
October 27, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesSunday is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. You’re going to meet a man who was jailed for illegal evangelism. In fact, Bob Fu and his wife sought religious asylum in the United States. They now live here, but the persecution hasn’t stopped. Hear about their current situation and the way God is using believers in persecuted lands around the world. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Giving Thanks as a Spiritual Discipline
October 26, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHow prone are you to gratitude? Take the quiz and find out if you're more apt to be grateful or a grumbler. Is thanksgiving an essential spiritual rhythm for you or something you observe once a year? Are you more often content or discontent? Paul says be anxious for nothing and thankful in everything. If that's a challenge for you, don't miss Pastor Dustin Crowe on Chris Fabry Live.
Unoffendable
October 23, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHe’s a radio guy. He’s a storyteller. A self-proclaimed misfit, and author. We’ll talk with Brant Hansen. Brant has worked with WAY-FM and Air1, and part of his life story includes Asperger Syndrome. You’ll hear about his unique view of life, the church, and how to deal with anger in a political season by becoming “unoffendable.” Hear Brant Hansen on Chris Fabry Live.
Hope for the Prodigal
October 21, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesA lot of young people who have grown up in the church are leaving the church. They’re slipping away to a culture that says God’s not real, the Bible’s not true and sin’s no big deal. Jim and Bill will join us to talk about hope for your prodigal. They believe God loves to bring the wandering and rebellious back to himself. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Open the Bible in 30 Days
October 20, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s a trip you’ll never regret. However, many people stop in their journey through the Bible because it’s so difficult to understand. Author and pastor Colin Smith believes many give up their study of God’s Word because they don’t know where to start and they don’t know the big picture. What could 30 days of reading the Bible do for your heart and life? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.
Envy
October 19, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen you see someone excel, when you see a person at work do well and achieve, is there part of you that thinks, “Why didn’t that happen to me?” Dr. John Koessler has thought a lot about the seven deadly sins, and envy is certainly one that can trap anyone. Are you dealing with envy in your life? Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
The Two Michaels
October 16, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThe boys of the Bible, the men of the Moody Commentary, they put the “van” in evangelical--Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham are back to take your Bible questions. From Genesis to Revelation, nothing is excluded. Got a question about the Widow of Nain? Balaam’s donkey? Angels? Demons? How tall was Goliath? Don’t be afraid to call and ask the Two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live!
What Returned to You
October 15, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThe thing that was returned to you. That’s our topic on Chris Fabry Live. Last week Chris' daughter returned something he gave her about ten years ago. And it made him wonder if anything like this has ever happened to you—a family member or friend returns an item. What happens inside when you see what you have given returned? Share your story on Chris Fabry Live.
Redeeming Love
October 14, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesShe wrote romance fiction. Books with a little plot and a lot of…questionable material. Then God grabbed her heart and changed the direction of her life and her stories. After nearly 30 years in print, Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers has become a powerful gospel message to a new generation. Talk with Francine, hear about the film adaptation, and more on Chris Fabry Live.
How to Bless Your Pastor
October 13, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesBrian Kluth is on a mission to encourage your pastor and he wants to enlist you in the cause. He has ideas about tangible ways you can express gratitude to the pastor in your life. Then, what do pastors really want and need from those in the pews? Ask your pastor that question and join us for an encouraging edition of Chris Fabry Live. Bless Your Pastor website
I Am Restored
October 12, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHe lost his religion but found his faith. So says Grammy Award winning rapper Lecrae. Hear more about his life, his struggles and what he calls his restoration. A few years ago he said he was “loosening ties” with white evangelicalism. That statement made a lot of Christians scratch their heads. You’ll find out what he meant on Chris Fabry Live.
The Weekly Ice Cream Outing
October 09, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesOn Chris Fabry Live, we make space for stories…little snapshots of grace we encounter. Many times those stories we share touch some deeper place of the heart. We want to hear your reaction to an email about an event that happened decades ago. It’s about a single mom, kids in a car, a homeless man, and ice cream. Let’s see what will happen with that simple story with you and Chris Fabry Live.
Did I Make a Mistake?
October 08, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesHave you made a mistake? Do you feel like you made a mistake in some big choice in your life? If so, don’t miss the program. Author and speaker Dr. Ray Pritchard will talk about that difficult topic. Say you made a career choice and things didn’t go the way you planned. Did you miss God’s will and is He punishing you? Don’t miss the honest conversation on Chris Fabry Live. "Did I Make a Mistake?" article
Praying for Law Enforcement
October 07, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesSome encouragement is coming for police officers on Chris Fabry Live. There are those who serve and protect all around us who need encouragement. They go to work every day and put their lives on the line. Family members say goodbye and wonder what might happen, what their loved one may face that day. So let’s encourage law enforcement officers together on Chris Fabry Live.
Good News
October 06, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesNeed some encouragement? Need a little hope for our weary world? Then don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. There’s a lot of negative news these days, no doubt. But there are also positive stories that we don’t hear. Chris wants you to gain perspective from a bucket of baseballs, the gift of a pastor, and an unlikely friendship. Then it’s your turn to encourage! Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
Have Peace in Current Times
October 05, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIf all of the events of 2020 have you overwhelmed, weighed down, anxious, and worried, don’t miss the honest conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Pastor, author, and professor at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Winfred Neely, has a perspective on the struggle we’re going through in the church and the culture. Realign your hope and find God’s peace in any situation.
I Was There When...
October 02, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesDon’t miss a fun, faith-filled Friday “game day” when we present a best-of conversation on Chris Fabry Live. We’ll take you back to a game we called, "I was there when…." Listeners filled in the blank with some significant event in their lives. It might spark a memory for you that you’ll want to share with family and friends. Be encouraged by the stories and the memories. I was there when…it’s coming up on Chris Fabry Live.
God and the Single Mom
October 01, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you’re a single mom, you may feel lonely, abandoned, overwhelmed, and ill-equipped to face day-to-day life. Hear a "Best of" conversation with author Michelle Senters. She says you are not alone on your journey. If you’ve ever asked, “God, where are you in this?”—don’t miss the encouraging conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Dads and Daughters
September 30, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesFathers and daughters are front and center on Chris Fabry Live. We’ll hear a "Best of" conversation with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. She’s known as the Dad Whisperer. She’s had decades of experience counseling young women and coaching fathers about how to have a conversation that builds a stronger bond. Her questions are designed to create a heart-to-heart connection. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot
September 29, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesShe was a young missionary in Ecuador when news came of her husband’s death. He and four others had been violently killed. So Elisabeth took her daughter, a snakebite kit, and her Bible and moved in with the people who had killed her husband. Ellen Vaughn joins us to talk about Becoming Elisabeth Elliot. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
The Power of Praying Scripture
September 28, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesNeed a little encouragement for your prayer life? We’re going to talk about the power of praying God’s Word. Is there a Scripture you pray for others or for yourself? Prayer is one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life for many believers. Maybe there’s something you do that would help someone else who’s struggling. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Bottle That
September 25, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWe need to bottle that! Ever hear that phrase? We’re going to bottle something good you’ve seen, heard, or experienced in the past few weeks. Something encouraging that happened to you or that came on your radar at the right time. One example happened in a grocery store when someone cut in line. You have to hear that story—plus the Fabulous Fabry Friday Sigh! Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.