Chris Fabry Live
861 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 219 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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Voices of Wisdom: Janette Oke
February 12, 2024 21:04 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWe're missing something. We're not taking advantage of the wisdom and life experience of the generation ahead of us. So, we begin a series of conversations with believers who are a little further down the trail—who have walked with God through ups and downs and will share their wisdom. Our first guest—bestselling author Janette Oke. Don't miss our first Voices of Wisdom conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strengthening Marriages
February 09, 2024 23:14 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDid you know we're in the middle of National Marriage Week? We'll celebrate with author and speaker Arlene Pellicane. The theme for 2024 is, "Love Beyond Words." So, how has your spouse exhibited love to you recently that went beyond words? How do you know you have a healthy marriage? And how has technology impacted husbands and wives? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. National Marriage Week Care Net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Using the Arts in Missions
February 08, 2024 22:17 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week is missions conference at Moody Bible Institute, and you're going to hear from three guests who'll talk about everything from Bible translation to ethnomusicology, as well as the role of the arts in mission work in Africa, Russia, and beyond. How do they see God on the move around the world and how can we be part of His work? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How a Death Transforms Us
February 07, 2024 21:14 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhitney began a long season of anticipatory grief when her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. But Whitney was not ready to say goodbye. If you're experiencing the lonely season of suffering and loss, don't miss the truth Whitney discovered through this process. Death can teach us how to live. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How You Treat Others
February 06, 2024 21:06 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHow do you treat the people you disagree with? How do you treat the person who deserves, from your perspective, to be told a thing or two? Hear a story about a situation that frustrated Chris recently. It made him want to chew somebody out for the new decision. It happens on airplanes, on the subway, even in church. Talk about the way we treat others on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living the Gospel
February 05, 2024 21:12 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSomething special always happens on Chris Fabry Live when we have a visit with Dr. Winfred Neely. He is Vice President and Dean of Moody Theological Seminary—and he has a pastor's heart for issues you and I struggle with every day. He also sees the gospel infiltrating all parts of life. We'll talk about how the gospel speaks into events in our nation's past, as well as how it helps us forge ahead together. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
When You Didn't Give Up
February 02, 2024 21:07 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWas there a situation you were in when you felt like you wanted to give up—but you didn't? It could have been with a frustrating job, or maybe it was something you were trying to fix that you stuck with until it worked again. Listen to the voice of a mom who reached out recently to encourage other moms. "When you didn’t give up." Tell your story on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Life That Matters
February 01, 2024 21:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDo you have a growing dissatisfaction with how your life has turned out? You're doing good things, you're trying to live for God, but there's a hunger for something more. Author and speaker Ron Hutchcraft believes there's a good reason for this stirring inside. Learn how to make the greatest possible difference with the rest of your life when you listen to Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Writing and The Chosen
January 31, 2024 21:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJerry Jenkins is a New York Times best-selling author. You know him from Left Behind and many other books. Hear about the series he says is his final work. Plus, news about his son's critically acclaimed TV show on the life of Jesus. And if that's not enough, ask Jerry your questions about writing and publishing. Don't miss the conversation with Jerry Jenkins on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Being Real
January 30, 2024 21:11 - 46 minutes - 43 MBLet go of pretending. That's what Justin Davis will encourage us to do on Chris Fabry Live. Take off the mask so you can enjoy a freeing, authentic relationship with Jesus and others around you. If you are tired of trying to be somebody you're not, especially at church, there's a better way. God doesn't heal what we don't admit is broken. Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Gridiron God-Story
January 29, 2024 21:08 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJerry was a 17-year-old kid from rural Nebraska who dreamed of fame on the gridiron. But on November 18, 1983, Jerry's life changed forever. Hear what happened to Jerry on that date and then what's happened in the interim. His story will encourage you, challenge you, and might give you a little hope for your present and future. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting a Kick Out Of
January 26, 2024 21:23 - 46 minutes - 43 MBChris Fabry got a kick out of something someone said the other day. Now, if that's a foreign term, "getting a kick out of," don't miss Friday's Chris Fabry Live. To get a kick out of something means you get enjoyment, amusement, or excitement from someone or something. Has that happened to you? Fill in the blank, I got a kick out of [blank]. And don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Book That Energizes You
January 25, 2024 21:11 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHear our correspondent to all things literary, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset. And here's the question: other than the Bible, what book makes your heart leap for joy? You see the cover or spine of this book and it sparks a physical response because you love that story. It made a big difference in your life. Tell Rosie about that book on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Business of Ministry
January 24, 2024 21:05 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThere's a tension between business and ministry and no one knows that better than Pastor Jeff Simmons. He didn't expect the business and finance principles he studied in college to transfer to his church and nonprofit ministry. But they did. And you'll hear more about the business of ministry and how to maximize God's resources for kingdom impact on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Encouragement for Parents of Newly-Incarcerated Children
January 23, 2024 21:08 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHaving a wayward child who makes bad choices is a difficult for any parent. But how do you deal with the devastating news that your son or daughter is incarcerated? Hear a brief conversation Chris had with a mom whose two sons were in prison and what she learned through that crucible. Have some encouragement for another parent going through this? Talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Incomparable Jesus
January 22, 2024 21:23 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOne day Jesus turned to His disciples and asked a penetrating question. We're going to entertain that same question as we talk with author and speaker Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" You'll get a lot of different responses from the culture. But what's your answer? Don't miss the conversation about the incamparable Jesus on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a Small World
January 19, 2024 21:17 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt’s a small world. Do you believe that? If you have a story about our small world, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Maybe you traveled across the country and met someone who, come to find out, lived on your street where you grew up. What was the connection you made with someone you knew from years ago that made you think, it's a small world! Don't miss the stories on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is God Real?
January 18, 2024 21:06 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOne of the most asked questions on any search engine is, "Is God real?" Investigative journalist and former atheist Lee Strobel is on a quest to determine whether we can know an answer to that important question. And if God is real, why is there suffering? Why does He seem so hidden? Don't miss Lee Strobel on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abortion Recovery and Care
January 17, 2024 21:16 - 46 minutes - 43 MBShe made a decision she regrets. It was a life-changing mistake. But she doesn't live under condemnation for that decision. Director of Care Net's Abortion Recovery and Care program Jill Marquis shares words of hope and comfort. If your story includes abortion and you have lingering emotional struggles because of it, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joy and Peace in a World Gone Mad
January 16, 2024 21:13 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAuthor and broadcaster Brant Hansen returns to encourage us to live joyfully in a world full of anger and anxiety. Brant says life is hard, but God is good. And because of that truth we can look at the world in a childlike, humble, and optimistic way. How do you do that? Don't miss the humor and quirky biblical joy of Brant Hansen on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation
January 15, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBMonday, as we remember the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., you'll hear a conversation from four years ago about how to achieve racial reconciliation. Pastor and author Dhati Lewis says the way forward for the church today is found in a small book of the New Testament. Are you an "aggravator" or an "advocate" on the narrow path to racial reconciliation? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pipe
January 12, 2024 21:32 - 46 minutes - 43 MBChris Fabry has something on his desk he keeps to remember. It's a memento that reminds him of someone who has died. He can hold it in his hands. He can imagine the aroma of what wafted from this object. Do you have anything like that? Something you've kept because of the memories it stirs? Tell Chris about it. And don't miss the next Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
January 11, 2024 21:13 - 46 minutes - 43 MBShe used to believe certain things about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty. Author and speaker Rosaria Butterfield confronts what she now sees as five common lies often promoted in secular culture. Sadly, some of the lies have infiltrated the church. Don't miss the conversation coming up on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upon Waking
January 10, 2024 21:12 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat do you do when you awaken each day? Do you check your notifications? Look at the headlines? Jackie Hill Perry will encourage us to wake up and discover something bigger than the chaos around us. What if, in a simple devotional each day, you could glean principles from timeless wisdom to sharpen you for that day's challenges? Let's talk about it with Jackie Hill Perry on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Decluttering Checkup
January 09, 2024 21:05 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFor all who have clutter, don't miss Dana K. White. In October, Chris gave away Dana's book titled Organizing for the Rest of Us. He wants to know how it's going. Have you conquered clutter or is clutter clobbering you? Maybe you were able to make some strides but you need a little help. Talk with Dana on Chris Fabry Live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bible Q & A: January 2024
January 08, 2024 21:10 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThey're back! Those boys of the Bible, the men of the Moody Commentary, they put the "new" in hermeneutic, they put the "air" in January—the two Michaels! Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham are committed to giving you a good answer to your question about the Bible. Have a scriptural conundrum? A struggle with a problem passage? Won't be the same without you, so join us for the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's New?
January 05, 2024 21:16 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat's new? What's new with you? Have you received something new that has made your life easier? Did you purchase something new? Do you have a new outlook on life as you start 2024? Maybe you got a new Bible, a new job, or there's a newborn baby. What is new in your life and why are you excited about it? Don't miss the fun on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiritual Motivation for the New Year
January 04, 2024 21:13 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn the next Chris Fabry Live, you are going to hear some spiritual motivation for 2024. Don't miss a conversation with radio host and pastor Roy Patterson. In the past week you've heard topics such as Scripture memory, Bible journaling, embracing trust, resurrecting a dead prayer life, and dreaming big. What's on Roy's heart for the new year? Find out on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dreams and Coupons
January 03, 2024 21:36 - 46 minutes - 43 MBYears ago, Stephanie was encouraged to pray about using what she loved to do to help others. The problem was, she loved shopping with grocery coupons. Hear how God grew a dream for Stephanie Nelson, known as the Coupon Mom. If you feel stuck and unable to make progress toward your hopes and dreams, don't miss her story on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resurrecting a Dead Prayer Life in the New Year
January 02, 2024 21:14 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHow's your prayer life? If you say it's non-existent or you're really struggling, don't miss our first live broadcast of 2024 on Chris Fabry Live. Dr. Bill Thrasher wants to help you resurrect your dead prayer life. He believes you can transform your prayers into a spirit-empowered, life-giving adventure. He says prayer is a battle and you need divine help. Go from drudgery to intimacy with God. Get help and hope on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embracing Trust
January 01, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf you struggle with disappointment from your past, frustration with the present, or fear of the future, don't miss our New Year's Day edition of Chris Fabry Live. The author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Joanna Weaver, says that trusting God is an art. We have to let go in order to hold on to his forever faithfulness. But how do you do that? How do you embrace trust day by day? Hear it Monday on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of 2023: What I Absolutely Love
December 29, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBFour words from a listener sparked the idea for this Chris Fabry Live. In the middle of an email, Judy from Grand Rapids said these four words: What I Absolutely Love. For her, at work, she loves meeting and talking with people from all walks of life. What about you? What is it you absolutely love—at work, at home, in your leisure time? Hear a "Best of" broadcast on the next Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of 2023: Bible Journaling
December 28, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOur biblical encouragement series continues as we revisit a conversation with author and Bible teacher Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. She has an idea to invigorate your personal devotional life. You've heard of keeping a diary or a journal of your own life. What if you journaled your walk through the Scriptures each day? Don't miss the encouraging and motivating conversation on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of 2023: Memorizing Scripture
December 27, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWhen's the last time you memorized a verse of Scripture? Glenna Marshall wants to help you reclaim the art of Scripture memorization. With all of our apps and websites, it can feel unnecessary to memorize. All you have to do is a quick search online, right? But storing God's Word in your heart does something more than just give a catalog of verses. Let's talk about it on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of 2023: Growing Your Appetite for the Bible
December 26, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEver hear someone talk about how much they got out of their Bible study that morning—and you wonder, what's wrong with me? Author and speaker Kristen Wetherell has eight encouragements to grow your appetite for God's Word. If you're frustrated about your lack of desire to read the Bible, don't miss the conversation. Get help for your hungry soul on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Two Michaels Christmas
December 25, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBHere’s your invitation to join us on Chris Fabry Live for a Christmas Day celebration. Our guests are those boys of the Bible, they put the gel in angelic and the old in gold, the Two Michaels. What are the misconceptions we have about the birth of Jesus? Was He born in a stable, a cave, or some other dwelling? And what about the inn-keeper? Don't miss the biblical fun with the two Michaels, Christmas Day on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whisker Kisses
December 22, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBChris has a heartwarming story for you on Chris Fabry Live. It's about a little girl named Maddy whose only job is to not make her grandmother cry. Will she be successful this year? Hear that story, then it's your turn for a Christmas memory of someone special in your life. Let's see what a story stirs in your heart at the Radio Backyard Fence. Don't miss the memories on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiritual Change at Christmas
December 21, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBDo all of those Christmas pageants, Christmas cantatas, Christmas performances by churches, and special events yield any fruit? We asked that question of listeners a few years ago. Do people actually come to know God at this time of year? Don't miss the answers presented that will encourage you to keep telling the old, old story—Thursday on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joy of Every Longing Heart
December 20, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThere's something about her music. There's something about her voice. There's something good about the heart of Sara Groves—and you'll hear all of that come through on a "Best ofChris Fabry Live." Sara joined us four years ago with a new Christmas album—Joy of Every Longing Heart. Don't miss the music, the conversation, and the longing heart of Sara Groves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Christmas Ever
December 19, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThere are some great stories coming your way on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." You'll hear about the hardest Christmas ever—which was also the best Christmas ever. Listeners share stories about the lean Christmases when they had very little but love. Don't miss the conversation sure to stir memories in your own heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Knight Before Christmas
December 18, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWhat was the first Christmas present you remember giving as a child? Monday on Chris Fabry Live, you'll hear a true story called "The Knight Before Christmas." Then, listeners respond to the story and give their answers about who the present was for and what reaction they received. What happened inside you when you gave your first present? Don't miss the stories on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas with a Retired Pastor
December 15, 2023 21:12 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHe was only on Chris Fabry Live once, but his program has been one of the most-aired conversations ever. Friday, meet Mike, whose openness and honesty showed in dealing with his mother's Alzheimer's was so refreshing. Since then, he's become a retired pastor. There's just so much to talk about—don't miss the get-together with Mike Glenn on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Christmas Doesn't Feel Like Christmas
December 14, 2023 21:19 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe tinsel and glitter and lights and laughter are everywhere. Have yourself a merry little Christmas. But there are some who feel they're on the outside looking in. What do you do "when Christmas doesn't feel like Christmas?" How do you respond when there's celebration and joy around you and you're in a season of pain and loss? Ever been there? Are you there right now? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas Literature
December 13, 2023 21:15 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt's the return of our literary friend and frequent guest, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset. She's found some poems that try to capture what captivates us at Christmas. The wondrous truth of the Incarnation. The unimaginable fact that God became one of us, even a helpless infant. Don't miss the conversation and inspiration on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Gospel Transformation
December 12, 2023 21:20 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJustin was a rebellious teenager and he got in trouble with the law when he was 18. Instead of incarceration, the judge offered military service and that's what Justin chose. You're going to hear what happened in Justin Gambino's life—when he cried out to God for help and hope. Don't miss his story and his music on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas Conversation with Michael Card
December 11, 2023 21:24 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThat singer, songwriter, author, and traveling troubadour of the soul Michael Card is back. You know him from songs like "El Shaddai," "Love Crucified Arose," and many others about the life and ministry of Jesus. But Michael is stepping back from the music and the travel. Hear more about that and Christmas on the flower farm! Don't miss a conversation with Michael Card on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas with G. K. Chesterton
December 08, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBHe was a journalist, a prolific novelist, a philosopher and speaker. He influenced such writers as Dorothy Sayers, C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien. Ryan Whitaker Smith takes us into the world of G.K. Chesterton and his writings on Christmas. Chesterton says Christmas is the story from which all stories draw their fire. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Called to Cultivate
December 07, 2023 21:18 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWe've dealt with the topic of "work" many times on Chris Fabry Live. But this time, we'll deal specifically with women and work. Whether in the home or in a professional environment, women are cultivating a world of beauty, truth, and hope. But there are struggles, such as balancing work and life, standing up for yourself, and not letting your work define you. Women and work—don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Warms Your Heart
December 06, 2023 21:16 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat warms your heart today? Have you witnessed a beautiful sunrise or viewed Christmas lights glisten in the freshly fallen snow? Has God given someone a victory? Did a child's laughter brighten your day? What have you seen or experienced lately that brought cheer to your heart? Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cultivate Health in Ministry
December 05, 2023 21:22 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf you have spent time in ministry, you know it can take a toll on your soul. Pastor and author Cary Schmidt wants to reverse the dangerous drift toward depletion. If the ministry setting you're in has caused you to feel weighed down, or perhaps you don't feel qualified to what you've been called to do—or you question your calling—don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.