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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The Practice of Paying Attention
July 10, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWe live in a busy and distracted world. Every news site, podcast, and social media platform want one thing: your attention. Author Paul Angone wants to help you make the choice to participate in your day. He says this kind of living will help you build healthier relationships because you’re paying attention. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Word That Stopped You
July 07, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBChris Fabry found a new word the other day. He encountered it in a book by D.L. Moody. He’d never seen the word before. Friday, tell him about the word that stopped you. You saw it and you underlined it or circled it because you had to find out what it meant. What was the word? What does it mean? Verbivores unite! Don’t miss an hour of discovery of new words on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Traits of a Healthy Family
July 06, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat are the traits of a healthy family? Bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman, will share the pathway to a vibrant home life. Gary says, "What happens to your family will affect the nation, even the world, for better or for worse. We rise or fall together." If you have family struggles, don’t give up. Listen to Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resilience
July 05, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBResilience. We’ve been hearing stories about the power of resilience on Chris Fabry Live. We began the week with a son who was abused by his father and a former Prisoner of War in Vietnam who learned resilience after years of captivity. Wednesday, Miriam Neff talks about a recent reunion and the power of resilience she saw on display. Join us with your resilience story on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 04, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn a special Independence Day broadcast of Chris Fabry Live, hear from former Prisoner of War Colonel Lee Ellis. He has love stories to tell of friends who were held for years in the Hanoi Hilton. In the face of brutal treatment, their lives were shaped by sacrifice, struggle, and resilience. How do those qualities help in your relationships today? Find out July 4th on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tank Man's Son
July 03, 2023 12:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBMark Bouman was known as the Tank Man’s son. His father was an abusive Neo-Nazi. Mark barely survived the ordeal of childhood. Hear a "Best of" broadcast with Mark as he details the story of his journey to the heart of his Heavenly Father. Can God use the struggle of life for your good and His glory? Don’t miss the next Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Interesting Thing About Me
June 30, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSean is from Alvin, Texas, between Houston and Galveston. He wrote recently and ended with this: “An interesting thing about me is I have a motorcycle but I don’t ride.” Tell me something interesting about you. Maybe about where you’re from or the thing that happened as a child that changed your life. Share an interesting thing about you on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering Mike Kellogg
June 29, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBPeople wanted to be like Mike because Mike wanted to be like Jesus. Thursday on Chris Fabry Live you’ll hear about the life and legacy of Moody Radio’s Mike Kellogg, who passed away Sunday. You’ll hear from people who knew him and benefited from his voice, his heart, and his love for God’s Word. Don’t miss this special tribute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer Blended Families
June 28, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOur correspondent to the blended family, Ron Deal, is back on Chris Fabry Live. We’ll talk about your "Blended Summer." How do you handle the shared custody struggles when children switch households and spend a few weeks with the other parent? How do you help a child dealing with the death of a parent AND a new family? Ask your question on the next Chris Fabry Live. Mentioned by Ron on the air: Smart Stepfamilies - 6-week Summer Sleepover Touch A Life Kids While We're Waiting ministry S...
Love Boxes
June 27, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMaddie’s life was going so well. She was working full-time at a job she loved. She was moving up in the company. And then she found out she was pregnant and she had a hard decision to make. You’ll hear what happened when Maddie received a “Love Box.” It was from a pro-life organization called Embrace Grace. What difference did that gift make? You’ll find out on Chris Fabry Live. Christian Post article See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Having a Grace-Based Marriage
June 26, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf you are married, would you say your relationship is performance-based or grace-based? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads will talk about what a grace-based marriage is and how to get there. If you’re disillusioned and disappointed with your spouse, this concept might be a game changer for you. Don’t miss the marital encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Men's Ministry 101
June 22, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat could happen in your church if men went from attenders to disciple makers? Steve Sonderman, the founder of No Regrets Men’s Ministry, wants you to imagine a man you know who exchanges a crumbling marriage for one that thrives. Imagine that lonely, isolated man beginning a life-transforming relationship with his Creator. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to Be a Joy-Filled Person
June 21, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIs joy the icing on the cake of life—or could it be fuel on which it runs? Are joyful people just born that way? Or is there more to joy than we’ve been told? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey want to let us in on a secret. There are habits that will fill your life with greater joy and satisfaction. What are they? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bible Q & A: June 2023
June 20, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBGet your Bible questions ready because they are back! Those boys of Bible, they put the chat in eschatology, the Two Michaels return to talk about our favorite subject, God’s Word. If you’ve read something in the last few days that has you scratching your head, if your small group has a disagreement about a verse, don’t miss your opportunity to talk with the Two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Juneteenth / Howard Hendricks
June 19, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMonday is Juneteenth—we’re going to talk about that historical marker with freelance writer and journalist Maina Mwaura. Then we’ll discuss his latest project. In interviews through the years, one name kept coming up again and again. It intrigued Maina so much that he wrote a book about the rich legacy of this evangelical leader. Find out who it is and hear more about the power of a mentor on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Father's Smile
June 16, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDid you ever experience a smile from your father? Friday on Chris Fabry Live, our lines are open for you on this topic that will celebrate dads. There is power in a look on your face, positive or negative. I have a friend who wrote about the smile he gave his son one day and what it did in the heart of his child. Your father’s smile. Don’t miss the conversation on the next Chris Fabry Live. The Power of a Father's Smile-Ron Hutchcraft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
12 Habits for Men
June 15, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFor decades he has been writing about and for the heart of men to help awaken them. Thursday on Chris Fabry Live, author, speaker and the “Man in the Mirror” himself, Patrick Morley returns. What holds men back from being who God intended them to be? Patrick has identified 12 habits to strengthen a man’s walk with Christ. Don’t miss the encouragement on Thursday’s Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Fuller's Journey
June 14, 2023 12:03 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHave you heard Ben Fuller's music? You will on Labor Day. In fact, you'll hear the story behind his music. Ben's life was spiraling because of drugs and alcohol and he decided to pursue a country music career. Someone invited him to church…and his life and music changed. Don't miss the hopeful conversation with Ben Fuller, Monday on a Best of Chris Fabry Live. Care Net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hope in Addiction
June 13, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt touches the upper crust of society. It plagues those who are homeless. And everywhere in between. Addiction. It’s a worldwide epidemic. Tuesday on Chris Fabry Live, a guest who believes in the power of the gospel for the addicted. Andy Partington believes there is real hope for freedom. Hope for wholeness. Hope for eternity. Don’t miss the encouragement on Tuesday’s Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women and Work
June 12, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMonday on Chris Fabry we’re going to talk about women and work. Courtney Moore has written specifically about a theology of work as it relates to women. Whether inside or outside the home, women have struggled with issues of “calling” and whether to pursue secular or sacred avenues. How do you join God’s mission through your work? Don’t miss a practical conversation Monday on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bully Guilt and Shame
June 09, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHow do you overcome the guilt and shame of your teenage years? On the next Chris Fabry Live, we’re going back to our conversation from Tuesday where callers revealed the guilt and shame they carry from being bullied, bullying others, or not intervening to help someone being bullied. Do you still carry the inner scars of some event from twenty or thirty years ago? Don’t miss Friday’s Chris Fabry Live. The Caritas Center website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rosie's Summer Reading
June 08, 2023 12:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBShe is one of YOUR favorites! Thursday on Chris Fabry Live, Dr. Rosalie deRosset returns with summer reading encouragement. One thing she discusses is the value of reading in a new area of interest. If you gravitate toward history, why not try fiction this summer? What does the process of reading do to your brain and your soul? Get inspired, Thursday on Chris Fabry Live. Rosie's Children's Reading List (2023).doc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Encountering God Through Your Travels: A Response
June 07, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBA month ago on Chris Fabry Live, we talked about encountering God during our travels. One couple responded to that program and said they are living what we were talking about because they’re going to Uganda. Wednesday on Chris Fabry Live, hear Mark and Jill Savage share more of how their story of a struggling marriage is being used by God. Don’t miss it, on the next Chris Fabry Live. Jill's Podcast: To Uganda with Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Middle School Identity
June 06, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBRemember when Forrest Gump got on the bus and all the kids said, “Seat’s taken.” Tuesday on Chris Fabry Live, author and professor Dr. Heather Holleman (HALL uh muhn) has taken all the feelings of 7th Grade—all the changes of class schedules and locker combinations and wondering whether you’ll fit in—and she’s written a novel titled, This Seat’s Saved. Do you have a child headed for Middle School? Don’t miss Tuesday’s Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Peace and Security in an Uncertain World
June 05, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBYou know her from her work with orphans in Africa. Katie Davis Majors will give us a flyover of her story of forgoing college and moving to Uganda. Now, married with a large family, she’s keenly aware of the anxiety about the what-ifs of life. If you’re overwhelmed with your circumstances, don’t miss the honest conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Numbers You Remember
June 02, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt is the quintessential Friday question for Chris Fabry Live. What is the number you remember? It could be a street address, a locker combination, but perhaps the most frequently remembered thing is a phone number. A listener said he remembers his girlfriend’s number, dialing the rotary phone 40 years ago, but he can’t recall what he had for breakfast today. Tell me the number you remember and why it stuck with you on our next Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Understanding the Lord's Prayer
June 01, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBYou may know this prayer by heart. It’s the most famous one in the Bible. But do we really understand what we call "The Lord’s Prayer?" Author and speaker Becky Harling takes us through the rich words of Jesus as He spoke with His Father. Do you have father wounds that cause you to struggle with God’s love? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding the Lord's Prayer
May 31, 2023 12:03 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBYou may know this prayer by heart. It’s the most famous one in the Bible. But do we really understand what we call "The Lord’s Prayer?" Author and speaker Becky Harling takes us through the rich words of Jesus as He spoke with His Father. Do you have father wounds that cause you to struggle with God’s love? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wrongfully Accused
May 30, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBYou won’t believe what happened to author and speaker R. York Moore. You have to hear of the indignity! The injustice! York and his daughter checked in to a hotel not long ago, and in the middle of the night a knock came at the door. Groggy, he answered it. And what happened next…you will be angered! Or will you? Don’t miss the story and conversation on Tuesday’s Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saving Aziz
May 29, 2023 12:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn a Memorial Day edition of Chris Fabry Live, former Force Recon Marine and author Chad Robichaux describes the harrowing rescue attempt of an Afghan interpreter named “Aziz.” In 2021, when the U.S. was pulling out of Afghanistan, thousands were left vulnerable to the Taliban. Hear the inspiring story about the lives saved on Monday's Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Westerns?
May 26, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDon’t miss a rip-roarin’ conversation on Chris Fabry Live. A friend of Chris’s posted this: “Does it make me sound immature that I still love watching old westerns on television on a Saturday morning?” What do you think? In the last few years, Chris says he has gravitated to Westerns. Why do you think they’re more appealing to him now? Talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Refuse...
May 24, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MB"I refuse to scurry and worry my life away. I refuse to live in fear." Chris has come to a place where he needs to make things clear to himself, so he’s written statements that begin with, "I refuse to…" How would you complete that sentence? I refuse to….? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be Productive with Purpose
May 23, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJohn Brandon is going to change your life in 7 minutes. John says you can manage your schedule, overcome distraction, and get results if you use the 7-Minute Productivity Solution. What about taming the email monster? What about changing social media habits? Don’t miss the practical help for your schedule on the Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Language of the Soul
May 22, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHe calls it the language of the soul…a way to articulate our deepest longings. Monday on Chris Fabry Live, Jeff Crosby talks about the longing for home, for an undivided self, for forgiveness, friendship, spiritual transformation, and more. He challenges us to listen to our lives more closely in this season. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering Timothy Keller
May 19, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWith the death of pastor, author and theologian, Dr. Tim Keller, we are changing today’s conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Collin Hansen has written about the impact Dr. Keller has made on the church and today’s culture. Hear his perspective on this man’s life and contribution to believers around the world. Article: I Met My Hero, Tim Keller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thriving in Your 20s
May 18, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBA new college graduate wrote Chris Fabry and said, “I’m 23 with no student debt and no romantic relationships in sight. I'd love to hear what advice people would have given themselves when they were in my shoes.” Thursday on Chris Fabry Live, give your advice to that new graduate. Then, author Jared Wilson gives some keys to thriving in your 20s. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship
May 17, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat do you do with your hands in worship? How about your arms? If you feel self-conscious or struggle with a physical response when you worship, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Author and professor of theology and culture David Taylor has studied the role of our physical bodies in worship. Are we missing an important aspect of praising God? Join us for Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hole You Hid
May 16, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn their childhood exuberance, while their parents were out, two boys made a hole in the wall. On our next Chris Fabry Live, the hole you hid is the topic. Is there a mistake you made, a proverbial hole in the wall that you covered over, hoping no one would find it? What happened? Did you ever tell anyone? Is the hole still there? Tell your story on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bible Q & A: May 2023
May 15, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBGet ready for a conversation of biblical proportions! It’s the return of those boys of the Bible, the men of the Moody Commentary, they put the "chat" in eschatology, the "van" in evangelical. That’s right—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham are back to talk about the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, no verses are off-limits. Ask your question and don’t miss the biblical fun on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nominate Your Mom
May 12, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWe’re taking your Mother’s Day nominations on Chris Fabry Live. You get to choose the category when you call to recognize your mom’s contribution to the world. Would your mom win in the most humorous category? Most athletic? Best mom to a prodigal son? Best advice giver? Whether your mom is still with us or not, choose the category and tell us about her on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chasing Failure
May 11, 2023 12:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIt's a "Best of" broadcast that will encourage you. Do you have a dream? Is there something you would love to accomplish, but you’re scared to try because you’re afraid you might fail? Author and filmmaker Ryan Leak tried to reach a lofty goal and failed. But falling short actually set him up for success. Could the same thing happen in your life? Don’t miss Ryan’s story on Chris Fabry Live. Heart for Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tell Me the Dream Again
May 10, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat does it mean to be biracial in America today? Meet Tasha Jun. As a Korean American, she wandered between seemingly opposing worlds, struggling to find a voice to speak and a firm place to land. She’s said she’s always felt unfit as a Korean but somehow too Korean everywhere else. Hear her story on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Encountering God Through Your Travels
May 09, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBShe’s our correspondent to the unwanted changes of life. Author and speaker Miriam Neff returns to talk about encountering God in her travels. Away from the routines of life, God got Miriam’s attention in ways she could never have imagined. Has that happened to you in any of your travels? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Burden and Gift of Living
May 08, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBGet to know someone really well and you’ll discover, almost without fail, that it is often a struggle for them to get out of bed in the morning. Is that true for you? Don’t miss a conversation with professor and author Alan Noble. He has written a compelling book about the “burden” and “gift” of living. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating 15 Years
May 05, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe Radio Backyard Fence turns 15 years old on Friday and you are invited to the party. Consider this your invitation to join us on Chris Fabry Live for a celebration of conversations past. We’ll relive some milestone calls and guests—from Elsie Young to a man who had a course change because of a phone call to the program. There’s a rumor about Chris' toxic life coach stopping by, too. Don’t miss the fun on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Day of Prayer 2023
May 04, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn the National Day of Prayer, hear from four guests who are keenly interested in revival and renewal in our land. They are connected with those who are going through deep waters of hurt and pain. And they have concern and compassion for the critical issues we’re facing in urban areas. Join the prayer gathering Thursday on Chris Fabry Live. Collegiate Day of Prayer 40 Day Prayer Guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wingfeather Saga
May 03, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHe’s an award-winning singer and songwriter. You know his song, "Is He Worthy?" But we're going to talk with author Andrew Peterson. His Wingfeather Saga is a series of books for children (and adults) that has now been adapted as an animated series. We’ll talk about the power of words and music to penetrate hearts. Don’t miss Andrew Peterson on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before You Meet Your Future Husband
May 02, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAre you a young single woman? Do you know one? Invite them to the conversation for Chris Fabry Live. The powerful writing duo of Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer will join us to talk about what to do to prepare for marriage. Movies and romance novels often give unrealistic expectations of what true love looks like. What do you before you meet your future husband? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Struggles of Military Spouses
May 01, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf you want to know what a military wife goes through, look at the Book of Ruth. Author, social worker, and champion for military families Jessica Manfre joins us Monday. You may remember her effort a few years ago that gained national attention. We’ll talk about that and some of the struggles of military spouses. Don’t miss it on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embracing the Hymns Again
April 28, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt’s the return of Chris’s audio compadre, that purveyor of hymnody and sacred music, Greg Wheatley. Chris believes there is a return to the time-tested tunes and lyrics of the past. He believes the church is again embracing hymns along with the newer worship songs. What does Greg think? If you enjoyed him on the program Sound of Majesty, don’t miss Greg Wheatley, Friday on Chris Fabry Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.