Chris Fabry Live
879 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours 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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What Do You Do for Fun?
April 26, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat do you do for fun? What do you do simply because you like to do it, not because you earn something from it or get a return on your investment of time? It’s just something that’s fun. You’ll hear Nicole’s story—she didn’t have an answer and it led to burnout in her life. What do you for fun? Share your experience on Chris Fabry Live.
What If It's Wonderful?
April 25, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesDo you struggle with fear? As you try to make a decision, do you find yourself caught in the thought, “But what if my hope leads to disappointment? What if everything falls apart?” On the next Chris Fabry Live, you’ll be challenged to ask a different question. “What if it’s wonderful?” How do you release your fear, choose joy, and find the courage to celebrate? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Art Through the Eyes of Faith
April 21, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesHow do you look at a work of art? When you visit an art museum, how do you see the beauty in what’s being expressed on the canvas? Pastor and author Russ Ramsey says we need to see art through the eyes of faith. We’ll talk about some of the world’s most celebrated artists and works, as well as the way they present the gospel. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Mission Possible
April 20, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWe have a guest and a question for you. The guest is two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first round NFL draft pick Tim Tebow. He believes the secret to a truly meaningful life is not achievement or more comfort and ease, but recognizing the clear, unique mission God has set before you. Don’t miss Tim, as well as Chris' question, on Chris Fabry Live.
Hope in the Face of Death
April 19, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIs it possible to face the darkest days of life with hope and purpose? Meet Colleen Chao. She never imagined hearing the words of her diagnosis. Cancer. Stage 4. Terminal. In the midst of the struggle and suffering, she also found joy. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Meme Morality
April 18, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesMonday on Chris Fabry Live, our correspondent to pop culture, Dr. John Koessler, will join us to talk about what he calls “meme morality.” Maybe you’ve experienced this online pressure to comment about an important issue and take a stand. Or you’ve seen a quote that puts a certain group in its place. Dr. Koessler says the danger is reductionism. What do you think about meme morality? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Blogpost: The Trouble with Meme Activism
Lingering at the Cross of Christ
April 15, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesTwelve years ago two rising hymn writers joined us on Chris Fabry Live to talk about the passion of Christ, His sacrifice and suffering, and His victory over death, hell, and the grave. Keith and Kristyn Getty shared their hearts about the power of the cross. Linger a little with us as we contemplate what Jesus accomplished at Calvary. Don't miss our Good Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live. Songs used: "The Power of the Cross" from In Christ Alone; "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" from In Christ ...
Gethsemane
April 14, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesOne word embodies struggle and anguish like no other. Gethsemane. We're going to the garden and we're going to ask some good questions. Why was Jesus in such agony that night? Why did the disciples fall asleep? Why did Jesus ask for the cup to be taken from Him? Dr. Ray Pritchard joins us for an important conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Living on Mission Resources
The Heart of the Cross
April 13, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s impossible to overestimate the importance of the cross. We’ll talk about that with the president of Wheaton College, Dr. Philip Ryken. More than 20 years ago he wrote a book with pastor James Montgomery Boice on the power of the Cross. Without the Cross, they said, there is no Christianity. What are we missing about the power of the Cross? Join us for Chris Fabry Live. Living on Mission Resources
Coming Back to God
April 12, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesTom had some hard things happen in his life. Maybe you have, too. He believed in God. Had a Bible on his nightstand. You’re going to hear Tom’s story that may sound like your own. If you have spent time away from God in a season of wandering, Tom has some good questions to ask yourself. Don’t miss the hope-filled conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Living on Mission Resources
How to Heal Our Racial Divide
April 11, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you’re weary of the racial divide in our society, don’t miss a conversation with pastor and author Derwin Gray. He longs to see hurts healed, wrongs corrected, and trust replace distrust. The good news is that 1st century believers knew a lot about racial reconciliation. Let’s learn from them on Chris Fabry Live. Living on Mission Resources
Roy Tosh's Shining Moment
April 08, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you watched the NCAA championship on Monday, you heard Roy. But you probably didn’t know it because—well, that’s part of the interesting story. Roy Tosh was a basketball sensation in the Hoosier State. Got a full ride scholarship. And then his life spiraled. Hear his story—and how he made it onto the championship game broadcast. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.
The Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption
April 07, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesBeing an adoptive parent has its challenges. When your family is multiracial, things get even more complicated. Brittany Salmon says cross-cultural parenting takes intentionality, listening, learning, repenting—and starting all over and doing it again. It’s hard work. But she also says, it’s worth the struggle. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
Being Seen and Loved
April 06, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThere’s power in telling our stories. There’s power in being honest about what God has brought us through. Meet Shawna. There was a time when she believed her life didn’t matter. She compared herself with others and felt invisible. And she began to believe the world would be better off without her. Something happened in her life that you’ll want to hear. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.
Trading Self-Help for God's Help
April 05, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThere are self-help books and videos for just about every problem. But if self-help isn’t working for you, join us for Chris Fabry Live. Pastor, author, and radio host Karl Clauson says many have become comfortable with bad habits. Maybe you’ve written off lifelong battles as unwinnable. Karl says stop the self-help and lean on God’s power. Hear more on Chris Fabry Live.
Fierce Mercy
April 04, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesOur guest will bring a challenge to you: dare to do what is hard, what is right, and what is good. And do all of it in love. You may know Abby Johnson from the film and book Unplanned. Abby thought “mercy” was ushering desperate women toward abortion. Now she sees God’s unrestrained, fierce mercy at work all around us. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Fiction Friday: Historical Novels
April 01, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s a historical Fiction Friday on the next Chris Fabry Live. Melanie Dobson will take us back to WWII and a daring plan to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis. Then, Bryan Litfin goes way back to AD 316. Christianity’s future still hangs in the balance. Will churches rise where pagan temples once stood? Don’t miss a Fiction Friday on the next Chris Fabry Live.
The Men We Need
March 31, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you believe the world needs real men, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Author and speaker Brant Hansen says there are conflicting ideas and messages about what a real man is and isn’t. He says men of all interests and backgrounds, whether avid outdoorsmen or indoorsmen, need to step up. Who are the men we need? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Translating Your Past
March 30, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYour family’s story is your prologue. So says author and speaker Michelle Van Loon. She’ll talk about translating your past. How do you find meaning in your ancestry, the genetic clues, and the generational trauma handed down? What could paying attention to the past tell us about ourselves today? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Unclutter Your Soul
March 29, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen you’re organizing your house, you buy storage bins and get rid of what you don’t use any longer. But what do you do with a cluttered soul? Author and blogger Trina McNeilly presents a practical, biblical approach to unclutter those internal thoughts and feelings. If you’re overwhelmed by fear and stress and anxiety, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
Emotional Sounds
March 28, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThe sound of it made him weep. Hear a story from a Marine and the sound that he said made him “weepy eyed” and overcome with emotion. Part of it was the aircraft that made the sound, the other part was the history it brought back. Is there a sound like that in your life? Perhaps something from the past that sneaks up on you and arrests you today? Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
Who's in Your Back Seat?
March 24, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWho’s in your back seat? Who’s the person God has put on your heart today? On Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear a story about a song, a ride-sharing driver, and his passenger. And it will give us the opportunity to talk about what God has done, what he is currently doing, and what he’s going to accomplish in the future. Don’t miss the stories and encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Don't Take the Bait to Escalate
March 23, 2022 12:03 - 60 Bytes“Conflict in inevitable. Being a jerk is optional.” Author and speaker Jay Payleitner has been doing a lot of thinking about what to do when you face conflict with someone. Today’s culture is to see a comment and fire back with venom. Jay says, don’t take the bait. You don’t have to escalate. In fact, you might be able to use the conflict for good. Find out how on Chris Fabry Live.
Young, Gifted, and Black
March 22, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat's it like to be young, gifted and black today? Sheila Wise Rowe will join us to give voice to stories of Black millennials and younger adults. She says the common narrative focuses solely on successes or struggle. The stories she presents are ones of both celebration and lament that point toward hope and healing. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Loss and Banana Nut Muffins
March 21, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesHow do you make sense of what feels senseless in your life? Danita Jenae had to make a tough decision about the banana nut muffins in the freezer. She could either keep them and let them get freezer burn, or she could pull them out and enjoy them. Hear about the loss she faced and why that was such a hard decision, Monday on Chris Fabry Live.
Learning to Live from a Heart of Rest
March 17, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThursday on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live," how to love from your “belovedness.” That’s the concept singer, songwriter and worship leader Christy Nockels says changes everything. She says that most of our lives are lived in the outer rings of life’s target, caught in the hustle and striving of the culture. But what if we lived in the bullseye, in the center of God’s love? Hear Christy Nockels on Chris Fabry Live.
I'm Praying for You
March 15, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesI’m praying for you. Have you ever said those words? And have you felt guilty because you didn’t know what or how to pray? Hear a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" broadcast with author and speaker Nancy Guthrie. She’ll give ways to pray the Bible for someone who’s suffering. Specific, biblical prayers from passages that will draw you closer to God and to the heart of your struggling friend. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Persistence in Asking
March 11, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesHave you ever had a situation where you were told, “No,” but you felt like you needed to ask again? Hear two stories of people who were told no, and they were persistent in asking someone else. Then we want to hear from you. Was there a time when you heard “No,” but didn’t give up? Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer & Resources
Ukraine Update
March 10, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWe’re going to get an update on the situation in Ukraine. Pastor Sergey, whose church is near Kyiv, has been tirelessly working to safely evacuate people. But there’s been tragedy in that effort. Across the border, another Sergey is trying to get food and supplies to those who are fleeing the war. We’ll talk with them both on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer & Resources
Strengthening Workplace Relationships
March 09, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesAre you having a conflict on the job? Is your coworker hard to get along with? Have a bad boss? Dr. Paul White says conflict in the workplace is inevitable. And when it comes, the stress can be overwhelming. Just driving up and parking makes your stomach swirl. Is that you? How do you make things right at work? Don’t miss some practical advice on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer & Resources
Celebrating Women
March 08, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesInternational Women’s Day is here—and we want you to nominate someone for recognition on that day. There’s someone who has been around more than 100 years that we have to talk with, then it’s your turn. Who is the woman from history or someone God has put in your life that you want to celebrate? Don’t miss the conversation on International Women’s Day on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer & Resources
We Go On
March 07, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat is the purpose of life? Is it all meaningless? Solomon pondered that question in the book of Ecclesiastes. Pastor John Onwuchekwa will encourage us to find that purpose in the middle of difficult circumstances. If you’re looking for peace, if you desire a deeper relationship with God, don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer Guide
Ukraine Connections
March 04, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat is your connection with Ukraine and what are you praying? Friday, you’ll have a chance to answer those questions. When you know someone in a far-away place, you look at the news differently and you pray differently. So why is Ukraine important to you and what are you specifically praying? Don’t miss the encouragement about Ukraine on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer Guide
Parenting Like God
March 03, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you’re a parent of young children, you want a step-by-step guide. You want quick tips, checklists that show you, in detail, how to raise a son or daughter. On Chris Fabry Live, you’re not going to get that. Our guest does not have all the answers to the millions of choices you’ll be faced with. But she does have one helpful rule. Parent your child like God parents you. Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. Ukraine Prayer Guide
The 6 Seasons of Calling
March 02, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat if you don’t have a calling from God? What if, instead, you have callings? On our next Chris Fabry Live, Brian Sanders will explore the six seasons of your life and the way God calls you to respond to Him. What if a calling is not a one-time experience where your divine purpose is revealed, but an ongoing process? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Rescued from Pornography Addiction
March 01, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen Dave told Kirsten the truth, it took her breath away. Their world fell apart when he finally confessed his pornography addiction. Hear one couple’s story of marital survival. How do you work through the betrayal and complex feelings? How do you find the courage to tell the truth? Don’t miss the conversation coming up on Chris Fabry Live.
The Loneliness Epidemic
February 28, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesAre you lonely? Do you know someone who is? Behavioral scientist and researcher Susan Mettes says loneliness in our world is at epidemic proportions. Why is that? What are the effects of loneliness? Her main concern is how to help churches minister to the lonely. It’s an important topic and we’ll talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
When You Figured Out a Way
February 25, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYou have an important task you need to complete. And then comes the unexpected complication. Don’t miss the story about a radio station, a piece of equipment, a whole lot of snow, and the men who figured out a way to get to the top of the mountain. Maybe you had a situation like that in your life. Talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
Praying for Ukraine
February 24, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWith the situation unfolding with the Russian invasion, we are going to present an hour of prayer for Ukraine. We hope you can join us for this timely broadcast on Chris Fabry Live.
Pilgrim Journey
February 23, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYou may know her from her work with the Gaithers and their Homecoming videos. Music runs in her family—she’s the sister of Michael Tait of the Newsboys and DC Talk. Hear the heart of singer and songwriter Lynda Randle. Her latest project is Pilgrim Journey—and it’s a reflection of her desire for the church to embrace racial reconciliation. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
How to Know Jesus
February 22, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYou’ve heard the adage: Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship. But what does that mean? On our next Chris Fabry Live, you'll hear award-winning author and retired faculty emeritus of pastoral studies at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. John Koessler. Jesus was made like us so that we might be changed by Him. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Plain Theology For Plain People
February 21, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesDo you know the name Charles Octavius Boothe? He was born into slavery in June of 1845. He became a pastor and author and in 1890 published a book that brought academic theology into everyday language. That book was Plain Theology for Plain People. You’ll hear about this forgotten masterpiece on Chris Fabry Live.
Unforgettable Prayers
February 18, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThe topic for our next Chris Fabry Live is “the prayer you’ll never forget.” Maybe it was at a low point in your life and someone prayed aloud for you in your presence. Maybe it was a prayer you prayed for someone else. Perhaps it was a bedtime prayer your mom or dad prayed over you. What’s the prayer you’ll never forget? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Worship in Troubled Times
February 17, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThe Radio Backyard Fence is going international! On the next Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear from a pastor in Ukraine about the tense military situation with Russia. How is that affecting his church and how can you pray? Then, you’ll hear about a innovative way to worship as a family by looking at the attributes of God. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Grace-Based Counseling
February 15, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYou have a struggle in your life and you decide to go to a pastor or counselor. But when you leave that office, you’re carrying guilt and shame. On the next Chris Fabry Live, Dr. Natalie Ford and Dr. Richard Fowler will talk about grace-based counseling. It’s a model that stays true to the truth of Scripture but is also filled with compassion and mercy. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Little Acts of Love
February 14, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesLove is the topic on a Valentine’s Day edition of Chris Fabry Live. What are the little ways you show love to someone else? It could be something you do for your spouse, if you’re married, or it might be for a friend, a family member or neighbor. You’ll hear an example from a couple who called a few years ago, then it’s your turn. Little Acts Of Love—don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.
Fiction Friday: Love and Romance
February 11, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s a February Fiction Friday broadcast on the next Chris Fabry Live. Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, you’ll hear from two guests who write in the Christian romance category. Bestselling author and winner of the 2018 Christy Award Book of the Year Becky Wade will join us. And New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers. Don’t miss a conversation about their stories on Chris Fabry Live.
What Your Parent Taught You
February 10, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesMom won Olympic gold for skiing 50 years ago. And when her son, Ryan, was little, she took him to the hill in Vermont and taught him to ski. Now Ryan holds a silver medal of his own. What did you teach your son or daughter when they were small? Or, what did a mom or dad teach you that is still part of your life today? Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Gaining God-Confidence
February 09, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesI’ve got confidence in God and I have confidence in you. So says our guest, Roy Patterson. He'll talk about God-confidence and how that can cause us to live confident lives. If God has led you this far, you were born for such a time as this and He’s going to lead you further. Do you need more confidence for your struggles? Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Founder's Week 2022
Enough is Enough, Part 2
February 08, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesDr. David Clarke joined us on Monday's Chris Fabry Live to talk about the important issue of abuse in marriage. The church hasn't done well with this topic for a number of reasons. Dr. Clarke says when the abuse starts, don't wait and hope for things to get better. Get to safety and go there now. Enough is Enough -- hear Part 2 of our conversation on Tuesday's Chris Fabry Live.