Chris Fabry Live
879 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 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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Enough is Enough, Part 1
February 07, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen the abuse starts, that's when enough is enough. We have an important topic that isn't addressed enough in the church. Abuse in marriage. What do you do? Dr. David Clarke says the number one rule is to get to safety and go there now. But what happens afterward? If there's abuse in your marriage, don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Opportunity Leadership
February 03, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you believe the best way to get things done for God is to plan, plan, plan, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. University President and author Dr. Roger Parrott believes in moving from a plan-your-life mindset to "opportunity leadership." It's a counterintuitive concept that might help make sense of your life’s choices. Hear more on Chris Fabry Live. Founder's Week 2022
Praying for the Suffering
February 02, 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? On our next Chris Fabry Live, author and speaker Nancy Guthrie will 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. Founder's Week 2022
The Hope of John 3:16
February 01, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThey are numbers of hope. Numbers that lead to life. New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado will help us unpack the numbers 3:16. This verse in the Gospel of John is just 26 words long, but it’s been called the Bible in a nutshell. What’s so special about John 3:16? Don’t miss Max Lucado on Chris Fabry Live. Founder's Week 2022
With a Little Help From My Friends
January 31, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWe’re going to talk about getting by with a little help from a friend. Keith Getty joined us a few months ago and told a story about some friends who helped form his life in a time of crisis. Today, you can give tribute to the friend who helped you. How do you become a friend like that? How do you find one? Don’t miss the friendly encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Mental Health in the New Year
January 28, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIn the new year you may have resolved to lose weight, get organized, set financial goals, or read the Bible all the way through. Did you make a resolution about improving your mental health in 2022? From the Becoming Well podcast, Dr. Deb Gorton and Dr. Mary Hendrickson will give some practical, biblical help for your mental health and well-being. Don’t miss the next Chris Fabry Live. Founder's Week 2022
Hope After Pregnancy Loss
January 27, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesPregnancy can be one of the most joyful, expectant times of a woman’s life. But for the mother who has experienced pregnancy loss, a subsequent pregnancy can bring conflicting emotions. Jenny Albers has walked this difficult trail. How can you cling to faith in the face of deep fears? Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Your Good Body
January 26, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen you pass the mirror and see yourself, do you love the skin you’re in or are you critical? How are you doing with accepting your body as you are? On Chris Fabry Live, hear a fresh approach to moving, fueling, and loving what Jennifer Wagner calls your good body. She went through overwhelming negative feelings about her imperfections. Don’t miss the helpful conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Spiritual Warfare Prayers
January 25, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYou are deeply burdened for a son or daughter, maybe a grandson or granddaughter. And you wonder if perhaps there’s a spiritual struggle going on in their lives. Next time on Chris Fabry Live, Dr. Marcus Warner and Judy Dunagan will join us. They’ll talk about spiritual warfare prayers. There’s a battle for the hearts and souls of our children and grandchildren. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Spiritual Warfare Conference, Jan 28-29
Keeping Your Wife Your Best Friend
January 24, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesSome help and hope for married men is coming up on Chris Fabry Live. Dr. Clarence Shuler wants to help you turn conflict with your wife into a win for both of you. If you’ve struggled with pornography, that can be a barrier to intimacy with your spouse. How do you keep your wife your best friend? Don’t miss the conversation coming up on Chris Fabry Live.
Men and Abortion
January 21, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you’re a man and you are living under the weight of guilt about an abortion in the past, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. David Williams will be speaking at the March For Life—his life was greatly affected by an abortion he persuaded his girlfriend to have. He’s found freedom from that guilt. Then, we want to hear from you about men and abortion. That’s coming up on Chris Fabry Live.
The 7 Resolutions
January 20, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThere are self-help books and videos for just about every problem you have. How are those working out for you? If self-help isn’t getting you anywhere, maybe it’s time for God’s power. So says author and radio host, Karl Clauson. If you’ve become comfortable with bad habits, if you’ve written off lifelong battles as unwinnable, hear about the 7 resolutions on Chris Fabry Live.
Navigating In-Law Relationships
January 19, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesHow do you make room for her? That's the question Barbara and Stacy will answer on Chris Fabry Live. If you're a bride-to-be about to gain a mother-in-law or a mom with conflict from your daughter-in-law, you'll want to hear their candid advice in navigating the in-law relationship. What are some of the struggles women face and how do you overcome them? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.
Lessons Learned from 40 Years of Ministry
January 18, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen you’ve done something for 40 years, you learn a lot through trial and error! And you pick up truths from others that you pass along. That’s happened to the Vice President of Moody Radio, Doug Hastings. Doug will share his top ten from four decades of faithful service. When you hear his list, you might want to add a lesson of your own. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Moody Alumni Article
Joy and Suffering
January 17, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesHe is a living legend—and you’ll hear him on Chris Fabry Live. Civil Rights and reconciliation pioneer Dr. John Perkins has lived through a lot of loss and suffering. But he’s allowed God access to transform that pain and heartache into a joyful, God-honoring life. Don’t miss the valuable lessons he’s learned—hear Dr. John Perkins on Martin Luther King Junior Day on Chris Fabry Live.
Bible Q & A: A New Year
January 14, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesThey’re back! Those boys of the Bible, the men of the Moody Commentary, they put the “quit” in ubiquity, the two Michaels! Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham are committed to leading us to a deeper level of understanding about God’s Word. Have a question? A scriptural conundrum? It won’t be the same without you, so join us for the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live. Prayer Works Resources
He Delivered Me
January 12, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesLike many today, Justin was burdened for his brother, Drew. Drew had run far from God and was hopelessly addicted. Hear how hard Justin and his family prayed for Drew. And Justin prayed another prayer—and wrote a song that he believed his brother would one day sing himself. Hear that song and the story behind it on Chris Fabry Live. Prayer Works Resources
Theology and the Art of Songwriting
January 11, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesShe has written well-known, widely sung worship songs that you may readily recognize. But do you know the name Brooke Ligertwood? Meet this Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer/worship leader. She believes in the marriage of theology and art. What’s that process look like? Hear more about Brooke’s music on Chris Fabry Live.
A Study of Ephesians
January 10, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s a great prayer for a new year—and we’ll talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. Dr. Ray Pritchard is teaching a series on Ephesians and we’re going to look at nine verses in Chapter 1 of that book. This prayer is about knowing God better and understanding that He has placed the church at the center of His plan for the future. Don’t miss the biblical encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Free Ephesians Bible Study, Jan 11-Feb 10 Prayer Works Resources
Overcoming Alcohol Addiction
January 07, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYour answer to the question on Chris Fabry Live may help change someone’s life. How did you take the first step toward ending your alcohol addiction? Was it just agreeing that you had a problem? Did you have to hit bottom? You’ll hear Sherry’s story, Chris will read Sharon's experience from Twenty-Three: Reflections Inspired by Psalm 23, then it’s your turn to give hope from your own experience. Overcoming alcohol addiction—Friday on Chris Fabry Live. Twenty-Three: Reflections Inspired by Ps...
Organizing Your Home
January 05, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesYou want to keep your kitchen counter clean, but you can’t bear to toss the toaster. If you feel like clutter is your middle name, we’re going to get practical on Chris Fabry Live. Dana K. White is a decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob. If you want to get organized without color-coding your sock drawer, don’t miss the sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home.
Looking Forward to 2022
January 04, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat are you looking forward to in '22? What’s ahead in this year that excites you? Anne Shirley, in the novel Anne of Green Gables, said, “Looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them.” I like that thought. The trick is our expectations, of course. So what are you looking forward to in 2022? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
We Will Not Be Silenced
January 03, 2022 12:03 - 60 BytesDon’t miss the first program of 2022 on Monday’s Chris Fabry Live. Are you frustrated as you watch America turn further from Christian values and the core principles of liberty? Dr. Erwin Lutzer will give a challenge to not be silent about biblical truth. How do you live out your convictions in a growing tide of hostility? And how do you do all of that with grace and compassion? Don’t miss Dr. Erwin Lutzer on Chris Fabry Live.
Best of 2021: How God Transforms Your Life
December 31, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHe’s lived the highs and lows of life. From being a Major League baseball all-star to doing prison time. Untold wealth to drug addiction. Even cancer. On a "Best of 2021" program, Darryl Strawberry talks about the transforming power of God’s love that changed him. He believes the same can happen to you, that your season can be turned around. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Best of 2021: A Theology of Making
December 30, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHe’s an award-winning author and artist, founder of the Fujimura Institute, and on a "Best of 2021" Chris Fabry Live, Makoto Fujimura talks about art and faith. He looks at spiritual questions through the prism of art. And he believes that in making something we begin to understand the depth of God’s being and grace. Art and Faith—don’t miss the next Chris Fabry Live.
Best of 2021: Get Out of Your Head
December 29, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat are the toxic thoughts that plague you? "I’m worthless. I’m helpless. I’m unlovable." If you struggle with those whispers, don’t miss a "Best of 2021" Chris Fabry Live. Jennie Allen says the average person has 30,000 thoughts a day and 70% of them are negative. What if one thing could transform the way you think? Stop that spiral of toxicity. Hear some help and hope from Jennie Allen on Chris Fabry Live.
Best of 2021: Trusting a Holy God
December 28, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHear a "Best of 2021" conversation with poet, artist, and bestselling author Jackie Hill Perry. She’s been thinking a lot lately about the holiness of God and how it can help us trust Him more. She says our struggle with trusting Him fully can be traced to a misunderstanding of His holiness. Find out more about “Holier Than Thou” on Chris Fabry Live.
Best of 2021: From Football to Farming
December 27, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesFind out how to trade your plans for a life that matters. Jason Brown was the highest-paid center in the NFL. He made millions every year and lived in luxury. But a few years ago he traded in his cleats and the multi-million dollar contract to buy a farm. They thought he was crazy. Hear how bad and how good things got on a "Best of 2021" broadcast of Chris Fabry Live.
Toys Remembered
December 24, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWe’re in full Christmas memory mode on our Christmas Eve edition of Chris Fabry Live. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you recall a favorite toy from childhood? Maybe it was a gift you received that sparks a warm memory. Or you might have given a toy to someone and it’s their reaction you recall. And why do you think it was that specific toy that sparked your memory? Hear this Christmas Eve "Best of" broadcast on the next Chris Fabry Live.
When Christmas Clicked
December 23, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen Christmas Clicked—that’s the topic on our next edition of Chris Fabry Live. For some, the truth of the Incarnation came in a worship service, or alone reading the Scriptures. For one guest, it was a cartoon from the 1960s. When did you really understand what happened in Bethlehem 2000 years ago? When did Christmas “click” for you? Don’t miss a "Best of” conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
The Gospel in Dickens
December 22, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThe Gospel in Dickens. That’s our topic on Chris Fabry Live. You’ll hear from a fluent Dickens scholar who will talk about some of his most famous stories. In spite of his own failings, or, perhaps because of them, Charles Dickens never stopped exploring the themes of sin, guilt, repentance, redemption, and restoration found in the Gospel. Hear this "Best of" conversation about the Gospel in Dickens on Chris Fabry Live.
A Depression-Era Christmas
December 21, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen you were a child, did you hear stories from parents or grandparents about Christmas during the Depression? Maybe they talked about how hard it was, and how, if they simply received an orange, they were ecstatic. Hear a "Best of" broadcast with a woman who grew up on a sharecropper’s farm. Plus, hear from a familiar Moody Radio host! Don’t miss the memories on Chris Fabry Live. Pictures of Mrs. McWilliams
The First Songs of Christmas
December 20, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesGet ready for some great Christmas week programs on Chris Fabry Live. As you walk through your winter wonderland, you’ll hear Jingle Bells and White Christmas and Rudolph and Frosty. But Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth wants us to consider the first songs of Christmas. Songs that aren’t a few hundred years old, but 2,000 years old. What are the first songs? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.
Bible Q & A: Christmas
December 17, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesDid the angels sing to the shepherds? Was Jesus born in a stable, a cave, or some other dwelling? The two Michaels return to answer questions about the first Christmas. What does the biblical record tell us and not tell us? What are the misconceptions we have about the birth of Jesus? Don’t miss the biblical fun we’ll have with the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live.
Encouraging Single Mothers of Boys
December 16, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesAre you a single mom raising a son? Millions of moms are raising boys alone. On our next Chris Fabry Live, Roland Wilson will share his own life experience. He’ll invite single moms on a journey to both heal their hearts and parent their boys to become healthy men, good husbands, and strong fathers. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
The Heart of Worship
December 15, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThey write and sing songs for the church that are biblically based, lyrically rich and sonically engaging. Shane & Shane return to talk about the heart of worship and their new album, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. And you know they’re going to talk about worship at Christmas. Don’t miss the conversation and music from Shane & Shane on Chris Fabry Live.
Lament and the Grieving Process
December 14, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWill there be an empty place at your table this year? A lot of families are grieving a loss at the end of 2021. Our correspondent to all things literary, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, will join us. She’s been through the loss of her brother a few weeks back and believes in the power of lament and the grieving process. There’s a spot at the table for you on Chris Fabry Live.
This Beautiful Truth
December 13, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIt’s the most wonderful time of the year—unless it’s not. We live in a broken world. Many struggle with mental illness, depression, or doubt. Sarah Clarkson has, and she believes that by encountering God’s beauty in the midst of the pain, you can be a witness of His healing love and hope. Find out how on Chris Fabry Live.
Breaking Up During the Holidays
December 10, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you’re single or considering a breakup in a relationship, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Statistically, December 11 is the most common day of the year to break off a romantic relationship. Lisa Anderson has lived that truth—she was dumped twice on Christmas Eve. She says, if you must break up, follow a few guidelines. Hear more on Chris Fabry Live. How to Break Up Like a Grown-up During the Holidays
Recovering the Lost Art of Reading
December 09, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIn today’s tech-driven culture, we have more information at our fingertips than our parents could imagine. And with all the upside to that access, we’ve lost the ability to focus and actually read a book. Dr. Leland Ryken and Glenda Mathes will give practical encouragement on how to recover the delightful and lost art of reading on Chris Fabry Live.
A Blended Family Christmas
December 08, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesLast week on Chris Fabry Live, we heard a song about children, divorce and the reality of one heart with two homes. Our correspondent to the blended family, Ron Deal, returns to unpack some of the issues families are dealing with during a blended Christmas. There’s hope and encouragement ahead for the struggles you may be facing on Chris Fabry Live.
Finding the Hero in Your Husband
December 07, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWives, have you found the hero in your husband? Dr. Juli Slattery returns to expand on her “hero” theory. But what if he won’t get a job? What if he’s controlling? How do you find the hero in your husband without trying to make him someone he isn’t? If you’re facing disappointment in your marriage, don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Redeeming Your Time
December 06, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIf you feel like your life is out of control because you rush from one appointment to the next, trying to get all the checks on your busy to-do list, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Jordan Raynor says there’s a different way to live—it’s the way Jesus approached his day. This is not a new time management program—it’s a lifestyle. And you’ll hear about it on Chris Fabry Live.
Peacemaking at Christmas
December 03, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWe are told in Scripture to seek peace and pursue it. Jesus said the peacemakers are blessed. Friday on Chris Fabry Live—we have a song and a question. The song is about something that happened in history at Christmas. The question is—how are you doing at peacemaking? What steps are you taking to bring calm and hope in a relationship? Don’t miss the peaceful conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
One Heart Two Homes
December 02, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesOn the next Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear the heart of Rachael Nemiroff. She’s a young musical artist whose latest song came from a painful episode in her life. Like many today, her parents divorced when she was a child and that event has shaped and colored her life in a lot of ways. Share your reaction to "One Heart, Two Homes" on Chris Fabry Live.
Becoming a Mama Bear
December 01, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesDo you know what the term "mama bear" means? The founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Ferrer will join us to talk about training children to know and respect God’s design in a world that has rejected it. She and Amy Davison have written a guide to sexuality that might be helpful as you raise your children. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
The Small Things
November 30, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat is your "small thing" in life? It's something that enlivens you, gives you goosebumps, or makes you smile on the inside. But it's little, almost unnoticeable to others. Maybe it's an article of clothing or a sound you hear or the perfectly boiled poached egg you had for breakfast. Share your small thing, the tiny grace in your life today, on Chris Fabry Live.
The Hard Good
November 29, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHas God given you a hard good? Lisa Whittle joins us to talk about moving forward when your struggles hold you back. If you’re stuck in a place where you constantly entertain the “what ifs” of life, you’ll want to listen. The truth is your hard place is never too hard for God. It can change and help and ready you for your greatest comeback. Hear more on Chris Fabry Live.
Laugh Like a Kid Again
November 26, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesRemember when you were younger, when you laughed out loud at any little thing? Hear an encore conversation with author and humorist Phil Callaway as he encourages us to laugh like a kid again. In the middle of division and illness and all the stress and struggle of your life, he says laughter is like a windshield wiper. It won’t stop the rain, but it will keep you going. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.
Hope for Native Americans
November 25, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen you think of the first Thanksgiving, do you consider the presence of Native Americans who joined the feast? On the Thanksgiving Day edition of Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear a man with a heart to see his people join in a different feast. Huron Claus leads a ministry called CHIEF, and though the numbers of Native American believers is small, he says there’s reason for hope those numbers will increase. Don’t miss the encouragement, Thanksgiving Day on Chris Fabry Live.