Chris Fabry Live

Chris Fabry is feeling bad about feeling bad. He thinks he ought to be joyful about the sale of the land and home where he grew up. But there's a deep sense of loss that came with signing that contract. The place where his roots grew deeply is no longer in his family. Have you ever struggled with that situation? Give Chris a little help on Chris Fabry Live. Metioned resource: The Seasons of our Grief: Embracing the Journey by Dr. Ray Mitsch January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we welcome back Dr. Walter Strickland, Jr. His two-book series, Swing Low, is a history of Black Christianity in the U.S. He'll guide us on a Swing Low Experience, hearing from African American pastors and teachers from the past. Don't miss the stirring words of Dr. King you may have never heard—Monday on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources: Swing Low Experience Swing Low, Volume 1: A History of Black Christianity in the United States by Walter R. Strickland II Swing Low, Volume 2: An Anthology of Black Christianity in the United States by Walter R. Strickland II January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you let God redefine success? Meet singer and songwriter Drew Parker. He's been nominated for GRAMMY and Country Music Association awards. He's sung at the Grand Ole Opry and chased the music dream for years. But despite the acclaim and radio play, he felt a deep emptiness and spiritual unrest. Hear his story and songs on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources: Drew Parker - "BLAME JESUS" music video Drew Parker - "Hanging Up a Hat" Short Film (My Testimony) January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the most controversial topics in the culture as well as the church. Open Line's Dr. Michael Rydelnik returns for a biblical discussion answering this question: How should Christians think about Israel? What do God's covenants, biblical prophecy, and the New Testament reveal to us about the Jewish people and the modern state of Israel? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live! Featured resource: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There seems to be a heaviness in our world, a struggle deeper than what is on the surface of our lives. Author and professor Dr. Mark Talbot returns to give hope and understanding about the suffering we experience as believers. How can we correctly situate our suffering within God's redemptive plan? If you're struggling with that, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource: Give Me Understanding That I May Live by Mark Talbot January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He spoke and wrote about the power of God's Word to change hearts and lives. His encouragement for men was to step up and become shepherd leaders. It's a tribute to the life, ministry, and voice of Robert Wolgemuth. Hear encouragement for your soul as we honor a man who was used by God to challenge and encourage us all. Hear Robert Wolgemuth in his own words on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources: Revive Our Hearts Tribute page to Robert Wolgemuth Robert Wolgemuth Obituary You Can Trust God to Write Your Story by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Robert Wolgemuth Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of Your Life by Robert Wolgemuth CSB Men's Daily Bible January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we learn from unexpected people and situations? Professor, author, and pastor Dr. A.J. Swoboda will encourages us to cultivate a teachable spirit. We live in a distracted, mind-numbed, polarized world with people full of contempt for others. How do Christians develop the discipline of teachability—even from our enemies? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: A Teachable Spirit by A.J. Swoboda January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you realize it or not, you have a conversation with yourself every day. And many struggle with negative thoughts about themselves and others. Author and radio host Jon Gauger takes us to the Psalms to offer uplifting ways to speak truth to your own heart. If you long for a better way to speak to your own soul, don't miss the power of biblical self-talk on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms: 30 Days to a Biblical Mindset by Jon Gauger January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Chris Fabry Live, we want to give you the spiritual encouragement of Scripture memorization in the new year. Author and speaker Glenna Marshall knows firsthand the perks of hiding verses and passages in her heart. But many who are middle-aged and older feel like that’s almost impossible. Don’t miss the motivation and practical tips on how to hide God’s Word in your heart, no matter what your age, on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources: Robert Wolgemuth's CaringBridge for updates Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God's Word by Glenna Marshall January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bible week continues on Chris Fabry Live as author and speaker Joanna Weaver will encourage us with a plan to read through the entire Scriptures chronologically. But our main goal is to find out how God helped Joanna fall in love with His Word. She says the goal of reading through the Bible in a year discouraged her. Hear honest talk about the Scriptures and connecting with God’s heart on Chris Fabry Live. Mentioned resources: Robert Wolgemuth's CaringBridge for updates Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver Bible Reading Plans from Joanna Weaver January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to know more about God and allow him to speak to you, go to the Bible. On this episode of Chris Fabry Live, we continue our series on the importance of the Bible in 2026. Pastor and speaker, Dr. Josh Moody has a resource to help identify key verses for new believers and those who have been Christians for years. What are the Bible verses every Christian should know? Find out on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Our Firm Foundation: Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know by Josh Moody January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday on Chris Fabry Live, we start the new year on a biblical note. If you want to increase your Bible reading in 2026, don't miss a conversation with Dr. Ray Pritchard. What are some ways to dig into the Scriptures at the start of the year? How do you study the Bible on your own? Should you read it all the way through, from Genesis to Revelation? How do you choose a translation? Give your suggestions and join us for the biblical fun on Chris Fabry Live. January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the return of one of the most compelling new voices in Christian music, Ben Fuller. He was in the studio to sing some new songs from his album, Walk Through Fire. His story is one of addiction and loss, then came a radical change only Jesus can accomplish. If you're struggling to overcome something holding you back, or you know someone who is, don't miss Ben Fuller on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live." Featured resource: Walk Through Fire by Ben Fuller January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. What if the key to a meaningful life is not in finding all the answers, but in asking better questions? Speaker and author J.R. Briggs believes the right questions can transform your life, your marriage, your parenting, and all your relationships. What's the process of learning how to ask better questions? Hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live" broadcast on New Year's Day. Featured resource: The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs January thank you gift: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet siblings Tim, Steve and Janice. They were pioneers in Christian music in the 1970s. They were the first to record Andrae Crouch's song, "Jesus is the Answer." They won a Grammy Award in 1981 and performed around the world. Now, 50 years after its original release, they've recorded a new version of their breakout song, "It Wouldn't Be Enough." Don't miss a conversation with The Archers on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Legacy Live by The Archers December thank you gift: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parents see the dangers of smartphones for their kids and teens. They've decided to pull the plug. Author and director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project Clare Morell provides a practical guide to a tech exit. Could ditching digital technology help your children instead of hurt them? If you're considering taking this path, don't miss this "Best of Chris Fabry Live." Featured resource: The Tech Exit by Clare Morell December thank you gift: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Chris Fabry Live, we'll re-air some of the best conversations of the year. To start the week, you'll hear about Linda’s spiritual journey. She tried to find contentment in many things but came up empty until she discovered the abundant life Jesus offers. And that radical change led her to a ministry that encourages people behind prison walls. Don't miss Linda's story on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Article: Churches: How to Offer a Chaplain Who Solely Supports Jail Staff December thank you gift: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going back to the archives for a conversation about lessons from a classic film. Bob Welch joined us a few years ago to take us on a trip back to Bedford Falls to look at the lives of George and Mary Bailey. The film is a powerful reminder that our lives touch those around us in ways we can’t imagine. It's the perfect Friday conversation for the day after Christmas. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: 52 Little Lessons from It's a Wonderful Life e-book by Bob Welch December thank you gift: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll present a celebration of the gift God gave us in the newborn King! You'll hear a story about a little boy who changed the lives of a lot of people. There was a Christmas pageant at church that year. And what happened as the drama unfolded onstage paled in comparison with the drama in the little boy's heart. Don't miss Tyrone's Christmas, a Christmas Day edition of the "Best of Chris Fabry Live." December thank you gift: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't miss a special musical broadcast on the Christmas Eve edition of Chris Fabry Live. Several guests from Christmases past will visit to spread good tidings of great joy! You'll hear the group Selah. Steven Curtis Chapman shares his heart. Lindsay McCaul has a medley of songs, and Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan will join us. Don't miss the music and conversation when you join us for Christmas Eve on Chris Fabry Live. December thank you gift: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.