Sinopsis
Chris Fabry Live is designed to build up the spiritual immune system of the Christian man 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. With his sense of humor, sense of people and no sense of direction, host Chris Fabry treks that journey with you each weekday. Current events and issues, caller interaction, special guests and a few surprises all complement each other on this program. Chris Fabry Live challenges and encourages listeners in their journeys of faith.
Episodios
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Are Christians Too Judgmental?
17/09/2026 Duración: 46minOne of the main criticisms of Christians, both inside and outside the church, is that they are too judgmental. Is that a fair criticism? Author and teacher Shannon Popkin answers that question and tackles the big finger pointing verse, “Judge not lest ye be judged.” She’s also concerned about believers being less judgmental of themselves. Hear biblical encouragement for your soul on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible by Shannon Popkin September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Popularity, Friendship and the Search for Belonging
16/09/2026 Duración: 47minShe teaches advanced writing at Penn State. She’s an award-winning author. And on this edition of Chris Fabry Live, Dr. Heather Holleman takes us back to middle school. What she puts her characters through in her novel series for 10-14 year olds might be just what you need to hear in your season of life. How do you deal with the pressures of popularity, social media, friendship and the search for belonging? Don’t miss Wednesday’s Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:This Seat's Yours by Heather Holleman Resource mentioned: The Elita Brown Series by Heather Holleman September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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God's Not Mad at You
15/09/2026 Duración: 46minHe’s back! The voice that stops traffic when he speaks, Steve Brown returns with a message that has defined his life and ministry. He believes down to his soul that “God’s not mad at you.” And we’ll talk about the power the enemy has over us when we get stuck in our guilt, shame, fear and regret. Don’t miss a freeing, fresh conversation with Steve Brown on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:God's Not Mad at You: Confronting the Lies of Guilt, Shame, Fear, and Regret by Steve Brown September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meet New MBI President Dr. Rick Melson
14/09/2026 Duración: 46minIn the 140-year history of the school that DL Moody founded, he is only the 11th president. We’ll have a conversation with the new leader of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Rick Melson. He has a rich history in Christian higher education. What are the challenges and opportunities of leading a multi-faceted ministry like Moody? Hear his heart and vision for the future on Chris Fabry Live. Mentioned resource:Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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25 Years Later: How Do You Remember?
11/09/2026 Duración: 47minOn this edition of Chris Fabry Live, a personal question for you. It’s been 25 years since that clear, September 11th morning when the world as we knew it changed forever. How are you observing this date and what it represents? Is there something you’re doing with others or on your own that you find helpful? Your observance might be just what someone needs to hear. September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Way of the Soul
10/09/2026 Duración: 46minDr. Chris Thurman says Jesus was the only perfectly healthy, sane person to walk this planet. On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, help and hope for you to become more like Jesus. Dr. Thurman points out a dozen principles for developing a more Christlike soul so we can experience closeness with others and live with meaning and purpose. Featured resource:The Way of the Soul: Becoming More Like Christ by Chris Thurman September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Living for Jesus
09/09/2026 Duración: 46minHow do you live for Jesus in the trenches of everyday life? How do you make decisions about dating, marriage and money in ways that honor God? Author and speaker Dr. Lina AbuJamra tackles the concept of what it really means to follow Jesus. What does living by faith look like? How do you avoid caving to the pressures you face daily? Don't miss the practical, biblical encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:All Your Life: What It Really Means to Live for Jesus by Lina AbuJamra September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Better
08/09/2026 Duración: 46minDon't miss a "better" program. Throughout Proverbs and the Psalms, writers use the word "better" at the beginning of a verse. "Better a little with fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil." Look at some life event or lesson you've learned through the years and write your own proverb. Start it with "better," and then share some wisdom living—Tuesday on Chris Fabry Live. September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Person Called You
07/09/2026 Duración: 47minThis is your invitation to meet someone special on Labor Day. Perhaps you've known this person for a long time, but you have no idea why they're on the planet, why he or she matters, and what they should do with their life. Who's the special person? It's YOU! Bill Hendricks provides practical steps you can take to become who God created you to be on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:The Person Called You: Why You're Here, Why You Matter and What You Should Do with Your Life by Bill Hendricks September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nicknames
04/09/2026 Duración: 47minWe're going to archives for a great Friday conversation about Shorty. Bud. Pooch. And Punkin. You'll even hear what Dr. Kathy Koch's nickname was. How did you get that nickname? Who gave it to you? Why did it stick? Has that nickname helped or hurt your self-image? You'll laugh and maybe shed a tear or two when you hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live" conversation about nicknames! Resources mentioned:June Bug by Chris Fabry September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Growing Through Pain
03/09/2026 Duración: 46minCan you trust God in the middle of your suffering? If life is more than you can handle right now, don’t miss this edition of Chris Fabry Live. Author and speaker, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has seen her share of health struggles, depression, and rejection. And she says, from experience on her North Carolina farm, that in the pain of your life, something good will grow. Don’t miss the encouragement for your soul. Featured Resource:Something Good Will Grow: Finding God's Heart in the Soil of Suffering by Nicole Jacobsmeyer September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Help and Hope for Family Estrangement
02/09/2026 Duración: 46minDr. Kathy Koch is on a mission to help families find reconciliation. She returns to talk with adult children who have a fracture in their relationship with a mom or dad or both. What are the ramifications of cutting off your parents? What steps can that adult child take move toward communication—and how can parents encourage and not impede that movement? Hear help and hope on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Beholding Christ
01/09/2026 Duración: 46minLet's go on a biblical treasure hunt with author and speaker Nancy Guthrie. She believes every book of the Bible, Old and New Testaments, provides an opportunity to encounter Jesus. If you've had a difficult time reading through the entirety of the Scriptures, Nancy has a resource to help you not only persevere, but also uncover the beauty and sufficiency of Christ. Join us for Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:Beholding Christ: A Daily Guide to Seeing Jesus in All of Scripture By Nancy GuthrieBeholding Christ events September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Life of Charles Spurgeon
31/08/2026 Duración: 46minHe was known as the Prince of Preachers. He wrote 135 books. He was a philanthropist and a man who still casts a long shadow on the Church. Author and pastor, Ray Rhodes, gives a sweeping view of the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. What was he like at home? What was it like to experience one of his messages? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Spurgeon by Ray Rhodes Jr. August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mispronounced Words
28/08/2026 Duración: 47minIt’s a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" conversation as verbivores unite! A verbivore enjoys words and you'll have fun as listeners tell the truth about their unknowing mispronunciations. Some listeners said a word incorrectly for years. The stories will make you smile and might bring a little learning to the Radio Backyard Fence. Hear an hour of verbal fun about mispronounced words on Chris Fabry Live. August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Truth About Aging
27/08/2026 Duración: 46minThe culture around us looks at aging as a steep decline from relevance to irrelevance. But Jen Wilkin says the Bible gives us a compelling and hopeful perspective on aging. How do we embrace our age instead of fighting to stay young? How do we follow the biblical injunction to number our days aright? Don’t miss the encouragement for all ages, coming up on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World by Jen Wilkin August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Helping Preteens Navigate Sexuality
26/08/2026 Duración: 46minWe live in a world confused about sexuality. So how do parents help pre-teenagers? Author and educator, Dr. Christopher Yuan has a new approach from The Holy Sexuality Project. It’s a first-of-its-kind animated discipleship series helping preteens discover God's design for identity, sexuality, gender, and following Jesus. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live! Featured Resource:The Holy Sexuality Project: Preteen Series August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Happiness Crisis
25/08/2026 Duración: 46minWe are presenting part 2 of our happiness conversation. This time, happiness and your children. Dr. Jonathan Eckert believes the pursuit of happiness is making our kids miserable. He says there is a happiness crisis we’re facing as parents and the antidote is to help children embrace struggle and adversity so they can become resilient, joyful and happy. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured Resource:The Happiness Crisis by Jonathan Eckert August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What is Happiness?
24/08/2026 Duración: 47minWe are beginning a two-day series on happiness. First, from across the pond, pastor and author Andrew Wilson will talk about what happiness is, where to find it, and how to make it last forever. Is there a distinction between happiness and joy? What are the common myths the culture feeds us about the topic? Don't miss the practical discussion on Chris Fabry Live. Resource Mentioned:Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever by Andrew Wilson August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sermon on the Mound
21/08/2026 Duración: 46minHis pitcher was in a pickle. It was a high-pressure situation. So the coach of the Little League team went to the mound. We want to hear your reaction to what Coach Drew said last week to his pitcher, the other players on the mound, and everyone watching ESPN. And then we’ll hear from Coach Drew Breivogel himself on Chris Fabry Live. Resource Mentioned:Article: Baseball Coach Goes Viral for 'Jesus Is Still Lord' Message to Pitcher August thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.