Chris Fabry Live

On Chris Fabry Live, that singer, songwriter, author and traveling troubadour of the soul, Michael Card is back. You know him from songs like "El Shaddai," "Love Crucified Arose," and many others about the life and ministry of Jesus. And we’re going to talk specifically about the miracle of the incarnation and what it means to us today. Don’t miss a conversation with Michael Card on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
The Promise CD by Michael Card (Songs aired: "We Will Find Him;" "Joseph's Song;" "What Her Heart Remembered;" "Vicit Agnus Noster")
Keith and...

Finish this sentence: It feels like Christmas when __(blank)__. How would you answer that question? And what’s the feeling you’re looking for? Describe it. Does it feel like Christmas when something happens—a fire in the fireplace, snow on the ground, or is about people in your life? When family and friends visit and there’s laughter around the table? It won’t feel like Christmas unless you join us for Chris Fabry Live.

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman

Chris Fabry...

What do you do if your adult child cuts you out of her life? Or she makes the declaration that you can't be part of your grandchildren's lives? Hear a short story about a decision a daughter makes with her mom and the results of that decision. The relational fallout. If you're grieving that kind of separation of a child or grandchildren, respond to the story on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Mature Living Article: The Text, Part 1
Mature Living Article: The Text, Part 2
Mature Living Article: The Text, Part 3
Mature Living magazine<...

Our correspondent to the blended family, Ron Deal, will return to talk about your blended Christmas. What issues are you trying to navigate well this year in your blended family? Plus, how have you navigated the holidays with grace and understanding? Is there something you do as a blended family that might help others? Don't miss the practical conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Building Love Together in Blended Families by Gary Chapman and Ron L. Deal
The Mindful Marriage by Ron and Nan Deal

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in...

We welcome the return of our literary friend and frequent guest Dr. Rosalie de Rosset. She's a source of poetry, books, films, and songs that try to capture the truth of what we celebrate at Christmas. How can you adequately describe what God did when He sent His only Son? Don't miss a stirring and inspiring conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Poetry readings:
"Silent Night" by Joseph Mohr
"After Annunciation" by Madeleine L'Engle
"The Risk of Birth" by Madeleine L'Engle
Christmas Travelers by John Koessler
Infant holy, infant lowly" attributed to Piotr...

Does the Christmas season bring up conflicted feelings for you? You’re excited to celebrate the incarnation, but it feels like there’s something holding you back? On Chris Fabry Live, author and cultural correspondent Dr. John Koessler will talk about the melancholy that often comes with Christmas. The memories of celebrations past and the unmet expectations of the present—let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Christmas Travelers by John Koessler

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman<...

Don’t miss a fun, festive Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live as we present an encore conversation with two music lovers who want to reintroduce you to the hymns and carols of Christmas. David and Barbara Leeman have pulled together an amazing collection of stories and devotions about the songs we sing each year. There’s a depth of theology to these familiar and not-so-familiar songs. Don't miss the music and hymn stories on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman
Link to m...

This time of year is filled with rich, warm memories of December’s past, but for some who have gone through deep loss, it’s a difficult season. On Chris Fabry Live, Sam Hodges and Jeff Forrey will talk with us about the number one church-based grief support program in the world, and the Survival Guide they've just released. If you are navigating the holidays after a loss, don’t miss the conversation about GriefShare on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
GriefShare Survival Guide: Navigating the Holidays After Loss
Keith and Kristyn Getty "Home for Christ...

It's one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, and you'll hear a new rendition of it on Chris Fabry Live. Keith Getty will talk about what he calls the best single Getty Music has ever released. Perhaps part of its draw is that his daughters sing with their mother, Kristyn. Plus, the new Sing! Hymnal is out. There's so much to talk about with Keith Getty when you join us for Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Sing! Hymnal
"O Holy Night"

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis...

Michael Ray Lewis was an atheist, convinced science had explained away the need for God. But something happened that changed his life. Hear what turned Michael away from atheism and led him to ask hard questions about the origins of life, evolution, and the very foundation of reality. He’s the director and creator of a new documentary, Universe Designed. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Universe Designed by Michael Ray Lewis

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barb...

Do you know anyone who's deconstructing? Anyone who has de-churched? Author Courtney Reissig deals with the hurt and pain of hearing the silence of God. When your faith is shaken because of church hurt or a leader falls, what do you do? Courtney has been there and believes it's in these moments of doubt that God can show up in your life. Hear her stories of hope on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same when Everything Else Changes by Courtney Reissig

December thank you...

It’s a story of family secrets, pain and loss. On a fiction Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live, we welcome novelist and Christy Award Book of the Year winner, Michelle Shocklee. Her novel, All We Thought We Knew, is set in a small town in Tennessee in the middle of two great conflicts—World War II and the Vietnam War. Hear how this story might help you resolve some conflicts in your own life on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee
The Women of Oak Ridge by Mich...

It’s a story of gratitude that might change your perspective. On our Thanksgiving edition of Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear about a fictional character’s yearly ritual. Every November, Krysten spends a month giving thanks. She figures if she can be thankful for the small things, the big things will take care of themselves. But a snippy response on social media to one of her posts wounds her thankful heart. Hear this best-of broadcast Thanksgiving Day on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Article: The Post That Stole Thanksgiving
December Peace II by Stanton Lanier...

Every setback, every trial is an opportunity for God to do something in and through you. Do you believe that? Today on Chris Fabry Live, we’re going to give thanks for an amazing turnaround in Dr. Christopher Yuan’s life. He had an accident at home that left him unable to move—and he’s made great progress. But it’s what happened with the patient in the bed next to him that you have to hear. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Holy Sexuality Project (Pre-teen course launching soon)

It’s going to be a great day on Chris Fabry Live because those boys of the Bible, the men of the Moody Commentary, they put the “ember” in November, the Two Michaels are back! New Testament, Old Testament—if you have a vexing question, those caped crusaders of biblical truth are going to tackle it. Get ready for a Thankful conversation about the Bible! It’s a Two-Michael’s Tuesday on Chris Fabry Live.

Resource Mentioned:
Blog Post: "At Thanksgiving, Are We Like Dogs or Cats?" by Michael Rydelnik

November thank you gift:
The Littl...

If someone were to say to you, “Jesus never said he was God,” how would you respond? Today on Chris Fabry Live, we're having a bedrock conversation about the divinity of Jesus. The challenges to his divine claims aren’t just coming from outside the church. Author and professor at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario examines this important issue on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Did Jesus Really Say He Was God? Making Sense of His Historical Claims by Mikel Del Rosario

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activi...

Today on Chris Fabry Live, authors and counselors Bill and Kristi Gaultiere will talk about men and empathy. Despite some ideas that empathy is toxic, they believe it’s a proven path to healthier emotions and relationships. But early in his life, Bill was deficient in being able to identify with others’ struggles. How did he overcome an empathy deficit? You’ll hear more on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You by Bill and Kristi Gaultiere

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Colorin...

He was an atheist and a thriving legal editor at one of the country’s top newspapers. And his search to disprove the Bible led him to faith in Jesus. Today on Chris Fabry Live, author Lee Strobel has turned his investigative mind to the miraculous. A new film is coming to theaters that shows evidence of the supernatural. If you’re a skeptic or you’re curious if miracles happen today, don’t miss the conversation with Lee Strobel on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Case for Miracles film, in theaters Dec 15-18

Novemb...

Do you need to experience the peace of God in the middle of a current life storm? Today on Chris Fabry Live, spoken word artist and author, Blair Linne, believed anxiety in her life was the worst thing that could happen. She felt alienated from God and from other Christians. But now she believes anxiety became the best thing that ever happened to her faith. Need help with your anxiety? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Made to Tremble by Blair Linne

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Ac...

You probably know Dr. Henry Cloud from his groundbreaking book, Boundaries. But today on Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear this clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author talk about his own journey of knowing God intimately. How do you find purpose in life? How do you experience joy and peace in a world marred with suffering and hardship? Don’t miss a conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
To Know Him by Dr. Henry Cloud

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by Jo...

For 50 years a ministry called “CHIEF” has been reaching Native Americans with the transforming gospel of Christ. Today on Chris Fabry Live, the president of that ministry, Huron Claus, will talk about the challenges, changes, and encouraging breakthroughs he’s seeing in the next generation. He says the greatest need among Native tribes and nations today is Native Christian Leadership. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by Joe Sutphin and Erik M. Peterson

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When you are given a second chance, it makes you want to do the same for others. It's a story of mercy and grace. A man named Chris doesn’t charge for his artistry. He gives his time, supplies and art work free to former gang members and victims of Human Trafficking. What does he do? Find out and hear his story of redemption on Friday’s Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
INK 180

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by Joe Sutphin and Erik M. Peterson

Chris...

She was on a successful path in music with albums and touring and award nominations. But six years ago, a health struggle forced singer and songwriter Jaime Jamgochian to surrender. Hear her story and the music that came from her journey to live open-handed and yielded to his will. If you feel like God has called you to put your identity in Him, don't miss the path to a sacred surrender when on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Sacred Surrender by Jaime Jamgochian
Sacred Surrender CD by Jaime Jamgochian

November thank you gift:<...

What does it mean to find freedom in Christ? Today on Chris Fabry Live, our guests JP Foster & Matt Williams talk about what Jesus wants to do for you. Have you lived in shame all your life? He can transform you. He can take that addiction and set you free. Your guilt can be replaced with forgiveness. You may have been excluded, but now you can be loved and accepted. If you’re carrying wounds from words and actions of others, don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Finding Freedom in Jesus by J...

Illustrator Joe Sutphin returns to the Radio Backyard Fence with a project for the whole family. Joe has illustrated children's books and graphic novels like Watership Down, Little Pilgrim's Progress, and Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga. You'll hear about his take on Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story. Grab your pencils, crayons, and markers and get ready for a festive edition of Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by Joe Sutphin and Erik M. Peterson

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by Joe Sutphin an...

We're going to archives for a great Friday conversation about Shorty. Bud. Pooch. And Punkin. Those are all nicknames of real people from Chris' childhood. What was your nickname and how did you get it? 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:
Register to watch Christy Awards on Nov 7
June Bug by Chris Fabry

November thank you gift:
The...

It’s time for another conversation with our correspondent to unwanted change, author and speaker Miriam Neff. And she is again leading by example as she embraces her new season. Today on Chris Fabry Live, you’ll hear about a big change in Miriam’s life and her response to it. How do you live fully right where you are? How do you, at whatever age you are, see change as a gift and embrace it? Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Resources mentioned:
Register to watch Christy Awards on Nov 7
Where Do I Go...

Hear a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" conversation with New York Times bestselling author and speaker Melanie Shankle. In the middle of trying to deal with her daughter’s experiences in high school with mean girls and disappointment, Melanie began to look at her own life and the trauma she went through in childhood. How do you thrive as a mom when you feel like the past is holding you back? Hear Melanie Shankle on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource
Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Ca...

On a "Best of Chris Fabry Live," we're going back to World Down Syndrome Day, which was celebrated in March. On that day we opened the phone lines and asked listeners to respond to this question: How has your life been affected by someone with Down Syndrome? How have you been enriched by someone who has an extra copy of chromosome 21? The joy that came from those calls is something special—hear them on Chris Fabry Live.

Resources mentioned:
Register to watch Christy Awards on Nov 7
Made with Love video of Joy and Stephan

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What can you learn about the Christian life from a master plumber? Pastor and author Heath Hardesty joins Chris Fabry to explore what it means to live as an apprentice of Jesus. What if Jesus is calling you out of the shadows, out of your self-sufficiency, and into his healing light? Perhaps this concept will point you in a new direction you need to go. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
All Things Together by Heath Hardesty

November thank you gift:
The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by...

What were you afraid of as a child? What fear did you have back then that you’ve overcome or still plagues you? Today we’re going to talk about childhood fears. What was scary to you when you were a kid? Was it the dark? Spiders and snakes? Were you deathly afraid of standing up in front of people and talking? How are you doing with your childhood fears? Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To suppo...

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? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the p...

Do you feel a little sad and tired these days? Or that life has smacked you upside the head? Your relationships have faltered and you've lost some people you love. Scarlet Hiltibidal believes that you're not alone. She also believes you and I don't have to live this way—that hope is possible even if life doesn't return to the way it was. If you need some hope and encouragement, don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Hopeful-ish: Sadness, Weariness, Konkey Attacks, More Sadness, and Other Stuff You Need the Gospel For by Scarlet Hiltibidal

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He's helped us walk through the Bible, drive through the Bible and then fly over it—getting the Bible's big picture. Now it's time to hike through the Bible with pastor and author Colin Smith. The question for you is, how has studying the Bible enriched your life? Have you seen changes in your attitudes, your heart toward others? You'll hear encouragement of biblical proportions when you hike through the Bible with us on Chris Fabry Live.

Resources mentioned:
Hike Through the Bible by Colin S. Smith
Drive Through the Bible by Colin S. Smith Duration: 00:46:58

What's a change you've made in your life? We're going to talk about the big and small changes you have made in your life. How did you make that change? What decisions did you make along the way? How did you see that you needed to change? You'll hear from author and speaker Jan Silvious. And remember, your story might be used to help someone make a change in their life when you join us for Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Foolproofing Your Life by Jan Silvious
Courage for the Unknown Season by Jan Silvious<...

We're going to share some memories on Chris Fabry Live. And what you hang onto to help you remember someone special. A roofer made an older man cry when she found something in his gutter. Bob and his brother, Freddy, used to joke about a tool that Freddy said Bob had borrowed and never returned. Then one day…well, don't miss the story and then it's your turn to talk about a cherished memory on Chris Fabry Live.

Resource mentioned:
Founder's Week
The Hospitality of Need by Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton

October th...

Is there a Bible verse that has you stumped? A passage you can't get through without wondering, "What does this really mean?" It's the return of those boys of the Bible: they put the "more" in oxymoron, and the "chat" in eschatology. Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham, the Two Michaels! From Genesis to Revelation, they want to hear your biblical conundrum. Don't miss the fun with the Two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live!

Resources mentioned:
Summit on Israel and the Last Days: November 8, 2025
Founder's Week
How Should Christians Think About Israel by...

No more tears. No more death or disease. No sin and sorrow. Wednesday on Chris Fabry Live, a conversation about heaven with author Colleen Chao. For the past three-and-a-half years, she's been living with a terminal diagnosis and now she's turned her attention to the home Jesus has prepared for believers. What is heaven like? What happens the moment you die? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
On Our Way Home: Reflections on Heaven in the Face of Death by Colleen Chao
Founder's Week

October thank you gift:
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If you knew your unanswered prayers could deepen your intimacy with God, would you keep praying? What happens when your dreams fall apart? Jennifer Lucy Tyler addresses the disillusionment many feel when God seems silent to our longings. Can you trust in God's goodness when He asks you to wait? What if you don't hear any answer? Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
When Dreams Fall Apart: How Unanswered Prayers Can Deepen Your Intimacy with God by Jennifer Lucy Tyler

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram<...

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury has been cooking up a Christmas romance novel that is also coming to theaters in November. Here's all you need to know: Military widow, Vanessa, is searching for a long-lost family heirloom. Enter handsome antique dealer, Ben, and you have a story of holiday proportions. Talk with Karen Kingsbury on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
The Christmas Ring film
The Christmas Ring book

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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The power of a coach, a team, and the truth. We'll take you to Oklahoma City and the girls basketball division championship game. The Academy of Classical Christian Studies high school team hit a buzzer beater against Apache High School. But the main story is not that shot—it's what happened next. Don't miss the story on Chris Fabry Live.

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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How do you talk with your child about what the Bible says about sex and gender? The culture is constantly pressing children into its mold and many parents are struggling. Former elementary teacher and apologist Elizabeth Urbanowicz wants to help you confidently teach God's good design. If you're the parent or grandparent of a child between 4 and 12, don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design by Elizabeth Urbanowicz

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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What do you need to surrender today? Is there a worry, a recurring sin, or a stressful situation that has stolen your peace? Author and speaker Mary DeMuth will encourage us to embrace the freedom of surrender. What is surrender and what can it do for us? What happens when we surrender to God? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
The Freedom of Surrender: Forty Devotions for a Joyful Life in Christ by Mary DeMuth
Mary DeMuth's Art
Phone Lock Screensavers (free) by Mary DeMuth

October thank you...

Why are we still talking about a pastor who lived in the 1800s? Charles Haddon Spurgeon was known as the prince of preachers. But he wrestled with dark depression, debilitating illness, and personal sorrow. Curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Geoffrey Chang provides hope and comfort from Spurgeon's messages. Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Your Only Comfort: Devotions for Hope in Suffering by Charles H. Spurgeon, edited by Geoffrey Chang

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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Bestselling author and founder and president of The Urban Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans stepped away from ministry and has now been restored. Dr. Evans will encourage you to pursue the kingdom of God with passion. He'll describe how to live "unleashed" as you align your life with God's will and advance His kingdom. Hear Dr. Tony Evans on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Unleashed: Releasing God's Glorious Kingdom in and Through You by Tony Evans

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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Pastors are pastors no matter where they happen to be. You'll hear the story of a pastor on an airplane who had an opportunity to make a big difference in the life of a couple next to him. Then, a pastor prays for a pizza delivery person in his driveway. Has your pastor made a difference in your life? Tell your story and don't miss the pastor appreciation on Chris Fabry Live.

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

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How's your joy tank doing? Are you living at full or are you running on empty? Author and speaker Chip Ingram quotes C.S. Lewis as saying, "Joy is the serious business of heaven." If you've lost the joy in life, Chip was in that same place. He was grumpy and negative about his circumstances. But one chapter in the New Testament started him on a new path. Hear about his change of perspective on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy...

People are dealing with an onslaught of issues like anxiety, grief, mental illness, family troubles, and hopelessness. What happens when hurting people come to church? Author Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. James Sells believe this is a pivotal moment for the church. Can people of faith help solve the mental health crisis? Don’t miss the encouragement on Wednesday’s Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
When Hurting People Come to Church by Shaunti Feldhahn and James N. Sells
TheChurchCares.com

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

Chris Fabr...

Do you feel restless and frustrated with your Christian life? Are you dissatisfied with where you are as a believer? Pastor and bestselling author Gary Thomas knows that feeling. And he wants to help you dismantle a dozen lies that rob your intimacy with God. What are the falsehoods we don't even know we believe? Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Life You Were Reborn to Live by Gary Thomas

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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He was one of the NFL's premier running backs. And in his ten years on the gridiron, he learned some important lessons about making the most of every opportunity. Former Chicago Bear and New York Jet Matt Forte says if you want to make an impact, play every down in every game in every season. There's power in staying in the game both on the football field and in the game of life. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every Season by Matt Forte

Bill found something he thought was gone for good. We're going to hear a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" when listeners exclaimed, "I found it!" For Bill, who is Dr. William Lane Craig, it was a book he bought just before his college graduation. He thought he had loaned it to someone who hadn’t given it back. You have to hear where it was! I found it! Hear the stories on Chris Fabry Live.

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

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On a "Best of Chris Fabry Live," you'll hear Christian apologist and YouTube sensation Melissa Dougherty. Her book, Happy Lies, explains how a movement you might never have heard of shaped our self-obsessed world. How did we become so toxically subjective? Why is endless positivity inherently destructive? And how we can live with faithful truth and genuine love in a self-obsessed time? Hear the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World by Melissa Dougherty

October thank you gift:
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Don't miss a "Best of Chris Fabry Live" love story. Rebecca and Cubbie caught each other's eyes across a crowded room in Los Angeles. From that first look, they knew there was something magical happening. But it wasn't a journey without struggle and difficulty. Don't miss Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family and Being Found by True Love by Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink

October thank you gift:
I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram

Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To...

What does forgiving someone, even when they haven't asked for it, do to the forgiver? The recent public forgiveness exhibited by Erika Kirk has captivated hearts around the world. How do you find the strength to express that kind of love to others? What does that exercise do for the one who forgives? If you’ve experienced forgiving someone, tell your story on Chris Fabry Live.

September thank you gift:
The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

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Become a Back...

In February, Chris Fabry Live visited the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Dallas. We welcomed three guests to talk about the power of radio to rescue. Authors and speakers Ron Hutchcraft, Karl Clauson, and Dr. Michael Rydelnik will join Chris talk about the way radio is still being used by God to reach hearts and lives through the transforming power of the gospel. Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Resources mentioned:
A Life That Matters by Ron Hutchcraft
50 Most Important Bible Questions by Michael Rydelnik
If you trusted in Jesus, text NEW...

Paul from Saxeville, Wisconsin, called Chris Fabry Live last week. He lives on the Pine River in that little town. He sent pictures of his horses and a double rainbow. Chris told him he ought to publish a calendar. We want you to call and describe a snapshot of the beauty of your town or city or what you see at this time of year. Your calendar snapshot is coming up on Chris Fabry Live.

September thank you gift:
The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

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Help for your disrupted journey is coming on Chris Fabry Live. Whether you're a parent, spouse, child, or friend, when your loved one's life is wracked by illness, your life changes too. How do you walk with your loved one through chronic pain and health struggles? Don't miss an honest and deeply personal story from Nate Brooks as he gives hope for caregivers and companions of hurting people on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Disrupted Journey: Walking with Your Loved One through Chronic Pain and Illness by Nate Brooks

September thank you gift:
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If you've ever felt your life lacked purpose and meaning and that you longed to feel closer to God, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Singer, songwriter and author Evan Craft will take you on an inspiring, life-changing cycling journey across South America. He and a group of friends went on this ride of a lifetime. Hear about how going "the extra mile" might change your life. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Extra Mile: An Extraordinary Cycling Journey to Find Faith and Purpose by Evan Craft with Craig Borlase

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"I have been tutored in the spiritual life through the wonder of books." So says our guest, author and President of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Jeff Crosby. He believes the wonder of reading unfurls the glory of God. It shapes our spiritual journey. Why should we read? What should we read, other than the Bible? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading by Jeff Crosby

Resource mentioned:
The Christy Awards

September thank you gift:
The Man on the Mi...

Don't miss the return of those boys of the Bible, they put the chat in eschatology and the air in inerrancy—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham—that's right, the two Michaels return to Chris Fabry Live! We'll entertain your biblical questions about heaven, prophecy, the Christian life or some difficult verse you're struggling with. Maybe it's a difference in theology you have with a friend. Join the biblical fun with the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live.

September thank you gift:
The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

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What's the best thing you've seen in the last week or two? Maybe it's something from nature. You saw a sunset that took your breath away. Or it might be a person who returned—a friend from high school? A prodigal child? Someone did something kind and you noticed it? Think about something good you've seen lately and let's encourage each other. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live at the Radio Backyard Fence.

September thank you gift:
The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

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We tend to be forgetful people. Perhaps that’s why, in the Bible, God often reminds us to remember. Don't miss a conversation about how to remember. Our guest is author and musical artist Andrew Osenga. In a noisy world where so many things compete for our attention, how do we hear the voice and experience the presence of God? Let’s remember together—on Chris Fabry Live.

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How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith by Andrew Osenga

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Talk with speaker on Truth for Life, author and retired pastor Alistair Begg. There are three stories in the gospels that show the radical transformation Jesus can bring. Each story provides hope, restoration, and a way back to God. Hear about the "Man on the middle cross" and what that story means for your hope of heaven on Chris Fabry Live.

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The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

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She’s back! It's the return of Dr. Rosalie de Rosset. She'll talk about the idea of cultivating the discipline of teachability. Being a know-it-all isn't a fruit of the spirit. Following Jesus means we learn from Him and we learn from the people and situations He allows us to experience. Can you even learn from your enemies? Don't miss Rosie on Chris Fabry Live.

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A Teachable Spirit by A.J. Swoboda

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We're going to the devil's newsroom. Pastor and author Jeff Schreve says the Enemy wants you to believe lies such as, "God isn't really good." "God doesn't want the best for you." "God could never forgive that sin." "God could never truly love you." These lies are as old as time, and yet we still believe them. Hear some encouraging truth on Chris Fabry Live.

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The Devil's Newsroom by Jeff Schreve

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The murder of Charlie Kirk Wednesday has dominated the news cycle. And many of those commenting have said they are trying to process that event and are having a hard time. We're going to do a little more processing with speaker and author Ron Hutchcraft. Events like this assassination can lead us to eternal truth. If you're struggling, don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

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After Wednesday's tragic killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, we talk with Alisa Childers about lament and how to process the events. How can we continue to dialogue with others when you disagree? Then we talk about Alisa's dad, Chuck Girard. He was a pioneer in the world of contemporary Christian music before contemporary Christian music existed. We'll salute the life, ministry and music of Chuck, who passed away a month ago. Don't miss the program on Chris Fabry Live.

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What is your second half assignment? Maybe you're retired and you're doing something that you always wanted to do in the second half—or some new opportunity has presented itself to you and you’re excited about what's ahead. Your story might give someone else an idea of how to use their second half. Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

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Just about everyone and their brother has seen the viral video of the homerun ball. A dad grabbed the baseball and put it in the glove of his son who was celebrating a birthday. What a great scene. It’s what happened next that’s our topic on Chris Fabry Live. Another fan felt the dad had taken the ball from her. That interaction brought intense reaction online. Let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.

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Good books, good stories help us understand the world and ourselves. They awaken us to truth, warn us about falsehood, and provide unforgettable examples. You’ll hear from two guests who believe that good books open our hearts to beauty and wonder. How can you help your children build insight and discernment as they navigate today’s literary culture? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

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The Redeemed Reader

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Verbivores unite! A verbivore enjoys words and we're going to have a little fun with the word you unknowingly mispronounced. Maybe for years you said it incorrectly. What was the word? Who corrected you? Chris has had this happen a few times through the years and it's painful to be wrong. But it's good to know the truth, right? Tell us the word you mispronounced when you join us for Chris Fabry Live.

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Is there something in your past, maybe your childhood, that has left its mark? Some kind of trauma that knocks on the door of your heart? Julie Busler believes our childhood wounds can either turn us away from God or toward him. And the path that leads to a deeper relationship with God is lament. How do you live securely in the Father's love when you didn’t experience that in childhood? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

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Hopeful Sorrow: Turning to God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away by Julie Busler

Our children are growing up in a gender-confused world. How can you raise gender-confident kids in such a time as this? That's the question we'll tackle on Chris Fabry Live. Founder of Celebrate Kids Dr. Kathy Koch has practical, biblical advice for parents in a new, helpful resource. Hear this timely discussion on Chris Fabry Live.

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Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design by Kathy Koch, Ph.D., and Jeff Myers, Ph.D.

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Why does God love you? Is it because you're a good person? Does He love you because you have something to offer Him? Wealth? Beauty? Oghosa Iyamu believes the Bible teaches God's love is impartial. The world divides and excludes people in so many ways. But God's love is offered freely to all who will receive it. Hear more about that good news and what it means to you on Chris Fabry Live.

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Forever Welcomed: A Study on God's Impartial Love for All by Oghosa Iyamu

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What do you have to have every time you begin each workday? Maybe it’s something at your desk or at the cash register or in the cab of your truck. Wherever you work, what do you have to have with you in order to feel ready for the job ahead? Get to know your fellow back fence listeners a little better on Chris Fabry Live.

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We're going to pull back the curtain and take a look at the underground church in China. Our guest is "Mr. D," who trains and resources persecuted pastors in China so that they can reach their own people. He also works with believers in North Korea and other countries. You'll hear encouraging stories about how God is reaching hearts and lives in countries where it's difficult to live for Christ. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

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Dr. Juli Slattery returns to talk more about surrendered sexuality. She says many are resonating with the idea that God is not waiting for you to clean up your act. He's not standing at the portal of heaven frowning at your struggles. What He wants most is for you to trust Him with your journey. Now, what does that mean when it comes to sexual trauma, betrayal, children struggling with their gender? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.

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Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything by Juli Slattery

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Are you living with mental chaos that keeps you stuck and drains your hope? Pastor and author Kyle Idleman believes much of our anxiety and struggles begin with our own thinking. He says there's a biblical way to control these out-of-control thoughts so that we take them captive. What thinking patterns are sabotaging your life and relationship with God? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

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Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back by Kyle Idleman

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If you’re living somewhere between curated perfection and chaos as a mother, you don’t want to miss Chris Fabry Live. Author, speaker, and homeschool mom Jamie Erickson says if you are an overwhelmed mom, it's time to quiet the chaos and reclaim what matters most. The overwhelm does not have to steal the joy of your motherhood journey. Hear encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

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Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson

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Do you struggle with feeling like God is disappointed with you? That He looks over the portals of heaven and shakes His head when He sees you? Dr. Kyle DiRoberts says from the first verse in the Bible to the very last, there's a thread that holds humanity's story together—and that thread is grace. Have you received it? Are you living in that grace beyond salvation? Hear a liberating conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

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Grace Beyond Salvation by Kyle DiRoberts

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He was a force of nature. His voice was unmistakable. His counsel about family issues was both biblical and practical. With the passing of Dr. James Dobson on August 21, 2025, you'll hear a conversation we had a few years ago when we talked about his radio programs, his films and books. Don't miss Dr. James Dobson in his own words on Chris Fabry Live.

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When he was 14, he picked up a guitar. Then he began writing from his heart. You may know him from songs such as "The Robe," "The Love of Christ," and "Life is Precious." He's been through some deep physical struggles and now he's back! Don't miss an encouraging conversation with singer and songwriter Wes King on Chris Fabry Live.

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How do you help your teenager tame their anger and deal with the drama in their lives? Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Jennifer Thomas want to help you guide your teen through the conflict they're facing. They say that with the proper tools, teens can learn to respond to conflict and deepen their relationships instead of spiraling into isolation, anger, and broken friendships. Get some help on Chris Fabry Live.

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A Teen's Guide to Conflict: How to Deal with Drama, Manage Anger, and Make Things Right by Gary Chapman with Jennifer Thomas and Paige...

Are you following the real Jesus or one who fits your own concept of him? Author and pastor Shane Pruitt helps identify the counterfeit versions of Jesus created by personal preference, societal norms, and misguided beliefs. Have you believed in a personal genie Jesus who gives you everything you want? How about the non-judgmental Jesus who never confronts sin? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

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Not My Jesus: Reclaiming the Truth, Rejecting the Idols (Bible study) by Shane Pruitt

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Don't miss the return of those boys of the Bible, they put the chat in eschatology and the air in inerrancy—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham—that's right, the two Michaels return! Ask your question about a difficult verse—or the meaning of a Proverb—or maybe you’re struggling with a theological or Christian life question. Join the biblical fun with the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live.

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Have you been scammed? Through an email, a text to your phone, or someone who promised to do work they didn't finish? Your scam story, though it might be embarrassing, may help prevent someone else from being scammed. Scammers want us to keep those stories hidden. They want you to feel ashamed so you stay silent. Let's bring the scammers' schemes to light on Chris Fabry Live.

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TGC Article: Scams...and How to Avoid the Worst Sort

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Can you really share your heart with God or do you need to hold back? Can you tell Him all of your doubts and despair and fears? We welcome back author and professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Moody Theological Seminary, Dr. Ryan Cook. He'll show how the Psalms instruct us to bring all our cares and concerns to the Father. What verse from the Psalms do you identify with in your life right now? Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

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Talking with God: Daily Readings Through the Psalms by Ryan...

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.

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Legacy Live (available Aug 22) by The Archers

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We all go through some sort of trauma in our lives, and many times we struggle under the weight of its memory. If that's you, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Author and counselor Lisa Saruga says trauma wants you to believe all hope is lost and that your experience defines you. Lisa has a story of deep trauma that left her struggling to survive. Can you find wholeness after a deep wound? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.

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The Trauma Tree: Going Beyond Survival, Growing Toward Wholeness by Lisa Saruga

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Do you struggle with feeling like God is disappointed with you? That He looks over the portals of heaven and shakes His head when He sees you? Dr. Kyle DiRoberts says from the first verse in the Bible to the very last, there's a thread that holds humanity's story together—and that thread is grace. Have you received it? Are you living in that grace beyond salvation? Hear a liberating conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

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Grace Beyond Salvation by Kyle DiRoberts

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We're going to have a conversation about your neighbor. The other day Chris needed a favor from his neighbor, but he didn't want to ask because it was an unusual request. He didn't want to bother him. Do you identify with that? What's the most unusual request you have ever asked of your neighbor? Or, what has your neighbor asked of you? To borrow a tool? A ride to an appointment? Corral a horse? Help us get to know you and your neighbor on Chris Fabry Live.

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No matter how you became a single mom, you share the same challenges and fears all single moms have. You may feel stretched to the limit. You may suspect your children need more than you're able to give. How are you going to do this on your own? PeggySue Wells, a single mom of seven, will talk about the 10 best decisions a single mom can make. Hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live."

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The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make by PeggySue Wells

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When you or someone you love has ADHD, you realize that everyone in the family is affected by that diagnosis. Dr. Tamara Rosier believes you don't cure or solve ADHD, but you can live well with it. She's written a guidebook that includes practical steps for the whole family that has been impacted by ADHD. Don't miss the encouragement on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live."

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You, Me, and Our ADHD Family by Tamara Rosier

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Many parents see the dangers of smartphones for their kids and teens and have decided to opt out. 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 Chris Fabry Live.

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The Tech Exit by Clare Morell

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Dr. Rosalie de Rosset returns to talk about sacred space. Theaters have become one of the few places in our culture where people are encouraged to turn off their phones. Rosie believes we need this for our churches as well as our individual lives. What is a sacred space and how do you choose transcendence when we're drowning in technology? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

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Unseduced and Unshaken

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What is the ding in your life right now? Chris' daughter has one of those fancy, newfangled windshields, and she got behind a truck and you guessed it, a rock flew up and put a ding in the glass. Her response was, "Don’t let the ding get you down." So what ding is getting you down? What is stealing your joy? Encourage others with your story on Chris Fabry Live.

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We're going to drive through the Bible and you get to steer the bus! What passageturned the light on for you? Did you hear a message from your pastor or someone on the radio that helped change the course of your life? What was that passage and what difference did it make? The story you share might be just the thing someone else needs to hear. Share your encouraging passage on Chris Fabry Live.

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Drive Through the Bible by Colin S. Smith

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Wednesday is International Friendship Day and we're going to celebrate on with a conversation with the founder of Friendship Lab, Sheridan Voysey. His goal is to help adult friendships flourish. The bad news is there is a lot of work to do. Loneliness is at epidemic proportions. About one in five U.S. adults and 30 percent of pastors report they have no close friends. What's the answer? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.

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Friendship Lab

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A listener to Chris Fabry Live wrote, "I am struggling with God being good and allowing all the kids and families to die in the Texas floods. Their prayers were not answered." We're going to talk about God’s sovereignty and goodness in light of the Texas floods with author and speaker Ray Pritchard. He says the deepest thinkers in church history have wrestled with this question. Hear the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

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Drive Through the Bible by Colin S. Smith

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Are you willing to be the weak one? Meet Kevan and Tommy, lifelong friends who believe your need, your weakness might be just the thing God uses to help you develop deeper relationships and a strong community. What might happen in your life if instead of hiding your weaknesses or trying to be strong, you moved toward dependence on others? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.

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The Hospitality of Need by Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton

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