Chris Fabry Live

What name were you known by when you were a child? Earlier this week, Dr. Walter Strickland's grandmother revealed they used to call him "Little Bobby" when he was a child. And his memory of that story and how he views it now made me think there's something about childhood names we need to talk about. It's the perfect Friday conversation on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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've been reading the Bible but you're stuck on a book, a chapter, or a verse—there's help on the way! Those biblical troubadours, the boys of the Bible are back. I'm talking about the two Michaels—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham. They put the men in commentary and the "ain't" in saints! Call with your question and bring your Bible to the Radio Backyard Fence on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 a conversation Chris Fabry has prayed would happen—and you're going to hear again from Colleen Chao. Colleen joined Chris in 2022 and talked about her terminal diagnosis. Since then, listeners have called and emailed, wondering how Colleen is doing. You're going to find out and hear about a new project she's working on. Don't miss the encouragement from Colleen Chao on Chris Fabry Live. Resources mentioned: Chris Fabry Live interview with Colleen, 4/19/22 Chris Fabry Live interview with Colleen, 10/20/22 Chris Fabry Live interview with Colleen, 11/1/23 Book: In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God Book: Out of the Shadow World For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

In January, author and professor Dr. Walter Strickland talked about the influence of the church on the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Strickland is back to talk more about the history of African American Christianity. He has completed a groundbreaking, two-volume work on the dynamic witness of the Black church in the United States. Don't miss the encouragement from history on Chris Fabry Live. Resources mentioned: Chris Fabry Live interview with Dr. Strickland, January 20, 2025 Swing Low, Volume 1 Swing Low, Volume 2 For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

As we celebrate Presidents' Day, we're also going to celebrate Black History Month. In January, author and professor Dr. Walter Strickland mentioned the influence his grandmother has had on his life. You'll hear a conversation with a woman who was at the "I Have A Dream" speech in 1963. Hear a voice of wisdom—Belvia Jean Strickland—on Chris Fabry Live. Resource mentioned: Chris Fabry Live interview with Dr. Strickland, January 20, 2025 Swing Low, Volume 1 Swing Low, Volume 2 For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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's a question that is part of the DNA of Chris Fabry Live. What does love look like? We want to hear your answer. How has someone shown you love? It could be a spouse, a parent, a teacher, your child, a friend, or a stranger. What practical way has someone treated you with love? Your example might be the motivation someone needs to hear. What does love look like? Join the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 our next Chris Fabry Live, you'll hear Christian apologist and YouTube sensation Melissa Dougherty. Her new 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. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

That bundle of joy you brought home from the hospital has now flown the nest. Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you figure out how to adapt to the new phases in your relationship. Has that adult child moved back home? Do you have conflict over choices they’re making? Is your adult child estranged from you? Hear some help and hope on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 a caregiver or you know someone caring for a child with special needs, a spouse with an illness, or maybe an aging parent, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Jess Ronne is walking the caregiving trail with grit and grace. She and her husband have eight children and they founded a residential home for disabled adults. Hear hope and encouragement for your caregiving journey on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 Valentine's Week, so you're going to hear a 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. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

Winners, losers and underdogs. Why do we hate teams that succeed? Why do we love to hate sports teams that go on winning streaks? And why do we love the underdog more often than not? This question directly corresponds to an upcoming football game—of course—but it also speaks to the heart of followers of Jesus. Is it okay to root against a team because you don't like them? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

Are you ready to stop waiting to live and step into what God has for you right here, right now? On the next Chris Fabry Live, Cassandra Speer will talk about how to stop waiting for permission to pursue your God-given purpose. If you feel inadequate, uncertain or disqualified, don't miss the encouragement to live a life of abundance and mission. Resource: Ready as You Are For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

Something happened to host Chris Fabry the other day and he can't wait to talk about it on the program. A flood of memories triggered for him in his front yard. He was in the middle of that activity when he recalled doing that same thing years ago. Has that ever happened to you? Those memories can stir regret or guilt—as well as warm, comforting thoughts. Need some encouragement? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 are many common threats to a good marriage—but Arlene Pellicane believes you don't have to be a victim to them. Arlene says if you make four key decisions, your marriage can go from a life sentence to a celebration. How can you make marriage easier? If you love your spouse but don't particularly like him or her right now, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Resources mentioned: National Marriage Week Book: Making Marriage Easier For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

Before she turned 18, Tori moved through more than a dozen foster homes and experienced abuse and dysfunction. But she broke the patterns that held her back and she wants to help you do the same. Tori Hope Petersen shares her story and reveals how you can overcome a painful past and break the patterns that are breaking you. Hear the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

So many responded to our January 29 program that you're we're going to do a part-two conversation. The question was, "What is one blessing of growing older?" In a world that is committed to talking about the negatives of aging, let's talk about more of the positives. What you share might encourage someone older or younger than you. Join the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

Tom has written about his work in the Middle East for a number of years. He's told the stories of secret agents for Jesus, Muslims who are responding to the gospel in record numbers, and believers who are living out their faith in the midst of persecution. But Tom Doyle has been through his own fire in the last few months. Don't miss the encouragement from his personal journey on the next Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 are feeling "old and full of days" like Job, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Dr. John Koessler returns to talk about how age affects us—physically, socially, and spiritually. Does increased age change how you think of God? What does age do to your sense of purpose? How do you face increasing weakness, the loss of friends, and the feeling of being an outsider in the life of the church? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 our next Chris Fabry Live, hear the spiritual journey of one woman. She tried to find contentment in many things before she found what Jesus offered. Now she's serving as a chaplain in a county jail, encouraging the staff. Don't miss Linda's journey on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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 sin has hold of your life? What one recurring negative pattern would you like to change? Pastor, author, and radio host Karl Clauson says whatever your "one thing" is, God has the power to help you kill that sin. What is your part in that process? Learn how to conquer and kill the one thing so you can be fully alive in Christ. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.