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Chris Fabry Live

Moody Radio

Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Networks:

Moody Radio

Description:

Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

Twitter:

@ChrisFabry

Language:

English

Contact:

820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610


Episodes
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A Pastor's Journey Through Depression

6/24/2025
In the summer of 2008, Pastor Bruce Overstreet was on Chris Fabry Live to report of his bicycle trip across America. He became a lifelong member of the Radio Backyard Fence. What listeners didn't know was that Bruce had gone through a debilitating season of depression. If that's what you're going through or if you love someone who's traveling that road, don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: The Better Path: Finding Your Way Out of Depression June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Tears in My Eyes

6/23/2025
There were a lot of tears in the eyes of Jerry Jenkins last summer. The New York Times bestselling author will talk about that moment when he stood behind his son on the set of The Chosen, and the memories that flooded. Has that ever happened to you—a moment when you were overwhelmed by something and experienced it with your child? Don't miss Jerry's story on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: The Chosen: Not My Will (Novel 5) "The Miracle of the Miracle of the Fish" The Chosen behind-the-scenes June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Exciting Summer Plans

6/20/2025
As we hurtle toward the end of June, Chris Fabry wants to know your exciting summer plans. Friday at the Radio Backyard Fence—tell Chris what you can't wait to do in summer of '25. You'll hear from a friend of his who is speaking at a life-changing conference. Are you going somewhere and you can't wait? Are you looking forward to fishing with your grandkids? Are you getting married? Don't miss the fun on Chris Fabry Live. Resources mentioned: Warrior Leadership Summit, June 30-July 5, 2025 On Eagles' Wings - HopeforNativeAmerica.com June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Good Grief

6/19/2025
If you're dealing with grief and loss right now, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Author and blended family expert Ron Deal believes the loss you’re going through runs on two, parallel rails. One is deep sadness. The other is hope. They travel side-by-side but never cancel each other. So how do you lean into "good grief?" Find out on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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From Parenting Advice to Personal Trials and Growth

6/18/2025
Mark Gregston is known for his down-to-earth, common sense parenting advice. He’s given real hope and practical help for parents of teenagers. But on this Chris Fabry Live, Mark describes a personal health struggle he's been through in the last year. Hear about the change in his life's outlook after coming close to death and needing a transplant. Hear more from Mark Gregston on Chris Fabry Live. Resource mentioned: Daily Hope for Families: A Heartlight Devotional by Mark Gregston Grace for the Unexpected Journey: A 60-Day Devotional for Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Caregivers by Deborah Barr June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Why I'm Still a Christian

6/17/2025
Know anyone who's deconstructing their faith? Radio and podcast host Justin Brierley has been having conversations with skeptics and atheists for the past 20 years. On the other side of those discussions, he's more convinced than ever about the claims of Jesus. How do you respond to some of the hard questions about Christianity? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Why I'm Still a Christian: After Two Decades of Conversations with Skeptics and Atheists—The Reason I Believe Also mentioned: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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The Sabbath Way

6/16/2025
We live in a fast-paced, chaotic, over-scheduled world. Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Travis West believes the concept of "Sabbath" isn't designed to fit into our lives. He says it's a way of living every day. How can you find that kind of peace and delight and gratitude and transformation? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: The Sabbath Way: Making Room in Your Life for Rest, Connection, and Delight June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Thanks, Dad

6/13/2025
In a novel Chris Fabry was reading, the main character remembered something his father taught him. Out loud he said, "Thanks, Dad." Whether your father is living or not, you'll get the opportunity to express gratitude during our final conversation of the week. What did your dad do or say that sticks with you? Even if you didn't have the best dad in the world, don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Thanks, Dad

6/13/2025
In a novel Chris Fabry was reading, the main character remembered something his father taught him. Out loud he said, "Thanks, Dad." Whether your father is living or not, you'll get the opportunity to express gratitude during our final conversation of the week. What did your dad do or say that sticks with you? Even if you didn't have the best dad in the world, don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

Duration:00:45:38

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When I Think of My Dad...

6/12/2025
Finish this sentence: When I think of my dad, I think about _____. When Chris' friend, Ally, thinks about her dad, the image that comes to her mind is a can of fruit cocktail. Hear her story and then we want to hear from you. What image comes into your mind when you think of your earthly father? Don't miss the encouragement as we pay tribute to dads on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Truth in a Culture of Chaos

6/11/2025
We live in a post-modern, post-religion, post-everything society. Our era is marked by a disdain for truth, let alone the truth of God’s Word. Pastor and author Dr. Mike Glenn wants to help pastors and leaders who want to reach the world with the truth of the Gospel. How do you do that when we live in a post-truth world? Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Preaching in a Post-Truth World: Recentering the Pulpit in a Chaotic World June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Voices of Wisdom: Larry McCarthy

6/10/2025
As soon as I heard Pastor Larry McCarthy speak, I knew I wanted to know more. You'll hear from Larry, who is an assistant pastor at Moody Church in Chicago. His focus is on compassion, seniors, and local outreach. And through the years he's learned life lessons through the ups and downs, the victories and losses. His journey will encourage you! So don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Challenges to Your Faith

6/9/2025
Want to have a productive conversation with someone who’s challenging your faith? Founder and president of Stand To Reason Greg Koukl will help guide us in persuasive conversations about hot-button topics. Is the Bible trustworthy? How do you know the Gospel is true? Greg wrote a game plan for discussing your convictions with skeptics. Hear his clear-thinking message on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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The Song in Your Head

6/6/2025
Ever wake up in the morning with a song in your head or your heart and you have no idea why it's there? Talk about that unbidden song you encountered. Why do you think it popped into your mind and stuck with you? It might be a hymn or a worship song, or it could be some pop tune you heard as a child. The song in your head—hear the musical conversation on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Benefits of Being Heavenly Minded

6/5/2025
What are we going to do for eternity? Is it one big church service? Award-winning author Dr. John Koessler will talk about what the hope of heaven does for us in the here and now. John believes knowing the truth about our heavenly reality and the life to come is the key that unlocks the secret to practical, holy living. Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: On Things Above June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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How to Speak Life to Your Husband

6/4/2025
How do you speak life to your husband when all you want to do is yell at him? That's the provocative question we'll deal with on Chris Fabry Live. Ann spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage and for her husband, Dave, to be more attentive, involved, and helpful. But nagging and yelling didn't work. What did? Find out from Dave and Ann Wilson on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Enchanted Living

6/3/2025
Enchantment is defined as a feeling of great pleasure or delight. It's like being under a magical spell. Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, our correspondent to delight and wonder, returns to talk about enchanted living. She says what enchants us will determine the texture of our faith. The world is running toward forbidden enchantment. What will we choose? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Resources mentioned: Unseduced and Unshaken by Rosalie de Rosset Living in Wonder by Rod Dreher Life Without Lack by Dallas Willard "Today" by Billy Collins "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski "God's World" by Edna St. Vincent Millay June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Bible Q & A: June 2025

6/2/2025
It's the return of those boys of the Bible! They put the chat in eschatology, they put the "men" in commentary. Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham—that's right, the two Michaels are in the house for our June Bible questions and answers program. Is there a problem passage or a theological conundrum you're dealing with? Talk with the Two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) 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.

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Memories of Childhood Reading

5/30/2025
Take me back to your childhood. Take me back to that moment when your mom or dad or grandparent pulled you up onto their lap, held you close, and read you a story. What was the book that was read to you? And is there a story you're reading to your children or grandchildren? Your rich recollection might encourage someone else. Don't miss the childhood reading memories on Chris Fabry Live. Resource mentioned: Until All Hear radio special, airing May 31, 5-7pm CT May thank you gift: Home is Right Where 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.

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Choose Joy

5/29/2025
C.S. Lewis said, "Joy is the serious business of heaven." If you've lost your joy for life, author and Bible teacher Chip Ingram wants to have a word with you. He was in that place where 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: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life May thank you gift: Home is Right Where 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.

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