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Author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson will identify the false gospels shaping our lives. She says we need to unveil seven pervasive cultural lies and replace them with seven gospel-centered habits that reflect the true nature of Jesus. How can we be intentional about knowing and resisting the false stories swirling around us? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Habits of Resistance by Elizabeth Woodson

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The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott

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As we celebrate Black History month, we'll dive into the deep pool of the Black musical tradition. Our guest is associate professor of communication at Wheaton College and Scholar-in-Residence at The Redemption Church, Dr. Theon Hill. How do the rhythms and melodies of faith, resilience, and hope shape the Christian worship we experience today? Don't miss the musical conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Songs discussed:
Paul Robeson, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
Billie Holiday, "Strange Fruit"
The Edwin Hawkins Singers, "Oh Happy Day"
Marvin Gaye, "What's Going On"
Tupac Shakur, "Keep Ya Head...

We live in age of deception where what you see is not always real. Author and apologist Abdu Murray will tackle how A.I. and identity ideology are collapsing reality―and what we can do about it. He believes the trends we're seeing are spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—and What to Do About It by Abdu Murray

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The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapm...

National Marriage Week runs February 7-14 and this year's theme is "Together with Purpose." The goal is to encourage couples to deepen their shared purpose and serve each other, their families, and their community. On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, bestselling author and speaker Arlene Pellicane wants to know, "What is something you and your spouse accomplished together that you could not have done by yourself?" Don't miss the marriage encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
National Marriage Week

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The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary C...

If you made a resolution to go deeper in your devotional life, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. One of our guests is retired professor at Moody Bible Institute Dr. Ron Sauer. He has decades of experience discipling students and his new podcast is about getting the most out of your quiet time. If you want to experience the benefits of digging deeply into scripture, don't miss the conversation.

Featured resources:
Quiet Time with Dr. Ron Sauer podcast
Moody Alumni magazine interview with Dr. Sauer

February thank you gift:
The Love Language That...

Bringing an infant home from the hospital is a wonderful, life-altering event. But there's a problem. How do you deal with the exhaustion? If you are being deprived of sleep because of a new baby, Deana Thayer has some advice. She's an infant sleep consultant and parent coach. What's the best way to help mom, dad, and baby learn better sleep habits? Hear the practical help on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Article: Infant Sleep: Laying the Foundation
Article: Everything New Parents Should Know About Baby Cribs

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How do you grow your faith? How do you get from where you are spiritually, to where you want to be? On Chris Fabry Live, author and speaker Hanna Seymour says small, simple habits can grow your faith in big ways. But how do you find time for spiritual growth when life is so chaotic? Can you really experience a deeper, more meaningful faith in the middle of the busyness? Hear encouragement for your soul today. 

Featured resource:
Everyday Spiritual Habits by Hanna Seymour

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Are you ready for a love language breakthrough? The New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages has an answer to this important question: what is the love language that matters most? Dr. Gary Chapman says the answer has a lot to do with the other person in the equation and their love language dialect. Hear practical help on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott

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When Cole Burgett was young, he loved Star Wars. He wanted to live on Tattoine like Luke Skywalker. But as he grew, Cole realized there were threads running between that galaxy far away and the dusty frontier towns of the American West he read about in Louis L'Amour novels. What does the moral imagination of these genres tell us about ourselves, our longings, and God? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Article: Where the Frontier Meets the Galaxy: The Western Genre and the Moral Imagination of Star Wars by Cole Burgett

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It's the return of those boys of the Bible! They put the chat in eschatology and the odd in podcast. I'm talking about the Two Michaels—Open Line's Dr. Michael Rydelnik and his biblical compadre, Dr. Michael Vanlaningham. Your biblical conundrums will be addressed, so call early and often. Your question might be just what someone else needs to hear. Don't miss the Two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live.

Mentioned resource:
The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik

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There’s a lot to talk about with the President of Moody Bible Institute and speaker on Bold Steps, Dr. Mark Jobe. He is seeing God on the move in some amazing places. And God is on the move in his own life because he recently announced that his time of leading Moody is coming to an end in a few months. We’ll talk about that life transition and get some encouragement on this episode of Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Quiet Revival Podcast
Article: "Dr. Mark Jobe Passing Baton of Leadership to Next Mood...

One of the recurring topics tackled on Chris Fabry Live is the spiritual discipline of letting go. Author and professor Dr. Rosalie de Rosset is back with a new perspective on the subject. She says letting go is a repeating decision we make in every area of our lives. Our possessions, our relationships, our longing for the past and desire for things to not change. What do you need to let go of? Hear Rosie on Chris Fabry Live.

Recommended resource:
Living Sacrifice by Helen Roseveare

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians...

If you're going through a grief cycle, don't miss a conversation with Dr. Ray Mitsch. He wrote a book on the seasons of grief that explains a lot about why it’s not about "getting over" the losses of our lives, but allowing them to help us grow and mature. This is not an academic exercise for him—he's going through his own fresh grief. Hear the story and the hope on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Seasons of our Grief: Embracing the Journey by Dr. Ray Mitsch

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How...

"I Can Only Imagine" is a song that struck a deep chord in hearts around the world. The film about Bart Millard's story also made a big impact. Hear the rest of the story of Bart and Shannon Millard. There's a new film releasing that shows the struggles their family tried to overcome after the hit song released. Don't miss the conversation with Bart and Shannon on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Even If: Trusting God Through the Fire by Bart Millard and Shannon Millard with Robert Nolan
I Can Only Imagine 2 film

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The doctor asked a simple question of Christin and her husband. "Are you sure you won't consider a reduction?" Hear the story of an expectant mother of twins who was told she should terminate the pregnancy of one of her children. How do you respond to a devastating prenatal diagnosis? And what happened to that baby who was given little chance at life? Don’t miss the story on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Saving Nate: Choosing Life after a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis by Christin Rosa

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How Should Christians Th...

God is on the move today in the hearts of people. Do you believe that? Do you see evidence of that in your world? You'll hear stories that will encourage you about God stirring hearts and minds. You'll hear about an incredible opportunity that's been opened for the gospel to enter death row at a prison in Louisiana. Share your evidence of God at work on Chris Fabry Live.

Resources mentioned:
Malachi Dads (men) Bible study tools
Hannah's Gift (women) Bible study tools
Only God: Transforming One Inmate and Family at a Time by...

Chris Fabry is feeling bad about feeling bad. He thinks he ought to be joyful about the sale of the land and home where he grew up. But there's a deep sense of loss that came with signing that contract. The place where his roots grew deeply is no longer in his family. Have you ever struggled with that situation? Give Chris a little help on Chris Fabry Live.

Mentioned resource:
The Seasons of our Grief: Embracing the Journey by Dr. Ray Mitsch

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel...

On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we welcome back Dr. Walter Strickland, Jr. His two-book series, Swing Low, is a history of Black Christianity in the U.S. He'll guide us on a Swing Low Experience, hearing from African American pastors and teachers from the past. Don't miss the stirring words of Dr. King you may have never heard—Monday on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Swing Low Experience
Swing Low, Volume 1: A History of Black Christianity in the United States by Walter R. Strickland II
Swing Low, Volume 2: An Anthology of Black Christianity in...

What happens when you let God redefine success? Meet singer and songwriter Drew Parker. He's been nominated for GRAMMY and Country Music Association awards. He's sung at the Grand Ole Opry and chased the music dream for years. But despite the acclaim and radio play, he felt a deep emptiness and spiritual unrest. Hear his story and songs on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Drew Parker - "BLAME JESUS" music video
Drew Parker - "Hanging Up a Hat" Short Film (My Testimony)

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How Should Christians Think About Israel...

It's one of the most controversial topics in the culture as well as the church. Open Line's Dr. Michael Rydelnik returns for a biblical discussion answering this question: How should Christians think about Israel? What do God's covenants, biblical prophecy, and the New Testament reveal to us about the Jewish people and the modern state of Israel? Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live!

Featured resource:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik

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How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik

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There seems to be a heaviness in our world, a struggle deeper than what is on the surface of our lives. Author and professor Dr. Mark Talbot returns to give hope and understanding about the suffering we experience as believers. How can we correctly situate our suffering within God's redemptive plan? If you're struggling with that, don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured Resource:
Give Me Understanding That I May Live by Mark Talbot

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik

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He spoke and wrote about the power of God's Word to change hearts and lives. His encouragement for men was to step up and become shepherd leaders. It's a tribute to the life, ministry, and voice of Robert Wolgemuth. Hear encouragement for your soul as we honor a man who was used by God to challenge and encourage us all. Hear Robert Wolgemuth in his own words on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Revive Our Hearts Tribute page to Robert Wolgemuth
Robert Wolgemuth Obituary
You Can Trust God to Write Your Story by Nancy...

How can we learn from unexpected people and situations? Professor, author, and pastor Dr. A.J. Swoboda will encourages us to cultivate a teachable spirit. We live in a distracted, mind-numbed, polarized world with people full of contempt for others. How do Christians develop the discipline of teachability—even from our enemies? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
A Teachable Spirit by A.J. Swoboda

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik

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Whether you realize it or not, you have a conversation with yourself every day. And many struggle with negative thoughts about themselves and others. Author and radio host Jon Gauger takes us to the Psalms to offer uplifting ways to speak truth to your own heart. If you long for a better way to speak to your own soul, don't miss the power of biblical self-talk on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms: 30 Days to a Biblical Mindset by Jon Gauger

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think...

On this episode of Chris Fabry Live, we want to give you the spiritual encouragement of Scripture memorization in the new year. Author and speaker Glenna Marshall knows firsthand the perks of hiding verses and passages in her heart. But many who are middle-aged and older feel like that’s almost impossible. Don’t miss the motivation and practical tips on how to hide God’s Word in your heart, no matter what your age, on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Robert Wolgemuth's CaringBridge for updates
Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God...

Bible week continues on Chris Fabry Live as author and speaker Joanna Weaver will encourage us with a plan to read through the entire Scriptures chronologically. But our main goal is to find out how God helped Joanna fall in love with His Word. She says the goal of reading through the Bible in a year discouraged her. Hear honest talk about the Scriptures and connecting with God’s heart on Chris Fabry Live.

Mentioned resources:
Robert Wolgemuth's CaringBridge for updates
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver 
Bible Reading Pla...

If you want to know more about God and allow him to speak to you, go to the Bible. On this episode of Chris Fabry Live, we continue our series on the importance of the Bible in 2026. Pastor and speaker, Dr. Josh Moody has a resource to help identify key verses for new believers and those who have been Christians for years. What are the Bible verses every Christian should know? Find out on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Our Firm Foundation: Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know by Josh Moody

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Monday on Chris Fabry Live, we start the new year on a biblical note. If you want to increase your Bible reading in 2026, don't miss a conversation with Dr. Ray Pritchard. What are some ways to dig into the Scriptures at the start of the year? How do you study the Bible on your own? Should you read it all the way through, from Genesis to Revelation? How do you choose a translation? Give your suggestions and join us for the biblical fun on Chris Fabry Live.

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How Should Christians Think About...

It's the return of one of the most compelling new voices in Christian music, Ben Fuller. He was in the studio to sing some new songs from his album, Walk Through Fire. His story is one of addiction and loss, then came a radical change only Jesus can accomplish. If you're struggling to overcome something holding you back, or you know someone who is, don't miss Ben Fuller on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live."

Featured resource:
Walk Through Fire by Ben Fuller

January thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel...

If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. What if the key to a meaningful life is not in finding all the answers, but in asking better questions? Speaker and author J.R. Briggs believes the right questions can transform your life, your marriage, your parenting, and all your relationships. What's the process of learning how to ask better questions? Hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live" broadcast on New Year's Day.

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

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Meet siblings Tim, Steve and Janice. They were pioneers in Christian music in the 1970s. They were the first to record Andrae Crouch's song, "Jesus is the Answer." They won a Grammy Award in 1981 and performed around the world. Now, 50 years after its original release, they've recorded a new version of their breakout song, "It Wouldn't Be Enough." Don't miss a conversation with The Archers on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Legacy Live by The Archers

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

Many parents see the dangers of smartphones for their kids and teens. They've decided to pull the plug. Author and director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project Clare Morell provides a practical guide to a tech exit. Could ditching digital technology help your children instead of hurt them? If you're considering taking this path, don't miss this "Best of Chris Fabry Live."

Featured resource:
The Tech Exit by Clare Morell

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

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All this week on Chris Fabry Live, we'll re-air some of the best conversations of the year. To start the week, you'll hear about Linda’s spiritual journey. She tried to find contentment in many things but came up empty until she discovered the abundant life Jesus offers. And that radical change led her to a ministry that encourages people behind prison walls. Don't miss Linda's story on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Article: Churches: How to Offer a Chaplain Who Solely Supports Jail Staff

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns an...

We're going back to the archives for a conversation about lessons from a classic film. Bob Welch joined us a few years ago to take us on a trip back to Bedford Falls to look at the lives of George and Mary Bailey. The film is a powerful reminder that our lives touch those around us in ways we can’t imagine. It's the perfect Friday conversation for the day after Christmas. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
52 Little Lessons from It's a Wonderful Life e-book by Bob Welch

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We'll present a celebration of the gift God gave us in the newborn King! You'll hear a story about a little boy who changed the lives of a lot of people. There was a Christmas pageant at church that year. And what happened as the drama unfolded onstage paled in comparison with the drama in the little boy's heart. Don't miss Tyrone's Christmas, a Christmas Day edition of the "Best of Chris Fabry Live."

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

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Don't miss a special musical broadcast on the Christmas Eve edition of Chris Fabry Live. Several guests from Christmases past will visit to spread good tidings of great joy! You'll hear the group Selah. Steven Curtis Chapman shares his heart. Lindsay McCaul has a medley of songs, and Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan will join us. Don't miss the music and conversation when you join us for Christmas Eve on Chris Fabry Live.

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

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How about a Christmas issue that will inform your life? We go to the archives for an email a listener sent about the company Christmas party. She had been invited but was struggling with whether to attend or not. She's a believer who feels torn about that decision. What would you say to her? And what are you dealing with right now that's similar to her conundrum? Hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live."

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

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Monday on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live," we'll talk about Mary, the mother of Jesus. She's often portrayed as passive, but in Luke's gospel you see her exercising her choice, asking questions, speaking up while still pondering things in her heart. Amy Orr-Ewing will take us into Mary's world as we look at this woman who raised the Son of God. Don't miss the stirring conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
Mary's Voice by Amy Orr-Ewing 
Advent Resources

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Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the C...

Pull out your song-book and let's talk about the hymns and carols of Christmas. What phrase in a Christmas hymn or carol arrests you this year? As part of our yuletide celebration, we'll welcome back a man of hymns and sacred music, Dr. Sound of Majesty himself, Greg Wheatley. Don't miss the conversation about the deep meaning behind the songs we sing at Christmas on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
SoundofMajesty.org
MusicofChristmas.org

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

What did Mary know and what didn't she know? Did the angels sing to the shepherds? Was Jesus born in a stable, a cave, or some other dwelling? The two Michaels—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham—return to answer questions about the first Christmas. What does the biblical record tell us and not tell us? What are the misconceptions we have about the birth of Christ? Don't miss the biblical fun we'll have with the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live.

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Seas...