It’s the first day of our 40 Days of Prayer initiative. This was suggested originally by the National Religious Broadcasters and their emphasis is on 2 Chronicles 7:14. We add to that and take us in a slightly different direction. Our theme during the month will be “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus.” And we’ll be studying Philippians 2:1-11. Join with us and pray and meditate on God’s Word.

Featured: Don Cole, Bill Skelton, Christopher Yuan
Host: Chris Fabry

One of Chris’ favorite writers of all time is Walter Wangerin, Jr. He is a prolific, award winning author and he has cancer. And he’s not doing well. Letters from the land of cancer is our subject. Plus, how are you sleeping? Dr. Arch Hart talks about overcoming sleep deprivation. Join us with your questions and comments.

Featured: Walter Wangerin, Jr., Archibald Hart
Host: Chris Fabry

Monday, we find out about your secret name. When you think of yourself, your life, all your experiences, a lot of the baggage of sin puts a label on us. Kary says, that doesn’t have to be. Don’t think of yourself as a loser, as a failure, as a second-class Christian. Find out your secret name. Plus, an honest discussion about the rally in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. Evangelicals were featured speakers and were part of the crowd. While many resonate with restoring honor and getting back to the intent of the framers of our Constitution, some have reservations about the “Jesus” of Glenn Beck. Does this matter in today’s world? Join us for the discussion.

Featured: Kary Oberbrunner, Nick Eicher, James Dobson, Erwin Lutzer
Host: Chris Fabry

We have a special story for you today. We talk with three sisters who were married 60 years ago in a triple wedding ceremony. We hear about their unique ministry of prayer to their families, as well as what God has taught them through marriage. Don't miss this special conversation!

Featured: Arlie Beers, Franny Leonard, Ginny Masterson, Marvin Olasky, Nick Eicher
Host: Chris Fabry

It’s been five years since Hurricane Katrina. We reflect on the destruction to the Gulf Region with a pastor who still sees the devastation, but also sees a lot of hope. And we’ve been talking about hearing God lately. Pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church joins us to talk about hearing God and having the guts to respond.

Featured: Michael Sprague, Bill Hybels
Host: Chris Fabry

Talk show host and media critic Michael Medved wrote an article recently about growing up in a Jewish household with a very politically liberal mom. He became a dedicated conservative. We take that in a spiritual direction and ask how your faith is different from your parents’. Plus, pursuing your dreams in scary times. One of the hardest-working writers in the business will join us to talk about his dream and how he’s kept going in the midst of turbulent days.

Featured: Travis Thrasher
Host: Chris Fabry

What is true religion? Palmer Chinchen says it’s a process of pouring ourselves out for others. And that process yields radically transformed lives. And, we take a question from a listener who says, God told me I would stay single for the rest of my life. He’s relieved he won’t have to support a family, but wonders, was that really from God? These questions and more on Tuesday. 

Featured: Palmer Chinchen, Ron Sauer
Host: Chris Fabry

Was Jesus a Humanitarian? If so, what kind was He? We talk with Christian Buckley and Ryan Dobson about the insights and struggles related to meeting human needs that Christians encounter. And, how can one person change the world? We hear about some major changes in the Southern Baptist Convention made this summer. And we turn the mirror towards ourselves, to take the focus from "out there" to "in here."

Featured: Christian Buckley, Ryan Dobson
Host: Chris Fabry

We begin with a Friday Sigh and dueling banjos as Chris Wheeler joins Chris Fabry for a musical interlude. And Chris Fabry has some things on his heart since we’ve had conversations about illegal immigration, the mosque in New York, same-sex marriage legal decisions. It’s always a tricky thing to figure out how to engage our culture on issues of social and cultural and political importance, and still keep our focus on the gospel. Chris wants to give you his philosophy of avoiding spiritual distractions.

Plus, a new idea for the program. We have four segments for the show, each about 10 minutes long. Chris throws out a different question for you to answer in each segment.
1) How has the Friday Sigh helped you in life?
2) What verse of Scripture has encouraged you recently and why are you holding onto it?
3) You can ask any person from the Old Testament a question. Whom would you choose and what’s the question? and
4) The Mystery Question. Don't miss this special Friday program!

Featured: Chris Wheeler
Host: Chris Fabry

Some of you are doing one of the hardest things you will ever do—letting go and watching that innocent bundle of joy you had 18 years ago walk into a college dorm room. We want to hear your stories of saying goodbye to your college-age children. Plus, many young people are leaving the church. But will "being cool" keep them there? We talk about the perils of pushing a Christianity that tries to be cool with Brett McCracken. 

Featured: Meg Meeker, Brett McCracken
Host: Chris Fabry

Do you feel like God has given you gifts and abilities to use for his glory, but don’t have any idea what to do about it? You don’t know how to get from where you are to where you believe God wants you to be. We want you to hear the story of Ron Rios who works with Wycliffe Associates. The story arc of his life is amazing, from the Air Force to pharmaceutical sales to seminary—to Bible translation. And then, the story of a man well known to listeners to WGN in Chicago. Wes Bleed was news director there for many years…we talk about his story on Wednesday.

Featured: Ron Rios, Wes Bleed
Host: Chris Fabry

Dr. Gary Chapman addresses one of the key issues of young couples today—living together before marriage. Some people say it’s not a big deal. Others disagree. Plus it’s the return of the two Michaels, Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham of MBI. We take your calls about the Bible. If you have a question, a concern, or you need more insight, join us for a conversation about the Bible on Tuesday’s edition of Chris Fabry Live!

Featured: Gary Chapman, Michael Rydelnik, Michael Vanlaningham
Host: Chris Fabry

Author and entrepreneur Jerry B. Jenkins joins us Monday, along with his directing son, Dallas. We talk about a new film coming out and Jerry’s updated espionage thriller. Plus, with all of the controversy about the mosque near Ground Zero, we’re going to ask an important question. How should Christians respond to this issue? Is there too little action or too much fear? Chris Fabry and Skye Jethani help you bring this issue to a personal level.

Featured: Jerry Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins, Skye Jethani
Host: Chris Fabry

Do you attend a small church, one with 300 people or less? Do you look around at larger churches and think, we don’t have the same impact, the same ministry as those mega places? We talk about the strategically small church. Plus, many are on the hunt for a new job. What do you put on that résumé that will be the truth and yet attract a future employer? Quentin Schultze has some practical tips on Friday's Chris Fabry Live!

Featured: Brandon O'Brien, Quentin Schultze
Host: Chris Fabry

Are you disappointed with Jesus? Your knee-jerk reaction to that question is, of course not. How could you be disappointed with perfection? We talk about this with Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. John Koessler. Plus, Chris heard radio host Michael Savage talk about seeing young people sing Christian songs in a San Francisco plaza on Tuesday. He says the only hope for the world is peace from all religions. We explore why people are drawn to these youth and where our true hope lies—Jesus Christ.

Featured: John Koessler
Host: Chris Fabry

Every day thousands of tweens, teens, and young women battle an invisible, persistent enemy—self-imposed starvation. Jena Morrow had a daily struggle with anorexia. You or someone you know may struggle in the same way. Join us for a program that will provide some hope and healing that can only come through a surrender to a loving God.

Featured: Jena Morrow
Host: Chris Fabry

I don’t know if you saw this last week, but the top 20 Worst-Paying College Degrees were listed. What are the best and worst paying degrees you could go for, and what does it matter? We want to talk to young people who may be listening and we want you to give that person some guidance about choosing what to study. Plus, Anne Rice is known for her Vampire Chronicles. But a few years ago she came back to Christianity. Well, recently she said she’s given up on the church and Christians. What would you say to Anne Rice? Don’t miss an interesting hour of conversation on the next Chris Fabry Live! 

Featured: Chris Castaldo
Host: Chris Fabry

We have a great week of programs that begins with Pastor Jeff Manion talking about the land between, when your life has an unwanted transition. When life is not like it was or what it’s going to be, what do you do? Plus, many have been horrified by the events in Afghanistan in the past few days. A humanitarian medical team was gunned down last week. Among those who died were devoted followers of Christ who wanted to provide medical aid to “the least of these.” Be encouraged to pray for those who remain behind in Afghanistan, as well as the family members of those murdered.

Featured: Jeff Manion, Mindy Belz, David Neff
Host: Chris Fabry

We are ready for a Friday sigh; how about you? In addition to oxygenating your blood, we want to let you talk with Coach Tony Dungy. Tony says your only job is to help your team be better. Whatever your team is, it’s not there for you, you’re there for it. When you lead by mentoring, great things happen to people around you and to you as well. Plus, fresh back from a trip through many of our contiguous states, Tricia McMillan encountered a sight you HAVE to see. How do you praise God when no one is looking? We talk about the quiet praise of unseen things.

Featured: Tony Dungy, Andrea Fabry, Tricia McMillan
Host: Chris Fabry

Meet Becky who grew up in an idyllic North Carolina town. What happened to her was anything but Mayberry. You’ll hear her story and how God intervened. Plus, Dr. Erwin Lutzer joins us to talk about the federal judge’s decision in California yesterday about Proposition 8. Are we losing our grip on biblical morality? How can we stand firm in the shifting sands of culture? Don't miss our program!

Featured: Rebecca Alonzo, Erwin Lutzer
Host: Chris Fabry

Where do conflicts in your marriage come from? I don’t know either, but I got ‘em like weeds, just like you do. Wednesday, Tim and Joy Downs are roll up their sleeves, get down in the trenches with you and your marriage, and teach you how to fight fair. Then, a second couple you may have heard about, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, the real life couple from The Blind Side, talks about the power of cheerful giving. Don’t miss it on the next Chris Fabry Live!

Featured: Tim and Joy Downs, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy
Host: Chris Fabry

We hear an update from president of Compassion International Dr. Wess Stafford on what’s happened in Haiti since that devastating earthquake, as well as other regions around the world. Plus, have you seen news coverage about the Florida robber who asked for money from the cash register? The young lady behind the counter tells him about God’s love and the truth of Jesus. And we welcome Tricia McMillan back from her vacation. 

Featured: Wess Stafford, Tricia McMillan, Nayara Goncalves
Host: Chris Fabry

"Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird is beloved for its indelible characters and moral courage. It is also rich with spiritual lessons that are as relevant today as they were when the book was first published in 1960," says Matt Litton, who takes a unique approach to mining those lessons in his new book, The Mockingbird Parables. Matt will join us today to talk about the essential characters and themes of his book and remind us of the importance of compassion, grace, courage, and real community. Next, Mike Arnold will update us on the ministry of Cross Trail Outfitters and its impact on the lives of many young men. 

Featured: Matt Litton, Mike Arnold
Host: Chris Fabry

On this Friday's edition, we'd like you to hear a story that we alluded to last week. Tim was a young man who witnessed the murder of his father. What he chose to do with the anger and bitterness towards the perpetrators is a story of God’s grace, forgiveness, and the difference mercy makes in some broken hearts. And it’s time to meet an old friend and catch up on his story. It’s a man who burst onto the Christian music scene—and then kind of disappeared. Don’t miss it!

Featured: Tim Streett, Grover Levy
Host: Chris Fabry

Today we will hear a heartwarming story about a little boy in Arkansas. His dad is a pastor. His mom is busy with the kids and family life. And they’re dealing with a life-threatening illness. The community has gathered around them. Chris hopes you'll be encouraged by their story. And now that the news about the Arizona immigration law is out, we’re going to get a perspective on it and give you an opportunity to discuss it.

Featured: Lori Harper, Bryan Fisher, Dan Johnson
Host: Chris Fabry

Jeromy Deibler of FFH will join us with an update about a situation his family is facing. It’s eerily similar to what Chris Fabry's family has faced. Stay tuned to learn more. Also, Perry LaHaie will tell us about his involvement with Pioneers, a mission organization that seeks to reach Muslims with the love of God. We’ll hear his heart and maybe a song or two.

Featured: Jeromy Deibler, Perry LaHaie
Host: Chris Fabry

We’re going to celebrate the family with the president of Focus on the Family, Jim Daly. If you have a bleak outlook for the future of the family as we know it, don’t miss the conversation. Plus, we'll talk about government assistance and what you and I need to do—as well as churches and ministries—for those who are in desperate need. Author and financial counselor Ethan Pope will be our guest to comment on these topics.

Featured: Jim Daly, Ethan Pope
Host: Chris Fabry

On this Monday's edition, I'll introduce you to a young man I’ve come to know who needs your prayer. Both he and his family are going through some difficult days. Next, Todd Wilson loves to engage dads on a heart level. He heard someone on the radio talk about putting a marble in a jar for every Saturday he has left in his life. After each Saturday passed, he would toss out one marble. This gave him an interesting principle for parenting that will help you gain perspective. Don’t miss “the Marble principle” coming up today.

Featured: Levi, Todd Wilson
Host: Chris Fabry

Joni Eareckson Tada has been on the minds of many listeners. Many have been praying for her. She will join us today to give us an update on her health situation. Joni has encouraged and challenged the body of Christ on a number of important issues and now it’s our turn to encourage her. Plus, racial tension is a political hot button. Have you experienced some kind of racial reconciliation in the church? Have you been loved by a brother or sister in Christ in spite of your differences? Dr. A. Charles Ware will help us take a look at this issue.

Featured: Joni Eareckson Tada, Dr. A. Charles Ware
Host: Chris Fabry

Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham of the Moody Bible Institute will be our guests today to answer a listener’s question about the Bible. Next, we’ll discuss the power of pinpoint prayers. When you intercede for another person do your prayers tend to be vague? "Lead, guide and direct Aunt Mathilda and bless her"—or do you ask God big things like, heal her today by noon! Will Davis, Jr., will help you see how you can be set free in your faith to pray bigger.

Featured: Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Dr. Michael Vanlaningham, Will Davis, Jr.
Host: Chris Fabry