All during the month of July, Moody Radio is celebrating 100 years of gospel ministry. You’ll hear voices and programs of the past you may remember. Co-authors of a new history of Moody Radio, Phil Shappard and Kevin Mungons will share some fascinating stories. What happened behind the scenes in the early days? Don’t miss the encouraging stories of God at work through Moody Radio on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resources:
This is Moody Radio: 100 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
July thank you gift:
This is Moody Radio: 100 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard
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Kevin Mungons is a Chicago-based writer and editor. A longtime church musician, he researches and writes about gospel music, early recordings, and radio.
Phil Shappard served at Moody Bible Institute as Moody Radio's National Operations Manager before retiring at the beginning of 2020. Starting as a part-time announcer at Moody's station WDLM in 1981, he came to Chicago in 1983 and joined the Moody Radio Network staff full-time in 1984. He studied at Toccoa Falls College and later graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, Ill. Phil and his wife, Nora, have three grown children and nine grandchildren and make their home in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Chris Fabry is the host of Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio and is the author of more than 80 books. He is a member of the Christy Award Hall of Fame for Christian Fiction. His latest release is The Forge, a novelization of the Kendrick Brothers' film. He and his wife live near Tucson, AZ.
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 CT.