He was born in a little Texas town 92 years ago. His early life was marked by striving to earn favor. But through a series of events, he was awakened to the grace of God. And that concept of grace affected the rest of his life. On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, the passion, the ministry, and the voice of Chuck Swindoll. Plus, from for KING + COUNTRY, Joel Smallbone talks about a cinematic new project. Don’t miss the conversations!
Featured resources:
Awakened by Grace: The Life Story of Chuck Swindoll by Charles R. Swindoll
Film: Drummer Boy
October thank you gift:
Consider Jesus: Meditations on the Person and Work of Christ by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
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Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. He is the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, as well as the founder of Insight for Living, a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979 that airs around the world. Chuck has served as president and chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary and has written more than 135 books for a worldwide reading audience, for which he has received the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award, twelve Gold Medallion Awards, and the Christian Book Award for Bible of the Year.
Joel Smallbone is an Australian actor and one half of the 4-time GRAMMY award winning pop duo for KING + COUNTRY with his brother Luke. Joel has also been a part of several films. In his most recent project, Joel co-directed and stars in the musical feature film Drummer Boy, which releases in theaters on November 6, 2026.
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.
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