Jackie has a fascinating life story and you'll hear it on Chris Fabry Live. As an infant, Jackie was abandoned by her mother. A missionary nurse miraculously found her in a dump—and rescued her. From that difficult beginning, Jackie now shares a redemptive story of adoption and finding her true identity in Christ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have adopted children or are thinking about adopting, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Dr. Laurel Shaler, who has co-authored a new resource with Dr. Gary Chapman, will talk about the unique challenges of loving your adopted children. Bonding doesn't always come naturally. There can be lingering emotional distress and disappointment. How do you infuse love, hope and attachment in your family? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with shame in your life? If you have experienced debilitating shame, don’t miss Chris Fabry Live. Author and speaker Scarlet Hiltibidal will take us to several people in the pages of Scripture. How did Isaiah, Peter, Paul, and the woman at the well move from shame to a hopeful humility and an eagerness to serve God? Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is God doing something in your life? Something new? You'll hear what God is doing in Jack's life. He sees it as a "new calling" or a change of direction. Hear his story, and then it's your turn to talk about some work God has been doing from the inside out. Your story might be just what someone else needs to hear! Don't miss Chris Fabry Live!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's pray for Ray day. A friend has been going through a hard season. He is about 100 days shy of completing his cancer treatment. And we're going to talk about the presence of God, the goodness of God in the middle of all the questions, concerns, fatigue, and the unpredictable way life comes at you. Don't miss some encouragement from Dr. Ray Pritchard on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's some encouragement for living from our guest on the next Chris Fabry Live. God didn't create you to do it all. He doesn't need you to meet all the needs, know all the answers, or to be superhuman. So why do we fall into the trap of believing the opposite? Hear a conversation about embracing our humanity with author and speaker Kelly Kapic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what it's like to face ethnic and racial loneliness? Prasanta does. An Indian American immigrant who grew up in the South, Prasanta will unpack the exhausting effects of cultural isolation and marginalization. She believes our places of exile can become places of belonging. Don't miss her story on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was born into the Dinka Bor tribe in war-torn South Sudan. You'll meet Michael Panther, a man who lost the movement in his legs when he was a child. What God has done in his seemingly hopeless situation will encourage and inspire you. Hear his message of hope in the midst of great struggle and loss on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the benefits of having a women's home Bible study? How do you start one? You'll hear from two guests who believe in the power of studying the Bible together. Then, it's your turn. What happened in your life when you started or attended a Bible study in your home? Don't miss the encouragement and inspiration on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you raising teenagers? Do you need a little help and a little hope? Maybe you're trying to prepare for the unique changes and challenges of adolescence. Or you might be right in the thick of the cultural and technological pressures. Melissa Kruger wants to encourage you to believe God is at work in the heart of your teenager—as well as your own. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there something you're looking for from your childhood? A memento that you lost and want to find again? Chris Fabry needs your help because he's been looking for a picture, a framed art print that hung on the wall of his bedroom when he was a child. His big question is: Why is finding that picture so important? Is he the only one? Help Chris out during Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel trapped where you are because you aren't where you want to be? Ruth Chou Simons says many of us are comparing our lives with others who are blooming. But you don't need to bloom in order to grow. God has placed you where you need to be. Period. Don't skip ahead to "the good part" and miss this important season. Hear the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel like you're never good enough for God—if you struggle with guilt and perfectionism, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Faith Chang says many Christians strive to please God but are plagued with anxiety about making mistakes. We want to do God's will but live with a self-berating inner voice even as we seek to serve Him. If that's you, don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a celestial event coming in a few days. Have you heard about it? The eclipse! There are reports that people around the country are traveling to see this sight. And hotel rooms are more expensive in these areas. What are you going to do on the day of the eclipse and why? What is the backstory of your interest in this event in the skies? Join us for Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​We're going to a garden on Chris Fabry Live. It's a garden of grief. A few months ago, Ron and Nan Deal talked about the concept of the grief garden. They had been through the death of their son Connor a few years ago and this metaphor provided comfort, hope, and protection. You'll hear more about that and a fictional story based on the idea on the next Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has God ever called you to do something that felt terrifying? Author and Bible teacher Rachel Scott loves to help people navigate their God-given callings. But taking the leap into the unknown can bring fear and uncertainty. You hesitate to even take the first step. Learn from the people in the Bible who were asked to trust God in this way. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When's the last time you gathered around the dinner table with those you love without distraction? Remember your last meaningful mealtime conversation? Pastor Ryan Rush will talk about the importance of these moments for relationships, quality of life, and going deeper in our walk with God. How do we restore the table? Let's talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is going to ask a simple question about your weekend. What did you see that warmed your heart, brought a tear to your eye or gave a little hope in a hard season? Hear what made Chris look up, and hear listener's stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The eternal, redemptive plan of God came to fruition 2,000 years ago. On a special Good Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live, author and emeritus professor of English at Wheaton College Dr. Leland Ryken will give us a literary guided tour of the poetry of redemption. Don’t miss the poems and Scripture that lead us into a deeper understanding of these events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday on Chris Fabry Live, we’re going to the garden. All you need to sum up the anticipatory grief of Jesus is encapsulated in the word, “Gethsemane.” Nancy Guthrie and Heather Holdsworth will join Chris as they visit this difficult scene and see the Savior’s anguish, the disciples’ failure to stay awake, and the struggle of the garden. Don’t miss Thursday’s Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.