Don’t miss a fun, festive Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live as we present an encore conversation with two music lovers who want to reintroduce you to the hymns and carols of Christmas. David and Barbara Leeman have pulled together an amazing collection of stories and devotions about the songs we sing each year. There’s a depth of theology to these familiar and not-so-familiar songs. Don't miss the music and hymn stories on Chris Fabry Live.

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Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman
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Don&rsquo;t miss a fun, festive Friday edition of Chris Fabry Live as we present an encore conversation with two music lovers who want to reintroduce you to the hymns and carols of Christmas. <a href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/l/david-leeman/?srsltid=AfmBOoor5geNpLrMC-1iNsL9QzKY9mPGvwLuMcH9_1uJAyYfgnd6wz3f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David and Barbara Leeman</a> have pulled together an amazing collection of stories and devotions about the songs we sing each year. There&rsquo;s a depth of theology to these familiar and not-so-familiar songs. Don't miss the music and hymn stories on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="Give to Chris Fabry Live" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=cflad1&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;_gl=1*yhjok8*_ga*NzZkMjllYzEtYTUyMS00NWYyLWNkNDktZTMyYjdkN2VhNzhi*_ga_4WH1937046*czE3NTk5NTE0MDIkbzE4NCRnMCR0MTc1OTk1MTQwMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David &amp; Barbara Leeman</a> <a title="Music samples" href="https://hosannahymnals.com/hosanna-in-excelsis/#:~:text=the%20Hosanna%20Hymnals-,website,-." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to music</a>
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Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;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&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.

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Hosanna in Excelsis

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This time of year is filled with rich, warm memories of December’s past, but for some who have gone through deep loss, it’s a difficult season. On Chris Fabry Live, Sam Hodges and Jeff Forrey will talk with us about the number one church-based grief support program in the world, and the Survival Guide they've just released. If you are navigating the holidays after a loss, don’t miss the conversation about GriefShare on Chris Fabry Live.

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GriefShare Survival Guide: Navigating the Holidays After Loss
Keith and Kristyn Getty "Home for Christmas" Free Concert Livestream: December 19, 2025

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

Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

This time of year is filled with rich, warm memories of December&rsquo;s past, but for some who have gone through deep loss, it&rsquo;s a difficult season. On Chris Fabry Live, <a title="careleader.org/meet-team" href="https://careleader.org/meet-team/org/about/staff/#10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Hodges</a> and <a title="careleader.org/meet-team" href="https://careleader.org/meet-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeff Forrey</a> will talk with us about the number one church-based grief support program in the world, and the Survival Guide they've just released. If you are navigating the holidays after a loss, don&rsquo;t miss the conversation about <a title="www.griefshare.org" href="https://www.griefshare.org/?_gl=1*17plg8w*_gcl_au*MTk3MDkxMDQ3OS4xNzY0Nzc4Nzg4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GriefShare</a> on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: GriefShare Survival Guide" href="https://cart.churchinitiative.org/products/survival-guide-navigating-the-holidays-after-loss-expanded-version?srsltid=AfmBOopyu_TowOYf8qf68NHg6KZ2XtRXx_OsiFPJkDJVf6QKd4gxJegc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GriefShare Survival Guide: Navigating the Holidays After Loss</a> <a title="Free Christmas Concert Livestream" href="https://hs.gettymusic.com/christmas-livestream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keith and Kristyn Getty "Home for Christmas" Free Concert Livestream: December 19, 2025</a>
December thank you gift: <a title="Give to Chris Fabry Live" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=cflad1&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;_gl=1*yhjok8*_ga*NzZkMjllYzEtYTUyMS00NWYyLWNkNDktZTMyYjdkN2VhNzhi*_ga_4WH1937046*czE3NTk5NTE0MDIkbzE4NCRnMCR0MTc1OTk1MTQwMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season&nbsp;by David &amp; Barbara Leeman</a>
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Navigating the Holidays After Loss

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It's one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, and you'll hear a new rendition of it on Chris Fabry Live. Keith Getty will talk about what he calls the best single Getty Music has ever released. Perhaps part of its draw is that his daughters sing with their mother, Kristyn. Plus, the new Sing! Hymnal is out. There's so much to talk about with Keith Getty when you join us for Chris Fabry Live.

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The Sing! Hymnal
"O Holy Night"

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

Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

It's one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, and you'll hear a new rendition of it on Chris Fabry Live. <a title="gettymusic.com" href="https://www.gettymusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keith Getty</a> will talk about what he calls the best single Getty Music has ever released. Perhaps part of its draw is that his daughters sing with their mother, Kristyn. Plus, the new Sing! Hymnal is out. There's so much to talk about with Keith Getty when you join us for Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Sing! Hymnal" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=900809" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sing! Hymnal</a> <a title="Song: O Holy Night" href="https://youtu.be/wDNWM7RsqI4?si=4T4sUvh_dDr9ypeL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"O Holy Night"</a>
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O Holy Night

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Michael Ray Lewis was an atheist, convinced science had explained away the need for God. But something happened that changed his life. Hear what turned Michael away from atheism and led him to ask hard questions about the origins of life, evolution, and the very foundation of reality. He’s the director and creator of a new documentary, Universe Designed. Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Universe Designed by Michael Ray Lewis

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

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<a title="universedesigned.com/the-director/" href="https://universedesigned.com/the-director/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Ray Lewis</a> was an atheist, convinced science had explained away the need for God. But something happened that changed his life. Hear what turned Michael away from atheism and led him to ask hard questions about the origins of life, evolution, and the very foundation of reality. He&rsquo;s the director and creator of a new documentary, Universe Designed. Don&rsquo;t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="universedesigned.com" href="https://universedesigned.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Universe Designed by Michael Ray Lewis</a>
December thank you gift: <a title="Give to Chris Fabry Live" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=cflad1&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;_gl=1*yhjok8*_ga*NzZkMjllYzEtYTUyMS00NWYyLWNkNDktZTMyYjdkN2VhNzhi*_ga_4WH1937046*czE3NTk5NTE0MDIkbzE4NCRnMCR0MTc1OTk1MTQwMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David &amp; Barbara Leeman</a>
<a title="Chris Fabry Live" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/2bf588efbdce4bc9a132e3339eae88cd.aspx?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=cflad1&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fabry Live</a>&nbsp;is listener-supported. To support the program,&nbsp;<a title="Support Chris Fabry Live" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=cflad1&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.

Universe Designed

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