She teaches advanced writing at Penn State. She’s an award-winning author. And on this edition of Chris Fabry Live, Dr. Heather Holleman takes us back to middle school. What she puts her characters through in her novel series for 10-14 year olds might be just what you need to hear in your season of life. How do you deal with the pressures of popularity, social media, friendship and the search for belonging? Don’t miss Wednesday’s Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
This Seat's Yours by Heather Holleman

Resource mentioned: 
The Elita Brown Series by Heather Holleman

September thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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

She teaches advanced writing at Penn State. She&rsquo;s an award-winning author. And on this edition of Chris Fabry Live, <a href="https://heatherholleman.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Heather Holleman</a> takes us back to middle school. What she puts her characters through in her novel series for 10-14 year olds might be just what you need to hear in your season of life. How do you deal with the pressures of popularity, social media, friendship and the search for belonging? Don&rsquo;t miss Wednesday&rsquo;s Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="moodypublishers.com/this-seats-yours" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/this-seats-yours" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This Seat's Yours&nbsp;by Heather Holleman</a>
Resource mentioned:&nbsp; <a title="moodypublishers.com/elita-brown-series" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/elita-brown-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Elita Brown Series by Heather Holleman</a>
September thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children&nbsp;by Kathy Koch</a>
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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 CST.

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.

Chris Fabry Live

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 CST.

© 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

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.
&copy; 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

Popularity, Friendship and the Search for Belonging

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