Equipped with Chris Brooks

Why are questions so important? Author J.R. Briggs says that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others. He'll help us see how the questions we ask can deepen our relationships and faith. Learn the art of asking better questions one the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Christianity is exploding around the world – except in Europe and America. Why is that true and what will it take for it to change?  Historian, theologian and world-watcher, Dr. Glenn Sunshine will explore these movements of God across the globe and explain what is hindering His working in our nation.  Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks and be prepared to have your heart stirred, your mind changed and your life re-directed! Featured resource:The Kingdom Unleashed by Glenn Sunshine and Jerry Trousdale, with Gregory C. Benoit September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

For many decades, teachers have known the value of reading to children. Do you read to your children or grandchildren? It’s never too early or too late to start this wonderful, warm family tradition. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Alison Mitchell and Marty Machowski will help us discover some of the best new works in Christian children’s literature, and we'll hear about your favorites, too! September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Pastors carry the burden for the souls of their church members, especially those who pastor smaller churches. It’s one of the most neglected and challenging ministries! Dr. Eric Moore from the Moody Seminary joins Chris to address the issues faced by small church pastors and offer real-world, Biblical solutions! Learn to build up your pastor on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Pastoring the Small Church: Remaining Faithful in a Big Church World by Eric W. Moore September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Feeling exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed? You're not alone! If you've ever said, “I just can’t do it all,” you’re right… you were never meant to! That’s the powerful message of the book by our guest, Kelly Capic. He joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks with encouragement to accept God’s design for our humanity so we can live well within our limits! Featured resource:You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly Kapic September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

On this edition of Equipped, Chris Brooks welcomes cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace. Investigating death has, surprisingly, taught our guest much about life, the nature of people, and the Truth of the Bible. He explores the connection between modern behavioral research and the Biblical record. Don't miss this intriguing look at death, life, purpose, and the Savior on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Truth in True Crime by J. Warner Wallace August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Does living for Jesus make you feel like you're being watched? In our world of shifting values, a compelling faith stands out and draws people in. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor Mike Tatlock says the most radical thing a Christian can do is stay anchored to Him. Learn how your life can become a living invitation when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

How do we navigate grief and loss? The Bible talks about grief and we see how Jesus handled the loss of His friend Lazarus. Dr. Asabi Dean helps us prepare for grief and process losses we have faced. Whether you're in a season of grief yourself or helping someone else process their sorrow, don't miss this helpful conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Christians are commanded to love one another. But our present-day divisions and disunity show us that it’s not an easy task to do. Dr. Winfred Neely helps us see how a mutual agape love within the church can spread to our families and communities. Explore the biblical basis for love when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:A Love to Live By: Rediscovering Agape Love in Scripture by Dr. Winfred O. Neely August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Is it possible to keep your faith intact in the college years? What happens when that professor raises questions you don’t know how to answer? Dr. Michael Kruger has been training young people to answer for their beliefs for over 20 years. If you are a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors, find answers on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael J. Kruger August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They’ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom – but aren’t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we’re not old and not young? Christopher Ash joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don’t miss an encouraging conversation! Featured resource:Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Every parent knows from experience that little people have big emotions! Our children struggle with their feelings, and surprisingly, worry is among their greatest concerns.  How can we help our children learn to process their fears and take charge of their emotions?  On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we talk with author and counselor Dr. Josh Straub about fostering emotional awareness in our children.  Featured resource:What Do I Do with Worry? by Dr. Josh and Christi StraubWhat Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

It’s back-to-school time! How can we best love our local schools? Whether you have kids in your local school or not, you can be a light in your community. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will talk with Courtney Vinyard about some big and small ways you can love your local school. Hope you can join the conversation on the next Equipped. Featured Resource:Article: How to Love Your Local Public School August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Whether you are married or single, your sexuality is inseparable from your spirituality. And many churches are silent on the subject. Dr. Juli Slattery will help us think biblically about all areas of our sexuality. Find freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What does it really mean to live for Jesus? We’re invited to love Him with ALL that we are – but what does that actually look like during hard times with relationships, money, and big decisions? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Lina AbuJamra will share insights for building a life of enduring discipleship, even during the hard times.  Featured resource:All Your Life: What It Really Means to Live for Jesus by Lina AbuJamra August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The WNBA is making headlines – but the reasons go beyond basketball. A player’s public statements about biological males not playing in women’s sports have raised the transgender issue in the news again. Laura Perry Smalts joins us to talk about what Scripture and science say about this issue. Don’t miss the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resources:Transgender to Transformed: A Story of Transition That Will Truly Set You Free by Laura Perry SmaltsArticle: Sophie Cunningham and the Transgender Sports ControverseyVideo: The Amazing Beauty of God's Design of Male and Female August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

God calls Christians to participate in His redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Your talents and vocation are uniquely suited to His plan! Amy Sherman has devoted her life to showing people how to restore lives and communities for God's glory. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Amy will help us discover how we can be agents of flourishing in our communities and offer a winsome witness to a watching world. Featured resource:Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy L. Sherman August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Last week, the Massachusetts Governor signed a state law that makes abortion legal at all stages of pregnancy. This means an abortion can be performed up until birth. How do we process all of the implications of a law like this? How can we best support people in all stages of life? Hope you can join us for this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What does it mean to be a Christlike biblical man in today’s culture? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, pastor Seth Troutt helps us see how masculinity is rooted in living according to God’s design, both in virtue and in role. Learn about the responsibility and freedom found in God’s purpose for men when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God's Design by Seth Troutt August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Our culture is obsessed with productivity, hustle, and 24/7 connectivity. When do we rest? Brett McCracken wants us to rediscover the profound theological and practical wisdom embedded in the simple act of sleeping. If you’re a weary soul longing for rest, don’t miss the conversation about The Wisdom of Sleep on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Last week in the Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary, Abdul El-Sayed beat the incumbent candidate. If he wins in the November election, he will be the first Muslim in the U.S. Senate. As Christians, how do we engage with our Muslim neighbors, speaking the truth in love? Don't miss this timely conversation with Brandon Cleaver on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reaching Muslims: An Approach to Evangelism August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Praying the Psalms back to the Lord has been a devotional habit of Christ-followers down through the ages. Author Trevin Wax helps us develop a more intimate relationship with our heavenly Father by praying through the Psalms every month. Are you feeling distant from God? Discover a fresh approach to knowing and loving God more through this powerful practice! Featured resource:Psalms in 30 Days by Trevin Wax August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The Bible is the most-read book of all time. It was written over thousands of years by many authors using various literary styles to reveal God's wonderful plan to save the world. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks as Bible teacher Kristie Anyabwile helps us explore this amazing book, bringing it alive and transforming your Bible study. Featured resource:Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study by Kristie Anyabwile August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. For more information about 48 Hours of Impact, visit moodyradio.org

Are you in a spiritually mismatched marriage? Are you trying to navigate your faith with a spouse who does not seem to understand it? Lynn Donovan waited nearly three decades for her husband to join her journey with Jesus. She shares a spiritual battle plan for Christians living with an unsaved spouse on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Marching Around Jericho: Praying Your Unsaved Spouse into the Kingdom by Lynn Donovan August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. For more information about 48 Hours of Impact, visit moodyradio.org

We live in a time when no common definition or vision for manhood exists. What does a God-following man look like? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Karl Clauson will talk with Robert Lewis and Chris Harper about how a man can be God's man. There's an awakening happening among men in the church. Find out more when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:BetterMan ministries August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

There are questions everyone needs to answer: How did I get here? Why is there so much evil in the world? What does a just and fair society look like? For many, including some of the world's greatest intellectuals, this quest has led them from atheism to Jesus. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris and author Nathan Guy will discuss the core beliefs of Christianity and explore the reasons these former atheists now believe the Gospel.   Featured resource:Article: "Some of Christianity's Biggest Skeptics are Becoming Vocal Converts"Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We live in a culture that is shaped by anxiety and striving. As a result, trusting God may more difficult. Guest host Susie Larson will give you biblical encouragement for building an inner life anchored in God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love. Find out what God does when you trust Him—on the next Equipped with Chris Broks. Featured resource:More Than You Can Imagine by Susie LarsonWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

On July 28, we celebrated 100 years of Moody Radio. And God’s not done with us! We’re looking to the future. What’s next for Moody Radio? Join us, along with guest host Karl Clauson, as we talk about how to continue proclaiming the gospel across the airwaves and beyond. We hope you can join us for a hopeful conversation about the future of gospel broadcasting when you tune into Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

July 28 marks Moody Radio's 100th birthday and we are celebrating with you! Join guest host Karl Clauson for the next Equipped as we mark God's faithfulness with memorable stories, historic audio, and special guests Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Doug Hastings, and Phil Shappard. Hope you can join us for the party as we celebrate turning 100 on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Do the dire needs of the world make you feel helpless and sad? Are you at a loss to know how to help? Hal Donaldson felt that way too until someone pointed the way to disruptive compassion!  Join our discussion about getting off the sidelines and into the game of becoming a world-changer. Learn to start right where you are to be the revolutionary you were born to be - on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be by Hal Donaldson June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

How should Christians respond to the refugee crisis? More than 117 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes. As the crisis grows, so does the divide between the two sides of the issue. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Matthew Soerens of World Relief shows us ways the Church can demonstrate God’s love for refugees.  Featured resource:Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir  June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Are Christians too judgy? How can we make wise judgments and not be harshly judgmental? Bible teacher and author Shannon Popkin helps us gain biblical clarity on judgment and mercy. Learn how to find mercy for yourself and others when you join us for this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible by Shannon Popkin June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Many of us have had honest questions about the Christian faith, and some of them may prevent us from moving closer to God. How we answer those questions makes all the difference! John Hopper has wrestled with many common concerns about life, God, and the Bible. He says "If Christianity involves anything worth believing, it ought to make sense first."On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, John addresses crucial questions so we can confidently take our next steps with Jesus. Featured resource:Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking by John Hopper June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Do you feel stuck in your Christian walk, hitting roadblock after roadblock?Or maybe it feels like you’re just spinning your wheels, caught in a cycle of expectations without real growth. Pastor Chip Ingram joins Chris Brooks to share godly wisdom and practical steps for experiencing true life change that honors God. Listen and discover the path to genuine spiritual strength on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Yes! You Really Can Change! by Chip Ingram June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Happiness is something everyone wants but no one seems to attain it! Our culture defines happiness by what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and deposit in our bank account, but that’s wrong! Listen as Pastor Max Lucado reveals the secret held by the happiest people on earth and how you can find enduring joy that always delivers! Featured resource:How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.  

Are you longing for peace in your life? Author Nichole Suvar takes us back to Creation, where true peace was designed. We'll discover how to seek after God’s original plan of peace and comfort instead of our own false Edens. If you’re an anxious, overwhelmed soul yearning for the peace of Eden, don't miss the encouragement on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:I Don't Have to Hold it All Together by Nichole J. Suvar June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The Bible holds the answers to the questions we have. In an era marked by rapid cultural change and moral uncertainty, author Daniel Darling wants Christians to dive into Scripture to find the ethical answers for our cultural questions. Find Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life by Daniel Darling June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

June presents several opportunities for Christians to reflect on how the doctrine of the imago Dei—the belief that every person is created in God's image—shapes our understanding of human dignity and ethics. In this episode of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris explores three important topics through that lens: the value of fathers and fatherhood, the biblical view of human sexuality, and the church's responsibility to model ethnic unity. Examine with us how these issues are connected to a Christian understanding of what it means to be made in the image of God. June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We are in a civilizational moment—and how we respond will determine the future of next generations. Why is it important for Christians to step into the culture and stand up for Truth through quiet acts of courage? Hear the stories of several people who have made choices with great implications. Don't miss an inspiring and encouraging conversation with John Stonestreet of the Colson Center when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Documentary: Truth Rising June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Navigating manhood comes with questions—and God's Word has the answers. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we’ll talk with father and son Tim and Mark Shoemaker about the questions students and young men have—and where to look in Scripture for the answers. Find answers to tough questions when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

The Christian faith that shaped the West has been replaced by sweeping secularism. But what if this isn’t the whole story? Could we be witnessing a return to belief in God in this generation? Writer and broadcaster Justin Brierley is convinced that we are seeing a growing wave of faith among intellectuals and former atheists. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Justin and Chris Brooks discuss why this is happening and how we can prepare for a fresh wave of former skeptics who are now seeking Jesus! Featured resource:The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierly May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Raising daughters is a gift—it presents unique opportunities and unique challenges. Author September McCarthy has raised seven daughters and on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, she’ll encourage girl-moms (and dads) to raise your daughter to understand God’s delight in her. Wherever you are on the mother-daughter journey, I hope you can join us. Featured resource:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

The twenties are a season of change—filled with excitement, uncertainty, disappointment, and growth. I’ll talk with the Twentysomething Transition Expert Paul Angone about helping young adults navigate this important stage of life. If you or someone you care about is struggling through the transition into adulthood, join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:101 Secrets For Your Twenties by Paul AngoneAll Groan Up by Paul Angone May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,” – but do we really live like we believe that all work matters to the church? Matt Rusten will help us see what a faithful life at work looks like. Be encouraged to represent Christ while doing your daily work when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Pastoring for Monday by Matt Rusten May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Where is God in the midst of violence and terror? Chaplain and firefighter Bob Ossler made his way to Ground Zero to serve and comfort the horror-stricken in New York City following the attacks on September 11, 2001. On this Memorial Day edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, he shares stories from first responders and shares God's comfort during times of trauma, violence, and loss. Featured resource:Triumph Over Terror by Bob Ossler and Janice Hall Heck  May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What do you do when the faith you once held crumbles in the face of doubt, abuse, rejection, or injustice, even within the church?  Bible teacher Lina AbuJamra gets it. She walked that road and it nearly deconstructed her Christianity.  She will share her story and take your questions about finding your way back to God even while you struggle with the pain.  Don’t miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.  Featured resource:Fractured Faith by Lina AbuJamra  May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.  

Are you struggling with sin or addiction? From porn to pills, from money to alcohol, John Elmore knows what it's like to be stuck and how to get free! If you think there's no way out, don't give up. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, John will share the hope of Christ's transforming power over despair and addiction. Discover what you can do each day, one day at a time, to walk in freedom and joy. Featured resource: Freedom Starts Today: Overcoming Struggles and Addictions One Day at a Time by John Elmore May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

When we face suffering, we want to know someone understands. Brittany Allen reveals the God who is “near to the brokenhearted.” She’ll help us combat the lies and half-truths we often believe about our suffering. Learn to find the courage to grieve and embrace the God who heals when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.  Featured resource:Free to Weep by Brittany Allen May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Moms should never underestimate their influence. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Tim Challies shares precious stories of godly mothers, many of whom lived at the margins of society or struggled with weakness. These simple Christian mothers shaped the men who changed the world, and so can you! Come meet these women and learn their secrets to raising children who honor and glorify God. Featured resource:Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

The first Thursday of May is set aside as the National Day of Prayer, and this year marks its 75th anniversary. During Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will spend the hour in prayer alongside several leaders. I hope you can set aside time to join us for this special National Day of Prayer edition of Equipped. Mentioned resources:NationalDayofPrayer.orgThe Second Evangelical Awakening by J. Edwin Orr May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.