Equipped with Chris Brooks

Every person faces challenges and setbacks. But did you know that your thoughts can direct structural changes in the brain as effectively or more effectively than medicines or surgery? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Susie Larson will talk with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren about self-brain surgery that can cause physiological change. Learn how neuroscience and faith can make a potent combination for change when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, M.D.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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I want you to know Him." These were the first words heard when Moody Radio went on the air 100 years ago. Guest host Cisco Cotto will talk with Phil Shappard and Dr. Winfred Neely about the voices and people who have helped teach and train others to share the gospel, both on the radio and at Moody Bible Institute. Be inspired to share the gospel with those around you when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody RadioBook: This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardSay It!, Eric C. Redmond, General Editor  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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life feels dark and painful, even faithful believers can find themselves asking—how can God still be good? On the next edition Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Cisco Cotto sits down with author and professor Collin Hansen to explore God’s goodness and justice. No easy answers—just real, compassionate truth to settle your questions and encourage your heart! Featured resource:Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil? by Collin HansenWebsite: 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Chris Brooks and Rick discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world. Don't miss Equipped. Featured resource:Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick LawrenceWebsite: 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where should—and shouldn't—A.I. be used in ministry? It's a question pastors are grappling with as they navigate how this technology fits into their calling. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will welcome Nick Skytland to talk about new data on A.I. in ministry. What should A.I. help us do—and what should remain uniquely human in churches? Join the conversation on Equipped. Featured resources:Gloo Flourishing A.I. researchArticle: “New Research: Pastors Are Using A.I. More Than You Think” 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does God seem distant in your life? When we’re in a season of dryness and doubt, it’s tempting to assume we've failed God or that He's failed us. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Kyle Strobel will help us see how wilderness moments are opportunities for God to draw us into a deeper, more authentic walk with Him—on Equipped. Featured resources:When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel and John CoeWebsite: 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle to connect with your adult child? How do you navigate the pain in a broken parent/child relationship? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. If you need compassionate guidance or real conversation strategies for communicating with your adult kids, don't miss the next Equipped. Featured resources:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy KochWebsite: 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do without Moody Radio? July 28 marks the 100th birthday of Moody Radio and we will celebrate all month long! On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, hear stories of how God has guided the ministry through the years from former Moody Radio vice presidents Wayne Pederson and Doug Hastings, as well as Bob Neff's daughter Valerie Hogan. Share your own story of Moody Radio in your life when you join us for Equipped. Featured resources:Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody RadioBook: This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Generation Alpha, and how can the Church effectively reach them with the Gospel? Chris Brooks will talk with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia about the unique needs this young generation has. Find out how we can disciple them beyond the screen when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen by Shane Pruitt and Shelly MeliaCelebrating 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos is a Marine who left for Iraq and Afghanistan confident in his Christian faith. Rosemarie, his wife, spent her days praying he would come back to her safely. Instead, he returned with a broken body and shattered spirit like so many others who serve our nation. Carlos and Rosemarie fought their way through the challenges of rehab, PTSD, drug addiction, and the temptation to quit on life and each other. Don't miss their profound story of persevering love and faith that heals on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Standing Together: The Inspirational Story of a Wounded Warrior and Enduring Love by Carlos and Rosemarie EvansCelebrating 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 24, a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other. How should Christians respond to what happened in Venezuela? Dr. Jamie Aten of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute will help us understand how we can support humanitarian efforts to hurting areas of the world. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Mentioned resources:Humanitarian Disaster InstituteSpiritual First AidCelebrating 100 Years of Moody RadioCharity Navigator to check charity ratings Organizations to check for accurate information or to assist in disasters:Samaritan's PurseConvoy of HopeWorld ReliefWorld VisionAccord NetworkUnicef 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you survive the grip of crushing pain? Sometimes there are no words when you’re buried in that grief and pain. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Glenna Marshall will share her story of chronic pain and how the Book of Psalms can give words and prayers to moments when it feels like there are none. Don’t miss it! Featured resource:Praying in Pain: How to Know You're Heard When You Haven't Been Healed by Glenna MarshallCelebrating 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big celebration is coming on July 4 as the United States of America celebrates 250 years as a nation! How can Christians celebrate this holiday in a way that honors God? Daniel Darling will be part of the conversation and we welcome your voice as well! Hope you can join Chris Brooks for Equipped. Featured resource:In Defense of Christian Patriotism 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. Joe and Cindi Ferrini have been caring for a special needs child for over 40 years. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, they'll walk us through lessons and tips they've learned in their unexpected journey to encourage other parents. Hope you can join us for Equipped. Featured resource:The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication is the highway for ideas and relationships. The things we say can unite or divide us. Do you know that our own words have the power to shape our lives? Ken Wytsma joins Chris Brooks for a practical, Biblical look at how our words impact our personal growth, our church culture, and the watching world! Don’t miss Equipped, as we learn to speak less and talk better! Featured resource:Redeeming How We Talk by Ken Wytsma and A.J. Swoboda 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we face hurt, betrayal, or fear, it’s easy to question God’s care, goodness, and power. Christian apologist Lisa Fields understands these questions! She joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to explore seven pain points that might be keeping us from fully trusting God, and she’ll share her own journey from disappointment to living in her true identity in Jesus! Don’t miss this candid conversation on the next edition of Equipped. Featured resource:When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe And What We Experience by Lisa Fields 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.  Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions desperate for hope are enticed by the promise of the prosperity gospel – that God will respond to faith and a financial gift - while prosperity preachers exploit the needy and stockpile their own riches. How can followers of the true Gospel combat this deception? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Costi Hinn, nephew of world-famous televangelist Benny Hinn, joins Chris Brooks to reveal the inner workings of the prosperity movement and remind us of the true hope we have in Christ Jesus. Featured resource:God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies by Costi Hinn 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.  Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study indicates a shift in several key areas of morality in America. How should we as Christians respond? How do we shine the light of the gospel in this changing culture? Listen, call in, or join the discussion on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:Gallup Poll: Moral Acceptability Falls for Several BehaviorsArticle: Does morality still matter in America? Mentioned resource:Article: How Christian women can change the culture 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Imago Dei, the image of God, is seen in each person. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll see how that looks in two different conversations. First, Chris will talk with York Moore about Juneteenth and the celebration of faith and freedom that it is. Then, a recent study by Barna sheds light on the questions and issues teens face today. Don't miss the conversations on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resources:Documentary: Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom (Our Daily Bread Ministries)Article: New Research: The Big Questions on Teens’ Minds Today 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dads, what was the best advice or wisdom you have recieved on fatherhood? If you're a dad looking for encouragement or have benefited from learning about fatherhood in the local church, join us for Equipped. Chris Brooks will encourage dads to see the church as a place to grow and train in becoming a better father. Featured resource:Article: 6 Ways to Prepare Men in Your Church for Fatherhood 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you lead an organization, a sports team or a family, we have the ability to speak words of life that will inspire our people to unleash their potential. Leadership expert Dr. Tim Irwin combines brain science and the wisdom of top CEOs to reveal a new approach that brings out the best in those we lead! Are you ready to see a change in your team? Then join us for this exciting edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Extraordinary Influence: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others by Tim Irwin 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The youth sports culture is a hyper-competitive one that seems to be starting younger every season. As parents, we can help our kids process all the highs and lows of playing sports. Karl Clauson talks with Brian Smith of Athletes in Action, who says we can steward these moments well with the Bible. Learn how youth sports can become a meaningful discipleship opportunity when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith Resource mentioned:Article: Youth Sports on Sunday Morning 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.  Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family vacation or trip is great time to connect with each other. But it can be easy to let spiritual habits fall away during these times. Dr. Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries says that we can be intentional with this time together. Learn how travel can become an opportunity for your family to grow together spiritually when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:Family Vision Podcast: "Make Your Vacations Matter" Family Vision Podcast: "5 Family Worship Mistakes" E-book: "Visionary Parenting" Visionary Family Camp   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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a spiritual leader to flourish, they must live wholeheartedly for Christ. But there is a danger of sabotage by functional idols that result in a cycle of self-destructive choices. How can a Christian leader or pastor avoid landmines in ministry and continue to thrive? Dave Wiedis of ServingLeaders Ministries joins Chris Brooks to give encouragement. If you're a ministry leader, don't miss the next edition of Equipped. Featured resource:The Spiritually Healthy Leader by Dave Wiedis 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a parent, you never cease to be a parent, no matter the age of your child. And one of the biggest heartaches a Christian parent can have is watching their child walk away from following Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will give some help, hope, and encouragement for parents of prodigal children. Featured resources:A Practical Guide for Praying Parents by Erwin W. LutzerResolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us want work to heal the racial divides in our nation and just need some objective ways to begin. Chris Brooks talks with Pastor Derwin Gray, who will provide a deep dive into biblical racial reconciliation that is void of critical race theory but is realistic and relational. Don't miss this crucial conversation, coming up on Equipped with Chris Brooks.  Featured resource:How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Derwin Gray 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert Thom Rainer and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing flame, sitting in the embers, or somewhere in between? Do you need to be rekindled? Mark Yarbough wants to help you reignite the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Hope you can join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough 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.Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.