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The Equipped with Thann Bennett

The Equipped is a once-a-week broadcast hosted by Thann Bennett that provides Jesus followers a portion-controlled way to stay aware of world events without being consumed by them. The Equipped is intentionally optimistic, eternally focused, and service-oriented. By tuning in to The Equipped, you will be informed but not consumed, focused on the True and beautiful, and equipped to serve.

  1. 153

    Truth had to travel

    The proclamation was True, but the Truth had yet to Travel! Thann Bennett shares how you are tasked with causing the Truth to travel, and also considers headline news and your role in them. In The Beautiful segment, Thann shares how goodness and sweetness in your life will soon be ripe for the picking. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  2. 152

    Of wood and stone

    It was the most important building project of all time, so no expense was spared, and the entire world was scoured for the finest materials and the most accomplished workers! Surprisingly, the building was to be a temporary one! Thann Bennett also explains on this episode, headline news viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  3. 151

    Chasing fantasies

    Are you chasing fantasies or working your land? Thann shares his two childhood dream jobs and how they were really just chasing fantasies. After headline news including the return of the Greatest Of All Time, The Beautiful segment focuses on life springing from death! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  4. 150

    Have shell, will travel

    He was hiding in plain sight, and yet it was as though he had completely vanished! Thann Bennett explains in this week's episode of The Equipped. After the headline news, in The Beautiful segment, Thann talks about why you should embrace the mantra, "Have Shell, Will Travel!" Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  5. 149

    Entangled

    Sometimes it is necessary to entangle yourself in the mess! Join Thann Bennett as he discusses the headline news, including the U.S.-Iran war, an indictment of Raul Castro, and the death of a racing legend. And in The Beautiful segment, a leaning shelter lends both beauty and protection to your life!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  6. 148

    The singing comes second

    Ebola, ISIS, and a mosque shooting dominate the headlines. Join Thann Bennett to hear how to consider those difficult stories through the lens of Truth that reminds us the singing comes after the waiting! In The Beautiful segment, there is beauty even underneath the most chaotic circumstances.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  7. 147

    UFOs, hoarded gold, and the real battle

    "Are we alone in the universe?" A new release of previously classified information about UFOs has the question being asked with renewed fervor. How should you as a Jesus follower respond? Also, the real battle of your life is waged alone in the dark tunnel. Will you advance toward danger, or will you retreat? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  8. 146

    The declarer

    You are the Declarer! Your life is all for God's glory, but He has given you the amazing responsibility to be the one who declares Him to the nations! Join Thann Bennett on The Equipped for more, and also to consider headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  9. 145

    Tens of thousands

    Another attempted assassination, the king visits, and a fight over congressional district lines. In addition to those headline news stories, do you feel assailed by tens of thousands on every side? That question forms the foundation of The True segment. And in The Beautiful segment, do you prefer tea or coffee? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  10. 144

    The powerful impact of awe

    Science is "discovering" the powerful impact of awe, but it's really just an affirmation of what the Old Testament has been telling us for millennia! This awe is needed as Thann also considers two very difficult headline stories. In the Beautiful segment, a frog—yes, a frog—shows us how wonderful it is to be surrounded by goodness! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  11. 143

    On the clock

    You are on the clock and under the fig tree! Tune in to The Equipped to learn why this is great news! Headline news considered through the lens of the True and the beautiful includes a blockade in Iran, forced retirements in the U.S. House, and the Artemis II returns home! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  12. 142

    Under the wire

    You are a doer, and that is a good thing! But being is even better than doing! Join as we cover headline stories, including human beings traveling farther from Earth than anyone before, a ceasefire just under the wire in Iran, and birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  13. 141

    A beautiful blur

    Life can be a blur! It can feel very uncertain, but the beauty of your eternity can be secure! On this week's episode of The Equipped, Thann Bennett explains and also considers headline news, including social media verdicts, the war in Iran, and the Final Four. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  14. 140

    Let's just skip this one

    It's a conversation that many of us would rather skip, but it's a vital one to keep us from hurtling off life's proverbial cliffs! Also, headline news that will be covered is the Press at the Pentagon, Tarmac Tragedy, and Mr. Secretary. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  15. 139

    Taught to teach

    It's week one of considering the scriptural prerequisites for becoming thoroughly equipped for every good work. This week Thann discusses the prerequisite of teaching. What does it mean to be both taught and to teach scripture? Also, headline stories including Chain Reactions in Iran, The Madness Returns, and More Than a Name. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  16. 138

    Singularity

    "You are living in the singularity." Have you heard that exclamation recently? It's a concept that is racing around the world. What does it mean, and how are you as a Jesus follower to respond? Also, a new Supreme Leader in Iran, a new DHS Secretary, and a razor thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tune in to consider these stores through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  17. 137

    War and beauty

    War is not beautiful, but war and beauty collide with each other this week on The Equipped. Join Thann Bennett to consider why you should be of good courage even when the circumstances of your world are anything but beautiful. When war and chaos are in the same physical location, your focus determines whether your world is upright or upside-down! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  18. 136

    Plus-six vision

    Headline news for the week includes Chaos in Mexico, the U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Tariffs, and Miracle on Miracle at the Olympics. Finally, great beauty waits just beneath the surface of your life. God has a plus-six vision for you! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  19. 135

    Ashes and affection

    The evidence of God's affection for you is in the ashes! Join as we discuss headline stories including two deadly shootings, an ICE drawdown in Minnesota, and the death of Jesse Jackson. Tune in to consider the Truth and beauty to be found in each of these stories.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  20. 134

    Strategic withdraw

    Does the idea of retreating alarm you? Are you always aimed at advancing and making progress? It is in many ways the way of our world, but Jesus modeled something different—something that may even be described as strategic withdraw. Also, headline news including Super Bowl LX and the competing halftime shows, the Winter Olympics, and yet another government shutdown—all considered through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  21. 133

    All is lost—or is it?

    Listen to this special episode of The Equipped. No news, just the True and the beautiful! Why? Because so many Jesus followers feel that all is lost, but there is a way to redeem the chaos! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  22. 132

    A new summit and the peculiar way

    "It clearly isn't working." Do you feel that way about nearly everything in culture right now? Join Thann Bennett to discuss a radical (and peculiar) way to transcend what seems to be the hopelessness of so many current events. Also, two storms—one beautiful and one dangerous—and summiting a skyscraper! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  23. 131

    The plan and the olive

    You are the plan! It's one of the most remarkable things about being a Jesus follower, that the God of the universe chose you to be the method by which the finished work of Jesus on the cross is shared with the world! This reality should shape the way you view this week's headline news, and it should certainly give new meaning to the way in which you see the beauty of the olive. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  24. 130

    Tinderbox, mission, and rain

    Do you know your precise mission? Thann Bennett encourages you to be clear on just what it is you have been assigned by your heavenly Father. In headline news, there are tinderbox situations all around the world. Learn how you can intentionally inject Truth into them and let the rain of God's Word refresh your soul!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  25. 129

    Midnight raid

    Birthdays and kickoffs. Overstories and understories. Midnight raids and unrest. Join Thann Bennett to consider all of this and more through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Speaking of beautiful, what did God say to Jeremiah in his sleep that caused the prophet to wake up refreshed? Tune in to find out! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  26. 128

    Spies and jammed signals

    Your very life depends on your ability to hear from God, and the enemy is working desperately to interrupt and disrupt that communication. On this week's episode, Thann Bennett discusses the wartime parallels to this Truth. In headline news, Thann discusses two current day war operations and also a high stakes meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and Israel. Finally, in the beautiful, we consider something old and something new as we ring in the new year! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  27. 127

    Good, better, best

    A football victory chant that speaks of your long anticipation of a Savior! Also, headline news viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and an image that points to the revealing! Merry Christmas to all of The Equipped family!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  28. 126

    Would you like a sample?

    Thann asks a life changing question on this week's episode: "Would you like a sample?" If you say yes, it will change your life! Also, headline news considered through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and the beauty of anticipation in the Advent season! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  29. 125

    Create a category

    Have you ever purchased a new car or shirt or lawnmower and then suddenly noticed that same car or shirt or mower everywhere you look? It is your Reticular Activating System creating new categories for you to notice! On this week's episode of The Equipped, Thann Bennett discusses how to harness this phenomenon for spiritual growth in your life! Also, headline news including, "You're fired" and "You're pardoned!" Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  30. 124

    Send over end

    A National Guard shooting in Washington, DC, a double tap strike in the Caribbean, and progress toward peace between Russia and Ukraine. Thann Bennett considers all three stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. In The True segment, why 'send' is so much greater than 'end,' and in The Beautiful segment, how unexpected surprises add beauty to your world! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  31. 123

    Exploding slippers

    Exploding slippers, a mass abduction in Nigeria, a Republican president and Democrat Socialist mayor meet face-to-face, and a U.S. Senator is accused of sedition. Join Thann to consider all of these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Speaking of the beautiful, Thanksgiving week affords you the opportunity to increase the beauty in your life by choosing gratitude! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  32. 122

    Negative space

    Does your life have negative space? If not, you are missing out on significant beauty! Also, do you know the difference between a bruise and an injury? Finally, headline news this week includes money matters, a new Board of Peace, and votes in Congress to order the Department of Justice to release additional files related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. We'll view all these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  33. 121

    Easily found

    Are you where you are supposed to be? Are you doing what you are supposed to be doing? When Jesus comes looking for you, will you be easily found? Thann Bennett shares why the answers to these questions are critical for your preparedness to follow the call of Christ on your life. Also, headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and what stirring a cup of coffee has to do with activating the beauty in your life! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  34. 120

    Now I know

    Nigeria is a country of particular concern, the U.S. government remains shutdown but SNAP is partially restored, and a major question on foreign affairs at the U.S. Supreme Court. Thann Bennett will consider these headline stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Also, in The True segment, why you should be exclaiming, "Now I know!" Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  35. 119

    Been here before

    "Act like you've been here before!" Thann Bennett will share why this instruction applies to your life! Also, the call was just 24 seconds long, but it was evidence of a life's purpose served. Thann explains in The Beautiful segment and in between, headline news viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  36. 118

    But for a moment

    An indictment and a pardon, a title no more, and the World Series is set. Thann Bennett will consider those headline news stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. The True includes a llama and The Beautiful reminds you that beauty matters! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  37. 117

    Those who dreamed

    The hostages are home! This week on The Equipped, Thann Bennett discusses how you should respond to the joyous news. Also, are you speaking to a king today? Finally, the beauty in your life is synced with eternity! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  38. 116

    Living color

    Your life was meant to be seen and lived in vivid color! It should leap off the page and impact those around you! Thann Bennett explores both the Truth and the beauty of this concept. Also, there is tentative hope in the Middle East, a government shutdown is into its second week, and the FDA approves an abortion pill. How can you be the hands and feet of Jesus in each of these stories? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  39. 115

    Already in progress

    "We now join the following program already in progress." You've heard that phrase before, and it should inform the way you think about eternity! Thann Bennett explains on this episode, and also considers headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and the beautiful balm of a surrendered soul. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  40. 114

    Love your enemies

    How is it possible to love your enemies to the extent you are willing to forgive them and invite them into relationship with Jesus? Thann Bennett considers this challenge through the lens of Truth, beauty, and headline news. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  41. 113

    The pre-teen Messiah

    Evil has reared its head in a major way by way of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Join Thann Bennett to stand on Truth and search for beauty even in the midst of dark days. Also, Jesus was just twelve years old when He asserted His identity as the Messiah. How would you respond if a pre-teen from your neighborhood made such a claim? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  42. 112

    Depleted

    The department of war, resigning Prime Ministers, and changing the rules. Thann Bennett considers those headline stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful on this week's episode. Also, do you feel depleted? There is a way to allow that depletion to usher in a mighty move of God! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  43. 111

    Herald on the run

    Have you ever asked God, what impact am I having? Thann Bennett invites you to consider how the answer to that question might involve a herald on the run. Also, headline stories viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and a reminder about the sweetness of the season! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  44. 110

    Kevin and Rick

    Kevin and Rick might sound like a couple of dads from the neighborhood or two guys from your small group, but they are actually feeder pigs! Thann Bennett explains what Kevin and Rick have to do with you on this week's episode. Also, headline stories including the passing of Dr. James Dobson, a former national security advisor's home and office are raided, and a board member of the Federal Reserve is fired. Tune in to consider each through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  45. 109

    To do or not to do?

    Go. Wait. Do. Don't. Which is it? Or is it both? Thann Bennett explores what Scripture has to say on the matter. Also, headline stories include peace talks that are more talk than peace. Finally, in The Beautiful segment, stop and watch the butterflies! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  46. 108

    The crazy out there

    How can you be aware of the times and the news of the day without getting dragged into the chaos and the crazy? Thann Bennett shares in the True and in the Beautiful, he reminds us that our true treasure and beauty is found deep within the jars of clay that are our physical beings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  47. 107

    Warring lions

    Warring lions, starving hostages, jobs lost, not unanimous, and why color? We'll consider this week's headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  48. 106

    Ryno

    Meeting a childhood hero at the White House, but it wasn't the President. It was Ryno, as explained in The True on this week's episode. Then, headline stories include starvation in Gaza, the Epstein saga, and more trade deals. In The Beautiful segment, consider the distinct beauty of worn pages and a life well spent! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  49. 105

    Don't say it

    Don't say it! Don't even utter the word! Thann Bennett dares to say the word on this week's broadcast and explains why it is taboo– but shouldn't be! Also, headline stories include rare cuts, a repeat offender, and a championship identity. Tune in to The Equipped to consider these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  50. 104

    Travel light

    Pressure on Putin, the Department of Education resumes closure, and strike three! Thann Bennett shares how to view those headline stories through the lens of the True and the Beautiful, but not before considering the reality that Jesus is going to walk into your world today! Finally, in the beautiful segment, why you should be traveling light like a dandelion! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Equipped is a once-a-week broadcast hosted by Thann Bennett that provides Jesus followers a portion-controlled way to stay aware of world events without being consumed by them. The Equipped is intentionally optimistic, eternally focused, and service-oriented. By tuning in to The Equipped, you will be informed but not consumed, focused on the True and beautiful, and equipped to serve.

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The Equipped is a once-a-week broadcast hosted by Thann Bennett that provides Jesus followers a portion-controlled way to stay aware of world events without being consumed by them. The Equipped is intentionally optimistic, eternally focused, and service-oriented. By tuning in to The Equipped, you...

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