The Equipped with Thann Bennett

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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. 149

    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

  2. 148

    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

  3. 147

    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

  4. 146

    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

  5. 145

    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

  6. 144

    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

  7. 143

    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

  8. 142

    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

  9. 141

    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

  10. 140

    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

  11. 139

    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

  12. 138

    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

  13. 137

    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

  14. 136

    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

  15. 135

    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

  16. 134

    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

  17. 133

    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

  18. 132

    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

  19. 131

    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

  20. 130

    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

  21. 129

    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

  22. 128

    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

  23. 127

    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

  24. 126

    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

  25. 125

    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

  26. 124

    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

  27. 123

    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

  28. 122

    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

  29. 121

    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

  30. 120

    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

  31. 119

    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

  32. 118

    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

  33. 117

    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

  34. 116

    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

  35. 115

    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

  36. 114

    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

  37. 113

    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

  38. 112

    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

  39. 111

    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

  40. 110

    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

  41. 109

    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

  42. 108

    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

  43. 107

    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

  44. 106

    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

  45. 105

    Yes and yes

    Flash flooding in Texas, a birthday bill signing, and political endorsements from church pulpits. Thann Bennett considers these headline stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. In the True, should you sit or serve? In the beautiful, you can reflect the tender loving care of your Creator! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  46. 104

    Pacts, fried eggs, and a snail on a pear

    Pacts and constitutional limitations are the theme of this week's headline stories on The Equipped, but the focus is really on fried eggs and a snail on a pear! Join Thann Bennett to hear how all of that connects to the True and the beautiful in your world! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  47. 103

    Is it in you?

    What does a commercial for a sports drink have to do with the enemy you face in your walk with Jesus? Thann Bennett will share. Plus headline news including bunker buster bombs, a NATO Summit, and fearfully and wonderfully made— all considered through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  48. 102

    Three or more

    All out war in the Middle East, political violence in Minnesota, and parades and protests in Washington, DC. Join Thann Bennett on The Equipped to consider each of these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Also, when does obedience require more than three responses? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  49. 101

    All about the number

    It is all about the number, but everyone's number is different. Also, headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful, including Troops in the Streets, One Big Beautiful Tussle, and A Return Facilitated. Finally, the beautiful segment considers how the enemy in your world is in reality far smaller than he appears! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

  50. 100

    Betrayed

    The betrayal of Jesus was even more difficult than the crucifixion. Thann Bennett discusses why this week on The Equipped. Also, headline stories including antisemitism in Boulder, student visas are revoked, and peace is elusive around the world. Finally, beauty and bounty go together for you as a Jesus follower! 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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