Equipped with Chris Brooks

As a young person, ambition for your future is held as an ideal. What would it look like if your ambitions went deeper than a career or goals – and instead focused on obedience to God? Pastor Jeremy Writebol will examine seven worthy pursuits and steer us toward holy ambition. Learn how you can make an eternal difference when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Mak...

If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing inferno or a flickering flame? Mark Yarbrough wants to help you rekindle the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks ! Featured resource: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for...

Caring for a family member with disabilities is an around-the-clock role. If you’re a parent, relative, or caregiver who feels isolated, don’t miss the next Equipped with Chris Brooks . Joe and Cindi Ferrini will encourage you while providing biblical wisdom and practical tools for the road ahead. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped ! Featured resource: The Special Needs Parent&...

Our culture fights against aging in every area possible. But the Bible gives a hopeful perspective on growing older. Jen Wilkin joins Chris Brooks on Equipped with Chris Brooks , to talk about how we can embrace our age and acknowledge our changing realities. Learn how to age wisely in an anti-aging world when you join us for Equipped . Featured Resource: Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Agin...

God is alive and working on college campuses. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks , we'll hear from a college student named Ben who had a burden to provide the space for his peers to come to Christ. Hear what happened when 400 people showed up. Featured Resource: Article: Athlete-led UToledo Baptism Night leads to 50 baptisms September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent  by Dr...

What does America think about the Bible? Every year since 2011, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible in our country. What are Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks , Dr. John Plake of the American Bible Society will join us to explain how this data can help us evangelize and connect with our neighbors an...

What cultural myths are you believing without realizing it? Phrases like “follow your heart” and “you do you” give us narratives that shape our lives. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks , author Michael Keller , son of author and pastor Timothy Keller, helps us see how to identify the cultural myths around us and what the truth really is. Hope you can join us for...

On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks , we welcome Dr. Rick Melson , the new president of Moody Bible Institute. With the fall semester underway, Dr. Melson will share his vision for Moody—and his passion for preparing the next generation to go into ministry. What does the future hold for Moody Bible Institute? Join us for Equipped . September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent...

Does the church still matter in our modern world? If you’re disillusioned with the people or frustrated by politics in the church, you might be questioning whether or not you should invest your time and effort into the church. On the next Equipped , Carmen Joy Imes helps us see the importance of gathering as the church. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation when you join us for Equi...

According to Forbes, 73% of young adults feel alone sometimes or always. And Christians aren’t immune from loneliness. Shelby Abbott helps us explore why so many young people are fighting these feelings of isolation. Find out why we’re feeling lonely – and what we can do about it – on Equipped with Chris Brooks .  Featured resources: Why We’re Feeling Lonely (And...

Is the Old Testament a mystery to you? Perhaps you know many of the stories but they seem disconnected from each other. Dr. Sandra Richter has brought the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and places detailed in Scripture. She will explain the history of God's redeeming grace—a story that runs from the Garden of Eden in Genesis to the garden of the New Jerusalem in Revelatio...

How do you forgive someone who has wronged you, and how do you forgive yourself? Or maybe a better question is, how does your faith help you forgive others? A recent study seems to indicate that Christians who don’t attend church regularly have a harder time forgiving themselves and others. If you wonder how we can apply the truth of forgiveness in our lives or you’re struggling to for...

What does Christlike leadership look like? We live in a day and age that desperately needs us to express our biblical convictions in an authentic and compassionate way that demonstrates character. We’ll talk about that with Dr. Justin Irving on Equipped with Chris Brooks . Featured resource: Leadership in Christian Perspective by Justin A. Irving & Mark L. Strauss September thank you gif...

Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job you can’t imagine until you’re living it. If you’re one of those special needs parents who feels isolated, don’t miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks . Joe and Cindi Ferrini will encourage you and give you biblical wisdom for the road ahead. Hope you can join us.  Featured resource: The Special Needs P...

In today's culture, it is crucial that parents equip the next generation with everything they need to know about sex and sexuality. Where do we begin and can we avoid the awkwardness you both are feeling?  With the right approach, it can be easier than you think! Axis co-founder and CEO David Eaton joins Chris Brooks to answer your questions and provide the resources you need to confidently t...

How do we process 9/11 this year, especially since it is the 25th anniversary? For Chris Brooks, this date is deeply personal and intertwined with his work in the financial world. We want to hear your 9/11 story, then we'll talk with financial expert and radio host Rob West to tackle your money questions. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks . September thank you gift: The...

Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation is hurting many people, both inside and outside of the church. How can we reach the hearts of those feeling isolated? If we’re the lonely ones, how do we overcome this? Hope you can join the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks . Featured resource: Article: The Christian Response to Loneliness: A Biblical Response to a Modern Epidemic September...

When a friend is hurting or a church member's child is ill, how do you help? Author and counselor Michael Emlet says we can love others as God loves us. He sees and loves his people primarily as saints, while bringing comfort to the sufferer, and faithfully speaking truth to the sinner. Learn more when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks . Featured resource: Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners:...

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. Brigg...

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 M...

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 stirre...

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 abou...

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 . Fe...

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!...

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...