Equipped with Chris Brooks

What does it mean to be a church in our multiethnic communities? Author and professor Jarvis Williams explains the diversity of God's people from Genesis to Revelation, and how that can enrich our relationships with Him and each other. Don't miss this powerful discussion about redemptive kingdom diversity on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God by Jarvis J. Williams January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Raising kids is challenging these days but having special needs children places even more demands on a marriage and family. How can couples stay close and carry the load together? How can the rest of us help ease the strain for them? Elementary educator and author Jolene Philo shares the secrets to implementing the 5 Love Languages in a special needs family on this important edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families by Gary Chapman, Ph.D., and Jolene Philo, M.Ed. January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

How do we as believers best model a healthy biblical diversity to our culture? Join Equipped with Chris Brooks as we dive into Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." We explore five quotes from this letter to see what we can learn. Resource mentioned:Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Equipped with Chris Brooks. We’ll celebrate with our fellow Moody Radio host Chris Fabry. If you have a story of how God has used Equipped in your life, a guest or topic that has impacted you, be sure to join the conversation on Equipped! January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We talk to ourselves all day, every day – sometimes even out loud! And a lot of those messages are self-condemning. On this edition of Equipped, learn about a model for better self-talk – the Psalms! Jon Gauger will help us begin to form a biblical mindset by rooting our self-talk in the words of David. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource:Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms by Jon Gauger January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Do you view how you treat your body as a spiritual practice? Justin Earley will talk about how our habits impact both our physical and spiritual bodies. Learn how to improve your health and deepen your relationship with God when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Far too many of us have been hurt by the church and, if we're honest, we may have hurt someone, too. No matter which side of the hurt you're on, Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr., says that Jesus can redeem that pain. If you're stuck in church hurt, don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Learn how you can hold the Church accountable and start the healing process. Featured resource:Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal by Jerome Gay, Jr. January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Have you stepped into a leadership role that someone else began? Whether you are in a church, a business, or some other team, you may have been asked to lead in places that others have started. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll tap into the wisdom of author and experienced leader Tyler Reagin. He will help us navigate those transitions with biblically-based wisdom, and offer strategies to guide your new team with confidence. Featured resource:Leading Things You Didn't Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places, and Possibilities by Tyler Reagin January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Are you a student stressing out over school, your future, or your identity? Most young people face unique stressors as they transition to college and life beyond graduation. Don't miss the help from Shelby Abbott as he offers gospel solutions to the everyday struggles of college-age Christians—things like purpose, relationships, and living with social media. Find wisdom for navigating the college years when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress by Shelby Abbott January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Millions of people watched Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop miss a potential game-winning field goal on Sunday night. He later called it the worst moment of his athletic career. But the truth is, we all have moments we wish we could rewind. Moments of failure, regret, or deep disappointment. How do we survive our worst moments—and what does God have to say about them? Join us on Equipped as we talk about how God can take our worst moments and redeem them for His glory.  January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:22-24 that we are to "put off our old self...and put on our new self." As you step into the new year, what does that look like for you? Share the bad habit(s) you are planning to put off and what good habit(s) you are planning to put on. Be encouraged to pursue Christ when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Is the church a tradition created to serve man's religious purposes or is it something more? In a world of competing voices about the relevance of the church, we need a thorough biblical understanding of what makes up a church. Theologian Dr. Gene Getz will help us to learn how God defines and measures a healthy church. Don't miss this essential edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:The Measure of a Healthy Church e-book by Gene A. Getz January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We are all more energetic when we eat well, exercise, and sleep soundly but there is another vital ingredient for a healthy life. We need to have the right kind of relationships! On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, respected psychologist Dr. John Townsend will identify key relational nutrients we need so we can relate to others in ways that transform us, give us energy, and help us succeed. Featured resource:People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership by Dr. John Townsend January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Our teens face challenges unknown to previous generations and now the research proves it. A study from the Fuller Youth Institute reveals that today's teens are the most anxious, diverse, and adaptive generation in history! On Equipped with Chris Brooks, authors and youth experts Kara Powell and Brad Griffin will help us interact well with our teens so they can discover the best answers to life's most important questions. December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

If you’ve ever struggled with knowing whether you’re truly hearing from God or just hearing your own thoughts, you won’t want to this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer will help us learn how to better recognize God’s voice. Discern the voice of God in your daily life when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The loss of a child is a grief like no other. Author, pastor, and blogger Tim Challies and his family have walked this road. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Tim shares his reflections on the seasons of grief and the "ministry of sorrow." If you are struggling with loss, join us and learn how to grieve well, with real hope in a real Savior. Featured resource:Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God by Tim Challies December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

You're an adult…now what? Being an adult is hard but sometimes we make it harder than it has to be! As the pastor of one of the largest ministries to 20-somethings in Texas, J.P. Pokluda knows the challenges facing the next generation. He will help you navigate issues like friendships and dating, career and money management, controlling anxiety and much more! If you are new to this thing called "adulting," don't miss this "Best of Equipped with Chris Brooks!" Featured resource:Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future by Jonathan "J.P." Pokluda December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Are you prepared for Christmas? Do you know what it means to be Jesus' disciple? What better time to choose Jesus than Christmas? Chris Brooks invites you to hear a special message on what it means to follow Jesus and encourage others to do the same! Don't mis this special Christmas Day editiion of Equipped.  December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

This time of year, many of us are reading the Scriptures about Jesus' birth. Do you have some unanswered questions about the events and people surrounding His first coming? Or have people challenged you about the reality of Jesus and his birth? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will address many questions about Nativity with author, professor, and Biblical scholar Dr. Darrell Bock. Featured resource:Jesus the Messiah: Tracing the Promises, Expectations, and Coming of Israel's King by Herbert W. Bateman IV, Gordon Johnston, and Darrell Bock December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Children are marvelous teachers! If we slow down and pay attention, we will learn more from our children than we ever expected. Author, radio veteran, and grandpa Jon Gauger joins Chris Brooks to talk over some crucial Christmas conversations we can have with our kids and the surprising instruction they have for us, too. Hear lessons from little ones on this holiday edition of Equipped. Featured resource:Kids Say the Wisest Things by Jon Gauger December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Is the nativity just a nice story or did the virgin birth, the angels and the shepherds, and Jesus being born in a manger really happen? Author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin will talk with Chris Brooks about trustworthy evidence for the birth and life of Christ. Bring your own questions and doubts and discover why you really can believe in Christmas when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Is Christmas Unbelievable? by Rebecca McLoughlin December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

If you’ve ever struggled with knowing whether you’re truly hearing from God or just hearing your own thoughts, you won’t want to this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer will help us learn how to better recognize God’s voice. Discern the voice of God in your daily life when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

How analytically do you think? We know that ideas have consequences so shouldn't we know what the ideas that run the world mean? Do you want to grow in your ability to understand and discern philosophical ideas through a Biblical framework? Dr. Paul Copan will explain why and how Christians should study philosophy. Learn about the role of the mind in the life of faith on this edition of Equipped. Featured resource:A Little Book for New Philosophers by Paul Copan December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Feeling exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed? You're not alone! If you've ever said, "I just can't do it all," you’re right…you were never meant to! That's the powerful message of Kelly Kapic's book, You Were Never Meant to Do It All, and he joins Chris Brooks on Equipped with encouragement to accept God's design for our humanity so we can live well—within our limits! Featured resource:You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly Kapic December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Holiday gatherings provide opportunities to have spiritual conversations with family and friends. Some of our loved ones may be hostile to the gospel, others may be more open than they were before. Evangelism professor Dr. Rick Richardson helps us talk with our friends and family about Jesus at the holidays. Be encouraged in your faith conversations when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:You Found Me: New Research on How Unchurched Nones, Millennials, and Irreligious Are Surprisingly Open to Christian Faith by Rick RichardsonEvangelism Outside the Box by Rick Richardson December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

It's our goal on Equipped to help you learn to evaluate current events and issues through the clear lens of Scripture so you can speak and act like Jesus. We will begin by praying for those impacted by the anti-Semitic attack in Australia on Sunday evening. Then Chris talks with listeners about the people they're praying for the salvation of during this Christmas season. Join us as we spend the hour in prayer when you join us for Equipped. Mentioned resource:Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Marriage is a genuine blessing, but busy schedules, unresolved conflicts, and external pressures can slowly unravel a marriage. Shortly after Marilyn and Brad Rhoads got married, they encountered these same patterns and pain. If you need a marriage reset, Brad and Marilyn can help. On the next Equipped, learn how God transformed their relationship as they grew a grace marriage. Featured resource:The Grace Marriage by Brad and Marilyn Rhoads December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

It is that most wonderful time of the year when we get to enjoy all those special songs of Christmas. What is your favorite Christmas tune? Call with your favorites, and we'll also hear favorites from Chris and his guest, Effie Rolfe. Join us for some Christmas cheer and explore the wonder and worship of the season through the music of Christmas. It's a holiday edition of Equipped that you don't want to miss! Mentioned resource:MusicofChristmas.org December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We are in a civilizational moment—and how we respond will determine the future of next generations. Why is it important for Christians to step into the culture and stand up for Truth through quiet acts of courage? Hear the stories of several people who have made choices with great implications. Don't miss an inspiring and encouraging conversation with John Stonestreet of the Colson Center when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Documentary: Truth Rising December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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. Featured resource:Make It Your Ambition by Jeremy Writebol December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Are you estranged and disconnected from your adult children? If so, you’re not alone. If you’re looking to reconcile with your adult child after a rift, don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Blythe Daniel will encourage you on how to confront the hurts without going back through the mess, and what to do when reconciliation isn’t possible. Learn how you can move forward after a family estrangement on Equipped. Featured resources:Article: Family Estrangement: 6 Ways to Reconcile with Adult Children by Blythe DanielBook: Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters by Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of Jesus' mother Mary. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing joins Chris Brooks to unpack the Gospel truth through the life and testimony of this poor, ordinary, humble young woman. We will identify with the real Mary, who questioned yet obeyed, when God asked her to serve Him in unimaginable ways. Don't miss the vital message Mary's voice has for you this Christmas. Featured resource:Mary's Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ by Amy Orr-Ewing December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What ministry activities are you comfortable with A.I. performing? That's our topic for this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. How does A.I. show up in our churches and ministry? Join the conversation about what role listeners think A.I. should have in the ministry of the church. Mentioned resources:Article: The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No SoulArticle: Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The holidays can be full of fun and festivities. But for those who have lost something—a loved one, a job, your health, your marriage—the holidays may be a time of grieving. We're going to talk about how God heals the broken heart and gives a pathway to hope when Ron Hutchcraft joins us on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Hope When Your Heart Is Breaking by Ron Hutchcraft December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Antisemitism is rising on college campuses and Israel is still in the headlines. How should Christians think about Israel? On today's Equipped, Chris Brooks will welcome Open Line host Dr. Michael Rydelnlik to help us see how the Church relates to Jewish people today. Join us as we explore Israel’s unique identity and ongoing role in God’s plan, on Equipped. Featured resource:How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik Mentioned resource:Urban Apologetics by Eric MasonHas the Church Replaced Israel? by Michael Vlach December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The holidays can bring additional stress to singles, from the pressure of family asking questions about your relationships to movies presenting couples finding love at Christmas. How does a Christian find someone in the current dating culture? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, author and pastor Sam Andreades will give single Christians in that vulnerable life moment some practical, theological help to make dating decisions confidently. Deepen your relationship with God as you date with discernment. Join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource:Dating with Discernment: 12 Questions to Make a Lasting Marriage by Sam A. Andreades December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We need heroes and heroines…people we look up to who followed Jesus wholeheartedly to the end. Elisabeth Elliot did just that! Biographer Ellen Vaughn shares Elisabeth’s life story, with all her strengths and weaknesses. Whether you know her name or not, your walk with Jesus will be enriched by her humanity and her trust in her Savior. Come meet Elisabeth Elliot, a "gutsy woman of faith," on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Being Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What would life look like if you went all-in with God? He is calling each of us.  What is holding you back? The risk? The unknown future? Reluctance to give up personal comforts? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Jennifer Hand will help you put your "yes" on the table, and watch God do more in and through your life than you can ever imagine. Step into the thrilling walk of faith with this God who is all-in for you! Featured resource:My Yes is on the Table: Moving from Fear to Faith by Jennifer Hand November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Is Christianity still relevant in a post-modern Western culture? It is when you understand that Christianity is the source of our society's most cherished values—values like freedom, kindness, progress, and equality. Join us for Equipped as author and speaker Glen Scrivener will take us on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down but how they continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Featured resource:The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality by Glen Scrivener November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

At Equipped with Chris Brooks, we regularly hear from parents who are struggling with hurt and fear when their child embraces a new gender. Laura Smalts was that child. She believed the lies and the false promises of freedom—until she discovered true freedom in the love of Jesus Christ. Laura will share her story and offer insights about how to relate well to loved ones living a transgender life. Featured resources:Transgender to Transformed by Laura PerryEden's Redemption ministry November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.  

Do you have a teenager you long to see come to Christ or grow more confident in their faith? On this edition of Equipped, Sean McDowell joins Chris Brooks to unpack the major ethical and relational issues confronting today's young people. He'll encourage our teens to rebel against prevailing cultural norms by seeking Godly wisdom and speaking truth in love. Featured resource:A Rebel's Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love Amid the Noise of Today's World by Sean McDowell November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Parenting consists of many habits and routines—mealtimes, getting ready for school, bedtimes. These habits can be opportunities to live out God's love in profound ways. Author and dad Justin Earley helps us see how we can incorporate spiritual meaning into the mundane moments of daily life. Learn how to establish Habits of the Household on Equipped. Featured resource:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.