Equipped with Chris Brooks

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! Featured resource:You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly Kapic September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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 Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Truth in True Crime by J. Warner Wallace August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Does living for Jesus make you feel like you're being watched? In our world of shifting values, a compelling faith stands out and draws people in. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor Mike Tatlock says the most radical thing a Christian can do is stay anchored to Him. Learn how your life can become a living invitation when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

How do we navigate grief and loss? The Bible talks about grief and we see how Jesus handled the loss of His friend Lazarus. Dr. Asabi Dean helps us prepare for grief and process losses we have faced. Whether you're in a season of grief yourself or helping someone else process their sorrow, don't miss this helpful conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Christians are commanded to love one another. But our present-day divisions and disunity show us that it’s not an easy task to do. Dr. Winfred Neely helps us see how a mutual agape love within the church can spread to our families and communities. Explore the biblical basis for love when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:A Love to Live By: Rediscovering Agape Love in Scripture by Dr. Winfred O. Neely August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Is it possible to keep your faith intact in the college years? What happens when that professor raises questions you don’t know how to answer? Dr. Michael Kruger has been training young people to answer for their beliefs for over 20 years. If you are a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors, find answers on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael J. Kruger August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They’ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom – but aren’t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we’re not old and not young? Christopher Ash joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don’t miss an encouraging conversation! Featured resource:Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Every parent knows from experience that little people have big emotions! Our children struggle with their feelings, and surprisingly, worry is among their greatest concerns.  How can we help our children learn to process their fears and take charge of their emotions?  On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we talk with author and counselor Dr. Josh Straub about fostering emotional awareness in our children.  Featured resource:What Do I Do with Worry? by Dr. Josh and Christi StraubWhat Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

It’s back-to-school time! How can we best love our local schools? Whether you have kids in your local school or not, you can be a light in your community. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will talk with Courtney Vinyard about some big and small ways you can love your local school. Hope you can join the conversation on the next Equipped. Featured Resource:Article: How to Love Your Local Public School August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Whether you are married or single, your sexuality is inseparable from your spirituality. And many churches are silent on the subject. Dr. Juli Slattery will help us think biblically about all areas of our sexuality. Find freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What does it really mean to live for Jesus? We’re invited to love Him with ALL that we are – but what does that actually look like during hard times with relationships, money, and big decisions? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Lina AbuJamra will share insights for building a life of enduring discipleship, even during the hard times.  Featured resource:All Your Life: What It Really Means to Live for Jesus by Lina AbuJamra August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The WNBA is making headlines – but the reasons go beyond basketball. A player’s public statements about biological males not playing in women’s sports have raised the transgender issue in the news again. Laura Perry Smalts joins us to talk about what Scripture and science say about this issue. Don’t miss the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resources:Transgender to Transformed: A Story of Transition That Will Truly Set You Free by Laura Perry SmaltsArticle: Sophie Cunningham and the Transgender Sports ControverseyVideo: The Amazing Beauty of God's Design of Male and Female August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

God calls Christians to participate in His redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Your talents and vocation are uniquely suited to His plan! Amy Sherman has devoted her life to showing people how to restore lives and communities for God's glory. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Amy will help us discover how we can be agents of flourishing in our communities and offer a winsome witness to a watching world. Featured resource:Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy L. Sherman August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Last week, the Massachusetts Governor signed a state law that makes abortion legal at all stages of pregnancy. This means an abortion can be performed up until birth. How do we process all of the implications of a law like this? How can we best support people in all stages of life? Hope you can join us for this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What does it mean to be a Christlike biblical man in today’s culture? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, pastor Seth Troutt helps us see how masculinity is rooted in living according to God’s design, both in virtue and in role. Learn about the responsibility and freedom found in God’s purpose for men when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God's Design by Seth Troutt August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Our culture is obsessed with productivity, hustle, and 24/7 connectivity. When do we rest? Brett McCracken wants us to rediscover the profound theological and practical wisdom embedded in the simple act of sleeping. If you’re a weary soul longing for rest, don’t miss the conversation about The Wisdom of Sleep on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Last week in the Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary, Abdul El-Sayed beat the incumbent candidate. If he wins in the November election, he will be the first Muslim in the U.S. Senate. As Christians, how do we engage with our Muslim neighbors, speaking the truth in love? Don't miss this timely conversation with Brandon Cleaver on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reaching Muslims: An Approach to Evangelism August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Praying the Psalms back to the Lord has been a devotional habit of Christ-followers down through the ages. Author Trevin Wax helps us develop a more intimate relationship with our heavenly Father by praying through the Psalms every month. Are you feeling distant from God? Discover a fresh approach to knowing and loving God more through this powerful practice! Featured resource:Psalms in 30 Days by Trevin Wax August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

The Bible is the most-read book of all time. It was written over thousands of years by many authors using various literary styles to reveal God's wonderful plan to save the world. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks as Bible teacher Kristie Anyabwile helps us explore this amazing book, bringing it alive and transforming your Bible study. Featured resource:Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study by Kristie Anyabwile August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. For more information about 48 Hours of Impact, visit moodyradio.org

Are you in a spiritually mismatched marriage? Are you trying to navigate your faith with a spouse who does not seem to understand it? Lynn Donovan waited nearly three decades for her husband to join her journey with Jesus. She shares a spiritual battle plan for Christians living with an unsaved spouse on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Marching Around Jericho: Praying Your Unsaved Spouse into the Kingdom by Lynn Donovan August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. For more information about 48 Hours of Impact, visit moodyradio.org

We live in a time when no common definition or vision for manhood exists. What does a God-following man look like? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Karl Clauson will talk with Robert Lewis and Chris Harper about how a man can be God's man. There's an awakening happening among men in the church. Find out more when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:BetterMan ministries August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Does living for Jesus make you feel like you're being watched? In our world of shifting values, a compelling faith stands out and draws people in. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor Mike Tatlock says the most radical thing a Christian can do is stay anchored to Him. Learn how your life can become a living invitation when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

There are questions everyone needs to answer: How did I get here? Why is there so much evil in the world? What does a just and fair society look like? For many, including some of the world's greatest intellectuals, this quest has led them from atheism to Jesus. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris and author Nathan Guy will discuss the core beliefs of Christianity and explore the reasons these former atheists now believe the Gospel.   Featured resource:Article: "Some of Christianity's Biggest Skeptics are Becoming Vocal Converts"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.

We live in a culture that is shaped by anxiety and striving. As a result, trusting God may more difficult. Guest host Susie Larson will give you biblical encouragement for building an inner life anchored in God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love. Find out what God does when you trust Him—on the next Equipped with Chris Broks. Featured resource:More Than You Can Imagine by Susie LarsonWebsite: 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.

On July 28, we celebrated 100 years of Moody Radio. And God’s not done with us! We’re looking to the future. What’s next for Moody Radio? Join us, along with guest host Karl Clauson, as we talk about how to continue proclaiming the gospel across the airwaves and beyond. We hope you can join us for a hopeful conversation about the future of gospel broadcasting when you tune into Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardWebsite: 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.

July 28 marks Moody Radio's 100th birthday and we are celebrating with you! Join guest host Karl Clauson for the next Equipped as we mark God's faithfulness with memorable stories, historic audio, and special guests Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Doug Hastings, and Phil Shappard. Hope you can join us for the party as we celebrate turning 100 on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardWebsite: 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.

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.

Have you ever considered that the field of economics points to the existence of God? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries will outline how God’s economic principles, patterns and promises all reveal His sustaining power over creation. From your backyard garden to international affairs – it all points to evidence of our Divine Creator!  Featured resource:Economic Evidence for God by Chuck BentleyWebsite: 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.  

What you believe determines how well you'll fight. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Karl Clauson will welcome author and radio host Susie Larson. She says that our understanding of who God is and who WE are in His Kingdom makes all the difference in the battles we face on a daily basis. See how God makes us strong on Equipped. Featured resource:More Than You Can Imagine by Susie LarsonWebsite: 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.

God wants to change you and mold you into the image of His Son, Jesus. How does He do that? Guest host Karl Clauson welcomes Greg Dempster to talk about spiritual transformation, renewal, and getting back on track. If you desire to follow Jesus closer or want to get back on track spiritually, be sure to join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Journey 1 from ChristLife MinistriesWebsite: 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.

At the intersection of technology and spirituality are many fascinating conversations. Guest host Karl Clauson will talk with Dr. Drew Dickens about the gathering storm of A.I. What do we need to know? How can the church be prepared? Hope you can join us as we talk through these questions and more on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:A.I. and Spirituality PodcastEncountering PeaceWebsite: 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.

Are you feeling lost in a hi-tech world? Humans long to be seen, known, and loved, but we have lost the personal touch in our technological advances.  How can we find our way back to true community? What are you doing to connect with others? Does your technology help or hurt? Author Andy Crouch helps us reclaim relationship in a technological world on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy Crouch 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.  

When it comes to mental health issues in children and teens, how should we care for them? Too often, there is a stigma attached to these disorders and families suffer alone. Psychologist Matthew Stanford will take your questions about common mental health conditions our kids face so we can offer the grace, hope and support they need. It’s all ahead on Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Grace for the Children by Matthew S. StanfordWebsite: 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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.