Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages listeners to live an impactful Christian life in a rapidly changing culture.
The Equipped with Chris Brooks podcast is a unique and valuable resource for Christians seeking to navigate the complexities of our world through a biblical lens. Hosted by Pastor Chris Brooks, the show covers a wide range of topics and features enlightening conversations with experts in various fields. With a warm and inviting demeanor, Pastor Brooks creates a safe space for dialogue where people from all walks of life can engage in meaningful discussions.
One of the best aspects of The Equipped with Chris Brooks podcast is the depth and breadth of the topics covered. From cultural issues to theological debates, Pastor Brooks and his guests provide thoughtful insights and practical applications rooted in Scripture. The show's commitment to examining current events through a biblical perspective sets it apart from other news sources, offering listeners a truly Christian lens through which to view the world.
Another highlight of this podcast is Pastor Brooks himself. His respectful and loving approach to challenging subjects creates an atmosphere conducive to learning and growth. Whether addressing race in the church or discussing sensitive social issues, he handles each topic with grace and wisdom. Through his genuine desire to equip the saints, Pastor Brooks empowers listeners to think critically, engage in meaningful conversations, and live out their faith in tangible ways.
While The Equipped with Chris Brooks podcast offers many benefits, there are some areas that could be improved upon. At times, the show may lack diversity in its guest selection and perspectives represented. Although efforts seems to be made to create an inclusive space for dialogue, expanding the range of voices heard on the podcast would enhance its overall richness and relevance.
In conclusion, The Equipped with Chris Brooks podcast is an invaluable resource for Christians seeking biblical guidance in navigating our complex world. With engaging conversations, practical insights, and a genuine desire for equipping believers, Pastor Brooks provides listeners with a powerful tool for understanding culture through God's Word. Despite minor areas for improvement, this show serves as both an educational resource and an encouragement for living out one's faith. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to be equipped for ministry and life.

World news events give us a unique opportunity to learn about people or cultures we may not be familiar with. Artemis II casts our eyes to space or a country’s conflict may introduce us to a certain area of the world. How can we pray for our brothers and sisters around the world? Be part of the conversation when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Heart4Iran April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Chris Brooks wants to know: Are you good with God? Pastor and hip-hop artist D.A. Horton will help you answer that question as he walks us through the amazing truth of the Gospel and illustrates how we can introduce others to a relationship with God! Learn to connect your story to God’s story and find the eternal hope we all need on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Are You Good With God? by D.A. Horton Also mentioned:Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynksi April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Iran has been in the news lately. Many of us have been praying and watching with fear and tension. But we as Christians know little about the history of Christianity and what it means to be a believer in Iran. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Phil Hopkins joins Chris to talk about Christianity in Iran. How is God working in Iran? Learn more when you join us for the next Equipped. Featured Resource:Article: First Person: Persecution and protection of Iranian Christians by Phil Hopkins April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

When you watch a sports game, you see players give very clear displays of faith. How did religion become so entwined with big-time sports in America? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Paul Putz will tell the story of how this thriving religious subculture came to be. Whether you’re a sports fan or not, don’t miss the next Equipped. Featured resource:The Spirit of the Game: American Christianity and Big-Time Sports by Paul Putz Also mentioned:Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynksi April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

As we look at world events, it’s easy to wonder what will happen next and how we’ll navigate these uncertain times; but Chris Brooks wants to encourage you to let your tomorrows shape your todays. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris examines what Jesus said about the future and how his teaching should define our attitudes and activities here and now. April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

What we believe determines how we live. In a world where it’s hard to separate fact from fiction, we need to understand and embrace the fundamental truths of Christianity. On a Good Friday edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, join Chris Brooks as he examines the essentials of Christianity, using the affirmations of the Apostle’s Creed as a beginning with “I believe in The Sacrifice of Jesus.” April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Jesus’ resurrection set Him apart from every other religious leader who ever lived, and it sets Christianity apart from every other religion. Apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston says understanding the implications of the resurrection changes everything! How about you? Has it changed your life? Let’s talk about the power of the Resurrection on Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus―and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Jesus’ resurrection set Him apart from every other religious leader who ever lived, and it sets Christianity apart from every other religion. Apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston says understanding the implications of the resurrection changes everything! How about you? Has it changed your life? Let’s talk about the power of the Resurrection on Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus―and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Nik Ripken has seen the price paid by faithful believers in some of Christianity's hardest places. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Nik challenges us with the cost of following Jesus and the powerful role persecution plays in the life of a believer. Listen and learn to face your own suffering in the resurrection life of Christ. Featured resource:The Insanity of Sacrifice: A 90-Day Devotional by Nik Ripken April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Are you feeling inadequate or unseen in life? Maybe you just need a fresh view of the love of Jesus. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Jessica Thompson unpacks the nuances of Jesus’s heart toward the lost and brokenhearted people of the Bible. She will also invite you to fall in love with Jesus because He loves you, more than you know! Featured resource:He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us) by Jessica Thompson March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

How should Christians consume the news and digital media in an era of fake news and biased reporting? Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro has taken a hard look at this question and joins Chris Brooks with answers that may surprise you. He says it’s vital that we go beyond being informed voters to being formed by the directives of Jesus. Learn to digest the news and live as Jesus would in today’s world on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry Into the News by Jeff Bilbro March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

The spiritual community of the Church is an essential part of the Christian life. We gather, pray, and support each other, growing to be more like Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Paul Gutacker talks about the blessings and benefits of sharing your spiritual life in a community. What does it look like to practice life together? Find out on Equipped. Featured resource:Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth by Paul Gutacker March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

It’s important to transfer wisdom to our children before we transfer our wealth. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we’ll talk about how you can give money and things to your children without ruining their lives. Learn how to honor God with your inheritance and still bless your family when you join us for Equipped. March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

New discoveries are always being uncovered in the world of archaeology, and when those finds help us learn more about the biblical world, they generate excitement for believers. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Gordon Govier shares some of the noteworthy discoveries of the past year. Be encouraged in your faith when you join us for Equipped. Featured Resources:Article: "10 Striking Biblical Archaeology Stories of 2025" by Gordon GovierWebsite: Radioscribe.com March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Our current culture has so many political divisions. How do we navigate the political world we live in as believers? Founder and president of the AND Campaign Justin Giboney shares a biblical framework to help us bridge faith and politics for a more united and impactful public witness. Don’t miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around by Justin Giboney March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

The war with Iran has been in the headlines since it began. How do we as Christians respond? Is this ushering in End Times prophecy? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Michael Rydelnik joins Chris to talk about Middle East events, Israel, and more. You won't want to miss this edition of Equipped. Featured resource:How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Have you ever heard of Henrietta Mears? Probably not, but you may know the names of the men she influenced and inspired for Christian ministry. Men like Billy Graham, Bill Bright, and Senator Mark Hatfield. Discover how this single woman was also used by God to keep the evangelical church firmly planted on Biblical truth in a cultural climate much like our own! March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Stories are a great tool to teach Truth. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author and storyteller Marty Machowski will talk about how he is proclaiming the life-transforming gospel message to the next generations. We’ll explore the Book of Romans through the fictional adventure of two children and take a journey along the Romans Road. Hope you can join us for Equipped. Featured resource:The Sword: Magnus and the Mystery of Romans by Marty Machowski March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Can the Bible be trusted? How can we trust the Bible in this secular age we live in? Social media influencers and websites and politicians quote Scripture out of context or wrestle with questions about seeming-contradictions about the Bible. Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Mikel Del Rosario will tackle your questions about why we can trust the Bible and the historical Jesus. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped. Featured resource:Did Jesus Really Say He Was God? Making Sense of His Historical Claims by Mikel Del Rosario Mentioned Bible resources:NET BibleLogos Bible softwareThe Bible Experience dramatized audio BibleBible encyclopedia March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Dr. John M. Perkins was a voice for justice, reconciliation, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. He received 19 honorary doctorate degrees, launched several global Christian organizations, wrote numerous books, but most importantly, he was the devoted husband of his bride, Vera Mae Perkins, for 74 years. Above all he loved Jesus and saw the Image of God in everyone he knew. We honor and remember the life and impact of Dr. Perkins on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Friendship is one of God's greatest treasures. Facing joyful moments and hardships with a friend makes both easier to deal with. Becky Harling has examined the Proverbs to see what makes the foundation of a good friend. If you’re looking to form and strengthen your friendships, join us for the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships by Becky Harling March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

We all want to make wise financial decisions, especially when it comes to supporting the Lord's work. What area of giving is most challenging for you? Is it deciding where to give, how much to give, or how to avoid charity scams? Pastor Brian Kluth helps churches and ministry leaders make compassionate and careful giving choices. He joins Chris Brooks on Equipped to answer questions about wisely investing your money for eternity. Featured resource:Wise Giving Video Series March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Fathers may be the most important people in the world, but how do you become a great dad, especially if you did not have a good example to follow? You find other men to follow! On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor Bryan Loritts relates stories from his father and other great dads, so we can all learn to give our children what they need. Bring your questions about becoming a dad who makes a difference to Equipped. Featured resource:The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids by Bryan Loritts March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Our God loves to transform lives! If you think that your life is beyond repair or that God has given up on you, don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks with Pastor Noe Garcia. His testimony blazes with the power of God to repurpose our failures, our pain, and even our sin for His glory and our good! Then he will take us into the precious truth of Romans chapter 8 to find healing and hope for our darkest places. Featured resource:Repurposed: How God Turns Your Mess Into His Message by Noe Garcia March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Recent protests have shown the hurt that is rampant in our society. How can Christians be a catalyst for reconciliation? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we talk with community organizer and pastor Henry McClendon, Jr., about what relational unity looks like in communities torn by violence. Can the police and pain-filled citizens really get along? Don't miss a hope-filled message for our times! March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

The Apostles' Creed has guided Christian faith for almost two thousand years but is it relevant to modern-day believers? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Al Mohler, one of our nation’s leading voices for Biblical living, will unpack the rich treasures of this ancient statement-of-faith. He will teach us to live boldly in this post-Christian age, by understanding and applying the transforming truth of God’s Word, wrapped neatly in this simple creed. Featured resource:The Apostles’ Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Ministry wives today face both joys and challenges as they navigate their calling. Jani Ortlund has served alongside her husband Ray for nearly 50 years. Like a trustworthy friend, she encourages these ladies and gently reminds us of the high calling they have, even when this calling feels like swimming against the tide. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Help! I'm Married to My Pastor by Jani Ortlund March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

What is the true purpose of leaving an inheritance to your children? Financial teacher Ron Blue says it's important to transfer wisdom before wealth. We'll learn how to make decisions about inheritances that honor God and bless your family. You can give money and things to your children without ruining their lives. Don't miss this practical conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Walking through death with a loved one can be incredibly isolating and unsettling. If you're in a season of anticipatory grief, don't miss the conversation with Whitney Pipkin. She walked her mother through terminal cancer. She’ll remind us that we can experience God's very presence in life's dark and deep valleys. Learn how facing death with our loved ones teaches us to live when you join us for Equipped. Featured resources:We Shall All Be Changed: How Facing Death with Loved Ones Transforms Us by Whitney K. PipkinCommon Good magazine March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Human beings have a deep, hardwired desire to belong and to be loved, just for who we are. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, our guest says that love isn’t something you need to wait for, but something you can choose to experience. Author and Bible teacher Chip Ingram explores the invitation we have to choose love—when you join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource:I Choose Love: How to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself by Chip Ingram March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

How can leaders make space to process grief? On this edition of Equipped, we will spend time in prayer and make space to process questions and lament together. Hope you can join us for the conversation on Equipped. Mentioned resources:Interview with Ben SasseWe Shall All Be Changed: How Facing Death with Loved Ones Transforms Us by Whitney K. Pipkin March thank you gift:Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

What does it mean to be "entrusted with the gospel?" How do we live out that challenge? Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Pamela MacRae will talk about an event designed to equip women in ministry leadership to grow in their faith and to disciple others. Learn how you are entrusted with the gospel when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Called conference, April 11, 2026 Mentioned resources:Gentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundWomen in God's Mission by Mary T. LederleitnerShepherding Women in Pain by Bev HislopWomen of the Word by Jen WilkinFebruary thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Who is responsible for ensuring that your pastor and their family are healthy? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will take time to pray for our pastors. We'll also look at a Lifeway study that examines how we can care for our pastors and their families. Don't miss an encouraging conversation on Equipped. Featured resource:Lifeway Study: Beyond the Pulpit: Equipping Church Leaders to Pursue Pastor Wellness February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

Are you involved in ministry and never had the chance to go to seminary? What if you had access to the kind of practical, biblical training that covers everything from doctrine and preaching to counseling and budget planning? It's closer than you think! On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, professors Laurie Norris and Kerwin Rodriguez introduce a great resource that will equip you to succeed in ministry. Featured resource:One Volume Seminary, General editors Michael J. Boyle, Laurie J. Norris, and Kerwin A. Rodriguez February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk with Dr. Joel Lawrence about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? Find out when you join us for the next edition of Equipped. Mentioned resource:Pastor Theologians Conference, October 2026 February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Understanding theology is important – and that includes for our children. Yet a recent study stated that close to 40% of children’s leaders are uncomfortable leading conversations about major doctrines of the Church. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or in kids’ ministry, you can learn how to teach kids theology when you join us for our next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams Mentioned resource:Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie HubachKim Botto ministryOliver Goes to Sunday School by Tina HoddyThe Child with Autism Learns about Faith by Kathy LaboshYouthPastorTheologian.com February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Being an adoptive parent is hard. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Brittany Salmon encourages you to embrace the beauty and challenges of transracial adoption, providing a balanced, authentic approach where all people in the adoption triad are honored. She encourages you to celebrate each child’s history and heritage. Hear more about the blessings and complexities of transracial adoption today when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:It Takes More than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption by Brittany Salmon February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

What does it really mean to be a Christian? We hear conflicting answers to this question in our culture—and sometimes in our churches! On Equipped, Pastor J.D. Greear joins Chris Brooks to explain the essential aspects of the Christian message and how the Gospel addresses the most pertinent questions of believers and non-believers alike. Featured resource:Essential Christianity: The Heart of the Gospel in Ten Words by J.D. Greear February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Our boys are struggling. They long for identity and purpose as men but are floundering and need our help. Dr. Anthony Bradley is a theologian and educator who has seen firsthand the problems and effective solutions for this boy crisis. He will talk with us about growing boys into confident, capable men. Don't miss the challenge when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Has your life been touched by mental illness either personally or though someone you love? Then don’t miss Chris Brooks’ conversation with pastor and counselor Dr. David Murray who addresses the most crucial questions and challenges of mental health. If you or a loved one suffers with mental illness, don’t miss this hope-filled edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:A Christian's Guide to Mental Illness by Dr. David Murray February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Are the troubles of life weighing you down today? NFL chaplain Jonathan Evans thought he knew how to handle trouble until he faced some very personal losses. That’s when he learned to fight through trials God’s way. Find the biblical encouragement, support, and perspective you need to follow God into your own place of victory on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Fighting Your Battles by Jonathan Evans February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.

Sex and sexuality within your marriage can be hard to address, even with your spouse. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery will guide us toward a richer more biblical view of sexual intimacy as she helps us view this vital aspect of marriage as an avenue to understand and reflect God’s covenant love. Featured resource:God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000, click here.