Equipped with Chris Brooks

Can someone be born in the wrong body? And what is the best way to help those struggling with gender dysphoria? Denise Shick faced these questions early in life—not for herself, but because of her father’s struggle. Now she’s helping others break free from the lies that keep them bound.   Today's Resource:  Out of Darkness into the Light Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Chris Brooks and Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministreis will to delve into the value of a father.  What’s he worth to a family, to his church, and community? Probably a lot more than he knows!  It’s an hour of encouragement and practical wisdom for Dads. Today's Resource: Overcoming Obstacles to Spiritual Leadership in the Home - teaching video Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Family was God’s idea—and He desires to bless yours for generations to come. But every family has its share of struggles, pain, and regrets. Bible teacher Erin Davis shares the story of one of Scripture’s most broken families—and reminds us that even in the mess, God is working out His good plan. Today's Resource: The Story of Joseph Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Critical theory is an ideology that is rapidly spreading across our culture -  influencing education, social justice and sometimes the church!  We need to identify this ideology when we see it and confront it with Biblical grace and truth. Dr. Neil Shenvi will school us on the foundations of Critical Thinking, how it impacts society and why Christians should care! Suit up for another crucial conversation on Equipped! Today's Resources: Neil Shenvi article: Critical Theory & Christianity and book: Critical Dilemma Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Are you a First Time Dad? There really is no way to be completely ready for fatherhood but John Fuller, of Focus on the Family, has a manual that will really help!  Bring your Fathering questions and learn how to succeed in one of the biggest challenges of a man’s life: becoming the Dad your child needs! Today's Resource: First Time Dad Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

How do you feel when you need help? Many of us feel like a burden and hesitate to ask for what we need. Collin Lambert and Kevan Chandler examine that attitude in light of what Scripture says about our need for one another. Could God have deliberately designed our weaknesses to build a community where His love shines through?  Discover the answers your soul needs today! Today's Resource: The Hospitality of Need Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Do you long to truly experience the presence of God? Maybe you read the Bible hoping to deepen your relationship with Him—but end up gaining head knowledge while your heart still feels distant. Chris Brooks and Pastor Dave Ripper will share how Scripture can become more than words on a page—it can become a place to meet with God in real and life-giving ways. Bring your questions and discover how to encounter our Heavenly Father through His Word with a fresh sense of wonder and connection! Today's Resource: Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Are we raising a generation that's too comfortable to work? In a culture of convenience, it’s easy to lose sight of the purpose and value of hard work. The Bible doesn’t just tell us to work—it tells us how. Join Collin Lambert and Pastor Seth Troutt as they explore what it means to work with purpose and joy, especially for young men growing up in today’s world. Today's Article: The Ruthless Elimination of Sloth: An Appeal to Young Men Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

What does Jesus really think of you? You may know He died for you—but have you ever wondered how He feels about people like us? In Matthew 11, Jesus reveals His heart: gentle, lowly, full of love and compassion. No matter who you are or what you're facing, He invites you to find rest in Him. If you're weary or overwhelmed, listen today and discover the rest your soul is longing for. Today's Resource:  Gentle and Lowly Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Who do you look to when life falls apart?  Who cares for you when you face financial loss, chronic illness, and special needs children? We will hear from a couple who are living through all that and more.  If you need hope in the middle of your suffering, don’t miss their story and the strength they are finding to stand together through the storms! Today's Resource: Together Through the Storms Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

After extensive research, the data is in!  Americans are turning back to the Bible for answers and hope! Ed Stetzer is in for Chris Brooks and he's taking a deeper look into the driving forces behind this renewed interest in the Scripture. He will also help us discern how to thoughtfully respond to the spiritual realities of our time!  Today's resource: State of the Bible USA 2025 Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

It’s hard to train kids to behave but do you know that good behavior is not what Jesus really wants from our children?  What Jesus wants from our kids is exactly what he wants from us - hearts and souls shaped in vibrant faith and love towards God!  We’ll learn how to lead children in the Lord in a simple, Biblical and revolutionary way! 

Ed Stetzer takes the host seat, joined by David Kinnaman, author and CEO of Barna Group, for a timely discussion on how the Church can meet its challenges in the years ahead. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Today's resource: Ed's article: GenZ is Returning to Christianity Check out the StateoftheChurch.com, too! Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Jesus promised that there would be a cost to pay when we choose to follow Him. How can we stand firm when that cost involves our dreams and relationships? If you feel disappointed with God or Christianity, join Chris Brooks' conversation with Lina Abujamra about remaining steadfast through the pain and discovering the rich rewards of following Jesus while Still Standing! Today's Resource: Still Standing To learn more about Equipped with Chris Brooks click here. Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible by your support.  To donate now, click here

Our society has created some strong beliefs about equality, diversity, and love.  Many people proudly display their creed on signs in their front yards! How should Christians engage over these secular statements?  We will sort out the truths Christians can affirm from those we cannot embrace with author Rebecca McLaughlin. Learn to speak winsome Biblical truth into your cultural conversations! Today's Resource: The Secular Creed: Engaging Contemporary Claims Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

How do you respond to news of disasters, trials, or personal pain? Rather than turning down the volume or reaching for a distraction, what if you embraced these as an open door for our all-powerful God to enter and transform the pain?  Heath Adamson has seen much of the world’s brokenness. Coming up on Equipped, he shares first-hand testimonies of the possibilities God creates in seemingly impossible situations!  If you want to be part of these stories, this conversation is for you! Today's Resource: Hope Breaks Through: How to See Beyond Your Life... Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

In today’s digital age, it's easy to get lost in our screens and lose track of the real world!  How does all this tech affect our Christian life and purpose? Author Brett McCracken joins Chris Brooks with powerful insights on living for Christ and reclaiming a healthy life in a tech-saturated world! Today's Resource: Scrolling Ourselves to Death Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

What if the secret to living "the good life" isn't what you think? Surprisingly, it might be found in understanding that death awaits us all. Join guest host Collin Lambert and Scottish pastor David Gibson as they explore how the reality of death can help us see life for what it truly is: a precious gift from God. Discover how to live more wisely, generously, and faithfully by learning to "live life backward."  Today's Resource: Living Life Backward Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

It seems we will do everything to make our voices heard: we march, we post, we tweet, we even phone a friend! Yet, there is one place we often forget to call.  We forget to call heaven! U.S. Chaplain Barry Black has seen prayer change many things over the years.  He will challenge us - personally and collectively - to pray in a way that God will hear! Don’t miss this New Year’s Day edition of Equipped! Today's Resource: Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Are you ready to meet Jesus?  That is the most important question we each must answer!  Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth offer an invitation to you to know Jesus more personally.  We want to be ready when our great Bridegroom returns to welcome us to His eternal home!  No matter what your relationship with Jesus is right now, you will find hope, encouragement, and love on this special edition of Equipped! How to Know Jesus Today's Resource: Preparing to Meet Jesus Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Nothing fully prepares you for the unexpected tragedy of losing a spouse. It changes everything. Roy Patterson talks with a woman who lost two husbands before turning 31, including a U.S. Air Force pilot. She understands the deep grief and loneliness of widowhood—but she also discovered hope and healing.   Listen and find your path to bigger dreams, bolder prayers, and a renewed life! Today's Resource: Widow's Might: 365 Days of Strength for Grief and Loss Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Are you noticing changes in your work life? From remote jobs and constant technology to blurred lines between office and home, the way we work is quickly shifting. This week on Equipped, pastor and author Tom Nelson joins Chris Brooks to talk about faith, work, Sabbath, and how to find purpose in your 9 to 5. Today's Resources: Why Your Work Matters Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Do you love comic books? Coming up on Equipped, Former cold-case detective turned Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace will unveil a gripping full-color graphic novel for adults—packed with action, mystery, and deep questions about life’s purpose. Don’t miss this fresh way to explore and share your faith. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English Today's resource: Case Files: Murder and Meaning Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

Join Roy Patterson and Dr. Rosalie de Rosset as they open the pages of a timeless classic—one that offers rich guidance for the joys and trials of the Christian life. Along the way, you’ll meet unforgettable companions who can help you stay the course—and a few you'll need to steer clear of. Step into the journey and discover practical, enduring wisdom for living as a Christian, no matter what lies ahead! This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

We all love to hear the spiritual adventures of others, but when it comes to our own stories – most of us prefer smooth sailing to challenges and difficulties.  How about you? Is some trial about to overwhelm you? Then don’t miss Chris Brooks’ conversation with Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth as they review the faithfulness of our God who can be trusted through the perplexing times of life!  

Anxiety among teen girls is skyrocketing. They feel the pressure to excel,  please friends and family, and be beautiful before they are old enough to understand their own emotions!   Counselor Sissy Goff has seen the rise in anxious teen girls and decided to reach beyond her clinic walls to empower girls and their parents. Today she joins us to offer time-tested strategies for guiding our girls toward peace and confidence! Today's Resources: Brave: A Teen Girl's Guide to Beating Worry & Anxiety                             Braver, Smarter, Stronger: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry & Anxiety Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Cultural shifts are having a growing impact on our families and communities. How is your church addressing these changes?  Roy Patterson and Dr. Brian Tucker will take your calls and discuss the real needs of people inside and outside of the church. Then they'll point us in the right direction for sharing the never-changing Gospel in an ever-changing world! This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

What does it look like to “honor your father and your mother” in today’s culture?  How can Christ-followers keep the 5th commandment and encourage our children to do the same?  Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries will challenge us to examine our hearts as parents and as children on these questions and teach us to create a home of honor! This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English Today's resource: Living for Christ at Home Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

Chris Brooks returns to the host seat for a special Equipped broadcast! He’ll update you on his daughter’s cancer journey and welcome Pastor Domenic Ruso to discuss the movement of God in the hearts of young people! Thousands are committing their lives to Jesus! The stories are backed by data that says belief in Jesus is on the rise!  Barna Research: Belief in Jesus Rises, Fueled by Younger Adults This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

Never underestimate your influence, Mom!  Tim Challies shares precious stories of godly mothers, many of whom lived at the margins of society or struggled with weakness. These simple Christian mothers shaped the men who changed the world, and so can you!   Come meet these women and learn their secrets to raising children who honor and glorify God. Today's Resource: Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Over a quarter of U.S. adults say they’re so overwhelmed, they can’t function—and our teens and kids are struggling too. But there’s hope. Roy Patterson talks with Dr. Charles Stone about how the wisdom of the Bible and the insights of brain science can help us manage stress and anxiety with courage and grace. Tune in for a practical conversation you won’t want to miss! Today's Resource: Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resiliance and Reduce Anxiety Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Join Roy Patterson and Dr. Rosalie de Rosset as they open the pages of a timeless classic—one that offers rich guidance for the joys and trials of the Christian life. Along the way, you’ll meet unforgettable companions who can help you stay the course—and a few you'll need to steer clear of. Step into the journey and discover practical, enduring wisdom for living as a Christian, no matter what lies ahead! This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we celebrate the strength of single moms. Join Roy Patterson for a special conversation with a woman who walked this road, Michelle Lynn Senters, author and founder of SEEN ministry for Single Moms. With firsthand experience, Michelle offers practical wisdom and Biblical encouragement.   Today's Resource: The Unseen Companion Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

What does the Bible teach about the role of women in the church?  Chris Brooks explores the Scriptures with author and teacher Jen Wilkin to address some of the most frequently asked questions about gender roles.  Together they offer answers founded on Biblical truth.  Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Do you feel stuck in your Christian walk, hitting roadblock after roadblock?Or maybe it feels like you’re just spinning your wheels, caught in a cycle of expectations without real growth. Pastor Chip Ingram joins Chris Brooks to share godly wisdom and practical steps for experiencing true life change that honors God. Listen and discover the path to genuine spiritual strength! Today's Resource: Yes! You Really Can Change! Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English  

May 1st is the National Day of Prayer, a time when millions of Christians across the country unite in prayer. On Equipped, we’ll revisit heartfelt prayers from friends who joined Chris Brooks to pray over vital areas of influence in our nation—our churches, families, and government. We invite you to share your prayer requests on Equipped Radio’s Facebook, Instagram, or X pages. Then join us for a powerful hour of prayer! Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Have you ever been curious about the unseen world? Coming up on Equipped, guest host Susie Larson and investigative journalist, author, and apologist Lee Strobel provide a thoughtful study of spiritual experiences. In his new book titled, Seeing the Supernatural, Strobel examines facts and testimony to give a balanced understanding of spiritual and paranormal phenomena. Today's Resource: Seeing the Supernatural Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture

An enemy has infiltrated our ranks—disrupting our lives and wounding our spirits. It’s time we understood Satan’s tactics and lived in the victory Christ died to provide! Pastor JP Pokluda joins Susie Larson to help us discern the enemy’s tactics and align with our ultimate ally—our Heavenly Father—so we can advance in freedom and strength! Today's Resource: Your Story Has a Villian: Identify Spiritual Warfare and Learn How to Defeat the Enemy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English

Happiness is something everyone wants but no one seems to attain it! Our culture defines happiness by what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and deposit in our bank account, but that’s wrong! Listen as Pastor Max Lucado reveals the secret held by the happiest people on earth and how you can find enduring joy that always delivers! Today's Resource: How Happiness Happens Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture

Sean McDowell joins Karl Clauson to help us navigate today’s tough questions while staying true to God’s Word. Sean shows us how to connect biblical truth to modern issues—from artificial intelligence to gender identity and more! Bring your questions and learn to share your faith with confidence and compassion! This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

How do we handle pain, grief, tragedy, and disappointment? Coming up on Equipped, Susie Larson and author Dan Allender explain how we can trust God through deep valleys to find purpose, hope, and healing. Can suffering point us to our calling? Is joy possible? Call in with your questions and comments about redeeming heartache. Today's Resource: Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling   Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture

Many of us blame ourselves for things we could not control - or for things we should have controlled and didn’t - and we carry that shame every day of our lives. Find the power to escape your past today as guest host Susie Larson talks with Pastor Alan Wright about the secret to letting that shame roll off and accepting the unconditional love of Jesus.   Today's Resource: Free to Be Yourself: Find the Power to Escape Your Past Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture