Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Brooks

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 most meaningless game of the season is in the books, and honestly? It was a blast. While the doom-and-gloom crowd melts down over a fourth-quarter loss with backups, the real story is what happened around the NFC North. The Vikings and Lions – last year's division darlings – are officially done. Season over. Mock draft season for them. Ryan breaks down why overreacting to this game is a complete waste of energy, highlights the impressive performances from Chris Brooks, Baron Sorrell, and Jacob Monk, and delivers a devastating autopsy on both the Lions and Vikings rosters. Detroit went from "best team in football" to picking 17th overall while dealing with massive roster holes and a questionable coaching staff. Minnesota? An aging roster, a broken quarterback situation with JJ McCarthy, and a defensive coordinator who's almost certainly leaving. The Packers are heading to the playoffs. Two rivals are going home. Time to get excited. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

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.

The most meaningless game of the season is in the books, and honestly? It was a blast. While the doom-and-gloom crowd melts down over a fourth-quarter loss with backups, the real story is what happened around the NFC North. The Vikings and Lions – last year's division darlings – are officially done. Season over. Mock draft season for them. Ryan breaks down why overreacting to this game is a complete waste of energy, highlights the impressive performances from Chris Brooks, Baron Sorrell, and Jacob Monk, and delivers a devastating autopsy on both the Lions and Vikings rosters. Detroit went from "best team in football" to picking 17th overall while dealing with massive roster holes and a questionable coaching staff. Minnesota? An aging roster, a broken quarterback situation with JJ McCarthy, and a defensive coordinator who's almost certainly leaving. The Packers are heading to the playoffs. Two rivals are going home. Time to get excited. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

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.

In this episode of the Torsion Talk Podcast, Ryan Lucia takes on one of the hardest topics in business: the tough conversations leaders avoid, create, or live inside without even realizing it. Coming off an incredible mastermind event in Atlanta, Ryan shares insights from guest speaker Chris Brooks of Central Door Solutions, whose sales-first approach built a thriving company without relying heavily on marketing. Ryan also recaps day two of the mastermind, where he introduced powerful automations and sales tools through HighLevel and explained how garage door companies can reduce costs and increase capability by integrating the right tech stack.Ryan gives updates on operator brands, including concerns about reliability, callbacks, and leadership changes across the industry, and shares his honest reaction to new products from Genie and LiftMaster. He highlights why consistency, not bells and whistles, is what customers truly want. He also talks about his new morning routine—early rising, stretching, meditation, prayer, and ashwagandha—and how it has dramatically improved his stress management and clarity.The core of the episode centers on fear, failure, and the limitations leaders place on themselves. Ryan explains why playing it safe is no longer an option in a landscape shaped by consolidation, national competitors, and shifting customer behavior. He breaks down why word-of-mouth isn't a marketing strategy, why many small operators won't survive without adapting, and how medium-sized companies can grow rapidly through smart acquisitions and partnerships.One of the most powerful moments comes from a story about circus elephants tied to chairs—a metaphor for the invisible limitations leaders drag with them for years. Ryan uses the analogy to challenge business owners to recognize where they've accepted false boundaries, outdated habits, and broken systems. He openly reflects on his own leadership flaws, including being too soft, staying loyal too long, and avoiding hard decisions with people who think they're irreplaceable.Ryan encourages leaders to examine whether their fears, standards, or past disappointments are holding their companies back. He explains how baggage from failed agencies, failed hires, or failed strategies can distort expectations and sabotage future success. By the end, Ryan brings the conversation back to accountability: if problems keep repeating, the mirror is often the first place to look.He closes with gratitude, encouragement, and a reminder that growth requires both courage and honesty. As always, he thanks listeners for following Torsion Talk and hints that the next mastermind announcement is coming soon.Find Ryan at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://markinuity.com/⁠Check out our sponsors!Sommer USA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://sommer-usa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Surewinder - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surewinder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stealth Hardware - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quietmydoor.com/⁠

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.

Pastor Chris BrooksGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHHow the Spirit Helps us to HopeRomans 8:22-30(Place each of these 3 groupings of questions on their own slide i.e. fight questions, then flightetc...)Fight Questions1. What emotion do you fear feeling?2. What is this emotion trying to tell you?3. What is one way you can fight to feel the emotion you fear the most?Flight Questions1. What do you run to instead of God when you are afraid?2. Who are the friends you trust to hear your fears and help you face them?3. How will you strengthen this friendship when you are not afraid? (What do you need to do tobe a better friend?)Freeze Questions1. What frantic activities do you need to freeze?2. How does the hope of the resurrection inform your relationship to fear?3. What would change about your attitude and interactions if you truly believed God is workingall things together for good?Three things that give you false hopea. Thin theology of heavenb. Thin theology of sufferingc. A compulsive need for total controlMental Worship1. What emotion do you fear feeling?2. What is this emotion trying to tell you?3. What do you run to instead of God when you are afraid?4. Who are the friends you trust to hear your fears and help you face them?5. How does the hope of the resurrection inform your relationship to fear?

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.

How do you share your faith in a culture that no longer shares a basic familiarity with the Bible or even a sense for God? On today's Equipped, we’ll be joined by Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition. He’ll help us learn how to use cultural apologetics to proclaim the gospel as the only way to fulfill longings for truth, beauty, and goodness. Be encouraged to make those in-roads with your friends and neighbors when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:The Gospel After Christendom by Collin Hansen 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.

If you're the parent of a teen, you know there are conversations we need to have. But the timing matters. And our words and tone matter. On today's Equipped, father-son team Tim and Mark Shoemaker give us a roadmap for the trickiest conversations we may need to have with our teenagers. Get some encouragement when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen by Tim and Mark Shoemaker 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.

Artificial intelligence is advancing quickly. What does that mean for the church? And what does it mean for pastors and ministry leaders? Pastor, author, and missiologist Todd Korpi helps us understand the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for the church. View A.I. through a biblical and theological lens when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:A.I. Goes to Church by Todd Korpi 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.

To be fit for ministry, one must display a certain level of ability and gifting. How can we accurately measure our own gifts and what does it look like to be called to ministry? On this edition of Equipped, Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Seminary, will join Chris to offer his insights on serving the body of Christ. Featured resource:Discerning Your Call to Ministry by Jason K. Allen 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.

There's new research regarding the stark reality of the lack of Bible access for an estimated 100 million Christians around the world. On Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert talks with president and CEO of Bible League International Jos Snoep. He'll help us understand the findings. How can we encourage our brothers and sisters without the Scriptures? Don't miss Equipped. Featured resource:Bible Access List 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 have you been learning spiritually? What has God been teaching you? On today's Equipped, we want to hear what that spiritual lesson looks like. Maybe it’s a Scripture passage that you understand better. Or you’ve seen a biblical principle through your circumstances or a sermon series. Share your story of what and how God is teaching you on Equipped. 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.

Parents hear competing messages about raising their kids – and moms hear that chorus every day. Can you find a happy medium between Pinterest perfection and chaos culture, especially as we enter the holidays? Today on  Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert welcomes Jamie Erickson who says the mixed messages that moms get leave them feeling burdened and overwhelmed. Learn how to reshape your harried life of motherhood into one with delight and freedom when you join us for Equipped. Featured Resource:Ovewhelmed Mom by Jamie Erickson 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.

Life in the military, whether you're a serviceperson or a family member, carries a unique weight and stress. As Veterans Day approaches, how can we show genuine love and care for the men and women serving our country? On the next Equipped, Chaplain Charles Causey joins guest host Collin Lambert to give us practical ways to love our neighbors in the armed forces. Hear how God is working among those in the military when you join us for Equipped! 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.

What is grace? The whole Bible tells the story of God's grace, connected by a thread of grace. The grand story of grace is full of drama, pain, and suffering, hope, expectation, and pursuit. On Equipped, join guest host Collin Lambert and Dr. Kyle DiRoberts as we see how we can understand and experience God's grace in our own lives.  Featured resource:Grace Beyond Salvation by Kyle DiRoberts 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.