Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Brooks

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.  

In this episode of PackersNow, Ben Kurkowski breaks down a wild start to Packers free agency and reacts to all the biggest moves shaping Green Bay's roster.The episode starts with the Rashan Gary saga, from the confusing social media drama to the Packers ultimately trading him to the Cowboys for a 2027 4th round pick. Ben explains why getting something back matters, but also why the Packers may still regret missing a much bigger opportunity to land T'Vondre Sweat.From there, Ben dives into the Packers' defensive overhaul, including the addition of Javon Hargrave, the signing of Jonathan Ford, and the trade that sent Colby Wooden out while bringing in linebacker Zaire Franklin. Was Franklin the right move, or did the Packers overpay for a player they could have waited out?On offense, the Packers made major changes up front by re-signing Sean Rhyan and cutting Elgton Jenkins, signaling a clear long term plan for the offensive line. Ben breaks down the upside of Rhyan at center, the concerns with the Aaron Banks commitment, and why Green Bay may have missed a chance to get value back for Jenkins.The episode also covers several under-the-radar moves Ben really likes, including:Benjamin St. Juste signing at cornerSkyy Moore as a low risk return and slot optionThe return of key depth and special teams pieces like Darian Kinnard, Chris Brooks, Kristian Welch, Nick Niemann, and Brenton CoxFinally, Ben explains how all of these moves impact the Packers' compensatory pick formula, and why Green Bay may still be in position to load up for the 2027 NFL Draft.A crazy few days, a ton of roster movement, and a full breakdown of what it all means for the Packers moving forward.

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.

The Pac Nation faithful called in and they're not feeling great about Green Bay right now — and honestly, neither is Ryan. From the passing of legendary Packers CEO Bob Harlan to a front office that keeps talking about "culture fits" instead of football results, this episode is a full offseason pressure cooker. Dakota (that nerd from Tennessee) sparks a passionate extended rant about the Packers' dangerous obsession with offensive line versatility — specifically why treating Jordan Morgan like a utility player is a franchise-threatening mistake. Ryan doubles down hard: lock him in at left tackle and build around him, or risk turning a premium draft pick into a bust. The covered wagon vs. Hellcat analogy alone is worth the listen. Uncle Rico raises real questions about the leaked player-coach grades — are players grading coaches low because they're bad, or because they're getting screamed at to do their jobs? The T. Higgins draft revisionism gets called out — Ryan reminds the fan base how wrong most of us were in that draft room moment Chris Brooks signs a two-year deal at $4.85M, effectively closing the door on Aaron Jones returning Big Sal's origin story gets partially revealed — yes, he's AI, yes the voice inspiration is very on-brand, and yes a Beer Cheese Benny vs. Big Sal feud might be coming Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and keep those calls coming to 608-501-0718 — new callers go straight to the front of the line. 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02            

Big Sal from Peshtigo is in his kitchen, there's a coffee stain on his shirt, and his wife just walked past without saying a word — and Pack Nation, that silence says everything. The Green Bay Packers did not tender Emanuel Wilson. They let the angriest, most physical back on the roster walk into free agency and turned around and signed Chris Brooks for two years. And Sal cannot let that stand. Wilson posted 156 rushing yards after contact last season — not a statistic, a personality type — and the Packers handed him to the open market like a free sample Chris Brooks is a fine human being and a solid special teams ace, but Sal breaks down exactly why "safe and consistent" is the wrong call when you're chasing January football Big Sal's neighbor Gary, his friend Tomek from the paper mill, and yes — the Beer Cheese Benny / Joey Diaz situation — all make appearances in this one The cold, hard prediction: Wilson signs cheap somewhere, runs for 600 yards, and the comments section will not be kind Subscribe, leave a comment, tell Sal he's wrong if you think he is. That's why we're here. This is Packernet. This is Big Sal. Pack Nation forever. #Packers #GreenBay #NFLFreeAgency #EmanuelWilson #PackNation #BigSal #LetMeTellYouSomething 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

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.

The Pac Nation faithful called in and they're not feeling great about Green Bay right now — and honestly, neither is Ryan. From the passing of legendary Packers CEO Bob Harlan to a front office that keeps talking about "culture fits" instead of football results, this episode is a full offseason pressure cooker. Dakota (that nerd from Tennessee) sparks a passionate extended rant about the Packers' dangerous obsession with offensive line versatility — specifically why treating Jordan Morgan like a utility player is a franchise-threatening mistake. Ryan doubles down hard: lock him in at left tackle and build around him, or risk turning a premium draft pick into a bust. The covered wagon vs. Hellcat analogy alone is worth the listen. Uncle Rico raises real questions about the leaked player-coach grades — are players grading coaches low because they're bad, or because they're getting screamed at to do their jobs? The T. Higgins draft revisionism gets called out — Ryan reminds the fan base how wrong most of us were in that draft room moment Chris Brooks signs a two-year deal at $4.85M, effectively closing the door on Aaron Jones returning Big Sal's origin story gets partially revealed — yes, he's AI, yes the voice inspiration is very on-brand, and yes a Beer Cheese Benny vs. Big Sal feud might be coming Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and keep those calls coming to 608-501-0718 — new callers go straight to the front of the line. 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02            

Big Sal from Peshtigo is in his kitchen, there's a coffee stain on his shirt, and his wife just walked past without saying a word — and Pack Nation, that silence says everything. The Green Bay Packers did not tender Emanuel Wilson. They let the angriest, most physical back on the roster walk into free agency and turned around and signed Chris Brooks for two years. And Sal cannot let that stand. Wilson posted 156 rushing yards after contact last season — not a statistic, a personality type — and the Packers handed him to the open market like a free sample Chris Brooks is a fine human being and a solid special teams ace, but Sal breaks down exactly why "safe and consistent" is the wrong call when you're chasing January football Big Sal's neighbor Gary, his friend Tomek from the paper mill, and yes — the Beer Cheese Benny / Joey Diaz situation — all make appearances in this one The cold, hard prediction: Wilson signs cheap somewhere, runs for 600 yards, and the comments section will not be kind Subscribe, leave a comment, tell Sal he's wrong if you think he is. That's why we're here. This is Packernet. This is Big Sal. Pack Nation forever. #Packers #GreenBay #NFLFreeAgency #EmanuelWilson #PackNation #BigSal #LetMeTellYouSomething 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The NFL offseason is heating up and Ryan is breaking down everything that matters — from a blockbuster trade that signals just how expensive this market is getting, to a Packers draft prospect who literally gave scouts his own perfect comp. The Rams sent a 2026 first, fifth, and sixth to Kansas City for 25-year-old Trent McDuffie — Ryan breaks down why it's an all-in move that actually makes sense for LA, and why Chiefs fans shouldn't sleep on that first-round return Aaron Rodgers hits the Pat McAfee Show with zero commitment to the Steelers — and somehow manages to tell the GM not to draft his replacement while still refusing to sign on the dotted line Ryan digs deep on Jonah Coleman, the Washington RB projected right around the Packers' third-round pick who compared himself to Josh Jacobs — and a top draft analyst agreed Free agency release wire roundup: Stefan Diggs, Makai Becton, Jonnu Smith, Max Crosby drama, the Vikings' ongoing cap catastrophe, and Chris Brooks quietly locking in a team-friendly two-year deal in Green Bay Plus — Rashawn Gary posts a Packers sweatshirt on the ground and the internet completely loses it Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and follow Ryan on X @Pack_Daddy for daily Packers and NFL coverage. More coming tonight on Packernet After Dark! 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

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.

The NFL offseason is heating up and Ryan is breaking down everything that matters — from a blockbuster trade that signals just how expensive this market is getting, to a Packers draft prospect who literally gave scouts his own perfect comp. The Rams sent a 2026 first, fifth, and sixth to Kansas City for 25-year-old Trent McDuffie — Ryan breaks down why it's an all-in move that actually makes sense for LA, and why Chiefs fans shouldn't sleep on that first-round return Aaron Rodgers hits the Pat McAfee Show with zero commitment to the Steelers — and somehow manages to tell the GM not to draft his replacement while still refusing to sign on the dotted line Ryan digs deep on Jonah Coleman, the Washington RB projected right around the Packers' third-round pick who compared himself to Josh Jacobs — and a top draft analyst agreed Free agency release wire roundup: Stefan Diggs, Makai Becton, Jonnu Smith, Max Crosby drama, the Vikings' ongoing cap catastrophe, and Chris Brooks quietly locking in a team-friendly two-year deal in Green Bay Plus — Rashawn Gary posts a Packers sweatshirt on the ground and the internet completely loses it Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and follow Ryan on X @Pack_Daddy for daily Packers and NFL coverage. More coming tonight on Packernet After Dark! 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

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.

Aaron reacts to the news that the Packers have re-signed running back Chris Brooks to a two year deal.

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.

Sometimes loving others comes easy, but other times . . . not so much. Today we're exploring three ways to love our friends when it's hard. Hear from Kelly Needham, Chris Brooks, and more.

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.

Every church has a treasure trove for ministry in the gifted women of the congregation. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, organizational expert Kadi Cole has talked with over 1,200 ministry leaders about how to develop female leaders. She will help us implement best practices for accessing and maximizing the potential of women in our churches today. Featured resource:Developing Female Leaders by Kadi Cole 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.

How can we raise godly children in a godless culture? What does a godly family really look like? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we peek into a home where multiple generations of Jesus followers live and learn how they did it. Don't miss this conversation with Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright. They'll share family stories and spiritual insights for leaving a legacy of faith to future generations. Featured resource:Jesus Followers: Real-Life Lessons for Igniting Faith in the Next Generation by Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright 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 God doing through you in your neighborhood? We know that life is hectic and we barely have time to lead our OWN families spiritually, let alone spend time with the neighbors! Meet Chris and Elizabeth McKinney. Their story starts with a fish fry and the Lord took it from there in amazing ways. Catch a vision for the ministry of neighboring on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Placed for a Purpose: A Simple and Sustainable Vision for Loving Your Next-Door Neighbors by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney 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.

If we are made in God's image to do good work, how does that impact how we live out our calling and vocation? Robin John is cofounder and CEO of Eventide, an asset management firm. He'll share how your work can confront injustice, love your neighbor, and bring healing to the world. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Good Investor: How Your Work Can Confront Injustice, Love Your Neighbor, and Bring Healing to the World by Robin C. John 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 you feeling forgotten by God? Do you wonder if He even sees you? If you do, then please join me for an incredible story of a nameless, homeless child who was abandoned and left to die on a garbage dump. Her journey was not easy but her life testifies that God truly cares for the least of these! Don’t miss this inspiring edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:She Is Mine: A War Orphan's Incredible Journey of Survival by Stephanie Fast 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.

There is a universal longing to belong. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, meet Robby Emery. He works with University of Michigan football team as chaplain. He'll help us see where our true belonging lies and challenge us to move from overlooked to chosen, from insecurity to impact. Featured resource:Pick Me: A Story of Belonging by Robby Emery 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.  

February marks the birth month of evangelist D.L. Moody, who was born nearly 190 years ago. His faith in God helped him to proclaim the gospel with passion and purpose. What lessons can we learn from the life of D.L. Moody? Be encouraged and inspired to live more boldly for Christ when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey 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 world is constantly changing. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Mark Turman helps us navigate today's complex culture with biblical truth. Mark serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum and he'll help us wade into the issues around us and see how we can stand for Truth where we are. Mentioned resources:Faith & Clarity podcastDenison ForumWho Am I? by Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Ryan Denison 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.

Is it possible to know what's real anymore? Abdu Murray argues that the twin forces of artificial intelligence and shifting gender ideology are reshaping our society and how people understand truth and identity. How can we stand against the cultural confusion around us? Join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—and What to Do About It by Abdu 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.

In this message, we turn to Isaiah 42 to see how God promises justice and hope through His chosen Servant, Jesus. We'll explore how Jesus fulfills Isaiah's ancient promise and why God's mission has always depended on Christ alone.

The Bible promises that transformation in the Christian life is possible—but it is not inevitable. What does it take to see our lives change as we walk with Jesus? What temptations hold you back from victory and joy as a believer? For answers to these vital questions, don't miss Equipped with John Mark Comer about intentionally becoming an apprentice of Jesus. Featured resource:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer 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.

It’s our goal on Equipped with Chris Brooks 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'll engage in critical biblical thinking and apply what we learn to our walk of faith. Our phone lines will be open and we look forward to hearing from you—on the next edition of Equipped! January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Do you have a loved one whose life is wracked by illness and pain? Whether you’re a family member or friend, your life changes, too. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Nate Brooks joins us. He has walked alongside a spouse with chronic pain. If you’re on that journey, don’t miss the comfort and hope found in Scripture. Featured resource:Disrupted Journey: Walking with Your Loved One Through Chronic Pain and Illness by Nate 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.

Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They’ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom – but aren’t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we’re not old and not young? Christopher Ash joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don’t miss an encouraging conversation! Featured resource:Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash 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 walked with someone through deconstruction of their faith? Or maybe you've walked through it yourself. However you define it, deconstruction is impossible to deny. How we respond to those who are deconstructing will reveal the kind of church—and the kinds of Christians—we really are. Ian Harber knows the fear and grief of deconstruction firsthand. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks and hear Ian's story, as well as his vision for the kind of faith environment that can foster genuine reconstruction. Featured resource:Walking Through Deconstruction: How to Be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith by Ian Harber 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.

What's the goal of church discipline? Have you ever witnessed it done well, either for you or someone else? This might not be a topic you've thought much about, but when you a situation arises, it's important to know what should be done. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Resource mentioned:Christianity Today article 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.

Grief hits everyone differently. How do you process that grief? How do you help others process? Counselor Dr. Sabrina Black will give us practical ways to manage our grief. She'll also show us how we can be sensitive to others' grief as we navigate gatherings and celebrations that come up throughout the year. Hope you can join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:It's Not Okay by Dr. Sabrina Black 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.

While people may be drawn to Christ, sometimes His followers can push them away. If you’re looking for ways to follow Christ, but struggling to trust those in the church, don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Pastor Eric Mason will invite us to see our own role in the world’s distrust of believers and embrace a renewed commitment to the Gospel. Hope you can join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Rebranding the Church: Restoring the Image of God's People in the World by Eric Mason 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.

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

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