Equipped with Chris Brooks

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 with Chris Brooks. Featured resources: We Shall All Be Changed by Whitney K. Pipkin Common Good magazine October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is evangelism in your Bible studies and small groups? Recent research indicates that evangelism is low on the priority list for Bible study groups. Dwayne McCrary will help us recapture an evangelistic mindset beyond outreach events when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Article: Recapturing an Evangelistic Mindset in Your Groups October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generation Z is more open to attending church today. Why are they going to church? Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks as we examine the top three reasons that young adults are choosing to go to church. Featured resources: Article: The Personal Reasons Why Young Adults Go to Church ReMind Worldview Conference, Nov 20-21, 2026 October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Marx and D.L. Moody. The contrast between these men could not be greater. Their opposing worldviews have competed throughout history and are very much alive today. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, historian Dr. Gregg Quiggle showcases how the gospel can go forth during turbulent times. Featured resource: Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice by Erwin W Lutzer and Gregg Quiggle October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever sensed there must be something more than striving, surviving, or simply getting through another day? God's bigger story gives us purpose and an invitation. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, counselor Dr. Scott Engelman will help us see the overlap between God's story and our own. Rediscover the Story You Were Made For on the next Equipped. Featured resource: The Story You Were Made For: Aligning Your Story with God's Larger Story by Dr. Scott A. Engelman October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The love of God has a story – and it’s bigger than you and me because it involves God Himself. Author and poet Quina Aragon will share how, before the foundations of the earth, THE great Storyteller was penning a story of Someone in search of YOU. Learn how you fit into the greatest love story ever told when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource: Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God by Quina Aragon October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear the word anxiety, what comes to mind—fear, guilt, or shame? What if anxiety could actually become a way to receive God's grace and deepen your faith? Actress and author Blair Linne joins Chris Brooks to talk about new book, Made to Tremble, and discover the grace that steadies anxious hearts—on this episode of Equipped. Resources mentioned: Made to Tremble by Blair Linne October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Christian patriotism a good thing—or a problem? The word 'patriot' can stir up a lot of strong opinions. Can you be both a faithful Christian and a patriot? Author and pastor Daniel Darling joins Chris Brooks to make the case for Christian patriotism—and to explore what it really means to bring Jesus into politics. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources: In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it look like to form kids with lasting faith in Jesus, no matter the culture or context? On our next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, president of Awana, Matt Markins will talk about how we can help train up our young people in their faith. How do we disciple the next generation in a post-Christian culture? Get some hope and tips on the next Equipped. Featured resource: Forming Faith by Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Sam Luce October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all carry wounds, sometimes it’s anxiety, burnout, disconnection, trauma, but can our scars turn into testimonies? Dr. Derwin Gray believes that the answer is yes, because of the finished work of the cross. He joins us to talk about his newest book, It’s Time to Heal. Don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: It's Time to Heal by Dr. Derwin L. Gray October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Make It Your Ambition by Jeremy Writebol October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing inferno or a flickering flame? Mark Yarbrough wants to help you rekindle the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caring for a family member with disabilities is an around-the-clock role. If you’re a parent, relative, or caregiver who feels isolated, don’t miss the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Joe and Cindi Ferrini will encourage you while providing biblical wisdom and practical tools for the road ahead. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped! Featured resource: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our culture fights against aging in every area possible. But the Bible gives a hopeful perspective on growing older. Jen Wilkin joins Chris Brooks on Equipped with Chris Brooks, to talk about how we can embrace our age and acknowledge our changing realities. Learn how to age wisely in an anti-aging world when you join us for Equipped. Featured Resource: Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World by Jen Wilkin September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is alive and working on college campuses. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll hear from a college student named Ben who had a burden to provide the space for his peers to come to Christ. Hear what happened when 400 people showed up. Featured Resource: Article: Athlete-led UToledo Baptism Night leads to 50 baptisms September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does America think about the Bible? Every year since 2011, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible in our country. What are Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. John Plake of the American Bible Society will join us to explain how this data can help us evangelize and connect with our neighbors and friends. Resource mentioned: Website: State of the Bible from American Bible Society September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What cultural myths are you believing without realizing it? Phrases like “follow your heart” and “you do you” give us narratives that shape our lives. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Michael Keller, son of author and pastor Timothy Keller, helps us see how to identify the cultural myths around us and what the truth really is. Hope you can join us for Equipped! Resources mentioned: The Stories We Live By: Seven Cultural Myths That Fail Us and the Story That Never Will by Timothy Keller and Michael Keller September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we welcome Dr. Rick Melson, the new president of Moody Bible Institute. With the fall semester underway, Dr. Melson will share his vision for Moody—and his passion for preparing the next generation to go into ministry. What does the future hold for Moody Bible Institute? Join us for Equipped. September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the church still matter in our modern world? If you’re disillusioned with the people or frustrated by politics in the church, you might be questioning whether or not you should invest your time and effort into the church. On the next Equipped, Carmen Joy Imes helps us see the importance of gathering as the church. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation when you join us for Equipped. Resources mentioned: Becoming God's Family by Carmen Joy Imes September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Forbes, 73% of young adults feel alone sometimes or always. And Christians aren’t immune from loneliness. Shelby Abbott helps us explore why so many young people are fighting these feelings of isolation. Find out why we’re feeling lonely – and what we can do about it – on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources: Why We’re Feeling Lonely (And What We Can Do About It) by Shelby Abbott September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Old Testament a mystery to you? Perhaps you know many of the stories but they seem disconnected from each other. Dr. Sandra Richter has brought the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and places detailed in Scripture. She will explain the history of God's redeeming grace—a story that runs from the Garden of Eden in Genesis to the garden of the New Jerusalem in Revelation! Featured resources: The Epic of Eden (series) by Sandra Richter The Epic of Eden: Understanding the Old Testament by Sandra Richter Video: Epic of Eden Bible Study September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you forgive someone who has wronged you, and how do you forgive yourself? Or maybe a better question is, how does your faith help you forgive others? A recent study seems to indicate that Christians who don’t attend church regularly have a harder time forgiving themselves and others. If you wonder how we can apply the truth of forgiveness in our lives or you’re struggling to forgive someone – or yourself – don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resource: Article: Casual Christians have a harder time forgiving themselves, others: survey September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Christlike leadership look like? We live in a day and age that desperately needs us to express our biblical convictions in an authentic and compassionate way that demonstrates character. We’ll talk about that with Dr. Justin Irving on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Leadership in Christian Perspective by Justin A. Irving & Mark L. Strauss September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job you can’t imagine until you’re living it. If you’re one of those special needs parents who feels isolated, don’t miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Joe and Cindi Ferrini will encourage you and give you biblical wisdom for the road ahead. Hope you can join us. Featured resource: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's culture, it is crucial that parents equip the next generation with everything they need to know about sex and sexuality. Where do we begin and can we avoid the awkwardness you both are feeling? With the right approach, it can be easier than you think! Axis co-founder and CEO David Eaton joins Chris Brooks to answer your questions and provide the resources you need to confidently talk to your child about sex. Featured resource: A Parent’s Guide To Kicking Off The Sex Talk: Six Conversations September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we process 9/11 this year, especially since it is the 25th anniversary? For Chris Brooks, this date is deeply personal and intertwined with his work in the financial world. We want to hear your 9/11 story, then we'll talk with financial expert and radio host Rob West to tackle your money questions. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation is hurting many people, both inside and outside of the church. How can we reach the hearts of those feeling isolated? If we’re the lonely ones, how do we overcome this? Hope you can join the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Article: The Christian Response to Loneliness: A Biblical Response to a Modern Epidemic September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a friend is hurting or a church member's child is ill, how do you help? Author and counselor Michael Emlet says we can love others as God loves us. He sees and loves his people primarily as saints, while bringing comfort to the sufferer, and faithfully speaking truth to the sinner. Learn more when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us by Michael R. Emlet September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are questions so important? Author J.R. Briggs says that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others. He'll help us see how the questions we ask can deepen our relationships and faith. Learn the art of asking better questions one the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,” – but do we really live like we believe that all work matters to the church? Matt Rusten will help us see what a faithful life at work looks like. Be encouraged to represent Christ while doing your daily work when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Pastoring for Monday by Matt Rusten September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christianity is exploding around the world – except in Europe and America. Why is that true and what will it take for it to change? Historian, theologian and world-watcher, Dr. Glenn Sunshine will explore these movements of God across the globe and explain what is hindering His working in our nation. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks and be prepared to have your heart stirred, your mind changed and your life re-directed! Featured resource: The Kingdom Unleashed by Glenn Sunshine and Jerry Trousdale, with Gregory C. Benoit September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many decades, teachers have known the value of reading to children. Do you read to your children or grandchildren? It’s never too early or too late to start this wonderful, warm family tradition. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Alison Mitchell and Marty Machowski will help us discover some of the best new works in Christian children’s literature, and we'll hear about your favorites, too! September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastors carry the burden for the souls of their church members, especially those who pastor smaller churches. It’s one of the most neglected and challenging ministries! Dr. Eric Moore from the Moody Seminary joins Chris to address the issues faced by small church pastors and offer real-world, Biblical solutions! Learn to build up your pastor on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Pastoring the Small Church: Remaining Faithful in a Big Church World by Eric W. Moore September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed? You're not alone! If you've ever said, “I just can’t do it all,” you’re right… you were never meant to! That’s the powerful message of the book by our guest, Kelly Capic. He joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks with encouragement to accept God’s design for our humanity so we can live well within our limits! Featured resource: You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly Kapic September thank you gift: The Special Needs Parent by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Equipped, Chris Brooks welcomes cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace. Investigating death has, surprisingly, taught our guest much about life, the nature of people, and the Truth of the Bible. He explores the connection between modern behavioral research and the Biblical record. Don't miss this intriguing look at death, life, purpose, and the Savior on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: The Truth in True Crime by J. Warner Wallace August thank you gift: A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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