Equipped with Chris Brooks

There is a mission field that, if properly equipped, could be the largest missional force for Christ we have ever seen. It is our nation's military personnel, but who is reaching them with the Gospel? In this special Veterans Day rebroadcast of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris will introduce us to one woman who has answered God's call to win, build, and send the military community for the cause of Christ. Featured resource: Summoned by Megan B. Brown November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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 have a question about God or the Bible, where do you go to ask it? According to a recent study, more than 70 million religion-related requests per week have been asked to A.I. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll talk about the implications of this and why it matters. Don't miss this important conversation. Resources Mentioned: Article: ChatGPT Gets More Than 70 Million Religion Questions a Week Article: 70 Million Questions: Be the One They Ask by Abdu Murray and John Stonestreet beliefprotocol.org GotQuestions.chat GotQuestions.org November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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 can Christians become people whose lives are defined more by the love of Christ than by the political and cultural divisions around them? The biblical command to love one another is a directive that we are to obey and put into practice. Dr. Winfred Neely helps us make "love one another" practical on our every day lives. Hope you can join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: A Love to Live By: Redescovering Agape Love in Scripture by Dr. Winfred O. Neely November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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 are screens and devices impacting our kids? As the use of screens increases, research shows the impact they are having on our kids’ emotional and mental health. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Arlene Pellicane gives parents a plan to reclaim childhood. If you need a tech reset in your home, don’t miss Equipped. Featured resource: The Great Tech Reset by Arlene Pellicane November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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 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 us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to answer questions about wisely investing your money for eternity. Featured resource: Wise Giving Video Series November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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 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. November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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.

This week is a big week in our nation—it's Election Tuesday. How can we keep our eyes on Christ through it all? Elections can bring moments of hope but also great anxiety. We don’t need to fear because Christ is king. We'll talk about that and so much more with author and pastor Daniel Darling on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resource: In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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.

Much of what we see in the world is a direct contradiction to God’s Word. How do we live like Jesus in a non-Jesus world? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Joe Stowell helps us see how our lights can shine in a dark world. Be encouraged to live for Christ when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell November thank you gift: This Light of Mine: Living Like Jesus in a Non-Jesus World by Joseph M. Stowell 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.

October marks three years since Israel was attacked in a surprise terrorist assault. It was the deadliest attack in the nation’s history. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Michael Rydelnik helps us see how the world’s perception of Israel has changed in the past three years. How should Christians think about Israel? Don’t miss the next Equipped. Featured resource: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik The Moody Summit Opposing the New Christian Antisemitism 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.

In a recent interview, Jewish actor and comedian Billy Crystal said that his trust in God has been shaken in the wake of several devastating personal losses. What advice would you give to someone who is struggling to trust God after a tragedy has touched their life? If you've gone through tragedies in your own life, what helped you to continue to trust God? Join us for this very important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Article 1: Billy Crystal says he doesn't 'trust' God after house burned in wildfire, Rob Reiner killed Article 2: Franklin Graham responds to Billy Crystal saying he no longer trusts God after tragedies 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.

Can the Bible be trusted? How can we trust the Bible in this secular age we live in? Social media influencers and websites and politicians quote Scripture out of context or wrestle with questions about seeming-contradictions about the Bible. Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Mikel Del Rosario will tackle your questions about why we can trust the Bible and the historical Jesus. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped. Featured resource: Did Jesus Really Say He Was God? Making Sense of His Historical Claims by Mikel Del Rosario Mentioned Bible resources: NET Bible Logos Bible software The Bible Experience dramatized audio Bible Bible encyclopedia 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.

Friendship is one of God's greatest treasures. Facing joyful moments and hardships with a friend makes both easier to deal with. Becky Harling has examined the Proverbs to see what makes the foundation of a good friend. If you’re looking to form and strengthen your friendships, join us for the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships by Becky Harling 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 gospel of the early church turned the world upside down. But the gospel preached today is often a far cry from the one that set the world on fire. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, pastor and radio host Karl Clauson will show us the truth about salvation, discipleship, and the gospel that still has the power to change everything. Don’t miss the conversation! Featured resources: The Unstoppable Gospel by Karl Clauson 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.

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 resources: Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie Hubach Kim Botto ministry Oliver Goes to Sunday School by Tina Hoddy The Child with Autism Learns about Faith by Kathy Labosh YouthPastorTheologian.com Founder's Week, Oct 21-23 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…

Are you disillusioned by the Christian public witness today? Justin Giboney says that it's possible to be faithful in the public square without joining the culture war. Overcoming polarization doesn't have to mean moral compromise. Be encouraged to stand for Christ in your communities when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources: Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around by Justin Giboney Founder's Week, Oct 21-23 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.

While God pursues the prodigal, how do we love the mourning family? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Erica Wiggenhorn offers families biblical hope and practical help as they love their prodigal children. How can we encourage those families? Don't miss Equipped. Featured resources: Loving Your Wayward Child by Erica Wiggenhorn Article: "While God Pursues the Prodigal, How Do We Love the Mourning Family?" Loving Your Wayward Child Coaching Club Founder's Week, Oct 21-23 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 is systematic theology? And why does it matter? Pastor Tom Pennington helps us understand the importance of systematic theology for pastors and why it matters for the person in the pew or youth group. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: The Pastor and Systematic Theology by Tom Pennington 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.

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.