Equipped with Chris Brooks

What do you do when the faith you once held crumbles in the face of doubt, abuse, rejection, or injustice, even within the church? Bible teacher Lina AbuJamra gets it. She walked that road and it nearly deconstructed her Christianity. She will share her story and take your questions about finding your way back to God even while you struggle with the pain. Don’t miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Fractured Faith by Lina AbuJamra May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling with sin or addiction? From porn to pills, from money to alcohol, John Elmore knows what it's like to be stuck and how to get free! If you think there's no way out, don't give up. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, John will share the hope of Christ's transforming power over despair and addiction. Discover what you can do each day, one day at a time, to walk in freedom and joy. Featured resource: Freedom Starts Today: Overcoming Struggles and Addictions One Day at a Time by John Elmore May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we face suffering, we want to know someone understands. Brittany Allen reveals the God who is “near to the brokenhearted.” She’ll help us combat the lies and half-truths we often believe about our suffering. Learn to find the courage to grieve and embrace the God who heals when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Free to Weep by Brittany Allen May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moms should never underestimate their influence. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Tim Challies shares precious stories of godly mothers, many of whom lived at the margins of society or struggled with weakness. These simple Christian mothers shaped the men who changed the world, and so can you! Come meet these women and learn their secrets to raising children who honor and glorify God. Featured resource: Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Thursday of May is set aside as the National Day of Prayer, and this year marks its 75th anniversary. During Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will spend the hour in prayer alongside several leaders. I hope you can set aside time to join us for this special National Day of Prayer edition of Equipped. Mentioned resources: NationalDayofPrayer.org The Second Evangelical Awakening by J. Edwin Orr May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most important practices as Christian parents is to teach children God’s Word. Yet, parents often feel overwhelmed, timid, and ill-equipped to lead their families. Michael and Melissa Kruger will give parents some practical ways to lead their families in how to study the Scriptures together. Don’t miss the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: The Good News Family Devotional by Michael and Melissa Kruger May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why mothers and daughters can be so different and even seem to speak different languages? If your relationship with your mom or daughter is frayed, we want to give you some encouragement. Blythe Daniel will give you ways to speak life into your relationship with your mother or daughter. If you have a difficult history with your mother or daughter, you don’t have to continue patterns of brokenness. Learn how God can mend your heart to His and to hers when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters by Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's heartbreaking when a Christian leader falls into sin. Should that person be allowed to lead in the church again? What does biblical restoration of that leader look like? It's a hard topic, filled with hurt and pain in relationships. Don't miss the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that many Christians are afraid to share their faith but most of us can carry on a conversation. We can learn to pay attention to the people around us and ask good questions. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author and apologist Dave Sterrett will guide us toward 7 essentials to the Gospel and encourage us to engage others in Jesus conversations. Featured resource: Jesus Conversations: Effective Everyday Engagement by Dave Sterrett May thank you gift: Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the church a tradition created to serve man's religious purposes or is it something more? In a world of competing voices about the relevance of the church, we need a thorough biblical understanding of what makes up a church. Theologian Dr. Gene Getz will help us to learn how God defines and measures a healthy church. Don't miss this essential edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource: The Measure of a Healthy Church e-book by Gene A. Getz April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What happens when you pray? For many of us, praying has become more like a two-way transaction with a heavenly vending machine than a warm encounter with our heavenly Father. If you long to get more than answers when you go to prayer, listen to the Equipped with Chris Brooks as Skye Jethani helps us learn to pursue God through a praying life, just like Jesus did. Featured resource: What if Jesus was Serious About Prayer? by Skye Jethani April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If someone asked you, "What do I need to believe to be a Christian?" what would you say? Sometimes the best answer is the simplest one and one many of us learned in Sunday School in that little song, "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so!" Do you know that Jesus loves you? Do you know why it's so important for your own life and for those who don't yet know Jesus? Chris Brooks and Pastor John S. Dickerson review what Christians believe and why it matters! Featured resource: Jesus Loves Me: Christian Essentials for the Head and the Heart by John S. Dickerson April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children need to believe their future is bright and they need parents who help them grow from negative experiences. It’s all about building resiliency - a character trait that leads to emotional strength and vital relationships. Educational psychologist Dr. Kathy Koch shares keen insight from science and the Bible about how we can guide our kids toward a more resilient future on Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured Resource: Resilient Kids by Dr. Kathy Koch April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly dismissed as weakness. But what if forgiveness is not about minimizing justice—but restoring hope? Apologist Amy Orr-Ewing wants us to reclaim the transformative power of this biblical command. Learn how forgiveness is Christianity's most radical gift to a world in crisis—when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resources: Forgiveness: Reclaiming its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear by Amy Orr-Ewing The Lead Podcast with Amy Orr-Ewing Article: “Cancel Culture is a Scourge but it’s Rooted in Goodness” by Amy Orr-Ewing April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a Christian parent’s biggest concern? Isn’t it to see our children walking with the Lord? Each of us must have important conversations with our children about Jesus. Natasha Crain joins Chris Brooks with practical insights for addressing faith-filled truth and tough topics with your kids. Don’t miss the next important edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resource: Talking to Your Kids About Jesus by Natasha Crain April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in just a few decades. Pastor Brad Edwards contends that this is because individualism has exploited critical weaknesses in our discipleship. Brad will show us how to rediscover the goodness and beauty of the Body on Christ. Learn why the Church still matters when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resource: The Reason for the Church by Brad Edwards April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Satan real or is he simply a character invented for our entertainment or nightmares? Should Christians be concerned about demons and their influence in our lives or our nation? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will explore the answers to these and other questions with Dr. Marcus Warner, president of Deeper Walk International. He will take us into the Word of God so we can be equipped to live victoriously in Christ. Featured Resource: What Every Believer Should Know about Spiritual Warfare by Marcus Warner April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 342 million people in the U.S. and at least one-third self-identify as non-believers in Jesus. What are the obstacles to reaching these people? How can we overcome our own obstacles to share the gospel with those who desperately need to hear it? Don't miss the conversation with Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Chris Brooks on Equipped. Featured resource: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik Mentioned resource: Placed for a Purpose by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney April thank you gift: Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.