Podcast
Equipped with Chris Brooks
Hosted by Moody Radio · EN
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.
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Caregiving with Grit and Grace
Sep 2Tap to summarizeIf you’re a caregiver or know someone who is, you know those demands can often leave someone feeling exhausted, isolated, stressed, or unappreciated. Jess Ronne is walking that road of caregiving with grit and grace. Guest host Collin Lambert welcomes Jess to give you hope and encouragement. This is your invitation to view your caregiving role through the lens of eternity. Join us for the next edition of Equipped. Featured resource:Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement by Jessica Ronne Resources mentioned:Unseen documentaryThe Lucas Project September thank you gift:Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →You Are What You Do and other lies
Sep 1Tap to summarizeWho are you? You will likely answer that question with some role you play or the job you do. Even as Christians, we often look to our families, our experiences, or our connections for our identity, but aren't we more than all of this? Pastor and author Daniel Im has uncovered the lies we believe and the answers we long for. He will help us discover our own unshakeable identity on the next edition of Equipped. Featured resource:You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies about Work, Life, and Love by Daniel Im September thank you gift:Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →Middle East Updates
Aug 28Tap to summarizeIsrael and Gaza continue to make headlines. As followers of Jesus, how should we respond to what we see and hear in the media? Should Christians still support Israel? On the next Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert welcomes Dr. Charlie Dyer to discuss the latest developments in Israel and Gaza—and how we can respond with truth, compassion, and biblical wisdom. Join the conversation on the next Equipped. Featured resource:Who Owns the Land? An In-Depth Look at the Truth Behind the Middle East Conflict by Stanley Ellisen, updated and revised by Charles H. Dyer August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →Kickstart Your Quiet Time
Aug 27Tap to summarizeDo you struggle to stay consistent in reading God's Word? Rachel Jones shows us how to build a Bible-reading habit. She'll give guidance in how to grow in confidence, understand the Scriptures more deeply, and reignite your desire to read God's Word. Whether you're new to the Bible or just need a fresh start, join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →How to Navigate the Waiting
Aug 26Tap to summarizeWe're all waiting for a breakthrough of some kind. And all too often, in that time-in-between, we forget who God is. We forget what He's like. But if we forget who God is, we’ll forget who we are. On the next Equipped, guest host Susie Larson will explore the Israelites' journey out of slavery and into the Promised Land. Together, we'll learn how to navigate the time between the promise and the Promised Land. Featured resource:Closer Than Your Next Breath: Where Is God When You Need Him Most? by Susie Larson August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →Transforming Your Bible Time
Aug 25Tap to summarizeNothing's more life-transforming and valuable than daily engaging God's Word and His promises. But it can become difficult when life is busy and full of obligations—and there are so many distractions. On our next Equipped, Chris Brooks talks with Bible teacher Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth about a resource that will transform your Bible time. Join us for the next Equipped. Featured resources:CSB Notetaking Bible, Revive Our Hearts EditionTrue Woman 2025 conference August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →Teaching Children about Marriage
Aug 22Tap to summarizeIn today’s world, we need to start teaching our youngest children about God's plan for marriage. It's never too soon to start! Author and pastor Sam Allberry says that marriage is about more than the husband and wife! He'll help us teach our children how to understand God's purpose and plan for marriage. Featured resource:God's Signpost: How Marriage Points Us to God's Love by Sam Allberry August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →From Refugee to Rescuer
Aug 21Tap to summarizeJoseph was born and raised in Liberia during a time of severe Civil War. He hid to avoid becoming one of the Lost Boys, and he and his family fled and became refugees. But through it all, God had a plan for this young boy. The Refugee would become a Rescuer, sharing the gospel with the lost. Hear his powerful story when he joins guest host Collin Lambert on the next edition of Equipped. August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →Raising Gender-Confident Kids
Aug 20Tap to summarizeMore kids today are wrestling with gender confusion than ever before — and as parents, it can feel overwhelming. Chris Brooks will talk with Dr. Jeff Myers from Summit Ministries. He'll share practical, biblical ways to help your sons and daughters grow up confident, secure, and resilient — even in a culture that's working hard to blur the lines. Don't miss this important conversation of Equipped. Featured resource:Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kid Embrace Their God-Given Design by Kathy Koch, Ph.D., and Jeff Myers, Ph.D. August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Transcribe →Battling the Opioid Crisis
Aug 19Tap to summarizeThe opioid crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2017 — and it's only grown since. Even followers of Christ aren't immune. On the next Equipped, Dr. Holly Geyer from the Mayo Clinic joins guest host Susie Larson. Dr. Geyer has seen first-hand the heartbreak of addiction and offers both medical insight and hope in Christ. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation could be a lifeline. Featured resource:Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use by Holly L. Geyer, M.D. August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
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