Equipped with Chris Brooks

What ministry activities are you comfortable with A.I. performing? That's our topic for this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. How does A.I. show up in our churches and ministry? Join the conversation about what role listeners think A.I. should have in the ministry of the church. Mentioned resources: Article: The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul Article: Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles December thank you gift: Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer 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 holidays can be full of fun and festivities. But for those who have lost something—a loved one, a job, your health, your marriage—the holidays may be a time of grieving. We're going to talk about how God heals the broken heart and gives a pathway to hope when Ron Hutchcraft joins us on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Hope When Your Heart Is Breaking by Ron Hutchcraft December thank you gift: Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer 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.

Antisemitism is rising on college campuses and Israel is still in the headlines. How should Christians think about Israel? On today's Equipped, Chris Brooks will welcome Open Line host Dr. Michael Rydelnlik to help us see how the Church relates to Jewish people today. Join us as we explore Israel’s unique identity and ongoing role in God’s plan, on Equipped. Featured resource: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik Mentioned resource: Urban Apologetics by Eric Mason Has the Church Replaced Israel? by Michael Vlach December thank you gift: Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer 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 need heroes and heroines…people we look up to who followed Jesus wholeheartedly to the end. Elisabeth Elliot did just that! Biographer Ellen Vaughn shares Elisabeth’s life story, with all her strengths and weaknesses. Whether you know her name or not, your walk with Jesus will be enriched by her humanity and her trust in her Savior. Come meet Elisabeth Elliot, a “gutsy woman of faith” today! November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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 life look like if you went all-in with God? He is calling each of us. What is holding you back? The risk? The unknown future? Reluctance to give up personal comforts? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Jennifer Hand will help you put your "yes" on the table, and watch God do more in and through your life than you can ever imagine. Step into the thrilling walk of faith with this God who is all-in for you! Featured resource: My Yes is on the Table: Moving from Fear to Faith by Jennifer Hand November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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 Christianity still relevant in a post-modern Western culture? It is when you understand that Christianity is the source of our society's most cherished values—values like freedom, kindness, progress, and equality. Join us for Equipped as author and speaker Glen Scrivener will take us on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down but how they continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Featured resource: The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality by Glen Scrivener November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

At Equipped with Chris Brooks, we regularly hear from parents who are struggling with hurt and fear when their child embraces a new gender. Laura Smalts was that child. She believed the lies and the false promises of freedom—until she discovered true freedom in the love of Jesus Christ. Laura will share her story and offer insights about how to relate well to loved ones living a transgender life. Featured resources: Transgender to Transformed by Laura Perry Eden's Redemption ministry November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

Do you have a teenager you long to see come to Christ or grow more confident in their faith? On this edition of Equipped, Sean McDowell joins Chris Brooks to unpack the major ethical and relational issues confronting today's young people. He'll encourage our teens to rebel against prevailing cultural norms by seeking Godly wisdom and speaking truth in love. Featured resource: A Rebel's Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love Amid the Noise of Today's World by Sean McDowell November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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 share your faith in a culture that no longer shares a basic familiarity with the Bible or even a sense for God? On today's Equipped, we’ll be joined by Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition. He’ll help us learn how to use cultural apologetics to proclaim the gospel as the only way to fulfill longings for truth, beauty, and goodness. Be encouraged to make those in-roads with your friends and neighbors when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource: The Gospel After Christendom by Collin Hansen November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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're the parent of a teen, you know there are conversations we need to have. But the timing matters. And our words and tone matter. On today's Equipped, father-son team Tim and Mark Shoemaker give us a roadmap for the trickiest conversations we may need to have with our teenagers. Get some encouragement when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource: What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen by Tim and Mark Shoemaker November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

Artificial intelligence is advancing quickly. What does that mean for the church? And what does it mean for pastors and ministry leaders? Pastor, author, and missiologist Todd Korpi helps us understand the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for the church. View A.I. through a biblical and theological lens when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource: A.I. Goes to Church by Todd Korpi November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

To be fit for ministry, one must display a certain level of ability and gifting. How can we accurately measure our own gifts and what does it look like to be called to ministry? On this edition of Equipped, Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Seminary, will join Chris to offer his insights on serving the body of Christ. Featured resource: Discerning Your Call to Ministry by Jason K. Allen November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

There's new research regarding the stark reality of the lack of Bible access for an estimated 100 million Christians around the world. On Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert talks with president and CEO of Bible League International Jos Snoep. He'll help us understand the findings. How can we encourage our brothers and sisters without the Scriptures? Don't miss Equipped. Featured resource: Bible Access List November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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 have you been learning spiritually? What has God been teaching you? On today's Equipped, we want to hear what that spiritual lesson looks like. Maybe it’s a Scripture passage that you understand better. Or you’ve seen a biblical principle through your circumstances or a sermon series. Share your story of what and how God is teaching you on Equipped. November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

Should Christians support the modern state of Israel? How should we view Israel, the Jewish people, and the church? Today on Chris Fabry Live, it’s the return of the Two Rydelniks. Dr. Michael and Eva Rydelnik will talk about God’s covenants, biblical prophecy and the Jewish people. Some Christians believe the church replaces Israel in God’s economy. Let’s dig into the Scriptures for answers on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource: How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik November thank you gift: The Little Christmas Carol Coloring & Activity Book by Joe Sutphin and Erik M. Peterson Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Care Net Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents hear competing messages about raising their kids – and moms hear that chorus every day. Can you find a happy medium between Pinterest perfection and chaos culture, especially as we enter the holidays? Today on Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert welcomes Jamie Erickson who says the mixed messages that moms get leave them feeling burdened and overwhelmed. Learn how to reshape your harried life of motherhood into one with delight and freedom when you join us for Equipped. Featured Resource: Ovewhelmed Mom by Jamie Erickson November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

Life in the military, whether you're a serviceperson or a family member, carries a unique weight and stress. As Veterans Day approaches, how can we show genuine love and care for the men and women serving our country? On the next Equipped, Chaplain Charles Causey joins guest host Collin Lambert to give us practical ways to love our neighbors in the armed forces. Hear how God is working among those in the military when you join us for Equipped! November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

Parenting consists of many habits and routines—mealtimes, getting ready for school, bedtimes. These habits can be opportunities to live out God's love in profound ways. Author and dad Justin Earley helps us see how we can incorporate spiritual meaning into the mundane moments of daily life. Learn how to establish Habits of the Household on Equipped. Featured resource: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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 grace? The whole Bible tells the story of God's grace, connected by a thread of grace. The grand story of grace is full of drama, pain, and suffering, hope, expectation, and pursuit. On Equipped, join guest host Collin Lambert and Dr. Kyle DiRoberts as we see how we can understand and experience God's grace in our own lives. Featured resource: Grace Beyond Salvation by Kyle DiRoberts November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.

Who or what is your measure of spiritual health and maturity? Sadly, far too many of us are being discipled by popular media or catchy slogans. On Equipped, discover the riches of going deeper in our quest for Christlikeness when Pastor J.T. English joins Chris Brooks with a fresh look at whole-church, whole-person discipleship. Featured resource: Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English November thank you gift: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley 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.