Equipped with Chris Brooks

Sean McDowell joins Karl Clauson to help us navigate today’s tough questions while staying true to God’s Word. Sean shows us how to connect biblical truth to modern issues—from artificial intelligence to gender identity and more! Bring your questions and learn to share your faith with confidence and compassion! This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture 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 handle pain, grief, tragedy, and disappointment? Coming up on Equipped, Susie Larson and author Dan Allender explain how we can trust God through deep valleys to find purpose, hope, and healing. Can suffering point us to our calling? Is joy possible? Call in with your questions and comments about redeeming heartache. Today's Resource: Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us blame ourselves for things we could not control - or for things we should have controlled and didn’t - and we carry that shame every day of our lives. Find the power to escape your past today as guest host Susie Larson talks with Pastor Alan Wright about the secret to letting that shame roll off and accepting the unconditional love of Jesus. Today's Resource: Free to Be Yourself: Find the Power to Escape Your Past Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Susie Larson welcomes John Stonestreet for a thoughtful conversation on the passing of Pope Francis. Later, Jamie Winship poses a compelling question: What kind of transformation could take place if you spoke the truth to yourself and faced life with courage? Don’t miss this powerful discussion as we explore how to let go of our self-made identities and embrace God’s true design for us. Today's resource: Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been around children very long you know that every one of them is amazingly different! Educator and parenting pro, Kathy Koch helps parents discover their child’s uniqueness so they can maximize their potential and follow the Lord! Do you have a child in need of special motivation? Kathy will tell us what works and what doesn’t! Get the inside information for unlocking your child’s unique heart to create long-term change. Today's Resource: Start with the Heart Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Good Friday, Pastor Colin Smith joins us with insights on the life of Judas. How can a man who walked so closely with Jesus betray his friend and miss the real message of the Gospel? He will bring both a warning and a message of encouragement for all of us. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really happened when Jesus died on the cross—and what does it mean for your life today? Today on Equipped, Collin Lambert talks with Bible professor Bill Thrasher about the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection, what it means for our sins, and how to experience God’s blessing. Listen and revel in the work of God at Easter! How to Know Jesus Today's resource: Putting God Back in the Holidays Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a broken world and we all bear the pain that goes with it. Chris Brooks will walk with you in your suffering and help you explore God’s presence in your pain. While there are no simple answers, Chris and his guest Amy Orr-Ewing welcome your most rigorous questions about finding God in a world of suffering. Whether you are intellectually curious or struggling with soul-rending questions, there is a safe place for you here. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens after we say, “I forgive you? Biblical counselor June Hunt will explore ways to break free from the grip of bitterness and resentment. She’ll also take your calls to clarify what forgiveness truly is—and what it isn’t—while offering practical guidance on how to live in the freedom God designed us to enjoy. Today's resource: Forgiveness: The Freedom to Let Go Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us have had honest questions about the Christian faith, and some of them may prevent us from moving closer to God. How we answer those questions makes all the difference! John Hopper has wrestled with many common concerns about life, God, and the Bible. He says “If Christianity involves anything worth believing, it ought to make sense first.” John addresses crucial questions so we can confidently take our next steps with Jesus! Today's resource: Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Losses come to every life and it can be hard to make sense of these heart-wrenching times. How do Christians handle death? Where do we begin on that difficult journey and what can we expect along the way? Author, professor and compassionate fellow traveler, Dr. Jerry Sittser will offer Biblical wisdom and comfort for grieving hearts. Today's resource: A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean McDowell joins Karl Clauson to help us navigate today’s tough questions while staying true to God’s Word. Sean shows us how to connect biblical truth to modern issues—from artificial intelligence to gender identity and more! Bring your questions and learn to share your faith with confidence and compassion! This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture 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 been in ministry awhile as a pastor, ministry leader or volunteer? What kept you going when the going got tough? Coming up on the next edition of Equipped, Pastor Scott Ziegler shares ways to stay the course and avoid ministry burnout in this hour of practical ministry encouragement! Today's resource article: Pastor, Don't Quit! Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This generation comes with its own set of grandparenting challenges, but kids and adults still need their grandparents! God can use you to make a difference in their lives! Grandpa and ministry leader Larry Fowler helps you navigate grandparenting challenges and speak spiritual encouragement to your grandkids! Today's resource: Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever considered that the field of economics points to the existence of God? Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries will outline how God’s economic principles, patterns and promises all reveal His sustaining power over creation. From your backyard garden to international affairs – it all points to evidence of our Divine Creator! Today's resource: Economic Evidence for God Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s disciple faces the daunting task of bearing witness in a post-Christian culture. If we are going to effectively call people into the gospel, it is essential that we know the comprehensive story of the Bible. Pastor Jon Morales knows just how to explain the storyline of Jesus throughout the Old and New Testaments. Discover a clear view of the message of the whole Bible today on Equipped! Today's resource: Big Themes of the Bible: Grasping the Heart of Jesus's Message Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are well into 2025 and major societal shifts are already unfolding. For over 40 years, Dr. George Barna has been tracking religious and national trends, and now he’s bringing his latest research to Equipped. Join us as he unpacks a dozen key trends shaping America this year—and offers his insights for navigating them with Biblical wisdom and confidence in our God. Today's resource: Faith & Culture Trends Likely to Emerge in 2025 Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loneliness, stress, and anxiety are reaching record highs, and many are discovering that simply "following their hearts" isn’t leading to true joy. A deep spiritual hunger is growing—but where can lasting fulfillment be found? Pastor and author Brad Edward reveals how the church is God’s spiritual greenhouse—a place where weary souls are restored and empowered to thrive in this life and for eternity. Today's resource: The Reason for Church Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you curious about what happens after we die? Hollywood and human imagination can only speculate, but the Bible provides clear answers about heaven, hell, and the afterlife. No need to wonder—discover the truth for yourself! Today Pastor Mike Fabarez debunks common myths and brings clarity and peace with biblical truths about eternity. Don’t miss this life-changing discussion! Today's resource: 10 Mistakes People Make About Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christians, we all live for Christ, glorify God, and honor Him to the end. But are you ready to finish well? Robert Wolgemuth has faced death more than once and knows what it takes to be ready to die. Today, he answers your questions about preparing to fearlessly live the last season of life with gratitude and hope! Today's resource: Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of your Life Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Praying the Bible Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.