Equipped with Chris Brooks

Israel 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing'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 Edition True 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Rick and Chris Brooks discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world. Don't miss the next Equipped. Featured resource: Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christians, we all want to 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. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, he helps us prepare to fearlessly live the last season of life with gratitude and hope. Featured resource: Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of your Life by Robert Wolgemuth 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christians, we all want to 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. He answers your questions about preparing to fearlessly live the last season of life with gratitude and hope! Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is changing faster than ever—raising big questions for all of us. Is it good or bad? What's at stake if the church stays silent? On the next Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert talks with Dr. K. She'll help us unpack the risks, the redemptive possibilities, and why she calls this AI moment "a Gospel moment." How can believers use AI in ways that honor God? Don't miss this timely conversation on the next 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the past few decades, the church has experienced rapid and distressing change. Pastors and leaders know they need to help usher positive change into their congregations, but don't know how. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Kara Powell of Fuller Youth Institute helps us understand how we can build tomorrow's church today. If you're involved in your church, be encouraged to be part of the change for the future when you join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource: Future-Focused Church by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The road to growth and greatness is rarely smooth or easy, but it's taking us where we need to go. How do we navigate life's challenges with grit, grace, and faith while leaning on God? Guest host Susie Larson welcomes Pastor Tim Timberlake. He'll share biblical truth and practical advice on how to tackle everything from hard conversations to major life pivots. Learn how to ride The Bumpy Road to Better on our next Equipped. Featured resource: The Bumpy Road to Better by Tim Timberlake 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed? You're not alone! If you've ever said, "I just can't do it all," you’re right…you were never meant to! That's the powerful message of Kelly Kapic's book, You Were Never Meant to Do It All, and he joins Chris Brooks on Equipped with encouragement to accept God's design for our humanity so we can live well—within our limits! Featured resource: You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly Kapic 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How analytically do you think? We know that ideas have consequences so shouldn't we know what the ideas that run the world mean? Do you want to grow in your ability to understand and discern philosophical ideas through a Biblical framework? Dr. Paul Copan will explain why and how Christians should study philosophy. Learn about the role of the mind in the life of faith on this edition of Equipped. Featured resource: A Little Book for New Philosophers by Paul Copan 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your faith has been wounded? How do you respond and process that pain? Join Chris Brooks on Equipped as he applies a biblical framework to helping us process the woundedness that may have come from family members or fellow followers of Christ. We hope you'll be encouraged in your walk with Jesus! 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grandparenting can be one of the most rewarding experiences of life, but sometimes these relationships can be challenging. Maybe you are one who wishes you had more time with your grandchildren! On the next Equipped, family expert and grandfather Dr. Tim Kimmel talks about reaching and relating to your grandkids as a mentor, encourager, and a spiritual rock during the hard times of their lives. Featured resource: Extreme Grandparenting by Tim Kimmel 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.