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Does living for Jesus make you feel like you're being watched? In our world of shifting values, a compelling faith stands out and draws people in. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor Mike Tatlock says the most radical thing a Christian can do is stay anchored to Him. Learn how your life can become a living invitation when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate n
How do we navigate grief and loss? The Bible talks about grief and we see how Jesus handled the loss of His friend Lazarus. Dr. Asabi Dean helps us prepare for grief and process losses we have faced. Whether you're in a season of grief yourself or helping someone else process their sorrow, don't miss this helpful conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Christians are commanded to love one another. But our present-day divisions and disunity show us that it’s not an easy task to do. Dr. Winfred Neely helps us see how a mutual agape love within the church can spread to our families and communities. Explore the biblical basis for love when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:A Love to Live By: Rediscovering Agape Love in Scripture by Dr. Winfred O. Neely August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, clic
Is it possible to keep your faith intact in the college years? What happens when that professor raises questions you don’t know how to answer? Dr. Michael Kruger has been training young people to answer for their beliefs for over 20 years. If you are a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors, find answers on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael J. Kruger August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compro
Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They’ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom – but aren’t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we’re not old and not young? Christopher Ash joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don’t miss an encouraging conversation! Featured resource:Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made pos
Every parent knows from experience that little people have big emotions! Our children struggle with their feelings, and surprisingly, worry is among their greatest concerns. How can we help our children learn to process their fears and take charge of their emotions? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we talk with author and counselor Dr. Josh Straub about fostering emotional awareness in our children. Featured resource:What Do I Do with Worry? by Dr. Josh and Christi StraubWhat Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising C
It’s back-to-school time! How can we best love our local schools? Whether you have kids in your local school or not, you can be a light in your community. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will talk with Courtney Vinyard about some big and small ways you can love your local school. Hope you can join the conversation on the next Equipped. Featured Resource:Article: How to Love Your Local Public School August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Whether you are married or single, your sexuality is inseparable from your spirituality. And many churches are silent on the subject. Dr. Juli Slattery will help us think biblically about all areas of our sexuality. Find freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now,
What does it really mean to live for Jesus? We’re invited to love Him with ALL that we are – but what does that actually look like during hard times with relationships, money, and big decisions? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Lina AbuJamra will share insights for building a life of enduring discipleship, even during the hard times. Featured resource:All Your Life: What It Really Means to Live for Jesus by Lina AbuJamra August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donat
The WNBA is making headlines – but the reasons go beyond basketball. A player’s public statements about biological males not playing in women’s sports have raised the transgender issue in the news again. Laura Perry Smalts joins us to talk about what Scripture and science say about this issue. Don’t miss the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resources:Transgender to Transformed: A Story of Transition That Will Truly Set You Free by Laura Perry SmaltsArticle: Sophie Cunningham and the Transgender Sports ControverseyVideo: The Amazing Beauty of God's Design of Male and Female
God calls Christians to participate in His redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Your talents and vocation are uniquely suited to His plan! Amy Sherman has devoted her life to showing people how to restore lives and communities for God's glory. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Amy will help us discover how we can be agents of flourishing in our communities and offer a winsome witness to a watching world. Featured resource:Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy L. Sherman August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by
Last week, the Massachusetts Governor signed a state law that makes abortion legal at all stages of pregnancy. This means an abortion can be performed up until birth. How do we process all of the implications of a law like this? How can we best support people in all stages of life? Hope you can join us for this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks. August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
What does it mean to be a Christlike biblical man in today’s culture? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, pastor Seth Troutt helps us see how masculinity is rooted in living according to God’s design, both in virtue and in role. Learn about the responsibility and freedom found in God’s purpose for men when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God's Design by Seth Troutt August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. T
Our culture is obsessed with productivity, hustle, and 24/7 connectivity. When do we rest? Brett McCracken wants us to rediscover the profound theological and practical wisdom embedded in the simple act of sleeping. If you’re a weary soul longing for rest, don’t miss the conversation about The Wisdom of Sleep on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Last week in the Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary, Abdul El-Sayed beat the incumbent candidate. If he wins in the November election, he will be the first Muslim in the U.S. Senate. As Christians, how do we engage with our Muslim neighbors, speaking the truth in love? Don't miss this timely conversation with Brandon Cleaver on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reaching Muslims: An Approach to Evangelism August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
