Equipped with Chris Brooks

The mission of parenting doesn't end after your kids become adults. As our children fly the family nest, we may feel like our influence as parents has passed, but that's not what the Bible teaches. Your influence may actually be stronger than ever! Don't miss pastor and father Rob Rienow's advice on encouraging the faith of your adult children on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource: Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Children by Rob Rienow October thank you gift: Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler 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.

Why is worship so important? After all, the Bible is full of stories about people singing and praising God. On this edition of Equipped, Pastor H. B. Charles, Jr., will explain what genuine worship is and why it touches the heart of God. Find a fresh touch from the Lord through authentic worship. Featured resource: On Worship: A Short Guide to Understanding, Participating in, and Leading Corporate Worship by H. B. Charles, Jr. October thank you gift: Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler 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.

Global changes have led many Christians to ask, "Are we in the End Times?" Pastor and author Dr. Mark Hitchcock believes these changes could pave the way for a global reset. Are you ready? On this edition on Equipped, Mark will guide us through God's great plan for planet Earth and End Times prophecy. Featured resource: Global Reset: Do Current Events Point to the Antichrist and His Worldwide Empire? by Mark Hitchcock and Jeff Kinley October thank you gift: Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler 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.

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, she helps 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 October thank you gift: Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler 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 and more young adults are finding their way back into the Church. How can we be ready to welcome and disciple them well? Join Chris Brooks on Equipped as he unpacks this encouraging trend from a Biblical perspective and challenges us to both spiritually and practically care for the next generation stepping into our churches. Don’t miss this timely and thought-provoking edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! Resource mentioned: Basic Christianity by John Stott 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Christian patriotism a good thing—or a problem? The word 'patriot' can stir up a lot of strong opinions. Can you be both a faithful Christian and a patriot? Author and pastor Daniel Darling joins Chris Brooks to make the case for Christian patriotism—and to explore what it really means to bring Jesus into politics. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped. Featured resources: In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been around kids at all, you know they say some amazing things! They can have you laughing and thinking deeply all at the same time! Don't miss a very special edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks as author, dad, and grandfather Jon Gauger shares some wise sayings from the children in his life! They will warm your heart and draw you closer to our Heavenly Father, too! Featured resource: Kids Say the Wisest Things by Jon Gauger 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our culture is more connected than ever through technology, yet we’re experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. We look for ways to meet our relational needs but often fall short of forming bonds of friendship. Becky Harling offers biblical answers and practical tools to help you build the relationships your soul craves. Learn how to cultivate deeper connections in a lonely world on Equipped. Featured resource: Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is your favorite person or event in church history? Church history is full of people, events, and places that have shaped the story of Christianity. On our next Equipped, Chris Brooks will be joined by Dr. Stephen Nichols. Hear how God has been faithful throughout history and how He’s still faithful to us when you join us. Featured resources: Podcast: 5 Minutes in Church History Book: 5 Minutes in Church History by Stephen J. Nichols 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris Brooks as he reviews cultural trends and current events from a Biblical point of view and challenges us to faith-filled living. You are always invited to join the discussion, too. How does a Christian worldview intertwine the latest news? Don't miss this thought-provoking edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks! 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are at a cultural flashpoint. The rancor and vitriol we see on television and social media are rampant. How can we train people to have healthier political engagement than what they see all around them? On the next Equipped, James Muffett of Student Statesmanship Institute joins Chris Brooks. Learn how you can be an ambassador for the gospel and be politically engaged when you join us. 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it look like to form kids with lasting faith in Jesus, no matter the culture or context? On our next edition of Equipped, president of Awana Matt Markins will talk with Chris Brooks about how we can help train up our young people in their faith. How do we disciple the next generation in a post-Christian culture? Get some hope and tips on the next Equipped. Featured resource: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture by Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Sam Luce 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's an epidemic sweeping through our culture—loneliness. Maybe you're feeling isolated, disconnected, and it's led to you battling depression, suicidal thoughts, or the urge to self-harm. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk about how to move from loneliness to true, meaningful connection. Don't miss it. Featured resource: Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you love your church during cultural flashpoints? Last week's assassination of political activity Charlie Kirk is one of those flashpoints. It seems that people are making the decision to leave their churches based on how their pastors and leadership have responded to big cultural moments in our society, whether that's through action or through silence. Don't miss the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks as we look at five troubling trends threatening the church today and encourage pastors. 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a parent of teenagers, Chris Brooks knows what it’s like when drama seems to fill the room. If you have teenagers, do you have a plan to help them to deal with anger management? To make things right when conflict arises? We’re going to talk about A Teen’s Guide to Conflict with Dr. Jennifer Thomas. Learn some ways to help your teen deal with sibling rivalry, as well as conflicts with peers and adults on the next edition of Equipped. Featured resource: A Teen's Guide to Conflict by Gary Chapman with Jennifer Thomas and Paige Haley Drygas 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When faced with situations that go against our Christian beliefs, how do we act with clarity, confidence, and courage? There's new documentary that shows how some believers are making a difference right where they are. John Stonestreet will talk about these ordinary Christians who are being agents of change. Be inspired to stand up for Truth when you join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource: Documentary: Truth Rising 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk wiht Dr. Joel Lawrence about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? I hope you can join us for the next edition of Equipped. Mentioned resource: Pastor Theologians Conference, Oct 20-22, 2025 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, tragedy struck at a university in Utah. On this edition of Equipped, Chris Brooks will speak with Abdu Murray to help us process the events surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death. How can we make sense of such tragedy? And how can we help our young people navigate a culture increasingly marked by violence? Join us for this important conversation on Equipped. Featured resources: Article: From Cancel Culture to Assassination Culture? Article: 3 Doctrines to Help Share the Gospel with Mormons 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often do you attend church? For some, the answer is weekly, for others it's never. On our next Equipped, join the conversation with Christianity Today news editor Daniel Silliman as we talk about new research that surprising about church attendance. You don't want to miss the next Equipped. Featured resource: Article: Gen Z Now Leads in Church Attendance 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The love of God has a story – and it’s bigger than you and me because it involves God Himself. Author and poet Quina Aragon will share how, before the foundations of the earth, THE great Storyteller was penning a story of Someone in search of YOU. Learn how you fit into the greatest love story ever told when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource: Love Has a Story: 100 Medditations on the Enduring Love of God by Quina Aragon 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. Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.