Equipped with Chris Brooks

Christmas is coming! And with it comes all kinds of busyness – enough to distract us from the One we celebrate! Coming up on Equipped, hear how one pastor who took up an online challenge that deepened his focus and his joy in Jesus! Get all the details today and join Chris Brooks in the same challenge so you can enjoy your Christmas for all it's worth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some teens thrive as adults while others struggle? Could it be as simple as finding a wise friend and following their lead? Chris Brooks will introduce you to a man who not only turned his life around but is passing the secrets of his success along to others. Doyou know a young man who is struggling in life? Don’t miss the wisdom of Clarence Shuler on this edition of Equipped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you grew up thinking that God wants us to be holy more than He wants us to be happy, you are in for a surprise. God wants us to be both! Author and speaker Barnabas Piper joins Chris Brooks with Biblical teaching that acknowledges our suffering while encouraging the enjoyment of all that’s good! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost everyone has had doubts about God or Christianity. What is the greatest challenge to your faith? Maybe life got hard and you wondered if God was there, or you were deeply hurt by people you trusted and God didn’t seem to hear your prayers. Dr. Michael Brown answer honest questions about Christianity, especially the ones you may be afraid to ask anyone else. Discover the road back to a life-transforming relationship with the living God! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you weary in your work for the Lord? It happens to many of us, whether we are serving in a formal ministry or leading our family! Coming up on Equipped, Chris Brooks shares some lessons the Lord taught him from the prophet Elijah when life got hard, and his joy grew cold. Join Chris and find the spark that rekindles your calling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think anyone can be joyful - any time? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey are students of the Bible and brain science, and they say it’s possible to be full of joy, no matter what our circumstances may be! Bring YOUR questions and learn 4 habits we need to practice to be joy-filled people! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A well-known atheist has announced her conversion to Christianity. Her story is powerful and illustrates how our faith answers the deep questions of the heart. What about you? Were you once an atheist, not believing in any god? If so, what led you to accept the good news of Jesus and faith in Him? Chris Brooks wants to hear your story today! Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Why I Am Now A Christian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Church hurt has touched many of our lives and it has definitely impacted the Body of Christ. Today we want to encourage you as you navigate the aftermath of pain from fellow Christians or pastors. This is a day of prayer and encouragement as we learn to recover from church hurt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many women have professional opportunities beyond their grandmother’s dreams but are not trained to integrate their faith and work. Here to help is Joanna Meyer of Denver Institute for Faith & Work. She will address this gap in women’s discipleship, providing a theological framework for women’s calling and influence. Join us as we help women take up their calling and step into their place in God’s world! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is TOMORROW, Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Christians no longer feel at home in their churches. They may feel unsettled by the version of Christianity they have inherited and just aren’t sure what to believe anymore! Today, gifted apologist and teacher Sean McDowell will describe his own journey through the fog of deconstruction and the questions that helped him find his way back to a vital faith in God! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is this Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many women have professional opportunities beyond their grandmother’s dreams but are not trained to integrate their faith and work. Here to help is Joanna Meyer of Denver Institute for Faith & Work. She will address this gap in women’s discipleship, providing a theological framework for women’s calling and influence. Join us as we help women take up their calling and step into their place in God’s world! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is TOMORROW, Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Christians no longer feel at home in their churches. They may feel unsettled by the version of Christianity they have inherited and just aren’t sure what to believe anymore! Today, gifted apologist and teacher Sean McDowell will describe his own journey through the fog of deconstruction and the questions that helped him find his way back to a vital faith in God! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is this Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we seek to heal the racial divides in our nation, we need to start where every broken relationship begins to heal, by listening carefully to discover real needs. Sweeping solutions simply cover over the problem. Coming up on Equipped, sociologist George Yancey joins Chris Brooks with an alternative to colorblindness and antiracism where we all seek the common good so everyone can thrive! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is this Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we seek to heal the racial divides in our nation, we need to start where every broken relationship begins to heal, by listening carefully to discover real needs. Sweeping solutions simply cover over the problem. Coming up on Equipped, sociologist George Yancey joins Chris Brooks with an alternative to colorblindness and antiracism where we all seek the common good so everyone can thrive! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is this Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good teachers will always tell you that asking good questions leads to the best answers. This also applies to our questions about Christianity. Today Professor Matthew Lee Anderson will help us boldly ask our spiritual questions and find the solid answers we need. Do you have doubts about your faith? Learn to grapple with those difficult issues in a way that will leave you closer and more secure in Jesus Christ! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good teachers will always tell you that asking good questions leads to the best answers. This also applies to our questions about Christianity. Today Professor Matthew Lee Anderson will help us boldly ask our spiritual questions and find the solid answers we need. Do you have doubts about your faith? Learn to grapple with those difficult issues in a way that will leave you closer and more secure in Jesus Christ! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most women who follow Christ long for meaningful relationships with others and a place to serve and grow. What does it look like for women to fully engage in Christianity in the context of a local church? Pastor’s wife Keri Folmar joins Chris Brooks to help women understand and experience the love of God in and through a local body of believers. Discover the fullness of God’s grace within the Biblical community! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most women who follow Christ long for meaningful relationships with others and a place to serve and grow. What does it look like for women to fully engage in Christianity in the context of a local church? Pastor’s wife Keri Folmar joins Chris Brooks to help women understand and experience the love of God in and through a local body of believers. Discover the fullness of God’s grace within the Biblical community! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we believe determines how we live. Truth exists and it matters. In a world where it’s hard to separate fact from fiction, we need to understand and embrace the fundamental truths of Christianity. Join Chris Brooks as he examines the essentials of Christianity, using the affirmations of the Apostle’s Creed as a guide. Today he addresses the profession: “I believe in the Holy Universal Church”. Download your copy of The Apostles Creed.pdf EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we believe determines how we live. Truth exists and it matters. In a world where it’s hard to separate fact from fiction, we need to understand and embrace the fundamental truths of Christianity. Join Chris Brooks as he examines the essentials of Christianity, using the affirmations of the Apostle’s Creed as a guide. Today he addresses the profession: “I believe in the Holy Universal Church”. Download your copy of The Apostles Creed.pdf EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.