We are right in the middle of the Winter Olympics in Beijing China and Chris Brooks goes behind the games with Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs for some vital prayer needs. Be prepared to have your heart inspired and your faith strengthened by the stories Todd will share about those living where faith is forbidden!

God has a purpose for each of our lives and He calls us to specific places and ministries. If you watch Christians who have walked with God for many years, you will notice that the application of their calling adapts to each season of life.  Today on Equipped, Chris Brooks will examine these seasons of calling and talk with a special couple who models how to finish strong while their calling stands firm!

What does a 3-pound brain have to do with sex?  More than you might think!  Respected physician, Dr. Joe McIlhaney says the physical and psychological ramifications of sex are truly mind-bending! He will share the research on amazing ways our minds respond to sex inside and outside marriage. Invite your teens and young adults to listen in on this crucial conversation!

In a world that focuses on personal gain, imagine what could happen if we engaged in a sacrificial life by harnessing our career goals to restore broken places and help others flourish!  Chris Brooks will explore the road to becoming a redemptive entrepreneur with Dave Blanchard of Praxis Labs. Catch a vision for investing your skills in creative service to others.

Our God is a God of reconciliation, first to Himself and then to each other.  How can we be agents of reconciliation in a racially divided world?  Respected pastor and author Dr. Tony Evans will answer that question as he brings a clear Biblical theology on ethnicity and a clarion call for oneness in our churches and nation. 

Have you ever wanted to throw a penalty flag on God because He seemed to make the wrong calls in your life? Ben Malcolmson was sure God made a mistake when he walked on to the USC Trojans football team. Fearing failure and filled with self-doubt, Ben learn to walk faithfully and discover God’s incredible game plan for his life!  Catch his inspiring story here! 

 

We know that many Christians are afraid to share their faith but most of us can carry on a conversation!  We can learn to pay attention to the people around us and ask good questions! Author and apologist Dave Sterrett will guide us toward 7 essentials to the Gospel and encourage us to engage others in Jesus conversations.

This is your opportunity to go one-on-one with Chris Brooks when he directs us to God’s Word as our go-to source for direction and inspiration. As we enter this month celebrating African American History, who are your heroes in African American Church history? Chris will be sharing some of his personal heroes and would love to hear yours, too!

Many Christians long to find a body of believers to connect with but don’t feel like they fit in anywhere.  Are you one of them?  Author and speaker Lina Abujamra joins Chris Brooks to discuss the things that could be holding you back and how to discover where you belong.

Do you struggle to find the right words to encourage a friend who is struggling?  Maybe you know the biblical truth they need to hear but you are afraid of saying the wrong thing. Even the most well-intentioned efforts can come across as insensitive or inadequate.  How can we strike the balance between truth and grace? Today Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser offer practical ways to discern how to help those we love when our words really matter!