Equipped with Chris Brooks

Are you feeling crushed by the demands of life?  Do you know that God did not create us to do it all?  It’s true! Theologian Kelly Kapic will explore the limits of our humanity to help us find deep peace - straight from the pages of Scripture!  Bring your struggles and find rest for your soul.

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.  Today she helps us discover how we can be agents of flourishing in our communities and offer a winsome witness to a watching world!

What role does generosity play in your life?  Do you know that a simple generous act can open the door for the Gospel?  It’s simply counter-cultural! In one of his shortest parables, Jesus challenges us to give away the greatest treasure of all.  What is that valuable prize? Chris will tell us today!

Did you know that the Church was Jesus' idea?  He had the perfect plan for believers to live in community with God and each other for the sake of the world.   How can we recover that in our churches today? Author Skye Jethani will challenge our assumptions about what church is and help us experience the family of God as Jesus designed it to be.

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, Dr. Kruger will guide you through those tough issues to solid answers.

We know that life gets messy, especially when relationships break down and we feel wounded.  How can we find the way back to forgiveness and reconciliation? Author Wendy Alsip is no stranger to this struggle.  She will share her story and take us into the Scripture for powerful, healing lessons from the life of Joseph.  You can find a way forward to peace, freedom, and fruitfulness.

Sex and sexuality within your marriage can be hard to address, even with your spouse. Psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery will guide us toward a richer more biblical view of sexual intimacy as she helps us view this vital aspect of marriage as an avenue to understand and reflect God’s covenant love!

How motivated are you to pray, read the Bible, or engage in your community?  Are you struggling with apathy, that overwhelming feeling of indifference? You are not alone and there is a way out if you learn to recognize the warning signs. Bible teacher, author, and fellow traveler, Uche Anizor helps us break the cycle of spiritual apathy and enjoy a vital walk with Jesus!

Carlos is a Marine who left for Iraq and Afghanistan confident in his Christian faith.  Rosemarie, his wife, spent her days praying he would come back to her safely. Instead, he returned with a broken body and shattered spirit like so many others who serve our nation. Carlos and Rosemarie fought their way through the challenges of rehab, PTSD, drug addiction and the temptation to quit on life and each other.  Don’t miss their profound story of persevering love and faith that heals.

When Jesus walked the earth, His treatment of women was revolutionary!  Today, author and theologian Rebecca McLaughlin explores the stories of women who witnessed Jesus’ life and helps us to see our Savior in all His truth and beauty!