Equipped with Chris Brooks

Join us on an exciting trip back to the creation of all things! Every question we have about the world and our own identities is rooted in Genesis, the book of beginnings.  Author Dan Darling presents a fresh look at the first people in God’s great plan for redemption and offers vital truth for our times!

Today Chris is having a tough conversation about pornography.  If you have been trapped by this seduction, you need to know that God loves you even in your moments of deepest shame, and His opinion is the only one that matters!  Pastor Ray Ortlund guides us into our God-given identities as Royal Warriors, able to stand against the power of pornography!

Single parents have one of the most difficult jobs in the world. You can lose sight of the joy of life, whether you have one child or several. Jennifer Maggio is an author, speaker and ministry leader to single mothers. She knows the struggle and will point the way to hope and real peace even in the chaotic days and decisions we face! Don’t miss this uplifting conversation next time on Equipped with Chris Brooks!

Do you suffer from depression or know someone who does?  Has the COVID season and current personal or national events introduced you to new levels of anxiety? If so, then you don’t want to miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Dr. Gregory Jantz is an innovator in mental health treatment and joins Chris with some practical, whole-person recommendations for restoring our mental health and finding the path to lasting joy!

Looking at the headlines, many are asking what comes next?  The best way to be prepared is by looking at what Jesus said about the end times. Today Chris Brooks delves further into Jesus’ words to his disciples in Matthew 25 so we can be ready for life now and forever! Listen and let your tomorrows shape your today!

The cross is central to Christianity because without the cross there is no Christianity.  It is impossible to overestimate the importance of what Jesus did on the cross and the impact it has on time and eternity.  What does the Cross mean to you? Go deeper into the wonder and work of Jesus today!

First, we will mourn with and pray for the families of victims of the Texas school shooting, and address the questions of God and evil.  How can we answer those who blame God for these tragedies and introduce them to the Jesus they long to know but misunderstand? We will address your most challenging evangelism questions to this edition of Equipped!

One of the greatest challenges of parenting is navigating those crucial conversations with our kids.  Kristin Scroggins is a pastor’s wife and mother of eight.  She has had plenty of conversations about the tough issues of our day with her own children and with parents who are scared and seeking wisdom.  She joins guest host Ed Stetzer with a biblical perspective on issues like gender confusion, bullies, social media use, peer pressure, and more.

In this changing world, we need to be on top of our game as Christians and prepared to face the future. Chris Brooks will keep encouraging us to let our tomorrows shape our todays. Join him as he delves into Matthew 24, Jesus' last words to his disciples before the cross. Don’t miss this vital message and be sure you are safe, saved, and prepared for life now and forever! 

When it comes to mental health issues in children and teens, how should we care for them?  Too often, there is a stigma attached to these disorders and families suffer alone.  Psychologist Matthew Stanford will take your questions about common mental health conditions our kids face so we can offer the grace, hope, and support they need.