Equipped with Chris Brooks

We know that we need God’s Spirit to move in our country and bring revival now more than ever!  What areas of our nation most concern you? Today, Chris Brooks will teach us how to pray for America as other friends join him to pray over key centers of influence in our nation.    Don’t miss this powerful hour of prayer on Equipped!  

God established two institutions, the family and the local church.  He designed them to work together to build His kingdom, but what does that actually look like? Rob Rienow is a pastor, ministry leader, and father of seven.  He joins Chris Brooks to explore the ways our churches can strengthen families and advance the Gospel! 

What is the significance of the unprecedented SCOTUS leak about the abortion case? We'll talk about it w/Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life as the show opens today. Then we are honoring mothers all through the month of May, offering support and hope as they seek to raise godly children and manage many other responsibilities. Today Chris takes your calls as we continue the ministry of encouragement to you or a mom you love!

Being a mother is hard work! Moms are devoted to their children through the sleepless nights, and caring, cleaning, and praying, but it is possible to lose sight of the value of this important job! Laura Booz has 6 children and has discovered unexpected beauty in the middle of the self-sacrifice of raising her children.  Bring your parenting concerns and listen as Laura helps us all find the secret to thriving in the child-rearing years!

The Bible offers a great deal of wisdom about how to handle money.  Even the stories Jesus told in the New Testament shine timeless truth for life’s economic choices! He taught about entrepreneurship, employer-employee relations, issues of inheritances, and more!   Discover vital lessons of faith and finances from the parables of Jesus.

If you have been around children very long you know that every one of them is amazingly different!  Educator and parenting pro, Kathy Koch helps parents discover their child’s uniqueness so they can maximize their potential and follow the Lord! Do you have a child in need of special motivation? Kathy will tell us what works and what doesn’t! Get the inside information for unlocking your child’s unique heart to create long-term change.

Have you heard about Coach Joe?  He lost his job because he prayed!  Now his case has gone all the way to the Supreme Court.  Chris Brooks will delve into his story and discuss how we practice our faith in the public square.

What would life look like if you went all-in with God?  He is calling each of us.  What is holding you back?  The risk? The unknown future? Reluctance to give up personal comforts?  Author Jennifer Hand will help you put your "yes" on the table, and watch God do more in and through your life than you can ever imagine. Step into the thrilling walk of faith with this God who is all-in for you!

Are you feeling lost in a hi-tech world? Humans long to be seen, known, and loved but we have lost the personal touch in our technological advances.  How can we find our way back to true community? What are you doing to connect with others?  Does your technology help or hurt?  Author Andy Crouch helps us reclaim relationships in a technological world!

Are you experiencing real peace and joy in life? The Bible tells us that it’s not only possible; it is God’s will for us! Chris Brooks will examine the ‘theology of shalom’ that helps us flourish in the midst of adversity and affliction with Bible scholar Jeremiah Johnston. He will help us learn to create habits that open the way to genuine Shalom in our own lives.