Equipped with Chris Brooks

Why is it so hard to totally trust God with our lives? Could it be that we wonder if He actually wants what is best for us?  Jackie Hill Perry says the way to trust God is to understand His holiness! Far from being a cold, calculating characteristic of God, it’s the very reason we can place our complete confidence in Him.

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What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?  This is the question Ryan Leak asked himself and now he’s asking you!  It all started in his attempt to conquer his fear of failure by trying out for an NBA team. He learned that falling short actually sets us up for success and that God is always ready to take a chance on us!  Hear his story and begin to see your own life through the “win or learn” matrix.

What is the right way to handle disputes in the church, and is it biblical to criticize the church and its leaders on social media? Chris Brooks delves into the Scriptures for guidance on handling church conflicts.Chris referenced this article by Thom S. Rainer, "Six Ways Social Media Toxicity is Hurting Pastors".

What does Jesus think of you?  You probably know that He died on the cross, but what does he really think of people like you and me?  Matthew 11 reveals the Jesus as the gentle and lowly one, who loves each of us, no matter who we are or what we face in life! If you are weary and overwhelmed, find rest the rest your soul longs to enjoy as we examine the heart of Jesus for each of us.

Barna research reports that nearly two-thirds of U.S. 18–29-year-olds who grew up in church have walked away as an adult and we regularly hear of Christian leaders who have left Christianity. What if that’s your child? How do you relate to them and share the truth of Jesus? Coming up on Equipped, gifted apologist Lisa Fields will take your questions about responding well when someone you love rejects the Christian faith. 

Chris helps us navigate the complexities and contours of our daily Christian walk from a Biblical worldview. Today we are going to talk about how to handle life's most stressful jobs. We will also pray together as we look to the Lord for His help in our places of employment.

What can Christians learn from the turmoil in Afghanistan and devastation in Haiti? How can we encourage and support our brothers & sisters in Christ there? Jim Denison joins me with key takeaways for each of us!

Many of us are concerned about the pitfalls of social media apps like Tik-Tok, Snapchat, or Instagram but what if we could capitalize on these apps for the Gospel?  York Moore is passionate about getting the gospel into the hands of the next generation!  He joins Chris Brooks with exciting stories of how he has creatively captured a growing audience of teens and college kids with Biblical truth! 

We all have gifts from God that can bring the light of the Gospel to this broken world, but simply having the time, talent, or treasure is not enough. God expects us to step out in action to see His name lifted high! Don’t miss Chris Brooks’ challenging conclusion to the blessings of living an overflowing life!

Chris Brooks reminds us that our time, talents, and treasure are all gifts from God! We can choose to keep them to ourselves or we can discover the incredible joy that comes from giving generously.  The early church understood this and their faithfulness changed the world!  Learn more about the blessings of living a generous life from 2nd Corinthians chapter 9!