Equipped with Chris Brooks

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!

Have you noticed the self-centered focus creeping into conversations, even in the Church?  Phrases like “live your best life”, “find your destiny” or “you do you” reveal a core belief that we are entitled to live life well AND on our own terms – but what did Jesus really teach about abundant living?  Author and pastor Dean Inserra will help us discern the fake gospel of personal prosperity and self-affirmation while leading us toward cross-centered, Christ-focused Christianity.

The world and its values are creeping into our children’s lives at younger and younger ages.  How can parents instill a Biblical worldview into the minds and hearts of our elementary-age kids? Guest host Collin Lambert talks with a teacher and Christian apologist, Elizabeth Urbanowicz about beginning early to prepare the next generation of critical thinkers and life-long disciples of Jesus! 

When is the last time someone insulted or offended you?  What was your reaction? As Christ-followers, are we entitled to be offended? Isn’t there such a thing as “righteous anger”?  Collin Lambert is sitting in for Chris Brooks and he welcomes popular radio host Brant Hansen to walk us through some of these questions and to dig deeper into this idea of letting go of offenses. It might just be the healthiest thing we can do.  

When life hands us a crisis, like cancer or a car accident, our priorities and values often shift.  What are the most important principles for a life well lived?  Author and family expert Jim Burns will share his personal journey and the life-changing lessons he learned along the way, including the vital importance of having fun! Discover the keys to enriching your faith, work, and relationships.

Our teens face challenges unknown to previous generations and now the research proves it. A study from the Fuller Youth Institute reveals that today’s teens are the most anxious, diverse, and adaptive generation in history! Authors and youth experts, Kara Powell and Brad Griffin will help us Interact well with our teens so they can discover the best answers to life’s most important questions.

Around the world millions of girls continue to be abused, abandoned, aborted, abducted and enslaved. They face discrimination in ways that threatens their very existence. Is there anything we can do to make a difference?  Michele Rickett, founder and CEO of She is Safe, has been advocating for women and girls for 20 years and she believes each of us can play a role in improving the plight of these young ones!  Learn what you can do to help, next time on Equipped! 

What’s the purpose of detours in life? Pastor and author Dr. Tony Evans says detours are designed by God to deliver you to the place He created for you. Have you unwillingly embarked on an alternate route to reaching your goals? If you’re experiencing a pit stop on your life journey, join us to learn how God’s divine goals are achieved through the detours you’re facing. 

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.