Equipped with Chris Brooks

What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk with Dr. Joel Lawrence about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? Find out when you join us for the next edition of Equipped.

Mentioned resource:
Pastor Theologians Conference, October 2026

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Understanding theology is important – and that includes for our children. Yet a recent study stated that close to 40% of children’s leaders are uncomfortable leading conversations about major doctrines of the Church. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or in kids’ ministry, you can learn how to teach kids theology when you join us for our next Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams

Mentioned resource:
Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie Hubach
Kim Botto ministry
Oliver Goes to Sunday School by Tina Hoddy
The Child with Autism Learns about Faith by Kathy Labosh
YouthPastorTheologian.com

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Being an adoptive parent is hard. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Brittany Salmon encourages you to embrace the beauty and challenges of transracial adoption, providing a balanced, authentic approach where all people in the adoption triad are honored. She encourages you to celebrate each child’s history and heritage. Hear more about the blessings and complexities of transracial adoption today when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
It Takes More than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption by Brittany Salmon

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What does it really mean to be a Christian? We hear conflicting answers to this question in our culture—and sometimes in our churches! On Equipped, Pastor J.D. Greear joins Chris Brooks to explain the essential aspects of the Christian message and how the Gospel addresses the most pertinent questions of believers and non-believers alike.

Featured resource:
Essential Christianity: The Heart of the Gospel in Ten Words by J.D. Greear

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Our boys are struggling. They long for identity and purpose as men but are floundering and need our help. Dr. Anthony Bradley is a theologian and educator who has seen firsthand the problems and effective solutions for this boy crisis. He will talk with us about growing boys into confident, capable men. Don't miss the challenge when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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Has your life been touched by mental illness either personally or though someone you love?  Then don’t miss Chris Brooks’ conversation with pastor and counselor Dr. David Murray who addresses the most crucial questions and challenges of mental health.  If you or a loved one suffers with mental illness, don’t miss this hope-filled edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
A Christian's Guide to Mental Illness by Dr. David Murray

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Are the troubles of life weighing you down today? NFL chaplain Jonathan Evans thought he knew how to handle trouble until he faced some very personal losses.  That’s when he learned to fight through trials God’s way. Find the biblical encouragement, support, and perspective you need to follow God into your own place of victory on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Fighting Your Battles by Jonathan Evans

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Sex and sexuality within your marriage can be hard to address, even with your spouse. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, 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.

Featured resource:
God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery

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Every church has a treasure trove for ministry in the gifted women of the congregation. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, organizational expert Kadi Cole has talked with over 1,200 ministry leaders about how to develop female leaders. She will help us implement best practices for accessing and maximizing the potential of women in our churches today.

Featured resource:
Developing Female Leaders by Kadi Cole

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How can we raise godly children in a godless culture? What does a godly family really look like? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we peek into a home where multiple generations of Jesus followers live and learn how they did it. Don't miss this conversation with Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright. They'll share family stories and spiritual insights for leaving a legacy of faith to future generations.

Featured resource:
Jesus Followers: Real-Life Lessons for Igniting Faith in the Next Generation by Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright

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