Equipped with Chris Brooks

Mike Cosper has been on a journey – maybe you can identify with it.  He eagerly engaged in the life of the church until things went wrong and he was left disillusioned, isolated, and spiritually exhausted. He shares his story today, including the grace of Jesus that brought him back home. 

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Outspoken atheist Richard Dawkins has questioned the validity of the conversion of former Muslim and former atheist, Ayaan Hirsi Ali.  How does she know she’s right this time? And, my friend, how do you know you’re not wrong about Christianity?  Chris Brooks will explore that question with apologist Robin Schumacher.  Discover how to be sure our faith is true today!  

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Everyone has an opinion about Jesus so who do you say that He is?
However you answer that question, Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth wants you to know He is so much MORE!  Nancy and Chris Brooks invite you to join them on Equipped where they will embark on a 50-Day journey to explore this Incomparable Savior. Come along and find in Him everything you will ever need!

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The Bible promises that transformation in the Christian life is possible, but it is not inevitable! What does it take to see our lives change as we walk with Jesus? What temptations hold you back from victory and joy as a believer? For answers to these vital questions, join Chris Brooks’ conversation with Pastor John Mark Comer about intentionally becoming an apprentice of Jesus.

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Tune in early to hear a very special report from Moody Seminary in honor of Moody's first Black graduate in 1894, Mary McCleod Bethune! 
Then Chris Brooks wants you to meet a man named Esau.  Esau thought of himself as an exceptional, hard-working black man who rose above poverty to grab the American dream. When he was asked to deliver his father’s eulogy, he began to rethink some things as he dug into his Southern family history.  Esau’s story may refresh your spirit or challenge your stereotypes; either way, you won’t be the same!

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We live in a time where the definition of “woman” eludes even keen thinkers and bright scientists. Dr. Katie McCoy says a generation of girls are being swept away in the confusing current of gender ideology and the painful results it brings.  Today she shares solid research across many disciplines as well as Biblical truth about the reality of gender.  Her insights will bring clarity and wisdom to today’s young women!

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What if all the Biblical accounts of Jesus were destroyed?  Could we prove his existence just from historical records? As a former atheist and cold-case detective, J. Warner Wallace has investigated the life of Christ, based on the evidence from history alone. Find out how his discoveries led him to identify Jesus as the world's most important person of interest!

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America’s ethnic diversity is so beautiful, but why must it come with pain?
For answers, let’s go back to the beginning.  What was God’s original intent for racial and cultural differences? Dr. Steven Bryan joins Chris Brooks to answer that question and help us practically live it out in our communities, homes, and churches!

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Is God real? How can you know for sure and, if He is, what difference does it make?  Investigative journalist Lee Strobel answers your questions as he tackles the topic of the reality of God and how we can make Him known in a post-truth culture. Let Chris and Lee help you settle this foundational question once and for all!

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What does it take to have a marriage that goes the distance?  Today, Chris Brooks and his wife, Yodit, along with Dave and Ann Wilson of Family Life Today, will have a candid conversation about making it through the highs and lows of life together while keeping their focus on the Lord. Their honesty may be just the encouragement you need to keep your marriage strong. Don’t miss this Valentine’s Day edition of Equipped!

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