Equipped with Chris Brooks

Don’t you love this time of year, with carols ringing in the birth of our Savior? Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth is a big fan of Christmas carols because they teach us about God’s love and His plan for the world. Listen as Nancy shares a few of her favorite carols and unwraps the beautiful gospel truth they contain. 

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Many Jews are still looking forward to the coming of the Messiah.  How can we show them that Jesus is the One they are waiting for?  Jewish professor Michael Rydelnik will guide us through the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus including the manger, the cross, and the empty tomb! Uncover the promises of Christ the Messiah and share this good news with your Jewish friends.

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It is that most wonderful time of the year when we get to enjoy all those special songs of Christmas.  What is your favorite Christmas tune?  Let Chris Brooks know on the next edition of Equipped!  
Chris and his and guest host Effie Rolfe will spread some Christmas cheer, share their musical favorites, and explore the wonder and worship of the season through the music of Christmas!  It’s a holiday edition of Equipped that you don’t want to miss!

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Good friendships are precious treasures, and we need to protect them. Far too many relationships are canceled or sidelined because of disagreements. What’s dividing you from a loved one or friend?  Professor Matthew Lee Anderson will explain how asking good questions of ourselves and others can help us navigate the toughest friendship challenges and find our way to unity again!  

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Chris Brooks talks to two notable scholars about the continuing Hamas-Israel conflict. American-Israeli strategist and Christian, Joel Rosenberg unpacks some of the many difficulties of the war. As a Palestinian Christian, Jack Sara gives details about his life and ministry. In this enlightening discussion, we learn to understand and care for those at the heart of this conflict.

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Far too many of us have been hurt by the church and, if we’re honest, we may have hurt someone, too.  No matter which side of the hurt you’re on, Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. says that, with Jesus, we can redeem that pain. If you’re stuck in church hurt, Chris Brooks and Pastor Jerome want to hear from you as they teach us to hold the Church accountable and start the healing process.

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If you are a Grandparent, what is your dearest wish for your grandchildren? Isn’t it to see them walking closely with Jesus? Larry Fowler of Legacy Coalition will help you encourage the spiritual growth of your grandkids whether they live nearby or far away!

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Do you know someone who once had a vibrant relationship with Jesus but has left it all behind?  What should you say to them? Andy Bannister loves to help Christians share their faith and he’s available to talk with you, coming up on Equipped.  Get the insights you need to have spiritual conversations with your family or friends who have rejected the faith they once embraced!

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Imagine life without the internet.  For some, that’s easy; for others, it’s incomprehensible! Like a fish in water, we are so used to our digital world, that we may not be able to recognize the values we have assimilated from it! Share your stories about the good, the bad, and the redemptive aspects of your digital habits, as tech-realist Samuel D. James reveals the spiritual connections between technology and how we use it! 

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Today we’ll take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of Jesus’ mother Mary. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, an insightful thinker joins Chris Brooks to unpack the Gospel truth through the life and testimony of this poor, ordinary, humble young woman. And we will identify with the real Mary who questioned yet obeyed when God asked her to serve Him in unimaginable ways!  Don’t miss the vital message Mary’s voice has for you this Christmas.

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