Raising kids is challenging these days but having special needs children places even more demands on a marriage and family. How can couples stay close and carry the load together? How can the rest of us help ease the strain for them? Elementary educator and author Jolene Philo shares the secrets to implementing the 5 Love Languages in a special needs family on this important edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families by Gary Chapman, Ph.D., and Jolene Philo, M.Ed.

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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How do we as believers best model a healthy biblical diversity to our culture? Join Equipped with Chris Brooks as we dive into Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." We explore five quotes from this letter to see what we can learn.

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Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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This month marks the 10th anniversary of Equipped with Chris Brooks. We’ll celebrate with our fellow Moody Radio host Chris Fabry. If you have a story of how God has used Equipped in your life, a guest or topic that has impacted you, be sure to join the conversation on Equipped!

January thank you gift:
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We talk to ourselves all day, every day – sometimes even out loud! And a lot of those messages are self-condemning. On this edition of Equipped, learn about a model for better self-talk – the Psalms! Jon Gauger will help us begin to form a biblical mindset by rooting our self-talk in the words of David. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped.

Featured resource:
Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms by Jon Gauger

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Do you view how you treat your body as a spiritual practice? Justin Earley will talk about how our habits impact both our physical and spiritual bodies. Learn how to improve your health and deepen your relationship with God when you join us for Equipped.

Featured resource:
The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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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 Jesus can redeem that pain. If you're stuck in church hurt, don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Learn how you can hold the Church accountable and start the healing process.

Featured resource:
Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal by Jerome Gay, Jr.

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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Have you stepped into a leadership role that someone else began? Whether you are in a church, a business, or some other team, you may have been asked to lead in places that others have started. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll tap into the wisdom of author and experienced leader Tyler Reagin. He will help us navigate those transitions with biblically-based wisdom, and offer strategies to guide your new team with confidence.

Featured resource:
Leading Things You Didn't Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places, and Possibilities by Tyler Reagin

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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Are you a student stressing out over school, your future, or your identity? Most young people face unique stressors as they transition to college and life beyond graduation. Don't miss the help from Shelby Abbott as he offers gospel solutions to the everyday struggles of college-age Christians—things like purpose, relationships, and living with social media. Find wisdom for navigating the college years when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress by Shelby Abbott

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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Millions of people watched Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop miss a potential game-winning field goal on Sunday night. He later called it the worst moment of his athletic career. But the truth is, we all have moments we wish we could rewind. Moments of failure, regret, or deep disappointment. How do we survive our worst moments—and what does God have to say about them? Join us on Equipped as we talk about how God can take our worst moments and redeem them for His glory. 

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The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:22-24 that we are to "put off our old self...and put on our new self." As you step into the new year, what does that look like for you? Share the bad habit(s) you are planning to put off and what good habit(s) you are planning to put on. Be encouraged to pursue Christ when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

January thank you gift:
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