Equipped with Chris Brooks

When life feels dark and painful, even faithful believers can find themselves asking—how can God still be good? On the next edition Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Cisco Cotto sits down with author and professor Collin Hansen to explore God’s goodness and justice. No easy answers—just real, compassionate truth to settle your questions and encourage your heart!

Featured resource:
Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil? by Collin Hansen
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Chris Brooks and Rick discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world. Don't miss Equipped.

Featured resource:
Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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Where should—and shouldn't—A.I. be used in ministry? It's a question pastors are grappling with as they navigate how this technology fits into their calling. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will welcome Nick Skytland to talk about new data on A.I. in ministry. What should A.I. help us do—and what should remain uniquely human in churches? Join the conversation on Equipped.

Featured resources:
Gloo Flourishing A.I. research
Article: “New Research: Pastors Are Using A.I. More Than You Think”
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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Does God seem distant in your life? When we’re in a season of dryness and doubt, it’s tempting to assume we've failed God or that He's failed us. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Kyle Strobel will help us see how wilderness moments are opportunities for God to draw us into a deeper, more authentic walk with Him—on Equipped.

Featured resources:
When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel and John Coe
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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Do you struggle to connect with your adult child? How do you navigate the pain in a broken parent/child relationship? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. If you need compassionate guidance or real conversation strategies for communicating with your adult kids, don't miss the next Equipped.

Featured resources:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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What would you do without Moody Radio? July 28 marks the 100th birthday of Moody Radio and we will celebrate all month long! On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, hear stories of how God has guided the ministry through the years from former Moody Radio vice presidents Wayne Pederson and Doug Hastings, as well as Bob Neff's daughter Valerie Hogan. Share your own story of Moody Radio in your life when you join us for Equipped.

Featured resources:
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
Book: This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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Who is Generation Alpha, and how can the Church effectively reach them with the Gospel? Chris Brooks will talk with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia about the unique needs this young generation has. Find out how we can disciple them beyond the screen when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners

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Carlos is a Marine who left for Iraq and Afghanistan confident in his Christian faith. Rosemarie, his wife, spent her days praying he would come back to her safely. Instead, he returned with a broken body and shattered spirit like so many others who serve our nation. Carlos and Rosemarie fought their way through the challenges of rehab, PTSD, drug addiction, and the temptation to quit on life and each other. Don't miss their profound story of persevering love and faith that heals on Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Standing Together: The Inspirational Story of a Wounded Warrior and Enduring Love by Carlos and Rosemarie Evans
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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On June 24, a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other. How should Christians respond to what happened in Venezuela? Dr. Jamie Aten of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute will help us understand how we can support humanitarian efforts to hurting areas of the world. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Mentioned resources:
Humanitarian Disaster Institute
Spiritual First Aid
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
Charity Navigator to check charity ratings

Organizations to check for accurate information or to assist in disasters:
Samaritan's Purse
Convoy of Hope
World Relief
World Vision
Accord Network
Unicef

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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How do you survive the grip of crushing pain? Sometimes there are no words when you’re buried in that grief and pain. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Glenna Marshall will share her story of chronic pain and how the Book of Psalms can give words and prayers to moments when it feels like there are none. Don’t miss it!

Featured resource:
Praying in Pain: How to Know You're Heard When You Haven't Been Healed by Glenna Marshall
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Become a Monthly Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped/partners

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