Equipped with Chris Brooks

Are you lonely? Many of us are and many Christians feel even lonelier because we hide our sin and feel too ashamed to even come to Christ. Jared Wilson will guide us to a deeper understanding of God’s grace and how much Jesus loves to make friends with sinners like you and me!

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Suicide is a tragic reality in our nation. According to some studies, 10 million Americans will consider taking their own life this year.  Former ER doctor, Matthew Sleeth believes Christians – and our churches – should be the first to offer hope.  Are we prepared?  Combining medical principles with Biblical wisdom, Dr. Sleeth will give us the tools we need to help our struggling loved ones and friends. 

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Are you feeling worn out and stuck?  As you try to make your life ‘work’, have you discovered that your way isn’t working?  These are questions that author and pastor Kyle Idleman is asking. Kyle and Chris want to hear from you, the weary ones who can’t stop trying.  They will direct you to the place of peace and a fruitful life.

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As another school year begins, it's crucial that our children believe their future is bright. They also need us as parents to help them grow from life's hard knocks. It’s all about building resiliency. How does that work? Ask educational psychologist Dr. Kathy Koch today! She joins Chris Brooks to help us guide our kids toward a more resilient future!

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Reading and understanding the Bible is crucial to our spiritual growth. Wouldn’t it be great to understand Scripture in the language Jesus used?  While we can’t all be Hebrew scholars, Pastor Dave Adamson will explain the depth of meaning and cultural context of Hebrew words that every Christian should know!

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Our modern culture is outspoken about what it means to be a woman, but how does the modern view align with God’s plan for women? Dr. Rosaria Butterfield is a pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of women’s studies at Syarcuse University. She will share her personal journey through the lies she once believed about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender, and modesty. She will also explain how all that pales in the beauty of Biblical womanhood!

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With vulnerability and tact, Lina AbuJamra approaches the universal, yet personal, topic of sex. In her latest book titled, Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Reading This, Lina talks about what it’s like to struggle with sexual temptation and shame. It’s the amazingly real sex talk that finally leads to freedom.

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Pastor Tim Keller was one of the most influential church leaders of this century.  Many of us know his sermons and his books but we don’t know what shaped his life and ministry. Collin Hansen joins Chris to show how God formed this man who will eventually become a voice of relevant Christianity for this post-Christian generation! 

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A recent study shows that marriage and children make the happiest people in America. Why is this true and what are the roots of true happiness? Chris wants your input as we explore the answer. Get in on the discussion on this edition of Equipped!

Article: Surprise? Marriage single best predictor of long-term happiness  by John Stonestreet

Article: If Satan Wrote a Book on Parenting by Tim Challies

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We need heroes and heroines…people we look up to who followed Jesus wholeheartedly to the end.  Elisabeth Elliot did just that! Biographer Ellen Vaughn shares Elisabeth’s life story, with all her strengths and weaknesses.  Whether you know her name or not, your walk with Jesus will be enriched by her humanity and her trust in her Savior. Come meet Elisabeth Elliot, a “gutsy woman of faith” today!

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