We all want a better life for our family, for our personal lives, and even for the church but how does the Bible define a better life?  Join Chris Brooks as he continues to unfold the life of faith outlined in Hebrews 11.  Together we will consider this better life and learn to live it out in the New Year!

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We all want a better life for our family, for our personal lives, and even for the church, but how does the Bible define a better life?  Join Chris Brooks for a special edition of Equipped as he takes a deep dive into Hebrews 11.  Together we will consider the better life and learn to live it out as the life of faith!

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You may be noticing that the sweet little guy or girl who used to hold your hand is changing.  They are growing up and the teen years are just ahead.  Chris Brooks talks with marriage and family experts Dave and Claudia Arp about 8 conversations you can have with your pre-teen on issues important to both of you.  With practical help and a dose of laughter, you can embrace this journey from child to teenager to adult!

Just as our bodies occasionally need medical doctors, our souls sometimes need help in healing, too.  Dr. Bill Thrasher, professor at Moody Theological Seminary, joins Chris Brooks to introduce the Biblical foundation of soul-care.  As we understand the basic Biblical truth of God’s love and our position in Christ, we can tend to our own spiritual health and care for others as well!

What is your favorite Christmas tradition?  Is it the carols and music, decorating the Christmas tree or the candlelight service at church?  Chris Brooks talks to author and story-teller Ace Collins about the history, people, and meaning behind our best-loved Christmas customs as we point people to Jesus through many traditions of this season!

As we look at our changing culture and the current state of our nation, it is easy to give way to fear.  What will the future hold?  We need more than wishful thinking! We need to know that better days are ahead!  Noted apologist and author Lee Strobel joins Chris to remind us that we can look ahead with the confidence and courage we have in Christ – on this hope-filled edition of Equipped!

Christmas is a time of great anticipation.  This was as true for the Old Testament saints as it is for us today! They looked forward to Jesus coming just as we look back on His arrival. On this edition of Equipped, Chris Brooks guides us to a view of the Messiah’s birth through the eyes of our spiritual ancestors - when Christmas was just a promise!

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We call this season the “most wonderful time of the year” but it can be painful for those who are grieving the loss of someone they love.  If that’s you, you don’t have to walk this journey alone! Join us as Dr. Sabrina Black, a gifted family therapist, and Chris Brooks pray for you and bring Biblical encouragement for navigating this season with courage, faith, and hope.

This time of year many of us are reading the Scriptures about Jesus’ birth. Maybe you have some unanswered questions about the events and people surrounding His first coming. Or have people challenged you about the reality of Jesus and his birth? We will address their questions and yours on this Theological Thursday edition of Equipped!

Children are marvelous teachers! If we slow down and pay attention, we will learn more from our children than we ever expected.  Author, radio veteran, and grandpa Jon Gauger joins Chris Brooks to talk over some crucial Christmas conversations we can have with our kids and the surprising instruction they have for us, too!  Bring lessons from your little ones to share on this holiday edition of Equipped!