Pastor or Mrs. Pastor, how is your marriage this Valentine’s Day?  With nearly 30 years in Christian service, Geoff and Sherry Surratt have experienced the tremendous joys and challenging lows of ministry life.  Along the way, they also experienced the rip-tide that is only visible to couples in Christian ministry – that undercurrent that can pull your marriage under. It’s a candid conversation about the unique demands of ministry life which may be just the life-line your marriage needs!

Many couples plan for their wedding but fail to plan for marriage. With more than 35 years of experience counseling couples, Dr. Gary Chapman has found that most marriages suffer because they never prepared well to work together as a team.  If you are looking forward to marriage, newly married or need to improve your relationship, don’t miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks!  Dr. Chapman will take your calls and guide you toward success with your spouse!

The U.S. Census Bureau reports 23% of our children live with single mothers. What have you done to reach out with love and encouragement to the single moms you know?  Michelle Lynn Senters raised 2 daughters on her own and knows first-hand how hard this job can be.  She shares insider information on demonstrating the love of Christ to single mothers, practically and spiritually. If you are a single mother, we want to hear from you, too, next time on Equipped with Chris Brooks!

The Christian life is not a light-hearted commitment.  It takes courage, intention and discipline.  It can be a struggle to obey when it’s not popular, or to yield our rights to others, or to live joyfully in the face of hopelessness. For a big dose of encouragement, don’t miss Chris Brooks’ conversation with author and speaker Lina Abujamra about authentic Christianity and the resolute love of Jesus!

When Jesus encountered people, He never left them the same and He responded differently to women than he did to men. He always met them at their deepest need with His life-changing love.  Author Kelli Worrall reminds us that Jesus is the same Person today - He still longs to meet your needs and change your life!  Join the conversation as we examine personal encounters with Christ and the transforming power of His Love.

When it comes to speaking truth, no one does it more directly than Pastor Ralph Douglas West.  Whether he’s in his pulpit in Houston, addressing a conference in Chicago or talking with us on the radio, you can count on Pastor West to give it to you straight!  We ‘ll talk about Christians in our culture and what we need to be one new people, next time on Equipped with Chris Brooks!

Jesus called Satan the father of lies and these lies are at the root of our struggles in life.  Where do we find freedom?  In the One who conquered Satan and his lies! Bible teacher Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth will point us to Biblical truths for a life of victory and abundance in Christ!

Greg Thornton, interim president of Moody Global Ministries joins Chris with a special invitation for all our listeners. Then we’ll examine what Christian unity looks like in today’s culture. Researcher, pastor and missiologist Ed Stetzer joins Chris to examine the mandates Jesus left for his followers that propel us toward true oneness and influence for God’s glory!  

The African American church has had a powerful role in our nation.  We will look back at the history and influence of the Black church through the eyes of one of the key evangelical leaders and educators of our time, Dr. Melvin Banks.  Come prepared to learn, pray and be inspired as we apply lessons from the past to issues of present! 

Do you think your marriage will never be at risk for an affair? Think again! Even good marriages need protecting. Pastor and counselor Dave Carder brings a dose of preventive medicine that will strengthen your marriage and keep it going strong!