​As Hurricane Irma pounds the Florida peninsula this week, we took prayer requests from our colleagues there and prayed for those suffering under and the earthquake in Mexico, forest fires in the Northwest, and recovering from hurricane Harvey in Houston  Chris discussed the weakness of a purely scientific worldview to make sense and offer comfort when disaster's strike. Instead he offered sound theological principles for understanding these natural disasters. Listen and be encouraged that God is still in control!

The current sexual revolution in America is leaving families and individuals broken and hurting.  Dr. Jennifer Morse has been on the front lines of pro-family education and involvement for decades.  She joins Chris to talk about the casualties of shifting norms and how we can help our children survive the sexual revolution with their minds and hearts intact!

Disciplining kids is tough even on a good day. We often wish someone could coach us through our most challenging parenting moments! Karis Kimmel Murray was raised on grace-based discipline and has practiced it in her own family, too.  She understands the challenges from toddlerhood to the teen years and will offer a reliable recipe for peace, boundaries, and effective discipline. Learn to be at your best even when your kids are at their worst, next time on Equipped with Chris Brooks! 

God is at work in surprising ways around the world. We’ll hear stories of people whose acts of love and justice are bringing hope and transformation in places of misery and hopelessness. Luis Bush has traveled the globe and has seen what happens when ordinary people say yes to God. He’ll challenge us to see what can happen when we step out in faith with God and live for something bigger than ourselves!

School is back in session and the focus is on getting good grades and doing your best.  At some point, every child asks, “How smart am I?”  Child education expert Kathy Koch says we should help our children answer a different question: “How am I smart?”   Her insights could change the life of many children AND adults on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks!

Do you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with your faith and gifts? What should you do when you’re unsure of the next step? CEO and career advisor Robert Dickie III presents four ways to transform your career path into one that’s more satisfying. Learn to love your work on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks!

In our fallen world, justice is often averted and the weak remain oppressed. To what extent is it reasonable to expect justice in political, personal, and public arenas? Dr. Paul Nyquist, president of Moody Global Ministries, says effective and eternal justice can only be pursued when it is understood in light of God’s character. Join us in another relevant conversation on Equipped.

What is the connection between the Christian faith and the economic struggles people face every day?  Made to Flourish president Tom Nelson says that sound Biblical theology has big implications for who we are and how we approach our relationships and our work. Be prepared for a gentle nudge out of your comfort zone as we learn to love our neighbors and impact our communities for God’s glory!

Many of us love what we do but would change something about the atmosphere in our workplace if we could.  What would it be like to enjoy a purely Christian work environment and how can you bring a Christian influence to your job? Keith Wasserman has built a community based purely on Biblical principles. He joins Chris to discuss the transformative marks of a Christian workplace next time on Equipped!

How many times have you wished for a manual on different worldviews? Wouldn’t it be helpful as we discuss spiritual matters with unbelievers or to identify false teachers trying to lead others astray? Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, will guide us through the dangerous ideas floating about in culture and help us defeat these lies with Biblical truth. It’s all ahead on the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks!