Raising men with godly integrity and convictions has never been more challenging than in today’s culture. Pastor Mike Fabarez has raised a few young men and will share foundational principles for growing up boys to be self-controlled, respectable and most importantly, difference makers for Christ Jesus.  We’ll take your calls and get fiercely practical on the many facets of growing men out of boys!

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Do you remember what life was like in your 20s?  Maybe you are living it now!  College studies, first ‘real’ job, first apartment, possibly marriage! It’s a huge decade full of big decisions and, for today’s young adults, lots of pressure!  Jared and Becky Wilson bring down-to-earth advice for thriving in your 20s today!

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What do you really know about God’s plan for marriage, family, and … fishing?!
You’ll see why these unlikely topics really do fit together as pastor, author, and fishing aficionado Rob Rienow helps us tackle the question of why God’s plan for marriage really is good for all of us!  

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John Stonestreet is on the front lines, helping Christians live our faith in today’s society. John joins Chris Brooks to address students' questions regarding worldview. What are the top concerns of the emerging generation? What are the big and the tough questions? How have inquiries from students changed over the past decade? Hear responses to these questions and more on Equipped!

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John Stonestreet is on the front lines, helping Christians live our faith in today’s society. John joins Chris Brooks to address students' questions regarding worldview. What are the top concerns of the emerging generation? What are the big and the tough questions? How have inquiries from students changed over the past decade? Hear responses to these questions and more on Equipped!

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How should Christians consume the news and digital media in an era of fake news and biased reporting?  Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro has taken a hard look at this question and joins Chris Brooks with answers that may surprise you!  He says it’s vital that we go beyond being informed voters to being formed by the directives of Jesus.  Learn to digest the news and live as Jesus would in today’s world!

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After losing someone we love, the way we grieve can help or hurt us.  What does it take to grieve well?  Is there a right or wrong way to process the pain of loss? Dr. Deb Gorton is a clinical psychologist who stands on biblical truth. Bring your questions as Dr. Deb honors our sorrow and helps us find the road through grief so we can begin to heal and find hope for the future!

This article was referenced today: Grief is not Depression, It's Honoring Sorrow.

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Have you ever heard of Henrietta Mears?  Probably not, but you may know the names of the men she influenced and inspired for Christian ministry. Men like Billy Graham, Bill Bright, and Senator Mark Hatfield.  Today we will discover how this single woman was also used by God to keep the evangelical church firmly planted on Biblical truth in a cultural climate much like our own!

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Many people wonder if going to church is worth it when the name “Christian” has been so maligned in our culture.  That’s why it’s so important that we understand what the Bible teaches about what Christians should be known for and how it addresses issues of our day!  So today, Chris Brooks takes us into the Scriptures for clear teaching about the culture, Christianity, and the church!

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Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs will honor those who paid the ultimate price for their faith in Christ. He will also discuss the ethical questions behind Bible smuggling and share powerful stories of courageous Christians facing persecution around the world. Don’t miss this faith-building edition of Equipped!

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