The Link

At this moment in history, the Church needs to have a distinct voice. As we study Scripture, we know that Christ didn’t shy away from discussing the important issues of His day, and His Church shouldn’t either.

On today's episode of The Link, joining Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is Ret. Chief of Police, Charlie Craft and Ret. Detroit Police Chaplain, Pastor Stacey Foster. Charlie has a 39-year history serving in law enforcement, and Pastor Stacey has 21 years of experience as a Police Chaplain for the Detroit Police Department.

Today's conversation is about the role of the Church in healing the relationship between Law Enforcement and the community and how we can redeem this era in history for our good and God’s glory.   

Resources:

Equipped with Chris Brooks – Restorative Practices in a Time of Unrest
https://tinyurl.com/ycyhavxp

Justice and Reconciliation Resources
https://woodsidebible.org/stories/resources-for-understanding-racial-injustice/

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What is the Sanctity of Life, and why is it a Gospel issue? On tonight’s episode of the Link, joining Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is Laura Farrugia, Executive Director at CareNet, Jesi Smith, Woodside Member, and Advocate, and Pastor C.T. Eldridge, Lapeer Campus Pastor for a conversation about the value of life.

We live in a culture that does not always protect our children or value human life. So how do we navigate this? What does it mean to be Pro-Life from the womb to the grave? Pastor Chris and the panel will dive into these questions and more on this exciting episode of The Link.

Resources:
“The Sanctity of Life” by Jesi Smith. An incredible story about her, her family, and their daughter Faith
http://bit.ly/TheSanctityOfLife

CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center [Berkley/Detroit]
https://carenetberkleydetroit.org/

Life Training Institute
https://prolifetraining.com/

Adoption Resources:
Orphan Justice by Johnny Carr - https://tinyurl.com/y8cjxzlz
Adopted for Life by Russell Moore - https://tinyurl.com/ychv8ytu

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What are the two things you are not supposed to talk about at the dinner table? Religion and Politics. Politics are a topic that can be profoundly Biblical, but unfortunately, in the wrong hands can be equally divisive. On today's episode of The Link, joining Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is Jon Morales, Royal Oak Campus Pastor, Ryan Russell, Pontiac Campus Pastor, and James Muffett, Founder of the Students Statesmanship Institution for a conversation on how we as Christians can engage politics in a Biblical and God-honoring way.

Resources:
Citizens for Traditional Values - https://www.ctvmichigan.org/
Students Statemenship Institute - https://ssionline.org/

Books mentioned in the discussion:
Them by Ben Sasse https://tinyurl.com/y9pbss7k
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards https://tinyurl.com/y9lrg968

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In the book of 1 Corinthians, Paul shares with believers how singleness is a gift from God. 

On today's episode of The Link, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks sits down with Pastor Jim Dahlke, Lake Orion Campus Pastor, Beth LaPonsie, Troy Campus Groups Director, and Daniel Park, Student Ministry Director for a conversation about understanding the gift of singleness through the lens of Scripture. Whether you are newly single, married, or anywhere in between, we hope you'll join us tonight for another exciting edition of The Link. 
 
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On this episode of The Link, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is joined by Pastor Dan Stewart, Algonac Campus Pastor, Josh Miller, Lake Orion Campus Kid’s Ministry Director, and Tiffany Mensah, Author and Advocate for those who have been affected by Domestic Violence, for a conversation about the ins and outs of family systems, addressing topics such as unique family trees, parenting, and domestic violence in the home.

Safety Resources:
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://ncadv.org/
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence https://mcedsv.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/
RUSafe App https://www.techsafety.org/rusafe
Oakland County: Haven https://www.haven-oakland.org/
Wayne County: First Step https://www.firststep-mi.org/
Macomb County: Turning Point https://turningpointmacomb.org/

To purchase Tiffany’s Book, Forgotten: Living in the Shadow of Domestic Violence, follow the link: https://amzn.to/2QR8ESh

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How should Christians respond to reopening?

Today's episode of The Link, Senior Pastor is joined by Pastor Doug Schmidt, Barnabas Ministries, Dr. Eric Moore, Pastor of Tree of Life Christian Fellowship and Professor at Moody Theological Seminary, and Pastor Steve Zarrilli, Senior Executive Pastor of Campuses at Woodside, for a conversation about church unity, what challenges the church is facing around the complexity of reopening, and how do we begin to reopen our lives being on mission for the Gospel. 
 
The Gospel Coalition wrote an excellent article about the importance of unity during this season and beyond: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-dont-let-coronavirus-divide/

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We hear the saying all the time, “50% of marriages end in divorce.” So, what do we do to prevent this? How can we create lasting, God-honoring marriages?

In today's episode of The Link, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is joined by Les and Rhonda Morrison and Jim and Kelly McClelland to discuss how to navigate through the ups and downs of marriage, especially in seasons such as these.

If you or someone you know is being abused, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1–800–799-SAFE or visit their website, www.thehotline.org/help/ or download the RUSafe App https://www.techsafety.org/rusafe

There are resources and people available to help you.For marriage counseling or resources please contact Les Morrison, LPC at www.insightcounselingpc.com

Be sure to check out our most recent blog “A Loving Marriage” by Pastor Jim Dahlke for some practical ways to encourage your marriage in this season and beyond. https://bit.ly/2XfBwqf

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The shooting and death of Ahmaud Arbery has sparked an important, nation-wide conversation about race and the racial division plaguing our nation today.

In this episode of The Link, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is joined today by Pastor Jacob Ley, Farmington Hills Campus Pastor, Pastor Chris Norman, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA, and Steve Cato, City of Detroit discuss the importance of race reconciliation, education, and the church’s response. Hear their personal stories of how this issue affects their families, themselves, and how to the Gospel reconciles us to God and one another in Christ.

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As we look forward to Mother’s Day, our Senior Pastor’s wife Yodit Brooks is joined by Anna Morales, Stephanie Writebol, and Maggie Dunn, founder of House of Providence, for a special edition of The Link dedicated to motherhood.

Whether you’re a mom, caretaker, or spiritual mother, we know their personal experiences and encouragement will be a blessing to your heart.
Another way our Woodside Family is excited to honor moms this Mother’s Day is by dedicating our participation in #GivingTuesday to support Right to Life of Michigan and several local pregnancy resource centers. 

You can make a difference in the lives of moms at Crossroads Care Center by purchasing a gift from the center’s Baby Registry. Click below to access the registry filled with essentials for mom and baby!

https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/crossroadscare-center-may-2020-auburnhills/394NN8QDSAMU6

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Senior Pastor Chris Brooks, is joined by Pastor Tim Holdridge, Detroit Campus Pastor, Dr. Sabrina Black, Clinical Director of Abundant Life Counseling, and Christy Schmidt, LPC at Great Lakes Psychology Group to discuss the very important topic of Mental Health. 

Ranging in topics from kids and students, to personal struggles, and ways to prioritize your mental health in this season and beyond. Our panel breaks down the stigma surrounding mental health and provides resources for you and your family. 

If you or someone you know is seeking professional help: Please contact Christy at Great Lakes Psychology group at 800.693.1916 or Dr. Sabrina Black at Abundant Life Counseling at 313.201.286 or through her website at www.drsabrinablack.com

To read Pastor’s Tim’s blog, follow this link: http://bit.ly/NoFearInLoveBlog

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