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Jesus promised that there would be a cost to pay when we choose to follow Him. How can we stand firm when that cost involves our dreams and relationships? If you feel disappointed with God or Christianity, join Chris Brooks’ conversation with Lina Abujamra about finding yourself Still Standing through the pain and discovering the rich rewards of following Jesus!
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Dr. Lina Abujamra is a pediatric ER doctor who now practices telemedicine and in her "spare" time enjoys attending her nephews' football games, traveling, and lingering over a fine meal. A podcaster, conference speaker, and popular Bible teacher, she founded Living with Power Ministries to provide medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. She also hosts a radio show and is the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This.
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.