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Equipped with Chris Brooks
January 28, 2025
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
We all experience suffering and our hearts are torn for those who walk through deep loss. When we see the high cost of natural disasters, life-threatening illnesses, or economic downturns, it’s natural to ask “Why?” Why would an all-powerful God allow such suffering? Coming up on Equipped, guest host Karl Clauson and “The Apologetics Guy,” Mikel Del Rosario, will offer Biblical insight into that crucial question.
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Mikel Del Rosario
Dr. Mikel Del Rosario helps Christians find clear answers to tough questions about Christianity and explain the faith with courage and compassion. He currently teaches apologetics, philosophy, and Bible as an Associate Professor of Bible and Theology at Moody Bible Institute. Before coming to Moody, he spent a decade teaching Apologetics and World Religions to undergraduate students at William Jessup University in California. He also worked in Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center of Dallas Theological Seminary, podcasting and helping students navigate difficult conversations around issues of God and culture.
Karl Clauson
Karl Clauson is the host of Karl and Crew Mornings on Moody Radio in Chicago. He's also the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. A few reckless years after completing the 1,100-mile Iditarod in Alaska at age 18, God radically transformed Karl's life. Now Karl is running the ultimate race as a speaker, ministry leader, husband, and father. His mission is "to inspire a spiritual revolution in the church that reaches the world." Karl and his bride have two adult children.
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Chris Brooks
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
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.