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July 17, 2026
Mental Health and Children
When it comes to mental health issues in children and teens, how should we care for them? Too often, there is a stigma attached to these disorders and families suffer alone. Psychologist Matthew Stanford will take your questions about common mental health conditions our kids face so we can offer the grace, hope and support they need. It’s all ahead on Equipped with Chris Brooks!
Featured resource:
Grace for the Children by Matthew S. Stanford
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 16, 2026
Faith and Neuroscience
Every person faces challenges and setbacks. But did you know that your thoughts can direct structural changes in the brain as effectively or more effectively than medicines or surgery? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Susie Larson will talk with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren about self-brain surgery that can cause physiological change. Learn how neuroscience and faith can make a potent combination for change when you join us for Equipped
Featured resource:
The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, M.D.
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 15, 2026
Moody Radio: The Gospel for All People
"I want you to know Him." These were the first words heard when Moody Radio went on the air 100 years ago. Guest host Cisco Cotto will talk with Phil Shappard and Dr. Winfred Neely about the voices and people who have helped teach and train others to share the gospel, both on the radio and at Moody Bible Institute. Be inspired to share the gospel with those around you when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resources:
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
Book: This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard
Say It!, Eric C. Redmond, General Editor
July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 14, 2026
Faith in a Fallen World
When life feels dark and painful, even faithful believers can find themselves asking—how can God still be good? On the next edition Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Cisco Cotto sits down with author and professor Collin Hansen to explore God’s goodness and justice. No easy answers—just real, compassionate truth to settle your questions and encourage your heart!
Featured resource:
Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil? by Collin Hansen
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 13, 2026
Editing Jesus
Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Chris Brooks and Rick discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world. Don't miss Equipped.
Featured resource:
Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 10, 2026
A.I. in Ministry
Where should—and shouldn't—A.I. be used in ministry? It's a question pastors are grappling with as they navigate how this technology fits into their calling. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will welcome Nick Skytland to talk about new data on A.I. in ministry. What should A.I. help us do—and what should remain uniquely human in churches? Join the conversation on Equipped.
Featured resources:
Gloo Flourishing A.I. research
Article: “New Research: Pastors Are Using A.I. More Than You Think”
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
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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 calling in and by plugging in through social media.
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