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September 16, 2026
The Marks of Christlike Leadership
What does Christlike leadership look like? We live in a day and age that desperately needs us to express our biblical convictions in an authentic and compassionate way that demonstrates character. We’ll talk about that with Dr. Justin Irving on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Leadership in Christian Perspective by Justin A. Irving & Mark L. Strauss
September thank you gift:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
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September 15, 2026
The Special Needs Parent
Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job you can’t imagine until you’re living it. If you’re one of those special needs parents who feels isolated, don’t miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. Joe and Cindi Ferrini will encourage you and give you biblical wisdom for the road ahead. Hope you can join us.
Featured resource:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
September thank you gift:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
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September 14, 2026
The Sex Talk
In today's culture, it is crucial that parents equip the next generation with everything they need to know about sex and sexuality. Where do we begin and can we avoid the awkwardness you both are feeling? With the right approach, it can be easier than you think! Axis co-founder and CEO David Eaton joins Chris Brooks to answer your questions and provide the resources you need to confidently talk to your child about sex.
Featured resource:
A Parent’s Guide To Kicking Off The Sex Talk: Six Conversations
September thank you gift:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
September 11, 2026
Your 9/11 Story—and Your Money Questions
How do we process 9/11 this year, especially since it is the 25th anniversary? For Chris Brooks, this date is deeply personal and intertwined with his work in the financial world. We want to hear your 9/11 story, then we'll talk with financial expert and radio host Rob West to tackle your money questions. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
September thank you gift:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
September 10, 2026
The Loneliness Epidemic
Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation is hurting many people, both inside and outside of the church. How can we reach the hearts of those feeling isolated? If we’re the lonely ones, how do we overcome this? Hope you can join the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Article: The Christian Response to Loneliness: A Biblical Response to a Modern Epidemic
September thank you gift:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
September 09, 2026
Loving Others as God Loves Us
When a friend is hurting or a church member's child is ill, how do you help? Author and counselor Michael Emlet says we can love others as God loves us. He sees and loves his people primarily as saints, while bringing comfort to the sufferer, and faithfully speaking truth to the sinner. Learn more when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us by Michael R. Emlet
September thank you gift:
The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini
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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