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September 22, 2026
Does the Church Still Matter?
Does the church still matter in our modern world? If you’re disillusioned with the people or frustrated by politics in the church, you might be questioning whether or not you should invest your time and effort into the church. On the next Equipped, Carmen Joy Imes helps us see the importance of gathering as the church. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation when you join us for Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Becoming God's Family by Carmen Joy Imes
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 21, 2026
Finding Your Way Out of Loneliness
According to Forbes, 73% of young adults feel alone sometimes or always. And Christians aren’t immune from loneliness. Shelby Abbott helps us explore why so many young people are fighting these feelings of isolation. Find out why we’re feeling lonely – and what we can do about it – on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resources:
Why We’re Feeling Lonely (And What We Can Do About It) by Shelby Abbott
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 18, 2026
Understanding the Old Testament
Is the Old Testament a mystery to you? Perhaps you know many of the stories but they seem disconnected from each other. Dr. Sandra Richter has brought the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and places detailed in Scripture. She will explain the history of God's redeeming grace—a story that runs from the Garden of Eden in Genesis to the garden of the New Jerusalem in Revelation!
Featured resources:
The Epic of Eden (series) by Sandra Richter
The Epic of Eden: Understanding the Old Testament by Sandra Richter
Video: Epic of Eden Bible Study
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 17, 2026
The Faith to Forgive
How do you forgive someone who has wronged you, and how do you forgive yourself? Or maybe a better question is, how does your faith help you forgive others? A recent study seems to indicate that Christians who don’t attend church regularly have a harder time forgiving themselves and others. If you wonder how we can apply the truth of forgiveness in our lives or you’re struggling to forgive someone – or yourself – don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured Resource:
Article: Casual Christians have a harder time forgiving themselves, others: survey
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 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
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
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
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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