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December 08, 2025
Estranged from Your Child
Are you estranged and disconnected from your adult children? If so, you’re not alone. If you’re looking to reconcile with your adult child after a rift, don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Blythe Daniel will encourage you on how to confront the hurts without going back through the mess, and what to do when reconciliation isn’t possible. Learn how you can move forward after a family estrangement on Equipped.
Featured resource:
Family Estrangement: 6 Ways to Reconcile with Adult Children by Blythe Daniel
December thank you gift:
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer
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December 05, 2025
Mary’s Voice
Take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of Jesus' mother Mary. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing joins Chris Brooks to unpack the Gospel truth through the life and testimony of this poor, ordinary, humble young woman. We will identify with the real Mary, who questioned yet obeyed, when God asked her to serve Him in unimaginable ways. Don't miss the vital message Mary's voice has for you this Christmas.
Featured resource:
Mary's Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ by Amy Orr-Ewing
December thank you gift:
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
December 04, 2025
What Role Should A.I. Have in Church Ministry?
What ministry activities are you comfortable with A.I. performing? That's our topic for this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. How does A.I. show up in our churches and ministry? Join the conversation about what role listeners think A.I. should have in the ministry of the church.
Mentioned resources:
Article: The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul
Article: Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles
December thank you gift:
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
December 03, 2025
Hope When Your Heart Is Breaking
The holidays can be full of fun and festivities. But for those who have lost something—a loved one, a job, your health, your marriage—the holidays may be a time of grieving. We're going to talk about how God heals the broken heart and gives a pathway to hope when Ron Hutchcraft joins us on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Hope When Your Heart Is Breaking by Ron Hutchcraft
December thank you gift:
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
December 02, 2025
How Should Christians Think About Israel?
Antisemitism is rising on college campuses and Israel is still in the headlines. How should Christians think about Israel? On today's Equipped, Chris Brooks will welcome Open Line host Dr. Michael Rydelnlik to help us see how the Church relates to Jewish people today. Join us as we explore Israel’s unique identity and ongoing role in God’s plan, on Equipped.
Featured resource:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Mentioned resource:
Urban Apologetics by Eric Mason
Has the Church Replaced Israel? by Michael Vlach
December thank you gift:
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer
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 callling in and by plugging in through social media.