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July 15, 2025
Praying for the Persecuted Church
Christians around the world recently remembered those who have given their lives to follow Jesus. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs joins guest host Roy Patterson to talk about the Day of the Christian Martyr. Plus get your prayer list ready as we update you on current persecution in Syria and India. Be inspired to stand up for your faith and to be on your knees for our brothers and sisters around the world—on the next Equipped.
July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 14, 2025
Love Me Anyway
Chris Brooks delves into a topic that has inspired and devastated humans from the beginning of time – LOVE. Popular author, speaker, and podcast host Jared C. Wilson joins Chris to unpack our longing for unconditional love and help us find the love of the only One who can fulfill that desire. Learn what it means to truly love and to be loved on Equipped!
Featured resource:
Love Me Anyway: How God's Perfect Love Fills Our Deepest Longing by Jared C. Wilson
July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 11, 2025
The God Who Knows Your Name
Do you ever feel like Jesus could not possibly know what you are going through? He is the God of the universe after all! Does He really know your daily struggles? The good news is that He does. Pastor and author Max Lucado will unfold the heart of a Savior who longs to live in relationship with you. Discover the Christ, full of grace and life, forgiveness and fun! Join us for a look into the life of Jesus on earth on this edition of Equipped!
Featured resource:
Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name by Max Lucado
July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 10, 2025
American Christianity
Why are there so many Protestant denominations in America? From revival fires to reform movements, American Christianity has seen both powerful awakenings and painful splits. On the next Equipped, Dr. Gregg Quiggle will explore the high points—and where we stumbled. Discover how our past still shapes our faith today when you join us on the next Equipped.
July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
July 09, 2025
Surrendered Sexuality
What if your sexual story isn’t something to hide or fix—but a place to meet God? On this edition of Equipped, Dr. Juli Slattery joins Chris Brooks for a powerful conversation about surrendering our wounds, questions, and longings to the God who welcomes us without shame. Instead of running or hiding, discover how your story can draw you closer to Him—because truly knowing God changes everything.
Featured resource:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery
July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery
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.