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April 14, 2026
Breaking Free from Emotionally Destructive Relationships
Emotionally destructive relationships can be hard to define but they are no less painful than physical abuse. Leslie Vernick knows the pain of emotional abuse and the road to freedom. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, she'll help you learn to recognize the abuse, stop it, and thrive on the other side of emotionally destructive relationships.
Featured Resource:
The Emotionally Destructive Relationship by Leslie Vernick
April thank you gift:
Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
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April 13, 2026
Change Your World
We all want to make a difference in our corner of the world but where do we start? The first step can be as simple as saying hello to your neighbors! Brandon Clements is changing his community one handshake at a time. We'll talk about the power of hospitality on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured Resource:
The Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a way of Life by Dustin Willis and Brandon Clements
April thank you gift:
Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
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April 10, 2026
Ministry in Iran
World news events give us a unique opportunity to learn about people or cultures we may not be familiar with. Artemis II casts our eyes to space or a country’s conflict may introduce us to a certain area of the world. How can we pray for our brothers and sisters around the world? Be part of the conversation when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Heart4Iran
April thank you gift:
Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
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April 09, 2026
Are You Good with God?
Chris Brooks wants to know: Are you good with God? Pastor and hip-hop artist D.A. Horton will help you answer that question as he walks us through the amazing truth of the Gospel and illustrates how we can introduce others to a relationship with God! Learn to connect your story to God’s story and find the eternal hope we all need on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Are You Good With God? by D.A. Horton
Also mentioned:
Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynksi
April thank you gift:
Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
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April 08, 2026
Christianity in Iran
Iran has been in the news lately. Many of us have been praying and watching with fear and tension. But we as Christians know little about the history of Christianity and what it means to be a believer in Iran. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Phil Hopkins joins Chris to talk about Christianity in Iran. How is God working in Iran? Learn more when you join us for the next Equipped.
Featured Resource:
Article: First Person: Persecution and protection of Iranian Christians by Phil Hopkins
April thank you gift:
Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
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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