Change station
Schedule
Past Programs
October 08, 2026
How Anxiety Can Grow Our Faith
When you hear the word anxiety, what comes to mind—fear, guilt, or shame? What if anxiety could actually become a way to receive God's grace and deepen your faith? Actress and author Blair Linne joins Chris Brooks to talk about new book, Made to Tremble, and discover the grace that steadies anxious hearts—on this episode of Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Made to Tremble by Blair Linne
October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 07, 2026
In Defense of Christian Patriotism
Is Christian patriotism a good thing—or a problem? The word 'patriot' can stir up a lot of strong opinions. Can you be both a faithful Christian and a patriot? Author and pastor Daniel Darling joins Chris Brooks to make the case for Christian patriotism—and to explore what it really means to bring Jesus into politics. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resources:
In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling
October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 06, 2026
Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture
What would it look like to form kids with lasting faith in Jesus, no matter the culture or context? On our next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, president of Awana, Matt Markins will talk about how we can help train up our young people in their faith. How do we disciple the next generation in a post-Christian culture? Get some hope and tips on the next Equipped.
Featured resource:
Forming Faith by Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Sam Luce
October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 05, 2026
It's Time to Heal
We all carry wounds, sometimes it’s anxiety, burnout, disconnection, trauma, but can our scars turn into testimonies? Dr. Derwin Gray believes that the answer is yes, because of the finished work of the cross. He joins us to talk about his newest book, It’s Time to Heal. Don’t miss Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
It's Time to Heal by Dr. Derwin L. Gray
October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 02, 2026
Make It Your Ambition
As a young person, ambition for your future is held as an ideal. What would it look like if your ambitions went deeper than a career or goals – and instead focused on obedience to God? Pastor Jeremy Writebol will examine seven worthy pursuits and steer us toward holy ambition. Learn how you can make an eternal difference when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Make It Your Ambition by Jeremy Writebol
October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 01, 2026
The Rekindled Heart
If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing inferno or a flickering flame? Mark Yarbrough wants to help you rekindle the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks!
Featured resource:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Stay Connected
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.
© 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute