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May 22, 2026
Getting the Most Out of Your Vacation
A family vacation or trip is great time to connect with each other. But it can be easy to let spiritual habits fall away during these times. Dr. Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries says that we can be intentional with this time together. Learn how travel can become an opportunity for your family to grow together spiritually when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resources:
Family Vision Podcast: "Make Your Vacations Matter"
Family Vision Podcast: "5 Family Worship Mistakes"
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
May 21, 2026
The Spiritually Healthy Leader
For a spiritual leader to flourish, they must live wholeheartedly for Christ. But there is a danger of sabotage by functional idols that result in a cycle of self-destructive choices. How can a Christian leader or pastor avoid landmines in ministry and continue to thrive? Dave Wiedis of ServingLeaders Ministries joins Chris Brooks to give encouragement. If you're a ministry leader, don't miss the next edition of Equipped.
Featured resource:
The Spiritually Healthy Leader by Dave Wiedis
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
May 20, 2026
Praying for Prodigal Children
If you're a parent, you never cease to be a parent, no matter the age of your child. And one of the biggest heartaches a Christian parent can have is watching their child walk away from following Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will give some help, hope, and encouragement for parents of prodigal children.
Featured resources:
A Practical Guide for Praying Parents by Erwin W. Lutzer
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
May 19, 2026
Raising Daughters
Raising daughters is a gift—it presents unique opportunities and unique challenges. Author September McCarthy has raised seven daughters and on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, she’ll encourage girl-moms (and dads) to raise your daughter to understand God’s delight in her. Wherever you are on the mother-daughter journey, I hope you can join us.
Featured resource:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
May 18, 2026
Racial Reconciliation
Many of us want work to heal the racial divides in our nation and just need some objective ways to begin. Chris Brooks talks with Pastor Derwin Gray, who will provide a deep dive into biblical racial reconciliation that is void of critical race theory but is realistic and relational. Don't miss this crucial conversation, coming up on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Derwin Gray
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
May 15, 2026
Where Have All the Church Members Gone?
Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert Thom Rainer and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), 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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