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Equipped with Chris Brooks

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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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Latest Episodes

Carlos is a Marine who left for Iraq and Afghanistan confident in his Christian faith. Rosemarie, his wife, spent her days praying he would come back to her safely. Instead, he returned with a broken body and shattered spirit like so many others who ... more

On June 24, a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other. How should Christians respond to what happened in Venezuela? Dr. Jamie Aten of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute will help us understand how we can s... more

How do you survive the grip of crushing pain? Sometimes there are no words when you’re buried in that grief and pain. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Glenna Marshall will share her story of chronic pain and how the Book of Psalms can g... more

A big celebration is coming on July 4 as the United States of America celebrates 250 years as a nation! How can Christians celebrate this holiday in a way that honors God? Daniel Darling will be part of the conversation and we welcome your voice as w... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Weitzman
Author of Redeeming How We Talk, innovator, social entrepreneur
King's College; Justice Conference; Antioch Church (Oregon)
Episode: Redeeming How We Talk
Lisa Victoria Fields
Founder and CEO of the Jude 3 Project, a Christian apologetics organization
Jude 3 Project
Episode: When Faith Disappoints
Costi Hinn
Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church; author
Redeemer Bible Church (Gilbert, AZ)
Episode: Exposing the Prosperity Gospel
York Moore
CEO and President of the Coalition for Christian Outreach; co-founder of EveryCampus Movement
Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO)
Episode: The Imago Dei: Juneteenth and Parenting Teens
Dr. Tim Irwin
Author, speaker, and leadership development consultant
Irwin Inc., New York Times bestselling author
Episode: Extraordinary Influence
Brian Smith
Co-author of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports
Away Game (co-author)
Episode: Discipling Youth in Sports
Hal Donaldson
CEO and founder of Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope
Episode: Discovering Your Life’s Mission
Matthew Soerens
Vice President of Advocacy and Policy for World Relief
World Relief
Episode: A Christian Response to the Refugee Crisis
Shannon Popkin
Author of kind of judgy; speaker on mercy and judgment
Author, Speaker
Episode: Judgmental Christians

Host

Chris Brooks
Host of Equipped with Chris Brooks (Moody Radio / Moody Bible Institute)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Dr. John Lennox

    Great interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thankful 'n glad
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Follower of the Program Equipped

    Stands on the BIBLE not Current Culture!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grant/Gill
    United States2 years ago
  • More and less

    Needs more Scripture, more discussion, and less advertising.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jhsams
    United States5 years ago
  • I’m proud of you

    Come what may, you run this race with excellence.

    Thank you for being a willing worker for Christ.

    God’s blessings are upon you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leesfaith
    United States6 years ago
  • My heart goes out

    My heart goes out to Brother Brooks. This has to tear you to your core to Spend so much time Justifying who you are and what you stand for before even opening up discussing about this subject matter. I’ve been yearning for you to address any subject matter that maybe related to race in the church. I’m convinced that the largest problem is that most of your listers don’t truly identify as resting in Christ as their first identity., but. First pledge allegiance to the flag. (Nationalism) I act... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chefpat
    United States6 years ago

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Discipling Youth in Sports
Q: Brian, how would you advise a parent to handle a young child who is under extreme pressure to perform?
Focus on helping the child experience joy and learning rather than outcomes; encourage pre-game devotional time and model healthy reactions, emphasizing that their identity in Christ is not tied to performance.
Judgmental Christians
Q: What's your response to that?
The response emphasizes that we should acknowledge our own tendency to judge, lean into mercy, and engage in constructive dialogue rather than simply condemning others.
Discovering Your Life’s Mission
Q: How should individuals start applying disruptive compassion in their own communities?
Start with small, actionable steps: assess what you have, write a personal manifesto, and then move from observation to action by engaging with community needs, supported by prayer and local church involvement.
Discovering Your Life’s Mission
Q: What inspired Hal to write a playbook on disruptive compassion?
Hal shares that after meeting students who wanted their lives to count, he decided to document practical steps to disrupt the status quo, turning inspiration into a repeatable playbook for long-term impact.
Exposing the Prosperity Gospel
Q: How did Costi's personal journey affect his view of ministry and accountability in publishing?
Costi describes a shift from preaching a version of the gospel that promised wealth to embracing transparent financial accountability in his book, with proceeds supporting theological education for pastors and leaders.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Equipped

What is Equipped about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on applying Christian faith to everyday life through pastors, authors, and theologians who tackle parenting, spiritual growth, church health, and social issues from a gospel-centered perspective. Episodes frequently feature practical coaching for families, leadership guidance for churches, and conversations about reconciliation, revival, and cultural questions—all with listener call-ins and expert guests. A standout pattern is the blend of personal testimony, scripture-driven insight, and real-world steps to live out faith in a changing culture, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking actionable faith-based leadership, parenting wisdom, and church renewal ideas.

Noteworthy: guests include pastors, seminary leaders... more

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1. Ken Weitzman
2. Lisa Victoria Fields
3. Costi Hinn
4. York Moore
5. Dr. Tim Irwin
6. Brian Smith
7. Hal Donaldson
8. Matthew Soerens

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