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Equipped with Chris Brooks

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January 26, 2023

Becoming Whole

What is the goal of life and how can we achieve it?  This question is ingrained in every human heart.  Politicians and philosophers have tried to answer it, but their solutions fall far short. What does it take to truly flourish as a man or woman, including those trapped in poverty?  Chris Brooks will explore the physical and eternal answers with author and professor Dr. Brian Fikkert, coming up on Equipped!

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Brian Fikkert
Brian Fikkert

Brian Fikkert

Dr. Brian Fikkert is the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College, where he has also served as a Professor of Economics and Community Development since 1997. He has published numerous articles in academic and popular journals and is co-author of six books, including the best-selling When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development.
Brian and his wife, Jill, have three adult children.

 

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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.