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Equipped with Chris Brooks
July 10, 2025
American Christianity
Why are there so many Protestant denominations in America? From revival fires to reform movements, American Christianity has seen both powerful awakenings and painful splits. On the next Equipped, Dr. Gregg Quiggle will explore the high points—and where we stumbled. Discover how our past still shapes our faith today when you join us on the next Equipped.
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Gregg Quiggle
Dr. Gregg Quiggle was the D. L. Moody professor of historical theology at Moody Bible Institute for over 35 years, where he taught at both the undergraduate and seminary levels. He graduated from Wheaton College and Marquette University, then earned a Ph.D. from Open University. Dr. Quiggle has written and lectured extensively on the impact of Mr. Moody, including as author of Bread and Bibles: D.L. Moody's Evangelism and Social Action, and is a contributor to Moody Publishers' One Volume Seminary. Now retired from teaching, he operates Quotelos Travel Service, a Christian history tour company.
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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.