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July 30, 2025
The Crisis and Promise of Fatherhood
Few societal institutions are as vital yet as overlooked as fatherhood. It is imperative that we rebuild the role of fathers in the family—but how do we do that? On the next Equipped, Chris Brooks talks with Dr. Anthony Bradley about how to encourage fathers to grow in their roles to lead their children well.
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"The Crisis and Promise of Fatherhood" by Anthony Bradley
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Dr. Anthony Bradley
Dr. Anthony Bradley serves as a distinguished research fellow at The Acton Institute and Research Professor of Interdisciplinary and Theological Studies at Kuyper College. He was most recently professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church—Lincoln Square. Dr. Anthony B. Bradley is a theologian, author, and cultural analyst whose work centers on rebuilding fatherhood, reforming fraternity culture, and restoring moral formation among men and boys. His writings on religion, culture, and society have appeared in Christianity Today, World Magazine, The Washington Examiner, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Detroit News, and Al Jazeera.
His books include: Liberating Black Theology (2010), Black and Tired (2011), The Political Economy of Liberation (2012), Keep Your Head Up (2012), Aliens In The Promised Land (2013), John Rawls and Christian Social Engagement (2014), Black Scholars In White Space (2015), Something Seems Strange (2016), Ending Overcriminalization and Mass Incarceration (2018), Faith In Society (2019), Why Black Lives Matter (2020), Heroic Fraternities (2023), and God At Work (2025).
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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.
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