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December 31, 2025
Three Big Questions That Change Teens
Our teens face challenges unknown to previous generations and now the research proves it. A study from the Fuller Youth Institute reveals that today's teens are the most anxious, diverse, and adaptive generation in history! On Equipped with Chris Brooks, authors and youth experts Kara Powell and Brad Griffin will help us interact well with our teens so they can discover the best answers to life's most important questions.
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Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer
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IN THIS EPISODE
Dr. Kara E. Powell
Kara Powell, PhD, is the chief of leadership formation and executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara serves as a youth and family strategist for Orange and speaks regularly at parenting and leadership conferences. Kara and her husband, Dave, are regularly inspired by the learning and laughter that comes from their three teenage and young adult children.
Brad Griffin
Brad M. Griffin is the senior director of content for the Fuller Youth Institute, where he develops research-based training for youth workers and parents. A speaker, writer, and volunteer youth pastor, Brad is the co-author of over a dozen books. Brad and his wife, Missy, live in Southern California and share life with their three teenage and young 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.