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January 09, 2026
Redeeming Church Hurt
Far too many of us have been hurt by the church and, if we're honest, we may have hurt someone, too. No matter which side of the hurt you're on, Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr., says that Jesus can redeem that pain. If you're stuck in church hurt, don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Learn how you can hold the Church accountable and start the healing process.
Featured resource:
Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal by Jerome Gay, Jr.
January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer
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IN THIS EPISODE
Jerome Gay Jr.
Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr., is the founder of Vision Church in Raleigh, N.C., where he serves as the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision. Jerome is also the founder and president of The Urban Perspective, the author of four books, and he has a Master's Degree in Christian Studies and Ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Jerome is married to his lovely wife, Crystal Gay, and they have two 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.