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February 11, 2026
Igniting Faith in the Next Generation
How can we raise godly children in a godless culture? What does a godly family really look like? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we peek into a home where multiple generations of Jesus followers live and learn how they did it. Don't miss this conversation with Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright. They'll share family stories and spiritual insights for leaving a legacy of faith to future generations.
Featured resource:
Jesus Followers: Real-Life Lessons for Igniting Faith in the Next Generation by Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
February thank you gift:
D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey
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IN THIS EPISODE
Anne Graham Lotz
Anne Graham Lotz—called "the best preacher in the family" by her father, Billy Graham—is an international speaker and the bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books, including Jesus in Me, Just Give Me Jesus, and The Light of His Presence. Anne is the president of AngeL Ministries in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the former chairperson for the National Day of Prayer. Anne and her late husband, Danny Lotz, have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright is the co-author, with her mom, of Jesus Followers and the devotional Preparing to Meet Jesus. A graduate of Baylor University, Rachel-Ruth serves on the board of directors for AnGeL Ministries and teaches a weekly online Bible study that draws thousands of people from around the world. She and her husband, Steven, live in Raleigh, North Carolina, with their three daughters.
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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.