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March 31, 2026
He Loved Them!
Are you feeling inadequate or unseen in life? Maybe you just need a fresh view of the love of Jesus. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Jessica Thompson unpacks the nuances of Jesus’s heart toward the lost and brokenhearted people of the Bible. She will also invite you to fall in love with Jesus because He loves you, more than you know!
Featured resource:
He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us) by Jessica Thompson
March thank you gift:
Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White
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IN THIS EPISODE
Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson is the author of several books and is a frequent conference speaker. Her heart is to see women, families, and children freed from the bondage of moralism. She is a contributor at Christ Hold Fast and a part of the podcast, "Front Porch with the Fitzes." Jess has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and with her mother, Elyse Fitzpatrick, she co-authored the books, Give Them Grace, Answering Your Kids' Toughest Questions, and Mom, Dad… What’s Sex?
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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 calling in and by plugging in through social media.