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April 02, 2026
Why the Resurrection Matters
Jesus’ resurrection set Him apart from every other religious leader who ever lived, and it sets Christianity apart from every other religion. Apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston says understanding the implications of the resurrection changes everything! How about you? Has it changed your life? Let’s talk about the power of the Resurrection on Equipped with Chris Brooks!
Featured resource:
Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus―and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston
April thank you gift:
Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
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IN THIS EPISODE
Dr. Jeremiah Johnston
Jeremiah J. Johnston, Ph.D., is a New Testament scholar called to equip Christians to love God with all their hearts and minds. As president of the Christian Thinkers Society and author/coauthor of twelve books, Jeremiah is passionate about resourcing believers to give intellectually informed reasons for what they believe.
Jeremiah loves the local church and also serves as pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church and Dean of Spiritual Development at Prestonwood Christian Academy. Jeremiah and his wife, Audrey, along with their five children live in Texas.
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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.