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April 16, 2026
The Importance of Personal Evangelism
There are 342 million people in the U.S. and at least one-third self-identify as non-believers in Jesus. What are the obstacles to reaching these people? How can we overcome our own obstacles to share the gospel with those who desperately need to hear it? Don't miss the conversation with Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Chris Brooks on Equipped.
Featured resource:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Mentioned resource:
Placed for a Purpose by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney
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Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
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IN THIS EPISODE
Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line, answering listener Bible questions on over 300 stations nationwide across Moody Radio. The son of Holocaust survivors, he was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, N.Y., and became a follower of Jesus the Messiah during his high school years. He is the author of several books, co-editor of The Moody Bible Commentary and contributor to many Bible teaching programs.
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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.
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