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April 22, 2026
Forgiveness
In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly dismissed as weakness. But what if forgiveness is not about minimizing justice—but restoring hope? Apologist Amy Orr-Ewing wants us to reclaim the transformative power of this biblical command. Learn how forgiveness is Christianity's most radical gift to a world in crisis—when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured Resources:
Forgiveness: Reclaiming its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear by Amy Orr-Ewing
The Lead Podcast with Amy Orr-Ewing
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Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
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Amy Orr-Ewing
Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international speaker, theologian, and public apologist for the Christian faith. She is the author of many books, including Mary's Voice, Where Is God in All the Suffering?, and Why Trust the Bible? Orr-Ewing has spoken in the UK Parliament, the US Capitol, and the West Wing of the White House and is an honorary lecturer at the University of Aberdeen and a distinguished scholar at Wheaton College. She previously served as president of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics Orr-Ewing lives near Oxford, England, with her husband and their three sons.
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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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