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June 18, 2026

When Faith Disappoints

When we face hurt, betrayal, or fear, it’s easy to question God’s care, goodness, and power. Christian apologist Lisa Fields understands these questions! She joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to explore seven pain points that might be keeping us from fully trusting God, and she’ll share her own journey from disappointment to living in her true identity in Jesus! Don’t miss this candid conversation on the next edition of Equipped.

Featured resource:
When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe And What We Experience by Lisa Fields

June thank you gift:
72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker

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Lisa Fields
Lisa Fields

Lisa Fields

Lisa Victoria Fields is the founder and CEO of the Jude 3 Project whose mission is to help the Christian community, especially Christians of African descent, know what they believe and why they believe it.  Lisa is a renowned Christian apologist who merges her deep biblical knowledge with a heartfelt mission to share God's love. She has been recognized by Christianity Today for her impactful work in the African American community, and she has produced two documentaries, "Unspoken" and "Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom."  Lisa holds degrees in Communications and Religious Studies from the University of North Florida and a Master of Divinity from Liberty University.

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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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