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Marx and Moody
Karl Marx and D.L. Moody. The contrast between these men could not be greater. Their opposing worldviews have competed throughout history and are very much alive today. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, historian Dr. Gregg Quiggle showcases how the gospel can go forth during turbulent times.
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Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice by Erwin W Lutzer and Gregg Quiggle
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IN THIS EPISODE
Gregg Quiggle
Dr. Gregg Quiggle was the D. L. Moody professor of historical theology at Moody Bible Institute for over 35 years, where he taught at both the undergraduate and seminary levels. He graduated from Wheaton College and Marquette University, then earned a Ph.D. from Open University. Dr. Quiggle has written and lectured extensively on the impact of Mr. Moody, including as author of Bread and Bibles: D.L. Moody's Evangelism and Social Action, and Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice. He is also a contributor to Moody Publishers' One Volume Seminary. Now retired from teaching, he operates Quotelos Travel Service, a Christian history tour company.
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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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