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Pastoring a church is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—callings. Today on Equipped, we’re talking about the joys and struggles of being a pastor and asking an important question: How can the church better love and care for their pastors? Don’t miss this encouraging conversation on Equipped.
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October 31, 2025
How Anxiety Can Grow Our Faith
When you hear the word anxiety, what comes to mind—fear, guilt, or shame? What if anxiety could actually become a way to receive God's grace and deepen your faith? Actress and author Blair Linne joins Chris Brooks to talk about new book, Made to Tremble, and discover the grace that steadies anxious hearts—on this episode of Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Made to Tremble by Blair Linne
October thank you gift:
Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 30, 2025
Immigration and the Church
The current immigration conversation is very divisive. How should the church respond to immigrants? Daniel Yang, a former immigrant himself, helps us examine how the gospel speaks to the immigrant and the church at this time. Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on immigrants, immigration, and the church’s call to a faithful response when you join us for Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Article: The Immigrant Canary Stuck in the American Evangelical Coal Mine
World Relief Churches of Welcome
October thank you gift:
Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 29, 2025
Becoming God's Family
Does the church still matter in our modern world? If you’re disillusioned with the people or frustrated by politics in the church, you might be questioning whether or not you should invest your time and effort into the church. On the next Equipped, Carmen Joy Imes helps us see the importance of gathering as the church. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation when you join us for Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Becoming God's Family by Carmen Joy Imes
October thank you gift:
Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 28, 2025
The Gospel's Impact on the Fatherlessness Epidemic
There’s a growing cultural epidemic of fatherlessness in America—one that’s impacting generations of families. On the next Equipped, Chris Brooks is joined by Pastor Alton Hardy, who believes the answer to this crisis is found in the Gospel. He’s witnessing real transformation in his Alabama community, and he’ll share how that same hope can impact your life, too. Don’t miss this powerful story of Gospel-driven change—coming up next on Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Long is the Way by Alton Hardy
Article: The Fatherless Epidemic: Raising Up Men in Urban America
October thank you gift:
Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
October 27, 2025
When I'm Attacked for Being a Christian, How Should I Respond?
October 27 is International Religious Freedom Day. Chris will talk with listeners about how Chrisitians should respond when they're attacked by their faith. Then Todd Nettleton helps up prepare for the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on November 2. Join us as we prepare and pray for persecuted believers close to home and around the world when you join us for Equipped.
Resources mentioned:
Article: When I'm Attacked for Being a Christian, How Should I Respond?
Article: International Religious Freedom Day
Nov 2: International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
October thank you gift:
Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
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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 callling in and by plugging in through social media.