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September 18, 2025
The Epidemic of Loneliness
There's an epidemic sweeping through our culture—loneliness. Maybe you're feeling isolated, disconnected, and it's led to you battling depression, suicidal thoughts, or the urge to self-harm. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk about how to move from loneliness to true, meaningful connection. Don't miss it.
Featured resource:
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling
September thank you gift:
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling
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September 17, 2025
Loving Your Church During Cultural Flashpoints
How do you love your church during cultural flashpoints? Last week's assassination of political activity Charlie Kirk is one of those flashpoints. It seems that people are making the decision to leave their churches based on how their pastors and leadership have responded to big cultural moments in our society, whether that's through action or through silence. Don't miss the conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks as we look at five troubling trends threatening the church today and encourage pastors.
September thank you gift:
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
September 16, 2025
Helping Teens Navigate Conflict
As a parent of teenagers, Chris Brooks knows what it’s like when drama seems to fill the room. If you have teenagers, do you have a plan to help them to deal with anger management? To make things right when conflict arises? We’re going to talk about A Teen’s Guide to Conflict with Dr. Jennifer Thomas. Learn some ways to help your teen deal with sibling rivalry, as well as conflicts with peers and adults on the next edition of Equipped.
Featured resource:
A Teen's Guide to Conflict by Gary Chapman with Jennifer Thomas and Paige Haley Drygas
September thank you gift:
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
September 15, 2025
Truth Rising
When faced with situations that go against our Christian beliefs, how do we act with clarity, confidence, and courage? There's new documentary that shows how some believers are making a difference right where they are. John Stonestreet will talk about these ordinary Christians who are being agents of change. Be inspired to stand up for Truth when you join us for the next Equipped.
Featured resource:
Documentary: Truth Rising
September thank you gift:
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
September 12, 2025
The Pastor Theologian
What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk wiht Dr. Joel Lawrence about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? I hope you can join us for the next edition of Equipped.
Mentioned resource:
Pastor Theologians Conference, Oct 20-22, 2025
September thank you gift:
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling
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.