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May 20, 2026
Equipping You to Live for Christ
Each day on Equipped with Chris Brooks, we try to help you follow Christ better. To be ready to give a reason for the hope within you. When life events, whether personal or global, are happening all around you, how do you avoid becoming anxious? We'll help you navigate these issues and times as a child of God when you join us for Equipped.
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
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May 19, 2026
Raising Daughters
Raising daughters is a gift—it presents unique opportunities and unique challenges. Author September McCarthy has raised seven daughters and on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, she’ll encourage girl-moms (and dads) to raise your daughter to understand God’s delight in her. Wherever you are on the mother-daughter journey, I hope you can join us.
Featured resource:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
May 18, 2026
Racial Reconciliation
Many of us want work to heal the racial divides in our nation and just need some objective ways to begin. Chris Brooks talks with Pastor Derwin Gray, who will provide a deep dive into biblical racial reconciliation that is void of critical race theory but is realistic and relational. Don't miss this crucial conversation, coming up on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Derwin Gray
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
May 15, 2026
Where Have All the Church Members Gone?
Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert Thom Rainer and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
May 14, 2026
Rekindle Your Heart for God
If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing flame, sitting in the embers, or somewhere in between? Do you need to be rekindled? Mark Yarbough wants to help you reignite the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Hope you can join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks!
Featured resource:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
May 13, 2026
Fractured Faith
What do you do when the faith you once held crumbles in the face of doubt, abuse, rejection, or injustice, even within the church? Bible teacher Lina AbuJamra gets it. She walked that road and it nearly deconstructed her Christianity. She will share her story and take your questions about finding your way back to God even while you struggle with the pain. Don’t miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource:
Fractured Faith by Lina AbuJamra
May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy
Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), 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 calling in and by plugging in through social media.
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