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Equipped with Chris Brooks

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July 10, 2025

American Christianity

Why are there so many Protestant denominations in America? From revival fires to reform movements, American Christianity has seen both powerful awakenings and painful splits. On the next Equipped, Dr. Gregg Quiggle will explore the high points—and where we stumbled. Discover how our past still shapes our faith today when you join us on the next Equipped.

July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery

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July 09, 2025

Surrendered Sexuality

What if your sexual story isn’t something to hide or fix—but a place to meet God? On this edition of Equipped, Dr. Juli Slattery joins Chris Brooks for a powerful conversation about surrendering our wounds, questions, and longings to the God who welcomes us without shame. Instead of running or hiding, discover how your story can draw you closer to Him—because truly knowing God changes everything. 

Featured resource:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery

July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate nowclick here.

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July 08, 2025

Connecting with Others Through Conversation and Music

Do you feel isolated and lonely? If you're longing to connect with others, don't miss the next Equipped. Guest host Roy Patterson welcomes Dr. Heather Holleman. She will explore the six conversations that can help make inroads to forming relationships. Then we'll welcome the most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans. Hear how God's been working in her life lately through her music and ministry. Don't miss Tuesday’s Equipped.

Featured resources:
The Six Conversations by Heather Holleman
More Than This CD by CeCe Winans

July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate nowclick here.

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July 07, 2025

Hope for Desperate Marriages

When you said, "I do," you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable. Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages but it doesn’t have to end there! Marriage and family counselor Dr. Gary Chapman believes every troubled marriage has the potential to change for the better. He will lead us through steps to evaluate the problems, begin to see things more clearly and make choices for lasting positive impact on you and your spouse! There is help and hope for a stronger marriage. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks!

Featured resource:
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away: Real Help for Desperate Hearts in Difficult Marriages by Gary Chapman

July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate nowclick here.

Program Details + audio

July 04, 2025

Overcoming a Broken Past

Can God still use us in spite of a painful past? Counselor and family therapist, Dr. Sabrina Black will talk about the practical work of living confidently and finding God's grace to heal the broken places of our lives. We'll also hear the story of God's grace over the life of Senate Chaplain, Admiral Barry Black. Don't miss this special edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks!

Featured resources:
Live Right Now by Dr. Sabrina Black
From the Hood to the Hill by Chaplain Barry Black

July thank you gift:
Surrendered Sexuality by Juli Slattery

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate nowclick here.

Program Details + audio

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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

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.