Moody Radio

We start this hour by looking at some stories making headlines before we turn our hearts toward Hollywood and learn how to pray for the entertainment industry by seeing Tinseltown as Ninevah rather than Sodom and Gomorrah. We then look East and hear some powerful stories coming from Palestinian Christians who are turning to Jesus in times...

Marriage is beautiful. It’s meant to be a picture of Jesus and his love for the church. But it’s tough to live up to that. Every relationship comes with challenges. Whether you’re in your first or 51st year, you can grow in your marriage. Dr. Gary Chapman will join us to share stories and insights inspired by decades of...

We are well into 2025 and major societal shifts are already unfolding. For over 40 years, Dr. George Barna has been tracking religious and national trends, and now he’s bringing his latest research to Equipped. Join us as he unpacks a dozen key trends shaping America this year—and offers his insights for navigating them with Biblical...

This hour, we discuss the FDA’s recent approval of a generic medication used to cause abortions. Was this medically prudent? Does this medication require better oversight? Then, Steve Amerson travels to Washington, D.C. twice a month to lead worship and bring encouragement from the Word of God. Why does he do this? He has some wonderful...

Today, we face a dramatic rise in every psychological and spiritual need, just as affordable counseling solutions are more difficult to find. Enter the church and millions of Christian lay people who understand brokenness, grace, and the power of relationship. In every community, the church has the opportunity to be a key place people go...

What happens when a church prays together?  Roy Patterson is sitting in for Chris Brooks and he will explore that question with Pastor Al Toledo of the Chicago Tabernacle. They will encourage your heart with stories of God’s provision and transformation when His Church prays!  Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible...

As Mother’s Day approaches, we celebrate the strength of single moms. Join Roy Patterson for a special conversation with a woman who walked this road, Michelle Lynn Senters, author and founder of SEEN ministry for Single Moms. With firsthand experience, Michelle offers practical wisdom and Biblical encouragement.   Today's...

A seminary degree and Grammy-winning music: Jonathan McReynolds studies God's Word and sings God's praises. Coming up on Equipped, guest host Roy Patterson welcomes one of Christian music’s most inspirational and innovative voices to the microphone. Chicago's own Jonathan McReynolds encourages you with his music and explains how making...

Captain America assembles the Avengers. Iron Man battles Thanos. Luke Skywalker duels Darth Vader. Aragorn charges Mordor. Batman confronts the Joker. Superman destroys Doomsday. Wonder Woman defeats Ares. We are captivated. Why? We are entranced by stories that take us to a world where heroes fight evil and sacrifice themselves for the greater...