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Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Coming up on Equipped, church growth expert Thom Ranier 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!

It is challenging to discuss today’s cultural issues with truth and love which is why John Stonestreet is on the front lines, helping Christians communicate our faith clearly, rationally, and compassionately. Today, he joins Chris to reflect on key worldview stories of 2024, including the US election and popular atheists' admission...

The Christian faith that shaped the West has been replaced by sweeping secularism. But what if this isn’t the whole story?  Could we be witnessing a return to belief in God in this generation? Writer and broadcaster Justin Brierley is convinced that we are seeing a growing wave of faith among intellectuals and former atheists.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, youth leader, or pastor, our young people need our help. If their faith is going to last, they need to be led beyond head knowledge into totally integrating faith and life.  But what does that look like in the day-to-day?  Youth expert Kara Powell will point the way based on fresh research,...

The culturally popular idea that masculine men are a problem to be solved threatens our whole society. Author Owen Strachen asserts that men who are assertive, risk-taking, and single-minded have been disappearing from families, communities, and churches, and we need them back! Today guest-host Mike Fabarez talks with Owen about what happens...

Have you ever rebelled, missed the mark, or flat-out sinned? If we’re honest, we can each answer “Yes!”   King David sinned and he knew what it took to a restore his relationship with God and others.   Using David’s confession in Psalm 51, Chris explains why the practice of confession is important...

A young couple stepped out in obedience to God, bringing the Gospel to a distant land.  Then their lives were cut short.  Why would God allow such a thing?  What purpose could he have in this?  While we don’t know all of His reasons, we do know that their story continues to challenge Christians around the world toward...

In the game of life, things don’t always go as planned. When you are hit by an outside pitch, knowing how to move forward is hard. How have you navigated your own unexpected challenges? Chris Brooks will share his own experience with life's curveballs and point us to the way these hard seasons can shape us for our good and God’s...

As Christ-followers, we need great discernment as more and more of our family and friends identify as LGBTQ. What should we do when these dear folks ask us to use names and pronouns that do not match their sex at birth? We'll discuss this together as Chris shares several truths that should shape our answer to this crucial question.  ...

What does it mean to confess our sins to God? When we sin, do we need to constantly confess?  David knew that the process of confession was essential to a restored relationship with God.   Chris Brooks will walk us through the process of confession, step-by-step, until we find God’s mercy and blessing again. ...