• Christianity in Iran
    Apr 8 2026

    Iran has been in the news lately. Many of us have been praying and watching with fear and tension. But we as Christians know little about the history of Christianity and what it means to be a believer in Iran. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Phil Hopkins joins Chris to talk about Christianity in Iran. How is God working in Iran? Learn more when you join us for the next Equipped.

    Featured Resource:
    Article: First Person: Persecution and protection of Iranian Christians by Phil Hopkins

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    Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks

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    47 mins
  • American Christianity and Big-Time Sports
    Apr 7 2026

    When you watch a sports game, you see players give very clear displays of faith. How did religion become so entwined with big-time sports in America? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Paul Putz will tell the story of how this thriving religious subculture came to be. Whether you’re a sports fan or not, don’t miss the next Equipped.

    Featured resource:
    The Spirit of the Game: American Christianity and Big-Time Sports by Paul Putz

    Also mentioned:
    Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynksi

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    Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks

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    47 mins
  • What Now? Navigating Uncertain Times
    Apr 6 2026

    As we look at world events, it’s easy to wonder what will happen next and how we’ll navigate these uncertain times; but Chris Brooks wants to encourage you to let your tomorrows shape your todays. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Chris examines what Jesus said about the future and how his teaching should define our attitudes and activities here and now.

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    Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks

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    47 mins
  • The Essentials: Why Truth Matters
    Apr 3 2026

    What we believe determines how we live. In a world where it’s hard to separate fact from fiction, we need to understand and embrace the fundamental truths of Christianity. On a Good Friday edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, join Chris Brooks as he examines the essentials of Christianity, using the affirmations of the Apostle’s Creed as a beginning with “I believe in The Sacrifice of Jesus.”

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    Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks

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    47 mins
  • Why the Resurrection Matters
    Apr 2 2026

    Jesus’ resurrection set Him apart from every other religious leader who ever lived, and it sets Christianity apart from every other religion. Apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston says understanding the implications of the resurrection changes everything! How about you? Has it changed your life? Let’s talk about the power of the Resurrection on Equipped with Chris Brooks!

    Featured resource:
    Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus―and Why It Matters Today by Jeremiah Johnston

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    Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks

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    47 mins
  • The Insanity of Sacrifice
    Apr 1 2026

    Nik Ripken has seen the price paid by faithful believers in some of Christianity's hardest places. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Nik challenges us with the cost of following Jesus and the powerful role persecution plays in the life of a believer. Listen and learn to face your own suffering in the resurrection life of Christ.

    Featured resource:
    The Insanity of Sacrifice: A 90-Day Devotional by Nik Ripken

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    Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks

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    47 mins
  • He Loved Them!
    Mar 31 2026

    Are you feeling inadequate or unseen in life? Maybe you just need a fresh view of the love of Jesus. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Jessica Thompson unpacks the nuances of Jesus’s heart toward the lost and brokenhearted people of the Bible. She will also invite you to fall in love with Jesus because He loves you, more than you know!

    Featured resource:
    He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us) by Jessica Thompson

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    Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White

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    47 mins
  • Reading the Times
    Mar 30 2026

    How should Christians consume the news and digital media in an era of fake news and biased reporting? Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro has taken a hard look at this question and joins Chris Brooks with answers that may surprise you. He says it’s vital that we go beyond being informed voters to being formed by the directives of Jesus. Learn to digest the news and live as Jesus would in today’s world on Equipped with Chris Brooks.

    Featured resource:
    Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry Into the News by Jeff Bilbro

    March thank you gift:
    Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White

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    47 mins