Equipper Encouragement - a bi-weekly email and audio message from Chris Brooks for Equippers

Equipper Encouragement - a bi-weekly email and audio message from Chris Brooks for Equippers

Equipped - Equipper Encouragement

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.

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.

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.

© 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

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.
&copy; 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

Why the Church Still Matters - March 5 , 2026

Where should—and shouldn't—A.I. be used in ministry? It's a question pastors are grappling with as they navigate how this technology fits into their calling. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will welcome Nick Skytland to talk about new data on A.I. in ministry. What should A.I. help us do—and what should remain uniquely human in churches? Join the conversation on Equipped.

Featured resources:
Gloo Flourishing A.I. research
Article: “New Research: Pastors Are Using A.I. More Than You Think” 
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Where should&mdash;and shouldn't&mdash;A.I. be used in ministry? It's a question pastors are grappling with as they navigate how this technology fits into their calling. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will welcome <a href="https://about.me/skytland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick Skytland</a> to talk about new data on A.I. in ministry. What should A.I. help us do&mdash;and what should remain uniquely human in churches? Join the conversation on Equipped.
Featured resources: <a title="https://gloo.com/flourishing-hub/july-2025" href="https://gloo.com/flourishing-hub/july-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gloo Flourishing A.I. research</a> Article: <a href="https://www.barna.com/research/pastors-using-ai-ministry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&ldquo;New Research: Pastors Are Using A.I. More Than You Think&rdquo; </a> Website: <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a>
July thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children&nbsp;by Kathy Koch</a>
<a title="https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/equipped-with-chris-brooks/" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/eb6e01b0536a46dfaf1df93877b16118.aspx?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=ecbad3&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equipped with Chris Brooks</a>&nbsp;is made possible through your support. To donate now,&nbsp;<a title="Donate to Equipped" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fc66462a0db0489d838d137fa8c00219.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click&nbsp;here</a>.

A.I. in Ministry

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/188179ad-f16d-48e5-ae6b-b4830133793b/transcript

Does God seem distant in your life? When we’re in a season of dryness and doubt, it’s tempting to assume we've failed God or that He's failed us. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Kyle Strobel will help us see how wilderness moments are opportunities for God to draw us into a deeper, more authentic walk with Him—on Equipped.

Featured resources:
When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel and John Coe
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Does God seem distant in your life? When we&rsquo;re in a season of dryness and doubt, it&rsquo;s tempting to assume we've failed God or that He's failed us. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, <a href="https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/kyle-strobel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyle Strobel</a> will help us see how wilderness moments are opportunities for God to draw us into a deeper, more authentic walk with Him&mdash;on Equipped.
Featured resources: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=905323" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel and John Coe</a> Website: <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a>
July thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children&nbsp;by Kathy Koch</a>
<a title="https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/equipped-with-chris-brooks/" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/eb6e01b0536a46dfaf1df93877b16118.aspx?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=ecbad3&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equipped with Chris Brooks</a>&nbsp;is made possible through your support. To donate now,&nbsp;<a title="Donate to Equipped" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fc66462a0db0489d838d137fa8c00219.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click&nbsp;here</a>.

When God Seems Distant

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/e9ff4325-3344-442a-8a58-b482013114fa/transcript

Do you struggle to connect with your adult child? How do you navigate the pain in a broken parent/child relationship? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. If you need compassionate guidance or real conversation strategies for communicating with your adult kids, don't miss the next Equipped.

Featured resources:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Do you struggle to connect with your adult child? How do you navigate the pain in a broken parent/child relationship? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. <a title="https://celebratekids.com/about-ck" href="https://celebratekids.com/about-ck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kathy Koch</a> helps parents Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. If you need compassionate guidance or real conversation strategies for communicating with your adult kids, don't miss the next Equipped.
Featured resources: <a title="Book" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children&nbsp;by Kathy Koch</a> Website: <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a>
July thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children&nbsp;by Kathy Koch</a>
<a title="https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/equipped-with-chris-brooks/" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/eb6e01b0536a46dfaf1df93877b16118.aspx?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=ecbad3&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equipped with Chris Brooks</a>&nbsp;is made possible through your support. To donate now,&nbsp;<a title="Donate to Equipped" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fc66462a0db0489d838d137fa8c00219.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click&nbsp;here</a>.

Encouraging Your Parent and Adult Child Relationship

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/9e14286f-013e-43fa-8afa-b481014937b1/transcript

Why the Church Still Matters - March 5 , 2026

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