Where is God in the midst of violence and terror? Chaplain and firefighter Bob Ossler made his way to Ground Zero to serve and comfort the horror-stricken in New York City following the attacks on September 11, 2001. On this Memorial Day edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, he shares stories from first responders and shares God's comfort during times of trauma, violence, and loss.

Featured resource:
Triumph Over Terror by Bob Ossler and Janice Hall Heck 

May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy


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Where is God in the midst of violence and terror? Chaplain and firefighter <a title="https://bobosslerchaplain.wordpress.com/about/" href="https://bobosslerchaplain.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bob Ossler</a> made his way to Ground Zero to serve and comfort the horror-stricken in New York City following the attacks on September 11, 2001. On this Memorial Day edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, he shares stories from first responders and shares God's comfort during times of trauma, violence, and loss.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Triumph Over Terror" href="https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Over-Terror-Bob-Ossler-ebook/dp/B01LHU0I6C/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Triumph Over Terror by Bob Ossler and Janice Hall Heck&nbsp;</a>
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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.

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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

Triumph Over Terror

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