Happiness is something everyone wants but no one seems to attain it! Our culture defines happiness by what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and deposit in our bank account, but that’s wrong! Listen as Pastor Max Lucado reveals the secret held by the happiest people on earth and how you can find enduring joy that always delivers!

Featured resource:
How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado

June thank you gift:
72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker

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

Happiness is something everyone wants but no one seems to attain it! Our culture defines happiness by what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and deposit in our bank account, but that&rsquo;s wrong! Listen as <a href="https://maxlucado.com/">Pastor Max Lucado</a> reveals the secret held by the happiest people on earth and how you can find enduring joy that always delivers!
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/happiness-finding-lasting-comparison-disappointment-expectations/max-lucado/9780718096137/pd/096133">How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado</a>
June thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be&nbsp;by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</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.

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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.

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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.
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Be Happy!

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A big celebration is coming on July 4 as the United States of America celebrates 250 years as a nation! How can Christians celebrate this holiday in a way that honors God? Daniel Darling will be part of the conversation and we welcome your voice as well! Hope you can join Chris Brooks for Equipped.

Featured resource:
In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling

June thank you gift:
72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker

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

A big celebration is coming on July 4 as the United States of America celebrates 250 years as a nation! How can Christians celebrate this holiday in a way that honors God? <a title="https://danieldarling.com/" href="https://danieldarling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Darling</a> will be part of the conversation and we welcome your voice as well! Hope you can join Chris Brooks for Equipped.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: In Defense of Christian Patriotism" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=413948" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling</a>
June thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be&nbsp;by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</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>.

How to Celebrate America 250 in a God-Honoring Way

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Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. Joe and Cindi Ferrini have been caring for a special needs child for over 40 years. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, they'll walk us through lessons and tips they've learned in their unexpected journey to encourage other parents. Hope you can join us for Equipped.

Featured resource:
The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini

June thank you gift:
72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker

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

Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. <a title="https://cindiferrini.com/" href="https://cindiferrini.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe and Cindi Ferrini</a> have been caring for a special needs child for over 40 years. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, they'll walk us through lessons and tips they've learned in their unexpected journey to encourage other parents. Hope you can join us for Equipped.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Special Needs Parent" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-special-needs-parent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini</a>
June thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be&nbsp;by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</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 Parents of Special Needs Children

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Communication is the highway for ideas and relationships. The things we say can unite or divide us. Do you know that our own words have the power to shape our lives? Ken Wytsma joins Chris Brooks for a practical, Biblical look at how our words impact our personal growth, our church culture, and the watching world! Don’t miss Equipped, as we learn to speak less and talk better!

Featured resource:
Redeeming How We Talk by Ken Wytsma and A.J. Swoboda

June thank you gift:
72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker

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

Communication is the highway for ideas and relationships. The things we say can unite or divide us. Do you know that our own words have the power to shape our lives? <a title="https://kenwytsma.com/" href="https://kenwytsma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ken Wytsma</a> joins Chris Brooks for a practical, Biblical look at how our words impact our personal growth, our church culture, and the watching world! Don&rsquo;t miss Equipped, as we learn to speak less and talk better!
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Redeeming How We Talk" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/redeeming-how-we-talk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Redeeming How We Talk by Ken Wytsma and A.J. Swoboda</a>
June thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be&nbsp;by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</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>.

Redeeming How We Talk

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