Is it possible to keep your faith intact in the college years? What happens when that professor raises questions you don’t know how to answer? Dr. Michael Kruger has been training young people to answer for their beliefs for over 20 years. If you are a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors, find answers on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael J. Kruger

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Is it possible to keep your faith intact in the college years? What happens when that professor raises questions you don&rsquo;t know how to answer? <a href="https://rts.edu/people/dr-michael-j-kruger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Michael Kruger</a> has been training young people to answer for their beliefs for over 20 years. If you are a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors, find answers on this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/surviving-religion-christian-student-keeping-college/michael-kruger/9781433572074/pd/572076?event=ESRCQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael J. Kruger</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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Surviving Religion 101

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Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They’ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom – but aren’t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we’re not old and not young? Christopher Ash joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don’t miss an encouraging conversation!

Featured resource:
Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash

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A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock

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Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They&rsquo;ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom &ndash; but aren&rsquo;t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we&rsquo;re not old and not young? <a title="https://tyndalehouse.com/faces/ash-christopher/" href="https://tyndalehouse.com/faces/ash-christopher/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Ash</a> joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don&rsquo;t miss an encouraging conversation!
Featured resource: <a title="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Old-Young-Done-Grandparenting/dp/1802543252" href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Old-Young-Done-Grandparenting/dp/1802543252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash</a>
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Following Jesus In Your 50s and 60s

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Every parent knows from experience that little people have big emotions! Our children struggle with their feelings, and surprisingly, worry is among their greatest concerns.  How can we help our children learn to process their fears and take charge of their emotions?  On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we talk with author and counselor Dr. Josh Straub about fostering emotional awareness in our children. 

Featured resource:
What Do I Do with Worry? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub
What Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub

August thank you gift:
A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock

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

Every parent knows from experience that little people have big emotions! Our children struggle with their feelings, and surprisingly, worry is among their greatest concerns. &nbsp;How can we help our children learn to process their fears and take charge of their emotions? &nbsp;On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we talk with author and counselor <a title="https://joshuastraub.com/about/" href="https://joshuastraub.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Josh Straub</a> about fostering emotional awareness in our children.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/what-do-i-do-with-worry-P005829662" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Do I Do with Worry? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub</a> <a href="https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/what-am-i-feeling-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub</a>
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Helping Kids Cope with Their  Emotions

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It’s back-to-school time! How can we best love our local schools? Whether you have kids in your local school or not, you can be a light in your community. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will talk with Courtney Vinyard about some big and small ways you can love your local school. Hope you can join the conversation on the next Equipped.

Featured Resource:
Article: How to Love Your Local Public School

August thank you gift:
A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock

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

It&rsquo;s back-to-school time! How can we best love our local schools? Whether you have kids in your local school or not, you can be a light in your community. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will talk with Courtney Vinyard about some big and small ways you can love your local school. Hope you can join the conversation on the next Equipped.
Featured Resource: <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/08/how-to-love-your-local-public-school-education-church/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Article: How to Love Your Local Public School</a>
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How to Love Your Local School

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