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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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, <a href="https://www.gs.edu/academics/faculty-directory/member/1584489/">Dr. Phil Hopkins</a> 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: <a href="https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-persecution-and-protection-of-iranian-christians/">Article: First Person: Persecution and protection of Iranian Christians by Phil Hopkins</a>
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Christianity in Iran

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World news events give us a unique opportunity to learn about people or cultures we may not be familiar with. Artemis II casts our eyes to space or a country’s conflict may introduce us to a certain area of the world. How can we pray for our brothers and sisters around the world? Be part of the conversation when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Heart4Iran

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World news events give us a unique opportunity to learn about people or cultures we may not be familiar with. Artemis II casts our eyes to space or a country&rsquo;s conflict may introduce us to a certain area of the world. How can we pray for our brothers and sisters around the world? Be part of the conversation when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="https://heart4iran.com/" href="https://heart4iran.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heart4Iran</a>
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Ministry in Iran

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Chris Brooks wants to know: Are you good with God? Pastor and hip-hop artist D.A. Horton will help you answer that question as he walks us through the amazing truth of the Gospel and illustrates how we can introduce others to a relationship with God! Learn to connect your story to God’s story and find the eternal hope we all need on Equipped with Chris Brooks. 

Featured resource:
Are You Good With God? by D.A. Horton

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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Chris Brooks wants to know: Are you good with God? Pastor and hip-hop artist <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/D.-A.-Horton/author/B00DWJ6O60?ref=ap_rdr&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=66765936-b2b1-4e5a-a886-fa74b7babe25" target="_blank" rel="noopener">D.A. Horton</a> will help you answer that question as he walks us through the amazing truth of the Gospel and illustrates how we can introduce others to a relationship with God! Learn to connect your story to God&rsquo;s story and find the eternal hope we all need on Equipped with Chris Brooks.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a title="www.moodypublishers.com/gospel/?variationCode=978-0-8024-2870-7" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/gospel/?variationCode=978-0-8024-2870-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Are You Good With God? by D.A. Horton</a>
Also mentioned: <a title="Book: Away Game" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=788362" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynksi</a>
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Are You Good with God?

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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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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, <a title="www.paulemoryputz.com/about.html" href="https://www.paulemoryputz.com/about.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul Putz</a> will tell the story of how this thriving religious subculture came to be. Whether you&rsquo;re a sports fan or not, don&rsquo;t miss the next Equipped.
Featured resource: <a title="www.paulemoryputz.com/about.html" href="https://www.paulemoryputz.com/about.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Spirit of the Game: American Christianity and Big-Time Sports by Paul Putz</a>
Also mentioned: <a title="Book: Away Game" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=788362" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynksi</a>
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American Christianity and Big-Time Sports

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