When we face suffering, we want to know someone understands. Brittany Allen reveals the God who is “near to the brokenhearted.” She’ll help us combat the lies and half-truths we often believe about our suffering. Learn to find the courage to grieve and embrace the God who heals when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. 

Featured resource:
Free to Weep by Brittany Allen

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


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When we face suffering, we want to know someone understands. <a title="brittleeallen.com/why-i-write" href="https://brittleeallen.com/why-i-write" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brittany Allen</a> reveals the God who is &ldquo;near to the brokenhearted.&rdquo; She&rsquo;ll help us combat the lies and half-truths we often believe about our suffering. Learn to find the courage to grieve and embrace the God who heals when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Free to Weep" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/free-to-weep?srsltid=AfmBOoohnQ05RXIHs8vugebJ3k775oVk2NqnRNTsuF4-kMV4j6JTlsPm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Free to Weep by Brittany Allen</a>
May thank you gift: <a title="Thank-you gift" href="https://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=ecbad3&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey&nbsp;by September McCarthy</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.

© 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

Finding the Courage to Grieve

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