A family vacation or trip is great time to connect with each other. But it can be easy to let spiritual habits fall away during these times. Dr. Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries says that we can be intentional with this time together. Learn how travel can become an opportunity for your family to grow together spiritually when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resources:
Family Vision Podcast: "Make Your Vacations Matter"

Family Vision Podcast: "5 Family Worship Mistakes"

E-book: "Visionary Parenting"

Visionary Family Camp

 

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


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

A family vacation or trip is great time to connect with each other. But it can be easy to let spiritual habits fall away during these times. <a href="https://visionaryfam.com/about/rob/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Rob Rienow</a> of Visionary Family Ministries says that we can be intentional with this time together. Learn how travel can become an opportunity for your family to grow together spiritually when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resources: <a href="https://visionaryfam.com/s02e296/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Family Vision Podcast: "Make Your Vacations Matter"</a>
<a href="https://visionaryfam.com/s02e300/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Family Vision Podcast: "5 Family Worship Mistakes"</a>
<a href="https://visionaryfam.com/Parenting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">E-book: "Visionary Parenting"</a>
<a title="Visionary Family Camp" href="https://cedarbay.us/events/visionary-family-camp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visionary Family Camp</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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Getting the Most Out of Your Vacation

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For a spiritual leader to flourish, they must live wholeheartedly for Christ. But there is a danger of sabotage by functional idols that result in a cycle of self-destructive choices. How can a Christian leader or pastor avoid landmines in ministry and continue to thrive? Dave Wiedis of ServingLeaders Ministries joins Chris Brooks to give encouragement. If you're a ministry leader, don't miss the next edition of Equipped.

Featured resource:
The Spiritually Healthy Leader by Dave Wiedis

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


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

For a spiritual leader to flourish, they must live wholeheartedly for Christ. But there is a danger of sabotage by functional idols that result in a cycle of self-destructive choices. How can a Christian leader or pastor avoid landmines in ministry and continue to thrive? Dave Wiedis of <a title="https://www.servingleaders.org/" href="https://www.servingleaders.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ServingLeaders Ministries</a> joins Chris Brooks to give encouragement. If you're a ministry leader, don't miss the next edition of Equipped.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Spiritually Healthy Leader" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=074997" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Spiritually Healthy Leader by Dave Wiedis</a>
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The Spiritually Healthy Leader

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If you're a parent, you never cease to be a parent, no matter the age of your child. And one of the biggest heartaches a Christian parent can have is watching their child walk away from following Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will give some help, hope, and encouragement for parents of prodigal children.

Featured resources:
A Practical Guide for Praying Parents by Erwin W. Lutzer
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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


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

If you're a parent, you never cease to be a parent, no matter the age of your child. And one of the biggest heartaches a Christian parent can have is watching their child walk away from following Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will give some help, hope, and encouragement for parents of prodigal children.
Featured resources: <a title="Book: A Practical Guide for Praying Parents" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/a-practical-guide-for-praying-parents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Practical Guide for Praying Parents&nbsp;by Erwin W. Lutzer</a> <a title="Book: Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/resolve-conflict-and-find-peace-and-hope-with-adult-children" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch</a>
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<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>.

Praying for Prodigal Children

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Raising daughters is a gift—it presents unique opportunities and unique challenges. Author September McCarthy has raised seven daughters and on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, she’ll encourage girl-moms (and dads) to raise your daughter to understand God’s delight in her. Wherever you are on the mother-daughter journey, I hope you can join us.

Featured resource:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy

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


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Raising daughters is a gift&mdash;it presents unique opportunities and unique challenges. Author <a title="https://www.instagram.com/septemberanne" href="https://www.instagram.com/septemberanne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">September McCarthy</a> has raised seven daughters and on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, she&rsquo;ll encourage girl-moms (and dads) to raise your daughter to understand God&rsquo;s delight in her. Wherever you are on the mother-daughter journey, I hope you can join us.
Featured resource: <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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Raising Daughters

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