Are Christians too judgy? How can we make wise judgments and not be harshly judgmental? Bible teacher and author Shannon Popkin helps us gain biblical clarity on judgment and mercy. Learn how to find mercy for yourself and others when you join us for this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible by Shannon Popkin

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Are Christians too judgy? How can we make wise judgments and not be harshly judgmental? Bible teacher and author <a title="https://www.shannonpopkin.com/about-shannon/" href="https://www.shannonpopkin.com/about-shannon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shannon Popkin</a> helps us gain biblical clarity on judgment and mercy. Learn how to find mercy for yourself and others when you join us for this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/kinda-judgy?srsltid=AfmBOop4tD047LKxyuV4OXR04lkjvHejAI7zix1jSMrBdUvQxAPhXhFI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible&nbsp;by Shannon Popkin</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.
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Judgmental Christians

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How should Christians respond to the refugee crisis? More than 117 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes. As the crisis grows, so does the divide between the two sides of the issue. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Matthew Soerens of World Relief shows us ways the Church can demonstrate God’s love for refugees. 

Featured resource:
Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir 

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.

How should Christians respond to the refugee crisis? More than 117 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes. As the crisis grows, so does the divide between the two sides of the issue. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, <a href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/s/matthew-soerens#:~:text=MATTHEW%20SOERENS%20serves%20as%20the,Help%20Save%20the%20American%20Church." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Soerens</a> of World Relief shows us ways the Church can demonstrate God&rsquo;s love for refugees.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=432677" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir&nbsp;</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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A Christian Response to the Refugee Crisis

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Many of us have had honest questions about the Christian faith, and some of them may prevent us from moving closer to God. How we answer those questions makes all the difference! John Hopper has wrestled with many common concerns about life, God, and the Bible. He says "If Christianity involves anything worth believing, it ought to make sense first." 
On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, John addresses crucial questions so we can confidently take our next steps with Jesus.

Featured resource:
Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking by John Hopper

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.

Many of us have had honest questions about the Christian faith, and some of them may prevent us from moving closer to God. How we answer those questions makes all the difference! <a href="https://searchnational.org/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hopper</a> has wrestled with many common concerns about life, God, and the Bible. He says "If Christianity involves anything worth believing, it ought to make sense first."&nbsp; On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, John addresses crucial questions so we can confidently take our next steps with Jesus.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Questioning-God-Answers-Questions-Asking/dp/098990962X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=">Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking by John Hopper</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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Questioning God 

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Do you feel stuck in your Christian walk, hitting roadblock after roadblock?
Or maybe it feels like you’re just spinning your wheels, caught in a cycle of expectations without real growth. Pastor Chip Ingram joins Chris Brooks to share godly wisdom and practical steps for experiencing true life change that honors God. Listen and discover the path to genuine spiritual strength on Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Yes! You Really Can Change! by Chip Ingram

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.

Do you feel stuck in your Christian walk, hitting roadblock after roadblock? Or maybe it feels like you&rsquo;re just spinning your wheels, caught in a cycle of expectations without real growth. <a href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram/">Pastor Chip Ingram</a> joins Chris Brooks to share godly wisdom and practical steps for experiencing true life change that honors God. Listen and discover the path to genuine spiritual strength on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Yes-You-Really-CAN-Change/dp/0802424236/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title">Yes! You Really Can Change! by Chip Ingram</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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You Really CAN Change

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