How do you survive the grip of crushing pain? Sometimes there are no words when you’re buried in that grief and pain. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Glenna Marshall will share her story of chronic pain and how the Book of Psalms can give words and prayers to moments when it feels like there are none. Don’t miss it!

Featured resource:
Praying in Pain: How to Know You're Heard When You Haven't Been Healed by Glenna Marshall
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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

How do you survive the grip of crushing pain? Sometimes there are no words when you&rsquo;re buried in that grief and pain. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, <a href="https://www.glennamarshall.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenna Marshall</a> will share her story of chronic pain and how the Book of Psalms can give words and prayers to moments when it feels like there are none. Don&rsquo;t miss it!
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=2436634" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Praying in Pain: How to Know You're Heard When You Haven't Been Healed by Glenna Marshall</a> <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a>
July thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch</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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Praying in Pain

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On June 24, a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other. How should Christians respond to what happened in Venezuela? Dr. Jamie Aten of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute will help us understand how we can support humanitarian efforts to hurting areas of the world. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Mentioned resources:
Humanitarian Disaster Institute
Spiritual First Aid
Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio
Charity Navigator to check charity ratings

Organizations to check for accurate information or to assist in disasters:
Samaritan's Purse
Convoy of Hope
World Relief
World Vision
Accord Network
Unicef

July thank you gift:
Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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

On June 24, a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other. How should Christians respond to what happened in Venezuela? <a href="https://www.jamieaten.com/copy-of-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Jamie Aten</a> of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute will help us understand how we can support humanitarian efforts to hurting areas of the world. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Mentioned resources: <a title="https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/humanitarian-disaster-institute" href="https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/humanitarian-disaster-institute" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Humanitarian Disaster Institute</a> <a title="https://www.spiritualfirstaidresources.org/" href="https://www.spiritualfirstaidresources.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritual First Aid</a> <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a> <a title="https://www.charitynavigator.org/" href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charity Navigator</a> to check charity ratings
Organizations to check for accurate information or to assist in disasters: <a title="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/venezuela-quake-response/" href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/venezuela-quake-response/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samaritan's Purse</a> <a title="https://convoyofhope.org/" href="https://convoyofhope.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Convoy of Hope</a> <a title="https://worldrelief.org/" href="https://worldrelief.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Relief</a> <a title="https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/venezuela-earthquake-facts" href="https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/venezuela-earthquake-facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Vision</a> <a title="https://www.accordnetwork.org/" href="https://www.accordnetwork.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accord Network</a> <a title="https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/venezuela-earthquakes-children-need-help-now" href="https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/venezuela-earthquakes-children-need-help-now" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unicef</a>
July thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch</a>
<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>.

Disaster Relief in Venezuela

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A big celebration is coming on July 4 as the United States of America celebrates 250 years as a nation! How can Christians celebrate this holiday in a way that honors God? Daniel Darling will be part of the conversation and we welcome your voice as well! Hope you can join Chris Brooks for Equipped.

Featured resource:
In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling

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.

A big celebration is coming on July 4 as the United States of America celebrates 250 years as a nation! How can Christians celebrate this holiday in a way that honors God? <a title="https://danieldarling.com/" href="https://danieldarling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Darling</a> will be part of the conversation and we welcome your voice as well! Hope you can join Chris Brooks for Equipped.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: In Defense of Christian Patriotism" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=413948" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In Defense of Christian Patriotism by Daniel Darling</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>
<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>.

How to Celebrate America 250 in a God-Honoring Way

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Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. Joe and Cindi Ferrini have been caring for a special needs child for over 40 years. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, they'll walk us through lessons and tips they've learned in their unexpected journey to encourage other parents. Hope you can join us for Equipped.

Featured resource:
The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini

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.

Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time job. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. <a title="https://cindiferrini.com/" href="https://cindiferrini.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe and Cindi Ferrini</a> have been caring for a special needs child for over 40 years. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, they'll walk us through lessons and tips they've learned in their unexpected journey to encourage other parents. Hope you can join us for Equipped.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Special Needs Parent" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-special-needs-parent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini</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>
<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>.

Encouraging Parents of Special Needs Children

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