Ed Stetzer takes the host seat, joined by David Kinnaman, author and CEO of Barna Group, for a timely discussion on how the Church can meet its challenges in the years ahead. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Today's resource: Ed's article: GenZ is Returning to Christianity

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Ed Stetzer takes the host seat, joined by David Kinnaman, author and CEO of Barna Group, for a timely discussion on how the Church can meet its challenges in the years ahead. This is a conversation you won&rsquo;t want to miss!
Today's resource: Ed's article: <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/04/20/easter-church-christian-gen-z-men/83138618007/">GenZ is Returning to Christianity</a>
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The Future of the Church

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Friendship is one of God's greatest treasures. Facing joyful moments and hardships with a friend makes both easier to deal with. Becky Harling has examined the Proverbs to see what makes the foundation of a good friend. If you’re looking to form and strengthen your friendships, join us for the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships by Becky Harling

March thank you gift:
Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White

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Friendship is one of God's greatest treasures. Facing joyful moments and hardships with a friend makes both easier to deal with. <a title="beckyharling.com" href="https://beckyharling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Becky Harling</a> has examined the Proverbs to see what makes the foundation of a good friend. If you&rsquo;re looking to form and strengthen your friendships, join us for the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Friend-Wise" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/friend-wise?srsltid=AfmBOoqQKL1VtrYHlfGYO74VCUTZszmvlhMvptip2WwnZSsUBXDlIaVi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships by Becky Harling</a>
March 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">Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation&nbsp;by Ron Blue with Jeremy White</a>
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How to Create Richer Friendships

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We all want to make wise financial decisions, especially when it comes to supporting the Lord's work. What area of giving is most challenging for you? Is it deciding where to give, how much to give, or how to avoid charity scams? Pastor Brian Kluth helps churches and ministry leaders make compassionate and careful giving choices. He joins Chris Brooks on Equipped to answer questions about wisely investing your money for eternity.

Featured resource:
Wise Giving Video Series

March thank you gift:
Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White

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

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We all want to make wise financial decisions, especially when it comes to supporting the Lord's work. What area of giving is most challenging for you? Is it deciding where to give, how much to give, or how to avoid charity scams? Pastor <a title="kluth.org" href="https://biblegenerosity.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Kluth</a> helps churches and ministry leaders make compassionate and careful giving choices. He joins Chris Brooks on Equipped to answer questions about wisely investing your money for eternity.
Featured resource: <a title="Wise Giving Video Series" href="https://www.kluth.org/Questions-on-charitable-giving-tithing-donations.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wise Giving Video Series</a>
March 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">Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation&nbsp;by Ron Blue with Jeremy White</a>
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Giving Wisely

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Fathers may be the most important people in the world, but how do you become a great dad, especially if you did not have a good example to follow?  You find other men to follow! On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor Bryan Loritts relates stories from his father and other great dads, so we can all learn to give our children what they need. Bring your questions about becoming a dad who makes a difference to Equipped. 

Featured resource:
The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids by Bryan Loritts


March thank you gift:
Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy White

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

To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.

 

Fathers may be the most important people in the world, but how do you become a great dad, especially if you did not have a good example to follow?&nbsp; You find other men to follow! On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Pastor <a title="bryanloritts.com/about" href="https://bryanloritts.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bryan Loritts</a> relates stories from his father and other great dads, so we can all learn to give our children what they need. Bring your questions about becoming a dad who makes a difference to Equipped.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids" href="https://www.amazon.com/Dad-Difference-Most-Important-Gifts/dp/0802419623" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids by Bryan Loritts</a> 
March 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">Splitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation&nbsp;by Ron Blue with Jeremy White</a>
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The Dad Difference

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