What is systematic theology? And why does it matter? Pastor Tom Pennington helps us understand the importance of systematic theology for pastors and why it matters for the person in the pew or youth group. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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What is systematic theology? And why does it matter? Pastor <a title="https://www.thewordunleashed.org/" href="https://www.thewordunleashed.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Pennington</a> helps us understand the importance of systematic theology for pastors and why it matters for the person in the pew or youth group. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks.
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The Importance of Systematic Theology

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Are you disillusioned by the Christian public witness today? Justin Giboney says that it's possible to be faithful in the public square without joining the culture war. Overcoming polarization doesn't have to mean moral compromise. Be encouraged to stand for Christ in your communities when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around by Justin Giboney
Founder's Week, Oct 21-23

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Are you disillusioned by the Christian public witness today? <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/justin-giboney?srsltid=AYCX9vKeXjKLCe8DYVFjv3qVRDPHi1c5AC4Fy90Vs1F2UGjnuONt5JB0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Justin Giboney</a> says that it's possible to be faithful in the public square without joining the culture war. Overcoming polarization doesn't have to mean moral compromise. Be encouraged to stand for Christ in your communities when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resources: <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/don-t-let-nobody-turn-you-around" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around by Justin Giboney</a> <a title="foundersweek.org" href="/link/2b7c61dbe401449094c697aca26adbfd.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Founder's Week, Oct 21-23</a>
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Public Witness in a Polarized World

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While God pursues the prodigal, how do we love the mourning family? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Erica Wiggenhorn offers families biblical hope and practical help as they love their prodigal children. How can we encourage those families? Don't miss Equipped.

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Article: "While God Pursues the Prodigal, How Do We Love the Mourning Family?"
Loving Your Wayward Child Coaching Club
Founder's Week, Oct 21-23

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While God pursues the prodigal, how do we love the mourning family? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Erica Wiggenhorn offers families biblical hope and practical help as they love their prodigal children. How can we encourage those families? Don't miss Equipped.
Featured resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Loving-Your-Wayward-Child-Connection/dp/B0GHBWQL6S" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Loving Your Wayward Child by Erica Wiggenhorn</a> <a href="https://research.lifeway.com/2026/10/07/while-god-pursues-the-prodigal-how-do-we-love-the-mourning-family/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Article: "While God Pursues the Prodigal, How Do We Love the Mourning Family?"</a> <a href="https://ericawiggenhorn.com/lywc-coaching-club/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Loving Your Wayward Child Coaching Club</a> <a title="foundersweek.org" href="/link/2b7c61dbe401449094c697aca26adbfd.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Founder's Week, Oct 21-23</a>
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How to Love Families of Prodigals

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If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing inferno or a flickering flame? Mark Yarbrough wants to help you rekindle the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks!

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The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough

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If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing inferno or a flickering flame? <a title="dts.edu/people/mark-yarbrough" href="http://dts.edu/people/mark-yarbrough" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Yarbrough</a> wants to help you rekindle the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks!
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October thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough</a>
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The Rekindled Heart

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The Importance of Systematic Theology

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