Nik Ripken has seen the price paid by faithful believers in some of Christianity's hardest places. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Nik challenges us with the cost of following Jesus and the powerful role persecution plays in the life of a believer. Listen and learn to face your own suffering in the resurrection life of Christ.

Featured resource:
The Insanity of Sacrifice: A 90-Day Devotional by Nik Ripken

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Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks


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<a title="https://nikripken.com/" href="https://nikripken.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nik Ripken</a> has seen the price paid by faithful believers in some of Christianity's hardest places. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Nik challenges us with the cost of following Jesus and the powerful role persecution plays in the life of a believer. Listen and learn to face your own suffering in the resurrection life of Christ.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Insanity of Sacrifice" href="https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Sacrifice-90-Day-Devotional/dp/1535951184/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Insanity of Sacrifice: A 90-Day Devotional by Nik Ripken</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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The Insanity of Sacrifice

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Are you feeling inadequate or unseen in life? Maybe you just need a fresh view of the love of Jesus. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author Jessica Thompson unpacks the nuances of Jesus’s heart toward the lost and brokenhearted people of the Bible. She will also invite you to fall in love with Jesus because He loves you, more than you know!

Featured resource:
He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us) by Jessica Thompson

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


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Are you feeling inadequate or unseen in life? Maybe you just need a fresh view of the love of Jesus. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, author <a title="Jessica Thompson Bio" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/t/jessica-thompson/?srsltid=AfmBOoo78C0GqtWIEXvz31Lvb5WKNAKemjOX_sfWUbgenRhP9Jbcxwmo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessica Thompson</a> unpacks the nuances of Jesus&rsquo;s heart toward the lost and brokenhearted people of the Bible. She will also invite you to fall in love with Jesus because He loves you, more than you know!
Featured resource: <a title="https://www.moodypublishers.com/he-loved-them/?srsltid=AfmBOor8eyK5tO_Bhu4QLIYXn34W3lv-d51MRHqmlvR7_1WEyuaIzmBT" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/he-loved-them/?srsltid=AfmBOor8eyK5tO_Bhu4QLIYXn34W3lv-d51MRHqmlvR7_1WEyuaIzmBT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us) by Jessica Thompson</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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He Loved Them!

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How should Christians consume the news and digital media in an era of fake news and biased reporting? Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro has taken a hard look at this question and joins Chris Brooks with answers that may surprise you. He says it’s vital that we go beyond being informed voters to being formed by the directives of Jesus.  Learn to digest the news and live as Jesus would in today’s world on Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry Into the News by Jeff Bilbro

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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How should Christians consume the news and digital media in an era of fake news and biased reporting? <a href="https://www.gcc.edu/Home/Academics/Faculty-Directory/Faculty-Detail/jeffrey-l-bilbro">Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro</a> has taken a hard look at this question and joins Chris Brooks with answers that may surprise you. He says it&rsquo;s vital that we go beyond being informed voters to being formed by the directives of Jesus.&nbsp; Learn to digest the news and live as Jesus would in today&rsquo;s world on Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Reading the Times" href="https://www.ivpress.com/reading-the-times?srsltid=AfmBOoriIasgXJlj5uNtxJACkosQyRZ27kMuWpUlmCPJDvYqhAIyNhIT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry Into the News by Jeff Bilbro</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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Reading the Times

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The spiritual community of the Church is an essential part of the Christian life. We gather, pray, and support each other, growing to be more like Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Paul Gutacker talks about the blessings and benefits of sharing your spiritual life in a community. What does it look like to practice life together? Find out on Equipped.

Featured resource:
Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth by Paul Gutacker

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


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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The spiritual community of the Church is an essential part of the Christian life. We gather, pray, and support each other, growing to be more like Christ. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, <a title="Paul Gutacker Bio" href="https://moodypublishers.com/authors/g/paul-gutacker?srsltid=AfmBOoqyaoX1NX5kYaRVTOiWdVBqeOmDREcL-vnSVv8WL4EqSM2aiDae" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul Gutacker</a> talks about the blessings and benefits of sharing your spiritual life in a community. What does it look like to practice life together? Find out on Equipped.</div>

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Featured resource: <a title="Book: Practicing Life Together" href="https://moodypublishers.com/practicing-life-together?srsltid=AfmBOop0Od3UwiGNdeSgE4MOgs56kxyQUv_bstasV-etjN1FDDEm_vWu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth by Paul Gutacker</a>
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Practicing Life Together

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