What does America think about the Bible? Every year since 2011, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible in our country. What are Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. John Plake of the American Bible Society will join us to explain how this data can help us evangelize and connect with our neighbors and friends.

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Website: State of the Bible from American Bible Society

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What does America think about the Bible? Every year since 2011, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible in our country. What are Americans&rsquo; relationship with God, faith, and the Bible? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, <a href="https://www.americanbible.org/the-mission/leadership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. John Plake</a> of the American Bible Society will join us to explain how this data can help us evangelize and connect with our neighbors and friends.
Resource mentioned: <a href="https://sotb.americanbible.org/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=infinitemedia&amp;utm_content=nil_nil_nonbrand-conversion-ai_give-bibles&amp;utm_content=~23942100420_196286593126_give%20bibles^813097576486&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23942100420&amp;gbraid=0AAAABBo7mjZfkOQVGz7-hFFhlCVStnu8K&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlNPVBhCMARIsAPZ5RqiHW7FFRSsMBgmTxeQ9t5GdoJ_CGmNDMJf065kn4f3CtTFHnVqnxMIaAnesEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website: State of the Bible from American Bible Society</a>
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The State of the Bible

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Understanding theology is important – and that includes for our children. Yet a recent study stated that close to 40% of children’s leaders are uncomfortable leading conversations about major doctrines of the Church. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or in kids’ ministry, you can learn how to teach kids theology when you join us for our next Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams

Mentioned resources:
Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie Hubach
Kim Botto ministry
Oliver Goes to Sunday School by Tina Hoddy
The Child with Autism Learns about Faith by Kathy Labosh
YouthPastorTheologian.com
Founder's Week, Oct 21-23

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Understanding theology is important &ndash; and that includes for our children. Yet a recent study stated that close to 40% of children&rsquo;s leaders are uncomfortable leading conversations about major doctrines of the Church. Whether you&rsquo;re a parent, grandparent, or in kids&rsquo; ministry, you can learn how to teach kids theology when you join us for our next Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: How to Teach Kids Theology" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=074854" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams</a>
Mentioned resources: <a title="Book: Same Lake, Different Boat" href="https://www.amazon.com/Same-Lake-Different-Boat-Disability/dp/1596380519" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie Hubach</a> <a title="kimbotto.com" href="https://kimbotto.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kim Botto ministry</a> <a title="Book: Oliver Goes to Sunday School" href="https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Goes-Sunday-School-Autistic/dp/B0DR5FBRR6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oliver Goes to Sunday School by Tina Hoddy</a> <a title="Book: The Child with Autism Learns about Faith" href="https://www.amazon.com/Child-Autism-Learns-about-Ready/dp/1935274198" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Child with Autism Learns about Faith by Kathy Labosh</a> <a title="youthpastortheologian.com" href="https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouthPastorTheologian.com</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 Teach Kids 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.

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

October thank you gift:
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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.

Featured resources:
Loving Your Wayward Child by Erica Wiggenhorn
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

October thank you gift:
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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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