Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert Thom Rainer and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer

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Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy


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Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert <a title="https://churchanswers.com/" href="https://churchanswers.com/">Thom Rainer</a> and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Where Have All the Church Members Gone?" href="https://www.christianbook.com/church-members-avoid-traps-silently-churches/9781496448750/pd/44875X?event=ESRCG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer</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.

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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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Where Have All the Church Members Gone?

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If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing flame, sitting in the embers, or somewhere in between? Do you need to be rekindled? Mark Yarbough wants to help you reignite the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Hope you can join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks!

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

May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy


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If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing flame, sitting in the embers, or somewhere in between? Do you need to be rekindled? <a title="https://voice.dts.edu/contributor/mark-yarbrough/" href="https://voice.dts.edu/contributor/mark-yarbrough/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Yarbough</a> wants to help you reignite the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Hope you can join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks!
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Rekindled Heart" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-rekindled-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough</a>
May 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">Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey&nbsp;by September McCarthy</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>.
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Rekindle Your Heart for God

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What do you do when the faith you once held crumbles in the face of doubt, abuse, rejection, or injustice, even within the church?  Bible teacher Lina AbuJamra gets it. She walked that road and it nearly deconstructed her Christianity.  She will share her story and take your questions about finding your way back to God even while you struggle with the pain.  Don’t miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks. 

Featured resource:
Fractured Faith by Lina AbuJamra 

May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy


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

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What do you do when the faith you once held crumbles in the face of doubt, abuse, rejection, or injustice, even within the church? &nbsp;Bible teacher <a href="https://www.livingwithpower.org/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lina AbuJamra</a> gets it. She walked that road and it nearly deconstructed her Christianity. &nbsp;She will share her story and take your questions about finding your way back to God even while you struggle with the pain. &nbsp;Don&rsquo;t miss the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/fractured-faith-finding-your-back-deconstruction/lina-abujamra/9780802422699/pd/422690?event=ESRCG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fractured Faith by Lina AbuJamra&nbsp;</a>
May 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">Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey&nbsp;by September McCarthy</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>.
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Fractured Faith

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Are you struggling with sin or addiction? From porn to pills, from money to alcohol, John Elmore knows what it's like to be stuck and how to get free! If you think there's no way out, don't give up. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, John will share the hope of Christ's transforming power over despair and addiction. Discover what you can do each day, one day at a time, to walk in freedom and joy.

Featured resource:
Freedom Starts Today: Overcoming Struggles and Addictions One Day at a Time by John Elmore

May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy


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

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Are you struggling with sin or addiction? From porn to pills, from money to alcohol, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_a_elmore/?hl=en">John Elmore</a> knows what it's like to be stuck and how to get free! If you think there's no way out, don't give up. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, John will share the hope of Christ's transforming power over despair and addiction. Discover what you can do each day, one day at a time, to walk in freedom and joy.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/freedom-starts-today-overcoming-struggles-addictions/john-elmore/9781540900623/pd/900629?event=ESRCN">Freedom Starts Today: Overcoming Struggles and Addictions One Day at a Time by John Elmore</a>
May 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">Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey&nbsp;by September McCarthy</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>.
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Freedom Starts Today

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