Equipper Encouragement - a bi-weekly email and audio message from Chris Brooks for Equippers

Equipper Encouragement - a bi-weekly email and audio message from Chris Brooks for Equippers

Equipped - Equipper Encouragement

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.

Equipped with Chris Brooks

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.

© 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

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.
&copy; 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

Why We Love Revenge Movies - April 30, 2026

When we face suffering, we want to know someone understands. Brittany Allen reveals the God who is “near to the brokenhearted.” She’ll help us combat the lies and half-truths we often believe about our suffering. Learn to find the courage to grieve and embrace the God who heals when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. 

Featured resource:
Free to Weep by Brittany Allen

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.

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

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When we face suffering, we want to know someone understands. <a title="brittleeallen.com/why-i-write" href="https://brittleeallen.com/why-i-write" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brittany Allen</a> reveals the God who is &ldquo;near to the brokenhearted.&rdquo; She&rsquo;ll help us combat the lies and half-truths we often believe about our suffering. Learn to find the courage to grieve and embrace the God who heals when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.&nbsp;
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Free to Weep" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/free-to-weep?srsltid=AfmBOoohnQ05RXIHs8vugebJ3k775oVk2NqnRNTsuF4-kMV4j6JTlsPm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Free to Weep by Brittany Allen</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>.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month),&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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Finding the Courage to Grieve

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/2a80d100-2501-470f-b97b-b447012e6f21/transcript

Moms should never underestimate their influence. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Tim Challies shares precious stories of godly mothers, many of whom lived at the margins of society or struggled with weakness. These simple Christian mothers shaped the men who changed the world, and so can you! Come meet these women and learn their secrets to raising children who honor and glorify God.

Featured resource:
Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies

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.

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

 

Moms should never underestimate their influence. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, <a href="https://www.challies.com/about/">Tim Challies</a> shares precious stories of godly mothers, many of whom lived at the margins of society or struggled with weakness. These simple Christian mothers shaped the men who changed the world, and so can you! Come meet these women and learn their secrets to raising children who honor and glorify God.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Devoted" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=143110" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies</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>.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month),&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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Great Men and Their Godly Moms

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/d1c56cb1-10f1-4ec4-9d5e-b44101795c8b/transcript

The first Thursday of May is set aside as the National Day of Prayer, and this year marks its 75th anniversary. During Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will spend the hour in prayer alongside several leaders. I hope you can set aside time to join us for this special National Day of Prayer edition of Equipped.

Mentioned resources:
NationalDayofPrayer.org
The Second Evangelical Awakening by J. Edwin Orr

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.

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

The first Thursday of May is set aside as the National Day of Prayer, and this year marks its 75th anniversary. During Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will spend the hour in prayer alongside several leaders. I hope you can set aside time to join us for this special National Day of Prayer edition of Equipped.
Mentioned resources: <a title="https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/" href="https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NationalDayofPrayer.org</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Second-Evangelical-Awakening-Edwin-Orr/dp/1939466431/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Second Evangelical Awakening by J. Edwin Orr</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>.
To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month),&nbsp;<a title="Donate to Equipped" href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fc66462a0db0489d838d137fa8c00219.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click&nbsp;here</a>.

National Day of Prayer 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/197f3f15-f94e-4ec8-abb5-b447010c829d/transcript

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