The opioid crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2017 — and it's only grown since. Even followers of Christ aren't immune. On the next Equipped, Dr. Holly Geyer from the Mayo Clinic joins guest host Susie Larson. Dr. Geyer has seen first-hand the heartbreak of addiction and offers both medical insight and hope in Christ. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation could be a lifeline.

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Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use by Holly L. Geyer, M.D.

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Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Rick and Chris Brooks discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world. Don't miss the next Equipped.

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Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence

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As Christians, we all want to live for Christ, glorify God, and honor Him to the end. But are you ready to finish well? Robert Wolgemuth has faced death more than once and knows what it takes to be ready to die. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, he helps us prepare to fearlessly live the last season of life with gratitude and hope.

Featured resource:
Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of your Life by Robert Wolgemuth

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As Christians, we all want to live for Christ, glorify God, and honor Him to the end. But are you ready to finish well? Robert Wolgemuth has faced death more than once and knows what it takes to be ready to die. He answers your questions about preparing to fearlessly live the last season of life with gratitude and hope!

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AI is changing faster than ever—raising big questions for all of us. Is it good or bad? What's at stake if the church stays silent? On the next Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert talks with Dr. K. She'll help us unpack the risks, the redemptive possibilities, and why she calls this AI moment "a Gospel moment." How can believers use AI in ways that honor God? Don't miss this timely conversation on the next Equipped.

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In the past few decades, the church has experienced rapid and distressing change. Pastors and leaders know they need to help usher positive change into their congregations, but don't know how. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Kara Powell of Fuller Youth Institute helps us understand how we can build tomorrow's church today. If you're involved in your church, be encouraged to be part of the change for the future when you join us for the next Equipped.

Featured resource:
Future-Focused Church by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang

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The road to growth and greatness is rarely smooth or easy, but it's taking us where we need to go. How do we navigate life's challenges with grit, grace, and faith while leaning on God? Guest host Susie Larson welcomes Pastor Tim Timberlake. He'll share biblical truth and practical advice on how to tackle everything from hard conversations to major life pivots. Learn how to ride The Bumpy Road to Better on our next Equipped.

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The Bumpy Road to Better by Tim Timberlake

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If someone asked you, "What do I need to believe to be a Christian?" what would you say? Sometimes the best answer is the simplest one and one many of us learned in Sunday School in that little song, "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so!" Do you know that Jesus loves you? Do you know why it's so important for your own life and for those who don't yet know Jesus? Chris Brooks and Pastor John S. Dickerson review what Christians believe and why it matters!

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Jesus Loves Me: Christian Essentials for the Head and the Heart by John S. Dickerson

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