The Equipped with Thann Bennett

The Equipped is a once-a-week broadcast hosted by Thann Bennett that provides Jesus followers a portion-controlled way to stay aware of world events without being consumed by them. The Equipped is intentionally optimistic, eternally focused, and service-oriented. By tuning in to The Equipped, you will be informed but not consumed, focused on the True and beautiful, and equipped to serve.

The plan and the olive 01/24/2026

The plan and the olive You are the plan! It's one of the most remarkable things about being a Jesus follower, that the God of the universe chose you to be the method by which the finished work of Jesus on the cross is shared with the world! This reality should shape the way you view this week's headline news, and it should certainly give new meaning to the way in which you see the beauty of the olive. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39850620

Tinderbox, mission, and rain 01/17/2026

Tinderbox, mission, and rain Do you know your precise mission? Thann Bennett encourages you to be clear on just what it is you have been assigned by your heavenly Father. In headline news, there are tinderbox situations all around the world. Learn how you can intentionally inject Truth into them and let the rain of God's Word refresh your soul! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39758300

Midnight raid 01/10/2026

Midnight raid Birthdays and kickoffs. Overstories and understories. Midnight raids and unrest. Join Thann Bennett to consider all of this and more through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Speaking of beautiful, what did God say to Jeremiah in his sleep that caused the prophet to wake up refreshed? Tune in to find out! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39675230

Spies and jammed signals 01/03/2026

Spies and jammed signals Your very life depends on your ability to hear from God, and the enemy is working desperately to interrupt and disrupt that communication. On this week's episode, Thann Bennett discusses the wartime parallels to this Truth. In headline news, Thann discusses two current day war operations and also a high stakes meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and Israel. Finally, in the beautiful, we consider something old and something new as we ring in the new year! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39520045

Good, better, best 12/27/2025

Good, better, best A football victory chant that speaks of your long anticipation of a Savior! Also, headline news viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and an image that points to the revealing! Merry Christmas to all of The Equipped family! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39520010

Would you like a sample? 12/20/2025

Would you like a sample? Thann asks a life changing question on this week's episode: "Would you like a sample?" If you say yes, it will change your life! Also, headline news considered through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and the beauty of anticipation in the Advent season! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39475960

Create a category 12/13/2025

Create a category Have you ever purchased a new car or shirt or lawnmower and then suddenly noticed that same car or shirt or mower everywhere you look? It is your Reticular Activating System creating new categories for you to notice! On this week's episode of The Equipped, Thann Bennett discusses how to harness this phenomenon for spiritual growth in your life! Also, headline news including, "You're fired" and "You're pardoned!" Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39388825

Send over end 12/06/2025

Send over end A National Guard shooting in Washington, DC, a double tap strike in the Caribbean, and progress toward peace between Russia and Ukraine. Thann Bennett considers all three stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. In The True segment, why 'send' is so much greater than 'end,' and in The Beautiful segment, how unexpected surprises add beauty to your world! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39296315

Exploding slippers 11/29/2025

Exploding slippers Exploding slippers, a mass abduction in Nigeria, a Republican president and Democrat Socialist mayor meet face-to-face, and a U.S. Senator is accused of sedition. Join Thann to consider all of these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Speaking of the beautiful, Thanksgiving week affords you the opportunity to increase the beauty in your life by choosing gratitude! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39185985

Negative space 11/22/2025

Negative space Does your life have negative space? If not, you are missing out on significant beauty! Also, do you know the difference between a bruise and an injury? Finally, headline news this week includes money matters, a new Board of Peace, and votes in Congress to order the Department of Justice to release additional files related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. We'll view all these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39129720

Easily found 11/15/2025

Easily found Are you where you are supposed to be? Are you doing what you are supposed to be doing? When Jesus comes looking for you, will you be easily found? Thann Bennett shares why the answers to these questions are critical for your preparedness to follow the call of Christ on your life. Also, headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and what stirring a cup of coffee has to do with activating the beauty in your life! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/39038670

Now I know 11/08/2025

Now I know Nigeria is a country of particular concern, the U.S. government remains shutdown but SNAP is partially restored, and a major question on foreign affairs at the U.S. Supreme Court. Thann Bennett will consider these headline stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. Also, in The True segment, why you should be exclaiming, "Now I know!" Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38954875

Been here before 11/01/2025

Been here before "Act like you've been here before!" Thann Bennett will share why this instruction applies to your life! Also, the call was just 24 seconds long, but it was evidence of a life's purpose served. Thann explains in The Beautiful segment and in between, headline news viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38862735

But for a moment 10/25/2025

But for a moment An indictment and a pardon, a title no more, and the World Series is set. Thann Bennett will consider those headline news stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. The True includes a llama and The Beautiful reminds you that beauty matters! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38773895

Those who dreamed 10/18/2025

Those who dreamed The hostages are home! This week on The Equipped, Thann Bennett discusses how you should respond to the joyous news. Also, are you speaking to a king today? Finally, the beauty in your life is synced with eternity! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38622245

Living color 10/11/2025

Living color Your life was meant to be seen and lived in vivid color! It should leap off the page and impact those around you! Thann Bennett explores both the Truth and the beauty of this concept. Also, there is tentative hope in the Middle East, a government shutdown is into its second week, and the FDA approves an abortion pill. How can you be the hands and feet of Jesus in each of these stories? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38544555

Already in progress 10/04/2025

Already in progress "We now join the following program already in progress." You've heard that phrase before, and it should inform the way you think about eternity! Thann Bennett explains on this episode, and also considers headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and the beautiful balm of a surrendered soul. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38455780

Love your enemies 09/27/2025

Love your enemies How is it possible to love your enemies to the extent you are willing to forgive them and invite them into relationship with Jesus? Thann Bennett considers this challenge through the lens of Truth, beauty, and headline news. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38361390

The pre-teen Messiah 09/20/2025

The pre-teen Messiah Evil has reared its head in a major way by way of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Join Thann Bennett to stand on Truth and search for beauty even in the midst of dark days. Also, Jesus was just twelve years old when He asserted His identity as the Messiah. How would you respond if a pre-teen from your neighborhood made such a claim? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38285155

Depleted 09/13/2025

Depleted The department of war, resigning Prime Ministers, and changing the rules. Thann Bennett considers those headline stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful on this week's episode. Also, do you feel depleted? There is a way to allow that depletion to usher in a mighty move of God! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38203395

Herald on the run 09/06/2025

Herald on the run Have you ever asked God, what impact am I having? Thann Bennett invites you to consider how the answer to that question might involve a herald on the run. Also, headline stories viewed through the lens of the True and the beautiful, and a reminder about the sweetness of the season! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38076585

Kevin and Rick 08/30/2025

Kevin and Rick Kevin and Rick might sound like a couple of dads from the neighborhood or two guys from your small group, but they are actually feeder pigs! Thann Bennett explains what Kevin and Rick have to do with you on this week's episode. Also, headline stories including the passing of Dr. James Dobson, a former national security advisor's home and office are raided, and a board member of the Federal Reserve is fired. Tune in to consider each through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/38024590

To do or not to do? 08/23/2025

To do or not to do? Go. Wait. Do. Don't. Which is it? Or is it both? Thann Bennett explores what Scripture has to say on the matter. Also, headline stories include peace talks that are more talk than peace. Finally, in The Beautiful segment, stop and watch the butterflies! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37926525

The crazy out there 08/16/2025

The crazy out there How can you be aware of the times and the news of the day without getting dragged into the chaos and the crazy? Thann Bennett shares in the True and in the Beautiful, he reminds us that our true treasure and beauty is found deep within the jars of clay that are our physical beings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37838705

Warring lions 08/09/2025

Warring lions Warring lions, starving hostages, jobs lost, not unanimous, and why color? We'll consider this week's headline news through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37734915

Ryno 08/02/2025

Ryno Meeting a childhood hero at the White House, but it wasn't the President. It was Ryno, as explained in The True on this week's episode. Then, headline stories include starvation in Gaza, the Epstein saga, and more trade deals. In The Beautiful segment, consider the distinct beauty of worn pages and a life well spent! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37641520

Don't say it 07/26/2025

Don't say it Don't say it! Don't even utter the word! Thann Bennett dares to say the word on this week's broadcast and explains why it is taboo– but shouldn't be! Also, headline stories include rare cuts, a repeat offender, and a championship identity. Tune in to The Equipped to consider these stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37548180

Travel light 07/19/2025

Travel light Pressure on Putin, the Department of Education resumes closure, and strike three! Thann Bennett shares how to view those headline stories through the lens of the True and the Beautiful, but not before considering the reality that Jesus is going to walk into your world today! Finally, in the beautiful segment, why you should be traveling light like a dandelion! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37462395

Yes and yes 07/12/2025

Yes and yes Flash flooding in Texas, a birthday bill signing, and political endorsements from church pulpits. Thann Bennett considers these headline stories through the lens of the True and the beautiful. In the True, should you sit or serve? In the beautiful, you can reflect the tender loving care of your Creator! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37350615

Pacts, fried eggs, and a snail on a pear 07/05/2025

Pacts, fried eggs, and a snail on a pear Pacts and constitutional limitations are the theme of this week's headline stories on The Equipped, but the focus is really on fried eggs and a snail on a pear! Join Thann Bennett to hear how all of that connects to the True and the beautiful in your world! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: /episode/index/show/d9df12af-1a72-4209-a76b-02a7013d43bf/id/37278240

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