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Spiritual Price for Political Silence

Because Christians by and large abandoned politics, evil filled the void.

People of faith have a civic responsibility to be informed and involved.

Steps we must take….

Mark Lanier concludes his lesson on: Romans, Adoption, and the Christian Walk

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes: The Right Response to Palm Sunday.

Closing in Prayer:
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for another day to serve you and your creation.
Thank you for being ever-present in my life.
Walk with me today, O Lord. Let me see others with your eyes. May I silently pray for many, lifting them to your throne room. More Below…

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

THE SPIRITUAL PRICE OF POLITICAL SILENCE

Discussed by Christy Chavers Stutzman
with Christy Chavers Stutzman (www.booksbychristy.org/)

Part 1 of 3

Christy Chavers Stutzman is a small-business owner, a music composer, a former teacher, and former Indiana State Representative. She has written for The Washington Times, The Daily Signal, and is a featured opinion writer for The Washington Stand by the Family Research Council. She has been a featured radio and podcast guest and a keynote speaker at political, Christian, and pro-life events across the country.

Today, Christy discusses her new book, “The Spiritual Price of Political Silence”, urging Christians everywhere to become involved in the political process.

Click here to order your copy today!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Which groups in America are more politically active than others? Why have they been more effective?

Too often, Christians are silent when it comes to political matters. What has been the result of this silence? Christy shares about her time spent around the world experiencing other cultures and how they are so vastly different from America.

PART 2 OF 3 - THE SPIRITUAL PRICE OF POLITICAL SILENCE

Discussed by Christy Chavers Stutzman
with Christy Chavers Stutzman (www.booksbychristy.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

People of faith have a civic responsibility to vote. Do they also have a civic responsibility to be politically active for candidates of their choice? Christy reminds us that the phrase “separation of church and state” is not found in the Constitution; it is a lie pushed by the Left.

In what ways can Christians be involved in a campaign? Christy shares some practical advice from her own experience in politics.

PART 3 OF 3 - THE SPIRITUAL PRICE OF POLITICAL SILENCE

Discussed by Christy Chavers Stutzman
with Christy Chavers Stutzman (www.booksbychristy.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the potential consequences of political silence among people of faith, both for individuals and for the nation as a whole?

When and why did our nation begin to decline?

When and why has the Church become silent?

Why did Christy write: “The Spiritual Price of Political Silence”? Click here to order your copy today!

Book References:

“Battle for the American Mind” by Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin.

“The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self” by Carl Trueman and Rod Dreher

ROMANS, ADOPTION, AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 5

WHEN WE THINK OF ADOPTION, WE THINK OF COUPLES WHO LONG FOR A CHILD TO HOLD IN THEIR ARMS FOREVER. BUT WHAT DID PAUL MEAN WHEN HE WROTE ABOUT US BEING ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week reminding us that we owe the flesh nothing because we are sons and daughters of the King through glory, not suffering.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

ROMAN ADOPTION: We are heirs through glory, not suffering. (Romans 8:17)

Who is an “heir”? How can we ALL be heirs of God? Mark nerds out a little bit more than usual and discusses compound words.

But wait a minute… this verse says we are fellow heirs with Christ and suffer with him – but we are also glorified with him? How is this possible?

POINTS FOR HOME:

You owe the flesh nothing. Stop paying it!

Approach the Father as an heir. Stop living in fear.

Suffering doesn’t mean that something has gone wrong. Walk through suffering knowing that it is a path to glory!

LUNCH TOPIC:

Is your primary emotional experience of God more like a slave before a master or a child before a good Father?

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

A RIGHT RESPONSE TO PALM SUNDAY

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE TO PALM SUNDAY? DO YOU TRULY APPRECIATE WHAT HAPPENED AND WHAT IS STILL HAPPENING TODAY?

This week, we are airing Pastor Jarrett Stephens Palm Sunday sermon from March 29, 2026. Pastor Jarrett preached about several people from Scripture who either prophesied about the death of Jesus or rejected the very idea of it.

Scripture Passage: Luke 19:28-40

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have you ever cried out HOSANNA in times of trouble or turmoil? Try it! It’s an amazing feeling to let go and let God!

WHAT IS THE RIGHT RESPONSE TO PALM SUNDAY?

Welcome Jesus. (John 12:12-13)

Celebrate Jesus. (Matthew 21:8-9; Psalm 118:24; 1 Samuel 6:1-3; 5; 14-15)

Surrender to Jesus. (Psalm 24:3-4; 7-10)

Who can be in the presence of God? Will He open the door to anyone at any time no matter what?

Judson Van DeVenter wrote the famous hymn: “I Surrender All”. Why did he write it? What was the motivation? Pastor Jarrett closes the sermon reading the lyrics.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here .

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Colossians 3:12-13 (ESV) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Gracious Heavenly Father,

Thank you for another day to serve you and your creation.

Thank you for being ever-present in my life.

Walk with me today, O Lord. Let me see others with your eyes. May I silently pray for many, lifting them to your throne room.

Pain, sorrow, troubles, anxiety, and depression are rampant, hidden within so many as they struggle to take another step. Hear their pleas, Father, and hold them close.

Help me to be compassionate, showing kindness with gentleness and patience.

As you have forgiven me, O Lord, remind me to forgive others.

Now, here I am. Flow through this humble servant.

And if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name I pray.

Amen