WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Let’s Call for a ‘People Day’ and celebrate humans.

I refuse to worship mother earth.

There is no proof of man caused catastrophic climate change.

When they can prove what caused the Ice Age and the Little Ice Age, I might listen to them.

There goal: de-industrialize the West. But not China, India or Russia…

Mark Lanier, in the Biblical Literacy Class, concludes his study of Romans 1:16-17 in context.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, from the pulpit of Champion Forest, concludes: Who is the Church?

Prayer of Terry Lowry: Father God, Do we sneak up on you when we lift pleas to your throne room? Do we surprise you with our cries for help and guidance? …

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.

LET’S HAVE PEOPLE DAY – NOT EARTH DAY

Discussed by Dr. Bonner Cohen
with Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (www.cfact.org)

Part 1 of 2

Is there evidence that the climate cartel was a corrupt enterprise based on false allegations of man-caused catastrophic climate change?

Today, Dr. Bonner Cohen answers this question as he explains the absurd ideas of Earth Day, green energy, and “climate change”. Dr. Cohen is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow.

Click here to read Dr. Bonner Cohen’s op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What has Earth Day meant to people since its inception 55 years ago? Dr. Bonner Cohen explains some of the history of Earth Day and why many nations are abandoning the original purpose behind it.

Are more and more people waking up to the destruction that green energy is forcing upon the world?

Do ordinary people want more or less electric vehicles?

Do ordinary people want to see wind turbines and solar arrays destroy natural beauty? Dr. Bonner Cohen explains the many, many problems that green energy construction and why many people simply do not want them.

PART 2 OF 2 - LET’S HAVE PEOPLE DAY – NOT EARTH DAY

Discussed by Dr. Bonner Cohen
with Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (www.cfact.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What did Obama’s science advisor, John Holdren, suggest nations around the world do to lower their carbon imprint? Dr. Bonner Cohen discusses the details and reveals which nation benefited the most from the Obama policies.

Is the Trump Administration reversing all this?

Should we call for a “People Day” to be celebrated around the world?

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THE PRICE OF DONUTS

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

There was a certain Professor of Religion named Dr. Christianson who taught at a small college in the Western United States. Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course his or her freshman year regardless of his or her major. – Anonymous author

*Edited for time and content.

To read the full story, click here.

ROMANS 1:16-17

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

Day 5

Professor Dr. Harvey Floyd: “The most simple thing about the Gospel is Christ died for our sins. The most profound thing about the Gospel is Christ died for our sins.”

Mark Lanier began a new series on the Book of Romans a few weeks ago. This week, he discusses Romans 1:16-17, studying and dissecting the literary context of the verses and why they make a difference in our lives today.

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:

Yesterday, Mark used Scripture after Scripture to explain why it is important to dissect and understand the meaning of different words in the Bible and why there are often different meanings for the same word. Click on our archives if you missed that segment.

Dissection of Romans 1:16-17

What does the righteousness “of” God mean? Mark explains five different possible meanings. Click on the above link and fast-forward to the one-hour mark for the illustrations and to take notes.

What does righteousness mean? Is God’s righteousness considered fairness or justice?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Have you been “delivered from…”? What do you need to be delivered from today? Think about it. Pray about it!

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

TEAM JESUS

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a twelve-week sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. In this series, he and others from CFBC will offer hope and encouragement as we discover our true identity in Christ and how it effects our daily life.

This week, Pastor Jarrett wants to know if you’re really on Team Jesus. Are you unified with other believers? Are you maturing in your faith and helping others grow, too?

NOTE: This sermon was preached on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Scripture Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett discussed the first of three marks of maturity: how we think. Today, he completes his thoughts on the importance of watching how we speak to and love one other. Check out our archives to get caught up if you missed that segment.


How to Speak (vs 15)

Should Christians “put someone in their place”?

Should Christians be rude or mean when correcting or pointing out sin?

How did Paul urge us to speak to others?


How to Love (vs 16)

What does love look like?

Is love merely words – or actions, too?

Will an argument ever convince someone that Jesus is love?


FUN FACT: The word “love” is written 13 times in the book of Ephesians! It must be important!


FINAL THOUGHTS:

Unity and maturity. For the sake of Team Jesus, let’s make sure we are fighting for both.

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

Father God,

Do we sneak up on you when we lift pleas to your throne room? Do we surprise you with our cries for help and guidance? Are you near or far away?

You, O Lord, have declared that you are near, not far off. You are ever-present and always with us. You are near to all who call upon you in truth. May we not tremble or be afraid.

We shout “Hallelujah!” because we know that you walk with us each day, holding us in the palm of your hands. Oh Father, you even know the number of hairs on our head and the number of grains of sand by the sea.

Father, fill us with your presence. Jesus, grant us joy and peace. Through the Holy Spirit, may we abound in hope.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen