WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

How does our society protect their children?

Recent Article in the ASA accuses those wanting to protect children accused of being colonizers afflicted with a Christian Worldview.

Gary Schneeberger with Focus on the Family joins us discussing: words.

As Christ-followers, what word or words should we strive to be known by?

PLUS: Know the facts about organ donation.

Organ harvesting is big money.

You should not sign a donor card without knowing the facts.

First Segment: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with Mark Lanier -
  Who is Jesus Christ?

First Segment: Pastor Justin Holcomb, Champion Forest -
  DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Today’s closing prayer:
Father God,
Today, am I the man you want me to be? 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.

“COLONIZERS” SHOULD LET KIDS BE SEXUALIZED? NO – I DON’T THINK SO!

Discussed by Glenn Stanton
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

If a civilization is civil, it must stubbornly judge everything in relation to how it serves the most tender qualities of the child. Today, Glenn Stanton discusses a recent article which basically says that Christian parents should just let their kids be sexualized. Glenn Stanton is the Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family.

 PLEASE NOTE: We will not be linking the Leftist, bias article published in the American Sociological Association on our website. However, you can click here to view Glenn Stanton’s op-ed on this topic, which includes the link.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are children born innocent?

Should there be boundaries between those desiring to sexualize children and the children they are trying to touch/reach?

In the recent article published in the American Sociological Association, were those protecting children depicted as “colonizers” informed by a Christian worldview? Glenn Stanton reads a portion of the study/article and it just might make your blood boil!

Is their focus to abolish “age-of-sexual-consent” protections and to advance their perverse mission?

Is the ideology found in the American Sociological Association article in the best interest of children? Glenn Stanton points out that the American Sociological Association supports and platforms these insane ideas – and that is what is truly alarming. In fact, Glenn calls them “problematic cults”.

Should parents teach their children from a very early age that no one is to touch their private parts and, if someone does, to tell them or another adult about the inappropriate behavior?

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DO OUR WORDS MATTER?

Discussed by Gary Schneeberger
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law.”

Gary Schneeberger is the assistant to the president for media relations at Focus on the Family. Today, he talks about the importance of words and why we should follow God’s Word above all else.

Click here to read the article which inspired this interview written by Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family.

Click here for more information about Gary Schneeberger.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What word did the Merrian-Webster pick for the Word of the Year for 2024?

What word did the Oxford University Press pick for the Word of the Year for 2024?

As Christ-followers, what word or words should we strive to be known by?

What words does Jim Daly suggest we focus on for 2025?

How should we approach 2025? What can we do to grow closer with the Lord and be a witness for the Kingdom?

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KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION

Discussed by Victor Nieves
with Life Issues Institute (LifeIssues.org)

When we visit the DMV to get our driver’s license or renew it, we are encouraged to register as an organ donor. However, there are several moral and ethical issues which must be addressed and fully understood before doing so.

Today, Victor Nieves explains why he is opposed to the concept of organ donation after death. Victor Nieves is the President of Life Issues Institute and the host of their half-hour weekly radio program Straight Talk on Life Issues. He is also the author of “Conservative Prudence”,  an Amazon #1 new release.

Click here to read more on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

If someone is registered as an organ donor, should they feel bad? If someone or a family member has received a donation organ, should they feel bad?

What are the ethical questions and troubling realities surrounding organ donation and organ harvesting? Click here for the HHS report.

What can we do to spread awareness about the lack of safeguards to protect both donors and recipients?

Click here to learn how you can remove your name from the national organ donation list.

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WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?

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

Day 1

This week, we are airing a special lesson from Mark Lanier on the explanation of who Jesus Christ is. He will discuss three things: the Pre-existent Christ, Jesus Christ as Fully God, and Participatory Language.

*Please Note: This lesson is unavailable in video form.

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:

PRE-EXISTENT CHRIST

Yesterday, Mark discussed who Jesus said he was (Revelation 22:13) and explained the concept of “theophany” using Genesis 16:7-16. He also began to explain the Scripture Passage that best explains the pre-existent Christ (John 1).

Why is it important to understand passages in Greek? Mark compares certain words found in John 1:1, John 1:6, and John 1:14.

How did Paul convey the concept of a pre-existent Christ? (Philippians 2:5-11)

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

DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Discussed by Justin Holcomb
with God Made All of Me (www.GodMadeAllOfMe.com)

Day 1

DO YOU EVER ACCIDENTALLY FALL ASLEEP IN CHURCH? I THINK WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF THAT FROM TIME TO TIME! WELL – DON’T FALL ASLEEP LISTENING TO THE SERMON EACH DAY THIS WEEK! THAT’S WHAT THE ENEMY – THE DEVIL – WANTS. SO STAY AWAKE AND PAY ATTENTION!

Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor Justin Holcomb has a great sermon for us to kick off the year – reminding us that we must always be willing to know more about God as we grow in our faith and throw seeds to others as we share the Gospel.

Find Pastor Justin Holcomb’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did anyone in the Bible ever fall asleep before the Lord? Pastor Justin mentions a few: Samuel, Eli, and even the disciples.

Why does the devil want us asleep? Does he want us to ignore a Great Awakening?

Who was the very first person to fall asleep in church (as recorded in the Bible)? Pastor Justin gives the context behind Acts 20 Tune in tomorrow as reads verses 7-9.

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,

Today, am I the man you want me to be?

Am I the husband, father, grandfather you want me to be?

Am I the soldier you want me to be?

Not my will, Father, but yours.

You are the potter. I am the clay.

I surrender all to you today. All.

Guide my words and actions throughout this day.

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

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen