WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Meet David Cook

While serving in the Texas House, David Cook’s peers recognized his leadership qualities.

David Cook assisted in passing legislation to protect women and girls’ rights in sports and bathrooms and placing the Ten Commandments back in public schools.

Plus: Valoree Swanson was asked if she ever imagined, in her worst nightmare, the need to defend females in the sports’ arena or in their private spaces?

Segment Three: Mark Lanier's Biblical-Literacy Lesson -
   An Overview: The Big Debate

Segment Three: Pastor Jarrett Stephens, Champion Forest -
  Do You Have A Finishing Faith

Today’s closing prayer:
All-Knowing Father,
Be gracious and merciful to me today, Lord. Remember not the rebellion inside me.. 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.

MEET DAVID COOK: CANDIDATE FOR TEXAS STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 22

Discussed by David Cook
with David Cook (www.davidcookfortexas.com/)

David Cook is the former Mayor of Mansfield, Texas (a suburb of Dallas/Ft. Worth) and the current Texas State House Representative for District 96 (elected in 2020).

David Cook has now thrown his hat in the ring for Texas State Senate, District 22.

Click here for more information about David Cook and his campaign for Texas State Senator, District 22.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

While serving in the Texas House, did David Cook’s peers recognize his leadership qualities?

While serving as mayor of Mansfield and as a Texas State Representative, how has David Cook protected our faith, families, and freedoms? David Cook discusses some of the Legislation that he has helped pass over the past five years, such as protecting women and girls’ rights in sports and bathrooms and placing the Ten Commandments back in public schools.

How does David Cook plan to continue to make a difference in the lives of all Texans if elected to the State Senate?

Click here to help support David Cook’s campaign for Texas State Senator, District 22.

DOES GOD’S LAW TRUMP TRAFFIC LAWS? OUCH!

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Because of my disobedience, I have conditioned myself to accept or disregard traffic laws. Has this pre-conditioning of choosing when to obey spilled over into my spiritual life?

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge gives us hope and encouragement as we navigate life as sinners in need of a Savior.

Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and Truth for You Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has God clearly communicated His precepts and teachings to us?

Are God’s guardrails designed to protect us from pain and sorrow?

Does our disobedience cause God pain? Pastor Ed discusses God’s discipline for His children – believer and non-believer alike – and His sadness when we disregard His Word and plan for our lives.

If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, please feel free to contact Pastor Ed here.

VALOREE SWANSON: CAMPAIGN FOR RE-ELECTION TO TEXAS HOUSE, DISTRICT 150

Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)

Valoree Swanson is once again running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives District 150.

But why should we vote for her? Get to know her a little bit today in this short interview…

Click here to learn more about Valoree Swanson.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What valuable lessons did Valoree Swanson learn from her father, an entrepreneur and small businessman?

As a grassroots activist, did Valoree Swanson see first-hand how government can either protect or destroy life?

SIDE NOTE: Valoree Swanson has endorsed Texas State Board of Education Candidate, Tiffany Nelson. Tiffany will be a guest on the show on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Did Valoree Swanson ever imagine, in her worst nightmare, the need to defend females in the sports’ arena or in their private spaces?

Is there still much to accomplish in protecting our families, our freedoms, and our faith?

Click here to help support Valoree Swanson’s re-election campaign to the Texas House, District 150.

ROMANS 7: THE BIG DEBATE - AN OVERVIEW

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

Day 3

Mark Lanier has been teaching on the Book of Romans for a while now (since April of this year). This week, he dives in Romans 7, an often-debated passage of Scripture.

PROBLEM #1: Was Paul “Converted”?

PROBLEM #2: Were Christianity and Judaism separate for Paul?

PROBLEM #3: Did Paul have a clean break at Damascus?

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 discussed some of Paul’s background…

When was Paul’s “Christian experience”?

What were Paul’s Jewish claims? (Acts 23:6; Philippians 3:4-5; 2 Corinthians 11:22)

What was Paul’s “revelation”? Was it a conversion or a call to a mission? (Galatians 1:15-16; Acts 26:16)

What changed for Paul? Was he still Jewish? Did the Scripture change for him? Or did Paul just learn something new?

Why did Paul use very specific language? How does that translate for us today? (Romans 9:11; Romans 3:25)


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

A FINISHING FAITH

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

Day 3

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you have been challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, Pastor Jarrett finally completes this fantastic series, MORE, with an emphasis on finishing this life strong, reminding us that our focus determines our finish.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:1-3

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:

KEEP YOUR FOCUS: Look Around

Why is it important to have people around us cheering us on and encouraging us daily in our walk with God?

How can those in the Hall of Faith encourage us?

NOTE: No matter what church you go to, join a Sunday school class, Life Group, or small group! What are you waiting for?!?


KEEP YOUR FOCUS: Look Within

What is hindering you from running a fully faithful Christian walk? What do you need to throw aside because it is not helping your faith? What do you need to lay down?

Are you trying to run this Christian race as a sprinter? Pastor Jarrett recalls the three-legged race during Field Day in school, where it’s impossible to go fast and go far at the same time!


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

All-Knowing Father,

Be gracious and merciful to me today, Lord. Remember not the rebellion inside me. Forget all the times I have shaken my fist at you.

Be patient and gentle with me. Guide my steps as I surrender completely to your Holy Spirit.

Speak through all of my words and actions, Lord Jesus. Not my will, but yours.

Hear the pleas of your saints. Answer their cries for salvation for family members and friends.

As this day continues to unfold, may the harvest be abundant.

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

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

Amen.