WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Navigating Marriage Challenges in the Next Season of Life

Do the struggles of life end when we enter the middle-ages of life?

Are relationships harder to maintain as we age?

Learning to view marriage through the lens of the Gospel Perspective.

Should we be mirroring Christ in all we do – even in our marriages?

Why should older couples mentor younger couples?

Fourth Segment: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with Mark Lanier -
  AI and the Theology of Science.

Fourth Segment: Young Adult Pastor Emory Cothen, Champion Forest -
  Take Heart

Today’s closing prayer:
Father God,
With thanksgiving in our hearts, we lift this humble prayer to you. 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.

NAVIGATING MARRIAGE CHALLENGES IN THE NEXT SEASON OF LIFE

Discussed by Pastor Larry McCall
with Walking Like Jesus Ministries (www.WLJMinistries.org)

Part 1 of 3

Today, Pastor Larry McCall offers hope and encouragement to couples who are navigating marriages challenges in the next season of life. He is a pastor, author, speaker, and author. Pastor Larry is the Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries.

Click here to order a copy of Pastor Larry McCall’s latest book: “A Seasoned Marriage: Living the Gospel in the Middle Years and Beyond”.

Click here for more information about Pastor Larry McCall and Walking Like Jesus Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do the struggles of life end when we enter the middle-ages of life?

Are relationships harder to maintain as we age?

The problems our adult children face creep into our day-to-day routine. Grandchildren not only add joy in our hearts, but sorrow also. How can we prepare for both?

How can health issues as we age affect our relationship with our adult children and grandchildren?

PART 2 OF 3 - NAVIGATING MARRIAGE CHALLENGES IN THE NEXT SEASON OF LIFE

Discussed by Pastor Larry McCall
with Walking Like Jesus Ministries (www.WLJMinistries.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Marriage definitely has it’s challenges. How are the later years of marriage harder/different than the early years?

What are some of the misconceptions about marriage in the later years?

How can we all learn to view marriage through the lens of the Gospel Perspective?

Should we be mirroring Christ in all we do – even in our marriages?

Why should older couples mentor younger couples?

PART 3 OF 3 - NAVIGATING MARRIAGE CHALLENGES IN THE NEXT SEASON OF LIFE

Discussed by Pastor Larry McCall
with Walking Like Jesus Ministries (www.WLJMinistries.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the “empty-nest-syndrome” real?

How can Larry McCall’s latest book “A Seasoned Marriage: Living the Gospel in the Middle Years and Beyond” help married couples navigate the middle-to-later years of marriage, including issues with adult children and grandchildren?

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AI AND THE THEOLOGY OF SCIENCE

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

Day 4

Are we playing “god” with Artificial Intelligence? What does it mean to be a human? Should we continue developing AI or slam on the brakes? Furthermore, what can we learn about AI from the Bible?

Mark Lanier is back from his wonderful summer vacation. This week, he will be teaching a stand-alone lesson on the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI as it ties into the theology of science.

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:

THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH AND SCIENCE

Have we been deceived to believe that faith and science are at war with each other? Mark gives one great example of faith furthering science and the benefits we still derive from it today.

Does science diminish or magnify God’s power and might? (Psalm 19:1)

How do God, the Bible, and theology fill in the gaps that science misses? Mark quotes his good friend, Alister McGrath: “AI is a tool that helps us read God’s Book of Nature more clearly, not a replacement for the Author of that Book.”

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

TAKE HEART

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

WHAT DO YOU DO FIRST WHEN YOU ARE FACED WITH A SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION? DO YOU TRY TO FIX IT ON YOUR OWN? OR DO YOU RUN TO GOD?

This week, Champion Forest Baptist Church Young Adults Pastor Emory Cothen encourages us to TAKE HEART and remember that God is in control of ALL things.

Scripture Reference: Mark 6:45-56

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon notes here.

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

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

JESUS SPEAKS (vs 50)

Do you believe that Jesus can truly help you – that he can truly calm your fears? Pastor Emory gives just a few examples of others who were fearful, but Jesus’ words calmed them.

Matthew 9:2b; Matthew 9:22a; John 16:31-33; Mark 6:51-52; Exodus 3:14

TAKE HEART

Remember that Jesus is who he says he is. He always has been and always will be.

Remember that Jesus is still on the throne and he has made a way for us.

Remember that no matter your circumstances, Jesus will see, he will show up, and he will speak.

JESUS GOT IN THE BOAT (vs 51-56)

Why did Jesus get in the boat with the disciples? Pastor Emory reminds us that Jesus WANTS to be with us. He WANTS to help us. It’s our responsibility, though, to cry out for the help.

What happened to the storm the second Jesus got in the boat?

How many times has God come through for you? If your prayer wasn’t answered immediately, did you keep crying out or did you harden your heart? OUCH! Think about that one for a minute….


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.

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PRAYER

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

Father God,

With thanksgiving in our hearts, we lift this humble prayer to you.

Your precious son, Jesus Christ, has reached down and washed away the sins of those who have bowed their knee and cried out for forgiveness. O Hallelujah! We are saved forevermore!

We pray now, Father, for those who have not experienced salvation. You are filled with grace and mercy. Show them your love.

May they acknowledge your Lordship and cry out in repentance. May they seek forgiveness and receive salvation.

Lead us as we share the Good News that Jesus saves all who come to him seeking salvation.

Father God, may we hear your voice speaking to us as we read your Word. You are our God and Savior. You are our hope all the day long.

Show us your truths, Lord, and teach us your ways. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for you are faithful and will keep your promises.

Accept our prayer, O God, lifted to your throne room in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Grant us a glimpse of heaven as we walk this side of glory.

Amen