WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

University educators are sounding the alarm.

Students no longer arrive at college prepared to engage with full-length texts.

But what does this mean?

The Decline Of The Texas Public Education System.

Is Mexico a good neighbor?

Why is Mexico Not Acting Like an Ally with the U.S.?

Was Madura a narco-terrorist worthy of arrest?

Was Madura a false friend of Democracies?

And: Victor Davis Hanson: American Cannot Survive Race Tribalism.

The Segments this week with Mark Lanier: NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST JESUS.
  Listen to each segment this week.

This week Pastor Stephens enthusiastically teaches on LOVING OUR COMMUNITY.
  Listen to each segment this week.

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 DECLINE OF THE TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Discussed by Matthew McCormick
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

University educators are sounding the alarm that students no longer arrive at college prepared to engage with full-length texts. But what does this mean?

Today, new guest Matthew McCormick discusses this extremely troubling news and what must be done to reverse the trend. Matthew is a K-12 Education Policy Analyst for the Next Generation Texas initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Matthew’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are Texas student assessment results disappointing?

Who has been controlling the education system in Texas for decades: Conservatives or Liberals?

Are many students really unprepared for college?

Why has the Texas Legislature charged the Texas State Board of Education Members to begin reversing decades of declining literacy? Matthew discusses what the SBOE has been tasked with and whether or not their goal is attainable if nothing changes within individual school districts.

What is the American Library Association? Are they Conservative or Liberal?

What does Matthew McCormick foresee for the future of K-12 education in Texas if academic guidelines are truly changed?

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MEXICO IS NOT ACTING LIKE A U.S. ALLY

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is the Mexican Moreno Regime acting like an enemy of the US? And should the US not re-authorize the USMCA trade agreement without demanding concessions?

Joshua Trevino is an expert in Western Hemisphere politics and the Chief Transformation Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read more on this topic from Joshua Trevino.

If you’d like to watch the full episode of The Hard Country “After Venezuela, Watch Mexico”, click here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was Madura a narco terrorist worthy of arrest? Was Madura a false friend of Democracies?

Did the Mexican government condemn and reject the military actions of the US?

Will the comments of the Mexican government harm the relationship between President Trump, the US, and Mexico? Joshua Trevino says: “President Trump has shown nothing but generosity and forbearance to the Mexicans and in return the Mexican state, from the President on down, has shown him great disrespect.”

Is the Mexican government afraid to clamp down on the narco terrorists because of their strength or because they are profiting handsomely from narco activities?

If the cartels are finally stopped and the Mexican government tumbles, what will happen?

What is the real reason so many citizens of Mexico desire to come to America? Joshua Trevino shares his own families’ immigration story.

What is the purpose of the US/Mexico/Canada Agreement?

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AMERICAN CANNOT SURVIVE RACE TRIBALISM

Discussed by Victor Davis Hanson
with Victor Davis Hanson (www.victorhanson.com)

I am sure you’ve seen the videos. Or at least heard a news piece or two about this:

A disturbing, racially charged street fight occurred in Cincinnati a few weekends ago, with a man and woman beaten to a pulp even after being knocked unconscious.

This has been all but ignored by the corporate media. Why?

Today, we are airing a clip from Victor Davis Hanson with The Daily Signal, who believes that the fight does not align with the MSMS’s narrative of America as a place of “salad bowl tribal identification” instead of being a melting pot. In this clip, Victor breaks down the disturbing implications of the fight and reactions from people from across the nation.

Click here to watch the video from Victor Davis Hanson.

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NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST JESUS

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

Day 3

Last year, Mark Lanier began a lengthy study on the Book of Romans. He and others took a break over the holidays from Romans to study other areas of the Bible. This week, Romans is back and the focus is on the fact that God is merciful and just and there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ.

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 REALITY OF CONDEMNATION:

Mark explains “condemnation” using a current court case he is trying in California. It’s a BIG DEAL!

What did a courtroom look like in Ancient Times? What was discussed? How was the verdict decided? Is God really just and kind? If He is, why does hell exist? Mark quotes from a book by atheist Richard Dawkins, which we will not link because it is not worth reading (for obvious reasons).

Is God’s character different in the Old Testament than it is in the New Testament?

Must we still take heed to the words found in the Bible? Does it really apply to us today? But what about all the “wrath stuff”? (Psalm 7:11) Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 50-minute mark to view the quote from CS Lewis that Mark uses.


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

LOVING OUR COMMUNITY

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

Day 3

CHAMPION FOREST ADVANCES THE KINGDOM BY MAKING DISCIPLES, LOVING THE COMMUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is on week two of a short three-week sermon series entitled PRIORITIES. Last week, he preached on the importance of not only being a disciple for Jesus, but also making disciples of others. This week, he preaches from Luke 10:25-37 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan.

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

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who was the man who needed help? Why didn’t the people who passed by want to help him? Was their hesitation to help understandable to others hearing this Parable by Jesus?

Who was the Good Samaritan? Why did he decide to help the wounded man?

Why was the way that Jesus told this Parable so important? Pastor Jarrett puts it this way: “The Samaritan saw him, felt compassion, and that compassion moved him to action… He did what he could with what he had.”

Who is considered to be our neighbor today? Better question to ask yourself: Who can I be a neighbor to?

THINK ABOUT THIS: Jesus never called the man a “good” Samaritan. We added that in! Why?


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

Heavenly Father,

Impart your wisdom and righteousness in your saints.

Today, speak to each saint through your Word and the Holy Spirit.

Teach us your precepts and prune us when necessary.

May we proclaim that Jesus Christ is the only way, that He is the truth, and through Him we have eternal life.

Father, as your children, may we be led by your Holy Spirit.

Fill each saint with hope, joy, and peace. May we abound in hope.

Now, let’s be going steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in and through Christ Jesus, our labor is not in vain.

And Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

Praying in the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen