WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Where did Mike Huckabee place President Trump’s Prayer?

Will Mike Huckabee be a good U.S. Ambassador to Israel?

Why did Ambassador Huckabee wear a yellow ribbon?

Plus: Texas is 49th in the nation when it comes to patient healthcare access.

Yet, Republicans in the Texas Legislature are voting to further restrict our access to health care.

Should our lawmakers in Austin focus on helping more patients receive care?

Mark Lanier, in the Biblical Literacy Class, continues with Romans 1:16-17 in context.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, from the pulpit of Champion Forest, continues with Who is the Church?

Prayer of Terry Lowry: Father God, Direct our paths in righteous living. Make known your ways, O Lord, and plant our feet between your guardrails…

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.

WILL MIKE HUCKABEE BE A GOOD US AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL?

Discussed by Jonathan Feldstein
with Genesis 123 Foundation (www.genesis123.co/)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Recently, the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, visited the Western Wall.

Today, Jonathan Feldstein discusses the significance of this visit, his prayer, and his words spoken at the ancient Temples. Jonathan is the President of the Genesis 123 Foundation.

NOTE: If you would like a prayer to be placed in the Western Wall on your behalf, please email: Prayers@Genesis123.co.

Click here to read Jonathan Feldstein’s article.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the significance of the Western Wall?

What was the prayer that Ambassador Mike Huckabee placed in a crack along the Western Wall? Jonathan Feldstein reveals why this is so significant. It’s pretty cool!

During his remarks in the shadow of the site of the ancient Temples, did Ambassador Huckabee recite Psalm 121?

Why did Ambassador Huckabee wear a yellow ribbon?

How many hostages remain captive by those living in Gaza including the Hamas? Are all of the hostages Jews – or are some Christians or even Israeli Muslim? Jonathan Feldstein discusses some disturbing details that you may not know unless you are a faithful listener to the program.

Does Ambassador Huckabee understand the promises outlined in Genesis 12:3?

Does Ambassador Huckabee understand that he is now the US Representative to God’s Chosen People?

Click here to help support Genesis 123 Foundation.

PROTECT PATIENT ACCESS IN TEXAS

Discussed by Ware Wendell
with Texas Watch (www.TexasWatch.org)

Part 1 of 2

Texas is 49th in the nation when it comes to patient healthcare access. In addition, Texas has the highest number of people in the nation without any health insurance.

Today, Ware Wendell reveals details about legislation that would drastically limit patient access to healthcare in Texas. Ware Wendell is the Executive Director for Texas Watch.

NOTE: Texas Watch is a non-partisan political organization.

Click here to sign the Protect Patient Access petition and for more information about House Bill 4806 and Senate Bill 30.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it hard for many Texans to access a doctor of their choice?

Should our lawmakers in Austin focus on helping more patients receive care?

Are Republican leaders advancing legislation that will benefit insurance companies and hinder patient access? Ware Wendell explains why he is so shocked that HB4806 and SB30 are being pushed by both sides of the aisles and why the bills are so devastating to patient care.

Why are insurance companies lobbying Texas Legislators for more protections?

PART 2 OF 2 - PROTECT PATIENT ACCESS IN TEXAS

Discussed by Ware Wendell
with Texas Watch (www.TexasWatch.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the 7th Amendment? Why should we do all we can to protect our rights to the 7th Amendment?

Do lobbyists and big insurance companies seem to have the ear of many Republicans in Austin? Click here for more information about the Lone Star Economic Alliance, which Ware Wendell warns about in response to this question.

Click here to help supportTexas Watch.

ROMANS 1:16-17

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

Day 4

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 discussed why Paul was so specific in his writings, especially when he wrote about the Gospel – or the Good News – and how it all boils down to Romans 1:16-17. Click on our archives if you missed that segment.

Dissection of Romans 1:16-17

Why did Paul warn of “stumbling blocks”? (1 Corinthians 1:23)

Have you ever felt ashamed of the Gospel? (Mark 8:38)

Was Paul ever ashamed? (1 Corinthians 1:18; Psalm 77:11-15)

Mark poses this rhetorical question: Who needs the power of God? (Romans 7:5; Romans 6:16; Romans 1:32; Romans 5:12; Romans 5:17; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:26)

Why is it important to study the context of words found in Scripture? Is it also important to understand the different meanings for the same word found in Scripture? (Genesis 26:31; Exodus 14:13; 2 Samuel 23:10; 1 Chronicles 19:12; 2 Chronicles 12:27; Psalm 12:5; Proverbs 2:7; Proverbs 11:4; Job 20:20; Job 30:15)

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 4

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 encouraged us with Paul’s plea for unity in the Church at Ephesus, reminding us that we all have something to contribute to Team Jesus. Check out our archives to get caught up if you missed that segment.

MATURITY (vs 7-16)

What are “equipping gifts” (vs 11-12)? Are we commanded to use our equipping gifts?

Who is really in charge of Team Jesus? Who is on the field? Who is in the dugout, cheering on the team? Do we all have something to contribute? Pastor Jarrett briefly talked about this yesterday, but expands on the Team today.

What is the purpose of Team Jesus? Are we really commanded to use our spiritual gifts to further God’s Kingdom? (vs 13)

What does maturity in Christ look like? How do we know if we are “mature in Christ”? (vs 14-16) Pastor Jarrett discusses the first of three marks of maturity: how we think. Tune in tomorrow as he completes his thoughts on the importance of watching how we speak to and love one another.

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,

Direct our paths in righteous living. Make known your ways, O Lord, and plant our feet between your guardrails.

Fill us with gladness, joy, and hope that is everlasting. Shine through your saints, Lord Jesus.

May we not be a stumbling block in word or deed. May we sow seeds bountifully.

Open the hearts of the lost and those wandering to receive your free gift of salvation. May the harvest be abundant.

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

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

Amen