WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Which American Protestant Denomination has been growing for the past five decades?

What part of their growth is Hispanic?

Are more and more churches dropping their denominational affiliation?

On college campuses across America, tolerance for anyone and anything is acceptable …

Except Conservative Christian views.

Second Segment: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with guest David Fleming -
   Biblical approach to relational conflict

Second Segment: Pastor Jarrett Stephens, Champion Forest -
  Remember….

Today’s closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I will not fear tomorrow, for you hold my hand in the here and now.
I will not fear, for I have been redeemed.
I will not fear, for I am saved forevermore. 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.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD AND DENOMINATIONS: HOW THEY MIGHT (STILL) MATTER

Discussed by Jeff Walton
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Statistician Ryan Burge recently wrote an article on healthy statistical trends in Assemblies of God churches across America.

Today, Jeff Walton discusses this article by Burge, in addition to his own personal opinion on church growth in America. Jeff Walton is the Communications Manager and Anglican Program Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy.

Click here to read Jeff’s article.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do the people in the pews care about a denominational affiliation? Jeff discusses more information from Ryan Burge’s research, specifically within the Assemblies of God denomination and the theological training their pastors/ministers receive.

Why is the Assemblies of God denomination growing while others are shrinking?

Why is it important to have good, Biblically-based seminaries, church planting networks, and mission-sending organizations for all denominations? Jeff discusses the need for more of type of evangelism in ALL denominations across the world – not just in America.

Why is the Assemblies of God denomination more ethnically diverse than others?

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WHEN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BECOMES IDEOLOGICAL PERSECUTION

Discussed by Charisma Peoples
with Project 21 (www.NationalCenter.org)

On college campuses across America, tolerance for anyone and anything is acceptable – except Conservative Christian views.

Today, new guest Charisma Peoples discusses the persecution she experienced while attending Howard University School of Divinity. Charisma advocates for deconstructing the false narrative of victimization among the black community and is fervently committed to promoting conservatism and the Christian faith.

Click here to read more of Charisma People’s story.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Charisma’s Conservative, Christian views disqualify her for scholarships and conference opportunities at Howard University School of Divinity?

What shocked Charisma the most when she began attending Howard University School of Divinity? Charisma discusses the many new-age and even demonic practices which were allowed to observed and even celebrated on campus.

Did the university professors – who are ordained ministers – discriminate against Charisma?

Is the black church lost to the schemes of the devil? Charisma believes that many leaders in the black church are not “real ministers” anymore. They do not believe in a true Biblical Worldview.

Charisma closes the interview in prayer for unity in the Church of God.

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BE WHERE YOUR FEET ARE

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

Are you constantly thinking about your to-do list? Why not stop and enjoy the moment you are in? This is a great lesson for people of all ages.

Click here to read the full article.

NOTE: Audio recording has been edited for time and content.

A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO RELATIONAL CONFLICT - PART 1

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 2

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED CONFLICT IN A RELATIONSHIP? I THINK WE ALL HAVE – SOME MORE THAN OTHERS!

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming subs in for Mark, teaching on the Biblical approach to relational conflict.

To view David Fleming’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:

What is the nature of relational conflict? (1 Peter 4)

How can relational conflict produce opportunities for the Gospel to be proclaimed and celebrated? David Fleming reminds us that it is not completely avoidable, no matter how much we try, BUT the way we respond to the conflict makes all the difference. In other words: there is a right way and a wrong way to respond and even who to talk to about the conflict.

Will relational conflict just go away if we ignore it or withdraw from it?


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

A CALL TO REMEMBRANCE

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

Day 2

NOTE: This sermon was preached the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Are you ready to worship? Today, Pastor Jarrett brings a powerful message from Psalm 103, one of Scripture’s great reminders of God’s compassion, forgiveness, and faithful love. Let's slow down, remember His goodness, and worship the One who has redeemed and restored us. Let’s be THANKFUL!

Scripture Reference: Psalm 103

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

REMEMBER WHAT GOD HAS DONE:

What are you experiencing right now? Is it hard for you to have a thankful heart this holiday season? Listen in for some encouragement from Pastor Jarrett through the words of David in the Psalms. He also shares a profound quote from D. Martin Lloyd Jones, who was the minister of Westminster Chapel in London for 30 years.

What are some of the many blessings that God has given you? Has He blessed others that you know? Remember those blessings!


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,

I will not fear tomorrow, for you hold my hand in the here and now.

I will not fear, for I have been redeemed.

I will not fear, for I am saved forevermore.

Today, though I walk through the storms of life, I will rejoice and be glad that I am called a child of the most-high God.

Today, at the foot of your throne, I leave anger, depression, insecurity, fear of today, and fear of death, for You, O Lord, are my God and my Savior.

Walk with me today, dear Lord; if necessary, carry me.

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

Hallelujah, I have been washed by the blood of Lamb, in whose name I pray,

Amen