WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Is protecting citizens our government’s most basic duty?

What has been the result of the “cashless bail system” that has overtaken our nation?

How do the majority of Texans feel about the cashless bail system?

PLUS: What is sin?

Most do not believe in sin.

So, why is Jesus needed?

Segment One: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with Mark Lanier:
   Jesus Died for our Sins. But if we don’t believe in sin…

Part One: Pastor Daniel Henderson, special guest at Champion Forest
   Strategic Renewal

Today’s closing prayer:
Father God,
Be so very close to us today. The world is dark and troubling. Comfort us and preserve our souls…

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.

TEXAS IS LEADING THE WAY ON BAIL BOND REFORM

Discussed by Nikki Pressley
with Right on Crime (www.rightoncrime.com/)

Starting in 2021, the Texas Legislature began addressing the broken bail system and the need to protect the citizens of Texas from violent and sexual offenders.

Today, Nikki Pressley discusses the importance keeping dangerous criminals off the street through high-dollar bail amounts. Nikki is the Chief of Staff and Texas Director of Right on Crime, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read more on this very important issue from Right on Crime.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is protecting citizens our government’s most basic duty?

What exactly is bail and how does it work? Nikki Pressley explains that bail forces people accused of crimes to be held accountable for their actions by not allowing them to slip back into communities unchecked. 

What has been the result of the “cashless bail system” that has overtaken our nation?

What is the purpose of the 2021 Damon Allen Act?

How do the majority of Texans feel about the cashless bail system? Do Texans want strict and high bail amounts? Click here for more information about the poll conducted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

What counties in Texas are practicing cashless bonds, which results in criminals being released and recommitting more crimes?

Why has this issue been placed on the 2025 November Election ballot to amend the Texas Constitution? Click here for more information about SJR5.

Click here to help support Right on Crime, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

WHAT IS SIN?

Discussed by Dr. Adam Rasmussen
with Cultural Research Center (www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/)

The latest poll by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University reports that only one-in-seven (14%) of self-described Christians across America embrace a Biblically consistent view of sin.

Today, Dr. Adam Rasmussen discusses more results from this latest poll. Dr. Rasmussen is a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University.

Click here for more polls and studies from the Cultural Research Center.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the biblically accurate understanding (definition) of sin?

According to the poll, how many American adults believe that everyone has sinned and/or admit that they are sinners? This is very, very shocking information! Listen as Dr. Rasmussen discusses these grim statistics and “integrated disciples”.

If we are not sinners in need of redemption, why did Jesus die on the cross? Without sin…why Jesus?

Are we commanded to share the Gospel? (Romans 10:17)

What is “universal sinfulness”? If you’ve never heard this term before (like me!) listen in closely as Dr. Rasmussen discusses this dangerous ideology.

Click here to help support the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.

WHO IS GOD?

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

God is our Healer (Psalm 103:3)
God is our Redeemer (Isaiah 59:20)
God is our Deliverer (Psalm 70:5)
God is our Strength (Psalm 28:8)
God is our Shelter (Joel 3:16)
God is our Friend (John 15:15)
God is our Advocate (1 John 2:1)
God is our Restorer (Psalm 23:3)
God is our Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
God is our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5-6)
God is our Stronghold (Nahum 1:7)
God is our Bread of Life (John 6:35)
God is our Hiding Place (Psalm 32:7)
God is our Everlasting Light (Isaiah 60:20)
God is our Strong Tower (Proverbs 18:10)
God is our Shelter from the Storm (Isaiah 4:6)
God is our Provider (Genesis 22:14)
God is our Shield (Psalm 144:2)
God is our Helper (Hebrews 13:6)
God is our Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
God is our Hope (Psalm 71:5)
God is the Lord who Heals (Exodus 15:26)
God is the Spirit of Truth (John 16:13)
God is the Lord of Peace (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
God is the Living Water (John 4:14)
God is the God of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3)
God is Eternal Life (1 John 5:20)
God is Love (1 John 4:16)

SO WHAT?!?

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

Day 1

JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS. GREAT! BUT…SO WHAT?!? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO US TODAY?

This week, Mark Lanier continues with his lesson series on the Book of Romans with a look at some SO WHAT questions that Paul addresses and answers in verses 12-21.

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:

Mark begins the lesson with a review of some information he discussed weeks and weeks ago in this series: the historical and literary context, textual analysis, paragraph explanation, theological analysis, the application, ongoing reflection, and other information.

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

THE EXAMPLE OF A FAITH THAT PRAYS

Discussed by Pastor Daniel Henderson
with Strategic Renewal (www.strategicrenewal.com/)

Day 1

This week we are airing a special sermon from Pastor Daniel Henderson, the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal and the Global Director for The 6:4 Foundation, a coalition of pastors passionately committed to prayer-and-word-powered ministry based on Acts 6:4.

Each day this week Pastor Henderson will walk us through Acts 4:23-31 to help us rediscover the heart of biblical, Spirit-led, Scripture-fed prayer, modeled after the early Church. Hopefully you will be challenged and encouraged to pursue a deeper prayer life grounded in God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.

NOTE: Throughout his sermon, Pastor Henderson pauses for personal and corporate prayer time. Feel free to offer your own prayer wherever you may be listening.

Click here for more information about Strategic Renewal and to download their prayer app (available for Android and iPhone).

Click here for more information about The 6:4 Foundation.

Click here for more information about Pastor Daniel Henderson.

Find Pastor Daniel Henderson’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Daniel Henderson’s sermon notes here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Daniel Henderson begins the sermon with some of his favorite Scripture passages about prayer: Mark 11:17, 1 Timothy 2:1, and Luke 18.8.

How did the Ancient church pray together? Pastor Henderson explains the background and context of Acts 4 before reading from the passage.

What passage of Scripture does Acts 4:23-24 quote? Psalm 146:6 and Psalm 2:1-2

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,

Be so very close to us today. The world is dark and troubling. Comfort us and preserve our souls.

Our adversary, the devil, is prowling and seeking more souls to devour. May we not cower in fear, but stand boldly on our faith that is found in Christ Jesus.

Open our spiritual eyes to perceive evil and to run from it, not wanting our garments to be stained.

May none of our words or any of our actions deter others from accepting your son, Jesus, as their savior and redeemer.

As the sand runs through our hour glass, may we share the Good News with all in love and with utmost urgency starting with family and friends.

May the desire to see new souls added to the Kingdom burn within our hearts, Lord. May this drive be directed by the Holy Ghost.

May we not grow weary doing good for the cause of Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen.