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HOW CAN CHURCHES KEEP THEIR CONGREGATIONS SAFE?

Today, new guest Charles Hedman gives some great advice for both church leaders and congregants

Should churches prepare their team for protests and invasions?

Plus: Are conservatives happier than liberals?

Mark Lanier continues with No Condemnation in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens: are you fired up to be used by Christ?

Prayer for today:
Gracious and Merciful Father,
We thank you for your guidance and protection, for you have promised never to leave us or forsake us.
Rebellion and lawlessness are rampant in America today..… 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.

HOW CAN CHURCHES KEEP THEIR CONGREGATIONS SAFE?

Discussed by Charles Hedman
with Brotherhood Mutual (www.brotherhoodmutual.com/)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Recently anti-ICE protestors disrupted a Sunday church service in Minnesota. Do churches have a legal obligation to protect congregants?

Today, new guest Charles Hedman gives some great advice for both church leaders and congregants. Charles is the In-House Counsel for Brotherhood Mutual – America’s oldest church insurer.

Click here for more information about Brotherhood Mutual.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should churches prepare their team for protests and invasions?

Should churches prepare their congregations for protests and invasions?

Is it important to have secured areas for nurseries and adolescents? Charles reminds us that bad things happen all the time. Don’t think your church is immune; it could happen to any church at any time.

What are the rights of churches and congregations?

What rights do the protestors have?

What liability would a church incur if it does no planning, has no team, and no procedures in place in the event of a protest or invasion inside their church building? Charles urges church leaders to be overprepared and encourages congregants to ask their church leadership about their plans to keep them safe.

Click here to contact Brotherhood Mutual.

If you need some FREE legal advice for your church, click here.

ARE CONSERVATIVES GENERALLY HAPPIER THAN LIBERALS?

Discussed by Glenn Stanton
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Life is hard. Can all of us learn how to choose the right path?

Today, Glenn Stanton shares both encouraging and discouraging news – but remember there is always hope for the future! Glenn is the Director of Global Family Formation at Focus on the Family.

Click here to read Glenn Stanton’s article on this topic.

Click here for more from Glenn Stanton on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are the majority of Americans not satisfied with the way things are going in their personal life? Glenn shares some information from several different studies which show that Conservatives are generally happier than liberals.

Do ideas that leave God out of the equation serve humanity in a positive way?

Do Conservative ideas about marriage and parenthood actually benefit men and women? Glenn shares more statistical information about married men and married women – especially those who are Conservative and Christian.

Are Liberal ideologies crumbling in America?

How can we encourage those who are unhappy, dissatisfied, and maybe even confused about which direction to go? Glenn urges us to be positive and spread that positivity to those around us.

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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.

A VISION TO FIRE YOU UP

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

Day 3

WHAT ARE YOU EXPERIENCING TODAY? DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR WORLD IS CRUMBLING AROUND YOU? WELL, THE MESSAGE THIS WEEK IS FOR YOU!

Pastor Jarrett takes a short pause from his Priorities series to share a special sermon, which was preached on Sunday, January 25 – the day Houston shut down due to the “freeze”.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 6:1-8

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon 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:

What is the Hebrew word for “glory”? What does it mean? Have you ever experienced the glory of God? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that His glory is all around us!

Why did Isaiah tell the people about the foundation shaking and the house filling with smoke? Wasn’t this scary? Should he have omitted that part? (vs 4)

What really matters to you in this life? Pastor Jarrett gives a little sneak-peak of his final sermon in the Priorities series, which we will air next week.

Why did Isaiah feel lost and broken? Is that how the people felt, too? Have YOU ever felt lost and broken?


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

Gracious and Merciful Father,

We thank you for your guidance and protection, for you have promised never to leave us or forsake us.

Rebellion and lawlessness are rampant in America today.

Those in authority oppose holiness and righteousness. They go as far as to defile houses of worship. They are wicked and act wickedly, lacking understanding of your Truth.

Help us to stand strong, not denying you as the creator of the universe and ruler of all. May we stay awake to the end.

Send your Holy Spirit. Send a revival. Start here. Start now. Here I am, Lord. Use me.

Amen