WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Ignorance is no excuse to ignore the law.

Austin ISD ignores complaint of male using female facilities.

The Texas Women’s Privacy Act can only protect females when those in authority follow the law.

PLUS: Pastor Johnny Mark Teague explains the gift.

Have you received the free gift?

And: Why Not Ken Paxton?

Mark Lanier begins this week’s lesson: What was Paul’s Point?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, from the pulpit of Champion Forest Baptist Church: A Call to Action.

Closing in prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your guidance, protection, and provision.
Forgive me when I disregard your precepts and ignore your guardrails. 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.

PARENT FILES FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST AUSTIN ISD FOR BREAKING TEXAS WOMEN’S PRIVACY LAW

Discussed by Mary Elizabeth Castle
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)

Should parents and grandparents talk with their children in public school about their right to privacy?

Mary Elizabeth, the Director of Government Relations at Texas Values says YES YES YES! Students – especially female students – need to know the law and how they are protected.

Click here to read the press release from Texas Values on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Texas Women’s Privacy Act? When did it become law in Texas? Click here to read more about the Texas Women’s Privacy Act.

Did Texas Values forward letters to all public universities, colleges, and nearly all public school districts explaining the Texas Women’s Privacy Act?

Did the Austin City Council really vote on a resolution to accept the new law?

What did a female student at a high school in Austin tell her parent? Did the parent follow the required legal procedure? Is the male student still entering female facilities? Mary Elizabeth Castle explains that the parent, along with Texas Values, have notified the school several times, giving them ample opportunity to follow and adhere to the law – to no avail.

What specific areas are covered under the Texas Women’s Privacy Act?

Does the Texas Women’s Privacy Act require the school to investigate and to respond to the complaint?

Click here to help support Texas Values.

IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL

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

It is perfectly normal to need reassurances from time to time from those we love.
It is perfectly normal to want a relationship – a truly, truly good and wonderful relationship.
It is perfectly normal to not be happy all the time.
It is perfectly normal to wonder if people like you and to wonder what they think about you.
It is perfectly normal to want approval and acceptance from our friends and co-workers.
It is perfectly normal to have needs, wants, and desires.
It is perfectly normal to not feel “good enough” sometimes.
It is perfectly normal to have questions and wonder what is going on in the world.
It is perfectly normal to not love your body all of the time.
It is perfectly normal to have strong emotions and sad thoughts sometimes.

It is also perfectly normal to rely on the strength, wisdom, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and kindness of a God who loves you – no matter how you may be feeling.

Galatians 6:9 NLT “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we do not give up.”

WORD FOR THE WEEK: GIFT

Discussed by Pastor Johnny Teague
with Church at the Cross Houston (www.ChurchAtTheCrossHouston.org)

Pastor Johnny Teague shares about his WORD FOR THE WEEK: GIFT from February 15, 2026.

Click here for more information about Church at the Cross Houston.

Click here to follow Pastor Johnny on Facebook.

Pastor Johnny Teague is also the author of over a dozen fantastic books. Click here to order a few for your home and church libraries.

WHAT ABOUT KEN PAXTON???

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a friend for many, many years and has been endorsed numerous times in the LINK Letter.

There is no doubt that Ken, through his staff at the AGs office, has accomplished much for Texas. This is worthy of applause.

But did the filing for divorce by Angela Paxton change the equation? Angela Paxton cited adultery as the reason, basing her decision on Biblical grounds.

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Click here to read more.

WHAT IS PAUL’S POINT IN ROMANS 8?

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

Day 1

WHY DOES OUR PERSONAL MINDSET ABOUT LIFE MATTER? DOES IT REALLY EFFECT OUR ATTITUDE AND DECISIONS?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week, explaining what he believes is the entire point of the book. What is the foundation? What is the chiasm that appears in Romans 8? And what is the outcome that Paul was hoping to achieve?

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you missed Mark’s lesson on Romans 8:1 from January 18, 2026, check out the archives on our homepage. The lesson was aired during the week of January 26-30.

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 FOUNDATION (Romans 8:1-4)

What was the greatest verdict in all of human history? Mark shares about his current trial in California, which involves Mark Zuckerberg! NOTE: This is NOT the greatest verdict Mark Lanier is talking about. Just to be clear : )

Why did Paul use certain language/words in Romans? Was he very deliberate?

BOTTOM LINE:

God sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for our sins. Does that mean He excuses our sin? Did He lower His standards for us? Tune in tomorrow as Mark expands on this.

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

THE CALL TO ACTION

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

Day 1

THE FATHER OF MODERN MISSIONS, WILLIAM CAREY, ONCE STATED: “EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD; ATTEMPT GREAT THINGS FOR GOD.” ARE YOU EXPECTING GREAT THINGS FROM GOD? ARE YOU ATTEMPTING GREAT THINGS FOR GOD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his new series entitled NEXT: From Northwest Houston to the World. The series will focus on Nehemiah, whose burden for the people produced a bold faith to fulfill God’s promises.

This week, he preaches on the stark differences between Persia and Jerusalem and Nehemiah’s steadfast obedience to God – even through uncertainty and fear.

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 2-3

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is William Carey one of Pastor Jarrett’s favorite missionaries? Listen to his resume and testimony. It’s amazing! Plus, Pastor Jarrett got to do something very cool in England pertaining to William Carey a few years ago. You can view his visual illustration at the 40-minute mark.

REVIEW: Who was Nehemiah? Where was he from? What was his occupation? Was Nehemiah kind of a big deal in the king’s court? What was the city of Jerusalem like at that time? What was Nehemiah’s response to the disarray of Jerusalem?

THE PALACE OF PERSIA

Why was King Artaxerxes throwing a massive party?

Did Nehemiah accidentally let King Artaxerxes realize that he was sad?

When this happened, why was Nehemiah hesitant and afraid to tell the king why he was sad?

Tune in tomorrow for more on Nehemiah’s relationship with the king. It’s important!


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,

Thank you for your guidance, protection, and provision.

Forgive me when I disregard your precepts and ignore your guardrails.

Father God, reorder my heart and mind to desire to know you more.

Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things found in your Word.

May I not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Lord God, give me the spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of your son, Jesus Christ, focusing my eyes on the goodness and righteousness of Jesus.

May all I do and say advance the Gospel.

Humbly praying in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ,

Amen