WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Mark Lanier joins us discussing the recent verdicts against Tech Giants Meta and YouTube.

Did the Tech Giants know they were harming kids?

Jurors were presented evidence that Meta and YouTube knew their platforms were hooking children and harming their mental health.

Some Conservative pundits are criticizing Mark and others for bringing these lawsuits. Listen in for Mark’s response.

PLUS: Pastor Ed Ethridge shares about the Empty Tomb.

Mark Lanier continues his lesson this week on: Occupied Territory.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues his sermon on: Time to Celebrate.

Closing Prayer:
O God,
Hold us in the palm of your hand. Calm our fears and remove our doubts.
May we not grow weary and lose heart. 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.

VERDICT IN LANDMARK SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION TRIAL

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Did technology companies know their platforms were hooking children and harming their mental health?

Today, renowned Attorney Mark Lanier discusses the verdict against the Tech Giants Meta Platforms Inc. and Google’s YouTube. The Lanier Law Firm is an award-winning national trial firm specializing in variety of practice areas including asbestos exposure, pharmaceutical liability, business litigation, and product liability.

Click here for more information about this landmark case.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What was the premise in the trial against Meta and YouTube?

Was there just one plaintiff, referred to as KGM, or are there thousands more plaintiffs across America?

During the trial, were jurors presented evidence that Meta and YouTube knew their platforms were hooking children and harming their mental health? Mark discusses some of the compelling evidence.

At the beginning of a trial, Mark chooses a scripture passage to lean into and to rely on – to guide and give him strength and comfort. Why did he choose Proverbs 21:31 “The horse is made ready for battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord” for this trial?

What was the jury verdict? Why is this historic? Is this trial over? Or does Mark expect appeals? What about the other plaintiffs? How will their cases be handled?

Some Conservative pundits are criticizing Mark and others for bringing this lawsuit against Meta and YouTube, claiming the suit is interfering too much into parental decisions. What is Mark’s response to this claim? Oooooh! Mark’s response is perfect!

Click here for more information about the Lanier Law Firm.

THE EMPTY TOMB

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Why should someone believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Why should someone believe in an empty tomb?

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses eyewitness accounts of the risen Savior and the changes that would be apparent in the world today had Jesus never been raised from the dead.

Click here for more information about Pastor Ed and Truth for You Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

2,000+ years ago, the tomb where Jesus was buried was found to empty. Who made this discovery?

Are there other eyewitness accounts to the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Does the resurrection of Jesus Christ set Christianity apart from other faiths?

How would the world be different if the resurrection never happened?

Why should someone believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Is the resurrection proof of who Jesus said he was?

Does the Old Testament foretell of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus? Did Jesus foretell his own arrest, death, and resurrection?

If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, please feel free to contact Pastor Ed here.

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.

OCCUPIED TERRITORY

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

Day 3

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week, looking at Romans 8 and the implications of living in the flesh vs living in the spirit.

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:

FLESH VS SPIRIT

Why did Paul stress the fact that WE (YOU) are not in the flesh, but in the spirit?

Why does the enemy (Satan – the devil) work so hard to make us believe that we are not worthy to be children on God? Does this keep some people in the flesh?

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

TIME TO CELEBRATE

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

Day 3

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues with his sermon series entitled NEXT, which is focusing on the life of Nehemiah, who’s bold faith and trust in God led the people to do amazing things for the sake of the Gospel.

This week, Pastor Jarrett explains the purpose of sanctification, or as some people call it purification, using the people of Jerusalem’s obedience to God’s command as one example.

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 11-13

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:

What happened after the people in Jerusalem obeyed God’s command? Did they experience purification/consecration?

But… What happened to those who didn’t have faith in God’s plan?

Have you ever committed something to the Lord and waited…and waited… and waited for an answer? Pastor Jarrett offers some encouragement for us during the waiting period.

NOTE: Make plans to listen on Friday of this week to hear the FULL pledge amount from church members for the CFBC 3-year NEXT Initiative Plan.

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

Let’s lift our eyes and hearts toward heaven and humbly say “Thank you” to our Heavenly Father.

O God,

Hold us in the palm of your hand. Calm our fears and remove our doubts.

May we not grow weary and lose heart.

Rather, may we stand strong in the Word together, focused on doing our best for your Kingdom.

Your precious son, Jesus, is the author and finisher of our faith.

Together, let’s go forth sharing the Good News

And if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen