WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Are millions across America asking AI questions they are too afraid to ask anyone else?

Should everyone – especially Christ-followers – be leery of AI?

Is AI a good substitute for face-to-face interaction with a licensed therapist?

PLUS: Social Media addictive and harmful.

Emily Washburn, with the Daily Citizen, reviews outcome of two lawsuits.

Some Conservative pundits criticized the use of lawsuits.

Without lawsuits would Big Tabaco ever admit fault?

Mark Lanier continues teaching on the Joy of Suffering.

Pastor Stephens: Jesus Gives Peace – Segment 2.

Today’s Prayer: Father God, thank you for always being near and for hearing our pleas. Comfort each saint crying out to you. In your perfect will, answer each plea. 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.

IS AI COUNSELING BIBLICAL?

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Nearly half of all Americans have sought counseling at one time in their life for various reasons. About one-quarter of all Americans ae currently seeking help right now. Are you one of them?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise discusses Hope for the Heart’s partnership of PRAY.COM which is enabling four decades of Biblical counseling content available through a new AI platform.

Click here to learn more about Hope for the Heart ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are millions across America asking AI questions they are too afraid to ask anyone else?

Should everyone – especially Christ-followers – be leery of AI? Dr. Scalise explains the difference between open and closed AI.

Is AI a good substitute for face-to-face interaction with a licensed therapist?

Can AI actually hurt people if the counseling is not based in Biblical truth?

How can churches and Christian families use AI in a positive way? Dr. Scalise discusses the purpose of the Hope for the Heart ministry as well as the Keys for Living Library.

Click here to help support the mission of Hope for the Heart.

FACT: SOCIAL MEDIA IS ADDICTIVE AND HARMFUL

Discussed by Emily Washburn
with Daily Citizen (DailyCitizen.com)

Are social media companies like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube hurting our children? Juries in both liberal California and New Mexico have stated: YES.

Today, Emily Washburn discusses why social media can be so addicting and why we all need to be more aware of the harm it does to young children and teens. Emily is an Issues Analyst at the Daily Citizen, an online publication for Focus on the Family.

Click here to read more from Emily on this and other issues.

NOTE: The lead attorney for the case against Meta and Google, Mark Lanier, was on the program on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Check the archives for that interview and more details about that case.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there documented proof that Meta and Google knew their platforms were harming children?

Some Conservative pundits have stated that lawsuits are not the answer, but rather parents should monitor their children/teens on social media. Are lawsuits not only necessary, but proper?

Are social media platforms safe for children – or even for adults?

Are social media platforms addictive?

How can we confidently use social media and avoid becoming addicted or harmed?

Click here for some FREE resources from Focus on the Family.

Click here to help support the Daily Citizen, an online publication for Focus on the Family.

THE TRUTH IS

Discussed by Alison Morrow
with Good Schooling (www.goodschooling.net/)

It is not loving to affirm somebody’s sin and tell them it’s OK. It is not loving to turn a blind eye and pretend like it isn’t happening. It isn’t loving to let someone persist in their ignorance. Our culture has become obsessed with “you do you,” and “to each their own,” and “don’t judge.”

But this results in millions of people being completely chained to their sin, ruled by their emotions, and guided by their body’s trauma response.

Listen in as the What’s UP Radio Program editor and producer, Sara Tracey, reads the words her dear friend, Alison Morrow, wrote about The Truth.

Click here for the full transcript of Alison’s encouraging post.

Click here for more information about Alison Morrow and GoodSchooling.

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NOTE: Audio may be edited for content and time.

JOY IN SUFFERING

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

Day 4

WHY IS THERE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD – ESPECIALLY IF GOD IS A GOOD GOD? WHAT COULD YOU ENDURE IF YOU KNEW SOMETHING GREATER WAS COMING IN THE FUTURE?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week with a great reminder that there IS joy in suffering because we have hope in the Lord.

Romans 8:18-22

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:

CREATION’S EAGER LONGING (vs 19-21)

Yesterday, Mark explained in detail how verse 19 creates criticism among some Biblical scholars. (Isaiah 55:12)

What does “apokaradokia” mean?

Are we in the same era that Paul wrote about?

What is the purpose of creation? What is our purpose? (Ecclesiastes 1:2)

Why didn’t Israelites eat pork or circumcise their boys? This is important! Pay attention!

Tune in tomorrow as Mark discusses the “birth pangs of a new world” and his points for home.

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

JESUS GIVES PEACE

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

Day 3

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.

Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

JESUS SHOWS HIS WOUNDS

When did Thomas realize that Jesus really was who he said he was? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that the only thing that is man-made in heaven are the scars of Jesus Christ.

Can Jesus speak to us through other believers?

Does Jesus really know what our doubts are? Pastor Jarrett reads again from John 20, commenting on what Jesus told Thomas.

But…did Thomas do what Jesus said to do? Or did Thomas just automatically believe?

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,

Thank you for always being near and for hearing our pleas.

Comfort each saint crying out to you. In your perfect will, answer each plea. O saints, cast your cares unto Jesus, for he cares for you.

Father God, whisper in each ear that everything will be okay. Encourage Christ-followers to not give up, not to give in, and not to grow weary of doing good.

May we stand together and shout: “Hallelujah! We are saved forevermore!”

Be with each saint, Father God, and fill them with your Holy Spirit.

Lord Jesus, shine through your faithful servants.

As this day continues, we will go forth sharing the Good News. And if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen