WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

AMERICA NEEDS THE CHURCH TO STEP UP

Are men often sidelined in churches?

Have men been too feminized in America?

What are the first concrete steps a man should take to begin fulfilling his role as caretaker?

PLUS: CYCLOSPORA: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Biblical Literacy: David Fleming, subbing for Mark Lanier: Work in Progress

Champion Forest Pulpit sermon: Dr. Conner Bales: SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR

Closing Prayer:
Mighty Heavenly Father,
Let us run into your outstretched arms and take refuge.
Plant our feet on the rock of our salvation. 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.

AMERICA NEEDS THE CHURCH TO STEP UP

Discussed by Chuck Holton
with Chuck Holton (www.holtonnews.com/)

Are the END TIMES upon us?

Former US Army Ranger Chuck Holton is a trusted voice, seasoned author, and acclaimed journalist with a career spanning decades, gaining firsthand experiences as a war correspondent. Today, Chuck discusses his latest book, “RED Teams: Building Brotherhood, Preparing Communities, and Becoming the Church America Desperately Needs”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Church being silenced by the government?

Has the Church abrogated its responsibility to care for the poor and needy to the government? Chuck doesn’t believe that the Church has lost its purpose in regards to helping in times of need, but they definitely need to step up and do more.

Have men been too feminized in America? Are men often sidelined in churches, with women taking over the “care” aspect?

What are the first concrete steps a man should take to begin fulfilling his role as caretaker? What is the “blueprint for action”? Chuck discusses what we can begin doing now and in the long-term.

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CYCLOSPORA: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Discussed by Dr. Jane Orient
with Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (www.aapsonline.org)

Cyclospora: One recent analysis concluded that leafy greens alone are responsible for as many as 2,307,558 illnesses annually in the U.S. The economic cost of these illnesses is estimated to be up to $5.278 billion.

Today, Dr. Jane Orient gives more information about cyclospora and the outbreak occurring in America. Dr. Orient is the executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons and the President of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness.

Click here to read more about cyclospora.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should we be concerned about food-borne illnesses, such a cyclospora?

What is cyclospora? What do symptoms normally appear? How long can the last? Is cyclospora difficult to get rid of?

What can cause an outbreak of cyclospora?

What can consumers do to lower their risk of contracting cyclospora?

Has this outbreak been traced to one source?

Going forward, how can 2-plus-million illnesses from leafy greens be avoided?

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EVERY BODY, SOME BODY, ANY BODY, AND NO BODY

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

If everybody expects somebody to do something, nobody will to it and it will not get done.

Terry Lowry, host of The What’s Up Radio Program encourages everyone to pick one thing and do it. Pray, encourage, promote, volunteer..... anything, just pick something and do it.

YOU ARE A WONDERFULLY MADE WORK IN PROGRESS

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 3

IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE BOTH WONDERFULLY MADE AND A WORK IN PROGRESS? IF GOD CALLS US TO BE PERFECT LIKE JESUS, WHY SHOULD WE ALSO NOT STRIVE FOR PERFECTION? CAN THAT LEAD TO OUR DOWNFALL?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest Baptist Church. The series is featuring various Scripture passages that are familiar, but the presenter will be teaching it in a brand-new light.

This week, David Fleming clears up some confusion on those questions, redirecting our focus to Scripture instead of doubt.

To view David Fleming’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:

Resignation: Can being satisfied with the current state of our spiritual health be dangerous? David says: Unrealized Potential = Missed Opportunities.

Wonderfully Made: Did God really make each and every person? Can we have courage and confidence knowing that God made us – ALL of us? (Psalm 139:13-14)

Work in Progress: Is God ever finished working on us and through us? Did you know that there are statues that Michealangelo did not finish? Are they considered to be art?

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

SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR

Discussed by Dr. Conner Bales
with Dr. Conner BalesDr. Conner Bales (https://www.connorbales.com/)

Day 3

Last week, General Doug Carver kicked off the special 2026 Summer Sermon Series with a great reminder that God is our strength and refuge and we can find joy in Him through every life lesson.

This week, the very special guest is Dr. Conner Bales, the pastor at Quails Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The question he will be tackling this week is: HOW DO WE SUFFER WELL?

Scripture Passage: Romans 8:16

Click here for more information about Dr. Conner Bales.

Find Dr. Conner Bales’ sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR

I am sure you have experienced at least one hardship in your life. But have you experienced more than one? Probably. (James 1:2) Dr. Bales shares a little more about his sweet daughters and the suffering they have endured in their life and will continue to endure until God calls them home.

SUFFERING IS NOT WORTH COMPARING

Would life be better without any suffering at all?

Is your suffering worse than everyone else’s suffering? Dr. Bales warns us to not be a one-upper…

How are you enduring what God has entrusted you with?

Think about this: God really does care about your problems and hardships. He gets it! After all, His son endured the worst suffering imaginable!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

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PRAYER

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

Mighty Heavenly Father,

Let us run into your outstretched arms and take refuge.

Plant our feet on the rock of our salvation.

Though the winds howl and rains are relentless, we have been rescued from the chains of sin and hell eternal.

Save us in your steadfast love. Let the wicked be put to shame.

You have heard our pleas for mercy.

We will take courage knowing heaven awaits, for we are called your children and we call you Abba Father.

Amen and Amen.