WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen.

Is society ready to have this aging population?

Will elder care be available for them or will the government run out of money to help?

Does a one-size-fits-all government solution work in “real life”?

AND: SURPRISE. SURPRISE. SURPRISE: GALLUP POLL - SATISFACTION WITH GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS HITS ALL-TIME LOW.

Two-thirds (2/3) of Americans are dissatisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the United States.

Mark Lanier continues in Romans: Can we really rely on God to be faithful?

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS - THE POWER OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER

The closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
When Jesus rose early in the morning, what did he ask you for?
When Jesus knelt and lifted his eyes towards you, did he ask for an easy day without pain or sorrow? 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’S ELDERS NEED COMMUNITY, NOT BUREAUCRACY

Discussed by Neeraja Deshpande
with Independent Women’s Features (www.iwfeatures.com/)

By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen. Will elder care be available for them or will the government run out of money to help?

Today, new guest, Neeraja Deshpande, explains when someone is considered “senior”, what the problem is with current legislation, and the captivating story of Ken Friend. Neeraja is a senior contributor with Independent Women’s Features.

Click here to read Neeraja’s article that inspired this interview.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is America graying?

Who is Ken Friend? Ken’s story could be your story…

Does a one-size-fits-all government solution work in “real life”?

Is society ready to have an aging population?

I am not a big fan of government intervention in our lives, but we must do something. What are some solutions to assisting the elderly with a better quality of life? Neeraja discusses the au pair program and the IWVoice’s proposed American Caregivers Act.

Click here to help support Independent Women’s Features, a division of Independent Women’s Forum.

GALLUP POLL: SATISFACTION WITH GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS HITS ALL-TIME LOW.

Discussed by Sheri Few
with US Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) (www.uspie.org/)

The majority of Americans polled are highly dissatisfied with the current state of public school (K-12) education.

Sheri Few is the President of United States Parents Involved in Education – USPIE. Their mission: End the US Department of Education and all federal education mandates. Today, Sheri discusses the recent Gallup poll and why she recommends parents homeschool their children.

Click here for the latest from Sheri’s podcast, Unmasking Government Schools with Sheri Few.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Two-thirds (2/3) of Americans are dissatisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the United States. Is this the lowest approval rate the American education system has ever been given?

Is this a one-party issue – or are people on both sides of the aisles upset? Sheri explains why it is actually a bad idea for former teachers to be on local school boards and how education “associations” are ruining public education.

What factors are driving the disapproval ratings? Sheri offers her own opinion as well as statistics.

Why is it USPIE’s mission to end the US Department of Education and all federal education mandates?

Click here to help support US Parents Involved in Education.

DON’T FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR KIDS

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

Don’t feel sorry for or fear for your kids/grandkids because the world they are going to grow up in is not what it used to be. God created them and called them for the exact moment in time that they’re in. Their life wasn’t a coincidence or an accident.

For the full article by author and Pastor Alex Cravens, click here.

ROMANS 9 PART 4

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

Day 1

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9, reminding us that we really can rely on God to be faithful and just and, yes, even merciful towards His children.

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:

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Well, Mark is gonna tell ya – and how it applies to this week’s lesson.

What was the purpose of giant jars in Ancient Times? This is really interesting, so listen up! Click on the above link and fast-forward to the 26-minute mark to view Mark’s illustration.

REVIEW:

Objection #1: Is God unjust? (Romans 9:14-18)

Can anything separate us from the love of Christ? (Romans 8:35-39)

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

THE POWER OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER

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

Day 1

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his sermon series entitled: Pray Like Jesus.

In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father.

This week, Pastor Jarrett reminds us that before we ever prayed one single prayer, Jesus was praying for us – and he hasn't stopped. That is what intercessory prayer is all about – praying when you mean it.

NOTE: Join CFBC for their Resilience Conference on October 13-15, 2026. Click the link above and fast-forward to the 30-minute mark for the QR Code or click here to register.

Scripture Passage: John 17

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is John 17 considered to be an intercessory prayer? Pastor Jarrett references the book “Pray in Faith” by TW Hunt and Claude V. King and Luke 22:31-32.

Do you have at least one person who you know will pray for you?

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIMSELF (John 17:1-5)

What did Jesus pray for?

Why did Jesus pray this prayer?

What happened right before his prayer?

Did Jesus know the cross was coming when he prayed this?

Why did Jesus always start his prayers with “Father”?


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,

When Jesus rose early in the morning, what did he ask you for?

When Jesus knelt and lifted his eyes towards you, did he ask for an easy day without pain or sorrow?

Each morning, did Jesus cry out for family and friends asking you to care for each?

He knew the cross was coming, but not that day. So, did Jesus ask that his steps take him to the hurting, the ill, those without hope, and the spiritually dead in their trespasses?

Did Jesus cry out for the Holy Spirit to work through his hands and his words?

Did Jesus seek his cup to be filled, not for his consumption, but to freely share with others?

While praying, did Jesus seek his Father’s direction for that day?

Did Jesus ever ask: “Why that way?”

Did Jesus conclude each prayer with: “Not my will, but thy will be done?”

Father God, thank you for your answers.

Lord Jesus, teach me to pray the way you prayed.

Amen and Amen