WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Where were you on 9/11? Do you still remember that day?

Operation Israel has delivered 181,654 items in support of 128,346 IDF soldiers and first responders with $11.7 million in donations since October 7, 2023.

The founder, Dr. Adi Vaxman, describes that day back on October 7th, 2023.

What can you do, what can I do, what must all of us do to stop this evil hatred?

PLUS: LAW ENFORCEMENT BEING TREATED AS DESPICABLES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.

Mark McCaign, with the Texas Voice, exposes the lenient treatment of those accused of crimes and how law enforcement is aggressive indicted with their cases simply left in limbo.

And: Mark Lanier concludes this Biblical-Literacy Lesson for this week: Who will God Save?

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: Pastor Stephens concludes: Prayers from the cross.

Closing Prayer:
Ever-Present Father,
Hold me close today. Calm my fears and my doubts. Wash away my iniquity and forgive my rebellion. . 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.

OPERATION ISRAEL

Discussed by Dr. Adi Vaxman
with Operation Israel (www.operationisrael.org/)

Dr. Adi Vaxman is the New Jersey-based Founder and President of Operation Israel, which is dedicated to delivering lifesaving equipment to Israeli soldiers and first responders.

As of September 1, 2026, Operation Israel has delivered 181,654 items supplied, reaching 128,346 soldiers and first responders with $11.7 million in donations.

Click here to learn more about Operation Israel.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Where was Dr. Vaxman on October 7th? What was she doing?

Was war and death coming through her phone that day?

Why was Dr. Vaxman motivated to put $162,000 on personal and business credit cards? Dr. Vaxman recalls her thoughts about this horrific terrorist attack, saying: “Being helpless wasn’t an option.”

How can Americans help the people in Israel who are still suffering today?

What is the mission of Operation Israel? Dr. Vaxman explains their motto, their purpose, and their mission as she discusses a bit of her family history.

What do Islamic extremists believe?

Click here to help support Operation Israel.

LAW ENFORCEMENT BEING TREATED AS DESPICABLE IN TRAVIS COUNTY

Discussed by Mark McCaig
with The Texas Voice (TheTexasVoice.com)

The Texas House recently convened a Committee Meeting to investigate the Travis County District Attorney’s office hostility towards law enforcement while criminals are being coddled.

Today, Mark McCaig discusses this revelation and what can be done to stop it. Mark is the publisher of The Texas Voice, a trustworthy source covering Texas politics and government.

Click here to read Mark’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Testimony was given about various ways in which criminals received lenient sentencing. Was the Travis County DA also accused of disfavoring incarceration?

Has the crime rate increased or decreased since the current DA took office? LISTEN TO THESE NUMBERS! UNBELIEVABLE.

Who is to blame for the rise in crime in Travis County?

Do most criminals wake up one day and decide to be law-abiding citizens?

Law Enforcement Officers in Travis County are being indicted. But are they being convicted?

Did the Travis County DA’s office offer testimony? Or did he send a spokesperson to speak in his place?

Who has the authority to remove District Attorneys in Texas from office?

Must Texans speak out at the voting booth this November?

Click here to help support The Texas Voice.

SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE POLITICAL

Discussed by Dr. Albert Mohler
with Dr. Albert Mohler (AlbertMohler.com)

Should Christians be political?

Dr. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, explains why the answer is a resounding YES.

Click here to view the video from Dr. Mohler.

ROMANS 9 PART 6

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9, discussing Paul’s knowledge of Hosea and his family, who God will save (the remnant), and a great lesson to be learned about both topics.

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:

ISAIAH: THE REMNANT WILL BE SAVED (vs 27-29)

Why did Isaiah cry out in anguish to God concerning Israel?

Who will be saved? Did Paul know or was he guessing?

Do people today still have a hard time understanding the remnant?

What was Paul’s warning? Who was he warning?


THE DIVIDE AND THE VERDICT

Mark Lanier closes the lesson (before his points for home) with some thoughts from some modern-day theologians: Doug Moo, John Piper, NT Wright, and James Dunn. Click the link above to view their thoughts at the one-hour mark.


POINTS FOR HOME:

Live from your new name – not your old one.

Never measure God’s faithfulness by headcount.

Nobody’s name is final, so keep praying.


BONUS QUESTION:

Where do you see God transforming and renaming you?

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

PRAYERS FROM THE CROSS

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

Day 5

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 looks at the three prayers that Jesus prayed while he was dying on the cross.

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.

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:

A Prayer Entrusting His Spirit to His Father (Luke 23:44-46)

What is the veil of the temple? What happened to it just before Jesus died?

What Psalm did Jesus quote at this moment before he breathed his last? (Psalm 31:5)

What else did Jesus pray at this moment? Have you ever prayed the same?

Prayer Challenge: Entrust your life to God today.

Pastor Jarrett closes the sermon sharing about a passion of his and how this act of service actually blesses him more than he ever thought it would.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Keep praying for those who hurt you, crying out to God when you are in pain, and entrusting all that you are to Him, not just in life, but in death, also.


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PRAYER

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

Ever-Present Father,

Hold me close today. Calm my fears and my doubts. Wash away my iniquity and forgive my rebellion.

I know and I believe that you are my God and I am your child. You will never leave me or forsake me.

I acknowledge you, Father. Make known to me your ways.

I cannot see ahead and I do not know which path to take. I will be silent and listen for your still, small voice.

I commit to you all that I do. Open and close doors and establish your plan for my life.

I lift this prayer toward heaven, seeking forgiveness and guidance, knowing you hear and you will answer.

Praying in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.