WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

An Armed Intruder enters: is your church ready for the unthinkable?

Charles Hedman, with Brotherhood Mutual, urges ministries of all sizes to prepare for disruptions during services.

It is important for ministries to plan for such disruptions.

PLUS: our health records are not secure.

Third party vendors obtain our records.

Government should step up and protect our private health records.

This week: Segments of two sermons from Champion Forest Baptist Church:
First: TRUE SATISFACTION, Pastor Kal Kilgo
And: FULLY CONVINCED, Pastor Emory Cothen

Closing Prayer:
Father God,
Hear the pleas and cries of your saints today.
As we choose to follow you, grant us peace and comfort. 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 YOUR MINISTRY READY FOR THE UNTHINKABLE?

Discussed by Charles Hedman
with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company (BrotherhoodMutual.com/)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Charles Hedman is the Associate Corporate Counsel with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Today, Charles urges ministries of all sizes to prepare for disruptions during services.

Brotherhood Mutual serves more than 67,000 churches, schools, colleges and universities, camps, and mission organizations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. 

Click here to contact Brotherhood Mutual.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are disruptions occurring during services across America?

Is it important for ministries to plan for such disruptions?

Do ministries increase safety by training teams to de-escalate disruptions? Charles has some great suggestions…

What is meant by “early-engagement”?

Is physical contact to be avoided unless there is an immediate threat to life or physical harm?

Will a visible police presence often stabilize the environment for everyone present? Charles discusses possible situations that could occur and why police officers on site can help.

Can planning, preparing, and training for ministry disruptions simply be ignored?

Click here to read more on this important issue and for free resources from Brotherhood Mutual.

WILL THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE STEP UP TO FINALLY PROTECT OUR HEALTH DATA?

Discussed by Caroline Welton
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Caroline is the Campaign Director for the Healthy Texas Initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Caroline reveals some disturbing information about the health apps you may have on your phone.

Click here to read the op-ed on this topic from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What did the Federal Trade Commission discover in 2023 when investigating the fertility app PREMOM? Caroline explains what the app does, how many women use it, and what the company was doing with highly personal information women shared.

What is meant by “HIPAA handoff”?

What should the Texas Legislature do to ensure Texans are protected? Caroline discusses several pieces of legislation and explains why the TPPF is paying close attention.

TRUE SATISFACTION

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. 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   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

COVENANT SATISFACTION (Psalm 90:12-17)

Yesterday, Pastor Kal compared the Christian life to a blade of grass. Today, he says it is like a calendar – filled with all different kinds of events. What is your calendar filled with?

What did Moses learn about God’s covenant love and faithfulness in the 40 years he spent in the wilderness? Have you learned the same lesson yet?

What are the enemies of a life satisfied in the love of God? (James 1:5) Pastor Karl discusses: pride, geed comfort, control, comparison, and bitterness.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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.

FULLY CONVINCED

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

With all he had been through, how could Abraham be fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised? (Romans 4:21)

Have you ever tried to compromise with God over your situation? “God, I promise I will stop… if you just…” Why didn’t Abraham do that? No one would have blamed him if he did.

Why isn’t there room for doubt in a Christian’s life?

Does your faith truly define all of who you are? Pastor Cothen says: “We should be fully convinced because God is fully able.”

Pastor Cothen closes this segment sharing a little of his personal testimony…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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,

Hear the pleas and cries of your saints today.

As we choose to follow you, grant us peace and comfort.

We thank you for our many blessings, none greater than our eternal salvation which is secure forever and forever.

May we keep our eyes focused on your dear son, Jesus Christ, as we walk through the storms of life.

Lift us when we fall. Teach us your ways. Strengthen our hearts to serve you and your creation today.

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

All for the cause of Christ.

Amen and Amen.