WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

THE ROAD TO THE DEVIL’S HOME IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

Government policy should be judged by its results, not its intentions.

Residential electricity rates have risen 41.4 percent since January 2021. Why?

Plus: SHOCKING AND SAD NEWS: More Americans than ever have a positive view of Socialism.

WILL SOCIALISM WIN IN AMERICA?

Biblical-Literacy Lesson this week with Mark Lanier. Part 1: Who will God Save?

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: Pastor Stephens and Part 1: Prayers from the cross.

Closing Prayer:
All-Knowing Father,
Be gracious and merciful to me today, Lord. Remember not the rebellion inside me. Forget all the times I have shaken my fist at you. 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.

THE ROAD TO THE DEVIL’S HOME IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

Discussed by Dr. EJ Antoni
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Government policy should be judged by its results, not its intentions.

Dr. E.J. Antoni is a chief economist at The Heritage Foundation. Today, he explains why affordable, reliable electricity is the foundation of a modern economy.

Click here to read Dr. Antoni’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Biden Administration focused heavily on making electricity more difficult to produce. What were the results? Did they realize what would happen? Dr. Antoni spends several minutes discussing the consequences of Biden policies and why we are just now feeling the effects.

When consumers got their electricity bills this past summer, were the higher prices President Trump’s fault or Biden’s fault?

Residential electricity rates have risen 41.4 percent since January 2021. Why?

What actions has the Trump Administration taken since 2025 to lower the costs?

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WILL SOCIALISM WIN IN AMERICA?

Discussed by Walker Wildmon
with American Family Association Action (www.afaaction.net/)

SHOCKING AND SAD NEWS: More Americans than ever have a positive view of Socialism.

Walker Wildmon is the Chief Executive Officer for American Family Association Action. He is also Vice President of the American Family Association. Today, Walker urges Christians to stand up and fight for our religious freedom in America.

Click here for more information about American Family Association Action.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why the sudden surge in the popularity of Socialism? Walker puts some of the blame on public education and parents.

How can Conservatives compete with those acting like Santa Clause (to quote the late, great Rush Limbaugh)? Walker says: “The solution is not to compete. The solution is to defeat the ideology behind it.”

Can America continue to prosper without free handouts from WDC?

American families must live within a budget. Shouldn’t the government do the same?

How will the continued rise in Socialism impact our lives – especially the traditional family and our religious freedom?

What must we do to defend our freedoms, our faith, and our families?

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WHEN LIFE GETS CONFUSING, SHIFT YOUR FOCUS TO GOD

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

When life is confusing, chaotic, and crushing, it’s easy to believe the lie that we are the ones who hold the responsibility to come up with the solutions.

We try to fix the distance in that relationship.

We go back and forth on whether we should quit or stay in our job.

We fill our calendar and then struggle to juggle everything in the schedule.

We’re try to make peace and resolve all the family drama.

We strategize and we plan.

But in all of our attempts, we still feel anxious that it might not be the best solution or maybe we have not done enough.

Isaiah 26:3 reminds us: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

God’s Word promises that God has perfect peace for us when we do two things: Keep our mind on Him and trust that He has a way for us as we seek Him.

If life feels heavy and you begin to feel your peace being replaced with anxious planning, shift your eyes towards our all-knowing God and ask Him to help you find a way.

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God in your midst. The Mighty One, will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Links to more Scripture to meditate on and pray over when you are feeling anxious or fearful:

https://billygraham.org/story/bible-verses-on-anxiety-fear/

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/bible-verses-for-anxiety

ROMANS 9 PART 6

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, 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:

Mark begins the lesson with a trip down music memory lane. See if you know or recognize any of the songs…

What is a “carbon copy”? Mark gives a little history lesson that goes all the way back to a Freedom Ceremony from Ancient Times. He also discusses Libertas (Lady Liberty).

What did Paul say about slaves? How was a slave’s status changed? (Romans 16)

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 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 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:

Is prayer a box the check off every day? Why did Jesus pray? When did he pray?

How can we pray when we are hurting? How did Jesus pray when he was hurting?

A PRAYER EXTENDING FORGIVENESS TO OTHERS (Luke 23:33-34)

What was the purpose of punishment on a cross?

How did Jesus begin this prayer?

What is intercessory prayer? Is this how Jesus prayed?

Did Jesus pray for an intervention from his Father so he would not have to suffer a cruel death?


For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here .

PRAYER

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

All-Knowing Father,

Be gracious and merciful to me today, Lord. Remember not the rebellion inside me. Forget all the times I have shaken my fist at you.

Be patient and gentle with me. Guide my steps as I surrender completely to your Holy Spirit.

Speak through all of my words and actions, Lord Jesus. Not my will, but yours.

Hear the pleas of your saints. Answer their cries for salvation for family members and friends.

As this day continues to unfold, may the harvest be abundant.

And if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen.