WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Millions of Americans depend on medical devices to stay alive. Many are made in China.

China spying on American patients using their manufactured devices.

Devices made by Chinese Companies have a hidden backdoor.

China able to track American Patients and manipulate the devices.

PLUS: Is it safer for women in Iran or in Israel?

How does Iran treat its women?

Where do Muslims have the greatest freedom: in Israel or in Muslim countries?

Mark Lanier continues his lesson on Joy in Suffering.

Pastor Stephens continues his sermon on Jesus Brings Understanding.

Prayer for today:
Father God,
Direct our paths in righteous living. Make known your ways, O Lord, and plant our feet between your guardrails. 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.

CHINESE SPY TECH IS ENDANGERING US HOSPITALS. TEXAS IS TRYING TO SHUT THAT DOWN.

Discussed by Dr. Clifford Porter
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In January 2025, the Food and Drug Administration and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alarm stating: Devices made by a specific Chinese company had a hidden backdoor to track patients’ movements.

Dr. Clifford Porter believes that no Texas patient should have their medical data transmitted to a server in China or their medical care potentially disrupted or held hostage by the Communist Chinese Party. Dr. Porter MD PhD,is the Senior Fellow for Healthcare at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read the op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do millions of Americans depend on medical devices to stay alive? Are many made in China?

In addition to the hidden backdoor allowing for data collection, was it found that the devices could be manipulated as well? Dr. Porter reveals the scary details, comparing the scandal to China stealing data via TikTok.

Was this backdoor a bug, a software glitch, or a designed feature?

With the Federal Government in gridlock, is the Texas Government taking charge to protect its citizens?

Has Governor Greg Abbott taken an interest in this horrible discovery? Dr. Porter discusses Governor Abbott’s position and his plan.

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

IS IT SAFER FOR WOMEN IN IRAN OR ISRAEL?

Discussed by Grant Berry
with Reconnecting Ministries (ReconnectingMinistries.org)

How does Iran treat its citizens, especially its women?

Today, Grant Berry offers the TRUTH about the difference between Iran/Islam and Israel/Judaism. Grant Berry is the founder of Reconnecting Ministries and Producer of the Romans 911 Project.

Click here to order a copy of one of Grant Berry’s books and for a myriad of other resources.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the MSM spin the truth to whatever they want the narrative to be? Grant Berry says it all goes back to Adam and Eve in the garden… BUT there IS good news!

Israel is portrayed internationally as the evil empire. Is Israel a perfect country and government?

Do Muslims have the most freedom in Israel or in its neighboring countries?

Do Imams in Iran truly believe they are to start Armageddon to rid the world of “infidels”? Grant Berry is confident that love will ultimately win. The Bible says so!

Are many across the world beginning to reconnect with each other and to God?

Click here to help support Reconnecting Ministries.

A TIME FOR CHOOSING

Discussed by Ronald Reagan
with Ronald Reagan Quotes

Did Ronald Reagan predict our current state of affairs in America way back in 1964?  This clip is an excerpt of the 30-minute speech supporting the Republican Presidential nominee Barry Goldwater. Click here  to view the video.

JOY IN SUFFERING

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

Day 5

WHY IS THERE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD – ESPECIALLY IF GOD IS A GOOD GOD? WHAT COULD YOU ENDURE IF YOU KNEW SOMETHING GREATER WAS COMING IN THE FUTURE?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week with a great reminder that there IS joy in suffering because we have hope in the Lord.

Romans 8:18-22

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:

THE BIRTH PANGS OF A NEW WORLD (vs 22)

What is wrong with creation? Has it been wrong since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden?

Childbirth is obviously very painful, but is it also a time of great joy? Is this kind of like life?

How can we possibly endure all the suffering this sinful world throws in our path?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Do the math!

The world is in labor.

Redemption is bigger than you may think.

LUNCH TOPIC:

Where in your own life – right now – do you need to reframe something you have been reading as “decline” into something you could read as “labor”?

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

JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING

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

Day 5

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.

Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

DO #2: Can Jesus bring us understanding over time? John Piper: “God is always doing 10,000 things in your life and you may be aware of three of them.”

DO #3: Can Jesus bring us understanding in communion? Were the disciples’ eyes open to who Jesus was when they took communion after his death and resurrection? (1 Corinthians 11:26)

FINAL THOUGHTS:

How often do you go to church? How often do you gather with other Christians outside of church? Why is community important? (Hebrews 10:24-25) Pastor Jarrett reminds us that Satan wants nothing more than to see our faith waiver and his first attack is keeping us from other believers.

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

Direct our paths in righteous living. Make known your ways, O Lord, and plant our feet between your guardrails.

Fill us with gladness, joy, and hope that is everlasting. Shine through your saints, Lord Jesus.

May we not be a stumbling block in word or deed. May we sow seeds bountifully.

Open the hearts of the lost and those wandering to receive your free gift of salvation. May the harvest be abundant.

And, dear Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat joyfully.

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

Amen