WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Students Used as Pawns in Adult Political Fights.

Leaving campus, supervised by teachers and campus police.

Is this Free Speech? Or Manipulation?

Plus: Best and Worst Presidents Revealed.

Do you agree with the best and worst list?

Dr. David Fleming, subbing for Mark Lanier, concludes: “NO CONDEMNATION”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes: The Start of Something Great.

Prayer for today:
Father God,
… In one act of brutal betrayal, the crowds cried out crucify him. Complete prayer 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.

STUDENTS USED AS COLLATERAL IN ADULT POLITICAL FIGHTS

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

According to Education Week, the recent student walkouts from class in planned protests against ICE are reviving “free speech debates”. Should public school students be used as pawns in adult political controversies?

Today, Brian Phillips discusses this very serious issue. YES! IT IS SERIOUS! We MUST begin to educate our young people on truth – not feelings. Brian is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Brian Phillips op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Recently, why were students marching down Congress Ave towards the Texas Capital? Brian Phillips shares what he observed out of his office window and reveals that the students were being escorted by what appeared to be teachers and even members of the Austin Police Department.

What was Governor Abbott’s response to the student’s “protest” when they were supposed to be in class?

Has Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into this “protest”?

Are teachers enabling students to skip class to “protest” ICE? Brian Phillips has confirmed that teachers at the Austin ISD school literally held the doors open for the students to walk out. This is completely unacceptable.

BUT WAIT! Don’t students need a signed parental consent form to leave campus for any reason whatsoever? Were parental consent forms used for this walk-out/march/protest?

Is this just the tip of the iceberg? Are adults – specifically teachers – going to continue to indoctrinate children and teens with their agenda? How can we stop it? Brian says: “We need the adults to act like adults.” Amen!

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PRAGER U: BEST AND WORST PRESIDENTS REVEALED

Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)

Many people and organizations have conducted surveys/polls on the best and the worst Presidents. However, Dr. Paul Kengor doesn’t place much stock in them. Why?

Dr. Kengor is a prolific writer and speaker on topics such as Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and communism and has authored over twenty books. Dr. Kengor is also a Professor of Political Science and Chief Academic Fellow of The Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College. Dr. Kengor is also the Senior Editor for The American Spectator. 

Today, Dr. Paul Kengor discusses a recent Prager University Presidents Survey discussing the best and worst presidents: ranked.

Click here to read more on this from Dr. Paul Kengor.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What organization does Dr. Paul Kengor trust the most to conduct surveys? Which ones are bad?

Who were the top three presidents on the survey? Does Dr. Paul Kengor agree with those results? Dr. Kengor discusses how and why people vote a certain way.

In Dr. Paul Kengor’s opinion, who was/is the worst President?

Which trio of presidents battled for the bottom three spots in the Prager University Presidents Survey?

President Trump is not included in the Prager University Presidents survey because he hasn’t finished his second term. In Dr. Paul Kengor’s opinion, how would people rank President Trump?

If you would like to rank the Presidents yourself, click here.

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DAVID’S TAKE ON ROMANS 8:1 “NO CONDEMNATION”

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 5

WHAT IS THE RESULT OF SIN? CONDEMNATION. WHAT DID WE GAIN FROM CHRIST’S DEATH ON THE CROSS? NO CONDEMNATION!

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming subs in for Mark keeping the theme of Romans going with his take on the phrase “No Condemnation” from Romans 8:1.

If you missed Mark’s lesson on Romans 8:1 from January 18, 2026, check out the archives on our homepage. The lesson was aired during the week of January 26-30.

To view David Fleming’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:

David Fleming says: “Consequences…help us understand the place of disciple towards those who are no longer condemned. We can be corrected, but we will never be condemned…which means God will never give up on you.”

POINTS FOR HOME:

Receive and rejoice now and forever. Remember: God is not against you. He is eternally for you and He is on your side. Stay out of the muck and mire of sin. Remember: When sin comes a-knockin’, say: “Stay away!” Live out your position in Christ. Remember: You are in Christ and Christ is in you.

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

THE START TO SOMETHING GREAT

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

Day 5

DO YOU HAVE A BURDEN TO SHARE THE GOSPEL? DO YOU TRULY BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN DO ANYTHING? ARE YOU PREPARED TO ACT ON FAITH?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his new series entitled NEXT: From Northwest Houston to the World. The series will focus on Nehemiah.

This week, he introduces us to Nehemiah and the burden he felt for the people of Israel.

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 1:1-11

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

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

NEXT STEPS

Ask God for a burden.

Believe God can do anything.

Prepare to act on faith.


FINAL THOUGHTS

God’s invitation for you to work with Him always leads you to a crisis of belief that requires faith and action.


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,

Thank you for redeeming the souls of the believers.

In one act of brutal betrayal, the crowds cried out crucify him.

May none of my words or actions crucify him today.

Father, may I not cause you pain.

I choose to humbly walk before you today.

And if you grant me tomorrow, may I repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen