WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

America’s crisis is spiritual not political.

Progressive thinking has led to:
mass shootings, fatherless homes, rampant drug addiction, and epidemic youth suicides.

Plus: Broken homes, abortion, shattered communities, so many have lost faith and hope…

Can America be saved?

Are the moral issues we face insurmountable?

Can we, who are Christ-followers, return to a Biblical-order?

Can we effect positive change?

Mark Lanier, with Biblical Literacy with Champion Forest, continues has lesson: We are not condemned.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, in the pulpit at Champion Forest, continues: Fighting for Strength.

Today’s Prayer:
Merciful Father,
Whether driving, sitting, or walking, we pause for a moment in our day to simply say thank you for our many blessings…. 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 AMERICA’S CRISIS SPIRITUAL, NOT POLITICAL?

Discussed by Richard Harris
with Truth and Liberty (www.truthandliberty.net/

On July 28, 2025, a man walked down one of the busiest streets in America with a rifle in hand and committed cold-blooded murder in broad daylight.

Today, Richard Harris discusses why America must return to God or he fears our society will become worse. Richard serves as the Executive Director of Truth and Liberty and the host of the Truth and Liberty Show. He is also the Founder of Richard Harris Ministries, where he has a passion to see lives changed, a nation discipled, and the restoration of America’s Constitutional Republic under God.

Click here to read Richard Harris’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Every time a mass killing occurs, do too many politicians and pundits jump to the same unworkable answers?

Does Leftist Progressive thinking lead to mass shootings, fatherless homes, rampant drug addiction, and a youth suicide epidemic?

Are we witnessing not only social dysfunction, but also spiritual decay?

Is the solution for America’s crisis repentance and a return to the Creator of the Universe, Jehovah God?

Are Christians called to confront the lies and expose the darkness?

How do we warn others that hell is real and heaven can be their eternal home if they accept Jesus as their Savior?

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CAN AMERICA BE SAVED?

Discussed by John Horvat
with Return to Order www.ReturnToOrder.org

Part 1 of 3

Grave moral problems such as broken homes, abortion, shattered communities, and lost faith are tearing our country apart.

John Horvat recently wrote about this very problem and returns to the program to discuss the research and solutions. John Horvat is a scholar, researcher, educator, international speaker, and author of “Return to Order”.

Click here to read more from John Horvat on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do many researchers, politicians, and preachers across America accurately pinpoint the problems destroying our nation or offer viable solutions?

Will there always be some who will be upset with the solutions – no matter what they may be? John says: “Of course, because people don’t like to be told they’re wrong!”

Are the moral issues we are facing today insurmountable? John reminds us that our God is powerful!

Are more and more Americans living a hopeless life full of fear and anxiety?

PART 2 OF 3 - CAN AMERICA BE SAVED?

Discussed by John Horvat
with Return to Order www.ReturnToOrder.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

John Horvat believes the only real solution to hopelessness is a return to Christendom. Does the urgency of the mountain of moral issues facing our nation really call for a return to moral values as defined and described in our Bible?

If we recommend a return to Biblical morality, are we “imposing our will onto others”?

Can enough laws be passed to force people to behave morally? John points out: “If you try to legislate morality… you are creating a prison, not a society.”

Why do so many people reject Biblical moral beliefs and values? John discusses the ABC Syndrome – the Anything But Christ Syndrome.

PART 3 OF 3 - CAN AMERICA BE SAVED?

Discussed by John Horvat
with Return to Order www.ReturnToOrder.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How did the 1960’s change the world?

How can Christians create positive change around the world?

What should we do while waiting for our call home to heaven or for the return of Christ? John says: “Christianity, by its nature, is expansive. We have the Good News and want others to have the Good News, too.”

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WE ARE NOT CONDEMNED

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

Day 5

DO YOU EVER BATTLE THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD THAT SAY YOU AREN’T WORTHY OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS? HOW CAN WE SILENCE THOSE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS?

This week, Mark Lanier is back with his series on the book of Romans, giving us hope and encouragement as we seek to find peace in God in a noisy, messed up world.

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:

Martin Luther once said: “When the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: I admit that I deserve death and hell. What of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where he is, there I shall be also.” AMEN!

WHO ARE THE TWO VOICES SPEAKING TO US?

How does Satan accuse us? Does he try to confuse us? (Job 1-2)

Does Satan have the ability to come directly before God to accuse us? (Zechariah 3:1; Revelation 12:10)

Do you ever say “Yeah…but…”? How can God calm that voice and give us hope for the future?


POINTS FOR HOME

The case is closed. It is God who justifies. He is our defender.

When you feel weak, remember that the Holy Spirit interceded on our behalf.

Don’t succumb to the voices in your head. Why? There is no reason to doubt yourself because you are not condemned – no matter what you’ve done. After all, the voice of God is the only one that matters!


EXTRA TOPIC SUGGESTION

Which voice is harder to silence: the accuser or your own inner critic?


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

FIGHTING FOR STRENGTH

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

Day 5

WHY? THAT’S THE QUESTION: WHY? WHY DID I LOSE MY JOB? WHY DID MY SPOUSE DIE? WHY DID I LOSE MY BABY? WHY GOD? WHY?

This week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the FIGHT series, encouraging us to look past the WHY and focus on the WHAT. He says one profound statement on Friday: “Don’t trade what you know for what you don’t know.”

NOTE: Champion Forest will be hosting a special celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Click here for more details and to register for the event.

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:

HOW TO FIGHT THROUGH SUFFERING (Romans 8)

REMEMBER: God is not condemning you, but there will be consequences. (Romans 8:1; Hebrews 12:5-6)

REMEMBER: God is praying for you when you don’t know what to say. (Romans 8:26-27; Hebrew 7:25)

REMEMBER: God is working on your behalf – and it will be good! (Romans 8:28; Genesis 50:20)

REMEMBER: God loves you – never, ever doubt that! (Romans 8:35,37-39)


FINAL THOUGHTS

Don’t trade what you know, for what you don’t know. What God has shown you in the light, don’t doubt in the dark!


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PRAYER

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

Merciful Father,

Whether driving, sitting, or walking, we pause for a moment in our day to simply say thank you for our many blessings.

Lord, you love us with an abundant love. Fill us now with the Holy Spirit.

Guide us with your mighty arm. Speak to us through your Word.

May we still our hearts and minds to listen and to respond walking the way Jesus walked.

Help us, Father, to put to death our earthly desires.

May we be doers of the Word and not hearers only, being willing, able, eager, and ready to share the hope we have found in Christ Jesus.

May we see with spiritual eyes as we enter the mission field – our homes, our neighborhoods, our workplaces, and everywhere we go.

Father, may we be obedient to you.

Jesus, shine through us.

Holy Spirit, be our guide.

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

Humbly praying in the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen