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THE LINK BETWEEN ABORTION AND MENTAL HEALTH

Mark Lanier continues in Romans

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS begins his sermon on WARFARE PRAYER

The closing prayer:
All Knowing-Father in Heaven, Creator of all,
We come before you in confidence because of Jesus Christ, our advocate. 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 LINK BETWEEN ABORTION AND MENTAL HEALTH

Discussed by Victor Nieves
with Life Issues Institute (LifeIssues.org)

What is the link between abortion and mental health? How long do the memories of an abortion last? Can anything “trigger” sadness and depression and even mental health issues after an abortion?

Today, please listen to this sobering special with Life Issues Institute President, Victor Nieves, and Dr. David Reardon, Director of the Elliot Institute and an Associate Scholar with the Charlotte Lozier Institute. Dr. Reardon is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on the effects of pregnancy loss on women.

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WHAT IS A MOTHER?

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

What is a Mother?
Written by Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International 

Two babies, yes, twins, a boy and a girl, were in the womb together having a conversation.

The girl asked her brother, “Do you believe in life after delivery?” Her brother said, “No way. What kind of life would that be?” She responded, “I don’t know, but there will be more light than in here. And maybe we’ll be able to walk with our legs, and use our hands to pick up things and eat using our mouth.”

Her brother said, “Sis, that is crazy talk. Walking is impossible. Eating with your mouth? Ridiculous! Our umbilical cord gives us all the food we need!” She said, “Well, I think something different is coming...something better...something infinitely better.”

He shot back, “Have you ever met anyone who has gone through the delivery process and ever come back? After delivery, we’re done! We’re finished! This is all there is.” She pondered what he said, and said softly, “I think I’ll meet my mother, and she will take care of me and you.”

Again, perplexed, he said to his twin sister, “Mother? You actually believe in Mother? That’s the craziest thing you ever have said! If Mother exists, where is she now?”

The sister responded: “She is all around us. We are surrounded by her. We are a part of her. I hear her voice when she speaks to me. I feel her hands near me. I can hear her heartbeat.” “Well,” her brother exclaimed, “I don’t see her, so she must not exist.”

The sister replied, “My dearest brother, we can choose to fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. That is where I’m going to place my hope and trust. Mother is very much alive, and in the quiet of the night I hear her softly singing over you and me. She loves us and will take care of us.”

WHEN LIFE IS CONFUSING

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 on the schedule.

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

We strategize and 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 (NKJV) “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

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

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

More Scripture to mediate and pray over when you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by life’s demands: click here and here.

GOD IS MY PILOT

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

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ROMANS 9 PART 5

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, really digging into why Paul was so insistent to the people that God had not left them – and He never will.

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:

Ancient mindset: Scrolls could be bought in the marketplace. Pretty cool, huh? Were there also books?

What would have been considered a “best seller?” Mark shares stories from Ovid’s Metamorphosis: Arachne vs Minerva, Niobe vs Latona, and Marsyas vs Apollo.

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

WARFARE PRAYER

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 reminds us that God is the victor and we can do nothing on our own without him. So, turn to Him first in prayer. It’s the greatest weapon we have against the enemy of darkness.

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.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 26:36-46

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:

What is the greatest weapon Christians have in the battle against evil? (Ephesians 6)

How did Jesus battle the enemy? What was his first response every time? Pastor Jarrett reads from Matthew 26.

What other warfare prayers did Jesus pray? (John 17; Luke 22)

What does Gethsemane mean? Pastor Jarrett explains why this is important in the life of a Christian.


For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here .

PRAYER

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

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:

All Knowing-Father in Heaven, Creator of all,

We come before you in confidence because of Jesus Christ, our advocate.

Hear our humble prayer for forgiveness as we forgive others.

May we not crucify your son anew and afresh by living in sin and immorality.

Place your ways in our hearts and write them on our minds as reminders of how to live for you and only you.

Speak through our words and actions as we declare your wonderous ways to those around us.

Open the eyes of those who do not see. Open the ears of those who do not hear. Open the cold, hard hearts of those who reject you and do not believe. May the harvest be abundant today.

Father, guide us. Lord Jesus, shine through us. Holy Spirit, fill us to the overflowing.

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

Amen.