WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

During praise and worship, would Jesus dance and raise his hands?

Should our worship of praises and hymns present Jesus Christ and him crucified, challenging both believers and non-believers?

Has the Church failed to preach the whole council of God?

Do some pastors shy away from the tough issues out fear of man’s reaction?

Biblical Literacy Class: Mark Lanier continues with Nothing Can Separate US

From the Pulpit: guest Daniel Ritchie continues with Believers are Builders.

Today’s Prayer:
Ever present, always watching, and eternal Father, guide our steps today.
May every heartbeat bring each saint closer to you.
Search our hearts, our minds, and our souls. Sweep out any hint of evil. Release all unrighteousness from our grasp. 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.

ARE WE WORSHIPPING GOD LIKE JESUS?

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

During praise and worship, would Jesus dance? Would he raise his hands? Would he pour out his heart in praise and adoration?

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge gives his honest opinion about the state of the Church today and the people who step through the church doors on any given Sunday.

Click here to learn more about Pastor Ed and Truth for You Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is true Ekklesia hard to find?

From the time we walk into the sanctuary until the time we leave, is everything we do important in the eyes of God? Pastor Ed explains what he means by “horizontal worship”.

Should our worship of praises and hymns present Jesus Christ and him crucified, challenging both believers and non-believers? (Colossians 1:28-29)

Has the Church failed to preach the whole council of God? (Acts 20:20;27) Pastor Ed believes this in his heart of hearts.

Do some pastors shy away from the tough issues out fear of man’s reaction? (John 14; John 8:32; Romans 1:16)

Should our pastor preach on the blood of Jesus and his death on the cross?

Do too few churches still have a real altar call at the end of each service?

Is the church as a whole, equipping the saints? (Ephesians 4:12)

Is it up to the pastor to build the church? Pastor Ed reminds us of our responsibilities as Christ-followers.

If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, please feel free to contact Pastor Ed here.

AMERICANS POSSESS CONTRADICTORY AND UNBIBLICAL VIEWS ABOUT MORAL TRUTH

Discussed by Dr. George Barna
with Cultural Research Center (www.CulturalResearchCenter.com)

Dr. George Barna is the Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.

Today, Dr. Barna discusses their latest survey: Americans Possess Contradictory and Unbiblical Views about Moral Truth

Click here for past surveys and for more information about the Cultural Research Center.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do most adults in the United States reject absolute moral truth?

Do many often make their moral choices based on their emotional reactions and feelings?

Do many Americans trust law and public policies? Do many trust scientific and mathematical claims? Dr. Barna explains why trust in those areas has begun to fade over the past decade – which is good news!

Will the acceptance of all truths as equally valid lead to deep foundational chaos, confusion, and helplessness?

Should local churches spearhead debate and action regarding the restoration of Biblical truth? Dr. Barna explains why it is the parents’ job first and then the church jumps in to fill in the gaps.

Click here to help support the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.

NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US

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

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a look at the end of chapter 8 and the last question Paul asked the people: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

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 LAST QUESTION

Before Paul asked his final question, why did he ask other questions? Was he preparing the people for the Big One? Mark reminds us that it doesn’t matter what we have done in our past or what we will do in our future – God still loves us and forgives us.

But WHY does God love and forgives us? Why doesn’t God want us to be separated from him? (Matthew 19:6)

What does the “love of Christ” mean? Is Christ’s love the same as “our” kind of love? (1 Timothy 10:6) Note: Mark taught this lesson on Father’s Day, so he uses the love of a father as an example.

What are some of the things that separate us from the love of Christ? Tune in tomorrow for more examples.


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

BELIEVERS ARE BUILDERS

Discussed by Daniel Ritchie
with Daniel Ritchie (danielritchie.com/)

Day 2

This week, special guest Daniel Ritchie preaches in the FIGHT series, emphasizing that our response to the Gospel is the only thing that really matters in this life.

Daniel was born without arms, but he never let that slow him down. He is a Christian, husband, father, and sought-after public speaker. Click here https://danielritchie.com/ to learn more about Daniel.

NOTE: This sermon was preached on Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Father’s Day.

NOTE: Champion Forest will be hosting a special celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Click here https://www.championforest.org/events/america250/ for more details and to register for the event.

Find Daniel’s sermon here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHiv0-ZxN48

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Did Daniel ever “hate” God? (Psalm 139) Daniel shares about a student pastor who cared for him and invested time in his life.

What did Daniel’s student pastor say to him that really showed God’s love and grace to him and that his life really did have a purpose? (Romans 10)

What is the book of Romans all about? Why did Paul write this letter? Who was he addressing and why? Daniel gives a brief overview and then reads from Romans 15.

How are believers builders? Is Paul talking about physical strength or spiritual strength? Tune in tomorrow as Daniel Ritchie preaches more about Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and why he pleaded with God to remove it from his life.


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PRAYER

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

Ever present, always watching, and eternal Father, guide our steps today.

May every heartbeat bring each saint closer to you.

Search our hearts, our minds, and our souls. Sweep out any hint of evil. Release all unrighteousness from our grasp.

Pour into each your Holy Spirit. We cry out for a new touch. Fill us to overflowing.

Plant within each saint a burning desire to share the Good News with one more today and then another and another.

May the light of your son burst forth in all we do and say.

Together, let’s go forth seeking the lost and the wandering. May the harvest be abundant.

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

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

Amen and Amen.