WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

The average adult makes about 35,000 decisions each day.

Which ones are pivotal decisions? Pastor Stan Parris explains.

What decisions might you make today that will transform your destiny?

We cannot always control our circumstances, but can we always decide our response?

Mark Lanier continues in Romans

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

The closing prayer:
Father God, Maker of Heaven and Earth,
In the midst of life’s pain and sorrows, we choose to thank you for our many blessings.
You will never leave nor forsake us. We are your children. 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.

PIVOTAL DECISIONS

Discussed by Pastor Stan Parris
with Pivotal Decisions (pivotaldecisions.org/)

The average adult makes about 35,000 decisions each day. Which ones are “pivotal decisions”? What decisions might you make today that will transform your destiny?

Pastor Stan Parris is the Lead Pastor of Franklin Heights Church in Rocky Mounty, Virginia. With more than three decades in ministry, Pastor Parris focuses on encouraging individuals and churches to stop drifting through life and begin making decisions that will shape a lasting future.

Click here  to order your copy of Pastor Parris’s book, “Pivotal Decisions”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who was Ronald Demuth?

We cannot always control our circumstances, but can we always decide our response? Pastor Parris explains the “Three 10’s Rule” and how it applies to every decision we make – especially emotionally-charged decisions.

Why does Pastor Parris believe that “drifting through life” is dangerous? What can/should we do instead?

If someone feels stuck in a relationship, a career, a habit, or in life in general, where should they begin if they truly desire change? Pastor Parris offers some encouragement we all need to hear…

Is it too late to change direction in life? Pastor Parris walks through some of the decisions we make every day and how we can shift our focus from “us” to “God”.

Click here to contact Pastor Stan Parris.

THIS IS NOT A DAY CARE. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY.

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

Recently, a student complained about a sermon that made him feel guilty and blamed the school for making students feel uncomfortable. This is not uncommon.

In response, the President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University gave a lecture to students they’ll never forget.

Sara Tracey, Editor and Producer of The What’s UP Radio Program, reads the letter from school President Everett Piper. The article can be found here.

ROMANS 9 PART 5

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

Day 4

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:

THE POTTERS RIGHTS (vs 20b-21)

Why did Paul reference Isaiah 29:16 in this passage? How is this passage also similar to Jeremiah 18:1-6? Mark spends a good chunk of today’s segment explaining the similarities and differences in these passages.

Why are we made the way we are? In other words: Why did God give each of us our own purpose in life? Do you know what your purpose is? How can we be sure?

What comes after the BUT….? Great question, huh? Tune in tomorrow as Mark digs into the two vessels…

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 4

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:

Warfare Prayer Begins with Honesty

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett reminded us that we are in a real battle with a real enemy and warfare prayer is the best defense we could have.

Why should we be 100% honest with God? Pastor Jarrett gives several hypothetical situations when we question but are afraid to be honest. He says: “Get honest with the Lord. Tell Him what you want.”

Warfare Prayer Continues in Persistence

Do you ever grow weary? Me, too! And so did the disciples. But – did Jesus ever stop praying? (Matthew 26:39-44; Luke 11:9-10)

What can happen in our lives when we are persistent? (Luke 188)

But – what if we are persistent and we still don’t hear an answer from God? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that God ALWAYS answers our prayer. Sometimes it is just a different answer than what we wanted or expected.


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, Maker of Heaven and Earth,

In the midst of life’s pain and sorrows, we choose to thank you for our many blessings.

You will never leave nor forsake us. We are your children.

Hold each close to your heart. May your love overwhelm each saint today and every day.

As we wait for our reward in heaven, may we be strong and courageous, sharing the Good News of our salvation.

Lord Jesus, shine your light through your saints. Guide and direct our steps.

Make straight our paths today. And Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

Together with Jesus lifting this prayer with joy in my heart,

Amen