WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Today, Denise Shick reveals good news: why Americans are growing weary of the gay/trans agenda.

Are fewer young people identifying as LGBTQ?

How should parents respond when their child tells them they are gay?

Is there always hope and healing for the lost, the hurting, and the questioning?

Kris Ullman continues: June is no longer Gay Pride Month…

Mark Lanier, with Biblical Literacy with Champion Forest, begins: We are not condemned.

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

Today’s Prayer:

Father God,

The least we can do is lift a prayer of thanksgiving to your throne.

Thank you, Father, for holding each saint in your right hand. 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.

PRIDE FATIGUE

Discussed by Denise Shick
with Help4Families (www.help4families.org/)

Is pride fatigue spreading across America?

Denise Shick is the Executive Director of Help 4 Families, Christian counselor, life coach, author, and public speaker. Today, Denise reveals the good news: Americans are growing tired of the pro-gay message.

Click here to read Denise’s article on this important topic.

Click here to help support Help 4 Families.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are Americans growing weary of the gay/trans agenda?

Are fewer young people identifying as LGBTQ?

How should parents respond when their child tells them they are gay? Denise stresses the importance of remaining calm and non-judgmental.

Is there always hope and healing for the lost, the hurting, and the questioning?

Click here for free resources and help from Hope 4 Families.

JUNE IS NO LONGER PRIDE MONTH TO MANY

Discussed by Kristen Ullman
with Eagle Forum (www.eagleforum.org)

Instead of “pride month”, many are celebrating Fidelity Month — a time to celebrate faithfulness to God, our spouses and families, our communities, and our country.

Today, Krist Ullman, Eagle Forum, explains the benefits of fidelity in marriage. Kris is the President of Eagle Forum and previously served as Legislative Director for U.S. Sen. John Ashcroft

Click here to read more from Kristen on this and other topics.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are there true and lasting benefits to fidelity in marriage?

Can getting married be good for one’s health?

Do women and men benefit from strong marriages? Kris discusses some of the various benefits.

Do children benefit from strong marriages?

Do communities benefit from strong marriages?

Is there hope and help for those who feel they are drowning in a lost cause? Kris reminds us that there is always – always – hope in Jesus.

Click here to help support Eagle Forum.

IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL

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

It is perfectly normal to need reassurances from time to time from those we love.
It is perfectly normal to want a relationship – a truly, truly good and wonderful relationship.
It is perfectly normal to not be happy all the time.
It is perfectly normal to wonder if people like you and to wonder what they think about you.
It is perfectly normal to want approval and acceptance from our friends and co-workers.
It is perfectly normal to have needs, wants, and desires.
It is perfectly normal to not feel “good enough” sometimes.
It is perfectly normal to have questions and wonder what is going on in the world.
It is perfectly normal to not love your body all of the time.
It is perfectly normal to have strong emotions and sad thoughts sometimes.

It is also perfectly normal to rely on the strength, wisdom, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and kindness of a God who loves you – no matter how you may be feeling.

Galatians 6:9 NLT “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we do not give up.”

DON’T FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR KIDS

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

Don’t feel sorry for or fear for your kids/grandkids because the world they are going to grow up in is not what it used to be. God created them and called them for the exact moment in time that they’re in. Their life wasn’t a coincidence or an accident.

For the full article by author and Pastor Alex Cravens, click here.

WE ARE NOT CONDEMNED

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

Day 1

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:

Mark begins the lesson, as he usually does, with a law story – and trust me, you do not want to miss this one! He even shares some of his trial notes (found at the above link at the 18-minute mark).

What charges will be made against you on Judgment Day? Will the charges “stick” – or will your slate be wiped clean? Mark reads from the focused Scripture, Romans 8:33-34, explaining how Paul answered this question and offering a short review of Romans.

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 1

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:

Does everyone experience suffering in their lifetime? (Matthew 5:45)

What did Jesus say about suffering? (John 16:33b)

Should we – and can we – answer the WHY question on our own?

THE “WHY” OF SUFFERING: GOD’S GLORY

Pastor Jarrett shares two stories:
John 9: Jesus healed the blind man. What questions did the disciples have?
John 11: The death of Lazarus. Tune in tomorrow for the full story…


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

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,

The least we can do is lift a prayer of thanksgiving to your throne.

Thank you, Father, for holding each saint in your right hand. Don’t let any slip out.

Hear the pleas of each. Dry tears, calm fears, heal, and provide in the center of your will.

Be with our leaders; may each serve you and only you.

May each saint walk worthy of the sacrifice you have provided.

Forgive each. Strengthen each. Use each to further the Kingdom.

And, Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen and Amen.