WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

God is in. Secularism is out (but not completely).

Hunger for faith is growing with the younger generation.

Why? 40% of young people state they are stressed all or part of the time.

Great reminder: Who is responsible for doing something?

And: Ban foreign money in American Elections, all of them.

Mark Lanier continues teaching on the Joy of Suffering.

Pastor Stephens: Jesus Gives Peace – segment 2.

Today’s Prayer:
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 28 (ESV)
Father God:
Gracious and Forgiving Heavenly Father,
May your righteous saints stand strong and bold as lions for the cause of Christ.
Fill them with understanding and knowledge. 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.

NEW TREND: GOD IS IN. SECULARISM IS OUT.

Discussed by Reagan Wilbanks
with Prayer at the Heart (www.prayerattheheart.org/)

SURPRISING BUT ENCOURAGING NEWS: There is a growing hunger for things that are real and a growing pushback against secularism and atheism – especially among Gen Z.

Today, Regan Wilbanks discusses this encouraging information. Reagan is the Executive Administrator for Prayer at the Heart, whose mission it is to ignite a great spiritual awakening out of a national movement of unified, humble, desperate prayer, unity, and evangelism.

Click here to read more on this from Reagan Wilbanks.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do surveys show that 40% of young people feel stressed or anxious all or most of the time?

What is the antidote for secularism and digital overload? Reagan says prayer, prayer, prayer.

Are US teenagers responding to surveys indicating they are “very motivated” to learn more about Jesus Christ?

Is this an indication that God still has great things in store for America?

What is Project 2026?

Can anyone find comfort, hope, and peace simply by praying? Reagan reminds us: “Hope is not a concept… Hope is Jesus Christ.”

Click here to help support the ministry of Prayer at the Heart.

EVERY BODY, SOME BODY, ANY BODY, AND NO BODY

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

If everybody expects somebody to do something, nobody will to it and it will not get done.

Terry Lowry, host of The What’s Up Radio Program encourages everyone to pick one thing and do it. Pray, encourage, promote, volunteer..... anything, just pick something and do it.

BAN FOREIGN FUNDING IN BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

According to recent estimates, the major political non-profit groups tied to the 2024 Presidential candidates raised almost $900 million from donors whose identities remained entirely secret.

Today, The Honorable Chuck DeVore reveals more details about this disturbing news. DeVore is a former elected official from California who is now the Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He also a retired US Army Lt. Colonel.

Click here to read his full report.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are foreign entities / individuals permitted to donate money to US Senators and Congress members?

Are the 2026 mid-term elections expected to cost upwards of $11 Billion just for ads alone? How much of that projected $11 Billion will come from foreign entities?

How do foreign entities funnel money to assist their interests / individuals? Chuck breaks down the two main forms of contributions, explaining why they should both be absolutely illegal. He says: “It’s not appropriate to have foreigners playing that like in our elections.”

How can we restrict this type of activity?

The largest single donation, at $97.5 million, came to Forward Future USA Action from an “unidentified person or group.” Why can’t we find out who they are?

What’s next? Chuck encourages everyone to get more involved, do your homework, and share with others.

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

JOY IN SUFFERING

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

Day 2

WHY IS THERE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD – ESPECIALLY IF GOD IS A GOOD GOD? WHAT COULD YOU ENDURE IF YOU KNEW SOMETHING GREATER WAS COMING IN THE FUTURE?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week with a great reminder that there IS joy in suffering because we have hope in the Lord.

Romans 8:18-22

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 CALCULATED WEIGHT OF GLORY (vs 18)

In this verse, did Paul ever ask about “feelings”? NOPE! Mark tells a story about his latest court trial.

Do Paul’s words about suffering still apply to us today?

Does our suffering reveal God’s glory?

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

JESUS GIVES PEACE

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

Day 2

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOUBTFUL? I KNOW I HAVE BEEN – MANY TIMES! DOUBT IS NORMAL, BUT IS DOUBT ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a fantastic sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about Thomas’s unbelief in the resurrection of Jesus, when he finally believed, and how we can overcome our own doubts and disbelief.

Scripture Passage: John 20:19-29

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Thomas is infamous for doubting the resurrection of Christ. Are there others in Scripture who doubted? What were their doubts? Pastor Jarrett reminds us of Abraham, Moses, King David, Job, and John the Baptist, saying: “Doubt is normal, because doubt is natural.”

What is the problem, though, with doubt? Why is it so dangerous? Pastor Jarrett explains how doubt leads to unbelief, which makes doubt dangerous.

Does Scripture address the dangers of unbelief? (Matthew 13:58; Hebrews 3:12)

Can unbelief also lead to a hardened heart against God and the resurrection of Jesus? (Revelation 21:8)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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: Proverbs 28 (ESV)


Gracious and Forgiving Heavenly Father,

May your righteous saints stand strong and bold as lions for the cause of Christ.

Fill them with understanding and knowledge.

May they be stable, walking straight, understanding true justice.

Our land has been ruled by the wicked, those who say evil is good and good is evil.

O Lord, may your saints fight against evil and those who praise wickedness.

Fill them with the Holy Ghost, Father, so they may rebuke and resist evil.

Make our paths straight, O Lord, and grant us another day to stand with you, the Creator of All.

Hear our pleas, humbly lifted to your throne room by and through the name of your son, Jesus Christ.

Amen