WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

The Epidemic of Loneliness.

Most adults report that they communicate with family, or friends, or work associates almost daily.

Yet, many also report being lonely at least once a week.

Mark Lanier posts: ARE YOU LONELY TODAY? LET JESUS HELP YOU!

And, Sunday, November 1st, is INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS

Mark Lanier in the Biblical-Literacy Class concludes his lesson exploring Paul’s references to the Old Testament.

Pastor Justin Holcomb, from the pulpit of Champion Forest, concludes: DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Today’s closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
As we lift this prayer to your throne room, we acknowledge your Lordship over our lives. Pour out your grace and mercy onto your saints.
O God, open our understanding to the truth found in your Word. 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 EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS

Discussed by Pastor George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Is loneliness growing amongst adults?

George Stahnke has been a pastoral counselor in the counseling department at Focus on the Family for the last 26 years, providing counseling to individuals, families, and ministry families.

Click here to find a counselor close to you or call 1.800.AFAMILY.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Most adults report that they communicate with family, or friends, or work associates almost daily. However, do many also report being lonely at least once a week? George discusses the many reasons why active, social people sometimes or even oftentimes feel lonely.

Do we need to relearn the art of listening? On the flip side: Do we also deserve the right to be heard?

Is there a gap between the relationships we have and the connection we want/or need?

Does this connection gap lead to anxiety, depression and burnout for many people?

Does Focus on the Family have resources for people who are feeling isolated and lonely? Click here for free resources from Focus on the Family.

Click here to helps support Focus on the Family.

ARE YOU LONELY TODAY? LET JESUS HELP YOU!

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

Mark Lanier’s Thought for the Day from Tuesday, October 2, 2026. Click here to watch the video.

NOVEMBER 1: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS

Discussed by Todd Nettleton
with The Voice of the Martyrs (Persecution.com)

The Voice of the Martyrs is calling churches and believers worldwide to unite in prayer on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for the annual International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians.

Todd Nettleton is the Vice President for The Voice of the Martyrs.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can we support persecuted Christians around the world?

How significant is the upcoming International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians?

Is material available to aid Christians with prayer prompts for the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians? Todd shares all the information for the free digital resources, which can be found at the link above.

Is our God still in the miracle-producing business?

Can prayer change situations and overcome challenges? Todd shares some encouragement and a great story to close out the interview.

Click here to help support The Voice of the Martyrs.

ROMANS 10 PART 2

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a deep dive into Romans and Paul’s reference to the Old Testament.

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:

What is the purpose of a “glossary”? What is the purpose of an “apocrypha”?

Who has taken and found wisdom? Mark reads from the Bible Study Bible apocrypha Baruch 3:29-30.

How did Paul counter the words in Baruch? (Romans 10:6-8)

What do scholars say about these passages? Mark shares opinions from Doug Moo, John Piper, NT Wright, and James Dunn.

How do Paul’s letters build on each other?

POINTS FOR HOME:

You can’t lasso righteousness on your own.

God came to YOU!

Say it and believe it.

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

DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Discussed by Justin Holcomb
with God Made All of Me (www.GodMadeAllOfMe.com)

Day 5

DO YOU EVER ACCIDENTALLY FALL ASLEEP IN CHURCH? I THINK WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF THAT FROM TIME TO TIME! WELL – DON’T FALL ASLEEP LISTENING TO THE SERMON EACH DAY THIS WEEK! THAT’S WHAT THE ENEMY – THE DEVIL – WANTS. SO STAY AWAKE AND PAY ATTENTION!

Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor Justin Holcomb has a great sermon for us to kick off the year – reminding us that we must always be willing to know more about God as we grow in our faith and throw seeds to others as we share the Gospel.

Find Pastor Justin Holcomb’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

DON’T SLEEP ON GROWING

Are you part of a small group? If not, why not? Quit doing life alone!

DON’T SLEEP ON THROWING

Are you throwing seeds everywhere you go? Do you worry if you are doing it right? Are you scared of rejection? Pastor Justin reads from Mark 4:1-9 – The Parable of the Sower and says: “Just throw the dang seed!”

But how do we throw the seed? Listen as Pastor Justin shares a few ways…


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

Heavenly Father,

As we lift this prayer to your throne room, we acknowledge your Lordship over our lives. Pour out your grace and mercy onto your saints.

O God, open our understanding to the truth found in your Word. May we hide your statutes deep within our hearts.

Holy Spirit, live within your saints. Lord Jesus, shine through our words and our actions. May we abound in good works.

We live in the midst of an evil and perverse generation who do whatever is right in their own eyes. May we stand and say no to this world.

We lift up family and friends that are lost. O God, call out to them. Lord Jesus, stand at the door of their heart and knock. Holy Spirit, draw them to the Father.

May the urgency of sharing the salvation message overwhelm your saints, urging them to action.

Now is the time to begin. Now is the time to share. Guide your saints now, Father.

May the harvest be full. And Lord, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen