WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

How is your marriage doing? Could it use a little pick-me-up?

Dr. Deana Thayer, with Focus on the Family, discusses Couples 1-on-1

How important is it to have scheduled ‘couples’ meeting?

And: Brad Dacus discusses RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AT SW AIRLINES.

Is it fair to paint all employees by the actions of one employee?

Subbing for Mark Lanier: Pastor Scott Riling, Part 2: LIFE. DEATH. AND RESURRECTION.

From the pulpit at Champion Forest: visiting Pastor Dr. Brent Taylor with a message just for you and me: DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Closing Prayer:
Glorious and Mighty Father, Creator of all:
Be not far from me, O my God. Make haste to help me! 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.

COUPLES 1-ON-1

Discussed by Dr. Deana Thayer
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

How is your marriage doing? Could it use a little pick-me-up?

Dr. Deana Thayer is a marriage and parenting associate with Focus on the Family. Today, she urges couples to discuss important issues that affect them – both individually and the marriage as a whole.

Click here for free resources and helpful marriage tips from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is “Couples 1 on 1”? Dr. Thayer explains why it’s necessary to have “couples’ meetings” marked on a schedule.

What is “drive-by” communication? Is this a problem for marriages?

What can a couples meeting look like? Dr. Thayer shares what she and her husband do during their meetings.

What rewards will couples see in their marriage once they begin holding regular meetings together?

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RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AT SW AIRLINES?

Discussed by Brad Dacus
with Pacific Justice Institute (www.pacificjustice.org)

Did Southwest Airlines really discriminate against a Christian? Judge for yourself!

Brad Dacus is the President of the Pacific Justice Institute. Today, he offers details about this case and why the Pacific Justice Institute is directly involved.

Click here to read more on this lawsuit and to stay up-to-date on issues from the Pacific Justice Institute.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the details about this lawsuit against Southwest Airlines? What is the status of the lawsuit? Some of the information Brad shares will make your blood boil!

Does California law allow a business to discriminate against customers for their religious beliefs and values?

Should any American be denied basic services because they respectfully express or are perceived to hold traditional religious beliefs?

What makes the Pacific Justice Institute unique? If you have experienced discrimination from a business or your employer for you religious beliefs, call the Pacific Justice Institute at 916.857.6900.

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LIFE. DEATH. AND RESURRECTION.

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

DYING IS A NATURAL PART OF LIFE. BUT HOW DO YOU TRULY VIEW DEATH AND YOUR OWN RESURRECTION TO HEAVEN? DO YOU FULLY TRUST GOD WITH YOUR FUTURE?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest Baptist Church. The series is featuring various Scripture passages that are familiar, but the presenter will be teaching it in a brand-new light.

This week, Pastor Scott Riling teaches from John 11 – the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Pastor Riling is the Biblical Counseling Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

To view Scott Riling’s video for this lesson, click here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Riling reads through and explains John 11:17-27

What do you truly believe about the resurrection of Jesus?

How did Martha respond when Jesus finally showed up? Would you have reacted the same way?

Did Martha not fully understand what Jesus meant when he said Lazarus would rise again?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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.

DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Discussed by Dr. Brent Taylor
with First Baptist Church at the Fields (https://www.firstfields.org/)

Day 2

WHY DO NAMES MATTER? WHY DO WE PLACE SUCH IMPORTANCE ON WHAT WE NAME OUR CHILDREN? DO NAMES CARRY WEIGHT? BUT THE REAL QUESTION IS: WHY DOES IT MATTER HOW WE SPEAK THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE NAME OF GOD?

This week, Dr. Brent Taylor shares his thoughts about the commandment found in Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Dr. Brent Taylor is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton, Texas.

Find Dr. Brent Taylor’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What do you think of when you hear God’s name? What do you think of when you hear a name? (Psalm 9:10)

How is a name a witness? Dr. Taylor gives a few examples…

Do we often think of a person’s reputation when we hear their name? Dr. Taylor encourages us to protect our own name/reputation.

Why do people like “good names”? (Proverbs 22:1)

Why must we be careful when we are talking about God? Have you ever said something you wish you could take back?

What did Paul write about the importance of a name? (Acts 17:22-23)

Do you consider God’s Holy name to be a treasure? Dr. Taylor reminds us that God’s name should be handled with care – more care than we give our $1,000 phones. Ouch – think about that!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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: Psalm 71

Glorious and Mighty Father, Creator of all:

Be not far from me, O my God. Make haste to help me!

The evil one seeks to destroy your servant. His minions work overtime to extinguish my witness.

From all sides, they continuously attack.

Yet, I will never give up hope, for you are my rock and my salvation.

I will lift up my voice and praise your Holy Name.

With my mouth, I will tell of your righteous acts and proclaim your wondrous deeds.

So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me while I proclaim your might to another generation and your power to all those to come.

My lips will shout for joy and I will sing praises to you.

My soul has been redeemed for all eternity.

Hallelujah! My soul has been redeemed forever and forever.

Amen and Amen.