WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Many within the walls of our local churches are facing a mental health crisis.

What are the three inner needs all people have?

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different?

Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?

MARK LANIER continues his lesson on: ROMANS, ADOPTION, AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues: The Right Response to Palm Sunday.

Closing in Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
We lift our pleas and petitions to you, O God, our Redeemer. 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 CARE AND COUNSEL HANDBOOK

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Part 1 of 3

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different? Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise offers some encouragement from within the pages of “The Care and Counsel Handbook” forward by June Hunt. Dr. Scalise is the President and Chief Strategy Officer with Hope for the Heart, former Senior Vice President for the American Association of Christian Counselors, and former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University.

Click here to order a copy of “The Care and Counsel Handbook”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many people within the walls of our local churches facing a mental health crisis?

As we listen to our friends and family members share about their lives, do we often feel inadequate to say anything?

Do we all need to learn to listen first and fix second (if fixing is necessary)?

How does the Bible speak to mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual life challenges?

PART 2 OF 3 - THE CARE AND COUNSEL HANDBOOK

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the different topics/questions addressed within “The Care and Counsel Handbook”? Click here to access Hope for the Heart’s full bookstore.

Do more churches need to address the “hard topics”?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?

PART 3 OF 3 - THE CARE AND COUNSEL HANDBOOK

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the three inner needs all people have?

Can we all have hope in tomorrow – no matter our circumstance?

How can pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders use “The Care and Counsel Handbook” to assist others?

Do topics addressed in “The Care and Counsel Handbook” apply to all ages?

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WHERE DID GOD COME FROM?

Discussed by Eric Lyons
with Apologetics Press (www.apologeticspress.org)

“Where Did God Come From”?

Eric Lyons, with Apologetics Press explains. 

ROMANS, ADOPTION, AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

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

Day 2

WHEN WE THINK OF ADOPTION, WE THINK OF COUPLES WHO LONG FOR A CHILD TO HOLD IN THEIR ARMS FOREVER. BUT WHAT DID PAUL MEAN WHEN HE WROTE ABOUT US BEING ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week reminding us that we owe the flesh nothing because we are sons and daughters of the King through glory, not suffering.

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:

ROMAN ADOPTION: Canceled Debt (Romans 8:12-13)

Why did Paul want the people (and us!) to pay close attention to what he was saying?

Did Jesus really take our debt upon his own shoulders when he died on the cross?

What are our two destinies – two realities – that we have to choose from?

Who/what are we in debt to? Is this all the time or just some of the time?


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

A RIGHT RESPONSE TO PALM SUNDAY

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

Day 2

WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE TO PALM SUNDAY? DO YOU TRULY APPRECIATE WHAT HAPPENED AND WHAT IS STILL HAPPENING TODAY?

This week, we are airing Pastor Jarrett Stephens Palm Sunday sermon from March 29, 2026. Pastor Jarrett preached about several people from Scripture who either prophesied about the death of Jesus or rejected the very idea of it.

Scripture Passage: Luke 19:28-40

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the theme of the Bible? What is God’s greatest desire? Why do we often reject God and His love for us? Pastor Jarrett began discussing this yesterday and today he shares some Scriptural examples: Genesis 1 and Genesis 3:8.

What were the “rules” for the Arc of the Covenant?

What is the story of Israel? What did they do over and over and over again? Did they eventually turn back to God in humble obedience? Pastor Jarrett shares one story from 1 Samuel 4.

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,

We lift our pleas and petitions to you, O God, our Redeemer.

Have compassion on those crying out for healing, for provision, and for direction. Answer each prayer in your perfect timing and will.

Hear the pleas for those seeking deliverance from addiction and bondage. Replace the evil spirits within them with your Holy Spirit, by and through the name of Jesus Christ.

As moms and dads and grandmas and grandpas cry out to you for lost and wandering loved ones, hear their cries. Collect their tears in your bottle.

O Lord, send a Holy Ghost-led revival. Start here. Start now.

As preachers and teachers across our land study and meditate on your Word, speak to them.

As they prepare for their next sermon or lesson, guide them into your truths and fill them with your knowledge.

Shine forth through them. May their joy be evident to all.

Prepare our hearts and minds as we study, read, and meditate on your Word. May we not be conformed to this world.

May we be examples of holy and righteous living while pointing others to the cross of Christ.

Forgive us, O Lord, as we forgive others.

Now, let’s be going and doing and serving.

And if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen