WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Remember the movie: Escape from New York?

The Premise: the government had walled in all those remaining in NYC – it was like a war zone…

For those who do not know history, you are bound to make the same mistakes.

In the same vein: who really wants a honker-EV pickup truck? Actually, not very many.

Third Segment of Mark Lanier's Biblical-Literacy Lesson:
  The Marriage Lesson.

Third Segment of Pastor Jarrett Stephens' Recent Sermon @ Champion Forest -
  A Triumphant Faith.

Today’s closing prayer:
O Mighty Father,
We lift our praise to you.
May we have compassionate hearts which overflow with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
May we put...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.

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: A WAKE-UP CALL TO REPUBLICANS AND A WARNING TO DEMOCRATS

Discussed by Robert Knight
with Robert H Knight (www.RobertHKnight.com)

A Muslim Socialist elected in New York? What on earth is happening to America?

Today, Robert Knight gives a warning to Democrats and urges Republicans to wake up! Robert Knight is a frequent guest on the What’s UP Radio Program and a writer for The Washington Times.

Click here to read Robert Knight’s op-ed on this interview topic.

Click here to order a copy of Robert Knight’s latest book, "The Battle for America's Soul," which is a revised version of his book “A Nation Worth Fighting For".

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the movie, “Escape from New York”, about? Is New York City poised to emulate the scenes from “Escape from New York”?

Are there really free school lunches anywhere that no one ever has to pay for?

Was the 2025 Election a clear indication of the direction our country is headed? Is there hope for the future of America? Robert discusses past election results, explaining why he isn’t worried one bit. In fact, he says: “America is not done by any means. Anyone who tells you it is, is peddling a bunch of bull hockey!”

Democrats win because they promise to be Santa Claus. How can Republicans top Santa Claus?

Click here to help support Robert Knight’s mission of spreading the truth and nothing but the truth.

WHO REALLY WANTS AN ELECTRIC POWERED PICKUP TRUCK? NOBODY.

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Under President Trump’s leadership, Congress has scrapped the $10,000 tax subsidy for purchasing an electric vehicle. Is this a good or a bad thing?

Today, Dr. Brent Bennett, PhD, discusses the ridiculous subsidy and the downfall of the electric vehicle. Dr. Bennett is the policy director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Dr. Brent Bennett’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did federal tax credits contribute to buyers choosing to purchase an electric vehicle verses a gas-powered vehicle? Dr. Bennett explains why it definitely contributed to electric vehicle sales, but there were other factors in play, as well.

Ford Motor Company was expecting to sell 150,000 of the Lightning model electric vehicle pickup truck. But, do American consumers really want electric vehicle pickup trucks?

Are car manufacturers scrapping their electric vehicle production in favor of hybrid vehicles?

Are our elected officials in WDC clueless about what every day Americans really want – and need – in their daily lives?

What does the Texas Public Policy Foundation have planned for the upcoming year concerning energy efficiency in Texas and America? Dr. Bennett gives a glimpse of what he and others at Life:Powered are working on, saying: “We have to get back to building things that make electricity more affordable.”

Does Texas have the generating capacity to provide affordable electricity for new AI centers coming to the state?

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THE MARRIAGE PRINCIPLE

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

Day 3

Over the past several weeks, as part of his lesson series on Romans, Mark Lanier has looked at Romans 6 and Paul’s warning to the people (and to us) about the consequence of sin. This week, he begins to break down Paul’s interjection of the law in Romans 7, specifically the changes in the marriage law in the Torah before Christ and what it means now after the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.

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 MARRIAGE PRINCIPLE (Romans 7:1)

What does the Torah say about marriage?

Why did Paul reiterate the Torah law in his letter to the Romans?

What is so important about the “until death do us part” phrase in the law? Mark shares a funny-not-so-funny story about a football jersey he was once promised that he never got because… well, just listen it…

THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MARRIAGE PRINCIPLE (Romans 7:2-3)

What are the “rules” for a woman concerning marriage, divorce, and remarriage?

What did Augustine say about this issue? Was he right or wrong? Tune in tomorrow to hear the answer!


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

A TRIUMPHANT FAITH

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

Day 3

MANY PEOPLE – EVEN CHRISTIANS – ARE TEMPTED TO BELIEVE THAT HAVING A CHRISTIAN FAITH MEANS THAT LIFE WILL BE ALL SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS. NO PROBLEMS. NO BAD STUFF. IT’S ALL GOOD. WRONG!

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you have been challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

There are just a few weeks left of this fantastic series, and this week Pastor Jarrett looks at the final verses, breaking them down into three sections as he offers hope and encouragement as we live a Triumphant Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:32-40

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:

A FAITH THAT ENDURES (vs 35b-38)

Why did the author of Hebrews switch gears from victories and deliverances to torture, imprisonment, and even death for those who had faith? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that Christians around the world are experiencing persecution – including death – for their faith TODAY.

Does the Bible tell believers to seek persecution? If not, why do we experience persecution? Do we simply just not have enough faith?

Why do some people experience hardship after hardship while others seem to skate through life seemingly untouched?


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: Colossians 3

O Mighty Father,

We lift our praise to you.

May we have compassionate hearts which overflow with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

May we put away anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk.

May we be quick to forgive others as you have forgiven us, Father.

Let the words of Christ dwell richly in our souls, growing and teaching each saint to put away the old self and to put on the new self of righteous and holy living for all to see.

May our obedience to your will and your precepts be acceptable in your sight today.

We lift up thankful hearts to you, Father, the Creator of all.

Lord Jesus, rule in our lives completely.

Holy Spirit, protect, provide, guide, and shield us today

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

We surrender ourselves into the service of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen