WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

John Messinger has had the privilege of serving Texans for his entire legal career.

Do criminal courts “create” laws? Or – do courts enforce laws?

Plus: approximately 26% of young men and 6% of young women are estranged from at least one parent.

Glenn Lutjens offers some hope and encouragement to parents who may be experiencing this heartbreak.

Last Segment: Mark Lanier's Biblical-Literacy Lesson: The Big Debate

Last Part: Pastor Jarrett Stephens, Champion Forest -
  A Finishing Faith

Today’s closing prayer:
O GOD,
We lift our voices to you.
Do not be deaf or silent as we lift our prayers to your throne room. 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.

MEET JOHN MESSINGER: CANDIDATE FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 9

Discussed by John Messinger
with John Messinger (messingerforjustice.com/about-john/)

John Messinger has had the privilege of serving Texans for his entire legal career. Now, he wants to help protect Texans by serving as the next Justice for the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 – a position ALL Texans will vote for.

Click here for more information about John Messinger.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do courts “create” laws? Or – do courts enforce laws?

What do prosecutors do for Texans?

Why is John Messigner running for office?

What is one case that John has prosecuted that stands out above the rest? This is a very interesting case – and a little bit crazy! Listen in…

Will John Messinger continue to use his Christians morals and convictions if elected to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9?

How can John make the Court of Criminal Appeals better? John discusses his past experience as a prosecutor in the court and what he has learned and observed.

What is John Messinger’s path to victory in the upcoming 2026 Republican Primary?

Click here to volunteer for John Messinger’s campaign for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9.

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN ADULT CHILDREN DO NOT WANT YOU IN THEIR LIFE

Discussed by Glenn Lutjens
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, approximately 26% of young men and 6% of young women are estranged from at least one parent. This occurs at an average age of 23 for men and 26 for women.

Today, Glenn Lutjens offers some hope and encouragement to parents who may be experiencing this heartbreak. Glenn has been on the Focus on the Family team as a licensed marriage and family therapist for nearly 30 years.

Click here to learn more about Glenn Lutjens and Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Many young men and women are estranged from at least one parent. Is this a very difficult time for parents?

Are there really online websites and chatrooms that encourage teens and young adults to become estranged from their parents/families?

What positive steps can a parent take to help repair the relationship? (Lamentations 3)

How can parents protect their mental health when this occurs?

What are some common mistakes parents make that can potentially push their adult child away further?

Does time heal all wounds?

Click here for free resources from Focus on the Family on this and other parenting issues. You can also call 1.800.AFAMILY to speak with a licensed therapist or counselor.

Click here to help support Focus on the Family.

ROMANS 7: THE BIG DEBATE - AN OVERVIEWROMANS 7: THE BIG DEBATE - AN OVERVIEW

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier has been teaching on the Book of Romans for a while now (since April of this year). This week, he dives in Romans 7, an often-debated passage of Scripture.

PROBLEM #1: Was Paul “Converted”?

PROBLEM #2: Were Christianity and Judaism separate for Paul?

PROBLEM #3: Did Paul have a clean break at Damascus?

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:

HOMEWORK:

Look at the verb tenses in Romans 7. What was Paul thinking?

Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Was Paul converted or was it a simple transition?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Legalism kills! (Romans 7:6)

Understand the already/not yet. In other words: Don’t be surprised by the struggle!

The answer is always the Spirit – not the law. (Romand 7:24; Romans 8:2)


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

A FINISHING FAITH

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

Day 5

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.

This week, Pastor Jarrett finally completes this fantastic series, MORE, with an emphasis on finishing this life strong, reminding us that our focus determines our finish.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:1-3

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:

KEEP YOUR FOCUS: Look Up

Why should our focus continually be on looking UP to Jesus? Are you following his example? Do you have JOY in this race called LIFE? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that Jesus bore the WORST RACE EVER – and he STILL finished strong!

FINAL THOUGHTS: Have you hit a wall in your Christian journey?

Look around at the witnesses. They have gone before us and are encouraging us on the journey.

Look within and, by God’s grace, get rid of anything hindering you from running well. Throw off the sin that is weighing you down. Look ahead and stay in your lane. Run YOUR race.

Look up and set your eyes on Jesus. Gaze on Jesus. Focus on Jesus.


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

O GOD,

We lift our voices to you.

Do not be deaf or silent as we lift our prayers to your throne room.

Forgive our inequities, for you are holy and righteous.

Save and strengthen your chosen ones.

Time is short.

The devil and his minions are working overtime.

Father, help us to rely on you.

Help us to stay strong in your Word, for you are our rock and our salvation.

May we dedicate our time and talent to Christ and the harvest before us.

Now, let’s be going and doing and working for the Kingdom.

And Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen