WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

American Boys Need Masculinity Not Lowered Expectations.

Labor Force Participation Among Men Fell to 68.2%.

Society needs to call on boys and men to have purpose, demonstrate responsibility, and show leadership.

Plus: is the war against Iran a Just War – Jonathan Tobin.

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

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

Closing in Prayer:
Let us call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised!
O LORD, you are our strength, our rock, and our salvation.
O LORD, you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. 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.

AMERICA’S BOYS NEED NOBLE MASCULINITY – NOT LOWERED EXPECTATIONS

Discussed by Eric Hogue
with Colorado Christian University (www.ccu.edu/)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis found that labor force participation among men aged 20-24 fell from 82.6% in 2000 to 73.1% in 2022, with a further decline to 68.2% projected by 2032.

Today, Eric Hogue explains why he believes it is time we teach young boys how to be real men and bring back noble masculinity. Eric Hogue is the President of Colorado Christian University.

Click here to read the op-ed by Eric Hogue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do boys need society to expect less of them and to coddle them with low expectations? Or do boys and young men need a society that calls them to have purpose, demonstrate responsibility, and show leadership?

Are too many boys and young men drifting, lacking resilience, less anchored, and less prepared to carry adult responsibility? Is this society’s fault or do parents bare some responsibility as well? Eric Hogue believes it is a combination of the breakdown of society, families, and even the church.

As a university president, Mr. Hogue sees young men arrive on campus with talent and ambition. Yet, do many struggle to make success happen?

Are some young men unable to maintain the focus and the maturity to control impulses instead of being controlled by them?

Do too many young men fall behind, not because they lack intelligence, but because they cannot sustain attention and accept negative feedback?

Will all of America suffer? Eric Hogue discusses the impact this has on the family, the church, education, and the country.

Does every young man need a path that builds discipline, competence, and purpose? Are mentors needed? Click here for more details about the mental health degree program at Colorado Christian University and here  for more information about Dr. Ryan Burkhart, the Dean of the School of Counseling and Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University.

BOTTOM LIKE: What is Noble Masculinity? Is it too late for Noble Masculinity to make a comeback?

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IS THE WAR AGAINST IRAN A JUST WAR?

Discussed by Jonathan Tobin
with Jewish News Syndicate (www.jns.org/)

As the conflict between Israel/US verses Iran rapidly intensifies, three major stories are currently driving global headlines.

Today, Jonathan Tobin reveals the truth and what the future could look like. Jonathan is the Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, a senior contributor for The Federalist, a columnist for Newsweek, and a writer for many other publications.

Click here for more from Jonathan Tobin.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

HEADLINE #1: It has been reported that Iran was close to manufacturing a nuclear bomb. Was this fabricated or the truth? If Iran acquires a nuclear bomb, would they quickly use it?

HEADLINE #2: Can enough bombs be dropped on Iran to break their will to continue fighting?

HEADLINE #3: Does Israel have enough focus to fight Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran – all at the same time?

Is the conflict between Israel/US verses Iran a just war?

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ROMANS, ADOPTION, AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

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

Day 1

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:

How was Roman law essential in founding the law of the Torah and even our laws today? Mark specifically discusses adoption in Roman times vs our version of adoption today.

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

Who do we owe debt to – God or the world?

Why did Paul want the people (and us!) to pay close attention to what he was saying? Tune in tomorrow for more on this.

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 1

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 did Jesus say to the disciples on the way to Jerusalem? Did he know what was going to happen? What was the disciples’ response? What was the crowd’s reaction to them entering the city?

What is the theme of the Bible? What is God’s greatest desire? Why do we often reject God and His love for us? Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Jarrett shares some Scriptural examples.

Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 37-minute mark to view the quote from the book: “God’s Relational Presence: The Cohesive Center of Biblical Theology”

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 Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

Let us call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised!

O LORD, you are our strength, our rock, and our salvation.

O LORD, you are the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Our eternal salvation is secure forever and forever.

As we walk the highway of life, may we choose righteous and holy living, keeping your precepts with a steadfast heart.

Open our eyes to see evil, avoiding any entanglement and running from it.

May we be quick to share the Good News of our risen Savior with people everywhere we go.

Father God, hold us close.

Lord Jesus, shine through all our words and deeds.

Holy Spirit, fill us to overflowing.

Now, let’s go forth serving our risen King,

Amen