WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

How to help girls and women live a full and happy life?

Girls and women are sadder, more anxious, and lonelier than ever before.

What is causing the sadness, anxiousness, and loneliness?

On a positive note: young men are returning to church; will the females follow?

AND: has money destroyed college sports?

Should Congress inject itself into college sports? Listen in …

Mark Lanier’s final lesson on: The Ingredients of Life

Pastor Steven Morris concludes: Fighting Temptation.

Today’s Prayer:
Almighty God,
As you look over your creation, withhold your hand of judgment. Hear the cries for forgiveness.
Today, we lift earnest prayers of confession and repentance. 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.

HOW TO HELP GIRLS AND WOMEN LIVE A FULL, HAPPY LIFE

Discussed by Dr. Alex McFarland
with Alex McFarland Ministries (www.alexmcfarland.com/)

According to a recent article in the Federalist, girls and women are sadder, more anxious, and lonelier than ever before.

Today, Dr. Alex McFarland discusses this and other studies, offering hope and encouragement to those who may be feeling the stress and pressure of life today. Dr. McFarland is a noted Christian apologist, author, and evangelist. He is the co-host of the podcast: Exploring the Word.

Click here for more details about Alex McFarland Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Over the past decades, the Left’s solution to “advance equality” has been senseless feminist messaging, attacking masculinity, and discouraging marriage and children. Are people finally waking up to this nonsense? Dr. McFarland discusses the hundreds of women he and his wife have counseled who focused too long on their career and now they are filled with sadness and regret because they missed their chance for a family.

Gen Z males are returning to church. Will the young ladies follow?

Is anyone beyond the grace and forgiveness of God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ? Dr. McFarland shares a powerful invitation to turn to Jesus. (John 6:37; Psalm 37:4)

Click here to help support Alex McFarlnad Ministries.

SHOULD STUDENT ATHLETES BE CONSIDERED EMPLOYEES?

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Historically, student athletes have been unable to receive any type of compensation for their participation. What changed?

Today, Dr. Thomas Lindsay shares his opinion on whether or not student athletes should be considered employees of their college/university and if Congress should interfere in the situation. Dr. Lindsay is the distinguished Senior Fellow for Next Generation Texas, an initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here  to read more on this topic from Dr. Lindsay.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is NIL (name, image, and likeness) destroying college sports?

Some are calling for Congress to classify student athletes as employees of their respective college. Should Congress inject itself into the relationship between colleges and their student athletes?

Will classifying student athletes as employees open Pandora’s Box? Dr. Lindsay explains the many, many problems that would arise – specifically the financial burden that would be placed upon the athlete.

How would this directly – and negatively – effect female athletes?

How can Congress support student athletes while preserving what makes college sports special? Dr. Lindsay explains that, while there are limits to how Congress can respond to Executive Orders, there are still some action steps they can – and should – take.

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

THE INGREDIENTS OF LIFE

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

Day 5

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN YOUR LIFE? DO THEY GO TOGETHER? OR ARE THEY SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM GOD?

Mark Lanier continues in his series on the book of Romans, looking at one single verse, which is often mistranslated or misquoted. He will explain the context behind the verse, the promise found within the verse, and how we can live the truth of the verse to spread the Gospel to others.

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:

UNPACK THE PROMISE

Yesterday, Mark discussed the difference in some of the translations of Romans 8:28. Today, he discusses more – and trust me – it is extremely interesting!

If God works all things together for good, does that include the bad, evil stuff?

LIVE THE TRUTH

How do we live God’s truth in our lives?

Do we have to understand the “why” in order to live the truth?

POINTS FOR HOME

All believers are working with the Holy Spirit.

Nothing is wasted! You cannot do anything to stop God from using you for His good purposes.

A “good” life is not a “comfortable” life. It is living in Christlikeness.

LUNCH TOPIC

How has God used bitter ingredients to grow you in Christ’s image?

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

FIGHTING TEMPTATION

Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TEMPTED? WOW! WHAT A COINCIDENCE! ME, TOO! HOW HAVE YOU HANDLED TEMPTATION IN THE PAST? I KNOW IT’S BEEN HARD FOR ME!

This week, Pastor Steven Morris helps us understand why we are tempted and teaches us how to resist it using Matthew 4 – the record of the time Jesus was tempted. After all – Jesus is the ultimate example for us to follow, right?

Find Pastor Steven Morris’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Steven Morris’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

HOW TO FIGHT TEMPTATION

Prepare beforehand and make specific covenants before God. (Job 31; Proverbs 7:6-13)

Pray for strength. (Psalm 119:37)

Repent quickly. (Hebrews 4)

FINAL THOUGHTS

Know your own heart. Know what tempts you. Look at that sin through new eyes – as a child of God.

Don’t try to fight temptation on your own. Trust Jesus and the Word of God to help you.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here:

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Almighty God,

As you look over your creation, withhold your hand of judgment. Hear the cries for forgiveness.

Today, we lift earnest prayers of confession and repentance.

We lift the names of lost loved ones and friends to your throne. May today be the first day of the rest of eternity for those who bend their knees before you.

Lord Jesus, keep calling out to the lost. Keep searching for the rebellious soul. Tenderly call. Open their eyes to see, their ears to hear, and their hearts to receive.

Holy Spirit, strengthen our resolve to not give in, give up, or quit. Eternity awaits.

Guide our steps in a closer walk with you, Father.

Amen and Amen