WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

What is a Flock Surveillance Camera? Did they pop up out of nowhere?

Are Flock Surveillance Cameras similar to the Red Light Cameras?

Who owns the data collected? Who can use the data collected?

PLUS: George Stahnke, with Focus on the Family, discusses mental health.

He discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and how Christians can face their struggles head-on.

Subbing for Mark Lanier: Pastor Scott Riling, Part 3: LIFE. DEATH. AND RESURRECTION.

From the pulpit at Champion Forest: visiting Pastor Dr. Brent Taylor with a message just for you and me: DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Blot out my sins against you and remember them no more.
Surround me with your compassion and cover me with your forgiveness. 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.

FLOCK SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: GOOD OR BAD?

Discussed by David Dunmoyer
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

David Dumoyer is the Campaign Director for the Better Tech for Tomorrow initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, David discusses the purpose of Flock Surveillance Cameras and whether or not they are actually there for our safety – or for something else.

Click here to read David’s op-ed on this hot topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a Flock Surveillance Camera? Did they pop up out of nowhere?

Are Flock Surveillance Cameras similar to the Red Light Cameras that were outlawed by the Texas Legislature?

Who manufactures them and who controls the software? Who owns the data collected? Who can use the data collected? David points out that, while Flock Surveillance Cameras are very beneficial to law enforcement agencies, the worry comes in when civilians have access to the information.

Can an individual place a Flock Surveillance Camera on their personal home property? Isn’t it just like a Ring Doorbell Camera?

Can the Texas Legislature rein in Flock Surveillance Cameras? David discusses some optional proposed legislation they are working on.

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

IS IT OKAY FOR A CHRISTIAN TO BE DEPRESSED?

Discussed by Pastor George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

George Stahnke is a pastor and licensed professional counselor with Focus on the Family. Today, he discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and how Christians can face their struggles head-on.

Click here for free tips, resource, and encouragement from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can faith support mental health?

What is meant by “being spiritual”? Pastor Stahnke gives a great explanation, encouraging us to think about Jesus as often as we think about our spouse or someone else we care deeply about.

To improve our mental health, can we purposefully practice being spiritual?

Are there different causes of anxiety and depression in children and teens vs adults?

Do churches often make mistakes when approaching mental health issues?

Is anxiety or depression a spiritual battle or a medical issue? Pastor Stahnke says YES because it can be both!

For Christians who face depression, what are signs they should seek professional help?

Pastor George Stahnke closes the interview with the redemptive story of Jeremiah, who has an amazing story of overcoming depression and anger.

Click here to help support Focus on the Family.

IF MY PEOPLE WILL…

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

Host Terry Lowry reads a powerful poem by Carolyn McLarty with the Eagle Forum Board.

It begins:

“If” is a tiny word with major implications. It has the power in it to move our great nation. “If” precedes “My People” in God’s own proclamation and puts on a condition to avoid retaliation. Humility is the key to open the ears of the Lord. He waits patiently to see who truly follows His Word.

Click here for the link to the full text.

LIFE. DEATH. AND RESURRECTION.

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

DYING IS A NATURAL PART OF LIFE. BUT HOW DO YOU TRULY VIEW DEATH AND YOUR OWN RESURRECTION TO HEAVEN? DO YOU FULLY TRUST GOD WITH YOUR FUTURE?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest Baptist Church. The series is featuring various Scripture passages that are familiar, but the presenter will be teaching it in a brand-new light.

This week, Pastor Scott Riling teaches from John 11 – the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Pastor Riling is the Biblical Counseling Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

To view Scott Riling’s video for this lesson, click here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Riling reads through and explains John 11:24-27

How did the disciples (and most people at that time) view the resurrection? Did they fully understand it? (Daniel 12:1-2)

What is the difference between present and future tense? (John 3:16)

Why did Jesus say “I am the resurrection”? (present tense)

Pastor Riling closes this segment with these thought-provoking questions: “How is the power of the resurrection being manifested in your life right now? What difference is the power of the resurrection making in your life right now?”

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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.

DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Discussed by Dr. Brent Taylor
with First Baptist Church at the Fields (https://www.firstfields.org/)

Day 3

WHY DO NAMES MATTER? WHY DO WE PLACE SUCH IMPORTANCE ON WHAT WE NAME OUR CHILDREN? DO NAMES CARRY WEIGHT? BUT THE REAL QUESTION IS: WHY DOES IT MATTER HOW WE SPEAK THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE NAME OF GOD?

This week, Dr. Brent Taylor shares his thoughts about the commandment found in Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Dr. Brent Taylor is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton, Texas.

Find Dr. Brent Taylor’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What did Paul write about the importance of a name – especially the name of God? (Acts 17:22-23)

Do you consider God’s Holy name to be a treasure? (Psalm 111:9)

How is God’s name misused? Is it really that important to God? Dr. Taylor discusses the obvious misuses, specifically profanity – which isn’t just bad words, by the way! He also explains that dishonesty/lying is considered to be a misuse of God’s name.

But WHY doesn’t God like his name to be misused? What is the reason/reasons?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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,

Blot out my sins against you and remember them no more.

Surround me with your compassion and cover me with your forgiveness.

I am so undeserving of your many, many blessings. Thank you.

I lift up the names of loved ones and friends who do not know you. Draw them close to you. May today be the day they bow before you.

Protect, provide, and guide the remnant today.

Pour out your love over all the saints and preserve the faithful.

Show your judgement to those who act in pride and rebellion.

And if I am granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen and Amen.