WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

IS GOD “OKAY” WITH ASSISTED SUICIDE?

Are the assisted suicide and euthanasia statistics in the US and Canada alarming?

PLUS: Dr. David Rubin: REMOVING THE STIGMA ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Can we always see what someone else is carrying?

Today, Dr. Rubin offers hope and encouragement to those who may be suffering in silence.

Mark Lanier continues his lesson on: Called. Justified. Glorified.

Pastor Stephens continues: Fight for What Matters Most

Prayer for today:
Father God, Lord of all Creation,
In humility, we call upon you to forgive our sins.
May we not be puffed up bringing attention to ourselves or thinking highly of ourselves. 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.

IS GOD “OKAY” WITH ASSISTED SUICIDE?

Discussed by Dr. William Toffler
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Does our God, the creator of the universe, have sovereignty over life itself?

Dr. William Toffler is a member of the Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council. Today, he discusses the legal and societal impacts of assisted suicide.

Click here for more resources from Focus on the Family on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are the assisted suicide and euthanasia statistics in the US and Canada alarming? Dr. William Toffler reveals the shocking numbers, explaining how the drugs are administered and why it is often very painful to endure.

What is the difference between assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Once legislation is passed, are safeguards slowly dismantled?

Is there money to be made in assisting suicide and euthanasia? Dr. William Toffler discusses this sad reality, comparing them to the death penalty, which he believes is a legitimate argument.

How does assisted suicide impact society?

As Christ-followers, what can we do? Dr. William Toffler urges all Christians to keep praying and fighting for ALL life.

Click here to help support Focus on the Family. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of assisted suicide, please call 1.800.A.FAMILY to speak to a counselor with Focus on the Family.

REMOVING THE STIGMA ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Discussed by Dr. Jeffrey Rubin
with Dr. Jeffrey Rubin (drjeffreyrubin.com/)

Can we always see what someone else is carrying?

Dr. Jeffrey Rubin is a psychologist, psychotherapist, and professor. He is also the author of numerous articles and eight books. Today, Dr. Rubin offers hope and encouragement to those who may be suffering in silence. He also shares how we can help those we love make it through one more day.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Jeffrey Rubin.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do many people need support and help with a mental health challenge? Dr. Jeffrey Rubin urges everyone to respect boundaries with compassion.

How can we recognize when a loved one or friend needs support? Are the signs always verbal – or are some physical and even emotional?

How can we recognize when WE need support? How can we help ourselves? Dr. Jeffrey Rubin says to listen to the “rumble strips”.

For more resources from Dr. Jeffrey Rubin and to help support his ministry, click here.

WHEN A FLY FALLS INTO A CUP OF COFFEE

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

When a Fly Falls into a Cup of Coffee
By Warren Boroson


The Italian throws the cup, breaks it, and walks away in a fit of rage.

The German carefully washes the cup, sterilizes it, and makes a new cup of coffee.

The Frenchman takes out the fly and drinks the coffee.

The Chinese eats the fly and throws away the coffee.

The Russian drinks the coffee with the fly since it was extra with no charge.

The Israeli sells the coffee to the Frenchman, sells the fly to the Chinese, sells the cup to the Italian, drinks a cup of tea, and uses the extra money to invent a device that prevents flies from falling into coffee.

The Palestinian blames the Israeli for the fly falling into his coffee, protests the act of aggression to the UN, takes a loan from the European Union to buy a new cup of coffee, uses the money to purchase explosives, and then blows up the coffee house where the Italian, Frenchman, Chinese, German, and Russian are all trying to explain to the Israeli that he should give away his cup of tea to the Palestinian so there will be peace.

CALLED. JUSTIFIED. GLORIFIED

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

Day 2

WHY IS THERE SUCH A BIG DEBATE OVER PREDESTINATION AND FREE WILL? WHY SHOULD WE BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT WE SAY ABOUT THIS SUBJECT? WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE YOU?

This week, Mark Lanier continues in his series on the book of Romans, looking at Romans 8:29-30, where Paul specifically addressed this subject.

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:

According to Paul’s letter to the Romans, what are some reasons we should not sin?

We died to sin. (6:1-14)
We changed masters. (6:15-23)
We died to the law. (7:1-6)
We know that the Spirit transcends the law. (7:7-25)
We live according to the Spirit. (8:1-11)
We are adopted children. (8:12-17)
We are part of creation groaning for glory. (8:18-25)
We know that the Spirit intercedes for God’s good. (8:26-28a)
FINALLY: God predestined us for something better than sin. (8:28)

GOD’S ETERNAL PLAN: FOREKNOWN AND PREDESTINED

What is the most common Greek word for “fore”? (Remember to add the “e”) Why didn’t Paul use this common Greek word?

Does God really know our thoughts?

Did God know that Adam and Eve were going to sin?

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

ONE MORE

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

Day 2

DOES IT BOTHER YOU TO KNOW THAT AS YOU DRIVE FROM YOUR HOUSE TO CHURCH ON A SUNDAY MORNING, THERE ARE HUNDREDS – IF NOT THOUSANDS – OF PEOPLE WHO ARE LOST AND MAYBE NEVER EVEN HEARD THE NAME OF JESUS WHO ARE SLEEPING IN THEIR BEDS, WORKING, OR AT THE BALL FIELD? WHAT CAN YOU DO TO REACH AT LEAST ONE OF THOSE LOST SOULS?

PLEASE NOTE: This sermon was preached on May 24, 2026 – Memorial Day Weekend.

This week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in the FIGHT series, reminding us that lost souls still matter. In fact, they should be our number one goal!

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:

Have you ever really thought about what will happen to those who are lost? (Revelation 21:8; 2 Peter 3:9) Pastor Jarrett passionately reminds us that Jesus WILL come back one day, but he is waiting until more and more souls are saved.

Why did Jesus teach so often in parables? Pastor Jarrett spends some time in Luke 15.

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

Father God, Lord of all Creation,

In humility, we call upon you to forgive our sins.

May we not be puffed up bringing attention to ourselves or thinking highly of ourselves.

Father, hear our pleas for guidance and provision.

Hold us close – never letting go.

Empower each saint through the Holy Spirit to do the most good today.

And if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat through Christ, who strengthens us.

Amen and Amen