WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

There are over 1.2 billion people who have yet to hear the hope found in Jesus.

The government in India restricts Christians from sharing the Good News.

Don Wildmon’s take on What do Christians do now…

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

Pastor Stephens begins: Fight for What Matters Most

Prayer for today found 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.

INDIA’S NEW ANTI-CONVERSION LAWS

Discussed by Don Shenk Shenk
with The Tide (www.thetide.org/)

As the world becomes more of a global village, should Christians be able to freely share their faith in Jesus Christ? How can we do this, though, with so many restrictions in countries around the world?

In India, for example, there are over 1.2 billion people who have yet to hear the hope found in Jesus. But more restrictions have just been placed on Christians in India, which will make it nearly impossible to spread the Gospel.

Today, new guest, Don Shenk, discusses the “religious” bill that was recently passed in India and how it will affect their work in the country. Don is the Executive Director for the ministry and has acquired a wealth of international, cross-cultural ministry experience while living in and traveling throughout Africa, Eastern Europe, and India.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

A governor in India recently signed the “Freedom of Religion Bill 2026”? Is the bill’s name a misnomer?

Did the Indian law target Christians, criminalizing converts to Christianity?

Did the Indian law come with other penalties?

The Tide Ministries has been operating in India for over 45 years. How will India’s New Anti-Conversion Law impact missionaries, churches, and other ministries operating in India?

Why should Christ-followers in America care about the growing religious persecution in India?

What is an “untouchable”?

Don closes the segment in prayer for the leaders and lost souls in India and around the world. He also asks for protection for the missionary workers spreading the Gospel in all corners of the globe.

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THAT’S WHAT CHRISTIANS DO NOW

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

That’s What Christians Do Now. Written by Reverend Don Wildom, with the American Family Association, www.afa.net.  This is used with permission. Please, do not be an Easter-Christian, or just a Sunday-Christian. Be an every-day-Christian!

CALLED. JUSTIFIED. GLORIFIED.

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

Day 1

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:

What was the problem in Florence, Italy, in 1501? Who helped fixed the problem? Mark discusses the significance and reviews the past few lessons in Romans.

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)

Tune in tomorrow for the last one.

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 1

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:

Why does the Bible call the Christian life a “struggle”?

Are we called to be “good soldiers”? FACT: 3 billion people have no church, no Bible, or even heard the name of Jesus!

Where is our mission field? Are we all called to travel across the globe – or can we minister to people in our own backyard? Pastor Jarrett remembers how he felt before the first sermon he preached at the age of 17 and then his first sermon at Dallas Baptist at the age of 29.

Why do lost souls matter so much to God? (Luke 19:10; John 3:16)

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PRAYER

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

Ever-present Father,

Be close and hold each saint in your mighty right hand.

Life is hard. Struggles are real. Individually, we lift our burdens to you, Lord.

Strengthen our determination to walk as your son would walk. Grant us discernment as we dedicate our words, our actions, and our plans to you today and every day.

May we look intently into your Word, seeking your direction in our lives. Close doors and open doors as you see fit, Father. Grant us wisdom before we take a single step.

Going forward, we choose to focus on your abundant blessings. May we not grow weary doing good.

And, when the sun rises on our day tomorrow, we will once more praise your Holy Name.

Humbly praying in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen