WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOOD OR BAD?

Should we fear or trust Big Tech’s development of Artificial Intelligence?

How can America win the AI race against China if most Americans do not understand what the race is all about?

Plus: Are you expecting your savings to outlast the days of your retirement?

Some Workers’ Cars are Worth More Than Their Retirement Savings

Biblical-Literacy: David Fleming, subbing for Mark Lanier, continues with The doctrine of Salivation.

Pulpit at Champion Forest: Mark Lanier is in the pulpit this week and continues with: Fighting for the weak.

Prayer for today:
All-Powerful and All-Knowing Father,
You spoke everything into existence. You know everything and everyone... 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 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOOD OR BAD?

Discussed by Autumn Dorsey
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Should we fear or trust Big Tech’s development of Artificial Intelligence?

Autumn Dorsey is a Policy Analyst at the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Today, Autumn shares more information about AI and helps us understand it more clearly.

Click here to read Autumn’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do Americans trust artificial intelligence and big tech? Autumn believes it depends on the individual and what their occupation is, but many people do still fear AI.

Are states passing regulations focused on limiting AI?

Do Americans fear AI because they don’t really understand it? Autumn recognizes the fear because there has been some harm from AI, but there is also good that comes from AI.

Did the US Senate recently reject an attempt to bar states from regulating AI?

Can Big Tech be trusted to regulate AI themselves? Autumn quickly says: “Absolutely not!”

How can America win the AI race against China if most Americans do not understand what the race is all about?

Is China investing in non-profits inside America to lobby against US AI data centers?

What is the solution?

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ARE YOU PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT?

Discussed by Mark Minella
with Financial Issues (financialissues.org/)

Are you expecting your savings to outlast the days of your retirement?

Mark Minnella is the host of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM) and the co-founder of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants. He has over 35 years of experience helping individuals prepare for the future while investing with biblical integrity. Today, Mark offers his expert advice, hope, and encouragement.

Click here for more information about Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there truth to this recent headline: “Some Workers’ Cars are Worth More Than Their Retirement Savings”? Mark shares the whole story – and the whole truth.

Do we live in a culture that demands instant gratification for bigger, better, newer, and more and more?

More than half of Americans are unable to pay a $500 emergency expense. Should this set off alarm bells? Mark discusses how inflation has drastically gone down under President Trump and urges everyone to make a budget (because they really do work!).

How can we change our mindset concerning our finances?

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THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 4

WHAT IS SALVATION? WHAT DOES SALVATION MEAN TO YOU? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED? WHAT ARE WE SAVED FROM? WHY ARE WE SAVED?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson from Champion Forest Baptist Church.

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming is first to sub in and he will be teaching on The doctrine of salvation (soteriology).

NOTE: Have no fear, though! Mark Lanier actually preached the sermon this week, so you will still get to hear from him, too!

To view David Fleming’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:

COMMON SALVATION QUESTIONS: Can a person lose their salvation?

Can “works” save us? (Ephesians 2:8-9)

What is the source of our salvation?

If salvation is not based on works, why are we required to “work for the Kingdom”? This is a tricky thing…

Is it a sin to constantly worry that we aren’t saved? David Fleming reminds us that salvation is based on what Jesus did – not what we do.


COMMON SALVATION QUESTIONS: Can a person choose to walk away from salvation?

Why do people choose to walk away from their faith?

Do you have a prodigal son or daughter? What are you doing about it?

REMEMBER: Salvation is a free gift from God! (John 6:37-40; Philippians 1:6; John 10:28-29)

GOOD NEWS: God will never loosen His grip on you – no matter how far you run!


COMMON SALVATION QUESTIONS: What about the saved person who sins?

REMEMBER: We are all sinners – even after salvation. (1 John 1:8-10)

Tune in tomorrow for more on this question and for David’s points for home.

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

FIGHTING FOR THE WEAK

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

LAST WEEK, PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS STRESSED “ONE MORE JESUS”. BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP THEM?

This week, Mark Lanier is in the pulpit, continuing in the FIGHT series and encouraging us to look for and help those who are weak – and that means everyone!

NOTE: Champion Forest will be hosting a special celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Click here for more details and to register for the event.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

DOES GOD FIGHT FOR THE WEAK?

Yesterday, Mark passionately discussed the way Moses inspired the people as he followed God’s command to champion for them – and his words still inspires us today.

Have you ever felt weak and depleted? (Exodus 3:7; Psalm 68:5)

Are you caring for the weak? REMEMBER: Jesus died for ALL people and He seeks to set life right for ALL people. (John 3:16)


ARE WE REALLY GOD’S IMAGE BEARERS?

How did God create man?

Does God have ALL of our physical characteristics – like eyes and ears and double chins? Mark shares an illustration of Hadad, the storm and rain god in the Canaanite and ancient Mesopotamian religions. Click the link above and fast-forward to the 58-minute mark to view the statue.

Were we created to show the world who God is?


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

PRAYER

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

All-Powerful and All-Knowing Father,

You spoke everything into existence. You know everything and everyone. Yet, while I was still a sinner, you sent your son to die for me.

As the creator and ruler of the universe, why did you call me? Surely you could have called someone else to host a radio show and publish a newsletter.

Father God, looking back over three decades, forgive my mistakes. Thank you for all of your blessings.

May I have ears to continue hearing your call. May I have a heart to faithfully follow.

Father, you waited until Moses was 80 to call him and then used him for 40 more years.

Today, may I be totally surrendered to your will. And, if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen