WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

FOR MEMORIES AND MOTIVATION:

CHARLIE KIRK: IN HIS OWN WORDS, by Christy Edwards

What was he like before fame?

Who was Charlie when the cameras were off?

What personal memories of Charlie would surprise people most?

When family and friends gather, walk through CHARLIE KIRK: IN HIS OWN WORDS.

Mark Lanier continues with: Is God an unjust God?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues with: Pattern of Prayer.

Closing prayer:
Loving and Caring Father,
We come to you today, for you are our refuge and our strength. You are our present help in times of trouble.
Pausing for just a moment, we come to you amidst our worries and anxieties.
We surrender to you and to your son. Shield us from the fiery darts of the evil one. Deliver us from the wicked and save all who take refuge in your name. 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.

CHARLIE KIRK: IN HIS OWN WORDS

Discussed by Christy Edwards
with Carry the Torch (https://carrythetorch.io/)

Christy’s book, “Charlie Kirk: In His Own Words”, is more than a picture book; is it memorable and motivating.

Christy Edwards is a conservative entrepreneur and a lifelong Christian who has been in the movement since she was handing out flyers for campaigns in high school. Her friendship with Charlie Kirk grew close over time and she now runs Carry the Torch, a ministry dedicated to continuing his mission to spread truth and love to a lost and dying world.

Click here to read more about the mission of Carry the Torch.

Click here to follow Christy on Instagram.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Christy feel led to write a book about Charlie “in his own words”?

When and how did Christy meet Charlie Kirk?

What was he like before fame?

Who was Charlie when the cameras were off?

What personal memories of Charlie would surprise people most?

Is there one photograph or tribute in the book that has a special meaning for Christy?

What verse helped carry Christy through her grief after Charlie’s death? Genesis 50:20 “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”

What does Christy hope Charlie’s children someday learn about their father?

Is there hope for America?

Why is Christy giving 100% of the proceeds from her book to Carry the Torch?

Click here to help Carry the Torch continue Charlie Kirk’s legacy.

IT IS OKAY TO PLAY SPORTS AND DECLARE YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST!

Discussed by Shaun Smithson
with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA.org)

Throughout the World Cup, we saw coaches and players glorifying God. This is a trend that is happening across many major sports. Hallelujah!

Today, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Executive Vice President Shaun Smithson discusses some of these wonderful stories and also encourages young students athletes to stand boldly for Christ.

Click here for all the details about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Click here to order your back-to-school FCA GEAR!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the coach of Spain and others testify of their reliance on God?

Did the U.S. team celebrate wins AND losses with prayer?

Did the World Cup halftime show feature a worship song?

Is the thrill of victory fleeting, leaving players and fans searching for something more?

Are more athletes praying and making Jesus known during sporting events?

Is this a noticeable shift – athletes who are no longer keeping quiet about their faith in Jesus Christ?

Does the Fellowship of Christian Athletes help equip student athletes to boldly share their faith?

Click here to help support the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

ROMANS 9 - PART 3

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

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9 and the age-old question: IS GOD UNJUST?

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 is “rhetoric”? What is “hypophora”? What is “diatribe” and “prosopopoeia”? How are they all used in the courtroom?

Who was Lucius Anneau Seneca? What did he write about? Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 30-minute mark to view an example of Seneca’s writings. Mark compares this writing to Paul’s to the people in Rome.

Who was Epictetus? How do his writings compare to Paul’s in Romans?

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

THE PATTERN OF PRAYER PART 2

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

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: Pray Like Jesus.

In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father.

This week, Pastor Jarrett continues to break down The Lord’s Prayer with four more petitions from Jesus to his Father. He went over the first three last week, so if you missed one of those segments – check out the archives on our home page.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 6:9-13

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:

PETITION #4 IN THE LORD’S PRAYER: A Prayer of Dependence

Do you realize that God is taking care of you every single day? He is saving you every single day from things you will never ever know about!

But – the real question is: Are you depending on God to save you?

When is the last time you actually prayed for God to take care of your daily needs? Not your wants or desires. Your NEEDS. Pastor Jarrett shares three ways praying for needs (not wants) helps to grow our faith.

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

Loving and Caring Father,

We come to you today, for you are our refuge and our strength. You are our present help in times of trouble.

Pausing for just a moment, we come to you amidst our worries and anxieties.

We welcome you in the midst of hurrying from here to there and lift our humble pleas to your throne room. We so desperately need your presence in our lives today, Father.

As we draw near to you, pull us closer. Save us from the fiery darts cast by the evil one. Bless us abundantly.

Father, be our shepherd and carry us to our eternal home.

And if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen.