WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Are Kids hazardous to the health of their parents?

Do kids cause stress in families?

Are children associated with more joy or more misery?

PLUS: numbers are in: HUGE Increase in Homeschooling in Texas.

Is it too late to begin homeschooling now that school has started?

Subbing for Mark Lanier: David Fleming: some of the Lessor Known Women in the Bible.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens: the Dream Chaser.

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.

NO, KIDS ARE NOT HAZARDOUS TO OUR HEALTH

Discussed by Dr. Daniel Huerta
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Is parenting “hazardous to our health”?

Dr. Danny Huerta explains why he disputes this claim in today’s segment. Dr. Huerta is the Vice President of Parenting with Focus on the Family, helping parents disciple and mentor the next generation so they can thrive in Christ.

Click here to read the op-ed by Paul Batura, the Vice President of Communications for Focus on the Family and a writer for the Daily Citizen, an online publication for FOF.

Click here  to help support Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Parenting is definitely stressful. But is it “hazardous to our health”? Dr. Huerta believes that the parent-child relationship is like no other – and then you have grandkids to look forward to!

What did the US Surgeon General report opine about parenting?

In reality, are children associated with more joy than misery? Dr. Huerta shares a sweet story about a couple who already had three children but then got the crazy news that they were going to have quintuplets!

Does going to church improve the overall health of family members? Dr. Huerta believes that families function better when they put their faith in God’s teachings and attend church/small groups regularly.

How can we help encourage other parents, whether friends or strangers?

Click here for more FREE resources from Focus on the Family.

HUGE INCREASE IN HOMESCHOOLING IN TEXAS

Discussed by Jeremy Newman
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)

Jeremy Newman is the Vice President of Policy & Engagement at the Texas Home School Coalition, which has been a trusted resource for homeschooling families since 1986. Today, Jeremy discusses new data showing the number of students who have withdrawn from Texas public schools to begin homeschooling since 1997.

Click here  to read Jeremy’s report.

Click here to help support the Texas Homeschool Coalition.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How are the numbers of homeschooled students calculated, specifically those who were enrolled in public school at one time?

How many students were homeschooling in Texas pre-Covid? How many opted for homeschooling during Covid? How many are homeschooling now, several years post-Covid? These numbers are crazy!

In Texas, a student can begin homeschooling at any time during the school year. What are the requirements to withdraw a student from public school to homeschool? Click here to the withdrawal letter.

Do colleges and universities actively recruit homeschool students?

What opportunities are available to homeschool students in Texas? Jeremy discusses the over 800 co-ops that are members of the Texas Homeschool Coalition, which doesn’t even include all of them! Plus, there are many, many sports, art, music, and other extra-curricular activities for homeschool students.

Side Note: School Choice (Education Savings Accounts) is a hot topic today, with support and opposition on both sides of the political aisle. Many states already offer School Choice to parents. Have any of those school districts gone bankrupt due to School Choice?

How many students in Texas are currently homeschooled?

Click here for more resources from the Texas Homeschool Coalition.

WHO IS GOD?

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

God is our Healer (Psalm 103:3)
God is our Redeemer (Isaiah 59:20)
God is our Deliverer (Psalm 70:5)
God is our Strength (Psalm 28:8)
God is our Shelter (Joel 3:16)
God is our Friend (John 15:15)
God is our Advocate (1 John 2:1)
God is our Restorer (Psalm 23:3)
God is our Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
God is our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5-6)
God is our Stronghold (Nahum 1:7)
God is our Bread of Life (John 6:35)
God is our Hiding Place (Psalm 32:7)
God is our Everlasting Light (Isaiah 60:20)
God is our Strong Tower (Proverbs 18:10)
God is our Shelter from the Storm (Isaiah 4:6)
God is our Provider (Genesis 22:14)
God is our Shield (Psalm 144:2)
God is our Helper (Hebrews 13:6)
God is our Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
God is our Hope (Psalm 71:5)
God is the Lord who Heals (Exodus 15:26)
God is the Spirit of Truth (John 16:13)
God is the Lord of Peace (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
God is the Living Water (John 4:14)
God is the God of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3)
God is Eternal Life (1 John 5:20)
God is Love (1 John 4:16)

ACHSAH, DAUGHTER OF CALEB

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

Day 1

This week, Former CFBC Pastor David Fleming subs in for Mark Lanier while he is away on an anniversary trip with his wife. He begins a new series on Lessor Known Women and Aspects of the Bible. His focus this week is on Achsah, the daughter of Caleb.

To view David Fleming’s video for this lesson, click here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

NOTE: Pastor David discusses Mark Lanier’s “Video Thought for the Day”. Click here to become a subscriber. It’s FREE!

What is the recurring theme of the Book of Judges?

Is the judge in Judges an actual “judge”? Pastor David explains what it means in this book of the Bible.

JUDGES 1:11-15 – ACHSAH (CONTEXT)

Who is Achsah? Who was she betrothed to? Was he the first judge of Israel?

What did Achsah ask of Caleb, her father?

What is the “Route of the 12 Spies”? Pastor David shares a “dad joke”. Listen for it!

What happened in history of significance before Achsah came onto the scene?

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

THE DREAM CHASER

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

Day 1

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is a few weeks in on a sermon series entitled: “Unshakable: A Study in the Book of Daniel”. In this series, he will be exploring the life of Daniel, whose faith remained steadfast in the face of extreme challenges and whose unwavering commitment to God provides a powerful example for us today.

This week, Pastor Jarrett preaches about King Nebuchadnezzar’s nightmare dream from Daniel 2.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.
 

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Jarrett begins the sermon reminiscing about Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech, which sets the stage for this week’s sermon, “The Dream Chaser”, about King Nebuchadnezzar’s nightmare dream.

What is the context behind King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream? Pastor Jarrett explains the people’s interpretation of dreams and the importance they held.

What was God trying to tell King Nebuchadnezzar with this nightmare dream? What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about? Pastor Jarrett reads from Daniel 2 and gives a little history about the language Daniel used and why that is significant to note.


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

Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Father,

You alone are our God. Let your Holy Spirit be upon us.

In the midst of this faithless and perverse generation, may we stand strong and honor Christ with our words and actions.

Our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. O Lord, help us to resist him. Strengthen our faith. May we be sober-minded and watchful.

According to your great mercy, Father, you caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of your son, Jesus Christ.

May we stand as men and women of God, worthy of our calling.

Now, let’s be going with our feet planted on the solid rock of our salvation, filled with the Holy Spirit, and sharing the Good News of our salvation in Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray,

Amen