WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

The Left has perfected the art of name calling.

You ’re Homophobic. You’re Islamophobic. You’re Transphobic.

Oppose homosexuality, radical Islam, or transgendering children and you will be called a name.

We will not be silenced.

PLUS: Tribute to Dr. James Dobson.

Segment Two: Biblical-Literacy with Mark Lanier:
   WHAT IS SIN? WHEN DID SIN FIRST ENTER THE WORLD?

Part Two: Mark Lanier in the Pulpit of Houston’s First Baptist Church:
   What Has He Done?

Today’s closing prayer:
Father in Heaven,
Hear my prayer today and answer within your perfect will.
Thank you for always watching, always caring, and always loving me – your adopted child.

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.

HOW THE FEAR OF PHOBIAS SKEWS REALITY

Discussed by Robert Knight
with Robert H Knight (www.RobertHKnight.com)

To silence their opposition, the Left perfected name calling – yet WE are the intolerant ones!

Today, Robert Knight explains why we should all care that the media refuses to report the facts about the transgender movement and why he is unafraid of the ad hominem attacks the Left perpetrates upon him.

Click here to read Robert Knight’s op-ed in The Washington Times.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did gay activists coin the term “homophobia”?

Are all religions and spiritual beliefs equally subjected to violent extremism?

Is the media ignoring the Muslim genocide of Jews in Israel? Is the media ignoring the hatred toward Christians in Nigeria and other African countries?

Has the media worked overtime by concealing that the Minneapolis shooters’ gender dysphoria? Have other transgenders committed mass murders against Christ-followers while the media is silent?

Are Americans waking up to the lies of the Left?

To help support Robert Knight, purchase one of his many books here, including “The Battle for America’s Soul”, which has recently been updated to reflect current events.

WAS DR. JAMES DOBSON RIGHT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY?

Discussed by JP De Gance
with Communio (www.communio.org/)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. James Dobson’s ministry spanned decades and encouraged millions of people around the world.

Today, JP De Gance discusses the impact of Dr. James Dobson’s ministry. JP is the Founder and President of Communio, a non-profit ministry that trains and equips churches to share the Gospel through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and the family.

Click here  to read more about this topic from JP De Gance.

Click here to learn more about Communio.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was Dr. Dobson’s ministry focused on strengthening marriage, how to invest in children, and to prioritize the family?

Why did utopians attack Dr. James Dobson?

Does the strength of a nation rise and fall on the strength of families?

Even though Progressives ignored Dr. Dobson’s teachings, did millions of families buy his books and listen to his broadcasts?

PART 2 OF 2 - WAS DR. JAMES DOBSON RIGHT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY?

Discussed by JP De Gance
with Communio (www.communio.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should Christians wallow in self-pity and lament what they’ve lost? Or should we learn from Dr. Dobson’s example to build healthy marriages and healthy families?

J.P. De Gance is the co-author of “Endgame: The Church’s Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America”. Click here to order your copy.

Click here to help support Communio’s mission to help churches evangelize their community through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriage, and the family.

WHEN DID SIN BEGIN?

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

Day 2

WHAT IS SIN? WHEN DID SIN FIRST ENTER THE WORLD? ARE OUR SINS THE SAME AS THE FIRST SIN? WHAT IF SOMEONE DOESN’T KNOW WHAT SIN IS? ARE THEY STILL SINNING? IS GRACE THE RESULT OF THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS? OR HAS GRACE ALWAYS EXISTED?

This week, Mark Lanier continues with his lesson series on the Book of Romans with four verses which answer those questions.

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:

SIN’S UNIVERSAL ENTRY AND REIGN IN THE WORLD (Romans 5:12)

Why did Paul emphasize who caused sin to enter the world? How did he communicate this? Mark loves the way Paul originally worded this verse, but is not crazy about the translation. So, Mark rewords the translation – respectfully, of course!

Who is God? What are some of God’s character traits? Mark uses a great visual illustration, which can be found at the above link beginning at the 33-minute mark.

How did Paul personify the thought/image of sin through man?

What does sin bring us? Did death enter the world with sin? Who experiences sin? Who experiences death?

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

WHAT HAS HE DONE?

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

Day 2

This week, in place of the normal sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church, we are airing a special sermon that our good friend Mark Lanier preached recently at Houston’s First Baptist Church.

The title of the sermon is WHAT HE HAS DONE and Mark focuses on three very different men who reacted in very different ways to persecution and even threats of death.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this special sermon, click here.

For more information about Houston’s First Baptist Church, click here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

KING JOASH AND ZECHARIAH (2 Chronicles 23-24)

Yesterday, Mark began with a background of the previous kings, queens, and some historical references.

Why didn’t Queen Athaliah kill the baby named Joash? Where was he taken?

When was Joash made king? How long did he reign? When and why did his reign start to falter?

Who was Zechariah? What did Joash do to Zechariah?


THE STONING OF STEPHEN (Acts 7:54-60)

What was Stephen’s crime? Tune in tomorrow for more on this story…

PRAYER

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

Father in Heaven,

Hear my prayer today and answer within your perfect will.

Thank you for always watching, always caring, and always loving me – your adopted child.

There is nothing that I could do to earn your overwhelming love. There is nothing I could give or pay for your affection, for your love towards me is everlasting.

Thank you, Father, for choosing me. Enlarge my heart to be more compassionate, filled with kindness towards all.

May I walk with you, Lord, in humility, with meekness and patience while sharing the Good News. May I not grow weary doing good.

Look out across your creation. Hear the pleas lifted by your saints. Dry their tears and guide their steps.

Father, keep us from evil. Fill us with hope knowing our joy comes in the morning when we step across to the other side.

Until that day, may we abound in good works, sharing the Good News, and increasing the harvest while rejoicing over the salvation of lost souls.

And if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen.