WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

TRUE STORY OF HIS GRANDMOTHER LIVING IN COMMUNIST COUNTRY.

COMMUNIST TACTIC: GET NEIGHBORS TO RAT ON NEIGHBORS.

ANOTHER COMMUNIST TACTIC: MAKE UP STUFF AND RAT ON YOUR NEIGHBOR.

YET ANOTHER: REWARD THE RAT.

AND: HOW TO STOP LOOTING…NOVEL APPROACH.

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.

NEIGHBORS TURNING IN NEIGHBORS

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

What would it take for you to “rat out” your neighbor? What about a family member or close friend? Would you lie about someone you don’t like or agree with?

Austin Prochko has been an educator and veteran political campaign worker. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College, with a MA from the University of Dallas. Austin is now on staff with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Today Austin tells the true story of his grandmother, Eva, who is from Czechoslovakia

Click here to read more on this from Austin.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why was Austin’s grandmother often asked what her father was teaching her? Austin explains why his great-grandfather was on the Czechoslovakia government’s radar.

Did the Communists rewrite the country’s history?

Who “ratted out” Austin’s great-grandfather? What was the penalty for teaching unabridged history?

How did Austin’s great-grandparents and grandmother escape Communist Czechoslovakia? Were they fortunate to be able to escape? Austin shares how many, many Czechoslovakians were not as fortunate…

Is Eva, Austin’s grandmother, shocked and dismayed at the current American government? Austin says she has very strong words about many issues and often warns people about the similarities between Communism and what is happening in government in America today.

PART 2 OF 2 - NEIGHBORS TURNING IN NEIGHBORS

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has COVID been used as an excuse for the United States government to increase its power and reach? Austin calls it “expansive authoritarian governance”.

Biden claims his vaccine mandate is a good thing and wants to force businesses to submit employee reports. Does this sound like Communism?

What if someone submits a false report?

Did Communists use a vast network of citizen-informants? Were many false reports made, resulting in imprisonment and even death?

Can the evils of the 20th century be possible anywhere in the world – including America?

IS LOOTING BECOMING NORMAL ACROSS AMERICA?

Discussed by Michael Letts
with IN-Vest USA (WWW.investusa.org/)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

REPORT: Mobs of thugs from 30-80 strong from Minnesota to California are targeting Best Buy's, Home Depots, and other high-end stores – walking off with hundreds of thousands of dollars of merchandise. As of this date, police have made no arrests.

Michael Letts, the CEO and Founder of IN-Vest USA, comments on the recent criminal activity and offers some advice for shoppers during the holiday season.

Click here for more information about IN-Vest USA.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is lawlessness across America escalating out of control? br />
DDo stores have the right to protect their stuff? Michael believes that business owners need to take action now in the halls of Congress. “It’s now or never,” he says.

How can stores protect the innocent shopper and protect their stuff at the same time? Michael discusses the importance of supporting law enforcement.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please consider donating to IN-Vest USA to help purchase live-saving vests for first responders. Click here to donate.

NEW MORNING MERCIES

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

Corporate worship is a regular and gracious reminder that it’s not about us. We have been born into a life that is a celebration of another.

Scripture Passages: Romans 11:33-36; Romans 11

To order your copy of “New Morning Mercies” by Paul David Tripp, click here.

SCIENCE AND FAITH: SCIENCE AND ETHICS POSE A LOT OF QUESTIONS

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

Day 5

This week, Mark Lanier discusses some of the ethical issues we are facing today in regards to science and faith. He offers three steps to help us determine if the issue should be acceptable to Christians.

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:

NOTE: The following statements are Mark’s personal opinion based on his study of the Bible. If you disagree with him, let him know! He’d love to hear from you.

How to apply the principles and finish the process:
Artificial Intelligence: This is just weird stuff! Let’s leave it alone…
Animal Testing: This is more of a personal feeling...
Euthanasia: Listen close as Mark passionately discusses his personal view…
Gene transfer: Is the expense of life worth it?
IVF: Mark says: “Children are a gift from God, BUT so is science, as long as it upholds the dignity of human life.”

TAKE ACTION NOW STEPS:
Engage (Genesis 2:15)
Pray (Proverbs 2:6)
Live (Colossians 3:17)

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]

THE CHURCH IN ANTIOCH

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

This week, Pastor Scott Riling preaches on the importance of remembering the characteristics of The Church, using The Church in Antioch as an example. Pastor Riling is the Pastor of Pastoral Care at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Find Pastor Scott Riling’s sermon here.

Scripture Passage: Acts 11:19-30

Questions/Issues Discussed:

This week, we have learned about the characteristics of The Church. But who is The Church? YOU ARE! Are you empowered for God? Are you on mission for God? Are you rooted in God’s Word? Are you compassionate?

Pastor Riling closes the sermon with John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Hymn of Invitation: Good, Good Father (Chris Tomlin)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here