WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

WHAT IS CAUSING THE INCREASE IN LGBTQ ADULTS?

REMEMBER: THERE IS NO QUEER GENE.

IS OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM CHURNING OUT MORE LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS?

HOW CAN PARENTS COMMUNICATE TRUTHS TO THEIR KIDS?

WHAT MUST THE CHURCH DO?

PLUS: HELP AND HOPE FOR SINGLE PARENTS.

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.

WHAT IS CAUSING THE INCREASE OF LGBTQ ADULTS?

Discussed by Jeff Johnson
with One News Now (www.OneNewsNow.com)

Part 1 of 2

More and more teenagers and young adults (ages 18-25) are identifying as “LGBTQ”. What is causing the increase?

Jeff Johnston is an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family. Today, Jeff discusses disturbing results from a recent Gallop Poll, as outlined in his latest op-ed in the Daily Citizen.

Click here to read more from Jeff on other topics in the Daily Citizen.

Click here to donate to Focus on the Family, the parent company for the Daily Citizen.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there a “gay gene”? Jeff explains that people have been trying to prove this for decades, but no one has ever discovered a “gay gene”.

Why do so many people “think” they are LGBTQ? Jeff discusses his own struggles with this issue and some of the risk factors.

What influence does our education system have on the increase of teens and young adults identifying as LGBTQ? Jeff discusses shocking information he discovered while doing a report on Project 10 in Los Angeles, California.

PART 2 OF 2 - WHAT IS CAUSING THE INCREASE OF LGBTQ ADULTS?

Discussed by Jeff Johnston
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What influence does social media have on the increase of teens and young adults identifying as LGBTQ? Jeff discusses research about “rapid onset gender dysphoria” and its connection to social media, peer pressure, mental health issues, and “trends”.

How can parents help? Jeff has some great suggestions – and a warning.

How can the church help? Jeff urges churches to really research what teens and young adults are learning about LGBTQ issues and then address the issue from a true Biblical Worldview.

For more help and free resources, call Focus on the Family at 1.800.AFAMILY or check out Alive to Thrive.

HELP AND HOPE FOR SINGLE PARENTS

Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Most single parents did not plan to raise their kids alone. It is definitely a hard life.

Today Focus on the Family counselor Rob Jackson shares hope and encouragement to single parents. He also encourages other family members, friends, co-workers, and church members to help singe parents as often as they can.

Click here to help support Focus on the Family as they continue to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many children in the US live in a single-parent family?

Are many single parents overwhelmed?

How can the parent and child/children cope with grief and loss while avoiding bitterness? Rob Jackson reminds parents to model what they hope to see in their child.

Is it difficult to create a stable environment in a single-parent home? Rob shares some great tips for creating a stable environment, such as assembling a “care team”.

How can others help those living in a single-family household?

Do many single parents neglect to keep themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy? Rob has some more great suggestions for single parents.

How can single parents help their children thrive? Is church attendance vital?

How can the church help single parents and their children?

Click here for more parenting advice from Focus on the Family or call 1.800.AFAMILY.

You can also click here to be connected with a counselor with Focus on the Family.

GOD CREATE A PARKING SPACE

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

After starting a new diet, I altered my drive to work to avoid passing my favorite bakery. I accidentally drove by the bakery this morning and, as I approached, there in the window were a host of goodies.
I felt this was no accident so I prayed to the Lord: "Lord, it's up to You, if You want me to have any of those delicious goodies, create a parking space for me directly in front of the bakery." And sure enough, on the eighth time around the block, there it was! God is so Good! (Editor’s note: I would have drove around at least a dozen more times… just saying.)

NAHUM PART 2

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues the Minor Prophet series with a second lesson on Nahum. This week, he gives the history behind the Assyrian Empire, going into depth about King Ashurbanipal and Nahum’s prophecy about his gruesome death and the destruction of his kingdom.

NOTE: The video and audio for Mark’s first lesson on Nahum on February 26 is not available.

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:

NAHUM 1:15
What did Nahum prophesy in this verse about King Ashurbanipal’s enemies?
Mark shares a cute story about a zoom call with his granddaughters. He then shares about a zoom call with a man with a “potty mouth”. How did this man react when he found out Mark is a Christian? How did Mark respond to his apology?

SONG REFERENCE: “Trust and Obey”

NAHUM 2 and 3
Why are these chapters so vicious? Why was Nahum’s prophecy so ruthless? Mark says it’s basically PG-13 and reads the passage…
How did Babylon conquer Nineveh? What happened to the city? What happened to the people? Was this God’s blessing?
Remember: God doesn’t tolerate evil. God will defeat evil.

POINTS FOR HOME:
Take one day at a time. Keep the faith.
Trust God and be obedient to His Word. Keep the faith.
Be authentic. Keep the faith.
Seek God’s will and be kind to others. Keep the faith.


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

A WORD OF ANGUISH

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues the sermon series: “Words in Red: Seven Last Sayings from the Cross”. This week, he focuses on the words of anguish Jesus uttered using Matthew 27:45-46.

NOTE: This week is actually the fourth word from Jesus on the cross. Pastor Jarrett didn’t want to pass up the chance to have RT Kendall preach last week, but he also wanted to stay on track with the series, which will conclude on Easter Sunday. Therefore, he briefly discusses the third word at the beginning of the sermon (Monday’s segment): A Word of Comfort.

Find Pastor Jarrett’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Do you believe that sin is serious? Pastor Jarrett passionately discusses the state of the world and sin in the world. (I John 2:15-17)

What sin are you on friendly terms with? (Romans 6; Galatians 2:20) Charles Spurgeon: “Sin slew our Savior; how can we be on friendly terms with it?”

FINAL THOUGHTS:
See the Hand of God. This was God’s Plan A. (Isaiah 53:10; Acts 2:23a; John 10:17-18; Genesis 3)
See the Heart of God. The only motive for the death of Jesus was love. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)


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

Heavenly Father,

As we pray to you today, O LORD, may we never doubt your wisdom, your power, your strength, and your love towards us.
You are the creator of the universe, and you created each of us in your image.
As we lift up our pleas to your throne, write them in your book.
You remember our pleas from yesterday and you hear our pleas today.
You hear the pleas of the righteous person and they are powerful and effective.
As we offer our prayers to you, may they accomplish much in your will and may they produce wonderful results.
Father, help us stay connected to you in prayer knowing Jesus Christ is our advocate.
For we pray in His name,

Amen