WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

We are commanded to protect the innocent.

We must do more.

He, who watches, sees all; we cannot say we did not know.

Some will march. All can pray without ceasing.

Plus: Mike Hill discusses ways many can keep more of their earnings.

This week Mark Lanier, with Biblical Literacy, brings Zipporah (and Moses)

From the pulpit of Champion Forest and Paster Stephens: Does Prayer Really Change Things?

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.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2025

Discussed by Riley Case
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Part 1 of 2

An abortion may be harder to get in America after the reversal of Roe v Wade, but it was still the leading cause of death worldwide in 2024 (according to the World Health Organization).

Today, Robyn Chambers, Vice President of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family, encourages everyone to pray and get involved in the pro-life movement. One way to help is by attending the 2025 March for Life in WDC or find a local church that is participating in the march. Click here for more information.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

According to the World Health Organization, how many abortions were performed worldwide in 2024? Is this number accurate or is it under-reported?

Combined, how many deaths in 2024 were from cancer and other diseases, including smoking?

Does the Left control the abortion narrative? Robyn explains how and why the “women rights” slogan has taken off over the past decade or so. However, the pro-life message of humanizing a baby (not a fetus) has gained momentum and opened conversations that can only be God-ordained, causing hearts and minds to change.

PART 2 OF 2 - MARCH FOR LIFE 2025

Discussed by Robyn Chambers
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

According to the World Health Organization, how many abortions were performed worldwide in 2024? Is this number accurate or is it under-reported?

Combined, how many deaths in 2024 were from cancer and other diseases, including smoking?

Does the Left control the abortion narrative? Robyn explains how and why the “women rights” slogan has taken off over the past decade or so. However, the pro-life message of humanizing a baby (not a fetus) has gained momentum and opened conversations that can only be God-ordained, causing hearts and minds to change.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? TAX CUTS AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING

Discussed by Mike Hill
with Project 21 (www.NationalCenter.org)

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, we had several Ambassadors from Project 21 on to discuss the future of America under the next Trump Administration. You can click on our ARCHIVE tab to listen to those interviews and for more information.

Today, Project 21 member Mike Hill expands on their thoughts, discussing President Trump’s promises to cut taxes and curb government spending. Mike Hill is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, an insurance agent and businessman, and former Florida State lawmaker.

Click here to learn more about Mike Hill’s work with Project 21.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can President Trump deliver on his promise to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits? NOTE: Did you know that it was Joe Biden who introduced the bill to tax Social Security benefits when he was a Senator? FACTS!

Are illegal immigrants and people with H-1B Visas “really” taking jobs away from American citizens?

In 2017, Congress passed the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which impacted the economy in many positive ways. However, it is set to expire in 2025. Must those tax cuts be made permanent? NOTE: This also effects estate taxes! Listen as Mike Hill explains the importance of this.

President Trump has made statements on reducing government spending. Can this finally be accomplished?

Click here to help support Project 21, a division of the National Center for Public Policy Research.

ZIPPORAH (AND MOSES)

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

Day 1

Mark Lanier continues in the lesson series “Lesser-Known Women of the Bible” with a look at Zipporah and Moses.

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:

Mark begins the lesson discussing the tragic California wildfires and his concern for the safety of his daughter in the vicinity.

Who was Zipporah? What did she do that as so bizarre? Why did she do it? What did she say after the deed was done? When did this take place? Was it dangerous for Zipporah to do this to her son? Did she really even know what she was doing?

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

DOES PRAYER REALLY CHANGE THINGS?

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

Day 1

The new year is the perfect time to hit reset and refocus on what matters most. In this series, Pastor Jarrett Stephens and others will tackle six must-answer questions about faith, salvation, prayer, and purpose that every Christian needs to consider.

This week, Pastor Jarrett preaches on the importance of a constant and faithful prayer life.

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:

Have you ever wondered if prayer really changes God’s mind? Why should we pray if God already has our life planned out for us? Is prayer worth it? How do you feel when you pray for something specific and you don’t get the response you want? Is it hard for you to pray because you just don’t know what to say or you think you don’t have time to pray?

Is God really Omniscient (all-knowing)? (Psalm 139:1-4; Isaiah 46:9b-10)

Is God really Sovereign? Will He really accomplish His purpose in our lives? Can anything stand in God’s way? (Psalm 115:3; Job 42:2)

Is God really Omnipotent (all-powerful)? REMEMBER: Our God is so big, so strong, and so mighty. There’s nothing our God cannot do.


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

O Merciful and Just God, Creator of the Universe,

Our hope for today, our hope for tomorrow, and our hope for all eternity comes from the resurrected Christ.

As we prepare for eternal life, may we double our efforts in sharing the Good News, for our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Father, our sins were nailed to the cross when your son bore them in our place. He died there, suffering for our sins, and was buried in a tomb.

But Glory Hallelujah! Your son, Jesus, rose on the third day and now sits at your right hand.

I join with other saints, saying: “I have bowed before the throne, confessed my sins, and have been washed whiter than snow.”

Father, call out to the wanderer. Keep calling out to them. May the harvest be abundant today.

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

Accept our humble prayer, for we pray in and through the name of your precious son, Jesus Christ.

Amen