Up for Debate

​What are the most misquoted, misused and misunderstood verses in Scripture? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys discusses that issue with you—and Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Michael Vanlaningham. What does it mean that money is the root of evil? What was Jesus’ intent when He commanded us not to judge? Is there really no longer male and female? Don’t miss the lively and informative discussion, this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up for Debate!​

Are Christians susceptible to demons?  Or, since the Holy Spirit resides in us, are we automatically protected from them? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will explore the issue of demons and spiritual warfare with Karl Payne, a Christian leader and pastor with decades of ministry experience.  Also adding his perspective is Jeff Harshbarger, who was steeped in the occult and demonic activity before coming to Christ and experiencing liberation.  

​Does doubt strengthen your faith – or undermine it?  This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will tackle this difficult question with Houston Pastor Ben Young, who says doubt is unavoidable and can actually lead you to a deeper walk with God.  Challenging his perspective will be Moody Professor Bryan Litfin, who warns that doubt can sabotage your faith.   ​

​Christian women often feel torn between two visions of womanhood – one that tells them to adhere to strict sex roles and one that advocates obliterating sex roles altogether! This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss womanhood with Christian women from different stages of life and perspectives.  Also joining her will be Moody theology professor Dr. Bryan Litfin, who will help unpack what Scripture says about the issue.  

The issue of modesty has become controversial.  Every time a new fashion craze hits, Christians debate whether they should be able to wear something more revealing or cover up.  This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue of modesty.  Joining her will be a Christian leader who believes modesty highlights women’s value in Christ -- and another who believes modesty is often code for shaming women.  

Protestant Reformers recognized church discipline as a primary mark of a true church. Yet today, very few churches actually practice church discipline. And, many say church discipline simply opens the door to spiritual abuse. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores the case for and against this practice – and why it’s largely ignored today.

​​Is the earth billions of years old, or only several thousand?  Christians are sharply divided on the issue.  And this Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will explore the issue with Thomas Purifoy, the director of a new film that advances the young-earth view. Challenging his perspective will be Hugh Ross, founder of Reasons to Believe and proponent of an old-earth view.  

The majority of Christians used to oppose alcohol.  But times are changing, and now some churches and Bible study groups actually meet in bars or bring the brew into their church halls!  This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this trend with the Reverend John Donnelly who started a "Beer, Bible and Brotherhood" group – Randy Jaeggli of Bob Jones University who says Christians should abstain from all alcohol.   

Are Christians susceptible to demons?  Or, since the Holy Spirit resides in us, are we automatically protected from them? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will explore the issue of demons and spiritual warfare with Karl Payne, a Christian leader and pastor with decades of ministry experience.  Also adding his perspective is Jeff Harshbarger, who was steeped in the occult and demonic activity before coming to Christ and experiencing liberation.  

​Can church happen online? Or, as one author asserted, is going to church online like "watching the food channel and ​saying you've eaten Thanksgiving dinner"? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss online churches with Bob Hyatt, a pastor of the Evergreen Community who opposes virtual churches and Jason Caston, author of iChurch, who helps build them.