Is yoga a healthy form of exercise - or a pagan practice steeped in Hinduism? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with Laurette Willis, founder of Praise Moves, who says yoga is a gateway to New Age and Eastern Religions. Challenging her perspective is Bonnie Meyer, founder of a Christian-based yoga ministry in Lincoln, Nebraska. Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 11 AM Central Time on Up For Debate!

What should Christians think of the purity culture? Some say it’s unhealthy and sets up young people for a fall. Others say it’s Biblical – and under attack simply because it defies culture. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will discuss purity culture with two Christian leaders on opposite sides of the discussion. Plus, she’ll be taking your comments and questions. Listen this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate!

Should growing churches capitalize on their brand and great preaching by starting new campuses and becoming a multi-site church? Or, is this model fundamentally flawed and unwise? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore the multi-site model with a Baptist pastor who supports them – and a church leader and author who opposes them. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate!

Will the Anti-Christ be Muslim? Traditionally, Bible scholars have held that the Anti-Christ will be of Roman or European descent. But, the rise of radical Islam and ISIS is prompting some to rethink that interpretation. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the identity of the Anti-Christ with authors Joel Richardson, who believes in an Islamic Anti-Christ—and Thomas Ice, who does not. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up for Debate!

Is it okay for pastors to become celebrities? Certainly, many are. And, while some may use it for personal gain, others use it for good. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss celebrity pastors with Christian leaders on opposite sides of the discussion. One owns a Christian speakers bureau and says a big platform simply gives good pastors more influence. The other is the founder of a leadership training ministry who says celebrity culture is antithetical to the gospel. Don’t miss this important and relevant discussion, this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up for Debate!

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Which church model is best—the corporate mega-church or the organic mini-church? Some argue that mega-churches are best, offering lots of resources and numerous programs, meeting the needs of today’s churchgoers. Yet, others argue that believers, especially the younger generation, are weary of the industrial model of church. They want something more grassroots and intimate. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss both models with advocates of each type of church. Don’t miss the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up for Debate!