Should there be a separation between church and state? It’s not in the Constitution, though it’s often treated as though it is. This Saturday, on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will explore the idea with a legal analyst at the First Liberty Institute who believes the separation of church and state is being used to undermine religious liberty. Challenging that perspective will be a Christian leader who believes the separation protects the country from having a religiously mandated government.

Living together before marriage is becoming increasingly popular and even some Christians are doing it. How should Christian leaders respond to this trend? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore the issue of co-habitation with Focus on the Family's Glenn Stanton who strongly advocates against it – and Christian ethicist Melissa Browning who takes a more accommodating approach.

Should Christians support Obamacare? Some say yes, arguing that the law made insurance affordable for millions of Americans. Others say no, claiming that the law places an undue burden on taxpayers, and provides for abortions. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with Jim Wallis of Sojourners who supports Obamacare and Twila Brase of Citizen's Council for Health Freedom, who opposes it.

Record numbers of kids are leaving the faith – and many parents and church leaders are wondering what they should do to stem the tide. This Saturday, on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will explore what makes kids embrace faith with author Rebecca Lindenbach who’s interviewed dozens of Millennials who offer surprising answers. Also joining Julie will be “Sticky Faith” author Kara Powell who’s also done extensive research on what works and what doesn’t.

Did God send Hurricanes Harvey and Irma?  And if He did, what does it mean?  Is it a sign of His wrath or a wake-up call to us to realize that we need to submit to Him?  This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss these storms with Line of Fire host Dr. Michael Brown who believes God is using these storms to remind us of our need for Him and Moody Church Pastor Erwin Lutzer who agrees and also believes these events could be a precursor to a future judgment.  Don’t miss this intriguing discussion this Saturday on Up for Debate at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

Did a woman write the book of Hebrews?  And if so, what would that mean?  This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys discusses this highly controversial notion with author Latayne Scott whose recent book argues that Priscilla wrote Hebrews.  Challenging her view is David Allen of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary who says Luke wrote the epistle.  Don’t miss this intriguing discussion this Saturday on Up for Debate at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states and in Washington, D.C. It's also being legalized recreationally in several states. So should Christians consider marijuana another tool in an arsenal against pain during an illness, or should they abstain? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this issue with Norml's Alabama Executive Director Leah Graves who embraces marijuana's legalization and Dr. Richard Poupard who warns of some of its consequences.

A debate over deciding between Christian and Secular colleges

Is belief in Christ's resurrection merely a wishful belief – or a historical fact supported by the evidence? Former Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Lee Strobel used to believe the resurrection was a myth. That is, until he examined the evidence, which eventually led him to faith. A powerful movie called, "The Case For Christ," tells Lee's story – and just released on DVD. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Lee and his wife Leslie join host Julie Roys to discuss their amazing journey – and the strong Case for Christ. 

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.