Up for Debate

Street preaching used to be a primary means of proclaiming the gospel, but now it's rarely practiced. Are Christians dropping the ball or simply communicating the gospel in a more culturally relevant way? Julie Roys will discuss the issue this Saturday on Up For Debate with Jon Speed, an advocate for street preaching, and Chris Walker, an advocate of relational evangelism. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

They're called the Holy Rollers, and they're a blackjack team comprised entirely of Christians! Can Christians really play at casinos and maintain their witness for Christ? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys talks with one of the Holy Rollers and Dr. Rex Rogers, an outspoken gambling critic. What's God's opinion of gambling and the casino industry? Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Some evangelicals say God can use Catholic popes for great good. They can be allies in fighting the cultural and political battles of the day. Plus, they can influence the world's 1.2 billion Catholics to walk more closely with God. Others, however, consider the Catholic church apostate and the role of supreme pontiff unbiblical. This Saturday, Julie Roys considers both sides of this debate with Dr. Richard Land, who's sympathetic towards the pope, and Steven Meister, who is not.

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 the founder of Praise Moves who believes yoga is religion and a Christian yoga instructor who believes it's not. Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat. Is this a good thing? Julie Roys discusses the issue this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining her will be Jan McCormack, a retired Air Force Chaplain, who supports women in combat, and Owen Strachan head of the Biblical Council for Manhood and Womanhood who doesn't. What do you think? Join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Should Christians date or does this relational model violate biblical principles? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with Doug Wilson, an advocate of the courtship model, and Jerusha Clark, advocate of so-called "purposeful" dating. Dating or courting—which is best? We'll discuss this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

They're called the Holy Rollers, and they're a blackjack team comprised entirely of Christians! Can Christians really play at casinos and maintain their witness for Christ? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys talks with one of the Holy Rollers and Dr. Rex Rogers, an outspoken gambling critic. What's God's opinion of gambling and the casino industry? Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Who was America's greatest president? How will history remember President Barack Obama? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys discusses the issue with WMBI newsman Dave Mitchell, a fan of Harry Truman and critic of Ronald Reagan. Providing another perspective will be Dr. Gary Smith, a professor at Grove City College. Don't miss this special President's Day edition of Up For Debate this Saturday at 8 a.m.!

Are Christian romance novels edifying entertainment or "intellectual junk food"? Julie Roys discusses the issue this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining her is Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, an outspoken critic of these novels, and Dr. Rebecca Barrett Fox, who defends the genre. Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Should churches sponsor Super Bowl parties or is doing so somehow endorsing a sports culture that violates Christian principles? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses the issue with Bill Crowder of Sports Spectrum and John White, who leads a sports ministry at Baylor University. The Super Bowl: Is it an evangelistic tool or a stumbling block? Don't miss Up For Debate this Saturday at 8 a.m.!

Jesus said if your eye offends you, gouge it out. Does this mean an Iowa dentist was justified when he fired an employee for being "irresistible"? Julie Roys discusses the dentist's action—and how to navigate sexual attraction in the workplace—this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining her will be guests with divergent views on the topic. Plus, she'll be taking your calls—this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

In wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, many activists and politicians are calling for new gun control laws. Are new laws the best way to end gun violence? This week on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses the issue with a Christian leader who supports gun control and Dr. Alveda King, who says guns don't kill people; people kill people. Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Are Christians ever justified in getting plastic surgery? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses this issue with a woman who's pursued plastic surgery as well as someone who decided not to have reconstructive surgery after having a mastectomy. How should Christians think about cosmetic procedures? Join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Does God speak directly to people today? Some say God spoke His final word in Scripture and that nothing beyond the Bible is necessary to make decisions today. Others argue God maintains open communication with His people. Though the canon of Scripture may be closed, God's mouthpiece is not. Joining Julie to discuss this issue are Ken Wilson, a pastor at a Vineyard church, and Dr. Kevin Zuber, a theology professor at the Moody Bible Institute. Also, included in the program is an interview Julie conducted with Dr. Tanya Luhrmann, an anthropologist at Stanford University. Dr. Luhrmann spent four years studying the phenomenon of people hearing from God at a Vineyard church in California. 

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a young person will make. But, which is best—a Christian college or secular university? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Host Julie Roys explores this issue with Steve Henderson, a strong advocate of Christian education. Also joining Julie will be longtime campus minister, Ben Burns discussing the benefits of attending a secular school. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!