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! 

Featured: Dr. Steve Henderson, Ben Burns
Host: Julie Roys

Are Christians still required to observe a Sabbath Day? This Saturday on Up For Debate, a theologian who believes Sabbath commands are no longer valid debates a theologian who argues they are valid. Who's right and what does this mean for you?  Don't miss Up For Debate, this Saturday at 8 a.m.!

Featured: Craig Blomberg, Joseph Pipa
Host: Cisco Cotto

What does biblical womanhood really look like? On the next Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses the issue with popular authors Matthew Lee Anderson and Rachel Held Evans. For one year, Rachel took all the Bible's instructions for women literally—and then wrote a book about the experience. Matthew questions Rachel's methods and her conclusions. Both discuss their views this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up for Debate!

Featured: Rachel Held Evans , Matthew Lee Anderson
Host: Julie Roys

Is it important to become a member of your church? Some church leaders say yes, but others say no. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses both sides of the issue with Jonathan Leeman, author of a book that advocates church membership, and Dan Mayhew, a church leader who believes formal church membership is unhelpful. Don't miss the lively discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate! 

Featured: Jonathan Leeman, Dan Mayhew
Host: Julie Roys

Should Christians abstain from buying Christmas gifts to avoid the consumerism that dominates the season? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore the issue with Aiden Enns of "Buy Nothing Christmas"—an anti-consumerist initiative among Canadian Mennonites. Offering a different perspective will be Gerry Bowler, a historian who supports gift-giving and argues it's distinctly Christian. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up for Debate!

Summary: Dr. Gerry Bowler , Aiden Enns
Host: Julie Roys

Featured: Dr. John Hardin , Richard Reising
Host: Julie Roys

Was Superstorm Sandy a wake-up call for Christians to fight global warming? Julie Roys discusses this hot topic this Saturday on Up ForDebate. Joining her will be Cal Beisner, a global warming skeptic, and another Christian leader who believes global warming is a real threat. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Calvin Beisner, Rev. Mitch Hescox
Host: Julie Roys

Since Romney is Mormon and President Obama supports gay and abortion rights, can Christians vote for either? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys tackles this sticky issue with Dr. Alveda King, a pro-life advocate and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King responds to those who advocate not voting at all. Plus, she gives her suggestions on how to evaluate candidates. Don't miss this important conversation this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. Alveda King, Rev Floyd James
Host: Julie Roys

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Host Julie Roys will discuss the issue with Russ Wise, a Christian expert in the occult who opposes Halloween, and Robert G. Lee, a Christian comedian and writer who believes Halloween can be redeemed. Julie will also be taking your calls—this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Robert Lee, Russ Wise
Host: Julie Roys

Many churches today are striving to be "missional," but what does the term even mean? Is this ministry model really better than the so-called "attractional" model of ministry? Host Julie Roys will discuss the issue this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining her will be J. R. Woodward, a church-planter, activist and leader in the missional movement, and Dan Kimball, an early missional leader who expresses concerns about his own movement. Don't miss this intriguing discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: JR Woodward, Dan Kimball
Host: Julie Roys

How should the church respond to those who identify as gay? This Saturday on Up For Debate, host Julie Roys explores this issue with Wendy Gritter of New Direction Ministries and Mario Bergner, founder of Redeemed Lives. Gritter says Christians should avoid calling homosexuality sin and accept gays, without requiring change. Bergner argues that sexual redemption is not optional and that dismissing sin carries serious consequences. Don't miss this important discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Rev. Mario Bergner, Wendy Gritter
Host: Julie Roys

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! 

Featured: Dr. Steve Henderson, Ben Burns
Host: Julie Roys

Is it okay for Christian couples dealing with infertility to consider in-vitro fertilization? If so, is it okay to freeze so-called "leftover embryos"? This Saturday, Julie Roys discusses this sensitive issue with Dr. Joe McIlhaney, a board-certified obstetrician who pioneered in-vitro fertilization in Austin, Texas. Also joining Julie will be Samuel Casey, an outspoken critic of in-vitro fertilization and the director of The Law of Life Project. Don't miss this important discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. Joe McIlhaney, Samuel Casey
Host: Julie Roys

Should Christians support Israel? Most evangelicals do—but a growing number do not. This Saturday on Up For Debate, host Julie Roys explores this hot-button issue with Christian leaders on both sides. 

Featured: Dr. Stephen Sizer, Victor Styrsky
Host: Julie Roys

Stay-at-home dads: they're becoming more common, but does this model violate God's design for men and women? This Saturday on Up For Debate, host Julie Roys discusses the issue with "The Real Matt Daddy"—a Christian stay-at-home dad who argues fathers can serve just as well as mothers as primary caretakers. Also joining Julie will be Owen Strachan, a theology professor at Boyce College, who says the "Dad Mom" is a "man fail."  Don't miss this challenging and lively discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. Owen Strachan , Matt Peregoy
Host: Julie Roys

Dr. Richard Land and Jim Wallis—they're both evangelical
leaders. But one's on the political Right; the other, the
political Left. This Saturday on Up For Debate, both Dr.
Land and Jim Wallis join Julie to discuss everything from
healthcare and the environment to immigration and foreign
policy. As a conservative, Dr. Land of the Southern Baptist
Convention believes in small government, low taxes, and personal
responsibility. However, Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners,
believes the government should be a tool for "social justice" and
should redistribute wealth. Don't miss what's sure to be a
fascinating and engaging conversation this Saturday at 8 a.m. on
Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. Richard Land , Jim Wallis
Host: Julie Roys

Have Christians become too political or is engaging in politics something God commands—a way of fulfilling the so-called "cultural mandate"? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Host Julie Roys will discuss this issue with Rob Schwarzwalder, senior vice president for the Family Research Council—and David Fitch, author of The End of Evangelicalism?. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. David Fitch , Rob Schwarzwalder
Host: Julie Roys

Are Christians too obsessed with sports? Does this obsession cause them to embrace unbiblical values? Host Julie Roys discusses the issue this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining her will be Dr. Shirl Hoffman, author of "Good Game: Christianity and the Culture of Sports," and Ted Kluck, author of "The Reason For Sports: A Christian Fanifesto." Don't miss this lively discussion on Christianity and sports—this Saturday at 8 a.m on Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. Shirl James Hoffman, Ted Kluck
Host: Julie Roys

Immigration—What's a Christian Response?

Does Christian compassion require offering amnesty to illegal immigrants or does respect for law suggest they should be deported? On the next Up For Debate, host Julie Roys will discuss both sides of this difficult issue. Joining her will be Lisa Sharon Harper of Sojourners and Israel Ortega of the Heritage Foundation. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Lisa Sharon Harper , Israel Ortega
Host: Julie Roys

Marketing your church will make it grow—but is it worth the cost? On the next Up For Debate, host Julie Roys explores this issue with Richard Reising, author of “Church Marketing 101,”and John Hardin, a historian and critic of the church marketing model. Reising says church marketing can be biblical and strategic. But, Hardin argues that it inevitably perverts the gospel message. Consider both sides of this important issue this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Dr. John Hardin , Richard Reising
Host: Julie Roys

Evangelicals are re-thinking contraception after about 50 years of embracing it. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore how evangelical views on this topic have evolved over the years with Dr. Allan Carlson, author of "Godly Seed." Then, she'll discuss arguments for contraception with Dr. Jack Davis, ethicist and professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; and against contraception with popular theologian and author, Christopher West. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate! (This program was previously aired on May 26, 2012)

Listen to Julie's interview with Allan Carlson to preview this program. 

Featured: Dr. Allan Carlson, Dr. John Davis, Christopher West
Host: Julie Roys

Though once taboo among Christians, tattoos now are widely accepted — especially among so-called Millennials. In fact, nearly 40% of young adults aged 18–28 have tattoos. That’s more than four times the number in the Baby Boom generation! This Saturday, we’ll explore tattoos and the Christian meaning of our bodies. Joining host Julie Roys will be Jeremy Edmondson, pastor of Resurgence Church in Evansville, Ind., who proudly sports dozens of tattoos. Also joining Julie will be Matthew Lee Anderson, author of Earthen Vessels.

Featured: Jeremy Edmondson, Matthew Lee Anderson
Host: Julie Roys

Should you leave your church if it's forsaking biblical orthodoxy? That's the topic this week on Up For Debate. And, it's a question many in the Episcopal Church are facing after the denomination voted last week to bless same-sex unions. Joining host Julie Roys will be someone who chose to stay with the Episcopal Church in an effort to reform it—and someone who's chosen to leave. Just when is leaving your church appropriate? Join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

Featured: Cherie Harder, Mark Tooley
Host: Julie Roys

The nation's largest Presbyterian denomination says it's wrong to spank kids. What do you think? Join host Julie Roys who will be discussing the issue this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate. Joining her will be a commissioner with the Presbyterian Church who opposes spanking—and a staff counselor with Focus on the Family who supports it. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate.  

Featured: Dr. Nancy Ramsay, Daniel Huerta
Host: Julie Roys

Is America exceptional—a so-called "City on a Hill"? And, if so, what makes her exceptional? Should she advance her ideals around the world? Julie Roys will tackle these questions this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining her will be Bob Morrison, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies for the Family Research council and an advocate of Exceptionalist doctrine. Also joining Julie will be Dr. John Wilsey—a critic of American Exceptionalism and the author of One Nation Under God.

Featured: Bob Morrison , Dr. John Wilsey
Host: Julie Roys

Should churches push abstinence? Or, given that unmarried evangelicals increasingly are getting pregnant and aborting, should churches now be encouraging contraception? Host Julie Roys tackles this controversial issue this Saturday on Up For Debate. Joining Julie will be Marvin Olasky of World Magazine. Olasky recently reported that the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) is partnering with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy to forward an agenda that includes contraception for singles. Also joining Julie will be Gabe Lyons, founder of the Q Gathering—a conference attracting hundreds of young, influential evangelical leaders to explore cultural questions. The last Q conference featured a panel discussion on whether the church should encourage contraception. At the NAE's request, the CEO of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy was included on that panel. 

Also adding to the discussion will be Scott Phelps, chairman of the National Abstinence Education Association, and Jonathan Merritt, a popular writer on the intersection of faith and culture.

Featured: Dr. Marvin Olasky , Gabe Lyons, Scott Phelps, Jonathan Merritt
Host: Julie Roys

Is modern psychology compatible with Scripture? Dr. Richard Ganz, author of Psychobabble, contends it is not. Dr. Ganz holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and, at one time, taught psychiatry at a major university. But, after becoming a believer, he became convinced that secular psychology could not be integrated with Christianity and become a proponent of so-called "biblical psychology." However, Dr. Eric Johnson, director of the Society for Christian Psychology, believes differently. He thinks that in some areas (like neural transmission, memory formation, etc.), secular psychology can contribute to a better understanding of human nature. We'll consider both sides of this fascinating debate this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate! 

Featured: Dr. Richard Ganz, Dr. Eric Johnson
Host: Julie Roys

Church-going Christians, on average, give about 2.4% of their income to their church (source: Empty Tomb Inc.). Is that a problem? Some say Christians don't have to give 10% under the New Covenant. Others, however, say God still expects His people to tithe. This Saturday, Julie Roys discusses the issue with Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries — and Dr. David Croteau, a Bible professor at Liberty University. Their answers may surprise you. Don't miss Up For Debate, Saturday, June 16, at 8 a.m.!

Featured: Chuck Bentley , Dr. David Croteau
Host: Julie Roys

Should Christians support animal welfare groups? Or, has our society made animals into idols — spending millions to promote their welfare while neglecting the needs of people? This Saturday on Up For Debate, host Julie Roys will discuss these questions with guests on both sides of the issue. Joining her will be a Texas veterinarian who sold his practice to become a missionary so he could treat animals that support families — not vice-versa. Also joining her will be a member of the Faith Advisory Council for the Humane Society of the U.S. That's this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate! 

Featured: Dr. G. Wendell Cantrell, Karen Swallow Prior
Host: Julie Roys

Julie Roys explores this question Saturday morning on Up For Debate. Joining her will be the lead pastor of Liquid Church — a church that’s pushing the envelope in this area, even performing secular songs in its Sunday worship! However, questioning the wisdom of this approach will be Dr. Bob Myers, a music pastor and former professor of worship leadership at Huntington University. Don’t miss Up For Debate this Saturday at 8 a.m.!

Featured: Tim Lucas, Dr. Bob Myers
Host: Julie Roys