In the Market with Janet Parshall

On the program this week we dug deep into God’s word for the answers to some of those tough Bible questions. We learned about the blessings and the challenges of living with our emotions. We delved into the often avoided topic of abusive relationships in Christian marriages.  We put the spotlight on a new major motion picture that tells the story of one Planned Parenthood clinic director who walked about from the abortion industry. Now we want to hear your thoughts on the big news stories making headlines this week.

Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God – but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians today.  We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow.  Lament avoids trite answers and quick solutions, progressively moving us toward deeper worship and trust.  Join us to discover the grace of lament.

Opening this weekend, the major feature film Unplanned explores Abby Johnson's journey from Planned Parenthood clinic director to pro-life advocate. Her compelling story is an emotional roller coaster for many women and men whose lives have been touched by abortion. Today we will discuss a companion devotional to the movie that reveals five core areas of emotional turmoil often faced following abortion … emotions that trap women and men in the prison of pain that abortion has brought into their lives and into the lives of those who love them.

It’s called the “Green New Deal” but what is it really all about? Will this legislative package help or hurt the neediest among us? Is this proposal about climate change or is it a way for socialists to move toward economic redistribution? Time to look at this with a biblical perspective.  Come with your questions as we look at this headline of the day through the lens of Scripture.

We have received an overwhelming response to the topic of abuse in marriage. Yes, this happens even in the Church so how do we address this from a biblical vantage point? What does the Word offer on this topic that the world does not? When do you say – “Enough is enough?”  Come with your questions and hear sound, biblical answers to a very painful topic.

Our emotions are complex.  Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them.  Most of us would admit that we don’t always know what to do with how we feel.  Today we offer a holistic view of emotions rooted in the Bible.  Our guest will offer a practical approach to engaging with both positive and negative emotions in a God-honoring way.

 

Dealing with boundaries, finances, and changing values are all part of parenting your grown child. Today our guest offers practical advice and hopeful encouragement for one of the richest and most challenging seasons of parenting.  Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, he will offer practical answers to questions such as "What's the difference between enabling and helping?" and "How can I support my grown children when I don't support their values?" He will also talk about positive principles for bringing kids back to faith.

We start the hour by looking at the big headlines of the day before moving to a discussion on how one woman was banned and then restored to Facebook after posting a picture of a truthful event.  We round out the hour by discussing how we can pray for those whom God has called into the entertainment industry.  Don’t miss a minute of this conversation.

Join us for a full hour of questions and answers dealing with those tough issues that often get us ‘stuck’ in the Scriptures.  Questions like: Did Jesus ever sin? Does prayer change God’s mind? Do the dead become angels? Fair warning – the phones light up and we want to try and get your question answered.  Phone in early and enjoy a great hour of radio.

Many know the heroic story of Jim Elliot’s violent death in 1956, killed along with four other missionaries by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe they were seeking to reach. Many also know the prolific legacy of Elisabeth Elliot, whose inspiring influence on generations of believers through print, broadcast, and personal testimony continues to resonate, even after her own death in 2015.  What many don’t know is the remarkable story of how these two stalwart personalities—single-mindedly devoted to pursuing God’s will for their young lives, certain their future callings would require them to sacrifice forever the blessings of marriage—found their hearts intertwined. Their paths to God’s purpose led them together. Don’t miss this riveting conversation about love, sacrifice and commitment.