In the Market with Janet Parshall

Hard conversations challenge everyone. Some people make every effort to avoid them altogether; others dive in enthusiastically, damaging relationships in the process. A solid middle ground is difficult to find—especially for those who want to make sure they're following a biblical model for these tough encounters. Join us today to hear how our guest firmly believes that the dialogues everyday Christians delay are often the very channels God wants to use to deepen relationships and transform lives.

What is the question you have always wanted answered?  You know the one – that tough topic you struggle with in Scripture.  We spend the entire hour answering those kinds of questions, and we want to hear form you.  But fair warning, the lines light up for the entire hour so call in right away with your question and hear a biblically clear answer. 

Join us for a lively discussion on whether or not Jesus was actually Greek and not Jewish.  We will also discuss disconnecting from the Old Testament and whether or not the Torah provides any moral guidelines for behavior in the 21st century.  Come with your questions and be a part of the conversation.

The world doesn’t need more bullies who stand firmly for the truth but ignore their own brokenness. The world doesn’t need watchers who are broken over sin but won’t act boldly for the truth. The world needs you: a faithful and courageous believer in a loving God whose truth has the power to transform a dying world.  Join us today to hear how God wants to use both your boldness and your brokenness to accomplish His purposes.

Since the first days of the early church, the Jewish people have been much of the focus of evangelism. History bears out the fact that the Church has long had a special place in its heart for Israel. But questions are being raised today about whether or not Jewish evangelism is still part of the ‘mission statement’ for the Church.  Join us as we tackle the idea of sharing Jesus with our Jewish friends.

When it comes to the big questions about suffering and evil--Did God create evil? How could a good God allow evil? How could a loving God allow people to suffer?—no one can pretend to have all the answers. But we all know how to wrestle with uncertainty and doubt. Join us as we ask some of the most important questions about suffering and evil. With candor, insight, and a disarming touch of humor, our guests will provide some answers to these critical questions, while leaving enough space--and grace--for you to keep wrestling, asking, and seeking Truth.

More and more people are supporting socialism these days—from radical leftists to well-meaning Christians. Many people point to the Biblical commandments to look after the poor as an endorsement of socialism and the redistribution of wealth, saying that the Bible not only supports but mandates socialism. However, socialism is both unconstitutional and unbiblical—and has proven to be dangerous whenever it is put into action. Join us to discover what the Bible has to say this subject.

Conversations matter. Yet, recently, good conversations about faith have been increasingly squeezed out of the public sphere. Seeking to reopen the debate, our guest began to invite atheists and skeptics on to Premier Christian Radio – the largest Christian radio network in the U.K. - to air arguments for and against the Christian faith. But how has ten years of discussion with atheists affected the faith of our guest?  Join us to discover how he still finds Christianity the most compelling explanation for life, the universe, and everything.

Do rough patches ever catch you by surprise, causing you to think Why is it so hard right now? Why is there tension? Was it something I did? Despite our best intentions, we all have blind spots—bad relational habits that are keeping us from enjoying our relationships fully. And since relationships stand at the center of all we do, if we can learn to do relationships even fractionally better, every aspect of our lives improves. Whether you struggle to overcome past wounds, insecurity, blame, or envy, it's time to reflect on your relational habits and reset. Join us today to learn why unhealthy patterns may be holding you back and why your ultimate security and identity is in Jesus Christ.

Get ready for a full hour of radio.  We start with the headlines of the day and then move to a discussion on genetically engineered babies in China and what that means for the future.  We round out the hour by giving you the heads-up on a fabulous new film exploring the story behind the authorship of the first five books of the Bible.  Don’t miss a minute of this conversation!