In the Market with Janet Parshall

Affectionately known as Chewbacca Mom, this mother of two captured the hearts of millions with a viral video featuring a Chewbacca mask and her infectious laughter. Today, she shares the obstacles she overcame---childhood homelessness, abuse, a suicide attempt, marital struggles, and body shame---on her journey to living a joy-filled life for God. Join us for some merry medicine for your heart!

Brain research has found that our beliefs affect our physical, mental and spiritual health. When we understand God as good and loving, we flourish. But many of us have distorted images of God that lead us into unhealthy patterns of self-defeating behaviors and toxic relationships. Today we learn changing our view of God can transform our life.​

We live in a world where we see and hear about violence, natural disasters and disease every day. In addition, the Bible says that many will turn away from their faith, betray and hate each other in the end times. Are these signs that we are living in the last days? Biblical scholars agree that there is increased evidence of what is called "the great apostasy" in the Church today. Tune in to learn more on today's program. 

For all the skepticism that abounds in our time, people still want to know what happens after death. Do you know with any certainty where your conscious, thinking, self–aware, communicative self will be? And does it matter, as long as you are in ’heaven’? But the importance of ’heaven’ does not consist only in it being the alternative to ’hell’. It is not just an abstract future state into which we will slip, it is a physical reality which can give us joy and hope even now as we look toward it. Our guest will examine how the Christian can and should think about heaven.

Our culture values activity, achievement and accomplishment making it difficult to pursue rest. Our guest presents a way to escape the trap of productivity and live into a biblical view of rest.

Imagine finding a copy of an old 45 or 78 and discovering that it is worth money! You may have some Christmas albums laying around in your attic or stored in the garage that could have some financial value. Join us as we talk with a collector who lets us know if those old records might, in fact, be hidden treasure. 

The lyrics of our favorite hymns are rich in images that can help us in our daily walk with God. They lead us effortlessly toward worship, testimony, exhortation, prayer, and praise. But are you familiar with the stories behind some of the most cherished Christmas hymns of the Christian faith?  Join us to learn the background of some of the most well-known music in the world.

As Christmas day draws near, we spend this hour highlighting Old Testament promises and the important connections to Christ's later life and ministry.  The birth of Jesus stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the world, marking a dramatic turning point in God's plan to redeem creation from sin and death. Much to the world's surprise, redemption had arrived . . . in the form of a lowly baby.  We will examine the Gospels' birth narratives, clearing away common misconceptions, making messianic connections, and setting the stage for Jesus's later life and ministry.

For all the skepticism that abounds in our time, people still want to know what happens after death. Do you know with any certainty where your conscious, thinking, self–aware, communicative self will be? And does it matter, as long as you are in ’heaven’? But the importance of ’heaven’ does not consist only in it being the alternative to ’hell’. It is not just an abstract future state into which we will slip, it is a physical reality which can give us joy and hope even now as we look toward it. Our guest will examine how the Christian can and should think about heaven.

It was a full week of conversations on In the Market with Janet Parshall. We addressed how to recognize abuse in a martial relationship. We learned how biblically to help those who are ensnared by sexual sin. We discussed whether or not it is right to celebrate Christmas as a Christian. Finally, we tackled a hotly debated issue in our culture today and learned more about the Freedom March. Today, our favorite duo adds several new topics to our discussion and ask you to weigh in with your thoughts.