In the Market with Janet Parshall

The day began like any other, but during the afternoon of September 18, 2015, the tiny heart of 14-month old Moriah Constance Wimberley would stop beating - only to never start again. It would be out of this unimaginable anguish that a West Texas oil man and his family would never view life the same again.  Join us as our guest teaches us how we can be blessed and empowered to live life above the agonies, the drudgeries, and the successes of our “two-minute ride” here on earth. 

Today our guests – a husband and wife - seek to re-inspire and enthuse parents in a culture which has greatly diminished the role of parenting. They will share biblical, practical, and realistic wisdom to show us that nothing can compare to nurturing a young life, by God's grace, into mature adulthood.  Come with your questions.

Today our guest will give us an introduction to the major portraits of Jesus found in the earliest historical sources. Portraits because our best information points not to a tidy, monolithic Jesus, but to a complex, multi-layered and, at times, contradictory figure. While some might be troubled by this, fearing that plurality equals incomprehensibility or unreliability, others take it as an invitation to do some rearranging for themselves, trying to make Jesus neater, more systematic and digestible.  After two millennia of spiritual devotion and more than two centuries of modern critical research, we still cannot fit Jesus into a box. He is destined to stretch our imaginations, confront our beliefs, and challenge our lifestyles for many years to come. Listen to be challenged and to really know the Man from Nazareth.

We started the week with a powerful conversation discussing how the paradoxes that seem like they ought to undermine belief are actually the heart of our vibrant faith. We then learned how to speak about the Gospel in ways unique to each person’s situation. Mid-week, we discussed the epidemic of school violence and received on update on issues Christians are facing in the U.K. Finally, we heard a gripping true story of a man who risked everything by converting from Islam to Christianity. What did you think about these topics? Give us a call with your response!

Call us today as we reflect on this week’s topics! We began by helping spouses fight for their marriages and get on the road to recovery. We then tackled the subject of tolerance in our culture offering loving ways to respond to those with whom you disagree. We also were challenged to really know the Jesus found in the earliest historical sources. Finally, we explored the history and workings of capitalism in America. We’d love to hear from you so give us a call with your thoughts!

Join us today to hear the gripping, beautifully true story of a man who risked everything by converting from Islam to Christianity. Born into a prominent Pakistani family, our guest had prestige, wealth, and social status. Hear the riveting account of his dramatic encounter with Jesus Christ---and his courageous, heartbreaking decision to leave everything behind and follow Him.  

 

 

For good or ill, the capitalism we have is the capitalism we have chosen. Capitalism works, and the challenge before us is not to change its structure but to address the moral vacuum at the core of its current practice. Our guest will explore the history and workings of this sometimes-brutal economic system. He investigates the effects of postmodernism and unpacks biblical-theological teachings on work and wealth. Proposing virtuous choices as a way out of such pitfalls as the recent global financial crisis, he envisions a more just and flourishing capitalism for the good of all.  Come with your questions. 

Today our guest will give us an introduction to the major portraits of Jesus found in the earliest historical sources. Portraits because our best information points not to a tidy, monolithic Jesus, but to a complex, multi-layered and, at times, contradictory figure. While some might be troubled by this, fearing that plurality equals incomprehensibility or unreliability, others take it as an invitation to do some rearranging for themselves, trying to make Jesus neater, more systematic and digestible.  After two millennia of spiritual devotion and more than two centuries of modern critical research, we still cannot fit Jesus into a box. He is destined to stretch our imaginations, confront our beliefs, and challenge our lifestyles for many years to come. Listen to be challenged and to really know the Man from Nazareth.

We start this jammed-packed hour with the headlines of the day and then move to a conversation about school violence.  We round out the hour with an update on several issues Christians in the U.K. are facing.  Get ready to lengthen your prayer list!

If "tolerance" means agreeing that everyone's beliefs, values, and lifestyles are equally valid, is it really the best policy? Our guest today says "no"---and offers more loving ways to respond to those with whom you disagree. Learn how a biblical approach to truth can counter a false understanding of tolerance while co-existing with Christlike compassion.