In the Market with Janet Parshall

We live in a culture that values activity, achievement and accomplishment. Busyness is the norm in our lives and anything less that that makes us feel unproductive and anxious. Is it possible to truly pursue rest in our daily lives? Hear a unique perspective on how pursuing rest leads to the heart of God and restoration for your mind, body and soul. 

One of the areas Christian struggle with the most is knowing that God is sovereign in and over not only creation but all of our lives. It should bring great comfort to us but oftentimes leaves us confused when bad things happen to good people. If you sometimes struggle to understand the way God works in the world, or to explain it to others, you will hear valuable insights on how big the God of the Bible really is. 

When the end of the year arrives and you start to consider your year-end giving, knowing what you are allowed to deduct for donations or what documentation you need can often be confusing. What kind of donations quality as “charitable”? Who is allowed to claim it? We offer insight and discernment for wise financial stewardship.

Depression is a serious condition that afflicts millions of Americas. For Christians, in particular, very often the suffering is done in silence. Today, we offer practical advice based on sound biblical counsel on how to lift the fog of that deep darkness. Listen - and be encouraged. 

Imagine finding a copy of an old 45 or 78 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. 

In today's fast paced world, it's often difficult to find the real meaning of Christmas. The music of the season can lead us back to the manger. Today we learn the stories behind some of the most cherished Christmas carols as we remember, on this special day, what God has done for us.

Angels may be the most popular and least understood characters in the Bible! In fine art, they’re often depicted as having the shape of human beings with extraordinary beauty while the media depicts them having no resemblance to the angels of the Old and New Testament. Join us as we sort fact from fiction on what the Bible says about angels and their work among us.

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.

Today we ask YOU to join the conversation on In the Market! This week, we highlighted Old Testament promises and the important connections to Christ’s later life and ministry. We learned how to develop an action-oriented game plan to get kids to listen to their parents and heard how to move past our hurts and break free from bad habits. Finally, we welcomed our great teaching pastor who took your toughest questions on topics covered in the Bible. Call in and give us your take on the conversations of the week! 

Another week on In the Market brought us a brand new Christmas book to help us journey with the Shepherd to find Christ in Christmas. We heard a horrific story making headlines in the U.K., looked at what’s true about Christianity and why it matters, and revealed a surprising new survey of a generational shift in Evangelical views toward Israel from a recent press conference. We wrapped the week continuing our discussion from the press conference with the goal of educating the church on Israel’s critical past and future roles. What do you think?