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Jonathan Fields

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We’re all in a moment. And, we’re asking the big questions. Especially about work. Should I join The Great Resignation? Should I stay and just keep on, keeping on. Or, reimagine, reinvent, maybe even start my own thing? Can I really expect more than just a paycheck and stability from work? How do I navigate the overwhelm, burnout, and work-life-bleed that’s turned work-from-home into never-stop-working? What about purpose, joy, excitement, time to breathe, and live? What about that nagging t ...
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We drink our coffee to wake us up and get us through our 9-5. Though it can be for pleasure, coffee is usually a means of survival. At the end of the day, we drink our cocktails to unwind, to relax, to socialize, to celebrate. In fact, we’re often sipping a cocktail while we’re working on our sacred passion projects in the evening. People are sacrificing their happiness by staying in jobs that make them miserable because they are too afraid to let go of their paycheck or security blanket and ...
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Everyone works. Not everyone works in the same way or with the same expectations; some people don’t even collect a paycheck. But work shapes who we are, what we think, and how we view others. Created by Margaret J. Krauss and Kevin C. Brown, Still Working is a 10-episode audio documentary that profiles the experiences of western Pennsylvanians through their work. From bartenders and CEOs to dairy farmers and emergency room doctors, Still Working explores the uneven burdens, dangers, and joys ...
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What if the world is more open to Christianity than we think? Most non-Christians are not hostile to the faith. Less than 10% are serious atheists and evolutionists. The majority are open---even curious---about spiritual matters. Our guest’s research-based approach can help you start respectful, fruitful conversations, bridge the traditional vs. mo…
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Amid a godless culture, Paul did what was necessary to reach the masses with the message of everlasting life: he reasoned about Jesus “in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there” (Acts 17:17) and he found a hill to preach on. We too are living in a godless society, and those in the streets desperately need to hear God’s Word. If w…
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According to Google, the phrase “I’m offended” has increased in usage by more than 5,600% in just the past century. Humans have always taken offense, but never have we been so obsessed with it. Offense stunts our conversations and divides our relationships. It infects our families, politics, entertainment, and churches. Yet few seem to be asking wh…
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We start this hour by discussing yet another state’s battle on the topic of abortion. This time our sites are set on Nebraska and the issue voters will face in that state. Then author Tim Goeglein looks at the philosophies and policies that led to the societal earthquake of the 1960s and how those philosophies and policies have led to the cataclysm…
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Did the Church anticipate that one of the largest challenges to biblical Truth and authority would come from LGBT activists? How do we speak the truth in love on one of the most contentious issues facing our culture today? Is there a distinction between ‘affirming’ and loving someone who struggles in this area? Join us for a thoughtful and compassi…
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One of the few guarantees in life is that we will suffer. Everything around us is broken. Each of us has an expiration date. A few years ago, our guest and his wife, together with their young children, were confronted with this unavoidable reality when she was faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Shattered by grief, they began to wrestle with wh…
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Is the way we work slowly killing us? Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwhelmed: How to Work Less, Accomplish More, and Finally Start Living," peels back the toxic hustle culture corroding our health and relationships. In this candid discussion, Schulte shares eye-opening research on the work stressors driving burnout epidemics and offers a path to re…
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Join us to find comfort, strength, and perspective during unsettling times! Our guests will lay out a strategy of responding out of faith rather than fear, using texts from Ezekiel and Daniel to explain the connection between biblical prophecy and current events involving ISIS, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United States. This convers…
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Janet’s daughter Sarah joins us again this hour to update us on some key legal issues that will impact students as they return to school. How many states are pushing back on ‘gender-affirming’ procedures? Do parents have a right to know what happens at their child’s school? Can parents "opt-out" their child or is the child the ‘property of the stat…
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On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we kicked off our conversations with a look at some religious liberty cases that have gone before the United States Supreme Court and why their outcomes are so important to all of us. Then we helped you extend your prayer lists with more amazing stories from our favorite voice for the believers in the …
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With so many eyes turned to the Middle East, it is important that we not forget the real and prominent threat of China to our nation. On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we once again drew on the experience and knowledge of a respected Washington D.C. columnist and expert on national security issues to get a clear picture of the ongoing …
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In a world that seeks to destroy sexual purity, the battle for holiness has never been fiercer nor the stakes higher. Sexual immorality has devastated too many men, damaged too many families, and marred the gospel’s testimony too many times. Now is the time to prepare yourself to fight. Our guest will present biblical truth for combatting the enemi…
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We start the hour by sharing some of the stories making headlines and then move to a discussion about the fight for life taking place in Missouri and why it matters. We then tell you about another in the God’s Not Dead series. This time we are reminded why, In God We Trust, truly is our national motto. Join us for great conversation! See omnystudio…
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Trying to understand America without Scripture is like describing the human body without including its bloodstream! Robert Morgan will join us to explain the Bible's role in our nation's defining moments, the undeniable impact of leaders throughout our history who were intimately acquainted with God's Word, and what these verses mean for our nation…
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Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, chairman of the Central Military Commission, and the president of the People's Republic of China, wants to shape the world in China’s image, and in his conception of the world, there is no place for the United States or even the current international order. Noted China analyst Gordon G. …
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Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own robust research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered that the evidence suggested exactly the opposite! Jesus was so much more than only being a first-century Hebrew carpenter. J…
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As a seasoned counselor, our guest, Donna Gibbs, has not only helped countless individuals overcome adversity but has also weathered her own storms of darkness and loss. She will join us to share the profound truths from God's Word that empowered her to bounce back. She will provide a roadmap for a 60-day journey towards resilience, drawing upon bi…
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On this episode, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was the topic of a special gathering of ag and federal regulatory officials in North Carolina. We’ll detail their concerns. Also, cattlemen are keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C. as Congress returns to town and as the November elections approach. We’ll hear form a representative of the Idaho C…
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Unlock the secret to turning every connection into a meaningful relationship that grows your business. In this insightful episode, Mo Bunnell, author of "Give to Grow: How Givers Get Ahead," reveals counterintuitive strategies to build genuine rapport by focusing on others' needs first. Discover how to "fall in love with their problem, not your sol…
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This hour we look at some of the more significant cases the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up for their new term. Our guest, the President and CEO of Becket, will join us to break down the cases and explain why they are important. We then take up our prayer lists and hear how to pray specifically for the Persecuted Church. Get ready to think critical…
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Join us this hour as we talk with one of Washington, D.C.’s most respected columnists who writes on national security and defense. He will discuss a CCP spy within the administration of the governor’s office in New York. He will also expose the politicizing of the CIA and talk about Chinese “lawfare”. Don’t miss this timely and insightful conversat…
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Get your dialing fingers ready because this hour we open the phone lines so that you can ask any question you have about the Bible or Christianity. Questions like: Do you have to be baptized to be saved? Does the Bible contradict itself? Does God ever change His mind? Dial in early because the lines are filled with great questions for the entire ho…
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On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we took a hard look at what it means to be satisfied at work. Our guest challenged us and guided us with a step-by-step process designed to help us examine our jobs and determine there is something more satisfying out there, and if so, how to pursue it. Many have lost their lives standing up to and fig…
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How do you live out your faith in an increasingly hostile work environment? On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week our guest took advantage of Labor Day 2024 with a discussion of practical strategies for sharing your faith with those you work with and how to better understand what it means to serve Jesus even in the most challenging work en…
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This hour we start with some stories making headlines and shift our focus to learning how to pray specifically for those whom God has called to serve in the entertainment industry, both in front and behind the camera. We round out the hour to hear how gender plays a role in religious persecution. We will learn that marginalized Christians, especial…
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Does today's radical secularism obscure the radiance of God? In a timely and practical manner, Dr. Erwin Lutzer will join us to expose the heart of our nation's cultural crisis today: redefining God in our own image. Learn how to find the boldness to be a light as Dr. Lutzer explores the intellectual roots of our moral and spiritual darkness while …
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In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience a fullness in our life that was truly lasting and regenerative? Our guest, a licensed counselor will show you how Jesus’ own life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teach…
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Get your dialing fingers ready because this hour we open the phone lines so that you can ask any question you have about the Bible or Christianity. Questions like: Do you have to be baptized to be saved? Does the Bible contradict itself? Does God ever change His mind? Dial in early because the lines are filled with great questions for the entire ho…
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Can anything good be said about Communism? Get ready for a very insightful discussion as our guest offers a fearless critique of freedom's greatest ideological adversary, past and present. Communism is the most dangerous idea in world history, producing dire poverty, repression, and carnage wherever it has been tried. And no wonder—because communis…
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Does the work you do matter to you? Are you unsure what you want to do for a living? Are you in the right place but looking to advance? No matter where you are in your career, you were born to do the work you love. Join us to get clear on the work you were uniquely made to do and why; get qualified to do the work you were created for; get promoted …
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Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions day after day, constantly busy but not really making progress on what truly matters most to you? Like at the end of the day, you’ve checked all these boxes, done a million things, but not much of what really mattered to you got done? And all the typical productivity advice feels great fo…
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Do you love your job? If you're looking for a more satisfying career or experiencing an unwanted change, join us to hear how you can move forward by following a step-by-step process to a more satisfying career. This conversation is designed to help you see work differently and to pursue it like you never have before. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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This hour we offer encouragement and practical advice for Christians who are serious about living out their faith in their daily work lives. Learn simple, practical suggestions for bringing and sharing your faith at work. Get answers to questions like "How can I serve Jesus while I'm at work?" and "What does it look like to follow Jesus in my field…
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We are living in unprecedented times when Christian leaders are renouncing their faith and large numbers of believers are falling away. Is this the final apostasy prophesied by Jesus and Paul? And can we do anything to help those struggling with their faith? Today, our guest will confront the problem of "Christian deconstruction" with solid, faith-…
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On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we addressed the issue of suffering and what it really looks like to choose to trust God in the darkest of times. Our guest shared his personal story of struggle and the important lessons he learned about being fully transparent with God and why despite the momentary pain, suffering is an essential par…
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In the shadow of the pandemic more people than ever have shared their struggles with anxiety. On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we heard from a man who shared his own struggle with these issues to teach us what it looks like practically to lean hard on God to help and guide you through these daily struggles. It is hard for believers to…
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On this episode, the Farm Progress Show was held this week in Boone, Iowa, and we hear from show manager Don Tourte about what this year’s show offered. Also, the U.S.’s ag trade deficit continues to grow and we’ll delve into the “why.” And, the USDA’s Climate Smart Commodities Program continues to grow, and this week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
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This hour we take a look at a question Florida voters will have to answer on the issue of abortion and their state constitution. In the post-Roe era, states are having to decide for themselves on the issue of life. Then, we will discuss the coming Green Energy failure. Learn how to separate scientific facts from political fear-mongering as our gues…
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This hour we connect with one of our favorite apologists as we comb through the Scriptures to discover what the Bible says about women. Are they second-class citizens? An afterthought in God’s economy? What role did the women of the Bible play then that compares to the roles women have now? Put on your thinking cap as we dive into rich theology and…
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Join us this hour as we wing our way down-under to catch up with our favorite Scottish apologist. He’s been teaching on the Book of Acts so we will ask him about dietary restrictions. We will also tackle arrests for social media posts going on in the UK, the riots swirling around immigration in Europe, and the NHS and its take on “pregnant men”. Ge…
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We start today’s broadcast with an update on what is happening in Israel before turning our attention to Iran. Israel may be fighting a proxy war with Iran, but the Persians are open to the Gospel. Hear how God is moving in that ancient Kingdom and why so many are coming to faith in Christ. We round out the hour discussing the issue of euthanasia t…
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This hour we open the phone lines for questions on the most abusive of personality types. Narcissism causes wounds that are on the same level as physical or sexual abuse, but the damage is on the heart and the mind and is often undetected by others. Call with your questions on how to deal with a narcissist, how to protect your children and how to h…
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This hour we tackle a painful and sensitive subject in the Church. What makes a person have thoughts of taking their own life? Why is suicide such a hurtful choice for surviving loved ones? How can we better understand a person who struggles in this area and what can we do to help? Join us for a thoughtful and compassionate conversation See omnystu…
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Meet Barbara Ellen Leicht, a former classroom educator who listened to those inner whispers telling her it was time for a pivot. Despite initial self-doubt from straying from her expected path, Barbara persevered, cultivating a deeper understanding of her core strengths. Today, she wears multiple hats as a career coach empowering others to confiden…
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If the Psalms teach us anything, it's that God is eager to hear our sincere, heartfelt prayer. But what if we're angry, sad, weary, despondent, at wit's end, and don't even want to have anything to do with the Almighty? Ben Locke has been there, done that. Join us to hear how he has learned to deal with the issue of suffering – and find real peace …
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In the aftermath of the pandemic, even those who have never struggled with mental health have found themselves reeling, looking for answers they don't know how to find. For Christians, especially those who've despaired of help from a church that has too often stigmatized mental health challenges as a lack of faith, the way forward can be particular…
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On this episode we hear a recap of corn and soybean conditions from participants of the ProFarmer Midwest Crop tour. Also, with harvest approaching, is bin storage on the farm in your best interest? And, a cause for optimism for dairy farmers, and a U.S. Representative’s take on farm bill proceedings. We’ll also hear about some great mental health …
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From the tragedy of September 11th came an unexpected hero, one with 4 legs, and his owner. On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we heard from that owner, who is blind, how his guide dog led him to safety out of one of the twin towers on that terrible day. Since that time he and his guide dogs have been in the national spotlight and along…
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Could time behind bars be in God’s plan for preparing someone for ministry? On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week our guest answered with a definitive “Yes” as she shared the story of how God transformed a life changing mistake into a powerful ministry to those who are incarcerated, teaching her along the way how to deeply depend on His po…
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Join us as we open the phone lines to answer any questions you have on the topic of spiritual warfare. Too often we let the world teach us theology and this is one of those areas where Hollywood outpaces the pulpit. Find out what the Bible says about that war being waged all around us – the war we can’t see but is powerfully active all the time. Ca…
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