Janet Parshall
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Janet Parshall is the host of the conservative, Christianity
-based radio talk show
In the Market with Janet Parshall, which is broadcast on the Moody Radio network. That program is the replacement for her previous radio show, Janet Parshall's America for the Salem Radio Network
; that program was cancelled on January 29, 2010, leading to her move to Moody Radio. Parshall also hosts a daily television talk show
for FamilyNet
television. She was also host of the 2004 documentary
George W. Bush: Faith in the White House.
Parshall has written several books, including Traveling a Pilgrim's Path: Preparing Your Child to Navigate the Journey of Faith. In 2005, President Bush appointed Parshall to serve as a public delegate of the United States
at the 49th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
.
Parshall hosted the TV documentary series Speechless: Silencing the Christians
, which aired on the Inspiration Network and other religious stations in 2008.
Ms. Parshall does not, however, always agree with her guests and on occasion does invite back-and-forth debate. Most recently she devoted an hour of her program to a discussion with Barry W. Lynn
of Americans United for Separation of Church and State
in which there was much discussion and debate but little agreement.
Born in 1950, Parshall is a graduate of Carroll College
. She serves on the board of directors
and executive committee of the National Religious Broadcasters
.
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
-based radio talk show
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
In the Market with Janet Parshall, which is broadcast on the Moody Radio network. That program is the replacement for her previous radio show, Janet Parshall's America for the Salem Radio Network
Salem Radio Network
Salem Radio Network is a United States-based radio network that specializes in syndicated Christian talk, music, and secular news/talk programming...
; that program was cancelled on January 29, 2010, leading to her move to Moody Radio. Parshall also hosts a daily television talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
for FamilyNet
FamilyNet
FamilyNet is a broadcast television network owned by ComStar Media Fund and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The network was founded in 1979 as the National Christian Network, and took the name FamilyNet in 1988 under the ownership of Jerry Falwell. The channel was acquired by InTouch Ministries in...
television. She was also host of the 2004 documentary
Documentary
A documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
George W. Bush: Faith in the White House.
Parshall has written several books, including Traveling a Pilgrim's Path: Preparing Your Child to Navigate the Journey of Faith. In 2005, President Bush appointed Parshall to serve as a public delegate of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at the 49th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission on the Status of Women is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council , one of the main UN organs within the United Nations.Every year, representatives of Member States gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York to evaluate progress on gender...
.
Parshall hosted the TV documentary series Speechless: Silencing the Christians
Speechless: Silencing the Christians
Speechless: Silencing the Christians is a 2008 documentary series produced by the American Family Association and hosted by commentator Janet Parshall; the 13-episode series was first televised by The Inspiration Network...
, which aired on the Inspiration Network and other religious stations in 2008.
Ms. Parshall does not, however, always agree with her guests and on occasion does invite back-and-forth debate. Most recently she devoted an hour of her program to a discussion with Barry W. Lynn
Barry W. Lynn
Barry W. Lynn, Esq. has been the Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State since 1992. He is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, and a prominent leader of the American religious left...
of Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is a group that advocates separation of church and state, a legal doctrine interpreted by AU as being enshrined in the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.-Mission:The guiding principle of Americans...
in which there was much discussion and debate but little agreement.
Born in 1950, Parshall is a graduate of Carroll College
Carroll College (Wisconsin)
Carroll University is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian church located in Waukesha in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Carroll opened in 1846, two years before Wisconsin became a state...
. She serves on the board of directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
and executive committee of the National Religious Broadcasters
National Religious Broadcasters
National Religious Broadcasters is an American organization that represents Christian religious broadcasters on American television and radio, including several high-profile televangelists and Christian radio show hosts. It claims a membership of more than 1700 organizations...
.
Writings
- Parshall, Janet and Sarah Parshall Perry. When the Fairy Dust Settles: A Mother and Her Daughter Discuss What Really Matters. New York: Warner Faith, 2004. ISBN 9780446693172
- Parshall, Craig and Janet Parshall. Traveling a Pilgrim's Path: Preparing Your Child to Navigate the Journey of Faith. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2003. ISBN 9781589970489
- Parshall, Janet, and Craig Parshall. Tough Faith. Eugene, Or: Harvest House Publishers, 1999. ISBN 9781565079977
External links
- In The Market With Janet Parshall, Moody Radio