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In the Market with Janet Parshall
April 28, 2025
Hour 1: Warfare and the Word
The Department of Defense is clearing out the remains of DEI, which includes a review of close combat training standards. Elaine Donnelly will explain why this move is long overdue. Then, what if Mother Teresa or Billy Graham lived and worked and nobody knew their names? What if one of the church's most influential missionaries went almost unnoticed? Meet Katharine (Katy) Barnwell. Within Bible translation, she's a legend. Outside of Bible translation, few have heard of her. Few others can even hold a candle to what God has done through Katy's life and work. Join us to learn about her inspirational life and why she is known as the mother of modern Bible translation.
Hour 2: When Faith and Technology Intersect
What happens when an AI discusses faith, consciousness, and the human soul? Journey into the uncanny valley as podcast host and author, Drew Dickens, discusses his interview with Maya, Sesame's conversational AI. Drew will explore the boundaries between artificial and human spirituality. Join us to learn how to think biblically and critically.
IN THIS EPISODE
Elaine Donnelly
Elaine Donnelly is founder and president of the Center for Military Readiness, an independent, nonpartisan public policy organization that reports on and analyzes military/social issues. Since its founding in 1993, CMR has advocated for high, uncompromised standards in all forms of military training and sound priorities in the making of military/social policies. Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger appointed Mrs. Donnelly to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) for a three-year term. (1984–1986). In 1992, President George H. W. Bush appointed her to the Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces.
Jordan Monson
Jordan is the Professor of Missions and Old Testament at Huntington University and the Director of the Center for Faith Integration and Vocation at Huntington University. Jordan is also an investigative writer at Christianity Today, regularly contributing some of their longest and most successful cover stories and print features.
Drew Dickens
Dr. Drew Dickens is a visionary leader and scholar who has significantly contributed to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. He holds a doctorate in liberal studies and theological anthropology from Southern Methodist University, where his groundbreaking dissertation explored the impact of generative AI on spiritual direction, positioning him as a thought leader in this emerging field.
As the founder of the Encountering Peace: Meditation app and EncounterPodcast, Drew has created a thriving community of over three hundred thousand daily subscribers seeking to deepen their spiritual lives and encounter God amid the chaos of life. Previously, he served as the director of content for the Abide meditation app and established Need Him Global, a ministry that leverages cutting-edge media to engage people from diverse backgrounds in meaningful conversations about faith.
With a master’s from Dallas Theological Seminary and Baylor University, Drew brings a depth of theological knowledge and academic rigor to his innovative approaches to spirituality and faith-based engagement. His unique perspective and expertise have made him a sought-after speaker, consultant, and collaborator in the fields of ministry, technology, and personal growth. Through his multifaceted work, Drew continues to push the boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of faith and technology, inspiring others to embrace new ways of connecting with the Divine and cultivating a more profound sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.
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Janet Parshall
Janet Parshall has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over thee decades. Her passion is to "equip the saints" through intelligent conversation based on biblical truth. When she is not behind her microphone, Janet is speaking across the country on issues impacting Christians. She has authored several books. Parshall and her husband, Craig, live in Virginia and have four children and six grandchildren.
