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In the Market with Janet Parshall
January 20, 2026
Hour 1: The Story of Abortion in America
The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion-on-demand sparked nationwide tensions that continue to this day. In the decades since that ruling, abortion opponents and proponents have descended on the Capitol each year for marches and protests. But this story didn’t begin with the Supreme Court in the 1970s; arguments about abortion have been a part of American history since the 17th century. So how did we get here? Join us this hour as we discuss the long cultural history of this pressing issue from 1652 to today, focusing on the street-level activities of those drawn into the battles willingly or unwillingly.
Hour 2: Set Free
Chances are that every human being has suffered trauma at some level. How an individual reacts to the traumatic event will determine its duration. For those who have had bad things happen and are years later, still struggling and suffering from the chronic reaction to that trauma, this hour of conversation is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE
Leah Savas
Leah Savas reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news. She is a graduate of Hillsdale College and the World Journalism Institute.
Otis Ledbetter
J. Otis Ledbetter is an author, conference speaker, and the Lead Pastor at Sonrise Church. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University’s Theological Seminary. He has written numerous articles for magazines and specializes in Heritage Builders workshops nationally and internationally, which teach parents and grandparents the spiritual, emotional, and social components of the heritage they are passing to the next generation. His books include Your Heritage, Family Fragrance, Family Traditions, Extending Your Heritage, Spiritual Milestones for Your Children, and The Greatest Gift, a compilation with other authors and his latest 2019 release, Soul Hunger: Satisfy Your Heart’s Deepest Longing. He has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts. His book Your Heritage was distributed as a premium offer on Billy Graham’s Hour of Decision.
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Janet Parshall
Janet Parshall has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over three 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.
