A MINISTRY MAGAZINE OF FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.
Montgomery WLBF, Andalusia WSTF and Dothan WDYF
Volume 39 . Issue 3
AUGUST-OCTOBER 2022
THE POWER OF
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Media is a powerful force in our society. Every day, filth is pumped over the air waves and cable lines into the minds of consumers. Amid the darkness of this negative content, Christian radio and video shines as a beacon of hope and encouragement. Faith Radio is honored to leverage the power of media and use it in a Gospel-saturated, Christ-honoring way. We do this through our radio ministry, our social media profiles, our YouTube channel, our website, and our blogs and ministry magazine. We encourage you to take advantage of all the ways you can connect with us! Follow us and share our posts on social media, subscribe to our magazine and emails, download our app, listen to our radio programs, and visit us on our website. Let our Jesus-centered content encourage and strengthen you. 2
favorites
Here are some featured songs played on Faith Radio throughout our local music-oriented programs:
Josh Baldwin
There is Freedom Jeremy Camp
Getting Started Casting Crowns
Healer
Katy Nichole
In Jesus Name (God of Possible) Maverick City Music
Jireh
Matthew West
Me On Your Mind Chris Tomlin
Always
We Are Messengers
Come What May Phil Wickham
Hymn of Heaven CeCe Winans
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Voices of Faith Radio living in a post-truth world… If you “ We’re watch television, if you read magazines, if
you read the newspaper, you realize truth is little by little just disappearing from our culture. It’s essential that Christians are ‘stewards of the truth’ and ‘stand up’ for the Bible.
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- David Jeremiah
gospel is only good news if it gets “ The there on time. I think if we don’t deliver this
message, it’s negligence of the highest order. It would be like if you were walking down the street and a house was on fire and you heard screams coming from inside and you just kept walking. How irresponsible is that? At the very least, call 911 but better yet, you might run in and try to save the people.
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- Greg Laurie
an encouragement to realize that God “ What has reserved you and me for a special task in His great work. In His hands we’re not only useful, but priceless.
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- Joni Eareckson Tada
did not come to live as an example of “ Jesus how to die as a martyr, but as a substitute, taking the place that we deserve in order that we might enjoy what we don’t deserve. This is good news. Let us tell all our friends!
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- Alistair Begg
has changed how people “ Technology communicate, how people relate, the speed
at which this takes place. To ignore that, in the name of preaching the Word, is to forget that we’re to preach the Word to people.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mark Williams............. President Glenn Cook........ Vice-President Laurie Peterson.......... Secretary John Lucas................. Treasurer John Albritton, Jr..........Director Shan Stallings...............Director Mike Murphy..................Director Deanne Jones...............Director FAITH RADIO STAFF: Russell Dean General Manager Bob Crittenden Director of Special Projects Billy Irvin Director of Ministry Relations Wiely Boswell Chief Engineer Jeremy Smith Operations Manager Kim Sauce Ministry Relations Assistant Kelly Treadwell Editor, Host of “FaithSongs” Kim Hendrix Host of “Shine” CONTACT US: Main Office Numbers (334) 271-8900 or (800) 239-8900 Fax Number (334) 260-8962 Comment Line (334) 271-8988 Mailing Address P.O. Box 210789 Montgomery, AL 36121 Website www.faithradio.org E-mail Address mail@faithradio.org
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listener testimony
The Gilbreath Family Ashley Gilbreath is a well-known, talented interior designer in the South. She and her husband, Barrett, were even featured on HGTV. They have been supporters and listeners of Faith Radio for many years. In 2009, Ashley and Barrett were expecting twin daughters, when at 30 weeks, they experienced horrific loss. They followed the Lord through the valley of death’s shadow and into a new dawn. Ashley recently shared, “Faith Radio makes an eternal impact on a daily basis. You were at the start of my grief journey 13 years ago. You met me alone in my car in moments of tears, sadness and confusion, and not once did I leave unfulfilled. Thank you for showing up when I didn’t know what I was looking for. I just knew I needed God, and y’all were there!” Our ministry is here to walk alongside families during their most joyful seasons and on their hardest days. Jesus waits patiently to meet with you, and Faith Radio is here to provide those divine appointments with the Father. Barrett and Ashley now have three children at home, and joyfully teach them of God’s amazing plans, His goodness, and never-ending love. FAITH RADIO’S MINISTRY MAGAZINE
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Praying for pastors has always been a privilege and priority for Faith Radio. We had a wonderful group of pastors from the River Region area gather to pray at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery.
We were honored to share a message for the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Good Friday Prayer Breakfast. Pictured here with Billy Irvin is the YMCA Director of Spiritual Emphasis, Leonard Speed.
We are always thankful when we’re invited to share about our ministry with local groups. Billy Irvin had the opportunity to share at a lunch and learn for Aglow Montgomery and was blessed by their response of the work being done by Faith Radio. Pictured with Billy is Dianne Ladson, Rebecca Strange, and Kim Brandhuber. 6
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God is at work in Troy, Alabama, and we were invited to lead a prayer session prior to a community event that encourages and shares Christ’s love with children. We are thankful for Henry Reynolds inviting us to be part of a great day for Pike County.
We always enjoy giving a ministry update when a church calls and asks. Dothan Community Church regularly has Faith Radio share as part of their missions month. Debby Irby and Pastor Charles Lewis are pictured with Billy Irvin.
We are excited about our FCC approved coverage expansion in Dothan and the Wiregrass areas, but we need your help to purchase new broadcast equipment! Please let us know if you can help us with a special gift to help with this important project. FAITH RADIO’S MINISTRY MAGAZINE
The National Day of Prayer is a tremendous day for the ministry of Faith Radio. This year we had many pastors praying over the airwaves as our staff attended many events around the community. Pictured here is Pastor Robert Wagstaff, who prayed on the Faith Radio airwaves, as well as lead a prayer in Montgomery. 7
THE POWER OF
CHRISTIAN MEDIA Faith Radio reaches out on multiple platforms by Bob Crittenden, Director of Special Projects
At Faith Radio, we regularly talk about the use of technology, and how Christians can engage with technology to enhance their spiritual growth. Faith Radio continues to be a “go-to” medium, with Pew Research stating: “In 2020, 83% of Americans ages 12 or older listened to terrestrial radio in a given week . . . according to Nielsen Media Research data published by the Radio Advertising Bureau.” In the Christian space, a new study from Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research states that “91% of evangelical radio listeners use Christian radio.” The numbers for Christian television are substantial as well: “76% of evangelicals watch some Christian television content.” This survey evaluated seven types of media: TV, streaming video, web, broadcast radio, podcasts, books, and magazines. Christian radio has an impressive showing as a preferred medium for Christian content. The survey relates:
Of these seven media types, three show evangelicals relying on Christian content for at least half of what they consume: broadcast radio (60%), podcasts (57%), and books (58%). There have been predictions of a decline in the impact of radio, but it appears that radio continues to be a strong force for Christian listeners.
In order to maximize our ministry reach, Faith Radio operates across all seven types of media! That includes: Broadcast radio. We have our 8 U.S. terrestrial signals, plus we broadcast on a channel in Haiti. Web. We are on the Internet through our website at FaithRadio.org and our app. Podcasting. Content from The Meeting House and Morning Praise can be found on our website and app, plus a number of leading podcast sites, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. TV and streaming video. We have video available through the Faith Radio YouTube channel and a daily television presence on WFRZ, Frazer Christian Television. Reading. We also offer content you can read. Our Ministry Magazine is released four times per year. Blog content is posted online. Our devotional/journal book, Live by Faith, includes devotionals from Faith Radio programmers. Plus, we have a connection with the book publishing industry - you can routinely find out about programmers’ books and books offered by interview guest authors.
At Faith Radio, our desire is to be a complement to the work of the local church, playing a role in providing content that can help believers grow and be encouraged. All in all, God’s people have accessibility to the Word of God, and we can be edified and strengthened as we grow deeper in Him.
83%
OF AMERICANS LISTEN TO RADIO
Of seven media types, three show evangelicals relying on Christian content for at least half of what they consume:
60%
BROADCAST RADIO
57%
PODCASTS
58% BOOKS
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LISTEN AND SHARE
We continue to invest in media and technology that provides you with more knowledge of our broadcasts. Knowing how to use some of these technology tools can help you minister to others by sharing something special you learn on Faith Radio. Here are some frequently asked questions about our technology and broadcasts. How do I listen to Faith Radio on my smart phone? We have a free app you can download, which will allow you to easily stream our broadcast on your smart phones and tablets. How can I go back and listen to/share a program? If using our app, it’s very easy to press the schedule button, scroll down to the program/time, and once you press that program, it will take you to the most recent program that was aired by that ministry, which will allow you to easily listen. You can then share the program with someone via text or email by pressing the buttons you normally press to share. How do I reply or download an interview I hear on The Meeting House with Bob Crittenden? From our website, under the option “Programming,” select “Media Center,” and you will have a list of our most recent interviews. From our app, select the button “Media,” and you will have a list of our interviews.
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How do I look up a song I heard on Faith Radio? From our website, under the option “Programming,” select “Recently Played Music.” A click on this option displays the last few hundred song titles/artists we played and the time it was played. Is it easy for me to see the top new songs on Faith Radio? Yes! From our website, under the option “Programming”, select “Meeting House Top 10” and you will see the Top 10 new songs for the week! How do we follow your social media pages and podcasts? We have 10 various social media pages and links to 6 ways to subscribe to our podcasts. From our website, under the option “Programming,” select “Social Media” and you will see the list of all of our social media links and links to subscribe to our podcasts. How do I watch your Faith Radio videos and interviews? On our app, choose the option “Media,” then select “Video.” From our website, under the option “Programming,” select “Social Media” then select the YouTube link. FAITH RADIO’S MINISTRY MAGAZINE
OCTOBER IS PASTOR AND STAFF APPRECIATION MONTH! While we should pray and care for our pastors year-round, October has been set aside as a special month to focus on expressing appreciation for pastors and staff. Faith Radio has some ideas to help honor your pastor and staff during the month of October! end a postcard to your pastor or church leader S that says “You Are Appreciated!” by filling out the form at faithradio.org. ive a monetary gift in honor of your pastor G or staff member by calling (800) 239-8900 or visiting our website at faithradio.org. Explore creative ideas to honor your pastor or staff member at faithradio.org.
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CREATING COMPELLING CONTENT Faith Radio & The Meeting House Return to NRB by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House The Meeting House is devoted to providing content that presents a Christian worldview perspective to the issues we face - individually and culturally. Conversations from the program are distributed in a variety of ways - including through the Faith Radio website and app, as well as a variety of podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video material is available through the Faith Radio YouTube channel. The National Religious Broadcasters Convention gives members of the Faith Radio team the ability to track trends, explore issues, and build relationships. From our booth in the Exhibit Hall, a variety of guests provide insight into applying God’s truth to what we encounter in our lives. A number of Faith Radio programmers stopped by the booth for conversations, including: Dave & Ann Wilson, co-hosts of FamilyLife Today, discussed their long-standing relationship with FamilyLife and how they view their role as hosts of the radio program; Jim Garlow of The Garlow Perspective and co-founder of Well Versed, a ministry that equips Christians to engage on important cultural issues, discussed globalism and its negative implications for Christians; and Rick DeYoung of Prophecy Today discussed his father’s legacy and the future of the ministry since he and his brother, 12
Jimmy DeYoung, Jr., have taken the reins of the programs heard on Faith Radio. We were also privileged to speak with other interesting figures about their ministries. Kelvin Cochran, who lost his job as the Fire Chief of Atlanta after writing a book on Biblical manhood and sexuality, is now working with Alliance Defending Freedom and discussed with us what he learned through his ordeal. John Cooper, lead singer of the band, Skillet, discussed the necessity of adhering to the truth of Scripture and shared his observations regarding cultural trends that represent a departure from the teachings of Scripture. Laura Beth Perry of First Stone Ministries, who is female but lived as a man for a decade, shared her redemption story and discussed the perversion of God’s principles regarding sexuality. We always enjoy connecting with people who have strong messages for our listeners. This is just a part of our mission to generate and distribute Biblicallycentered content that exalts Christ. FAITH RADIO’S MINISTRY MAGAZINE
gifts in memory and in honor of... A memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor someone at the time of death by recognizing that person’s Christian faith and testimony. Similarly, an honorarium is a tangible way of honoring a living person’s testimony. We are thankful for individuals listed below who choose to honor friends and loved ones through a gift that extends the message of Christ through Faith Radio’s ministry.
Gifts made as of June 17, 2022.
IN MEMORY
Jimmy Azar Jane & Bill Harper, Eclectic Glenda Baker Byron & Linda Golden, Wetumpka Rev. Bill A. Baker Jerry & Sybil Jordan, Charlotte, NC Richard Balcom Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Tim Bass George & Barbara Bass, Prattville Marcia Jackson Belcher Stuart & Susan Patton, Montgomery Ann Blanchard Sandra Culp, Tallassee Rachel Burley Wes & Elizabeth Cook, Shorter Vaughn Burroughs Inez Hall, Opp Mabel S. Bush John & Jeanette Bush, Taylor NC Vasser Caver Jerry & Sybil Jordan, Charlotte, NC Sara Christenberry Barbara Christenberry, Montgomery Doyle & Lisa Powell, Montgomery James Cockrell Frank & Stacey Stakely, Montgomery Ann Weed Cushing Harrell Cushing, Pike Road
Don M. Dobbs Jean R. Cobb & The Dobbs Family, Prattville Jimmy Dozier Mr. & Mrs. Paul Johnson, Montgomery Betty Dubose Doyle & Lisa Powell, Montgomery Dustin, Mom, Tom, Cats Laura Gotch, Spring Lake Park, MN Pete Edwards Betty Edwards, Selma John Edward Emfinger Janet Leigh Little, Eclectic Doris Epler Gene & Charlotte Brown, Montgomery Jerry Epperson Doyle & Lisa Powell, Montgomery Randall & Randy Estes Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. George W. Fendley, Jr. John & Susie Fendley, Montgomery Syble Fitzgerald Carol Oswalt, Montgomery Charlie & Gertha Frazier Anne Alexander, Tuskegee Charles Freeman Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery James Gardner Gail & Phillip Jones, Andalusia Douglas E. Gibson Annie C. Gibson, Union Springs
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Doris & Leon Graham Judith Graham Coe, Dothan Wanda Greene Natha Hubbard, Montgomery Barbie Griggs The Ralph Riley Family, Andalusia Mary Pearl Hall Natha Hubbard, Montgomery Jenny & Jimmy Halstead Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Sue Hamilton Betty Edwards, Selma Wesley Hanks Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Billie Harper Ronald & Maudis Jowers, Prattville Oakleigh Hayes Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Gene Koster Henderson Michael & Betsy Prince, Montgomery Gus Eugine Howerton Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Caro Louise Savage Jehle Charles Savage, Montgomery Mavis Jones Clayton Spencer, Billingsley Bill Joseph Paul & Katherine Johnson, Montgomery Mary Bruce Killingsworth Gary & Becky Mullins, Wetumpka Dr. Woody Lamar Gene & Charlotte Brown, Montgomery Huey & Evelyn Lambert Alva Lambert, Millbrook Alma Lowery Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Marjorie Fay Luttrell Gail & Phillip Jones, Andalusia Janet Gayle Mann Renee & Mike Sanford, Wetumpka 13
gifts in memory and in honor of... Claude Moody III Wes & Elizabeth Cook, Shorter Liberty Moreno Theresa Moreno, Montgomery Parker Gray Mount Lee & Carrie Meriwether, Mathews Emma Grace Nelson Jim & Beth Edwards and Mallory & Luke Nelson, Tyler Viola Jean Ozee Barbara Drennen, Montgomery Lynne Parker Dr. & Mrs. Ricki D. Dobbs, Montgomery Baby Will Parish James & Deborah Whitehead, Montgomery Rush & Shan Stallings, Montgomery John & Jeanette Bush, Taylor SC Frank & Nona Parsons The Parsons, Montgomery Cooper Daniel Rainey Great Granny Rhett Riley Ricky & Amanda Harrelson, Andalusia Margaret Tompkins Rogers Leslie Turner, Plano, TX Kim Sauce, Montgomery
THANK YOU STATE and FEDERAL Employees for designating Faith Broadcasting, Inc. as one of your charities. STATE COMBINED CAMPAIGN South Central #106821 Wiregrass #128005 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN Federal CFC #68469 14
Rev. Danny W. Rogers, Sr. Joy Rogers, Elmore Clovette G. Rowell Bill & Susan Summerlin, Wetumpka Luvenia Sanders Harold & Barbara Currie, Clayton Ray Scott Doyle & Lisa Powell, Montgomery Floyd Simpson Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Rev. Hubert J. Spann Larry & Ellen Spann, Opp Frank Stewart, Jr. Frank “Tank” Stewart III, Montgomery Marcus Strickland Kevin & Lana Spivey, Clayton James Edward Teel Barbara Christenberry, Montgomery Charles J. Thompson Larry & Ellen Spann, Opp Lou Ellen Thompson Larry & Ellen Spann, Opp Sarah Gilreath Thompson Wes & Elizabeth Cook, Shorter Employees at Wes Cook’s Tire & Auto, Montgomery Lee & Carrie Meriwether, Mathews Mr. Electric Prayers, Huntsville Pat Cook, Shorter Donna Frazer, Birmingham Lisa Davis, Birmingham Nita Ward, Montgomery Norman E. Parks, Cecil Fred Tyson Jeff & Alva Barksdale, Pike Road Bill & Juanita Walker Diane Walker, Millbrook Jerry Weeks Charles & Patsy Matthews, Elba Mary Ann Wells Dr. & Mrs. Ricki D. Dobbs, Montgomery Nancy White Dr. & Mrs. Joe D. McClinton, Union Springs
Rush & Shan Stallings, Montgomery Doyle & Lisa Powell, Montgomery Marshall Wilson Mick & Rhonda Williams, Titus Patsy Wilson Ann S. Howard, Prattville Vance Wyatt Jerry & Sybil Jordan, Charlotte, NC
IN HONOR
Dr. Deloris Alexander Anne Alexander, Tuskegee Ava Claire Jackson, Adler Barksdale, Janie Jackson & Austen Barksdale -Our Four Granddaughters Mimi & Poppy, Montgomery Gilbert “Wheel” Barrow & Barbara Barrow Innis & Mitzi McIntyre, Montgomery Billingsley School Clayton Spencer, Billingsley Charlie & Tammy Brackin Geraldine Cole, Deatsville Charlotte Brown Gene Brown, Montgomery Payton Casey Bill & Diane McCrary, Montgomery Rev. Ed Cleveland Bill & Diane McCrary, Montgomery Cliff Cobb Burkeville Memorial UMC, Montgomery Jack Craddock Jr. Sharon Hopkins, Sylacauga Lloyd Frank & Linda Emfinger Janet Little, Eclectic Faith Radio Golf Tournament Sharon Hopkins, Sylacauga Faith Radio Staff Inez Hall, Opp Alan & Brenda Farmer Geraldine Cole, Deatsville
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Hettie Harrington Barbara & Robert Harrington, Montgomery Jeff Holland Bill & Diane McCrary, Montgomery Homewood High School Golf Team – 2022 Seniors Sharon Hopkins, Sylacauga Rev. Leonard & Carlyn Howell – Same Birthdays! Carlyn Howell, Prattville Dr. Dale & Lanelle Huff Ron & Catherine Moore, Montgomery Billy Irvin Carlyn Howell, Prattville Billy Irvin and His Family Sharon Goodwin, Abbeville JoAnna Alexander Maloy Anne Alexander, Tuskegee Gary Medlock Jennie B. Goodman, Bonifay, FL Amy R. Moore Pagee & Magee Howell, Prattville Michelle H. Norsworthy Cindy Hinton, Glenwood Pops We love you! Jack, Slade & Alissa Anne Renfroe Pat & Jean Russell, Montgomery Jenny Renner Bill & Diane McCrary, Montgomery Kim Sauce Ramona Henson, Montgomery Ukrainian Missionaries Jennie Goodman, Bonifay, FL John & Ginger Virden Innes & Mitzi McIntyre, Montgomery
MAKE AN ETERNAL INVESTMENT by Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations At Faith Radio, our ministry is broadcasting God’s truth and love all day every day in order to help our listeners navigate through cultural issues with a Christian worldview. A note from a listener named Joe recently caught my eye, and I wanted to share a piece of it. He said, “It was through the giving of others that it was made possible for me to hear Biblical teaching on Faith Radio, and I want to make an eternal investment by giving to this ministry so that others may be blessed and impacted the way I have been.” Wow, what a testimony! This leads me to personally invite you. We want to invite you to join friends like Joe to make the same eternal investment in others lives by partnering with Faith Radio. Your financial gifts to this ministry will play a vital role in telling people about the certain hope of Christ and His power to transform lives. There is no greater work that we can do together than share the love of Jesus with our community and around the world.
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