Volume 33 • Issue 1 January - March 2016 A MINISTRY MAGAZINE OF FAITH BROADCASTING, INC. Montgomery WLBF, Andalusia WSTF and Dothan WDYF Thank You for Your Lasting Gifts (page 2) We’re in the Hospital! (page 4) Faith Radio is Unique (page 5) Faith Radio is Growing (page 10-11) Lauren Daigle (Artist Spotlight) (page 12) More Than a Radio Station (pages 8-9) “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” Romans 1:8
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Volume 33 • Issue 1 January - March 2016
A MINISTRY MAGAZINE OF FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.Montgomery WLBF, Andalusia WSTF and Dothan WDYF
Thank You forYour LastingGifts (page 2)
We’re in theHospital!(page 4)
Faith Radio is Unique(page 5)
Faith Radio is Growing(page 10-11)
Lauren Daigle(Artist Spotlight)
(page 12)
More Than aRadio Station(pages 8-9)
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith
is spoken of throughout the whole world.” Romans 1:8
Pioneer missionary C.T. Studd said, "Only one life, 'twill soon bepast; only what's done forChrist will last." When yougive to Faith Radio, you aremaking a gift with an eternalimpact. Your generous giftsenable us to minister topeople by broadcastingunique and diverse programming that proclaimsthe Gospel and shares thelove of Christ throughoutour listening area.
for your lasting gifts! Faith Radio’s Ministry Magazine - Jan-Mar 2016 “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all...” Romans 1:8 3
Your letters, e-mail messages and phone calls are encouraged and invited. Your opinions, comments, concerns, prayer requests and suggestions provide us with helpful input from our most important listener - YOU!
A 501(C)(3) ministry.Contributions from listeners at tax deductible.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Mark Williams..........PresidentGlenn Cook.....Vice-PresidentShan Stallings ...........SecretaryJohn Lucas...............TreasurerJohn Albritton, Jr......DirectorMike Murphy.............DirectorDeanne Jones ............DirectorFAITH RADIO STAFF:Russell Dean
General ManagerBob Crittenden
Director of Special ProjectsBilly Irvin
Director of Ministry RelationsWiely Boswell
Chief EngineerRamona Henson
Graphic Design CoordinatorJeremy Smith
Operations ManagerKim Sauce
Office ManagerBeth Garland
BookkeeperKelly Treadwell
Editor, host of “FaithSongs”Ken Senes
hostof “Praise through theNight”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 AddressP.O. Box 210789Montgomery, AL 36121
“We are totally unable to experience joy as long as we'reenslaved to sin.” - Chuck Swindoll, Insight for Living, heardweekdays at 9:00am
“One often sees a call only in retrospect. This too isGod's design. God often reinforces our faith after wetrust Him, not before.” - Ravi Zacharias, Just Thinking,heard weekdays at 12:25pm
“God will never desert you. Press on, hold on, and don'tlose heart.” - Kay Arthur, Precepts for Life, heard weekdaysat 12:40pm
“It doesn’t matter how weak we are, in God's hands, our weakness gives space for His strength.” - Charles Stanley, In Touch, heard weekdays at 8:00am
“You are indwelled by the Spirit of the living God.Decide now what you will say when you hear the voiceof the evil one.”- Max Lucado, Upwords, heard weekdaysat 2:26pm
Contributions from listeners are tax deductible.
Your gifts are making aneternalIMPACT!
Here are some featured albums and songs played
on Faith Radio throughout our local music-oriented programs:
Bethel MusicWE WILL NOT BE SHAKEN
No Longer Slaves
Steven Curtis ChapmanWORSHIP AND BELIEVEAmen
Hannah KerrI STAND HERE
I Stand Here
Hillsong WorshipOPEN HEAVEN/RIVER WILDOne Thing
Michael O’BrienPSALMS HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Sidewalk ProphetsSOMETHING DIFFERENTProdigal
Nicol SponbergAWAKE MY SOUL
The Solid Rock
Karyn WilliamsLETTING GO OF PERFECTYou Are My Rest
8features...our
“I’ve experienced healing in my life since listening to FaithRadio.” - Dothan, AL
“Wow! Through the years how you’ve blessed my wifeand me and helped us grow spiritually.” - Troy, AL
“Thank you for what you do as instruments of the Lord. The station is a light to the world and a comfort!”- Prattville, AL
“Your station has been a real blessing to me and myfamily.” - Millbrook, AL
“For many years, Faith Radio has blessed me and continues to do so each day.” - Montgomery, AL
“I have Bible teachers every day for all these years.Thank you and those that support your ministry.” - Andalusia, AL
Thank You
There it was in my inbox. A listener wanted FaithRadio to partner with his
school on a special project. Myheart fluttered. I had to say wewould have to pass on thisopportunity. I had to tell him weare not like most Christian radiostations. We are unique.
Our funding is unique. MostChristian stations have a salesstaff. They sell “underwriting”(commercials) to businesses.There is nothing wrong with thismethod. However, in the gene-sis of Faith Radio, men andwomen believed that God wouldsupply our needs through theprayerful financial support of ourlisteners. This philosophy hasworked well since 1984. Manychurches support us, but we are not a separate ministry ofany one church. Many small businesses give to this ministry,but we do not have a specificcompany that pays all of our expenses. That would be a
big partner. Our daily expensesexceed $2,200. Our programming is unique.
We do not charge our preachersand teachers to be on FaithRadio. Some contribute becausewe allow them to be on the air;some do not give at all. However,we continue to offer the bestradio teaching available.Our ministry is unique. Most
of our music program hosts areFaith Radio people. These menand women have a call on theirlives to serve here. Faith Radioseeks the opportunity to servechurches and other ministries bypartnering with them to helptheir events be successful. We donot charge for that partnership.
Faith Radio is not like otherradio stations. Then, again, ourboard of directors never intendedus to be. We are unique.
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UNIQUEby Russell Dean,General Manager
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Faith Radio welcomes Kelly Treadwellas the new host of FaithSongs, heardweekdays from 10am to noon. Kellyalso writes for and edits our monthlynewsletter and Ministry Magazine. Anative of Montgomery, Kelly is a 1996graduate of Auburn University andholds an MBA from Samford University.She and her husband, Tommy, havebeen married for twenty years and arethe proud parents of three sons. Thefamily are active members of FirstBaptist Church in Montgomery, whereKelly and Tommy teach junior highSunday School, are involved in marriageand family ministry, and serve in a variety of other ways.
welcome Kelly!
We’re in the HospitalFaith Radio received a prayer request a fewmonths ago from a listener asking us to pray forher sickness. She said, “I have missed listeningto Faith Radio. I’ve been in the hospital for a fewweeks.” When Billy Irvin shared that prayerrequest with the CEO of Baptist Health, RussTyner, he said, “We can take care of that!” As aresult of that prayer request, Faith Radio can nowbe heard on Baptist Health’s TV Channel 104 atBaptist South and Baptist East in Montgomeryand Baptist Hospital in Prattville. Russ shared,“We have already heard great feedback frompatients who have tuned in.” Faith Radio isthankful for this new territory of ministry andhumbled to be a part of ministering to people allday and night at a time and place where theyneed extra strength and hope.
Remember... ministry is taking place on Channel 104.
faces... Christmas Crosses for Our Listeners
We Honor Our Veterans Blood Drive
Veteran’s Day ParadeFaith Radio always enjoys the
opportunity to “Honor Our Veterans.”Billy Irvin gives a great THANK YOU
during the parade in downtownMontgomery to those who have
served in our military.
We are thankful for the many listeners whoresponded to our wheelchair drive! Thesemobility devices will be refurbished by Joniand Friend’s “Wheels for the World” and sent with a missions team to share Christaround the world! Beth Ames, Ashley Ames,Betsy Prince, and Billy Irvin receive wheelchairs, walkers, and canes during ourcollection drive at the Faith Radio studios.
We partnered with our friends at BaptistHospice in the annual “We Honor
Veterans Blood Drive.” Chaplain JamesGreen, Bob Crittenden, Mona McDermott,
and Billy Irvin are ready to greet donors.
Hundreds of people are blessed each year with our Christmas Crosses. We are thankfulfor Clay (shown below left) and Carrie Phillips who lead this effort and donate the crossesto our ministry and for the volunteers of all ages who helped in the construction effort.
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Many Come to Christ ThroughFCA EventsBilly Irvin interviewed Mary Conley Teel andother students that shared their faith at FCA’s
“Fields of Faith” fromMontgomery’sCramton Bowl, wherewe saw dozens ofstudents make decisions for Christ.
Pictured above is BoardChairman Mark Williams, who leda group of students to help in this
massive ministry undertaking.
Prayer Walk in the Capital CityThe River RegionPrayer Walk sawhundreds of people come todowntownMontgomery topray for churches, schools, teachers,government leaders, and community issues.
Wheels for the World
New Christian SchoolWe are amazed to see and share what God is
doing in downtown Montgomery at ValiantCross Academy, an all boys’ school based onChristian principles with an intentional culture
of structure and discipline. The school biblically addresses the challenges that
plague our city and our nation.
Hundreds Cometo Christ atJudgment House
Thousands of peopleattended this year’s
Judgment House. Dozens ofchurchespartnered
together tosee hundreds
of peoplemake life-changingdecisions for Jesus
Christ.
Point ofGraceIt was a sell-out
crowd atFirst Baptist
Prattville’swomen’s
event featuring“Point ofGrace.”
Faith Radio’sRamona Henson took a moment to share
a photo with a few attendees fromFriendship Baptist Church in Clanton.
...a marriage ministry.On October 28 and 29, Ron Deal of
Smart Stepfamilies appeared on Focus onthe Family, which is heard weekdaymornings at 8:30, to discuss differentaspects of how to improve relationshipsin a blended family.
From August 10 to 13 on Living onthe Edge, which is aired weeknights at7:00, Chip Ingram taught on commonproblems plaguing today’s marriagesand offered Biblical solutions forstrengthening marriages.
A listener from Andalusia shared,“Thank you for promoting programs to strengthen marriages and families. I
heard on Faith Radio, ‘a nation is only as strong as its families.’ That seems sotrue today.”
...a financial ministry.Six days a week on Faith Radio, we
broadcast MoneyWise with HowardDayton and Steve Moore, formerly withCrown Financial Ministries, now withCompass - Finances God’s Way. The pro-gram features viewpoints on investing,budgeting, and other aspects of soundfinancial management from a Christianworldview perspective. MoneyWise isheard Monday through Friday at 6:00pmand Saturday mornings at 10:30.
Earlier this year, Howard was aguest on the HomeWord broadcast withJim Burns, heard weekdays at 2:30pm.Other financial experts who haveappeared on that program include MaryHunt and Ron Blue.
A listener from Dothan affirmed,“You have educated me so much in my Biblical instructions of stewardshipand money.”
...a military ministry.FamilyLife Today, heard weekdays at
noon, offered a program on October 23about the needs of military families, withcouples from the Cru Military Ministry.
The generous support of our donors allows Faith Radio to offer a widevariety of quality, biblical programming that ministers to people in different ways. We never know the situation or spiritual condition ofsomeone who may tune in, but we are constantly amazed at the storieswe receive of how God has used a particular broadcast to touch someone’s life. Because of the diverse content on Faith Radio, we are...
Carrie Daws,whose husband isretired from theU.S. Air Force,was a guest onThe Meeting Houseon May 5. Shediscussed chal-lenges that mil-itary families
face and offered insightinto her own family's experiences,including the importance of faith.
A Fort Rucker listener shared, “Youbring so much comfort to our militaryfamilies, particularly those who have afamily member serving in another partof the world; you bring God’s peace andcomfort from His Word.”
...a grief ministry.On The Meeting
House on October27, Bible teacherand author AngeliaWaite describedthe loss of her 3-year-old son andoffered perspec-tive on God’sf a i t h f u l n e s sand how torelate to people who havefaced loss. The Meeting House is heardMonday through Friday afternoonsfrom 4:00 until 6:00.
A listener from Montgomery wrote,“Through the deaths of my parentskilled in an accident hit by a drunk
driver and the illness and death of myhusband, I received so much supportand encouragement from listening toFaith Radio.”
...a ministry of reconciliation.On the October 7 edition of The
Alternative with Tony Evans, heardMonday-Friday at 9:30am, Dr. Evansdiscussed the concept of unity and howoneness in Christ can be embraced.
A listener from Union Springsshared, “A lot of healing has taken placein my life since listening to Faith Radio.”
Faith Radio is more than a radio station, it is a ministry, and we are dailybroadcasting the hope and love of Christ to a hurting world. Thank you for partnering with us to make it all possible.
than a Radio Station...by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House and Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relationsmore
At the National Religious Broadcasters convention, Chip Ingram sat down for a conversation with Bob Crittenden.
Lois and Tony Evans stopped by the Faith Radio booth at the National ReligiousBroadcasters Convention to talk to Bob Crittenden and Billy Irvin.
From Jail Cells to Haiti,
Faith Radio is GrowingOur Mobile Broadcast
You can now listen to Faith Radiowherever you are with our smart phoneapplication. This free app is downloadedfrom the iTunes store or Google Play.With the touch of a button, you can lis-ten to Faith Radio anywhere your phoneis connected. A listener shared, “It's soconvenient. I carry my phone when Iwalk the dog, and now I can listen toFaith Radio.” Another listener shared,“When I got out of my car to pull upthe trash can from way down the drive-way, I switched over to my iPhone anddidn’t miss the great interview you hadabout dealing with aging parents andAlzheimer’s.” Still another said, “I trav-el outside your listening area; but nowno matter what state I travel, I carry youall with me!”
Prison Radios Providing Biblical Education
“We have one of the greatestopportunities anywhere in our nation toshare the message of salvation to a lostand dying world in jails and prisons inour area,” said Wayne Dozier, a FaithRadio listener who began a mission ofputting “Radios of Faith” into jails andprisons. Wayne said, “With Alabamabeing number 1 at 193% in over-crowd-ing, the time is now to share!” Oneinmate shared, “When we see you coming with the radios, it’s just likeChristmas! Faith Radio tells us whatGod’s Word says, what it means, andhow to apply it to our lives since somany of us in here struggle with verypoor reading ability.”
Listeners in Covington, Elmore,Houston, Lee, and Montgomery countieshave responded and collected special
Faith Radio’s Ministry Magazine - Jan-Mar 2016 “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all...” Romans 1:8 11
donations to purchase radios. We alsohave been blessed to get “Radios ofFaith” in the jails and prisons in NorthFlorida, which is part of the Faith Radiolistening area. God is opening more doorsin this new year. Dozier told us, “Thecourt systems are asking us to come upwith ideas to help in the local communitywith how to get these great tools in thehands of those who need to hear.”Pray for these special opportunities toshare God’s Word with inmates.
New Investments in OurHaiti Technology
Faith Radio has been blessed topartner with 4VEH Radio in CapHaitien for a number of years in Haiti.Recently, we reinvested in our deliverytechnology/satellite feed. While veryfew members of the population in Haitispeak or understand English, we have aremarkable impact on those who do.
Faith Radio's broadcast in Haitiprovides tremendous encouragement tothe growing number of missionariesserving there. Steve and Melissa Grossfrom Indiana are serving as teachers atthe OMS International School. Melissashared, “I am listening mostly for praisemusic but sometimes I catch a sermonor other show that I find encouraging.
It's a little windowto the States for me.I hope you all cankeep broadcasting itfor us.”
Leony (left) isa young Haitianlady who listens toFaith Radio in CapHaitien. She shared,“Faith Radio helps
me with English pronunciation...when I started listening to it, my English kept improving. Ilike hearing about social issuessuch as marriage, abortion, families, and relationships. I like the music and the preach-ing. My favorite preacher isCharles Swindoll.”
The English teachers in thearea encourage their students totune-in. Kate Michel, marketingand communications director at4VEH Radio said, “Young
people tune in to Faith Radio on 94.7 FM/Horizon/4VEH station. Notonly do they get to improve theirEnglish as they listen, but they hear eternal truth and hope in the message ofthe Gospel. We love partnering withFaith Radio to help meet this need in Cap Haitien!”
You can listen to
Faith Radioon your mobile
devices!
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by Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations
Above, Prison Chaplain Ray Baker shared,“The biggest thing I see is the people in jailsand prisons listening to Faith Radio are aninfluence on the other inmates and able to dealwith personal problems a whole lot better byhaving themselves rooted into God’s Word.”
(left) Steve andMelissa Gross with their chidren serving in Haiti.
The Meeting House was launched in2004, and it has been my desire tocommunicate a Christian world-
view perspective on a wide variety of topics, in addition to creating an atmos-phere of worship. I am so thankful forthose who listen, as well as those who haveprovided content for the program. So, Iwant to give God praise for:
• The opportunity to provide aChristian worldview perspective in avariety of subject areas, including currentissues, lifestyle topics, and areas in whichwe can be challenged to apply Biblicaltruth. I desire to keep my “finger on thepulse” of current events, especially thosethat have a spiritual component anddirectly impact the Christian community. Ialso get the opportunity to identify howGod is at work through His people andreport those instances to you. In addition,I want to find stories and concepts to
share spiritual principles that can inspireyou in your Christian walk.
• The opportunity to meet interest-ing authors, musicians, speakers, andcommentators – in person, by telephone,or both. I have had discussions with themajority of our Faith Radio programmersthroughout the years.
• The chance to develop relationshipswith regular guests on the program. I have regularly communicated with a numberof our contributors: Jimmy DeYoung, StuartShepard, Marc Newman, Joe Savage, and guests from WORLDMagazine.
• The opportunity to go “on location” at events, including NationalReligious Broadcasters, the InternationalChristian Retail Show, and the GMA Dove Awards.
• The representatives of TheMeet ing House guests, who recognizethe value of appearing on the showand work diligently behind the scenes tocoordinate those appearances.
The Meeting Housesays “Thank You”
by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House
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Bob attended three red carpet events this year,including the one for "Beyond the Mask" inDetroit. He recorded a video interview withKara Killmer and Andrew Cheney the day afterthe premiere.
In the press room at the 2015 GMA DoveAwards in Nashville, Kirk Franklin, whoperformed at the awards ceremony, visitedthe Faith Radio broadcast center.
This month we shine the spot-light on Lauren Daigle, an up andcoming artist who was recentlyawarded New Artist of the Year atthe 2015 GMA Dove Awards.Lauren's website describes thepassion behind her music:
Faith and music have beenintertwined in the Louisiananative’s life since birth. Growingup in a region steeped in blues,country, zydeco and Cajun musichas inspired her to frame her wor-ship music in a unique light. ButDaigle admits she almost pushedmusic to the backburner, unsure ifit was her true calling, until a dev-astating illness brought her younglife into sharper focus. “It honestlywas one of the best things thathad happened to me,” Daigle saysof contracting a debilitating viruswhen she was 15 that kept her out
of schoolfor nearlytwo years.“I was asophomoreliving lifeand havinga blast. Then there was a big halt.Because my illness was animmune deficiency, anything thatwas airborne I’d catch it. If anyfriends were sick I couldn’t bearound them, so going to schoolbecame off limits.”
In the quiet solitude forcedupon her by this condition, Godspoke. “The Lord began to justpour in passion for music, singingand writing songs,” says Daigle... Iwent to this college prep schooland felt I needed to get serious, soI thought I’d go into the medicalfield and do mission work. Thenwhen the Lord brought me intothat solitude I was like, ‘How did Iget distracted from what my truepassion is? I NEED to be singing.’He really brought me through all of that season to pour in a passion for ministry and a passionfor music.”
Read more of Lauren's story at www.laurendaigle.com.Lauren's first album "How Can itBe" is available now and featuresthe song "First," which can beheard on Faith Radio.
by Jeremy Smith,host of Morning Praiseartist spotlight
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A memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor someone at the time of death by recognizing that person’sChristian 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 chose to honor friends and loved ones througha gift that extends the message of Christ through Faith Radio’s ministry.
Gifts In Memory of...Joe Mell ArnoldJohn & Teresa Stanley, Montgomery
Hugh H. BennettCarol Bennett Sarrell andGlea, Warren and Tom Sarrell
Rev. Franklin BirdSara Marie Bird, Ariton
Mother of Mary Beth BoyetteCharlotte Brown, Montgomery
Eric & Jenny Searcy, Ministers to Students, FBC AndalusiaNeal & Jennifer Dansby, Red Level
Katherine TiplerJune & Charles Young, Andalusia
Myrtle Ruth WilliamsJune & Charles Young, Andalusia
Gifts in Memory and in Honor of...
Gifts made as of November 30, 2015
GROWING IN
in 2016Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations
A new year provides for newgrowth. Lamentations 3:22-23reminds us of God's new provi-sion for each day ahead, “Hiscompassions never fail. They arenew every morning; great is Yourfaithfulness.” As you navigatethis new year, remember Godgives you grace one day at a time.We don't know what we will facein the year ahead, but we go andgrow knowing God's grace willbe sufficient.Faith Radio is here to remind
you of God's promises. Jesus tellsus in Matthew 6:33-34, “Seekfirst His Kingdom and His right-eousness... do not worry abouttomorrow.” In this new year, let'sgrow in our faith by trusting theLord for every step of 2016.Faith Radio is here all day, everyday to help you. We invite you to become a faithful ministry partner with us now andthroughout the year. Your gifts tothis ministry will encourage oth-ers to grow in their faith and will make both an earthly andeternal impact!
