CMB Update – April 2026

This month, Michelle shares an exciting headline about Cedarville alumni expanding Christian radio’s reach, celebrates some major wins for stations and artists, and reveals powerful new data that proves just how much people love Christian radio.

Prefer to read? Here’s a summary:

A recent Yahoo Finance headline said it all — “Streaming Faith: How Cedarville Alumni Are Expanding Christian Radio Reach.” It’s a reminder of just how much momentum this industry is carrying right now. Cedarville alumni are making their mark through outlets like Caleb, the River, Air One, and Way FM, and it’s exciting to see the next generation of media leaders already making such a significant impact.

And there is truly a lot to celebrate. Stations like KLRC in Fayetteville, K-LOVE’s KLTY in Dallas, and 104.9 in Spokane are all hitting number one. Artists are experiencing major life moments — Ben Fuller is engaged, Emerson Day is pregnant, and Peter Burton landed his first number one! On a more personal note, many in the community have been praying for David Leonard’s daughter River, and seeing her home and healthy after her heart issues is a beautiful reminder of the power of prayer.

The excitement doesn’t stop there — the data backs it all up. According to the mainstream Jacobs Media Techsurvey, personalities continue to outpace music as the primary reason people tune in. And Christian radio’s net promoter score sits at an incredible 82, with the next closest format, public radio, coming in at 70. People don’t just support what you do — they love it. Christian radio isn’t just the fourth largest format, it’s the fastest growing, and there has never been a better time to be part of it!