General Manager Mike Prendergast shares, “We are blown away by what God is doing in central Iowa! This is a testament to the hard work of our whole team, on air, in the community, online, and behind the scenes in the office. We were present every day of the Iowa State Fair; we’ve been bringing our small town tours across central Iowa, and we’re striving to be Bold for Christ in all we do. We’ve truly seen Ephesians 3:20-21 come to life: ‘Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen’.”

Congratulations to the Life 107.1 team on the strong showing!

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“Twenty years is rare, and loving who you do it with is even rarer,” Brown shared on social media while reflecting on the milestone.

Brown also expressed gratitude for the friendship and partnership the three have built over the years, calling it a privilege to spend two decades doing something they love together.

Congratulations to Dave, Bill, and Carmen on 20 years of The Morning Cruise!

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Martinez comes to 89Q from Hope Media Group’s Vida Unida, where he served as Afternoon Show Host and Digital Media Producer. His background also includes Christian radio in Houston, work with the Houston Rockets’ Spanish-language entertainment team, and appearances in upcoming seasons of The Chosen.

“Throughout our search, we were looking for more than another voice on the radio. We wanted someone who would fit the heart and culture of 89Q, connect genuinely with our listeners, strengthen our programming team, and embrace the communities we serve throughout North Central Wisconsin,” said 89Q General Manager Coy Sawyer. “We believe God has brought us that person in Erick.”

Martinez will eventually join Andi Miller on the 89Q Morning Show while working alongside Program Director Mike Lanser to support the station’s programming. His bilingual broadcasting and digital media experience will also help 89Q continue building connections with North Central Wisconsin’s growing Hispanic community.

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“For some Christian listeners, Christmas is not a joyous time. Many people find the holiday season financially challenging and even lonely,” said Chuck Finney, President. “At Finney Media, we believe Christian radio is vital to filling the spaces of listeners’ hearts with encouraging and uplifting programming that connects. Our latest research study shows listeners love familiar favorites that help them feel spiritually encouraged.”

The new study was commissioned by Finney Media to assist Christian radio stations in planning their upcoming Christmas programming. What Drives Christmas Listening in 2026: A Study of Listener-Favorite Christmas Songs is now available as a free gift to Christian radio. Visit the Finney Media website to download a copy of the research study.

“Christian radio listeners are clear about what songs resonate the most with them during the Christmas season,” said Chuck Finney, President. “This study shows us Christian listeners lean more toward versions of Christmas songs they know and love, which often is the older, or original version of a classic Christmas song versus newer, more unfamiliar songs.”

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Pictured, left to right: KSWP evening host Connie Mullins; Blanca Vega, Dunham & Company coach; President and GM Michelle Ross; and Good Friends Morning Show co-host Tim Swanson.

KSWP 90.9 and KAVX 91.9 are celebrating a successful 2026 Fall Share-A-Thon after listeners gave $106,237, exceeding the stations’ $105,605 goal.

A total of 260 families participated in the fundraiser through special gifts, monthly support and increases to existing monthly giving.

“We are incredibly thankful to God for His faithfulness and for every listener who gave,” said Michelle Ross, President and GM. “It is such a privilege to serve these communities, and we never take their support for granted. In a time when so many families are making careful decisions about every dollar, we feel especially honored and blessed by the generosity, passion and commitment people showed for this mission. Their giving helps make it possible for someone else to hear the hope of Jesus through a song, a teaching or a moment of encouragement.”

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Earlier this year, Thompson joined Hope Media Group in Houston as Director of Production and Audio Ministry. He now returns to KXOJ, where he will step back into the afternoon time slot and also serve as Production Director.

As part of the lineup changes, KXOJ Brand Manager Kevin Davis will move to middays, while Kurt Wallace shifts to evenings.

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WGTS 91.9 had the privilege of hosting the first concert of Phil Wickham’s “Song of the Saints Tour,” starting in Fairfax, Virginia. Over 7,000 people gathered at EagleBank Arena to sing their favorite songs along with Chandler Moore, Jamie MacDonald, and Phil Wickham. The Fairfax concert was the first of 16 concerts scheduled this fall, and it sold out.

“This concert was like a gigantic church coming together for a mega-praise and worship singalong,” said WGTS director of creative marketing, Victor Muzica. “The atmosphere and the energy made it feel like it was all about God and not the artists. That made it a true worship experience.”

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Originally scheduled for earlier in the summer, the event was postponed due to the Spokane-area firestorm and ultimately expanded into two concerts. The first featured Terrian and The Afters as part of a special WildFire Relief benefit concert, followed by the full ShineFest event featuring local artists and headliners Jon Micah Sumrall of Kutless and Colton Dixon.

As part of the station’s relief efforts, a check was presented to a local family who lost their home in the fires. Shine 104.9 also presented a $15,000 Shine Gives Back check to The Salvation Army to support its ongoing wildfire relief efforts.

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For 60 years, the station has used the airwaves to share Christian programming and serve its listeners and community. In celebrating the milestone, the Proclaim FM team expressed gratitude to everyone who has listened, supported and been part of the ministry throughout its history.

Congratulations to WPOS & 102.3 Proclaim FM on 60 years of Christian broadcasting!

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WGTS 91.9 had the privilege of welcoming over 4,500 listeners to the final concert of the “WGTS Summer Concert Series” featuring Blessing Offor and special guest Carly Ann Taylor.

This third annual end-of-summer concert is a joint promotion of the Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church and WGTS 91.9. Everything at this event is a gift to the community. WGTS provides ice cream, Bibles and study guides, and other station promotional items. The church provides popcorn, snow cones, and a kids’ play zone. In addition, concertgoers donated over 4,500 diapers and hundreds of pounds of food for the Frederick Rescue Mission.

The church’s praise band, “Infusion,” opened the concert, followed by a short message from lead Pastor Morgan Kochenower, who talked about how Jesus gives us an invitation to rest in Him. New artist Carly Ann Taylor shared her music, including her hit “Why Should I Worry,” in front of what she called “the biggest show I’ve ever been a part of.” Blessing Offor rounded out the night singing all his favorites and finishing with a mash-up of his song “Brighter Days” with Prince’s “Purple Rain,” as the crowd joined in.

“When two ministries work so well together, we can do so much more,” says WGTS morning show host and marketing director Jerry Woods. “Every year our partnership gets stronger, and it helps us reach more of our community with a message of hope.”

Frederick Church associate pastor Alareece Collie shared, “At a time when so many people are experiencing loneliness and longing for genuine connection, creating spaces where community can deepen matters more than ever. Our concert brings people of all ages and backgrounds together to meet, connect, and enjoy an evening outdoors with family and friends. We keep the event free because we want it to be accessible to everyone. It is one way we love to use our resources to help make a difference in our community.”

WGTS has already begun planning next year’s concert series.

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