The announcement comes during FrontGate Media’s 25th anniversary year and reflects the agency’s continued commitment to helping marketing directors, media buyers, advertisers, publishers, ministries, and entertainment brands move beyond generic faith-market buying into more targeted, values-aligned campaigns built around trusted platforms and engaged audiences.

Pray.com is one of the leading faith-based digital platforms in the world, reaching audiences through podcasts, daily email content, social media, PrayTV, and Connected TV advertising. Through this relationship, FrontGate will help advertisers and sponsors access Pray.com’s multi-channel ecosystem, including audio, email, social media, video, streaming, and Connected TV opportunities.

“Over the last 25 years, FrontGate has focused on helping brands reach Christian audiences in ways that are authentic, strategic, and effective,” said Scott A. Shuford, Founder & Chief Engagement Officer of FrontGate Media. “Pray.com is exactly the kind of platform today’s faith-focused advertisers are looking for: trusted, content-rich, digitally scaled, and deeply connected to people who are intentionally engaging with prayer, Scripture, encouragement, and faith-based media every day.”

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Tyler has spent his career in radio, serving in a variety of roles from programming to hosting in major markets including Pittsburgh, Nashville, Los Angeles and Portland.

“I want to thank Chuck for his willingness to step into this new role and for his continued commitment to Family Life Radio,” said Adam Biddell, chief broadcast officer for FLR. “I am also grateful to Bill for his dedication and service as he prepares for retirement.”

During the transition, as FLR seeks a replacement for the program director position, Mike Kankelfritz, director of broadcast content, will continue to lead the ministry’s programming vision, content development and on-air strategy.

Those interested in learning more about the open position may visit myflr.org/careers.

About Family Life Radio
Family Life Radio is a ministry of Intentional Life Media and operates 36 signals in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.organd theintentionallife.com.

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The announcement comes on the 50th anniversary of Power’s first day in broadcasting. He began his career on June 15, 1976, and has spent the last 26 years helping lead Salem through a period of significant growth across radio, digital media, and content distribution.

Power joined Salem in 2000 as the company’s first General Manager in Atlanta. He later served as Regional Vice President, Senior Vice President, and was named President of Broadcast Media in 2023. Under his leadership, Salem strengthened its position as the nation’s leading Christian and conservative media company while expanding its reach across broadcast, digital, and multimedia platforms.

“Allen and I have worked together for nearly 25 years in a variety of roles at Salem,” said David Santrella, Chief Executive Officer of Salem Media. “His leadership, his ability to inspire those around him, and his incredible understanding of our business will be missed. Beyond his business accomplishments, he has led with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to serving others. While we will miss his daily leadership, we are grateful that he will continue serving Salem as a Senior Advisor.”

Power reflected on the milestone and his decision to retire, commenting, “Fifty years ago today, on June 15, 1976, I started my first job in broadcasting. I have spent more than half of my career at Salem and it has been such a blessing to devote my efforts to spreading the message of the gospel through broadcasting. I am grateful to the Atsinger and Epperson families, Joe Davis, Dave Santrella and my many wonderful Salem colleagues and ministry partners. After five decades of hard work, the next chapter will be about investing my time and gifts in faith, family, and worthwhile organizations. After a sabbatical, I will decide where and how to do that.”

In addition to his work at Salem, Power has been active in broadcasting industry leadership for decades. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors and previously served as Chairman of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. Earlier in his career, he served on the Board of the South Carolina Broadcasters Association.

His contributions to the industry have been recognized repeatedly, including being named one of Radio Ink’s Top 20 Leaders in Radio in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Power graduated from Furman University and lives with his wife, Susan in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. They have two married children and three grandsons. He has also led a weekly Bible study at First Baptist Woodstock for more than 17 years.

Salem will announce additional leadership appointments and succession plans in the coming weeks.

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“Joining First Dallas Media is both an honor and a blessing, and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve alongside such a talented team. “I am excited to bring my 30+ years of media and ministry experience to help expand the ministry’s reach, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to a vibrant future of growth and impact,” said Lewis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Clint to the KCBI team,” said Matt Austin, General Manager. “His proven track record of building strategic partnerships, driving growth, and advancing mission-focused organizations makes him an outstanding addition to our ministry.  Clint brings a wealth of passion for ministry and results that will help us strengthen relationships throughout North Texas as we continue advancing the Kingdom and sharing the hope of Christ with more people than ever before.”

Clint officially begins his duties at KCBI on July 6.

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– Jarrod Gräetz, Audienceologist, The Äudience Company

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Alvarado joined Kinship three years ago as its host Midday host. Moving to mornings, she and Ryan look forward to the change. The duo will focus on cultivating listener relationships through more interaction and involvement on-air and within the communities in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.

Says Ryan, “I’m looking forward to building on the foundation of involvement and interaction we’ve already established with our listening family. Having LaDonna join the team ensures that commitment will continue to grow and flourish.” Adds LaDonna, “God has so blessed this listening family that loves Kinship Radio. We believe there’s still a lot more good we can do together in Jesus’ name. I’m looking forward to starting each day with that in mind.”

On June 29, the All New Mornings with Ryan and LaDonna expands to 6:00 – 10:00 am. Several of the talk and teaching programs, such as Focus On The Family and Turning Point, move to the evenings starting at 8:00 pm. With Alvarado stepping off Middays, Kinship has tapped radio veteran, Heather Erbe, to become part of the lineup from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Jack Robertson, brought in part-time to host afternoons for retiring host Doug Johnson back in March, has joined the team full-time to assist with content development and community relationships. Kinship expects to name a new host for evenings 6:00 – 8:00 pm within the next two weeks.

Program Director, Eric Johnson, sums up the changes as a means to better connect with current and new listeners who want a radio station they can call their station. “With all the choices available, accessibility to the person behind the microphone is critical to our ability to thrive in the years ahead. For us, it’s not about talking at listeners, it’s talking with listeners through life to have meaningful relationships that go both deep and wide for the sake of the Gospel.”

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“Steve led one of the most significant transformations in the history of our ministry,” said Jon Bisset, President of Peter & John Ministries. “Under his leadership, our media ministry evolved from a heritage teaching and talk station into BRIGHT-FM, a dynamic, multi-platform ministry that impacts hundreds of thousands of lives across our region. Steve never viewed media as an end in itself, but as a way to help people encounter the hope and love of Jesus. More importantly, he has served this ministry with remarkable faithfulness and dedication for more than four decades. His creativity, vision, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting mark on both our ministry and the communities we serve.”

Lawhon joined the organization in 1985 as an on-air announcer. Over the next four decades, he rose to become one of the longest-serving ministry media leaders in the country. During his tenure, he led Brighter Media Group through a period of tremendous change in both media and broadcasting while helping expand the ministry’s reach, influence, and impact throughout the region. Under his leadership, the ministry grew across multiple platforms, entered new markets, and strengthened its ability to connect people with the hope of Christ.

That leadership has earned national recognition. Under Lawhon’s direction, BRIGHT-FM has become one of the nation’s most respected Christian media ministries, receiving multiple national honors from Christian Music Broadcasters, including being named Major Market Station of the Year.

“It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve this ministry for more than four decades,” said Lawhon. “When I look back on my career, I realize that all I ever really wanted to do was help move people toward the Lord. Everything else, the technology, the growth, the awards, and the business itself, existed to support that purpose. I am grateful for the people who shared that mission, for the friendships formed along the way, and for God’s faithfulness through it all.”

Following Lawhon’s decision, Peter & John Ministries has begun a thoughtful succession planning process to identify the next leader of Brighter Media Group while ensuring a smooth transition over the coming months. Lawhon will remain with the organization through March 2027.

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The announcement reflects the continued shift from traditional linear television to streaming, connected TV, and digital video advertising. As brands look for more measurable, targeted, and cost-efficient alternatives to traditional television buys, FrontGate’s streaming TV partnerships provide new access points for advertisers seeking values-aligned audiences in trusted content environments.

“Streaming TV has opened a major opportunity for advertisers who want the credibility of television with the targeting, flexibility, and efficiency of digital marketing,” said Scott A. Shuford, Founder & Chief Engagement Officer of FrontGate Media. “The Christmas Channel, FaithChannel, and GoodVue Network each serve audiences that are not just watching content, but intentionally choosing content that reflects their values, their families, and their interests. This creates powerful trust, attention, and alignment for both for-profit and nonprofit advertisers.”

The expansions align with FrontGate Media’s 25^th anniversary strategy: broadening audience access points, deepening advertising and promotional partnerships, and helping brands move beyond generic media buys to highly targeted, trust-based campaigns in relevant content environments.

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George, of course, is best known as the producer of the Beatles. But what inspired me most wasn’t just the hits—it was his cliché-proof work ethic. Trained in classical music, he helped four lads from Liverpool reinvent the sound of pop music with unbelievable taste, vision, and quality. Backwards tapes. Mellotrons. Every groove held something revolutionary.

His production saved us twice. First in 1964 from a life of Bobby production—slick and pretty, but not earth-changing. Then in 1967 from Tommy James production—nothing against Tommy, but it wasn’t exactly challenging.

Listen again: the timeless strings on Eleanor Rigby. Backwards vocals on Rain. The sound paintings on I Am the Walrus. The final piano chord on A Day in the Life. The trippy fog of Blue Jay Way.

George—with help from a few other creative guys—changed sound. He took brilliant songs and propelled them higher. No barriers. No clichés. Always fresh. He used the whole universe of sound, not just drums, bass, guitar, and keys. The songs the Beatles wrote? Yeah, those helped. But how those songs hit your speakers—through inventive production and thinking—that’s what changed everything.

Imagine if media production had that same vision.

Most production is done by the book. Can you picture the Beatles working by the book? That piano crash at the end of A Day in the Life would’ve been cut because some record company bozo said it was too weird for Top 40. The same way a modern program director might kill an inventive piece because it “clouds the imaging statement.”

And no—this isn’t some old guy reminiscing. Ask any gifted artist in 2026 about George Martin’s inventiveness, and you’ll find complete reverence. This is timeless. The approach to sound is evergreen.

So here’s the truth: engaging that George Martin gene—the one hiding somewhere in every producer—is what we must do to fulfill sonic potential. Media production can be genius. Clear. Fresh. New. Never-before-heard.

I can’t stress this enough.

Open your minds so we can open the ears of America. Free yourself from everything you’ve ever heard on radio or TV. I’m not kidding. I’m trying to impress the importance of this. If we fail to make the sonic magic our minds are capable of, we blow it. When we do make it? Look out. The trick is making it consistently.

The magic is sonics.

Production. Imaging. Whatever you call it—it’s the magic between the shows and songs. It creates excitement. Enhances a mood. It gives anyone a radically new sound that, like a George Martin production, lifts everything to a higher level.

The trick? Re-invention. (AFDI!)

We don’t want to evolve the production sound. We want to completely re-invent it.

Production must be a trademark. A sound you can hear a mile away and know who it is. Sound that transports listeners—whether to Main Street or Alpha Centauri. That won’t happen unless we re-invent media sound. Don’t underestimate the critical importance of this.

Production is theater.

The tools:

• Accents: Magic. British, Asian, Russian, Jamaican, African—real ones. Use them. Chicken shits stick with traditional “been there, heard that” radio voices. Don’t be a chicken shit.
• The Walrus Factor: Go listen to “I Am the Walrus” on headphones. Worth the exercise.
• Sampled instruments: Bagpipes. Harps. Yes—even on rock stations. Exotic sound works.
• Modified sound: Backwards, sped up, etc.
• Song bits (especially out of format)
• Orchestral, new age, and electronic recordings – a goldmine
• Scanners, shortwave radios
• Radio drama: Westerns, detective, sci-fi. Loaded with camp and brilliant sound effects.
• Nature: The power of a thunderstorm recording is magic. On rock, country, anywhere.
• Endings: A Day in the Life was cool. You’re next.
• Morse code: Why not?

Most important: activate your George Martin gene.

Do not get locked into what you think your sound parameters are. Open up. Use the whole world of sound.

Yes, you need a sonic point of view for your station or format. But there’s no reason cartoon soundtracks can’t appear on smooth jazz—okay, that’s a reach, but you never know. Or harps on metal formats. Go tell Metallica or Led Zeppelin you can’t use strings. (They did.)

No barriers. Rewrite the playbook. Think in stereo.

Here’s the hard truth: film and commercials do sound creativity better than radio or TV. Radio and TV have de-evolved. Dumbed down. Cliché. Infected by cheesy production libraries. Dated. Sheep-like inventiveness.

It is our responsibility to bring sonic brilliance back to media.

It starts with thinking beyond. Do not use current radio or TV production as a model. Forget it totally. Lose it. Blow it up. Start from scratch.

The goal is to completely change the sound—not simply evolve or update. Pretend it’s 1921 and radio/TV production has never been done before. OK? Great. Now go.

Ambient. Big. Quirky. Funny. Campy. Intense. Sick. Dreamy.

You’re not a radio producer. You’re a media artist.

Set your creative meter to George Martin mode. Eno mode. Sound-driven filmmaker mode. Think like a music producer, not a media producer.

Voices: Accents. Reality. The age of “the big voice” is dead. Female. Hick. Whispers. Aged (like John Lee Hooker, rest in peace). Real (street people). Stars. Anything but “radio/TV”—the same old voices.

You don’t have production rooms. You have sound labs.

The more background a format or station is, the more you must rely on a heavily repeated audio signature. Sound occurs everywhere. Sonic density.

Your audio signature is your signature.

The important thing is to go there. Where’s “there”? Heck if I know. It’s up to people to re-invent “there.” That’s how revolutionary media is made.

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Family Life Radio (FLR) is pleased to announce Brenda Price as its new afternoon show host. Sam Kelly, who has faithfully served listeners in afternoons, will move into the midday spot.

Price brings more than 20 years of experience in radio and online media, serving as both an on-air host and producer. Her infectious personality and ability to connect with listeners have been evident throughout her work with several Christian radio ministries, including Air1 Radio, KBMQ 88.7 The Cross, and WAWZ Star 99.1 in the New York/New Jersey market.

“After a season of serving, growing and earning a college degree, I’m excited to be returning to Christian radio with Family Life Radio,” said Price. “I love sharing Jesus! That’s my superpower. I love talking about how God shows up in everyday life, and I can’t wait to encourage listeners and remind them that no matter what they’re facing, there is always hope in Jesus.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Brenda to the Family Life Radio afternoon team,” said Adam Biddell, chief broadcast officer for FLR. “Her energy, authenticity, and heart for ministry align beautifully with our mission of helping people experience hope through Christ. We are excited for listeners to get to know her and be encouraged by her each afternoon.”

FLR would like to thank Ceci LaBarge for graciously stepping into the midday role over the past year, following the passing of beloved host Shannyn Caldwell, who went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Ceci’s willingness to serve listeners during a tender season has been a meaningful part of FLR’s ministry.

Brenda’s official start date will be July 13, 2026. FLR is also hiring a co-host to serve alongside Price. Those interested can learn more at myflr.org/careers.

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