Acevedo, who joined Hope Media Group’s KSBJ morning show in 2011, shared the news on LinkedIn, reflecting on the growth of Vida Unida from its Houston roots into a network now serving audiences in cities including Miami and New York.

Calling middays her favorite daypart, Acevedo said the opportunity is “an answer to prayer” and expressed her hope that the program will help draw more Latino listeners to Christ.

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– Amanda Bridle, Brand Manager / Graphic Designer, 91.3 WCSG

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The Journey (Lynchburg, VA) is welcoming new staff members and expanding roles of current staff. While Program Director and Morning Journey co-host Brittany Minard is on maternity leave, the Journey welcomes Tyler Abernethy to the team. Tyler was hired at the end of May to join the production/creative team and to take over the Sunday Worship Connection. Tyler will also take over middays as Kate Justice moves from middays and Sunday mornings to weekday mornings while Brittany is away.

Also, Madi Randlett takes over Saturday afternoons. Madi is in her second full year working with The Journey while still a student at Liberty University. She began filling in once a month on weekends in March. In addition, Madi will help the station expand its social media presence.

General Manager Mark Edwards said “I am excited to see both Tyler and Madi’s development. Tyler is already contributing to imaging production, and we began working with Madi months ago in preparation for her expanded hosting role.”

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“DFW is where I grew up, and I am very excited to see Fuzión impacting hearts with Christ-centered music, biblical truth, and culturally relevant programming now at 94.5 FM,” said Troy Kriechbaum, President and CEO of EMG.

Fuzión Radio exists to serve as more than a radio station. It is a ministry dedicated to strengthening families, connecting communities, and helping listeners discover the hope found in Christ.

“As Fuzión begins broadcasting on 94.5 FM in Dallas-Fort Worth, we are filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to reach and serve the Hispanic community in this vibrant region,” said Brendalis Águila, Vice President of Spanish Ministries for EMG. “Fuzión is more than a radio station—it is a daily companion that brings hope to everyday life through music and biblical encouragement. We look forward to walking alongside families across DFW as a constant reminder of God’s love and faithfulness.”

With this addition of Fuzión 94.5 KFZN to the network, Fuzión will broadcast on 18 radio signals across the Southwest, with DFW as its flagship. Fuzión can also be heard on signals in Las Vegas, Southern California, Albuquerque and East Texas. Listeners can tune in on 94.5 FM throughout DFW and North Texas, online at mifuzion.com, through the Fuzión Radio app, and on social media at @mifuzionradio.

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The new station is being positioned as a locally focused ministry featuring faith-based music, regional programming, and partnerships with churches, ministries, and community organizations. Leading up to the launch, beginning July 24, listeners will hear messages from local pastors and community leaders introducing the vision behind the new station.

Cromwell Media’s Dan Bartlett says, “The Bridge has been met with a lot of excitement in the community, and we are excited to offer it as a bridge to the community that offers positive, uplifting Christian music with a local feel to it,” Bartlett said. “That is our biggest thing: the local feel, highlighting the local churches and highlighting the local Christian-led businesses.”

As part of the transition, the Classic Rock format will move to three FM translators serving the Owensboro and Tell City areas.

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Nationwide listener research measures that by asking audiences to score songs. Artists with more songs earning strong scores rise to the top of the rankings.

Here are the 10 artists with the strongest overall listener scores:

1. Chris Tomlin
2. Casting Crowns
3. MercyMe
4. Lauren Daigle
5. Elevation Worship / Elevation Rhythm
6. Third Day
7. Jeremy Camp
8. Phil Wickham
9. Hillsong Worship
10. Matt Maher

These artists have built deep catalogs of songs that continue to connect with listeners — proving that powerful music and meaningful messages never go out of style.

Coming up in August: From the 2025 Finney Media Why Listen® Survey, new observations on The Top Five Reasons Your Listener Listens.

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During his 30-year tenure, Cornell guided the Voice of the Master Radio Network from a local broadcast into a far-reaching ministry, comforting and inspiring countless listeners with the Gospel. His dedication to Christian broadcasting has left an indelible mark on both the organization and the communities it serves.

“Serving this network and our incredible listeners for the past 30 years has been the privilege of a lifetime,” said Cornell. “As I step into retirement, I do so with complete confidence in Brett. He possesses not only the technical expertise and operational deep-knowledge required for this role, but more importantly, a profound spiritual commitment to our mission. The network is in excellent hands.”

Gibson steps into the role with a comprehensive understanding of the network’s operations. As previously CEO for Refuge Media group in Minnesota, Gibson oversaw its growth to over 30 signals. As Chief Engineer of Voice of the Master, he was instrumental in modernizing the station’s infrastructure, ensuring seamless broadcast quality, and expanding its digital footprint. His transition to General Manager and CEO represents a natural evolution for the network, blending technical continuity with a fresh vision for the future of Christian media.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to take on this new responsibility,” said Gibson. “Mike Cornell’s legacy is one of unwavering faith, excellence, and service. As we look ahead, our mission remains unchanged: to broadcast the hope of Christ. We will continue to leverage new technologies and platforms to reach hearts, uplift spirits, and serve our listeners whenever and wherever they need us.”

Gibson will oversee all daily operations, programming, and strategic growth initiatives for the network’s stations and digital streaming platforms.

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Each year, Hope FM partners with the community to provide hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies for local elementary schools, giving teachers resources to help students who arrive without the basic items they need to succeed. Ten years ago, while delivering those supplies, a school staff member shared another often-overlooked need: socks and underwear for students experiencing accidents, wet clothing, or financial hardship. That conversation inspired the Student Essentials Initiative, which helps children return to class with comfort, confidence, and dignity.

The grant will enable Hope FM to purchase and distribute new socks and underwear in a variety of sizes for elementary schools throughout Putnam County, ensuring school clinics and front offices have these necessities readily available for students in need.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the Rotary Club of Palatka for believing in this project,” said Robin Robinson, Station Manager at Hope FM. “This grant allows us to continue meeting a simple but important need that helps children stay focused on learning while reminding them they are cared for.”

The award was presented as part of the Rotary Club of Palatka’s Shark Tank-inspired Community Impact Grant competition, where local nonprofits presented projects designed to make a meaningful difference in the community.

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Prefer to read? Here’s a summary:

Three longtime Christian radio leaders, Bill Ronning (Family Life Radio), Allen Power (Salem), and Steve Lawhon (WRBS) have each retired after decades of faithfully serving the industry, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and ministry that has shaped Christian radio for years.

Momentum’s highest-rated speaker, Steve Cuss, encouraged leaders to stay rooted in God’s presence and lead with calm, connection, and awareness in an increasingly reactive world. His message was the highest-rated presentation from Momentum 2026 and is available now through Momentum On Demand.

The latest industry trends offer encouraging news for Christian radio! Recent Radio Ink articles point to radio’s continued strength alongside streaming and reaffirm that trusted personalities—not just stations—are what build lasting listener loyalty. While technology continues to change, these insights serve as a timely reminder that people remain at the center of Christian radio’s impact.

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Convoy of Hope’s teams are currently providing life-sustaining immediate relief, including food, water, and hot meals from mobile kitchens.

“Images of the devastation in Venezuela are heartbreaking,” said Ethan Forhetz, Convoy of Hope’s national spokesperson. “The loss of life is staggering. Convoy of Hope is currently working to deliver much needed essential relief supplies to survivors. As we distribute those life sustaining items, we give hope to people who are walking through unthinkable tragedy.”

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a national state of emergency as her country’s infrastructure is compromised and the capital city of Caracas in crisis, the need for immediate humanitarian aid is critical. Seismologists classified the disaster as a “seismic doublet,” an extremely rare phenomenon where two major earthquakes occur almost simultaneously, resulting in increased damage to housing and structures. These catastrophic tremors with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes to hit Venezuela in more than a century.

Survivors are still being pulled from the debris, families with missing loved ones are clinging to hope as rescue teams work around the clock, and Convoy of Hope is committed to help for the long haul.

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