Moody Publishers Releases “This is Moody Radio”
In 1926, Moody Radio aired its first broadcast of live music and Bible teaching in Chicago. The new station—fueled by a passion for spreading the good news—was followed by decades of innovation. Moody Publishers’ recently released This Is Moody Radio tells the incredible story of Christian broadcasting through the eyes of its pioneers.
“This is Moody Radio captures in such a beautiful and powerful way the history, stories, and the driving purpose for which Moody Radio was launched—to proclaim the gospel,” said Wes Ward, vice president of Moody Global Media. “When Moody Bible Institute went live on air via Moody Radio, it was pioneering new ways to share the gospel with wider audiences. We continue in that same spirit today as we seek to reach new and existing audiences with podcasts, social media, apps, websites, and other digital channels.”
Written by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard, this book is a fast-paced, visual history with hundreds of photos. Readers will quickly grasp Moody Radio’s long commitment to encouraging, uplifting content and community service.
“We loved writing this book—after wading through thousands of documents, photos and newspaper clippings, we picked the best stories from 100 years of Christian radio history,” said Mungons, a Chicago writer and editor. Shappard, who served as Moody Radio’s national operations manager and retired after 35 years, added, “The work of Moody Radio was built with a pioneering spirit—a culture of innovation in ministry that continues to this day.”
Moody Radio has been a trusted friend to millions of listeners on their journey with Jesus Christ. Its network has grown to include more than 69 full-power stations and translators across the U.S., several digital channels, a podcast network, and more than 1,500 outlets that carry its programming, reaching millions of listeners through terrestrial stations and digital platforms in both English and Spanish.
To pick up a copy, please visit Moody Publishers’ This is Moody Radio web page. Readers will also enjoy the Moody Radio 100th anniversary web page , which celebrates how God has been working through Moody Radio and its faithful listeners. It features a historic timeline of events over the past 100 years, stories of impact, and more.
