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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF RADIO!

Family Life is celebrating 40 years of radio ministry and thanking the Lord for His provision in growing our radio outreach from just one station to a network of 70 signals across New York and Pennsylvania.

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The very first Family Life radio station (103.1 WCIK-FM) went on the air August 29th, 1983. This was a day of pure wonder and excitement as the Lord opened this door of ministry after six years of overcoming engineering and legal issues! It was a small station in a small market, but it was a miracle of God. Little did we realize what He had in store for His work at Family Life in the next forty years!

In the 4 decades since, the Lord has grown the radio ministry to a regional network of 70-signals committed to delivering the message of hope that we have in Jesus through a mix of Contemporary Christian music, Bible teaching and family-oriented programs, and radio dramas.

Over the years, thousands and thousands of lives have been changed, marriages have been saved, hope has been restored, heartaches have been healed, and multiple new generations have been raised to know and love Jesus.  All we can say is, “To God Be the Glory”!

New Stream!

As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, Family Life has launched a brand new digital music stream that can be heard through our website or the Family Life Now mobile app.

God’s faithfulness has never changed. But Contemporary Christian music sure has! Rewind is a time machine through the best the genre has offered over the years. Even if you didn’t listen to early “Jesus Music,” you’ll love the simplicity of the messages in these timeless tunes.

40 Days of Thankfulness

We are also praising the Lord for His provision with 40 Days of Thankfulness featuring special messages with Family Life President & CEO Rick Snavely that will be heard from Fri Sept 1st to Tue Oct 10th as we count down the days to our Fall Sharathon!

9/1/2023

All who have financially supported the ministry over the past 40 years.

9/2/2023

God’s blessing in growing the network from one small station to a network of 70 signals.

9/3/2023

The on-air hosts, both current and past who have used their skills and talents for God’s glory.

9/4/2023

Family Life’s Board of Directors who oversee the ministry and seek the Lord’s guidance in all decisions.

9/5/2023

Everyone who has prayed over and for Family Life.

9/6/2023

The radio equipment, towers and transmitters that make it possible for us to broadcast the message of hope we have in Jesus.

9/7/2023

Our teaching and family-program partners who help listeners draw closer to Jesus every day.

9/8/2023

Family Life’s Vision Team who help to shape the focus of the radio ministry.

9/9/2023

The Program Sponsors who underwrite Family Life’s news, teaching, and family programs.

9/10/2023

Family Life’s Music Team, listeners whose feedback helps us to choose the songs you hear on the radio.

9/11/2023

The artists, performers, and songwriters whose music boldly proclaims the glory of the Lord.

9/12/2023

The News Team that brings the truth of the Gospel to many of the issues facing our country and our world.

9/13/2023

Family Life’s Radio Production Team that brings a creative and entertaining approach to sharing the Gospel of Jesus.

9/14/2023

The FCC officials who have approved our licenses and various other applications over the years.

9/15/2023

The land and tower owners who allow Family Life to broadcast from their sites.

9/16/2023

Family Life’s Regional Underwriting Reps who connect with business owners and managers in their community to secure underwriting support.

9/17/2023

The electric, satellite, and internet providers who make it possible for you to hear Family Life on your radio.

9/18/2023

Family Life’s engineering team who put new stations on the air and maintain a network of 70 radio signals.

9/19/2023

All those who listen to Family Life’s digital music streams and podcasts.

9/20/2023

Every story and testimonial of how God has worked through His ministry at Family Life.

9/21/2023

Family Life’s IT Team that oversees the software and systems that keep us on the air and online.

9/22/2023

The Lord’s leading in the hearts of those He has called to the ministry.

9/23/2023

The humbleness of a radio team that desires to give God all the glory for all the happens through the radio ministry.

9/24/2023

The volunteer voice actors whose portrayals of Mr. Jacobs and the Kids Corner kids make it possible for Family Life to minister to young hearts.

9/25/2023

Family Life’s front office and administrative staff.

9/26/2023

The many volunteers who have given their time to help out with Family Life dinners, concerts, and events.

9/27/2023

Family Life’s Hope & Healing counseling department.

9/28/2023

Family Life’s Performing Arts team.

9/29/2023

Everyone who has been a part of Family Life’s Bible quizzing teams

9/30/2023

Every single life that has been impacted by the message of hope heard on Family Life.

10/1/2023

The Events Team that works hard to bring concerts, seminars, and other events to the communities we serve.

10/2/2023

The Buildings and Grounds team who take care of the facilities the Lord has provided.

10/3/2023

Everyone who has supported and prayed for our future headquarters near Corning.

10/4/2023

Everyone who has participated in our spring and fall Sharathons.

10/5/2023

The professional voice talent who have recorded promotional spots, imaging, and other elements heard on Family Life.

10/6/2023

The truth of the Gospel that we get to share over the radio and through our digital music streams.

10/7/2023

You, the Family Life listener who has brought us into your home and allowed us be a part of your day.

10/8/2023

Every miracle and answered prayer that we have witnessed over the last 40 years.

10/9/2023

God’s wisdom, guiding, and leading in all that we do.

10/10/2023

Jesus who is the way, the truth, and the life and at the heart of everything we do at Family Life.