The twilight of Mennonite radio
Manitoba’s airwaves are full of Mennonite radio. I began to notice this last year when I started hosting a radio program for Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), where I also work. Except for Manitoba, none of the regional churches within Mennonite Church Canada currently produce radio programming, according to their executive ministers. In fact, as best…
TWU launches Worship Lab Radio online
LANGLEY, B.C.—Trinity Western University (TWU) launched Worship Lab Radio (WorshipLabRadio.com), a new online Christian radio station aimed at filling a current void in Christian music, on Sept. 2. It offers a new outlet for indie worship artists and helps worship leaders across North America connect with emerging artists. Worship Lab Radio provides an opportunity for…
Radio host Esther Horch, 1958
Radio host Esther Horch interviews school children live on a Saturday morning broadcast of Children’s Party in 1958. This education and entertainment show for children aired daily on CFAM from Altona, Man. Founded in 1956 by Mennonite shareholders, CFAM could reach 90 percent of Manitoba’s population. The station broadcast a mix of news, commentary, meditations,…
