S14:E15 | Houser, Young, and Shore: Behind the Music
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The episode explores the behind-the-scenes work of K-LOVE and Air1, highlighting the personal and purposeful approach of Cedarville University graduates in music ministry.
Behind the Music Behind the scenes at K-LOVE and Air1, ministry feels deeply personal. What listeners hear as a song, a familiar voice, or a timely word starts long before the microphone turns on. It begins with a team that believes what people listen to really matters because what fills the mind often shapes the heart. That belief fuels the work of Cedarville University graduates Jim Houser ’91, Chief Radio Officer; Mandy Young ’99, Vice President of Radio; and Steve Shore ’02, Music Platform Program Manager. Together, they help lead a ministry that reaches far beyond radio towers and playlists. Every song choice, on-air moment, and programming decision is shaped by a clear purpose: to bring hope, encouragement, and the truth of Christ into everyday life. What gives the ministry its reach is the thoughtful work that happens long before a song ever plays. Off the air, teams are praying, planning, listening, and asking what people need most. They understand that music does more than fill silence. It can reset a home after a hard day, bring peace into a tense commute, or turn someone’s thoughts back toward God when anxiety starts to rise. That daily care shapes every part of the…
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