Local Non-Profit Organizations | Partners for Christian Media

October 23rd, 2024

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In this episode,

Adam Whitescarver sits down with Justin Wade, President of Partners for Christian Media, to discuss the growth and challenges of Christian media in Chattanooga. Justin shares his personal story, his leadership at J103, and the creative ways Partners for Christian Media reaches people through radio, streaming platforms, and community events. Together, they explore how local Christian radio, events like JFest, and online testimony projects like “Come On, Let’s Go” are impacting the community, spreading hope, and building meaningful connections.

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Timestamps for Key Discussion Points:

00:00 - Introduction to podcast and guest Justin Wade

00:57 - Justin’s background and his role at Partners for Christian Media

02:58 - Justin’s personal life and commitment to balancing work and family

06:05 - Justin’s early start at J103 and his introduction to Christian radio

11:06 - History of Partners for Christian Media and its local impact

14:38 - The importance of having a local Christian radio station in Chattanooga

20:05 - Combining commercial and community support for sustainable radio ministry

24:07 - “Come On, Let’s Go” testimonies: Sharing faith through online media

30:00 - The power of testimony in the digital age and engaging viewers

36:45 - JRadio: A Christian streaming platform providing safe, curated music

40:25 - JFest: How a local Christian music festival became a ministry

44:10 - JFest’s mission to unite the community and reach the unchurched

48:30 - Ways to get involved with Partners for Christian Media and JFest

54:00 - Challenges facing Christian media and navigating a changing landscape

56:10 - Justin’s hope for Chattanooga: A return to real relationships and discerning media consumption

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Prayer Requests:

Pray for wisdom and discernment as Christian media navigates a rapidly changing digital world.

Pray for God’s provision and guidance for upcoming events like JFest and the expansion of media ministries.

Pray for open hearts as Partners for Christian Media shares the gospel through testimonies and music.

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Resources Mentioned:

J103: https://www.j103.com/

Come On, Let’s Go – https://www.comeonletsgo.com/

JRadio – http://www.jradio.fm/

JFest – https://jfest.com/

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