American Family Radio (AFR) is a network of more than 180 radio stations broadcasting

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, American Family Radio. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019. AFR streams its programming on its website and on the AFR mobile app.

Overview

American Family Radio is split among two networks – AFR Talk, which airs mostly conservative-leaning Christian talk and teaching; and AFR Hybrid, airing Christian talk and

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. AFR also airs nationally syndicated programs such as ''Focus on the Family'', as well as contemporary Christian music by various artists. Other personalities heard on AFR include Dr.

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, American Family Radio. Retrieved June 24, 2019.

History

AFR was launched by Rev.

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in 1991 as a ministry of the

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, with the flagship station being WAFR in

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''. April 8, 2005. p. 9. Retrieved June 24, 2019. It originally aired a contemporary Christian music format. Christian talk and teaching programs were also featured. Eventually, American Family Radio included three networks – Classic Gospel; a

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network; and Inspirational, which included Christian talk and teaching programs. In 2009, American Family Radio launched AFR Talk, and most of its stations joined the new network.Peterson, Kevin.
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. May 2, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2019.

Station list

Owned and operated

Affiliates

Former AFR stations

References

External links

American Family Radio websiteAFR daily schedule
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