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WPTH is a
Christian radio Christian radio is a Christian media radio format that focus on programming with a Christian message. Many such broadcasters play contemporary Christian music, though many programs include sermons, radio dramas, as well as news and talk progra ...
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licensed to
Olney, Illinois Olney ( ) is the county seat in Richland County, Illinois. The population was 9,115 at the time of the 2010 census. History Settlement of the Richland County area began around 1815 when Thaddeus Morehouse, a native of Vermont, arrived by wa ...
, broadcasting on 88.1 MHz FM. The station is owned by
VCY America VCY America, is a traditional, evangelical, conservative Christian ministry based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The VCY America Radio Network maintains a format of Christian talk and teaching, as well as traditional Christian music through its broadc ...
.


Programming

WPTH's programming includes Christian Talk and Teaching programming including; ''Crosstalk'', ''Worldview Weekend'' with Brannon Howse, ''Grace to You'' with
John MacArthur John MacArthur or Macarthur may refer to: *J. Roderick MacArthur (1920–1984), American businessman *John MacArthur (American pastor) (born 1939), American evangelical minister, televangelist, and author * John Macarthur (priest), 20th-century pro ...
, ''
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley is a television series sponsored by In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia and hosted by Charles Stanley. History The series began airing in 1978. The show has been translated in 50 langu ...
'', ''Love Worth Finding'' with
Adrian Rogers Adrian Pierce Rogers (September 12, 1931 – November 15, 2005) was an American Southern Baptist pastor and conservative author. He served three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1979–1980 and 1986–1988). Rogers was born ...
, ''Revive Our Hearts'' with
Nancy Leigh DeMoss Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth (born September 3, 1958), also known as Nancy Leigh DeMoss, is a bible teacher and public speaker. In 2015, DeMoss married best-selling author and a former president of Thomas Nelson Publishers Robert Wolgemuth. References ...
, ''The Alternative'' with Tony Evans, Liberty Council's Faith and Freedom Report, ''Thru the Bible'' with
J. Vernon McGee John Vernon McGee (June 17, 1904 – December 1, 1988) was an American ordained Presbyterian minister, pastor, Bible teacher, theologian, and radio minister. Biography Childhood, education, and early ministry McGee was born in Hillsboro, Tex ...
, '' Joni and Friends'', ''
Unshackled! ''Unshackled!'' is a radio drama series produced by Pacific Garden Mission, in Chicago, Illinois, that first aired on September 23, 1950. It is one of the longest-running radio dramas in history and one of a very few still in production in the Un ...
'', and
Moody Radio Moody Radio is one of the largest Christian radio networks in the United States. Located in downtown Chicago, Moody Radio has 71 owned and operated stations
's ''Stories of Great Christians''.WPTH-FM Program Schedule
, VCY America. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
WPTH also airs a variety of vocal and instrumental traditional Christian Music, as well as children's programming such as ''
Ranger Bill ''Ranger Bill'' is a Christian radio program from the 1950s, produced by Moody Radio. With over 200 episodes produced, Ranger Bill stars Miron Canaday as the title character and Stumpy Jenkins and Ed Ronne, Sr as Grey Wolf. The main character, Ran ...
''.


History

The station began broadcasting in July 1992. The station was owned by Olney Voice of Christian Faith and aired a Christian format.
Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993
',
Broadcasting & Cable ''Broadcasting & Cable'' (or ''Broadcasting+Cable'') is a weekly telecommunications industry trade magazine published by Future US. Previous names included ''Broadcasting-Telecasting'', ''Broadcasting and Broadcast Advertising'', and ''Broadcast ...
, 1993. p. B-113. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
In 2011, the station was donated to VCY America.Consent to Assignment
fcc.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2018.


See also

*
VCY America VCY America, is a traditional, evangelical, conservative Christian ministry based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The VCY America Radio Network maintains a format of Christian talk and teaching, as well as traditional Christian music through its broadc ...
*
Vic Eliason Victor Carl "Vic" Eliason (May 14, 1936 – December 5, 2015) was an American evangelical clergyman who founded the VCY America Radio Network, a conservative Christian radio, Christian broadcasting Christian ministry, ministry, based in Milwaukee, ...
*
List of VCY America Radio Stations VCY America, is a traditional, evangelical, conservative Christian ministry based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The VCY America Radio Network maintains a format of Christian talk and teaching, as well as traditional Christian music through its broadca ...


References


External links


VCY America official website
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