Press & Media

Beginning with our first broadcast in 1966 humbly out of our founder’s basement, the Family Life Radio network has since grown to 36 Christian radio stations across the country, reaching more than 18 million people. Learn more about us.

Press Releases

Press Release: October 29, 2024 – Family Life Radio Receives Award of Excellence for Detroit 93.1FM Launch

TUCSON, AZ (October 29, 2024) — Family Life Radio (FLR) was honored at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter IMPACT Awards, held on October 22, in […]

Press Release: September 12, 2024 – Family Life Radio Announces New Program Director

TUCSON, AZ (September 12, 2024) — Family Life Radio (FLR) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chuck Tyler as their new program director. He will be responsible for shaping […]

Press Release: July 1, 2024 – Family Life Radio Receives Top Workplace Award

TUCSON, AZ (July 1, 2024) — Family Life Radio has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Arizona Top Workplaces. Evan Carlson, president and CEO of Family Life […]

Press Release: May 17, 2024 – Intentional Life Media Welcomes John Brock to the Team

TUCSON, AZ (May 17, 2024) — Intentional Life Media (ILM) is pleased to announce the hiring of John Brock, joining the ministry’s marketing and development department. ILM oversees the ministries […]

Press Release: April 22, 2024 – Family Life Radio Celebrates 58 Years with Exciting Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (April 22, 2024) — Family Life Radio (FLR) recently announced their parent ministry name changed from Family Life Communications to Intentional Life Media (ILM). ILM […]

Press Release: March 19, 2024 – Family Life Radio Listeners Show Acts of Kindness During Love Your Neighbor Campaign

TUCSON, AZ (March 19, 2024) — Family Life Radio (FLR) listeners nationwide rallied together during the month of February for the Love Your Neighbor campaign. Encouraged to nominate individuals in […]

L to R: FLR Fundraising Coordinator, V’Eanna Marsden and FLR Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Laura Kruszewski

Press Release: March 13, 2024 – Family Life Radio Receives American Advertising Federation Award

TUCSON, AZ (March 13, 2024) — Family Life Radio (FLR) is celebrating an exciting achievement, winning a Silver Award for branded content at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Tucson chapter […]

Press Release: March 6, 2024 – 1,100 Attend Intentional Love Marriage Date Nights

Hosted by Family Life Radio’s Intentional Living Ministry TUCSON, AZ (March 6, 2024) — Over 500 couples attended the Intentional Love Marriage Date Nights with Dr. Randy Carlson. Attendees learned […]

Press Release: December 20, 2023 – Family Life Radio’s Toy Drive to Benefit 1,500 Children This Christmas

TUCSON, AZ (December 20, 2023) — Over 8,000 unwrapped gifts were collected as part of Family Life Radio’s (FLR) annual Toy Drive. The gifts will go to over 1,500 children […]

Press Release: December 18, 2023 – Family Life Radio Listeners Unite for Acts of Kindness

Family Life Radio Listeners Unite for Acts of Kindness TUCSON, AZ (December 18, 2023) — A mom who unexpectedly lost her husband and many others in need this Christmas season […]

Press Release: November 1, 2023 – Family Life Radio 93.1 FM to Host Launch Event with the Newsboys

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (November 1, 2023) —Grammy nominated Christian music band the Newsboys will perform in Sterling Heights at a special event hosted by Family Life Radio (FLR). […]

Press Release: October 31, 2023 – Family Life Radio Receives Certificate of Excellence for Baby Shower Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (October 31, 2023) —Family Life Radio (FLR) was recognized at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter Impact Awards event on October […]

Press Release: September 12, 2023 – Family Life Radio Sends Listeners to Nashville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exclusive Concert Experience with Christian Recording Artists TUCSON, AZ (September 12, 2023) — Several Family Life Radio (FLR) listeners were treated to a special backyard concert experience […]

Press Release: September 5, 2023 – Family Life Radio Listeners Voice Appreciation for Teachers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (September 5, 2023) — Family Life Radio (FLR) listeners called in from all over the country with their nominations for teachers who have made a […]

Press Release: August 22, 2023 – Family Life Radio Celebrates 40 Years in Albuquerque

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Celebrates 40 Years in Albuquerque On 91.5 FM KFLQ TUCSON, AZ (August 22, 2023) — Family Life Radio (FLR) recently celebrated 40 years of […]

Press Release: August 1, 2023 – Family Life Radio Now Broadcasting in Metro Detroit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Now on 93.1 FM WUFL TUCSON, AZ (August 1, 2023) — Family Life Radio (FLR) is continuing 35 years of radio ministry in metro Detroit and can […]

Press Release: July 18, 2023 – Family Life Radio Listeners Donate Record Number of Baby Gifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In Support of Local Community Pregnancy Centers TUCSON, AZ (July 18, 2023) — Over 37,000 items including diapers, strollers and car seats were donated as part of […]

Press Release: June 28, 2023 – Family Life Radio Certified as a Best Christian Workplace

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (Jun 28, 2023) — Family Life Radio (FLR) is part of a growing group of leaders committed to a flourishing workplace, and for the third […]

Press Release: June 14, 2023 – Family Life Radio Hosts Inaugural Summer Music Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GLENDALE, AZ (Jun 14, 2023) — Grammy award winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and CeCe Winans headlined the Family Life Radio Fest held on Sunday, June […]

Press Release: June 13, 2023 – Detroit 93.1 FM WDRQ Signal Purchased by Family Life Radio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Broadcasting to begin late summer TUCSON, AZ (Jun 13, 2023) —Family Life Radio (FLR) has announced intent to purchase WDRQ in Detroit and will begin airing later […]

Press Release: May 25, 2023 – Family Life Radio Listeners Help 1,037 Children in Haiti

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Listeners Help 1,037 Children in Haiti As part of a Compassion International Fundraiser TUCSON, AZ (May 25, 2023) — One in six children across […]

Press Release: April 26, 2023 – 500 Couples Attend Intentional Love Marriage Date Nights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 500 Couples Attend Intentional Love Marriage Date Nights Hosted by Family Life Radio’s Intentional Living Ministry TUCSON, AZ (April 26, 2023) — Over 1,000 attended the Intentional […]

Press Release: April 18, 2023 – for KING + COUNTRY to Headline Family Life Radio Fest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE for KING + COUNTRY to Headline Family Life Radio Fest TUCSON, AZ (April 18, 2023) — As families ease into summer schedules, with kids out of school […]

Press Release: February 14, 2023 – Family Life Radio Staff Helped Pack 50,000 Meals for Starving Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Staff Helped Pack 50,000 Meals for Starving Children TUCSON, AZ (February 14, 2023) — Family Life Radio (FLR) staff packed thousands of meals as […]

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Press Release: December 13, 2022 – 5,600 Toys Donated by Family Life Radio Listeners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (December 13, 2022) — Over 5,600 unwrapped gifts were collected as part of Family Life Radio’s (FLR) annual Toy Drive. The toys will benefit […]

Family Life Radio Connects Mom with Out of State Family

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (November 1, 2022) —A mom who has not seen her kids or grandkids in seven years will get the chance to this Christmas as part […]

Press Release: September 16, 2022 – Family Life Radio Hosts Concerts in Listeners’ Backyards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUCSON, AZ (September 16, 2022) —Family Life Radio (FLR) hosted private concerts in the homes and backyards of seven families as part of their 4th annual […]

Press Release: June 14, 2022 – Family Life Radio Listeners Celebrate Life by Donating 19,500 Baby Gifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Listeners Celebrate Life by Donating 19,500 Baby Gifts In Support of Local Community Pregnancy Centers TUCSON, AZ (June 14, 2022) — Over 7,000 families […]

Press Release: May 25, 2022 – Family Life Radio’s Kankelfritz Promoted to Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio’s Kankelfritz Promoted to Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer TUCSON, AZ (MAY 25, 2022) —Mike Kankelfritz has been officially promoted to chief broadcast engagement officer at […]

Press Release: May 9, 2022 – Family Life Radio Partners with for King & Country for Sold Out Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Josh Havens from The Afters Visits with Family Life Radio Staff PHOENIX, AZ (MAY 9, 2022) —Family Life Radio (FLR) and for King & Country partnered together […]

Press Release: April 20, 2022 – Josh Havens from The Afters Visits with Family Life Radio Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Josh Havens from The Afters Visits with Family Life Radio Staff TUCSON, AZ (April 22, 2022) — Josh Havens from The Afters recently visited the staff at […]

Press Release: February 23, 2021 – Family Life Radio Listeners Pledge to Support 932 Children through Compassion International

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Listeners Pledge to Support 932 Children through Compassion International TUCSON, AZ (February 23, 2022) — Over 900 children will have food, medical care and […]

Press Release: February 21, 2021 – Family Life Radio Welcomes New Development Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Welcomes New Development Manager TUCSON, AZ (February 21, 2022) — Family Life Radio (FLR) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jessica Toussaint as […]

Press Release: February 17, 2021 – Family Life Radio Staff Helped Pack 34,000 Meals for Starving Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Staff Helped Pack 34,000 Meals for Starving Children TUCSON, AZ (February 16, 2022) — The staff at Family Life Radio (FLR) participated in a […]

Press Release: December 29, 2021 – Family Life Radio President to Assume CEO Role

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio President to Assume CEO Role TUCSON, AZ (December 29, 2021) — As of January 1, 2022, president of Family Life Radio (FLR), Evan Carlson, […]

Press Release: December 8, 2021 -3,800 Toys Collected During Family Life Radio Toy Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3,800 Toys Collected During Family Life Radio Toy Drive TUCSON, AZ (December 8, 2021) — Over 3,8000 unwrapped gifts, including board games, backpacks, puzzles and more, were […]

Press Release: November 16, 2021 -1,500 Attend Intentional Love Marriage Date Nights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1,500 Attend Intentional Love Marriage Date Nights Hosted by Family Life Radio’s Intentional Living Ministry TUCSON, AZ (November 16, 2021) — Over 1,500 attended the Intentional Love […]

Press Release: November 12, 2021 – Family Life Radio Connects Friends Living on Opposite Sides of the Country

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Connects Friends Living on Opposite Sides of the Country TUCSON, AZ (November 12, 2021) — Best friends who have known each other 28 years […]

Press Release: November 2, 2021 – Family Life Radio Holds Prayer Parades Across the Nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Life Radio Holds Prayer Parades Across the Nation TUCSON, AZ (November 2, 2021) —Family Life Radio (FLR) listeners in Arizona, New Mexico and Michigan took their […]

Press Release: October 19, 2021 – Backyard Concerts Made a Splash This Summer

TUCSON, AZ (October 19, 2021) — Seven families were treated to private concerts in the comfort of their own backyards as part of Family Life Radio’s (FLR) annual Summer Personal […]

Press Release: June 17, 2021 – Listeners Celebrate Life by Donating 33,000 Baby Gifts

For Immediate Release In Support of Local Community Pregnancy Centers TUCSON, AZ (June 17, 2021) — Over 1,000 families in 11 states were impacted as part of Family Life Radio’s […]

Press Release: May 6, 2021 – FLR Listeners Help Neighbors in Need

For Immediate Release FLR Listeners Help Neighbors in Need TUCSON, AZ (May 6, 2021) — Nearly twenty Family Life Radio (FLR) listeners helped supply the needs of others through the […]

Press Release: April 25, 2021 – Longtime Family Life Radio On-Air Host to Retire

For Immediate Release Longtime Family Life Radio On-Air Host to Retire TUCSON, AZ (April 25, 2021) — Family Life Radio (FLR) afternoon host and WUGN general manager Peter Brooks is […]

Recognitions & Accomplishments

EFCA

Intentional Life Media (ILM) has the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) accreditation. ECFA is a financial accountability partner for ministries voluntarily seeking accreditation and who are continually demonstrating their commitment to ECFA’s high standards.

Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator link to has rated ILM four stars. This rating is the highest available and indicates the ministry exceeded industry standards as it pertains to financial health, accountability and transparency.

ILM has been certified as one the Best Christian Workplaces.

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Bio for Dr. Randy Carlson

Dr. Randy is the Chairman of Intentional Life Media and is the founder of Intentional Living (Parent Talk, Inc.). His passion is to help people experience life as God intended.

He has written or coauthored seven books: Starved for Affection, Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories, Parent Talk, Father Memories, The Cain & Abel Syndrome, The Power of One Thing and his most recent, Freedom from Hijacked Emotions – Overcoming Anxiety, Anger, and Fear.

Dr. Randy has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a research emphasis on the leadership traits of successful family business owners and leaders. He has taught and consulted with hundreds of family business owners around the country.

He is a licensed marriage and family counselor with a doctorate in counseling psychology and over thirty years of counseling experience. He shares wisdom, encouragement and comfort from God’s Word with people who call in to his daily syndicated Intentional Living program and Podcast where he offers biblical help for living an intentional life in Christ. He has appeared on national radio and television shows such as Good Morning America and Focus on the Family. He also speaks at conferences and seminars around the country.

Dr. Carlson and his wife, Donna, have three grown children and eight grandchildren and reside in Tucson, Arizona. Randy and Donna share a deep commitment to each other, to their family, and to helping others live an intentional life in Christ.

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Bio for Evan Carlson

Evan Carlson is the CEO and President of Intentional Life Media. Growing up in a ministry home, Evan saw firsthand what it means to sacrificially serve in a faith based nonprofit organization and has developed a strong heart for helping people experience hope in Christ. The ministry was founded over 55 years ago by Evan’s grandfather, Warren Bolthouse, and was later led, for multiple decades, by his father, Dr. Randy Carlson. Evan has an MBA from Grand Canyon University and has served in several different roles at Family Life Radio, including as Vice President of Marketing and as Executive Vice President. Evan and his wife, Kelly along with their two daughters, live in Tucson Arizona which is home to the Family Life Radio ministry headquarters.

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