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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 Family Life Radio (FLR), playing fan favorite songs and giving insight into the life of the band and their songs.

Havens told the FLR staff about the testimony of his brother, who was a meth addict for 10 years, but found Christ and has been sober for 15 years and his sister, a former atheist, who found God later in life. Both helped to inspire The Afters newest song, “Say Goodbye (Say Hello).” Havens penned it as a reminder that God can change any heart, with lyrics like “if you’re carrying your past like it’s a ball and chain,” and “there’s mercy like an ocean you can sail away.”

“Hearing the meaning behind The Afters latest song, ‘Say Goodbye (Say Hello),’ gave me goosebumps. It’s the ultimate turnaround story about how God can transform any life, no matter the disparity,” said Mike Kankelfritz, director of programming and morning show host for FLR.

Havens also strummed many of the band’s top hits like “Light Up the Sky,” “Broken Hallelujah” and “When You’re with Me.” He talked about The Afters history together, beginning in the year 2000 in a Starbucks coffee shop. He shared the joys of raising his four kids, two of whom are teenagers, and the struggles faced in today’s world of social media.

The FLR team would like to thank Kai Elmer, senior director of national promotions for Fair Trade Services, for orchestrating the visit.

Contact:
Laura Kruszewski
Family Life Radio
(520) 219-7704
LauraK@flc.org

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 more thanks to the listeners of Family Life Radio (FLR) who pledged their support during a recent Compassion International Sponsorship Drive.

The three-day fundraiser encouraged listeners to change the lives of children who are living in poverty in Hatti – the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The earthquake in 2021 worsened conditions for families, leaving them without access to food, clean water, shelter and more.

“It’s been incredible to see Family Life Radio listeners step up and provide hope to those who are in desperate need of help,” said Mike Kankelfritz, director of programming and morning show host at FLR.

For just five quarters a day, each sponsorship will help a child living in poverty get access to education, clean water, food and chance to see a doctor. The team at Vidare Creative joined with the FLR on air hosts to run the fundraiser.

Contact:
Laura Kruszewski
Family Life Radio
(520) 219-7704
LauraK@flc.org

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 their new development manager, joining the ministry’s marketing team.

Toussaint brings with her to FLR an impressive background in development. She was most recently the program coordinator, students and diversity, at New York University Long Island School of Medicine. She previously served in various development roles at New York University Langone Health.

“We are looking forward to having Jessica on our team! Her creativity and experience will further elevate our donor development efforts, making for an even better experience for our donors. Additionally, her passion to use her faith to motivate and help others will help Family Life Radio and Intentional Living to better connect with our listeners,” said Taylor Anderson, marketing director for Family Life Communications.

Toussaint says, “Media has the capacity and capability to influence. As a Christian, we all have a role to play in conveying the good news to the world. Family Life Radio and Intentional Living lead this well. I am excited at the opportunity to add value and lend my gifts to a ministry that is creating Kingdom impact.”

In her role at FLR, Toussaint will be overseeing donor communications, strategy, initiatives and fundraisers. Her official start date will be Monday, February 21, 2022.

Contact:
Laura Kruszewski
Family Life Radio
(520) 219-7704
LauraK@flc.org

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 recent Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack event, preparing thousands of nutritious meals for the hungry.

The staff joined with members of the community at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene near Tucson, AZ. During their shift alone, the FLR team helped pack over 34,000 meals, which will help 94 children have at least a meal a day for a full year. The event over all saw a total of 1,018,972 meals put together.

“It’s a blessing for us to be able to join together as a team to support this amazing cause, helping to provide hope to kids all over the globe,” said Evan Carlson, president and chief executive officer of FLR.
The meals that were prepared will benefit children in need around across multiple countries in various parts of the world.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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, will also assume the role of chief executive officer (CEO). His father, Dr. Randy Carlson, has been CEO since 1995.

FLR has humble roots dating back to 1966, starting its first broadcast in the basement of the home of Warren and Char Bolthouse, Evan’s grandparents. “It’s a joy for me to be able to continue forward with our mission of reaching and equipping our listeners to live a more intentional life in Christ,” said Evan.

Dr. Carlson will continue in his role as founder and host of the ministries’ Intentional Living program and as the chairman of FLR’s board of directors. “The Board has great confidence in Evan’s leadership, training and experience, and it’s an honor for me to see the ministry continuing into a third generation,” said Dr. Carlson.

Several years ago, FLR’s board of directors appointed a leadership succession committee to assess future needs for the ministry. After completing their work, the succession committee recommended Evan’s appointment as president, which began in November 2018. Evan has an MBA from Grand Canyon University and has served in several different roles at FLR, including as Vice President of Marketing and as Executive Vice President.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 collected as part of Family Life Radio’s (FLR) annual Toy Drive held in nine states from Arizona to Florida. The toys will benefit over 950 children, who otherwise would not receive gifts at Christmas.

In Arizona and Michigan, Youth Haven, a sister ministry of FLR, was the beneficiary. Youth Haven provides life-changing, Christ-centered experiences for disadvantaged children. FLR partnered with several other non-profits in other states including Wings for Life International in New Mexico and The Grant County Holiday Project in Wisconsin. The FLR regional promotion coordinators also held several “drive through” donation events where members of the local community were able to drop off their gifts.

“We enjoy the opportunity to be able to team up with Youth Haven and other community organizations during the Christmas season to bring hope to children in need,” said Evan Carlson, president of FLR.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 Marriage Date Nights with Dr. Randy Carlson. Three separate events were held, one in Tucson, Tempe and another in Phoenix. They were hosted by Intentional Living (IL), a flagship program of Family Life Radio (FLR).

The event has been organized nearly every year over the past decade in various cities across the country. Dr. Randy Carlson, founder of IL, shares with couples the habits it takes to build a successful marriage, how to build long-term relationships and how living intentionally can help them as parents.
Not only did many accept Christ into their hearts for the first time, but several hundred committed to the “One-Thing” challenge for their marriages, vowing to work on that one thing for 30 days (being more patient, understanding and loving to name a few).

“We enjoy creating experiences for our listeners where they can learn what it takes to strengthen their relationships and take a hold of the promises that God has for them,” said Dr. Randy Carlson.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 will be connected again this Christmas season as part of Family Life Radio’s (FLR) Home for the Holidays contest. Rosa in New Mexico was one of the contest winners who entered on behalf her daughter Danielle to be able to see her best friend Lisa, who has stage 4 breast cancer.

Lisa, who has no family and lives in New York, is in the fight of her life. Danielle wanted to bring Lisa to Albuquerque where she would be surrounded by the love and support of friends.

Financial hardships, among other tribulations, have kept people from seeing the people they love most and FLR wanted to step in and help. Three $500 travel vouchers were awarded to listeners who will now be able to visit with their family and friends.

“We hear from so many listeners who haven’t been able to see their family and friends over the past year, many of whom going through life and death struggles. This contest was just one way we could provide hope and bring people together,” said Mike Kankelfritz, director of programming and host of the FLR morning show.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 streets to pray for their cities.

FLR partnered with 4Tucson for the Encircle Tucson with Prayer event held on October 30, praying at some of the city’s most notable locations including City Hall, the University of Arizona and Davis Monthan Airforce Base.

FLR also hosted several prayer parades on Saturday, October 16. Listeners in Arizona’s capital drove the 101-freeway loop and prayed during the One Lap for Phoenix event. In Michigan, people hopped in their cars and took part in FLR’s Capital City Prayer Parade, circling the area on the freeway while praying over their city.

FLR partnered with Stand True 4 Blue and New Mexico Prays to host the Route 66 Prayer Parade – Nehemiah Ride in Albuquerque. Over 45 cars and motorcycles drove the route, believing for God to rebuild the walls of their city, just as God did for the gates of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 4:13-14). FLR also held a live stream with prayer with 11 local pastors connecting into the stream during the event.

“We always love the opportunities that arise when we are able to connect with listeners in our Family Life Radio communities. But to be able to gather in prayer with our audience is an incredible bonus,” said Evan Carlson, president of FLR.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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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 Concerts campaign.

Christian recording artists Jordan St. Cyr, I AM THEY, Leanna Crawford, Josh Baldwin, We Are Messengers, CAIN and Mac Powell performed for FLR listeners in various parts of the country. The winners invited their friends and family and were even treated to dinner.

“What a joy it is to directly connect the listeners with the artists who bring them so much hope and peace through the ministry of their music,” said Sally Barton, chief broadcast engagement officer for FLR.

“Our team really looks forward to this each year and being able to engage so closely with the listeners. We couldn’t have done it without the help of the artists and their labels,” said Brian Neuwirth, national events and promotions director.

FLR worked with BEC Recordings, Provident Label Group, Bethel Music, Capitol Christian Music Group and Word/Curb Records who helped make the campaign a success.

About Family Life Communications
Family Life Radio operates 35 stations in 11 states with an expanding worldwide online audience. The Intentional Living radio program is heard nationwide and conducts marriage and family events throughout the year. For more information, visit myflr.org and theintentionallife.com.

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Check out this recap video we did of the concerts that were held!