Encouraging Radio is a free app from Positive Alternative Radio that puts the ministry's listener-supported Christian stations in one place.^1 You can scan Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel streams — Spirit FM, Walk FM, WCQR, WPER, and Joy FM — plus Positive Gold for CCM classics and The Gift, a Christmas channel that plays all year.^2
The late Dr. Vernon H. Baker and his wife Virginia founded PAR in 1985 after building their first station in Christiansburg, Virginia in 1957.^3 Their son Eddie Baker now serves as President and CEO, and PAR's listener-supported stations reach Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky.^3 Adam McCain, a PAR team member for 15 years, serves as chief operating officer.^8 The ministry exists to create experiences that inspire people to live passionately for Jesus Christ.^4
The app also carries encouraging podcasts such as Jesus Fix It and Quirks, Bumps & Bruises, and an Impact section that points listeners toward local ways to serve.^1^6 Listen on iPhone, iPad, Android, the web, Alexa and Google speakers, and Smart TVs including Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.^7 There is no subscription: the app is free and the stations are listener-supported.^1
