OFFICIAL STATION PROFILE
104.9 The River
Uplifting and Encouraging®
Part of River Radio
ABOUT
About Our Station
WCVO-FM 104.9 The River is a nonprofit Contemporary Christian radio station based in Gahanna, Ohio, serving Columbus and Central Ohio. Owned and operated by River Radio Ministries, the station combines uplifting Christian music, relatable local personalities, listener-supported ministry and community outreach designed to help people grow closer to Jesus.
Our mission
To show people who Jesus really is so they will grow closer to Him through uplifting music, relatable content and community ministry.
WHAT WE PLAY
Programming
The River is a Christian Adult Contemporary station featuring faith-based pop, pop/rock, R&B, contemporary and worship music. Its programming combines uplifting music with relatable local personalities, listener feedback through the River Music Team and faith-centered community content.
Christian AC
ON THE AIR
Artists You’ll Hear
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Featured Shows
The River Morning Show
with Josh Hooper and Hannah
Monday–Friday · 5:00–10:00 AM · Eastern
A hope-filled morning show with encouragement, real conversation, humor and uplifting Christian music.
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Middays with Joe Cheesman
with Joe Cheesman
Monday–Friday · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Eastern
Uplifting Christian music and friendly midday company for Central Ohio listeners.
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Afternoons with Hailey
with Hailey Reid
Monday–Friday · Afternoons · Eastern
Encouragement, relatable conversation and uplifting Christian music for the afternoon drive.
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The River Music Team Top 20
with Hailey Reid
Saturday and Sunday · Sat 11 AM–1 PM; Sun 12–2 PM · Eastern
A listener-informed countdown of twenty favorite songs heard on The River.
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REnew Sunday Mornings
Sunday · Sunday mornings · Eastern
A faith-centered Sunday morning program created to renew and encourage listeners.
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Sundays with Greg Murray
with Greg Murray
Sunday · 12:00–4:00 PM · Eastern
Sunday afternoon encouragement and uplifting Christian music with Greg Murray.
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Sunday Evenings with LauraLee
with LauraLee
Sunday · 8:00 PM–midnight · Eastern
An uplifting Sunday evening with Christian music and friendly conversation.
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The Brant Hansen Show
with Brant Hansen and Sherri Lynn
Eastern
Thoughtful, funny and encouraging conversation about faith, life and following Jesus.
Show detailsTHE VOICES
Meet Our Hosts
Josh Hooper
Program Director and Morning Show Host · The River Morning Show
Josh brings hope, humor and honest conversation to mornings on The River. He enjoys family life, Cleveland sports, adventure movies, good coffee and time with his dog Ollie.
Hannah
Morning Show Co-Host · The River Morning Show
Hannah co-hosts The River Morning Show with authentic, hopeful conversation, encouragement and a warm sense of humor.
Joe Cheesman
Midday Host · Middays with Joe Cheesman
Joe keeps listeners company through the middle of the day with uplifting Christian music and friendly conversation.
LauraLee
Sunday Evening Host · Sunday Evenings with LauraLee
LauraLee is a wife and mother who enjoys family life, theater and track events, crafts, walking, reading, journaling, knitting, scrapbooking and baking.
Brant Hansen
Host · The Brant Hansen Show
Brant is an award-winning radio host, author, husband and dad known for thoughtful, funny and encouraging conversations about faith and everyday life.
Sherri Lynn
Co-Host · The Brant Hansen Show
Sherri Lynn is a broadcast professional, writer, director and stand-up comedian who brings insight, warmth and humor to The Brant Hansen Show.
AT A GLANCE
Station Info
- Location
- Gahanna, Ohio, United States
- Broadcast
- Noncommercial Christian FM Radio Station
- Frequency
- 104.9 FM
- Network
- River Radio
- Coverage
- Gahanna, Columbus and communities across Central Ohio, with online listening through River Radio.
- Format
- Christian AC
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