OFFICIAL STATION PROFILE
104.5 WBVN
Gospel-Centered. Family-Friendly. Encouraging.
Part of Believer's Voice Network
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About Our Station
WBVN 104.5 FM is a listener-supported Christian radio station serving Southern Illinois with Contemporary Christian music, biblical teaching, family-focused programming, and encouragement throughout the day. Broadcasting since 1990, WBVN combines today’s Christian music with trusted ministry programs, local community information, classic CCM, and specialty programming.
Our mission
To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encourage listeners through Christ-centered Christian music, biblical teaching, family-focused programming, and meaningful connection with the local community.
I would treat that as an Indie Desk-written mission summary, rather than representing it as a verbatim official WBVN mission statement. It closely reflects how WBVN describes its ministry and purpose.
WHAT WE PLAY
Programming
WBVN 104.5 features a Gospel-centered mix of Contemporary Christian music, established CCM favorites, emerging Christian artists, classic Christian music, biblical teaching, and family-focused programming. Specialty programming includes Throwback Thursday, Christian Music Rewind, and Fast Forward, a Friday-night Christian CHR program featuring music with a little more edge.
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ON THE AIR
Artists You’ll Hear
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FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Featured Shows
Throwback Thursday Playlist
with WBVN
Thursday · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Central Time
Two hours of locally programmed classic contemporary Christian music from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
Show detailsChristian Music Rewind
Thursday & Sunday · Thursday 7:00–9:00 PM; Sunday 1:00–3:00 PM · Central Time
A two-hour classic contemporary Christian music program revisiting memorable CCM songs and artists.
Show detailsFast Forward
with Sam
Friday · 7:00–9:00 PM · Central Time
Sam brings an energetic two-hour Christian Hit Radio mix with a little more edge to help listeners kick off the weekend.
Show detailsFocus on the Family
with Jim Daly & John Fuller
Monday–Friday · 6:30 AM & 12:04 PM · Central Time
Daily encouragement and practical, faith-based advice for marriage, parenting, and family life.
Show detailsFamily Talk
with Dr. James Dobson
Monday–Friday & Sunday · Weekdays 9:30 AM & 6:03 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM · Central Time
Biblical guidance for marriage, family, and child development, with conversations intended to strengthen homes and influence culture.
Show detailsLicense to Parent
with Trace Embry & Rich Roszel
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Central Time
Prominent guests join the hosts for sound, biblical parenting advice addressing the challenges facing today’s families.
Show detailsLife, Love, Faith & Family
with Dr. Tim Clinton & Zach Clinton
Monday–Friday & Sunday · Weekdays 6:34 PM; Sunday 12:29 PM · Central Time
Two generations of experience offer engaging, practical advice rooted in timeless biblical truth.
Show detailsTHE VOICES
Meet Our Hosts
Phil Callaway
Host · Laugh Again
Phil Callaway hosts Laugh Again, using humor and storytelling to share a message of hope and joy grounded in a growing relationship with God and His Word.
Jim Daly
Co-host · Focus on the Family
Jim Daly co-hosts Focus on the Family, offering daily encouragement and practical, faith-based guidance for marriage, parenting, and family life.
John Fuller
Co-host · Focus on the Family
John Fuller co-hosts Focus on the Family alongside Jim Daly, helping listeners navigate marriage, parenting, and family life from a Christian perspective.
Dr. James Dobson
Host · Family Talk
Dr. James Dobson hosts Family Talk, a program providing biblical principles and practical guidance for marriage, family relationships, and child development.
Trace Embry
Host · License to Parent
Trace Embry hosts License to Parent, featuring prominent guests and sound, biblical parenting advice for families facing today’s challenges.
Rich Roszel
Co-host · License to Parent
Rich Roszel co-hosts License to Parent with Trace Embry, helping present biblical parenting guidance and conversations for today’s families.
Dr. Tim Clinton
Co-host · Life, Love, Faith & Family
Dr. Tim Clinton co-hosts Life, Love, Faith & Family, combining professional experience with practical advice rooted in timeless biblical truth.
Zach Clinton
Co-host · Life, Love, Faith & Family
Zach Clinton co-hosts Life, Love, Faith & Family, bringing a second-generation perspective to practical conversations about faith, relationships, and family life.
AT A GLANCE
Station Info
- Location
- Marion, Illinois, United States
- Broadcast
- Listener-Supported Christian FM Radio Station
- Frequency
- 104.5 FM
- Network
- Believer's Voice Network
- Coverage
- Marion, Carbondale, Carrier Mills and surrounding Southern Illinois communities.
- Format
- Christian AC
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