99.1 Joy FM

The broadcaster provides a Christian radio format centered around music, faith, and community. Its programming aims to share hope and spiritual guidance with listeners. Concert promotions are a significant element, featuring artists such as Anne Wilson, Third Day (celebrating their 30th Anniversary Tour), and Phil Wickham (on the Song of the Saints Tour). The station also hosts events like “Girls’ Night Out Loud.” A recurring segment, “A Minute In The Word,” offers reflections and insights, emphasizing the importance of protecting one's heart, drawing from Proverbs 4:23. The station’s website features news and stories related to its mission and impact, including a segment titled “Sharing Hope with the Hurting.” The station’s programming includes opportunities for listeners to win tickets to concerts and events, such as a promotion partnering with Pizza Ranch and featuring Anne Wilson. The website highlights “JOY Monday” promotions, offering family fun and ticket giveaways. A significant initiative involves providing “JOY FM Prayer Bears” to children at Mercy Children’s Hospital, a program supported by listener contributions. The station also encourages listeners to share their personal stories in short video submissions. The website serves as a hub for prayer requests and provides access to “The Joy Store,” presumably offering merchandise or resources related to the station’s mission. The broadcaster has a history marked by challenges and resurgence. For three years, Christian music was absent from the local airwaves until the station’s return. The website details an “unlikely comeback” of Christian radio, emphasizing the role of listener support in its continued operation. The station has been on the air for 25 years, during which time it has witnessed and facilitated numerous impactful events and stories, some of which are being shared for the first time. The broadcaster acknowledges that God continues to open unexpected doors, allowing it to expand its reach and influence within the community. The station operates as a listener-supported entity, actively encouraging financial contributions through monthly or one-time donations. The website provides avenues for listeners to stay connected and involved, including opportunities to join the station’s mission. The platform emphasizes the importance of community engagement and outreach, highlighting the impact of listener support in reaching individuals and families. The broadcaster also features a “Music Team Prayer Requests” section, indicating a focus on incorporating prayer into its programming and operations.