Shine.FM

By Brian McIntyre
Shine.FM Ministry Director

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, we’re reminded of the warmth, light, and hope that Shine.FM brings to so many hearts — and it’s all possible because of you. This summer, we want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to our incredible family of financial supporters. Your generosity doesn’t just keep the music playing; it fills lives with encouragement, faith, and love every single day.
Summer is a season of connection — backyard barbecues, road trips with your favorite tunes, and evenings under the stars. And through it all, Shine.FM is there, offering uplifting songs and powerful messages that remind listeners of God’s constant presence. Whether someone is hearing about Jesus for the first time or simply needs a moment of peace in a busy season, your support ensures Shine.FM remains a steady, hope-filled voice.
Because of you, we’re able to provide not only inspiring music but also community outreach, prayer support, and family-centered programs that touch countless lives. From summer festivals to community events and service projects, your giving fuels ministry beyond the airwaves.
As we move through this beautiful season, we invite you to reflect on the impact you’ve made — and to continue walking alongside us. Every gift matters. Every prayer counts. Together, we’re shining the light of Christ in places it’s needed most.
Thank you for being part of the Shine.FM family. You are making a difference, one song, one story, and one heart at a time. Here’s to a summer filled with joy, hope, and God’s endless love — and to the faithful supporters like you who make it all possible.

One of the greatest gifts we can give others is the wisdom we’ve gathered along the way. Our skills, stories, and lessons learned weren’t meant to be hoarded — they were meant to be shared. When we pass along what we know, we don’t just help one person. We spark a chain reaction of growth, empowerment, and hope.
I was reminded of this on my recent trip to Guatemala with Olivet Nazarene University’s Shalom Project. Alongside a group of ONU media students, we led a media camp for young people, offering hands-on, practical experiences. What struck me wasn’t just their passion for media — it was their hunger to learn, to grow, and to multiply what they were learning into the lives of others.
Whether it was a lesson on podcasting, a conversation about content development, or simply listening to their stories, I saw how powerful it is when we invest in others. Every bit of wisdom shared, every tool passed along, becomes a seed planted in good soil. And those seeds will bear fruit in ways we might never see — in churches, families, communities, and in future leaders still to come.
Jesus modeled this for us. He didn’t build His Kingdom by adding followers one at a time; He multiplied Himself through disciples who would carry His message further than one lifetime could reach.
The challenge for all of us is this: Who are you pouring into? Who are you equipping? Your experiences, mistakes, and victories have incredible value. Don’t keep them to yourself. Share them. Teach someone. Encourage someone. Multiply yourself — and watch what God can do with it.
Here a highlight video from one of the students:

Unprecedented Growth:  The Rise of Christian Radio

Christian music radio is experiencing unprecedented growth, outpacing all other radio formats. While mainstream radio stations struggle to maintain listener engagement, Christian radio stations, like Shine.FM, thrive, drawing in audiences with a connection that goes far beyond entertainment.
Unlike traditional radio formats that focus primarily on trends, Shine.FM provides a sense of community, encouragement, and faith-based inspiration. Listeners aren’t just tuning in for music —they are seeking hope, encouragement, and a deeper connection to their beliefs. This emotional and spiritual bond keeps audiences coming back, creating a loyalty rarely seen in secular formats.
Another key factor in this growth is the personal engagement between hosts and listeners. Shine.FM personalities often share their own faith journeys, offer encouragement, and foster real relationships with their audience. This authenticity sets Shine.FM apart from mainstream radio that often prioritizes celebrity gossip, controversy, or fleeting pop culture trends.
Additionally, Christian music itself has evolved significantly, blending contemporary styles with uplifting lyrics that resonate with a wide demographic. Whether it’s worship or pop-infused praise songs, the genre has expanded to meet listeners where they are — without compromising its message of faith and hope.
Technology has also played a major role in Shine.FM’s growth. Digital streaming, mobile apps, and social media allow us to reach audiences beyond our radio signals, expanding our influence globally. Many listeners turn to Shine.FM not only in their cars but also on smart devices at home, at work, or on the go.
At its core, the success of Shine.FM comes from offering something deeper than entertainment — it provides encouragement, faith, and a sense of belonging. As long as people continue to seek hope, Shine.FM will continue to offer the true HOPE… Jesus!

If you think vibrantly, feel deeply, and concentrate intensely, you can probably create an entire environment in your mind and imagine yourself there.
 
Perhaps you have done so with a hope-filled dream, far-fetched fantasy, or nature-inspired landscape. God has fashioned the human brain to explore imagination and aspiration.
 
What a gift, then, that He reveals Himself in word pictures. His Spirit inspired writers to chronicle visions, communicate prophecies, and capture promises through Scripture.
 
More than mere ink on a page, those words breathe life into my being. The soul is lifted upward, or as my grandmother would say, “transported into the heavenlies.”
 
Casting my gaze to the throne room of the King will always invoke an overwhelming sensation of awe and anticipation. I get the same sense from those to whom it was revealed.
 
I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above Him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. – Isaiah 6
 
At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. And He who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. – Revelation 4
 
I honestly can’t wait to join the scene in heaven and add my voice to the everlasting chorus!
 
“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”
 
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they existed and were created.”
 
“Worthy are You … for You were slain, and by Your blood You ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and You have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
 
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!”
 
“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
 
“Amen!”

Abby

If a person wants to maintain their skillset, certification, or ability, they likely contribute significant measures of time, energy, and resources to stay sharp. For most people, the adage holds true: “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”
 
Lapse in memory, skill, or proficiency often takes place over time due to inactivity. In the same way, spiritual dullness, dryness, or laziness often results from the same sort of idleness.
 
The Bible emphatically summons readers to wake up and warns believers to stay alert, because it is too easy to be blinded, impeded, or defeated by the enemy’s schemes.
 
“You know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime … put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh.” – Romans 13:11-13, 14
 
The only way to remain keenly aware, doctrinally sound, and humbly obedient is to be Spirit-filled and Scripture-saturated. Knowledge of the truth mitigates potential for error.
 
“I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in Him.” – 1 John 1:26-27
 
The Word is a weapon to wield in the battle.
 
“I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” – Psalm 119:11
 
“And take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – Ephesians 6:17
 
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” – 1 Timothy 2:15
 
The same source yields power, provision, and protection back at camp and on the frontlines. The “whole armor of God” includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of readiness given by the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit.
 
And finally, without a doubt, effective soldiers must engage in constant communication with their commander. The directive is to pray “at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication” and to “keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18).
 
The Lord is a Warrior and Defender, King and Conqueror. He will not be crushed, nor those who stand with Him.
 
“For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” – 1 John 5:4-5

Abby

When attempting to describe a person or convey an experience, you might say something along the lines of, “Well, it’s like …”
 
One of the freedoms of human communication involves the combination of language and imagination to illustrate a reality yet unperceived by the hearer. It is often helpful to reference a familiar point of orientation and go from there. “The shops along main street look like a postcard scene” … “That dessert tastes like grandma’s French silk pie” … “She reminds me of so-and-so.”
 
It’s no surprise, then, that God depicts Himself in various terms and likenesses. The human mind cannot comprehend His fullness, so He relates Himself to lesser concepts more easily grasped.
 
For example, Scripture paints God as a sun, a fountain, and a rock.
 
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” – Psalm 84:11
 
“For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light.” – Psalm 36:9

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:2
 
His qualities are displayed like those of a father or mother.
 
“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him.” – Psalm 103:13
 
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.” – Isaiah 49:15
 
He is everything that provides, protects, and preserves.
 
“I am the bread of life … If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” – John 6:48, 51
 
“I am the door of the sheep … If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:7, 9
 
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
 
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” – John 15:1-2

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
 
Indeed, “This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5).
 
All of these combined still portray a mere fraction of God’s existence … yet they help people like me relate to their Maker.
 
As He Himself declares, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end” (Revelation 22:13).

Abby

You may wake up to a house full of children, wave at your neighbor on your way to the mailbox, or engage in casual conversation with the cashier at the store. With people all around, it is easy to understand how life is a social activity.
 
The need for companionship and communion is deep and age-old. God made human beings to be relational from the beginning. “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him’ … So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man He made into a woman and brought her to the man” (Genesis 2:18, 21-22).
 
Psalm 133 expresses the beauty of community: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.”
 
The fellowship of brothers and sisters adopted into the family of God is far more than good company or mutual benefit. It is oneness in Christ.
 
“ … maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism,  one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” – Ephesians 4:3-6
 
The saints are called to love, forgive, and serve one another, all while edifying, exhorting, and encouraging one another in Christ.
 
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
 
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” – Colossians 3:16
 
This beautiful privilege and process requires the gathering of believers, both in large congregations and small groups, as well as one-on-one relationships.
 
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:23-25
 
In my own life, I am abundantly blessed when I sense God’s presence among His people, receive wisdom from their lips, and take comfort in their faith in the Almighty.
 
I could never do life on my own, and praise God, I wasn’t made to.

Abby

Some people are always on the move. Perhaps they are Type A leaders with ambitions and agendas, extroverted personalities with schedules and plans, or rambunctious children with endless energy.
 
In some capacity, I can relate. On the one hand, my brain is constantly buzzing and sitting still is a challenge. On the other, I grow weary running to and fro and recognize my needs and limitations.
 
God is not like that, though. He is always on the move, never idle and never tired. He never sleeps, takes a break, or gets distracted. And the works He does are far from frivolous, thoughtless, or random.
 
In fact, the glory and goodness of God are all around for those with eyes to see. His mercy is over all; His presence saturates creation. The hand of God is neither unable or unwilling; rather, His strong arm is quick to act on behalf of His people and His Name.
 
“The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” – Psalm 145:9
 
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!” – Isaiah 6:3
 
“Ah, Lord God! It is You who have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for You.” – Jeremiah 32:17
 
Eyes of flesh, however, cannot perceive movements of Spirit. So God crucifies the flesh with its passions and desires, softening hearts of stone and restoring sight to blinded eyes.
 
“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” – Romans 8:6
 
“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” – Galatians 5:24
 
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 36:26
 
The human role is simply to seek God and cooperate with His Spirit.
 
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” – Matthew 7:7-8
 
The Healer is in the business of opening blinded eyes, whether physically, spiritually, or both.
 
“The Lord opens the eyes of the blind” (Psalm 146:8) and “the blind receive their sight” (Luke 7:22), for “I came into this world, that those who do not see may see” (John 9:39).
 
May my prayer today be one for every day—that God would uncloud my vision and graciously enable me to witness His power and majesty on display in every aspect and area of life.
 
For Jesus’ words still echo: “My Father is working until now, and I am working” (John 5:17).

Abby

You may treasure something worth remembering, like a family recipe generations old, this week’s grocery list, or the sweet words of a friend. You pull it out or bring it up when you need it, no matter how many times you’ve done it before.
 
Similarly, believers from the dawn of time have cherished God’s promises—memorized faithfully, recited repeatedly, leaned on heavily—not merely for show, nor a matter of religious obligation, but the fruit of a bountiful relationship that necessitates complete dependence.
 
When the world shouts the opposite, the people of God stake their lives on God’s truth. When life overwhelms, they recall what God is like and what He can do. When times are precarious and outcomes uncertain, they seek refuge in the Almighty God.
 
He never fails.
 
Scripture’s hope-filled promises are for each of God’s children.
 
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26
 
“The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life.” – Psalm 121:7
 
“Even to your old age I am He, and to gray hairs I will carry you.” – Isaiah 46:4
 
Even in weakness and sinfulness, the grace of God shines fiercely and brightly to uplift and redeem.
 
“If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
 
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
 
Wisdom He gives freely. Kindness He shares generously.
 
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints.” – Proverbs 2:6-8
 
“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.” – Isaiah 48:17
 
Indeed, “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that he has made” (Psalm 145:9).
 
“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” – Psalm 25:10
 
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.” – Isaiah 30:18
 
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16
 
God, full of goodness, defends, directs, disciplines, answers, equips, helps, loves, heals, and saves. He fights for, makes a way for, and watches over His own, all while filling, protecting, strengthening, and teaching them.
 
How extravagant is His love!

Abby

The constant pressure, frequent chaos, and unrelenting nature of life has many people longing for quiet. If they could just steal a moment of silence, catch their breath for a second, or escape for a weekend, maybe they could feel restored.
 
For me, rest calls to mind the green pastures and still waters of Psalm 23, whose sweet, poetic words have ministered to my heart upon multiple occasions—not only crises of exhaustion and anxiety, but of temptation and tragedy, despair and delight—drawing me back yet again to the peaceful presence of Christ.
 
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
 
The truth is, my wandering heart needs a guide to navigate the terrain of life. My wondering mind needs a voice to unravel the doubt of opposition. And my vulnerable soul needs a guardian to tackle the perils of the journey.
 
What shepherd is equipped, but the Lord? What leader is able, but the Lord? What father is willing, but the Lord?
 
“For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I Myself will search for My sheep and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out My sheep, and I will rescue them.” – Ezekiel 34:11-12
 
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep … I am the good shepherd. I know My own and My own know Me.” – John 10:11, 14
 
“For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” – 1 Peter 2:25
 
The Good Shepherd is gentle, lowly, and tender, yet mighty, fearsome, and accomplished. Not one of His sheep will slip out of His fold, stray from His sight, or be consumed by the enemy. Indeed, He is “the great shepherd of the sheep” (Hebrews 13:20).
 
In His wisdom and grace, He knows His people need rest … protection … security … hope … and He provides it all, in abundance, through green pastures and dark valleys alike.
 
I need nothing, fear nothing, nor prove nothing because I am safe with the Shepherd. He’s got it covered.

Abby