Comments on: WCTL holds its own in trying times for religious radio http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/ Erie media blog - Connecting creators and consumers Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:46:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tom Lavery http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-307 Tom Lavery Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:28:48 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-307 WWOW had a secular talk format before going with True Oldies then went with the all Catholic format. I do believe their morning show is the only non religious program on the station. WWOW had a secular talk format before going with True Oldies then went with the all Catholic format. I do believe their morning show is the only non religious program on the station.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Lynn Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:06:24 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-305 Hey Joel, I work for Salem in the web division and I know that all of us here are praying for our stations employees. Our executives are doing what they can and they are an AMAZING group of men and women who want to support their employees. I echo what you said....Keep the faith! Hey Joel,

I work for Salem in the web division and I know that all of us here are praying for our stations employees. Our executives are doing what they can and they are an AMAZING group of men and women who want to support their employees. I echo what you said….Keep the faith!

]]> By: Jim G http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Jim G Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:48:02 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-304 Boy how many formats has 1360 had? For the longest time they were an old school Country station (whatever happened to Ken Vaughn?). Then for a while they carried Scott Shannon's "True Oldies" channel...then they had something else recently, but I forget what it was. "Walk on water radio"...I like that 8-) Boy how many formats has 1360 had? For the longest time they were an old school Country station (whatever happened to Ken Vaughn?). Then for a while they carried Scott Shannon’s “True Oldies” channel…then they had something else recently, but I forget what it was.

“Walk on water radio”…I like that 8-)

]]> By: Ray D. http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Ray D. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:12:35 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-303 Max, Let me offer a theory. Roman Catholicism doesn't translate to radio very well, because it is different in several ways from Protestantism. If you go into most serious Protestant churches, the emphasis will be on the sermon. The sermon will be anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour. Because Protestants are Word-centered, radio is a natural fit. Catholic services are more centered on the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The sermon, or homily, is typically much shorter. It is more obvious that you have to be there to, not just be at a distance listening. These difference are most obvious in worship, but they also affect other areas of life, including what we listen to and how we listen. So with some rare exceptions, I expect that radio will be more Protestant than Catholic. As an evangelical Protestant in a church that practices weekly communion, I can feel this tension. Radio teachers, even if they are very good, seem "disembodied" to me. I would much rather be taught by my local pastor than some guy on the radio. Max,

Let me offer a theory. Roman Catholicism doesn’t translate to radio very well, because it is different in several ways from Protestantism.

If you go into most serious Protestant churches, the emphasis will be on the sermon. The sermon will be anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour. Because Protestants are Word-centered, radio is a natural fit.

Catholic services are more centered on the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The sermon, or homily, is typically much shorter. It is more obvious that you have to be there to, not just be at a distance listening.

These difference are most obvious in worship, but they also affect other areas of life, including what we listen to and how we listen. So with some rare exceptions, I expect that radio will be more Protestant than Catholic.

As an evangelical Protestant in a church that practices weekly communion, I can feel this tension. Radio teachers, even if they are very good, seem “disembodied” to me. I would much rather be taught by my local pastor than some guy on the radio.

]]> By: Paul http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Paul Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-301 WWOW (walk on water radio) 1360 AM is EWTN out of Connueat Ohio a 5000 watt daytime only which comes in west Erie fairly clear WWOW (walk on water radio) 1360 AM is EWTN out of Connueat Ohio a 5000 watt daytime only which comes in west Erie fairly clear

]]> By: joel http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-298 joel Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:29:15 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-298 max, great question... First, know that we had a significant percentage of Catholic listeners to WCTL when I was there, representing nearly every parish in the listening area, attracted by the positive music and message. Secondly, there are a few fine Catholic networks out there: EWTN Radio: http://www.ewtn.com/wewn/index.htm Ave Maria Radio: http://www.avemariaradio.net/ Relevant Radio: http://www.relevantradio.com/ Finally, according to the FCC database, there are applicants to the latest non-commercial window that are proposing Catholic radio stations in our area. Most significant is Vision IDX's app for 90.1 in Edinboro, youth leader Greg Schlueter's outfit. max, great question…
First, know that we had a significant percentage of Catholic listeners to WCTL when I was there, representing nearly every parish in the listening area, attracted by the positive music and message.
Secondly, there are a few fine Catholic networks out there:
EWTN Radio: http://www.ewtn.com/wewn/index.htm
Ave Maria Radio: http://www.avemariaradio.net/
Relevant Radio: http://www.relevantradio.com/
Finally, according to the FCC database, there are applicants to the latest non-commercial window that are proposing Catholic radio stations in our area. Most significant is Vision IDX’s app for 90.1 in Edinboro, youth leader Greg Schlueter’s outfit.

]]> By: max http://www.pressandtower.com/2008/10/wctl-holds-its-own-in-trying-times-for-religious-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-297 max Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:37:18 +0000 http://www.pressandtower.com/?p=304#comment-297 It's interesting that all these stations are Fundamentalist/Protestant types. I wonder why the Roman Catholic Church doesn't have some kind of radio presence. There certainly are enough Catholics...not only around here but nationwide...so the audience would definitely be there. It’s interesting that all these stations are Fundamentalist/Protestant types. I wonder why the Roman Catholic Church doesn’t have some kind of radio presence. There certainly are enough Catholics…not only around here but nationwide…so the audience would definitely be there.

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