On a Wing and a Prayer

“People knew the need was real, he explains. “Having lived through the earthquake, they understood the need. They knew we had to keep our doors open, so they went the extra mile.”

The mission also branched out into radio, but not just the tried-and-true Christian stations. Because UGM has developed a solid reputation within its community and can show results and success stories, Carpenter decided to go with secular stations too, including jazz, classical and adult contemporary.