One Man’s Mission: Michigan Member Brings Adventist Radio to Kentucky
David Beihl, a member of First Flint Church in Michigan, has launched two new Christian talk radio stations in Kentucky to share the Adventist message—an effort made possible through a network of volunteers and modern broadcasting technology. Though based out of state, Beihl filed permits for the stations in 2021 after a federal application window opened for new FM radio station, s, and launched the two outlets, in Paducah and Williamstown, in 2025.
According to Beihl, this project was inspired by his childhood experience listening to a faith-based radio station in South Carolina that led to hundreds of baptisms.
“When I was growing up in South Carolina, there was a lady there who had the largest AM radio station in our state and used it to win souls for the Lord,” Beihl said. “It was just a really positive thing for the church, and I was inspired by that and wanted to replicate that model. So, during COVID, I had time off and decided to apply.”
The first of the two radio stations, located near Paducah, went live in January of 2025 and reaches a potential audience of 110,000 listeners. The second station, in Williamstown, began broadcasting late April of 2025 and, after upgraded equipment is installed soon, will cover an area of an estimated 140,000 people. Both stations air 24/7 content under the Christian talk radio format.
“We carry content from Family First, including sermons by Adventist evangelists, Bible stories, and call-in shows,” Beihl said. “We also plan to feature short, local segments inviting people to church services.”
While the stations are independent, they benefit from support by Adventist World Radio. Beihl says radio has a unique impact that some other digital platforms don’t.
“Radio is free, anonymous, and effective at reaching demographics that public evangelism sometimes misses,” Beihl said. “It’s not to replace other tools, but it's something God still blesses.”
Running the stations remotely is possible thanks to a team of engineers and administrators spread across several states. Beihl currently oversees seven stations, with others in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and another one coming soon in Iowa.
Though he’s not a professional broadcaster, Beihl attributes the success to teamwork and God’s guidance.
“We couldn’t have done it without God’s help and the generosity of our donors and volunteers,” Beihl said. “Something I’ve learned [from this experience] is if God asks us to do something, we should step out in faith, even if it means taking a small risk.”
Listeners traveling north from Paducah can tune in to WTLG 90.5 FM to hear the station’s programming, and to WNUA 88.5 FM for the Williamstown station. Beihl hopes the stations will continue to connect listeners with the Adventist Church and ultimately lead more people to faith.
