17 Years of Spreading The Good News: The Journey of Gospel4Grampian Radio
For the past 17 years, Gospel4Grampian Radio has served as a beacon of hope, consistently transmitting The Good News of Salvation provided by Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to audiences across the globe. Broadcasting from the heart of Aberdeen, Scotland, the station remains committed to making the Gospel accessible to every language group worldwide.
Gospel4Grampian Radio’s Vision: Sharing the Good News with All
Gospel4Grampian Radio’s vision is far-reaching, extending beyond just broadcasting. The radio station envisions a future where people around the globe will not just listen to the Gospel but also see and experience the Good News for themselves. Gospel4Grampian Radio is steadfastly committed to making the Gospel a tangible reality, bringing the love of Christ to every corner of the world.
Partnership with NEXUS-IBA: Expanding the Broadcast Scope
In April 2021, Gospel4Grampian Radio expanded its broadcasting capabilities by adding Shortwave and Medium Wave broadcasts through NEXUS-IBA and European Gospel Radio. This significant step forward enabled the station to reach a broader audience, particularly those not online. Terrestrial radio, often overlooked, has proven to be a critical tool for reaching a large audience and providing them with a vital touchpoint for spiritual growth.
Weekly Broadcasts on European Gospel Radio
Gospel4Grampian Radio’s 60-minute program airs weekly each Monday on European Gospel Radio. Listeners in Europe can tune in on 7290 kHz Shortwave, 1323 kHz Medium Wave, or via streaming worldwide at 20 and 22 CET. This strategic scheduling allows a broader range of listeners to connect with Gospel4Grampian Radio, helping the station fulfil its vision of spreading the Gospel to all language groups worldwide.
“Your Gospel”: Spreading the Gospel in Multiple Languages
Gospel4Grampian Radio believes that the Gospel is for everyone. This conviction led to the development and expansion of “Your Gospel”, a part of their programming that shares the essence of the Gospel in various languages. With the help of Nexus IBA, Gospel4Grampian Radio has extended its broadcast range and recently added The Gospel in 20 more languages, making significant strides towards realizing its vision.
The Gospel4You Program: Personal Connections to the Word of God
Gospel4You is a unique program on Gospel4Grampian Radio. It includes testimonies of God’s workings in people’s lives, a Gospel message, and prayer. Gospel4You brings the Gospel to life, creating a platform for listeners to connect with the Word of God personally.
Empowering Through “Woac on Air”
As part of its commitment to community empowerment, Gospel4Grampian Radio airs a special segment called “Woac on Air” once a month. This program, led by a group of South African women, reaches out to women and youth worldwide, particularly in Africa, the US, Australia, and through Nexus, Europe. “Woac on Air” offers an inspiring blend of biblical and Christian business principles.
The Power and Reach of Terrestrial Radio
Gospel4Grampian Radio’s Medium Wave broadcasts illustrate the power and reach of terrestrial radio. Under the right atmospheric conditions, fragments of these broadcasts can be picked up on car radios, demonstrating the wide-reaching impact of their work. Gospel4Grampian Radio continues to explore opportunities to extend its reach further and broadcast the Good News far and wide.
As Gospel4Grampian Radio celebrates its 17th year, the station’s commitment to spreading the Good News of Salvation remains unwavering. Serving its listeners by making the Gospel accessible to every language group is their privilege. The future promises more exciting milestones as they continue their divine mission.
NEXUS-IBA's Fully Automated Streaming Control Panel Solution: The Best Available Solution for Low-Cost, Fully Automated Radio Broadcasting
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Our automated radio and audio streaming platform is affordable, easy to use, and packed with features to help you reach a wider audience with your message. It allows you to generate a continuous audio stream or personalized radio online streaming radio station with your preferred material and a dedicated schedule for each day of the week.
Benefits of NEXUS-IBA’s streaming solution
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Talk Radio vs. Liberal Radio vs. Conservative Radio: Unveiling the Political Landscape
Talk radio has emerged as a powerful medium for public discourse, playing a significant role in shaping opinions and disseminating information. It is important to note that the term “talk radio” is politically neutral, encompassing a wide range of content, including conservative, liberal, Christian, and other diverse perspectives. In this article, we will explore the relationships between conservative politics, conservative Christian radio, and the broader landscape of talk radio while emphasizing its neutrality and versatility.
Defining Talk Radio
Talk radio refers to the medium of broadcasting discussions, interviews, and commentary on radio platforms, typically on AM, Medium Wave, and shortwave frequencies. Unlike music-oriented radio stations, talk radio primarily engages listeners through informative, opinionated, and interactive programs. This format allows hosts and listeners to express their thoughts, debate issues, and explore various perspectives.
Political Dimensions: Conservative and Liberal Radio
While talk radio provides a platform for diverse political ideologies, it has gained particular prominence in conservative political discourse. Figures such as Rush Limbaugh and Steve Bannon have left a lasting impact on conservative talk radio. Rush Limbaugh, often hailed as the “king of talk radio,” influenced millions with his conservative viewpoints and captivating style. Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, also made his mark on talk radio, advocating for nationalist and populist ideas.
However, it is crucial to recognize that talk radio is not limited to conservative perspectives. Liberal radio also offers a platform for progressive voices and discussions on social justice, environmental issues, and other liberal agendas. Prominent liberal talk radio hosts such as Thom Hartmann and Rachel Maddow have engaged audiences with their progressive viewpoints and critical analysis of current events.
Christian Radio and Conservative Politics
In talk radio, conservative Christian stations have gained prominence by catering to audiences seeking programming infused with Christian values and politics. These stations often explore family values, religious freedom, pro-life issues, and the intersection of faith and politics.
While conservative Christian radio stations frequently align with conservative politics, it is essential to note that not all Christian radio stations are exclusively affiliated with conservative ideologies. Some Christian stations focus more on faith, spirituality, and community service without a strong political alignment.
The Neutrality of Talk Radio
Despite the association of talk radio with specific political ideologies, it is crucial to emphasize that talk radio as a medium remains politically neutral. The term “talk radio” simply refers to the format of broadcasting discussions on the radio, providing a platform for diverse content and viewpoints. Talk radio stations foster public access and open dialogue, allowing listeners to engage with various perspectives. This environment promotes the free exchange of ideas and encourages critical thinking, empowering individuals to form their own opinions.
Liberal Talk Radio Personalities in the USA
Liberal talk radio personalities on US talk radio have made significant contributions, fostering discussions on social justice, environmental issues, and progressive agendas. Some notable liberal talk radio personalities include Thom Hartmann, Stephanie Miller, and Rachel Maddow.
Thom Hartmann is a well-known figure in liberal talk radio, hosting “The Thom Hartmann Program.” With his progressive views and engaging style, Hartmann tackles various topics, from economic inequality to healthcare reform. He encourages critical thinking and fosters discussions that challenge existing power structures.
Stephanie Miller, host of “The Stephanie Miller Show,” injects humour and wit into her progressive political commentary. Miller engages with listeners through satirical sketches, interviews, and lively discussions. Her show often focuses on current events, social issues, and the intersection of politics and pop culture.
Rachel Maddow, the host of “The Rachel Maddow Show” on MSNBC, is a prominent television personality and a respected voice in liberal talk radio. Maddow combines her in-depth research, sharp analysis, and thoughtful commentary to shed light on political developments and societal issues. Her show serves as a platform for investigative journalism and critical examination of current events.
These liberal talk radio personalities, among others, contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of talk radio, offering alternative viewpoints and challenging conventional wisdom. By providing a space for progressive voices, talk radio facilitates nuanced discussions. It encourages listeners to think critically about social, political, and economic issues.
US conservative talk radio
US talk radio stations have been home to renowned personalities, including Rush Limbaugh and Steve Bannon, who have played significant roles in shaping the medium. Limbaugh, known as the “king of talk radio,” captivated millions with his distinctive voice and unapologetic conservative viewpoints. Hosting “The Rush Limbaugh Show“, he became the highest-rated talk radio host in American history, advocating for limited government intervention and individual liberties. Similarly, Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Trump, made an impact with his show “Breitbart News Daily“, where he championed nationalist and populist ideas.
Rush Limbaugh’s and Steve Bannon’s influence illustrates how famous talk radio personalities can shape political discourse and sway public opinion. Their captivating delivery and unwavering commitment to their ideologies attracted dedicated followers. They established their roles as influential voices within conservative talk radio. However, it is essential to recognize that talk radio encompasses diverse viewpoints and provides a platform for expressing various perspectives.
Within the expansive landscape of talk radio, figures like Limbaugh and Bannon have left a lasting imprint, solidifying their positions as prominent talk radio personalities. They have demonstrated how the medium can be a powerful tool for engaging audiences, challenging prevailing narratives, and shaping public discourse. As listeners, we can explore the breadth of content provided by various talk radio personalities, critically engage with diverse perspectives, and contribute to the ongoing conversation.
Talk Radio on IPAR (International Public Access Radio)
At NEXUS-IBA, we understand that Talk radio, whether conservative, liberal, Christian or of any other nature, is a powerful medium that enables individuals to express their opinions and engage in discussions.
While conservative politics and conservative Christian radio have gained prominence within the talk radio landscape, it is important to remember that “talk radio” remains politically neutral. IPAR, NEXUS-IBA’s Talk Radio channel on AM/Medium Wave and Shortwave, encompasses a broad range of content and provides a platform for diverse voices.
Listeners of IPAR (International Public Acces Radio) worldwide can seek out different perspectives, engage critically, and contribute to the rich tapestry of talk radio. From AM and shortwave frequencies to online streaming, talk radio on our stations continues to evolve, reflecting the ever-changing dynamics of society.
NEXUS-IBA offers a worldwide platform for radio broadcasters, program producers and listeners alike to embrace the opportunities talk radio presents and actively participate in shaping the conversations that define our world.
Radio Evangelism: How To Reach Millions With Your Christian Ministry
We strongly believe that International and Christian broadcasting should not be a money-making opportunity but rather an exciting missionary challenge to spread the Gospel to the poorest and most unreachable corners of the World.
We are broadcasting from Europe to the World! We operate streaming radio and powerful AM (Medium Wave) & Shortwave transmitters for several Christian organizations.
Sharing Jesus through radio
No matter where in the World you want to reach or how soon you need your message to go out, International Radio can help. It’s a powerful evangelizing tool, especially when you can’t send missionaries to remote, dangerous, or war-torn areas.
There are many countries where Christianity is illegal, Christians are persecuted, or it is dangerous for Christians to live. These include communist China, North Korea, Somalia, Lybia, Yemen, Eritrea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, Kashmir, Bhutan, Laos, Burma, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and most Muslim countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We often reach countries at war, like Ukraine and Russia and troubled regions in Asia, East and Central Africa.
Our 150 and 300-kW radio transmitters offer the best coverage for the Middle East, Europe and Africa at a cost-effective price. 300 kW Shortwave provides almost worldwide coverage with just one broadcast. We can extend our European range to countries like India, China, the Americas and the Pacific by using highly directional antennas and high-power modern digital transmitters.
What can European Gospel Radio do for your mission?
European Gospel Radio (EGR) is an international public service promoted by NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association, a non-denominational, strictly non-profit and mostly volunteer organization that has operated since 1979 from Milan, Italy.
Our mission is to help you teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the World on Shortwave, AM (Medium Wave) radio, satellite and Internet streaming.
Access to EGR is open to all with a Christian message to broadcast to the World, regardless of denomination or Church affiliation. We are a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help any organization spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing an international broadcasting platform for people to share their faith through world radio or streaming live.
If you have a Christian message that you would like to share with the World, we would love to help you.
Teaching God’s Word & Worship around the World on Christian Radio
We assist Christian preachers, Pastors, Churches, radio stations, podcasters and individual program producers globally in airing their programs on Shortwave, AM, and Medium Wave radio and stream them all over the World.
Christian Radio WorldWide: Are you ready?
If you need help evaluating your international broadcasting options, you can schedule a 15 min FREE consultation with a NEXUS-IBA or EGR specialist.
We would be happy to call you back at a convenient time and answer any questions you have about broadcasting your Christian message worldwide.
Ask us how to Bring the Gospel to Every Nation Through Radio
We are based in Europe, so if you are in a different time zone, don’t hesitate to contact us by email or through our contact us form, and we can arrange a time to speak with you by phone or email is convenient for you.
We are available to answer any specific or additional questions you may have. If you produce or broadcast religious programs and are looking for Internet, Shortwave or International AM/Medium Wave radio coverage or satellite TV in Europe and the USA, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have, specific or otherwise. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you create or air religious programs and require Internet, Shortwave, or International AM/Medium Wave radio coverage or satellite TV in Europe, Asia or Africa.
A WorldWide Christian Broadcasting Network: Tap into a large, International Christian Radio audience
As the Internet and media continue to fragment, traditional ways of broadcasting your message on local FM or AM radio are becoming increasingly ineffective.
However, many areas are still not covered by the Internet, local FM or AM radio and TV. This is especially true in the less developed regions of Africa, Asia/Pacific and Europe.
World Radio station airtime: Want your own Christian radio station?
European Gospel Radio (EGR) is a premier Christian station and Christian Broadcasting Network, reaching millions of people in Europe and worldwide. EGR offers Christian broadcasters, particularly independent Christian radio producers, Pastors, Preachers, and Churches from around the World, a more effective way of communicating with new, existing, and additional listeners worldwide.
EGR offers Christian Radio Airtime combining several different media outlets with one package, including Free Streaming on the Internet for every program aired on our International (Shortwave) broadcasting service. This enables any Christian radio producer to reach also a faithful audience at home (via Internet streaming) in Europe, Africa, Asia/Pacific or any specific target around the World.
A World Radio network for your Christian radio programs
We operate highly directive antennas and high-power, modern transmitters up to 300,000 Watts, beaming several millions of Watts in Effective Radiated Power (ERP) into any desired target, reaching cost-effectively any continent or any specific country or region in the World.
EGR can and will help you deliver your Christian message via its Christian broadcasting network to millions of listeners in poor and underdeveloped areas around the World.
Shortwave and AM/Medium Wave Radio airtime is available now on EGR
By only using local media to preach the Gospel and airing your sermon on a local FM, AM or TV channel, you are missing out on millions of listeners worldwide and a faithful audience abroad that you can evangelize outside the coverage of your local station.
Whether you wish to reach Asia, Africa or Europe, or outreach in times of war and conflicts, or broadcast to Islamic or dangerous countries where you can’t send missionaries, we can offer a broadcast package to reach all nations worldwide.
NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association operates European Gospel Radio from Milan, Italy and Dublin, Ireland. EGR has a truly non-profit and missionary spirit to help you evangelize any corner of the World.
Want your own radio station?
Contact us today if you wish to learn more and join us, as all Christian broadcasters who trust us and have used our media daily since 1979.
This is an invitation for indeed missionary organizations, not in search of financial rewards from their US audiences.
If you want to share your Christian message of Salvation with others, consider joining European Gospel Radio today. This is a great way to reach out to people all over the World and let them know about your faith.
Do you love God or money?
We believe that becoming wealthy should not be a priority for Preachers and Pastors. We would like Churches, Pastors and Radio Ministries that have a missionary focus on joining our Christian network, as we feel they will have the most positive influence on our worldwide audience.
If you want to raise funds primarily through a radio broadcast to Europe, Africa, or Asia, we strongly discourage bringing your program to European Gospel Radio. The results will be disappointing as our target is not the United States of America (USA).
Most of our listeners in Asia and Africa do not have a bank account or credit card and cannot send you any checks in the mail. They live in remote areas without electricity, cell phones, and email or web access. Europeans are tight with their money and sceptical of appeals for donations. This is simply the way society is.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would refrain from contacting us if you intend to do Christian fundraising or make a profit.
Donate to support Cristian Media WorldWide!
If you’re not a broadcaster or program producer but would still like to support us, you can donate to European Gospel Radio. This will help us continue expanding our outreach to even more African, Asia/Pacific countries and Europe.
NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association is a non-profit association of international broadcasters and media producers that owns and operates European Gospel Radio. If you would like to donate, you can do so via PayPal by following the link below. You can donate in US Dollars or Euros using your credit or debit card or your PayPal account (registration for PayPal is NOT required).
European Gospel Radio presents: Gospel Miracle Time: a 30 minute inspiring radio program produced by John and Pam Bayliss.
About Gospel Miracle Time radio program
Gospel Miracle Time radio program features music and Christian messages from New Zealand. In his weekly program over European Gospel Radio, John Bayliss brings the message of Jesus Christ and God’s love for all of us to listeners worldwide on Shortwave and locally on Medium Wave to Southern and Central Europe.
About John Bayliss
John Bayliss is a self-employed constructor living in New Zealand. With his wife Pam, a grown-up family of two, and two grandchildren, John has been privately financing his short-term Christian missions and radio to bring the word of God on radio around the world. During his travels around Asia, ranging from ten days to seven weeks and more than 13 times, John has been a missionary in the Philippines, India, Indonesia and Northern Thailand.
John and Pam suffered the tremendous loss of their daughter, but she was an enormous help in getting John to the mission field to be an Evangelist. John has never been to any Bible School. He was trained up on the mission fields by an Evangelist, who taught him how to bring a message that gave listeners faith to receive Christ as Lord and their healing. Many came to accept Christ as their Lord. Many received their miracle of healing from the Lord. These mission fields were John’s own Bible School.
Taken along the northern Thailand border of Myanmar (Burma), the people shown in this picture are refugees from Myanmar. John Bayliss preached to them, and they prayed for all the sick. It was the first time Christians prayed for them; many came up for prayer before John had even finished preaching. John is not tall, just 5ft. 5 inches or 1.66 m, but these people were tiny!
John had many street meetings with this Pastor with many signs-wonders & healing miracles. Also, in his Church, the Philippines.
Gospel Miracle schedule
Gospel Miracle Time is aired weekly on European Gospel Radio, a service provided by NEXUS-IBA, currently on 7295 kHz (Shortwave) and simulcasted on 1323 kHz (Medium Wave) to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East each Saturday at 19:30 and 20:30 Central European Time.
As of February 2023, Gospel Miracle Time for Asia is also aired on Sunday at 15:00 UTC on 15375 kHz to Asia and the Pacific. Outside these targets, listeners may listen live from Internet Radio NEXUS or on All Gospel Radio for random weekly repeats.
European Gospel Radio QSL card
Do you have comments or wish to receive our e-QSL card? Send us comments on this program and a correct reception report, and we will gladly send you our EGR e-QSL card.
Please send your reception report to reports@nexus.org or send a QSL request online and make sure you mention this or any European Gospel Radio program you heard on our channels on Shortwave or Medium Wave. Check our schedules for frequency and all details of our daily broadcasts.
Gospel Miracle Time was last modified: October 20th, 2023 by NEXUS-IBA Editor
Dario Monferini visiting Ràdio Nacional d’Andorra during the 2019 EDXC meeting in Andorra
Dario Monferini has died after a long illness at Centro Girola close to his home in Milano. He was best known for being a DXer and editor of the PlayDX newsletter (and later the Play-DX blog) that he founded in 1975. He has been hospitalised and trying to recover at Centro Girola in Milano for several months before his sudden death on Monday, October 22, 2022.
Dario suffered a few strokes since June 2020 and became isolated at Centro Girola during COVID. Unfortunately, his medical situation never improved, as he spent COVID wholly isolated inside the rehabilitation centre and could not get back onto his feet for the last two years.
Since early September 2020, Dario has been recovering in a hospital in Bollate, just outside Milan. He could not walk and could only move around in a wheelchair. It was not an easy job to get in touch with him because he initially did not have a phone or PC. As Dario does not have a direct family, he was put under legal supervision, and a lawyer took care of his affairs.
During most of 2020 and 2021, visitors were not allowed in hospitals due to COVID-19. As a result, communication with Dario was not easy and very intermittent, as sometimes Dario could not recharge his phone for days. Dialling and answering calls were also difficult for him due to reduced mobility.
In late October 2020, Dario had a second stroke, but his mind remained strong and active. A few friends managed to visit him after the COVID isolation, including his long-time friend and EDXC Assistant Secretary General Christian Ghibaudo. We at NEXUS-IBA managed to keep in contact through the occasional phone call and WhatsApp and smuggled a massive package of sweets for Christmas into his rehabilitation centre.
Dario Monferini (left) and Christian Ghibaudo at the 2019 EDXC conference in Andorra
Dario Monferini’s early days as a DXer and DX radio editor
Dario Monferini became a Dxer and started listening to foreign Medium Wave stations in 1970. Initially, he started listening to MW station from Spain. He sent letters and reception reports to several radio stations and started collecting many “souvenirs” that were usually sent to him with a station’s QSL card.
After that, he upgraded his receiver and got passionate about receiving DX signals on Shortwave from South America. He particularly enjoyed listening to the joyful music of fare-away countries.
It was in 1980 that he started his collaboration with the Italian Millecanali radio magazine, a well-known publication in Italy. Radio stations were growing in number along the Italian peninsula at that time.
His task was to create a database of all private radio stations on FM that were growing in number along the Italian peninsula. At that time, he had no computer, only pencil and paper and his faithful typewriter that he also used to edit his homemade weekly editions of the Play DX magazine.
After that, Dario started collecting QSL cards, pennants and stickers from stations broadcasting on Medium Wave and Shortwave worldwide, not only stations broadcasting in Spanish as he did at the beginning of his career as a DXer.
The late ’90s and 2000’s
In 1990 and after 2000, several shortwave stations closed down transmissions, especially smaller stations in South America, mainly due to a lack of spare parts for their transmitters. So Dario’s interest moved again to listening to distant signals from FM radio stations, often brought in from thousands of kilometres by troposphere-enhanced reception caused by E-skip or meteor scatter.
Tropospheric ducting happens when a temperature inversion in the troposphere (the lowest layer of the atmosphere) helps FM/TV signals travel farther than usual. A temperature inversion is a reversal of the average decrease in temperature with height caused by several factors, including cooling due to adiabatic contraction and warming due to sunlight. This phenomenon can generate radio waves to be refracted towards the Earth rather than up into space, known as tropospheric propagation.
Dario travelled a lot, especially during the summer, to better listen to this type of long-distance FM propagation, i.e. in the Balearic islands in Spain, Scandinavia and far away in Peru, New Zealand and Canada. Dario has been a member of the European DX Council for several years. We spent some time with him at the latest EDXC meeting in Andorra in September 2019. That was Darios’ last trip before COVID-19 and his hospitalisation.
Dario Monferini has also been writing for the Italian magazine Monitor and cooperated with the World Radio & TV Handbook (WRTH), which he secured in multiple copies and also made available to Italian listeners at discounted prices.
Dario has also been a radio producer. For some time, he edited a radio edition of the Play DX magazine that was broadcasted over IRRS-Shortwave on 9815 kHz back in 1989 and 1990.
In lasting memory of Dario Monferini
The death of Dario Monferini has come as a shock to those involved in shortwave radio. Blogs announced the passing of Dario on the morning of October 17, 2022, after the news was spread rapidly via social media. Dario was a well-known DXer worldwide whose contribution to the hobby is well-documented.
In memory of Dario Monferini, we are scheduling replays of some of his broadcasts in Italian and English during the weekends of October 22-23 and October 28-29, 2022, on our Shortwave and Medium Wave frequencies and via streaming.
Dario’s funeral was held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Church of San Nicola Vescovo, at 08:30 AM in via Livigno 21, Milano.
RIP, and thanks for all the excellent work promoting radio and DXing worldwide. Stay tuned, Dario, and please, send us another reception report from Heaven!
Play DX editor Dario Monferini died on October 17, 2022, at the age of 72 was last modified: October 15th, 2023 by NEXUS-IBA Editor
