We've recieved quite a few comments about the new radio show and the new "Urban Christian Talk" format (see the message board @ www.heaven1580am.com). Some have

been not so flattering, but most have been overwhelmingly  positive, and that's no exaggeration. But I thought this one listener seemed to sum things up pretty well...

 LISTENER COMMENT: 

(((Let me warn you....it's a long one))) lol


I had no idea that the station format was new nor did I know that y'all were catching a lot of local flack for the change... I was simply logging on JUST to say "GREAT JOB" and discovered all the disgust with the new format.... I've read through some of the comments on this board and I can understand that its disappointing when change comes about.  I can imagine that 1580 has probably been a staple in the DC area for a long

time and that the old format had become a very familiar thing...  So I sympathize with the DC-family... but i pray that you can mourn the loss and embrace the change...because it TRULY IS for the better...

My Testimony...my praise...

I'm not in D.C. so I must admit that I don't have the emotional tie to the old format...but I just wanted to say to the 1580 leaders and show hosts that this station has BLESSED ME!! 

I'd been praying and wishing that our local gospel station would do at least one or two talk shows...they seem to tease us with a topic but won't do a whole show; but it obvious that the people WANT to talk. So I emailed the suggestion the other day....but got no response. 

Shortly thereafter, a myspace buddy informed me of 1580 and it has TRULY been a blessing ever since!!  I love talk radio but I get very fed up with the non-Christian prospective that i have to deal with when I listen to it... So I appreciate having Heaven 1580 to infuse my day with Godly ideas, Godly encouragement, Godly advice, etc.

(((Walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly)))

Don't get me wrong, I love gospel music but I am GLAD to have this option available... and now I've become addicted to this station via internet....  I find myself turning my desk radio off (which is our local gospel station playing music) and tuning in to Ak's show and leave it on there the entire work day.....  I turn it on again when I get home at night to hear the rebroadcasts on the net....  ((((YEAH, I like it JUST THAT much)))))...   So, to the D.C. mourners, you can find Christian music ANYwhere (we have like 4 or 5 in my town)... but your hometown station (1580) is onto something great...  Support them and move with the wave...don't try to jump on after it blows up.  You've already mentioned that you have other Christian music stations there so try to welcome this variety.

I TRULY LOVE THIS STATION and I will promote it from my city and among my friends, family, etc.....  I love the integrity of the hosts...(which shows through their comments and opinions)... I like how  they don't censor the Gospel truth and I pray as the station expands (because it WILL expand GREATLY) that you all promise not to compromise the truth...or muzzle the hosts.

Just know that the cyber community is LOVING THIS... Christian Talk Radio is truly cutting edge and a blessing to the Body of Christ... Be encouraged and keep up the good work.

REMEMBER: God's people are perishing because of a lack of KNOWLEDGE not music...and in the few weeks that I've been listening, this station has been a WEALTH of knowledge!!!