WCQR April2025 Experiences

APRIL 2025

Emmett’s “Surviversary” Parade!

Learn more about Emmett on page 2.

Here’s the proof!

This is proof that music on 88.3 WCQR makes a positive difference. On April 1st, we posted a video on social media that Alexandra shared with us. It shows her daughter grooving to the music on WCQR. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

And then on April 9th, we were tagged in an adorable Instagram story of a mom asking her child who he’s singing to while they’re listening to 88.3 WCQR in the car. You could hear her saying “Are you singing to Jesus?”

“We love you guys and love the station! It’s ministered to our families’ lives in more ways than we can even begin to describe!”

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A message from Emmett’s mom: “Good morning! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for taking time out of your Sunday to come show your support (and the station’s support) for Emmett and our family! That meant so much to all of us! We love you guys and love the station! It’s ministered to our families’ lives in more ways than we can even begin to describe! So, again, thank you for coming out and showing love and support for our family! Thank you again for everything!”

-Alisha

Emmett’s “Surviversary” Parade A year ago, we received a call from a donor saying that his grandson had been in a horrible accident with a lawn mower. The family was afraid he would lose his leg. We battled in prayer alongside his family, and he is doing well! He had a parade to commemorate his miraculous survival, and we of course had to attend!

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Many friends on social media helped us wish Josh Locklear a Happy Birthday!

A Note from Rhonda: A listener named Ed called this morning right after a break - he was emotional and asked if we could share what was just said on the air. I sent him what I had said and this was his response: (peep the last name!)

“Thank you for sending this to me. All my life I have heard “let go and let God” but not so much on how to “let go”. This is probably one of the best things I’ve heard relating to that. If I can live this, I feel like the rest of my problems will go away automatically.

Which means that I very well may have finally found the root of my own problems that I have caused myself. Thank you all so so much for everything. God Bless all of the WCQR family.”

- Ed Nicodemus

“Happy Birthday . Hope the day was amazing and the year ahead full of God’s blessing!” - Pat “Happiest of Birthdays Josh! You are still just a young’un as my mom used to say! Lol! Have a blessed day!”

- Teresa McConnell (Plus other messages from Janice, Carla, Beckie, Cindy, Shelley, Melissa & Tammy.)

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Messaging through the App: This is a nice message we received through the 88.3 WCQR app:

“Hi this is Hunter. I just want to let you guys know that you are the best on bad days.

I love to listen to this music. So thank you.”

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Making an impact on Instagram: We were tagged in this lovely story on Instagram.

A Prayer that Helped On the 25th, we posted this prayer on social media. Then, we received this message from someone in our donor family:

“Thank you for sharing that prayer tonight. My Sister in law committed suicide this week and it’s been really hard. I appreciate that post.” - Jessica

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A Wow God Story The following is a Wow God story that a listener shared with us recently.

“On April 19th, my friend and I were spending time at her house.

eating and was difficult to wake up. Then he started struggling to

She lives near a feral cat colony and there were several momma cats

breathe. I took him back to the vet on April 22 early in the morning.

that had kittens around her house. We noticed one of those cats that

They recommended putting him to sleep because they believed

had three tiny kittens on April 17th was injured. She was so feral we

trying to save him would be unsuccessful and may only prolong his

couldn’t get near enough to her to see how bad her injuries were but

suffering. So I chose to let them help him pass on. Watching my

one of her kittens was missing completely and the other two were

beautiful little kitty die was terrible and heartbreaking.

scattered and super cold and crying. We waited from a distance to see if momma cat would go and gather them up and care for them, but she didn’t. Finally we tried to give them to another cat who had kittens around the same time. That cat only accepted one kitten.

So we eventually took the remaining kitten to the emergency vet in Bristol and got kitten milk and a bottle to care for the baby ourselves.

I had done this one time before a long time ago.

I was so angry at God. I told Him so. Even if I was also grateful for having the opportunity to steward a tiny little part of His creation.

But I was still angry. Why give me a cat only to take it right away when He knew how much I wanted a cat. Why let me love something so much?

I went home after that feeling empty and sobbing. I still had a wedding to attend that evening around 6pm. I didn’t want to go

It was hard not to get attached. I had wanted a cat for a long time. I

because my heart was so full of grief. And as I got in my car around

was exhausted getting up every two hours with a teeny fur baby had

5:33pm, I just began to wrestle in my heart with everything. Telling

to be carefully tended to. I fell in love with its little paws and nose.

God that I hated death and death was ugly. Wondering if it even

It’s sweet little purrs and meows. I think in my head I was already

mattered to Him because it was just a tiny kitten. Wondering if my

planning our adventures together. I took him to my own vet for a

broken heart and grief mattered to Him. And grief is grief, no matter

check up and was told he looked great. I named him Shalom—a

what it is over. And it reminded me of other losses that were not so

Hebrew word that means many things. Hello. Goodbye. Peace. And

recent.

when said twice in a row even perfect peace.

But even with the right info and doing all I could, the kitten started

Right in the middle of all of that pain, doubt and anger….the song Oh Death by MercyMe started playing on 88.3 WCQR.

to fade the same day the vet said he was healthy. Shalom stopped

I was overcome. If I had left sooner or later, I might not have heard it. But I felt like God had seen me and heard me. That He wanted to remind me that death is horrible and ugly and that He understood my pain and even my anger. But He had defeated it.

Now I don’t know what this means for a tiny kitten. But I do know what my God can do. I was reminded He works things out for good and He can even do good with the love and loss I had over a tiny 6 day old kitten. I think maybe He even led me somehow to the name I had picked—Shalom. I think any time we learn to steward what He has given us and love what He loves, it please Him. Here is a picture of my tiny kitten. Maybe when people hear this story, they will remember that no matter how much pain they go through, God is near and they are not alone in it.”

- Kisha Smith

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A Sweet “Thank You” I received this email and picture today from Vanessa. Her 7 year-old daughter, Josie, called and left me the sweetest voice mail back in January when I was really sick. She said she was praying for me and that she missed me. I stayed in communication with Vanessa and gave them both a station tour last week. I was able to bless them with 2 tickets to see Colton Dixon and they were so excited!

“Thank you so much for the concert tickets!! It was a wonderful show! It was acoustic and each artist talked to the crowd. I had never heard of Cade Thompson or The Sound before but they were very good. I’m certainly going to keep listening!” - Vanessa School Prayer Zone Love!

LISTEN TO “OH DEATH”

from Jamie through the Share Your Story on the website: “I sent in a school prayer request for my daughter Raelynn Jenkins at Jonesborough Elementary school a little over a week ago. Well this morning on her way to school Her and her dad were running late but God ALWAYS has a purpose, and perfect timing even when we’re late!! They both got to hear you all announcing her name and school not only did this make her day 100% but the song played afterwords was I am redeemed which made her dad’s day also! They both were reminded of how good God is all the time even when we’re running late. His timing is perfect! My daughter has been such a blessing to us and our entire family far more then she realizes! Thank you all for what you do everyday and for your prayers were just truly blessed for your radio station!”

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Spring Fundraiser 2025 - “Made for More”

My donation is made in memory of my daughter, Heather Chapman Smith. She was 32 when she passed away 29 Jan. She has a 19 month old son and 7 yr daughter and WCQR provides encouragement for them. Thank You.

- Ray I have been listening for days, and heard that a lady named Deena made a donation. My sister’s name was Deena and we sang Ann Wilson’s “Strong” while she was in the hospital last year. She passed April 12 2024 and I’m donating in her memory.

- Deborah

8 year-old Anna and 6 year-old Emily wanted to give out of their allowance. Every time they get in the car, they want to hear WCQR and they know all the words to all the songs, and I am so glad that there is a radio station that glorifies God! -Mary

I am a cancer survivor. I received the news yesterday that I am 5 yrs cancer free and so thankful for WCQR’s support and encouragement.

I am grateful WCQR continues to reach out to me.

- Joyce

I have two young kids, and as they sing to the songs it gives me an overwhelming sense of gratitude for what this ministry does for my family and the community!

- Chaintille

Donor Comments

I always give because I believe in your ministry.

I was in Tanzania this past year on medical missions trip and was able to listen WCQR!

- Cindy

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I recently just started my walk with Jesus and got saved at church last night. I have been listening to your station for a month now and all your songs have spoken to me so much. Your station has helped me to grow even closer to God and hear his word. Thank you so much for all you do!

Bless you! - Lindsey

I drive an hour to work and back every day. I use this time to listen to the Bible and to praise God through your music. I have the windows down with the music up high so everyone can hear about God and praise him. When my school community in Johnson County was hit by the hurricane, this station helped me prepare for what I would see on the way to work everyday. I would sing and pray to God for them as I drove. You are such an important part of my life. - April

WCQR is such a blessing to me and my family. I always listen in the car and can see the impact on my 10 year old grandson. He loves WCQR and was so excited to meet Rhonda and Adam at an event at Founders Park last Christmas. He has even started recently listening on his iPad through the WCQR app on his own! So thankful for the messages and God’s Word through the music and all the wonderful on air friends at WCQR. You are making a difference! We love you all! - Donna

Thank you, Volunteers!

Here are just a few of our 28 incredible volunteers throughout the week:

APRIL 2025

New Songs Added

Oh Death

by MercyMe

The King Is In The Room

by Phil Wickham

A Thousand Times

by We Are Messengers

God Did It

by Micah Tyler

Top 5 Songs through Music Survey

The Truth

by Megan Woods

Made For More

by Josh Baldwin

Take It All Back

by Tauren Wells

Somebody Prayed

by Crowder

Still Waters (Psalm 23)

Pick the music!

Want to help 88.3 WCQR play the best songs? Share your opinion about the music you hear on the station by joining our music team!

MUSIC TEAM

by Leanna Crawford

“ WCQR always plays music when you need to hear it! Just love WCQR and the people, they are a big encouragement.”

- Karen

248 app downloads

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25,155 Our Top Facebook Post

social engagements

We had 117 new Facebook follows this month!

Our Top Instagram Posts

Our Facebook post with the highest reach!

39,000 views and counting!

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I listen everyday and love the music.

To me it is the best possible way to spread the Love of Jesus and His salvation.

- Debbie