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Reformed Witness Hour News - April 2025

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News from the Reformed Witness Hour

April 2025

 

Help Us Get the Word Out!

Join us this month for four Christ-themed messages which tell of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

From The Power of Christ’s Resurrection:

The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith and belief.  He or she who, by the grace of God, believes the resurrection of Jesus Christ believes the gospel.  And believing the gospel of Jesus Christ, he shall, without doubt, find eternal life therein.

We read in I Corinthians 15:3, 4, “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”  By this faith, faith in the crucified and risen Savior, we are saved.  Believing in the glorious truth of the resurrection today, we are more than conquerors through Him who has died for us and is risen.

 

Be sure to tune in on Easter Sunday to hear this foundational message of the Christian faith!


CHaak GT PRC

April 6

The Suffering of the Cross

Isaiah 53

Rev. C. Haak

April 13

The Power of the Cross

Romans 8:1

Rev. C. Haak

April 20

The Power of Christ’s Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15: 3-4

Rev. C. Haak

April 27

The Resurrection of the Body

1 Corinthians 15:35-38

Rev. C. Haak


A New Radio Station

RWH launched its broadcast on a new radio station, WLTJ (Q 92.9), in March. Based in Pittsburgh, WLTJ is a contemporary commercial station that, while secular, features programs by motivational speakers on Sundays, often with faith-based perspectives. Our program will now air on WLTJ every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. We are also pleased to continue our broadcast on WORD 101.5 in the Pittsburgh area, airing Sundays at 10:00 a.m. However, we have concluded our partnership with WJAS station due to low listenership. Rev. Mahtani has already developed a good rapport with the new station, and we are excited about the opportunities this partnership brings for further evangelism and outreach.

Sponsor a Month of Reformed Witness Hour

When a church sponsors the Reformed Witness Hour, we air a promo before or after the week’s radio message that features the church. We can deliver a standard announcement, or a member of your church can write and record the clip. If your church or evangelism committee would like to learn more about sponsoring the RWH, please contact us at mail@reformedwitnesshour.org.

Who is listening to RWH?

RWH broadcasts on 17 radio stations across 15 locations in the U.S. and Canada but reaches a global audience through internet and podcast platforms. Here is a glimpse of our digital reach!

Countries With Most Downloads (Past 6 Months) - Top 5 Rankings Highlighted

 

  September

 October

  November

  December

  January

  February

United States

1,470 (1)

4,386 (1)

2814 (1)

889 (1)

778 (1)

920 (1)

Cambodia

192 (2)

166 (2)

325 (2)

172 (2)

121 (2)

861 (2)

United Kingdom

79 (3)

134 (3)

29 (3)

42 (3)

37 (4)

51 (3)

Australia

28 (5)

33

19 (5)

21

29 (5)

18 (5)

Germany

16

103 (4)

12

29 (4)

11

9

Canada

46 (4)

99 (5)

22 (4)

22 (5)

26

29 (4)

Singapore

       

73 (3)

3

States With Most Downloads (Past 6 Months) - Top 5 Rankings Highlighted

 

   September

  October

   November

   December

   January

   February

North Carolina

  136 (4)

36

2190 (1)

323 (1)

68 (3)

115 (2)

Virginia

  33                  

166 (3)      

30                

19               

31            

21              

Michigan

  201 (1)

149 (4)

96 (2)

91 (2)

73 (2)

92 (3)

Illinois

  95

76

50 (3)

42 (4)

24

34 (5)

Texas

  45

413 (2)

27

62 (3)

64 (4)

49 (4)

Washington

  37

2.723 (1)

48 (4)

26

17

18

South Carolina

  21

146 (5)

6

11

4

19

Ohio

  151 (2)

124

13

38

134 (1)

270 (1)

California

  141 (3)

37

28

29

33 (5)

28

Oregon

  117 (5)

9

9

7

8

9

Iowa

   

22

41 (5)

26

19

Florida

   

40 (5)

22

27

27

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Reformed Witness Hour - March 2025

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March 2025

We have five Christ-centered, gospel-themed messages by Rev. Carl Haak for the month of March. Help us share these messages with friends, family, and neighbors!

CHaak GT PRC

 

March 2

Not Weary in Well-Doing

Galatians 6:9

March 9

The True Christian Life

2 Timothy 4:7-8

March 16

Spiritual Lethargy

Song of Solomon 5:1-8

March 23

Grace for Today

Matthew 6:34

March 30

Freedom

Romans 8:2

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Reformed Witness Hour News - February 2025

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News from the Reformed Witness Hour

February 2025

 

Help Us Get the Word Out!

For the month of February, Rev. Carl Haak will lead us again with four Christ-centered messages!  

CHaak GT PRC

February 2

True Faith

2 Timothy 1:12

Rev. C. Haak

February 9

Creation

Psalm 19:1-6

Rev. C. Haak

February 16

The Secret Providence of God

Romans 8:28

Rev. C. Haak

February 23

Jesus is My Savior

Matthew 1:21

Rev. C. Haak


RWH Website

If you haven’t visited our website recently, take a few minutes to check it out. We have an extensive broadcast archive which includes transcript versions of many messages, highlights of favorite messages, details on the stations that broadcast our messages and more. Visit at reformedwitnesshour.org.

 

Sponsor a Month of Reformed Witness Hour

When a church sponsors the Reformed Witness Hour, we air a promo before or after the week’s radio message that features the church. We can deliver a standard announcement, or a member of your church can write and voice the clip. If your church or evangelism committee would like to learn more about sponsoring the RWH, please contact us at mail@reformedwitnesshour.org.

 

 

What Radio Stations Broadcast RWH?

RWH is broadcasting in 15 different locations and 17 different stations. Pray for these stations and our program in these areas. Be sure to ask friends and family to share RWH within these communities!

Location

Station

Frequency                

Air Time

Carlisle, PA

WPFG

FM 91.3

Sunday, 8:00am

Chicago, IL

WYLL

AM 1160

Sunday, 4:00pm

Dallas, TX

KWRD

FM 100.7

Sunday, 9:00am

Denver, CO

KLTT

AM 670

Sunday, 10:30pm

Detroit, MI

WLQV

FM 92.7

AM1500

Sundays 9:00am

Fond du Lac, WI

WFDL

AM 1170

Sunday, 8:00am

Grand Rapids, MI

WFUR

AM 1570

FM 92.9

Sunday 4:00pm and

Wednesday 8:00pm

Lynden, WA

KARI

AM 550

Sunday 5:30pm

Pipestone, MN

KLOH

AM 1050

Sunday 8:00am

Pittsburgh, PA

WJAS

WORD

AM 1320

FM 101.5

Saturday 9:00am

Sunday 10:00am

Reedsburg, WI

WCNP

FM 89.5

Sunday 1:00pm

San Bernardino, CA

The Answer KTIE

AM 590

Sunday 6:00am and

Sunday 7:30am

Spokane, WA

KSPO

KTRW

FM 106.5

AM 630

FM 96.5

Sunday 5:00pm

Sunday 9:30am and

Sunday 9:30am

Wingham, Ontario, Canada

CKNX

AM 920

Sunday 8:00am

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Gospel

AM 846

Sunday 8:30am

 

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Reformed Witness Hour Messages - January 2025

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January 2025

January 5

Alpha and Omega
Revelation 1:8

Rev. W. Bruinsma

January 12

By Faith Looking for a City
Hebrews 11:9-10

Rev. W. Bruinsma

January 19

Not Just Hearers, But Doers
James 12:2-25

Rev. W. Bruinsma

January 26

God’s Everlasting Glory
Romans 11:33-36

Rev. W. Bruinsma

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In January 2025, we will broadcast four Christ-centered messages by Rev. Bruinsma, Lord willing. Be sure to listen to the new year message, Alpha and Omega, which speaks of the hope we have that allows us to carry on in the year to come: Our King, our Lord, is coming! He is directing everything that is taking place in our lives, in the church and in the world. He is the first this year and He is the end of this year; He is Alpha and Omega!

   

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Reformed Witness Hour - December 2024 Newsletter

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News from the Reformed Witness Hour

December 2024

 CHaak GT PRC

December 2024 Broadcast Schedule

Lord willing, for the month of December, Rev. Haak will lead us as we consider the treasure and the wonder of the birth of Jesus Christ in his series, The Blessings of Emmanuel’s Reign. Isaiah 35 speaks to us in a picturesque way of the blessings that will be brought when Immanuel comes. “The desert,” we read, “shall blossom as the rose…the eyes of the blind shall be opened…the parched ground shall become a pool of water…the redeemed of the Lord shall go upon a highway of holiness.” The point of the chapter is that when God pours out upon us sinners His goodness and grace in the coming of His Son Immanuel, great blessings come upon His precious church. Tune in to hear these beautiful messages!

December 1
The Desert Shall Bloom as the Rose
Isaiah 35:1-2

Rev. C. Haak

December 8
Then Shall a Lame Man Leap as a Hart

Isaiah 35:3-6

Rev. C. Haak

December 15
The Mirage is Become a Pool of Water

Isaiah 35:6-7

Rev. C. Haak

December 22
Great Joy Brought to You
Luke 2:10-11

Rev. C. Haak

December 29
Highway Through the Desert

Isaiah 35:8-10

Rev. C. Haak

December 29
Highway Through the Desert

Isaiah 35:8-10

Rev. C. Haak

RWH Website

If you haven’t visited our website recently, take a few minutes to check it out. We have an extensive broadcast archive which includes transcript versions of many messages, highlights of favorite messages, details on the stations that broadcast our messages and more. Visit at reformedwitnesshour.org.

Who is Downloading RWH Messages?

October was another interesting month for download data from Sermon Audio. You may recall back in April we saw a significantly larger number of downloads, mostly attributed to Cambodia. In October we had another significant increase in downloads, this time, it appears to be attributed to the state of Washington which had 2,723 downloads for the month. Additionally, the state of Texas had a significantly higher number of downloads compared to previous months with 413 downloads. These two states surpassed all other states for highest number of downloads in one month.

   Top 5 states reached each month   

 

May

   (top 5)   

June

   (top 5)   

July

   (top 5)   

August

   (top 5)   

September  

   (top 5)

   October  

   (top 5)   

Washington

10

9

14

26

37

2,723 (1)

Texas

44 (5)

22

19

39

45

413 (2)

Ohio

217 (1)

8

5

9

151 (2)

124

Michigan

133 (2)

107 (3)

114 (3)

102 (3)

201 (1)

149 (4)

Wisconsin

12

11

181 (1)

30

23

20

Virginia

36

133 (1)

25

120 (2)

33

166 (3)

So. Carolina

2

13

4

2

21

146 (5)

Illinois

39

66 (4)

144 (2)

54 (4)

95

76

California

28

24

20

25

141 (3)

37

N. Carolina

71 (4)

39

96 (5)

120 (1)

136 (4)

36

Iowa

28

127 (2)

41

21

31

27

Oregon

13

7

97 (4)

9

117 (5)

9

Colorado

74 (3)

55

18

44 (5)

34

18

Georgia

31

58 (5)

66

8

16

17

downloads by month Dec 2024

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Reformed Witness Hour - November 2024 Messages

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November 2024

 

In November we will broadcast four Christ-centered messages by Rev. W. Bruinsma including a Thanksgiving themed message on 11/24/24. Please help us share these messages!

W Bruinsma RWH

 

November 3

Waiting on Jehovah

Psalm 27:14

 

November 10

The Final Gathering of the Church

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

 

 
November 17

The Heart Defiles a Man

Matthew 15:20-20

 

 
November 24

Satisfied with Marrow and Fatness

Psalm 65:1-3 (Thanksgiving message)

 

 

 

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