About Us

Intentional Life Media goes beyond radio to offer a richer and more diverse experience through digital content, music streaming, live events, community service, and more. We are a home to those looking for a purposeful, uplifting connection to God.

YOUR JOURNEY
BEGINS HERE

Intentional Life Media is a trusted companion inspiring hope, reaffirming faith, and equipping our community with mission-led tools to live a Christ-centered life.

EARLY YEARS

Warren and Char Bolthouse began Family Life Radio in their home basement with a simple desire: to share the joy of God’s transformation in their lives with others. In 1961, Warren began producing “Teen Time,” a half-hour program produced in the basement studio of Warren and Char’s home on Jericho Road. The program aired Sunday mornings on WIBM. Later, he started the “Happy Day Express” program for pre-teens and began producing 20 hours of weekly programming for broadcast on WIBM.

In April 1966, Warren launched the Family Radio Evangelistic Corporation which would ultimately become Family Life Radio. Through hours of soulful music and meaningful conversations, people found a space that brought an uplift to their day.

TIMES OF TRIAL

In December of that year, a lightning storm torched the station transmitter knocking Christian radio off the air for eight months. During that time, Warren and Char almost lost their home. Warren considered returning to pastoral work, but Char encouraged him to persevere. Ultimately, the transmitter was repaired and they went back on the air in August 1967.

Warren then formed a Board of Directors for oversight and protection of the Family Radio Evangelistic Corporation. And in December 1968, he held a fundraiser to gain $24,000 to purchase WUNN in Mason, Michigan. January 12, 1969, marked the first day of broadcasting on the ministry’s first owned and operated station.

BUILDING & EXPANSION

After changing its name to the Family Life Broadcasting System, two more Michigan stations were purchased in 1971 and 1973.

“Sometimes I wonder, ‘What if we’d just stopped with three stations and said we’ve got enough work’,” Warren said. “But we didn’t stop there, because the Lord continued to expand the vision. Once we had a station or two going, we knew how to do it, so why stop?”

Family Life Radio expanded west with stations in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, in the late 1970s. A few years later, Family Life Radio’s ministry headquarters was moved to Tucson, followed by more station purchases in Albuquerque, Detroit, and West Texas.

TODAY


Family Life Radio has evolved into Intentional Life Media. Today, the network has 36 signals covering 11 states with a broadcast reach of more than 18 million listeners.

Intentional Life Media consistently fosters a continual transformation of the heart and mind. An encouragement that inspires people to offer their lives to God, not just every Sunday, but in their everyday moments too. People wander towards us curious and seeking. They may have wanted a momentary uplift but soon found a deeper, genuine connection with their faith. Together, we help them move forward with a renewed and Christ-centered purpose.

God has been faithful to take one thing and multiply. He’s done more than anyone could ever ask or imagine through His ministry at Family Life Radio, and now Intentional Life Media.

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OUR MISSION

Intentional Life Media is dedicated to igniting transformation within by affirming faith, inspiring hope, and equipping each person to live an intentional life in Christ.

OUR VALUES

What we believe in

Intentional
moments

We look to create moments that touch our audience – they might inspire, provoke thought, resonate emotionally or spark action – whether it reaches their hands, head or their hearts, it hits home.

joyful
kinship

Our relationship with our community goes beyond one-off encounters. We are devoted to our mission; uplifting and encouraging people every step of the way through practical, ongoing resources.

hopeful
inspiration

We want people to be excited, to be encouraged, to feel brighter, and to look forward with hope and optimism. We serve our audience with simple tools and resources to live their lives better and enhance their community, inspiring hope through the word of God.

wise
companion

We are steadfastly present for people who need a listening ear and a guiding voice, offering them a safe space to be vulnerable in. We create a home for our community, a place where they are able to open their hearts and minds in sharing their stories with us.

FAMILY LIFE RADIO

Family Life Radio is a network of Christian radio stations providing Christian music & programs that will help you experience hope in Christ.

Because of You

Discover how God is working in hearts through the family-funded music and ministry you love.

  • “Family Life Radio was a light in the darkness for me five years ago, and it keeps the darkness from returning. There are billions of people looking for the answer to hope and happiness, and if this station helps even one more find it, that soul was worth all our efforts.”

    Robert

    Tempe, AZ

  • “I just started listening not long ago. I gave my heart to Jesus because of this station, and I am back at church serving God. Thank you for all you do!”

    Mary

    Sandia Park, NM

  • “I ran from God about 5 years ago. “Reckless Love” was the first song I heard, and it brought me back to Him. He is so faithful. Family Life Radio brought me through the hard times.”

    Chris

    Horton, MI

  • “God has impacted my life through Family Life Radio. I had a hard life with drugs. I asked God to take that away from me and He has. I’m going on 3 years substance-free. God saved me from what I went through in life, I shouldn’t be here. I get spiritual nourishment through the songs on this station. I don’t have a lot but thank God every day and I’m grateful for what I have…I have life.”

    Daniel

    Phoenix, AZ

  • “I’m a single mom. Fixed income. I want to challenge all the single moms out there to give because it’s important for our kids. I’m 20-something years old, out of an abusive relationship. Just hang on, He’ll get you through it.”

    Pam

    Culloden, GA

  • “I’ve been listening to Family Life Radio my whole life. God has a purpose for all of us. Some of us may know that purpose, but God has reasons for us, even in the struggle and pain. I see God in all things, and I want others to know God as their Best Friend and that they’re NEVER ALONE! Even through the tears, we are not alone! I want to give to help others, for someone else to hear that song to change their life and help others through Family Life Radio. I personally have lost my house in a fire last year and my husband is in prison. I know the struggle and pain, but GOD is there and helping me even now! Thank you, God and Family Life Radio for being there for me.”

    Samantha

    Phoenix, AZ

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