We recently heard from Ed, who discovered Pulse about a decade ago:
“I grew up in southwest Iowa. When I was 16, my older sister was going to DMACC in Ankeny and my parents let me drive my first interstate trip to stay with her for the weekend. On the way, I was scanning the radio and heard Switchfoot playing on Pulse. I was blown away and so excited that a radio station was playing such quality Christian music! I can still remember that drive in 2008.
I later went to college at Iowa State and listened to Pulse on the local signal (Ames 95.5) that made it available to me while driving, while with friends, as my alarm… It meant so much to me to have that music available during those four years where God grew me so much in my faith and surrounded me with so much amazing Christian community and support.
After college I went down to tech school for the Air Force in Texas and now armed with my first smart phone, learned that Pulse had an app. That app truly became my go-to for music while in the car, running around, all of it. Secretly, one of my favorite parts of the app was hearing the weather forecast for back home. Such a blessing it was to have that link to home.
After Texas, God took me to Alaska where I’ve been since 2015. While serving in the military here I’ve gone to Korea, Japan, Guam and all over the U.S. Every step of the way, I can’t begin to explain what a blessing it’s been to have the Pulse app so readily available.
Thank you so much for the God honoring music that you provide.”
Isn’t God’s timing just perfect? When we think of just how many people have had access to the encouragement Pulse provides as they grow up and discover their God-given purpose, we’re blown away. We’d like to invite you to help make this continue to happen for thousands of listeners! Make a year-end tax-deductible gift to your station today. Thank you!
FROM THE DESK OF RACHEL LEIGH
Greetings! ’Tis the season to be grateful, and here at Pulse 101.7FM we give praise to God for so many things!
2020 has been an adventure and a challenge for the Pulse Crew as it has likely been for you. I remember hearing someone say on one of my first zoom meetings in March that “extraordinary times call for extraordinary work.” That’s exactly what I’ve seen our team do time and again over the past several months:
How did we pivot when we realized we couldn’t do our regular CityStops since so many events were canceled? Our team put our heads together and came up with several meaningful ideas for outreach, including Pulse Parades, where we brought socially distanced dance parties to kids in neighborhoods all over our listening area. We also blessed dozens of high school seniors with on- air shout outs and a unique Class of 2020 t-shirt.
We worked hard to be as relevant and encouraging as possible on the air. With people tuning in for encouragement in the car, at home and at work, we heard from many listeners thanking us for the positivity and reminders of hope as they began to navigate such an unusual time.
We also reached out to our community partners to see how we could be helpful beyond on-air interviews. We participated weekly with campers at Wildwood Hills Ranch, broadcasted live at an open house for Freedom For Youth, teamed up with Aspen Aire to give away another free furnace this fall, and signed on as a secondary location to help Hope Ministries collect food for their annual Thanksgiving meal. What amazing opportunities to encourage and be encouraged!
As always, God provides for the Pulse 101.7FM mission through your prayers and financial support. With strong year-end giving, we’ll remain on-pace to fund all the important outreach that Pulse provides. Click here to donate, and thank you for your continued support!
Praying blessings upon your heart and home,
Rachel Leigh
Station Manager
Pulse 101.7FM
A Message from our Station Manager
We’re living in an unprecedented time. A time when fear seems like the only logical choice. Pulse 101.7 is here to fill our world with sanity and hope… and plenty of fun along the way!
Can you imagine a world without access to positive media?
It may seem strange to hold a fundraiser in times like these, but our message is now more important than ever. Our community is searching for hope and meaning and we’re here to point to the true source of hope 24/7. 80% of our overall funding comes from listeners who see the value in this mission and want to support the work we do in central Iowa. (read more)
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