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Bill Maier
Also heard on Praise & Worship Channel
Bill is a veteran broadcaster with a background in both general market and Christian radio. He also holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and spent several years serving low-income children and families at a Los Angeles County community mental health clinic.
Many Moody Radio listeners may be familiar with Bill's work for Focus on the Family. During his time at Focus, Bill hosted the “Weekend Magazine” program, the “Family Minute with Dr. Bill Maier” and the “Family Insights” TV news feature. He also served as Dr. James Dobson’s primary fill-in host on the Focus on the Family daily broadcast.
Most recently, Bill hosted the morning shows at KSBJ Radio in Houston and The Faith Radio Network in Minneapolis. He joined Moody Radio's Praise and Worship Channel in May of 2019.
Bill and his wife Lisa have three energetic kids and an even MORE energetic Labroodle named "Sparky." They make their home in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.
Donna Leland
Also heard on Majesty Radio and Praise & Worship Channel
Donna has hosted music for Moody Radio since 1988. She lived through the days of placing the needle on the record and loading CDs. Technology has made the hosting less stressful and more restful.
She lives with her husband Tom, retired Chicago Police Department sergeant. After homeschooling her four children, she has more time to spend connecting with her listeners.
Effie Rolfe
Also heard on Urban Praise
A radio personality for nearly three decades, Effie Rolfe is best known as the former host of the No. 1 Sunday morning gospel music program in Chicago. Before radio, she briefly sang with Grammy Award-winning Rev. Milton Brunson & the Thompson Community Singers.
The former Entertainment Columnist for several newspapers and online magazines interviewed major gospel music artists and various celebrities. The Arkansas native has received the Media Mogul and Gospel Trailblazer awards and hosts events, speaks at churches and women’s conferences, and is a self-published Author. Currently, she is Program Director for UrbanPraiseRadio.org that received a Stellar Award for Best Internet Gospel Music Station of the Year in 2014.
Effie can be heard on weekdays 12p, Saturdays on the Moody Network and Music for Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT on WMBI 90.1 FM.
Jon Gauger
Also heard on Majesty Radio
Jon not only writes, produces, and hosts for Moody Radio, but he speaks and blogs (The Thursday Thought, available at jongauger.com and Facebook). Jon is an award-winning narrator of more than sixty audiobooks. An ordained minister, he regularly preaches at his own—and other churches. Jon also speaks at conferences in the U.S. and international training events, traveling to 37 countries as a journalist or speaker. Gauger has written two books, If I Could Do It All Over Again (Harvest House, 2016) and Kids say the Wisest Things (Moody Publishers, 2019). Jon married the wittiest girl he ever met, Diana. They love camping (trailers, not tents), Mexican food, and out-of-the-way adventures, they have two children and six grandchildren whose antics are often shared on the Praise
Roy Patterson
Also heard on Urban Praise
Roy Patterson is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Trinity International University. He is the host of Music for Sunday, and Urban Praise. He is a pastor, praise and worship leader, arranger and vocalist. He has led praise and worship internationally and has a strong passion for biblical diversity. Roy served as a youth pastor for 10 years and has provided substance abuse counseling to youth and adults. In January 2011, Roy was appointed station manager for 90.1 FM Moody Radio in Chicago. He was recently appointed as the Special Assistant to the President of Moody Bible Institute for Community Relations. Roy has been married to his wife, Lynette, for over 40 years, and has three children.
JoePitt
Also heard on Praise & Worship Channel
JoePitt was born in the wild untamed wilderness of Chicagoland and fought tooth and nail to not fall victim to the Chicago accent...to varying degrees of success. He became a Christian in 2003 and continues to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord...to varying degrees of success. He knows when you listen to the Praise & Worship Channel you will definitely be encouraged and strengthened by the music you hear. He also believes you'll find him both hilarious and relatable...to varying degrees of success. Joe, his wife, and his dog all share a house along with a cat who claims to own the place.
Follow Joe on Instagram for mostly pictures of his pets.
Moody Radio produces a variety of daily and weekly programs showcasing Christian music that is familiar, meaningful and popular with listeners. Our music is an enjoyable blend of inspirational and contemporary favorites from many of today's most popular Christian music songwriters and musicians. Listeners can trust Moody Radio's music to be lyrically sound. We also feature special programs on Saturday and Sunday nights to reach out to a wider audience, showcasing urban gospel on Celebration of Praise, and classic Christian songs with Faith on Record. At Moody Radio, inspirational music is another way we help listeners take the next step in their walk with Christ.