History of Moody Radio Indiana

Moody Radio purchased radio stations WXXP FM and WHUT AM in Anderson, IN., from Anderson Radio G.P. of Anderson, IN. The change in ownership brought the inspirational Christian format of Moody Radio to Central Indiana using the call letters WGNR 97.9 FM and WGNR 1470 AM. Broadcasting from these stations began on January 26, 1998.

The two stations focus on Indianapolis and Central Indiana, an eight-county metro area, reaching 2.2 million individuals. Stations WGNR 97.9 FM and WGNR 1470 AM reach the greater Indianapolis area. Moody Radio Indiana's five other stations in Central Indiana--WHPL 89.9 FM (West Lafayette), WZMM 88.9 FM (Oolitic/Bloomington), WIWC 91.7 FM (Kokomo), WFOF 90.3 FM (Covington) and WMBL 88.1 FM(Mitchell)--are programmed in conjunction with WGNR 97.9 FM.

Moody Radio has strong regional programming combined with the best of syndicated and network features. Our program schedule includes syndicated programs like Turning Point, Running to Win, and Focus on the Family, along with Moody Radio network favorites: In the Market with Janet Parshall, Bold Steps, and Open Line with Dr. Micheal Rydelnik.

Moody Radio's parent, Moody Bible Institute, began broadcasting in Chicago during 1926 with WMBI, one of the country’s first religious stations. Today, Moody Radio owns and operates over 30 stations and provides programming to 400 affiliate stations across North America. Our digital footprint takes us around the world through streaming stations and our podcast network.