Glenn Goodwin “Staying True to the Mission..”
Staying True to the Mission: Keeping God at the Center of Our Story
Being in Christian radio, you know this calling is a mission, a ministry, and often, a battle. After 25 years in the industry, there’s one truth that has gotten me through seasons of both celebration and discouragement: God is the reason we are here. He must remain the center of our story.
It’s easy to lose sight of that in today’s world. Let’s be honest—there are times when the headlines discourage us. Prominent Christian leaders fall. Prominent artists fall. Pastors who once spoke truth now compromise for applause, influence, and money. Inside our industry, we sometimes witness some of the same: decisions driven more by money and ratings rather than by true righteousness.
In those moments, we sometimes get discouraged. Life is hard, and our industry can be hard, especially given the multiple hats that many of us wear, on top of all the other things going on. Have you ever caught yourself asking, ‘Does what I’m doing at my station really matter’? Maybe you’ve also asked yourself ‘Why am I holding the line when others are cutting corners?’
But friend, let me remind you that this ‘job’ is not about the spotlight. It’s about faithfulness.
The message of hope in Jesus doesn’t shift with cultural winds, and your encouragement to a listener whether it is over the airwaves, answering the office phone, your prayers before a staff meeting, or working the table at an event—those are the moments where eternity touches earth. Whether you reach 2 people or 10,000, your faithfulness in pointing them to Christ is what matters most, even in the seemingly small details.
Our charge, whether it’s popular or not, whether others are living it or not, is that we must remain true messengers.
I’ve worked alongside incredible people in this industry. Some who lived out their faith boldly, and others whose private lives sometimes or eventually contradicted their public platform (and honestly, I haven’t always lived up to who I should have been as well). And THANK THE LORD, God pulled me through, and out of those situations.
As we have messed up in life, or when we see people in ministry prominence fail, it reminds us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, not on human leaders. He alone is our example. Our job is not to emulate others’ success but to reflect His character. And His message has never failed.
I encourage you to daily lay your platform at the feet of Jesus. Ask Him to guard your heart from pride, compromise, and discouragement. Stay rooted in Scripture. Surround yourself with wise counsel. And remember why you started—because God called you.
Keep encouraging that mom who tunes in on her way to work. Keep reminding that teenager who’s struggling that they’re loved. Keep offering hope to that truck driver who catches your morning show before dawn breaks. You will never know the full impact of your obedience this side of heaven.
As we all know, Christian radio is not just a job. It’s a ministry, a lifeline, and a calling. And the times we live in—no matter how confusing—are no surprise to God. He has placed you here, now, for a reason.
Even when the world around us feels shaky, our mission remains clear:
Reflect Christ in our lives, and point people to Jesus and keep Him at the center of our story. Always.
Glenn Goodwin has 25+ years of experience in Radio/Broadcasting and has served in multiple roles in the industry. He currently serves as Co-Host of ‘Middays With Glenn & McKalia’, heard weekdays on the WBCL Radio Network based in Ft. Wayne. He also serves as Podcast Producer in his role at WBCL.
You can reach Glenn at 812-913-2672 or by email at ggoodwin@wbcl.org.
