by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations
Three Cedarville broadcasting alumni now serve in senior leadership at K-LOVE and Air1 Media Networks 鈥 and their shared story is as meaningful as it is remarkable.
Jim Houser 鈥91, Chief Radio Officer; Mandy Young 鈥99, Vice President of Radio; and Steve Shore 鈥02, Music Platform Program Manager, are each helping lead the largest contemporary Christian music radio network in the country.
Cedarville Alumni Leading Christian Radio
When the three joined the , they shared memories, laughed about their college days, and reflected on the people and moments at Cedarville that helped shape them long before they stepped into executive leadership.
Again and again, their conversation pointed back to the same theme: Cedarville prepared them for the industry and ministry. Through the broadcasting program, influential faculty, and the University鈥檚 steady commitment to biblical truth, they developed the skills, conviction, and faith that continue to guide their leadership today.
How Cedarville Prepared Leaders for K-LOVE and Air1
For Jim Houser, that journey was especially personal. He recalled coming to Cedarville after losing his father and feeling spiritually untethered. On the drive to campus, he heard Christian radio for the first time 鈥 a moment that became part of God鈥檚 gentle redirection in his life. Looking back, it is easy to see how the Lord used that season, and Cedarville itself, to shape both his calling and his future in Christian media.
A Biblical Foundation for Media and Ministry Leadership
The trio also spoke with deep gratitude about Cedarville鈥檚 commitment to 鈥渢he Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.鈥 That foundation, they shared, has remained a constant anchor in both life and leadership.
Today, Houser, Young, and Shore are serving at the highest levels of Christian radio, reaching more than 18 million worldwide each day with excellence, humility, and purpose. Their story is a powerful reminder that Cedarville graduates are not only entering the field 鈥 they are helping lead it.
About 糖心官网
糖心官网, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,265 students, it is among Ohio's largest private universities and is ranked among the nation鈥檚 top five evangelical universities in the Wall Street Journal鈥檚 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu.