#272. Story Time with Sarah: KFUO Radio Turns 100

“Once upon a time, in a city far, far away (otherwise known as St. Louis), a few men with a big dream and even bigger prayers began a radio ministry that would last the test of time for 100 years ...”

In a major milestone for Lutheran broadcasting, KFUO Radio (home of the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast) is celebrating 100 continuous years on the air this month. In this trivia-rich Story Time episode, Sarah relates key moments from a century of audio excellence.

From its launch in a drafty attic studio to its Lutheran Hour glory days to a landmark 1998 legal victory for religious liberty, KFUO’s history has been marked by boldness, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to the Gospel.

To learn more about KFUO’s history and current programming, check out ...

• 100th Anniversary - KFUO Radio
• KFUO Centennial Documentary
• (8) 100 Years of Christ for You. - YouTube
• KFUO Radio

For more information about the early history of radio broadcasting in America, visit ...

• Early Days of Radio, 1920 — Vermont Historical Society
• Radio Activity: The 100th Anniversary of Public Broadcasting | Smithsonian

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