EPIC Radio
EPIC Radio
Overview[edit]
EPIC Radio (Every Person In Christ) is a Catholic radio program and organization designed to “Present Every Person In Christ” as referenced in Colossians 1:28. Located and founded in Wake Forest, North Carolina in late 2016, EPIC Radio has been syndicated locally on the former Divine Mercy Radio station, 103.5FM Wake Forest[1] and other stations outside of the triangle area, such as Belmont Abbey College Radio (WBAC-LP)[2]. EPIC Radio is in the process of acquiring WFNE 103.5FM Wake Forest.
Originally a youth-based program, EPIC Radio is intended for audiences of any age and evangelizes for The Catholic Faith, stating in various episodes the motto: “Knowing the truth and having the passion to live it out.”
Aside from topical episodes, EPIC Radio also featured several Podcast Exclusives, which interview particular people Catholic faithful to discuss their lives, experiences, and testimonies. Exclusives include Matthew Pope, Matthew Handley, Gloria DeMoura, and a Podcast Exclusive hosted by Matthew Pope interviewing blogger and runner, Maria Abbe.
Two programs have been produced by EPIC Radio, also referred to as EPIC RADIO, INC, an umbrella term for the incorporated non-profit: EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People[3] (premiered April 7, 2017) and In The Apostles’ Doctrine with Matthew Pope[4] (premiered May 24, 2018). The latter is hosted solely by author/writer Matthew Pope, who also co-hosted EPIC Radio, which officially ended in January of 2018.
Currently, In The Apostles’ Doctrine with Matthew Pope is the primary show aired by EPIC Radio. It has performed well garnering hundreds of downloads in just a few months. Likewise, combined with EPIC Radio’s programming, over one thousand downloads to date have been reached since April 2018.
In addition to their podcasts, they keep an updated website and blog, which covers a wide range of issues facing the Church. These include the 2018 sex abuse scandal, the Catholic approach to peace, prayers, reflections on the readings, and more. The two most popular writers include co-founders Matthew Handley and Matthew Pope, as well as other members of the show and guest writers.
In September 2018, EPIC Radio became officially incorporated as EPIC RADIO, INC[5], inaugurating their personal Articles of Incorporation and related documents as a radio broadcast ministry and affiliate. EPIC RADIO, INC is operated by a board of directors and is not a 501(c)(3) organization at this time.
Contributors[edit]
EPIC Radio (radio show) was hosted throughout by Catholic adults and youth together.
Below is every cast member who either contributed regularly or once during the duration of the two running seasons:
| Name | Shows appeared in |
|---|---|
| Miriam Bethencourt | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Brianna DeMoura | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Gloria DeMoura | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Matthew Handley | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People and In the Apostles' Doctrine with Matthew Pope |
| Sean Keeley | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Charles Lucas | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Kayla Maloney | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Drew Nichols | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Luci Parasin | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Matthew Pope | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People and In the Apostles' Doctrine with Matthew Pope |
| Blair Seelinger | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
| Fr. Phil Tighe | EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People |
Future[edit]
Recently, EPIC Radio has been offered an FM radio station in Wake Forest, NC from Divine Mercy Radio to avoid the station from closure. EPIC Radio is currently fundraising and the station is expected to be on the air by the end of 2018.
A new page on the websites teases the idea of a new show called Conversations, but no information is given on what it will be about, who will host it or a release date.[6]
New programs are likely to come out when EPIC Radio fully acquires WFNE 103.5FM Wake Forest.
Shows[edit]
EPIC Radio has produced two programs: EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People and In the Apostles' Doctrine with Matthew Pope.
EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People[edit]
EPIC Radio officially ran from April 2017 until January 18. There is talk of rebooting the episode and gearing it more towards a college audience.
| S1E1 Faith and Trust |
| S1E2 The Selfies Episode |
| S1E3 Vocations (ft. Fr. Phil Tighe) |
| S1E4 Christian Unity (ft. Fr. Phil Tighe) |
| S1E5 A Mary Episode |
| S1E6 Faith and Non Religious Settings |
| S1E7 Pure Dating Relationships |
| S1E8 Changes and Transitions |
| S1E9 Dignity of Human Life (Charlie Gard's Episode) |
| Podcast Exclusive: Maria Abbe |
| S1E10 Jesus and Free Speech |
| Podcast Exclusive: Matthew Handley |
| Podcast Exclusive: Gloria DeMoura |
| Podcast Exclusive: Matthew Pope |
| S2E1 The Sacraments |
| S2E2 Thanksgiving |
| S2E3 Mercy |
| S2E5 Explaining the Faith |
| S2E6 Friendship with Priests |
In the Apostles' Doctrine with Matthew Pope[edit]
In the Apostles' Doctrine with Matthew Pope started in May of 2018 and produced a full summer season of shows until the end of August of 2018. It's shows aired on Belmont Abbey College Radio and is currently in talks for syndication with other Catholic radio stations across North and South Carolina. It is produced and edited by Matthew Handley and is written and hosted by Matthew Pope.
This list is in the order of which each episode was released.
| Gethsemane |
| It Shall Be Done Unto You |
| Whatsoever Ye Shall Ask |
| With a Soft Fingertip |
| The Son is Coming |
| Illustrious Deceiver |
| Heart Unspeakable |
| Whom Shall I Send? |
| Renewal of Time |
| In Doctrine, Uncorrupt |
| Is it Not Him? |
| Thankworthiness to the Father |
| Whom Shall I Serve? |
| Believe |
| Wherefore in Sum, He is All (interview with Matthew Pope) |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Divine Mercy Radio". Divine Mercy Radio. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- ↑ "WBAC-LP - Belmont Abbey College: Private | Catholic | Charlotte, NC". belmontabbeycollege.edu. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- ↑ EPIC Radio: A Radio Show for Young People (https://weareepic.org/epicradio/)
- ↑ In the Apostles' Doctrine with Matthew Pope (http://weareepic.org/apostlesdoctrine)
- ↑ "North Carolina Secretary of State". www.sosnc.gov. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- ↑ "Conversations". EPIC Radio. 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
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