On-Air Programs
The Bob Bell Show
Bob Bell
Weekdays | 6:00 a.m.
Get your mornings off to a great start! Bob Bell brings information, energy, and joy to listeners 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. weekdays.
Focus on the Family
Jim Daly
Weekdays | 8:00 a.m.
Join Jim Daly & guests for marriage & parenting help to overcome the unique challenges faced by today’s families.
Insight for Living
Chuck Swindoll
Weekdays | 8:30 a.m.
You can always expect clear, relevant, messages from Chuck Swindoll – with a helping of storytelling and humor.
In Touch
Dr. Charles Stanley
Weekdays | 9:00 a.m.
Discover the legacy of Dr. Charles Stanley, with teaching that has inspired and encouraged generations of believers.
Turning Point
Dr. David Jeremiah
Weekdays | 9:30 a.m.
Join Dr. David Jeremiah as he delivers wisdom and biblical teaching that are truly timeless in an everchanging world.
Pathway to Victory
Dr. Robert Jeffress
Weekdays | 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Robert Jeffress provides practical application of God’s Word to everyday life, leading listeners to Jesus Christ.
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
Weekdays | 10:30 a.m.
Gain deeper understanding of who God is by listening to Dr. R. C. Sproul and renew your mind with God’s Word.
Real Life Radio
Jack Hibbs
Weekdays | 11:00 a.m.
Deepen your relationship with Christ & maximize your witness with bold preaching from Pastor Jack Hibbs.
Running to Win
Dr. Erwin Lutzer
Weekdays | 11:30 a.m.
Running the race of life is hard. Dr. Erwin Lutzer journeys into the Word to help listeners “press on toward the mark.”
KeyLife
Steve Brown
Weekdays | 11:45 a.m.
“God’s not mad at you!” Dr. Steve Brown communicates the radical love and grace of God, focusing on freedom in Christ.
Grace to You
John MacArthur
Weekdays | 12:00 p.m.
Draw closer to Christ through a deeper understanding of His word with help from the sermons of Pastor John MacArthur.
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
Weekdays | 12:30 p.m.
Join Pastor Alistair Begg as he teaches the Bible with clarity and relevance to establish & strengthen believers.
New Life LIVE
Steve Arterburn
Weekdays | 1:00 p.m.
Join host Steve Arterburn & Christian psychologists & counselors for free advice for your emotional, relational, & mental health questions from America’s #1 Christian Counseling Call-In Radio Program.
To ask a question on the show, call 800-229-3000.
From His Heart
Jeff Schreve
Weekdays | 2:00 p.m.
Pastor Jeff Schreve focuses on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, offering life-changing truth, love, & hope.
The Ministry Corner
Dr. Pat Polis
Mondays | 2:30 p.m.
Inspiring interviews with local ministries who are making a difference in our community.
WRJZ Rotating Shows
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 2:30 p.m.
Tune in twice a week for WRJZ Rotating Shows—bringing you a dynamic lineup and something new every time you listen.
Crossroads
Jenny Bushkell
Thursdays & Fridays | 2:30 p.m.
Real stories. Real faith. Real hope. Each episode shares uplifting conversations with guests offering hope, encouragement and practical biblical insight.
Family Talk
Dr. James Dobson
Weekdays | 3:00 p.m.
Hear Dr. James Dobson as he provides timeless advice and Christian principles to support families of faith.
Focus on the Family
Jim Daly
Weekdays | 3:30 p.m.
Join Jim Daly & guests for marriage & parenting help to overcome the unique challenges faced by today’s families.
Chris Fabry Live
Chris Fabry
Weekdays | 4:00 p.m.
Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality. The show aims to build the spiritual immune system of the Christian community, offering
insights, humor, and discussions on faith-related topics.
In the Market
Janet Parshall
Weekdays | 5:00 p.m.
In the Market is a live broadcast that challenges listeners to examine major news stories and cultural issues through a biblical lens. It aims to provide listeners with thoughtful, biblically grounded conversations to navigate contemporary issues with faith and clarity.
Growing for Life
Rocky Ramsey
Weekdays | 6:00 p.m.
Grow deeper in your faith in the sermons of Pastor Dr. Rocky Ramsey of Corryton Baptist Church in Corryton, Tennessee.
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
Weekdays | 6:30 p.m.
Gain deeper understanding of who God is by listening to Dr. R. C. Sproul and renew your mind with God’s Word.
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
Weekdays | 7:00 p.m.
Join Pastor Alistair Begg as he teaches the Bible with clarity and relevance to established & strengthen believers.
Real Life Radio
Jack Hibbs
Weekdays | 7:30 p.m.
Deepen your relationship with Christ & maximize your effectiveness for His purposes with bold preaching from Pastor Jack Hibbs.
From His Heart
Jeff Schreve
Weekdays | 8:00 p.m.
Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he focuses on sharing the Gospel of Jesus and offering life-changing truth, love, & hope to help people experience God’s love & forgiveness.
In Touch
Dr. Charles Stanley
Weekdays | 8:30 p.m.
Discover more of God’s word through the sermons of Dr. Charles Stanley for great biblical teaching and encouragement.
Pathway to Victory
Dr. Robert Jeffress
Weekdays | 9:00 p.m.
Join Dr. Robert Jeffress as he provides practical application of God’s Word to everyday life to lead people to become obedient and reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Turning Point
Dr. David Jeremiah
Weekdays | 9:30 p.m.
Join Dr. David Jeremiah as he delivers sound biblical teaching, instruction, and resources to provide encouragement to listeners in a changing world.
Insight for Living
Chuck Swindoll
Weekdays | 10:00 p.m.
Tune in to hear the latest sermons from the Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Chuck Swindoll.
Grace to You
John MacArthur
Weekdays | 10:30 p.m.
Draw closer to Christ through a deeper understanding of His word with help from the sermons of Pastor John MacArthur.
Haven Today
David Wollen
Weekdays | 11:00 p.m.
Timely topics, biblical teaching, engaging conversations, & daily encouragement…it’s all about Jesus with host David Wollen of Haven Today.
Unshackled
Weekdays | 11:30 p.m.
UNSHACKLED is the Bible-based audio drama ministry of the Pacific Garden Mission aimed at sharing original dramas based on true stories – maybe even of people you know. Tune in Saturdays to hear of individuals’ desperate situations, their brokenness, and the hopeless scenarios they faced…but ultimately, of the One who saved them.
Hope in the Night
June Hunt
Weekdays | 12:00 a.m.
June Hunt works through some of life’s most painful problems with callers, sharing God’s heart and guidance on topics like alcohol and drug abuse, anger, divorce, reconciliation, abortion, domestic violence, loneliness, self-worth, forgiveness, and more. Because hope means everything.
New Life LIVE
Steve Arterburn
Weekdays | 1:00 a.m.
Join host Steve Arterburn & Christian psychologists & counselors for free advice for your emotional, relational, & mental health questions from America’s #1 Christian Counseling Call-In Radio Program.
To ask a question on the show, call 800-229-3000.
Bible Answer Man
Hank Hanegraaff
Weekdays | 2:00 a.m.
Dedicated to answering questions about the Bible and Christian faith, Hank Hanegraaff aims to equip listeners with knowledge & understanding to strengthen their faith & defend it against challenges.
Family Talk
Dr. James Dobson
Weekdays | 3:00 a.m.
Join Dr. James Dobson as he provides advice and resources on family, marriage, & child development, with a focus on preserving & promoting the family unit based on Christian principles.
The Ramsey Show
Dave Ramsey
Weekdays | 4:00 a.m.
Join Dave Ramsey as he offers practical advice on debt, investing, saving, & wealth building. The show also addresses personal finance questions & explores how money impacts relationships & overall well-being.
Haven Today
David Wollen
Weekdays | 5:00 a.m.
Timely topics, biblical teaching, engaging conversations, & daily encouragement…it’s all about Jesus with host David Wollen of Haven Today.
Family Talk
Dr. James Dobson
Saturdays | 6:00 a.m.
Join Dr. James Dobson as he provides advice and resources on family, marriage, & child development, with a focus on preserving & promoting the family unit based on Christian principles.
InfoTrak
Chris Witting
Saturdays | 6:30 a.m.
INFOTRAK is an award-winning, highly produced interview program featuring interviews with experts and authorities, discussing topics with an award-winning broadcast veteran host and seasoned veteran reporters Chris Witting and a talented team of skilled journalists.
The Children's Hour
Adventures in Odyssey | Paws & Tales
Saturdays | 7:00 a.m.
We’re excited to introduce “The Children’s Hour,” 7 – 8 a.m., now on the air every Saturday morning. We’ll share two great shows, Adventures in Odyssey plus Paws & Tales. It’s a perfect pairing for those early-morning commutes to ballgames or little early risers ready for breakfast.
This great hour of kid-friendly content is sponsored by our friends at Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Knoxville.
Exploring Missions
Bert Harper
Saturdays | 8:00 a.m.
Exploring Missions connects listeners to God’s global mission, sharing the biblical foundation of missions and highlighting how God is working through His people worldwide.
First Person
Wayne Shepherd
Saturdays | 8:30 a.m.
Join host Wayne Shepherd as he passes along the stories and testimonies of people who have found their purpose & calling in life through faith in Jesus Christ.
Straight Talk on Life Issues
Victor Nieves
Saturdays | 9:00 a.m.
Hosted by Victor Nieves, each week expert guests information, commentary, & resources you can trust on the most important life issues. Together, we continue to change the hearts & minds of millions of people through this vital pro-life education.
Family Life This Week
Dave & Ann Wilson
Saturdays | 9:30 a.m.
Tune in daily to hear from married couple, Dave & Ann Wilson, featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
The Plumb Line
Jay Rudolph
Saturdays | 10:00 a.m.
Join host Jay Rudolph and his featured guests from around the world as they examine an array of issues from a Biblical worldview. No subject is off limits, so listeners can learn about hundreds of issues from a truly grounded, biblical perspective.
Prayer Power
Brent McDougal
Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.
Tune in at 11:00 am on Saturday’s to catch “Prayer Power” with Dr. Brent McDougal. Want to have a better prayer life? Learn how to pray effectively. Hear how prayer can change your life! Host Brent McDougal invites you to take a journey to discover the power of persistent prayer that results in miracles!
Focus on the Family
Jim Daly
Saturdays | 12:00 p.m.
Join Jim Daly & guests for Biblically-sound marriage & parenting help to overcome the unique challenges faced by today’s families.
The Ministry Corner
Dr. Pat Polis
Saturdays | 1:00 p.m.
Inspiring interviews with local ministries who are making a difference in our community.
Straight Talk on Life Issues
Victor Nieves
Saturdays | 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by Victor Nieves, each week expert guests information, commentary, & resources you can trust on the most important life issues. Together, we continue to change the hearts & minds of millions of people through this vital pro-life education.
The Public Square
American Policy Roundtable
Saturdays | 2:00 p.m.
The American Policy Roundtable hosts Dave Zanotti & Wayne Shepherd tackle the tough issues in public policy & seek to uncover & remember the self-evident truths & the Creator from which they flow.
Point of View
Kerby Anderson
Saturdays | 3:00 p.m.
Welcome to the Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are from First Liberty Institute Chief Legal Officer Jeff Mateer and our own Liberty McArtor. Topics for discussion are ongoing religious freedom cases, like the Ten Commandments and a courthouse monument, the arrest of the leftist leader who led the disruption in a MN church, the House holding the Clinton’s in contempt of court and other political happenings.
Crossroads
Jenny Bushkell
Saturdays | 5:00p & 5:30p
Real stories. Real faith. Real hope. Each episode shares uplifting conversations with guests offering hope, encouragement and practical biblical insight.
First Person
Wayne Shepherd
Saturdays | 6:00 p.m.
Join host Wayne Shepherd as he passes along the stories and testimonies of people who have found their purpose & calling in life through faith in Jesus Christ.
Exploring Missions
Bert Harper
Saturdays | 6:30 p.m.
Exploring Missions connects listeners to God’s global mission, sharing the biblical foundation of missions and highlighting how God is working through His people worldwide.
The Plumb Line
Jay Rudolph
Saturdays | 7:00 p.m.
Join host Jay Rudolph and his featured guests from around the world as they examine an array of issues from a Biblical worldview. No subject is off limits, so listeners can learn about hundreds of issues from a truly grounded, biblical perspective.
Encouragement LIVE
Dr. Don Hawkins
Saturdays | 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by Dr. Don Hawkins from the Master Life Coach Training Institute, each week, he addresses specific encouragement needed for relationship challenges, mental health issues, achieving financial stability, & much more.
Straight Talk on Life Issues
Victor Nieves
Saturdays | 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by Victor Nieves, each week expert guests information, commentary, & resources you can trust on the most important life issues. Together, we continue to change the hearts & minds of millions of people through this vital pro-life education.
Family Life This Week
Dave & Ann Wilson
Saturdays | 9:30 p.m.
Tune in daily to hear from married couple, Dave & Ann Wilson, featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
What's God Doing in Your Life
Marti Baker
Saturdays | 9:30p
From the founder of Care Cuts, a ministry that helps local Knoxville, Tennessee homeless get resources & a pathway to personal freedom, Marti Baker brings you interviews & stories of what God is doing in the lives of everyday people.
The Ramsey Show
Dave Ramsey
Saturdays | 10:00 p.m.
Join Dave Ramsey as he offers practical advice on debt, investing, saving, & wealth building. The show also addresses personal finance questions & explores how money impacts relationships & overall well-being.
Focus on the Family Radio Theater
Saturdays | 11:00 p.m.
Focus on the Family Radio Theatre is more than storytelling – and much more than a mere audiobook. It’s a cast of internationally acclaimed actors, performing award-winning audio dramas that are produced and mixed in dynamic cinema-quality sound design. Movies that play on the biggest screen of all… your imagination!
Unshackled
Saturdays | 11:30 p.m.
UNSHACKLED is the Bible-based audio drama ministry of the Pacific Garden Mission aimed at sharing original dramas based on true stories – maybe even of people you know. Tune in Saturdays to hear of individuals’ desperate situations, their brokenness, and the hopeless scenarios they faced…but ultimately, of the One who saved them.
Hope in the Night
June Hunt
Saturdays | 12:00 a.m.
June Hunt works through some of life’s most painful problems with callers, sharing God’s heart and guidance on topics like alcohol and drug abuse, anger, divorce, reconciliation, abortion, domestic violence, loneliness, self-worth, forgiveness, and more. Because hope means everything.
Encouragement LIVE
Dr. Don Hawkins
Saturdays | 1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Dr. Don Hawkins from the Master Life Coach Training Institute, each week, he addresses specific encouragement needed for relationship challenges, mental health issues, achieving financial stability, & much more.
The Public Square
American Policy Roundtable
Saturdays | 2:00 a.m.
The American Policy Roundtable hosts Dave Zanotti & Wayne Shepherd tackle the tough issues in public policy & seek to uncover & remember the self-evident truths & the Creator from which they flow.
Bible Answer Man
Hank Hanegraaff
Saturdays | 3:00 a.m.
Dedicated to answering questions about the Bible and Christian faith, Hank Hanegraaff aims to equip listeners with knowledge & understanding to strengthen their faith & defend it against challenges.
The Ramsey Show
Dave Ramsey
Saturdays | 4:00 a.m.
Join Dave Ramsey as he offers practical advice on debt, investing, saving, & wealth building. The show also addresses personal finance questions & explores how money impacts relationships & overall well-being.
Real Life Radio
Jack Hibbs
Saturdays | 5:00 a.m.
Deepen your relationship with Christ & maximize your effectiveness for His purposes with bold preaching from Pastor Jack Hibbs.
Family Life Today
Dave & Ann Wilson
Saturdays | 5:30 a.m.
Tune in daily to hear from married couple, Dave & Ann Wilson, featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
Focus on the Family Jim Daly
Sundays | 6:00 a.m.
Join Jim Daly & guests for Biblically-sound marriage & parenting help to overcome the unique challenges faced by today’s families.
Exploring Missions
Bert Harper
Sundays | 7:00 a.m.
Exploring Missions connects listeners to God’s global mission, sharing the biblical foundation of missions and highlighting how God is working through His people worldwide.
Science, Scripture & Salvation
Sundays | 7:30 a.m.
Science, Scripture, & Salvation is a radio ministry of the Institute for Creation Research aimed at showing how the Bible can be trusted in all matters—including science. Meant to encourage you in your Christian faith by showing how scientific evidence supports the Bible, particularly the Genesis account, it builds confidence in the rest of the inspired Word all the way to Revelation.
Running to Win
Dr. Erwin Lutzer
Sundays | 7:45 a.m.
Running the race of life is hard. Join Dr. Erwin Lutzer as he journeys into the Word to help listeners make it across the finish line.
Moody Church Hour Pastor Philip Miller
Sundays | 8:00 a.m.
Tune in for a Sunday worship service at Moody Church with insightful teaching from Pastor Philip Miller, designed to provide a connection with other believers & a deeper understanding of God’s word.
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
Sundays | 9:00 a.m.
Join Pastor Alistair Begg as he teaches the Bible with clarity and relevance to establish & strengthen believers.
Turning Point
Dr. David Jeremiah
Sundays | 9:30 a.m.
Join Dr. David Jeremiah as he delivers sound biblical teaching, instruction, and resources to provide encouragement to listeners in a changing world.
Voice of Salem
Allen James
Sundays | 10:00 a.m.
Hear sermons & biblical discussions from Pastor Allen James of Salem Baptist Church, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Grace to You
John MacArthur
Sundays | 11:00 a.m.
Draw closer to Christ through a deeper understanding of His word with help from the sermons of Pastor John MacArthur.
Insight for Living
Chuck Swindoll
Sundays | 11:30 a.m.
Tune in to hear the latest sermons from the Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Chuck Swindoll.
Focus on the Family Jim Daly
Sundays | 12:00 p.m.
Join Jim Daly & guests for Biblically-sound marriage & parenting help to overcome the unique challenges faced by today’s families.
Open Line
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Sundays | 1:00 p.m.
Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a live, listener-driven program and podcast where Messianic Jewish scholar Dr. Michael Rydelnik answers tough questions about the Bible, God, and the Christian life using a unique lens of Jewish history, language, and culture.
From His Heart
Dr. Jeff Schreve
Sundays | 3:00 p.m.
Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he focuses on sharing the Gospel of Jesus and offering life-changing truth, love, & hope to help people experience God’s love & forgiveness.
In Touch
Dr. Charles Stanley
Sundays | 3:30 p.m.
Discover the legacy of Dr. Charles Stanley, with teaching that has inspired and encouraged generations of believers.
Real Life Radio
Jack Hibbs
Sundays | 4:00 p.m.
Deepen your relationship with Christ & maximize your effectiveness for His purposes with bold preaching from Pastor Jack Hibbs.
Pathway to Victory
Robert Jeffress
Sundays | 4:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Robert Jeffress as he provides practical application of God’s Word to everyday life to lead people to become obedient and reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
Sundays | 5:00 p.m.
Gain deeper understanding of who God is as your mind is renewed according to God’s Word with help from the sermons of Dr. R.C. Sproul.
Haven Today
David Wollen
Sundays | 5:30 p.m.
Timely topics, biblical teaching, engaging conversations, & daily encouragement…it’s all about Jesus with host David Wollen of Haven Today.
Growing for Life
Rocky Ramsey
Sundays | 6:00 p.m.
Grow deeper in your faith for life with help from the sermons of Pastor Dr. Rocky Ramsey of Corryton Baptist Church in Corryton, Tennessee.
From His Heart
Dr. Jeff Schreve
Sundays | 6:30 p.m.
Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he focuses on sharing the Gospel of Jesus and offering life-changing truth, love, & hope to help people experience God’s love & forgiveness.
The Church Mechanic
Dr. Pat Polis
Sundays | 7:00 p.m.
Certified church consultant specializing in restoring the church to health and vitality
Voice of Salem
Allen James
Sundays | 8:00 p.m.
Hear sermons & biblical discussions from Pastor Allen James of Salem Baptist Church, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Prayer Power
Brent McDougal
Sundays | 9:00 p.m.
Tune in at 11:00 am on Saturday’s to catch “Prayer Power” with Dr. Brent McDougal. Want to have a better prayer life? Learn how to pray effectively. Hear how prayer can change your life! Host Brent McDougal invites you to take a journey to discover the power of persistent prayer that results in miracles!
Open Line
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Sundays | 10:00 p.m.
Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a live, listener-driven program and podcast where Messianic Jewish scholar Dr. Michael Rydelnik answers tough questions about the Bible, God, and the Christian life using a unique lens of Jewish history, language, and culture.
Bible Answer Man
Hank Hanegraaff
Sundays | 12:00 a.m.
Dedicated to answering questions about the Bible and Christian faith, Hank Hanegraaff aims to equip listeners with knowledge & understanding to strengthen their faith & defend it against challenges.
The Ramsey Show
Dave Ramsey
Sundays | 1:00 a.m.
Join Dave Ramsey as he offers practical advice on debt, investing, saving, & wealth building. The show also addresses personal finance questions & explores how money impacts relationships & overall well-being.
Bible Answer Man
Hank Hanegraaff
Sundays | 2:00 a.m.
Dedicated to answering questions about the Bible and Christian faith, Hank Hanegraaff aims to equip listeners with knowledge & understanding to strengthen their faith & defend it against challenges.
The Ramsey Show
Dave Ramsey
Sundays | 3:00 a.m.
Join Dave Ramsey as he offers practical advice on debt, investing, saving, & wealth building. The show also addresses personal finance questions & explores how money impacts relationships & overall well-being.
Bible Answer Man
Hank Hanegraaff
Sundays | 4:00 a.m.
Dedicated to answering questions about the Bible and Christian faith, Hank Hanegraaff aims to equip listeners with knowledge & understanding to strengthen their faith & defend it against challenges.
Real Life Radio
Jack Hibbs
Sundays | 5:00 a.m.
Deepen your relationship with Christ & maximize your effectiveness for His purposes with bold preaching from Pastor Jack Hibbs.
Why Listen to Joy Radio?
Joy Radio is Knoxville’s most powerful Christian radio station, featuring inspirational, educational, and informative talk programming 24 hours a day. Programming themes include: Faith, Marriage, Emotional Health, Money, Politics, and Relationships. Thanks to the station’s 5000-watt signal, Joy Radio covers the Tennessee Valley within a 60-mile radius of Knoxville on AM 620. Our signal is also available via FM, at 102.5 in Knoxville and 99.5 in Sevierville.
Joy Radio is owned and operated by Tennessee Media Associates, Inc. Other organizations under this management umbrella include conservative Talk Radio at 92.3FM/AM 760, inspiring worship music on 90.1FM the Bridge, and 24/7 biblical teaching on AM 860 in West Virginia.