It's time to take action. Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, which has produced classic audio dramas like The Chronicles of Narnia, Bonhoeffer, Oliver Twist, the Father Gilbert Mysteries, and many more, is no longer in production. No new dramas are being produced. This is a tragedy for all those who love good stories that are well-told. It's a tragedy for all those families who are looking for God-honoring content in an increasingly hostile world. FOTF Radio Theatre needs to be revived.
Here's what you can do to help:
1. Sign the Petition
The first thing you can do to show your support for Radio Theatre's revival is to sign the petition on change.org. Started by audio drama fan Thaddaeus McCandless, this petition calls on Focus on the Family to bring back Radio Theatre. It's currently over 300 signatures. The goal is to demonstrate that there is plenty of support out there for more Radio Theatre dramas. After you sign the petition, make sure to share it with your friends and family.
2. Join the Postcard Campaign
Fans of Radio Theatre are starting a postcard campaign to help get more dramas made. We all know that sending a postcard or a letter will always be more effective than shooting off a quick email. The upper management at Focus on the Family is in charge of whether Radio Theatre gets made, so they're the ones we need to contact. Honestly, this is probably the most impactful thing you can do to bring back Radio Theatre. Find out how to join!
1. Sign the Petition
The first thing you can do to show your support for Radio Theatre's revival is to sign the petition on change.org. Started by audio drama fan Thaddaeus McCandless, this petition calls on Focus on the Family to bring back Radio Theatre. It's currently over 300 signatures. The goal is to demonstrate that there is plenty of support out there for more Radio Theatre dramas. After you sign the petition, make sure to share it with your friends and family.
2. Join the Postcard Campaign
Fans of Radio Theatre are starting a postcard campaign to help get more dramas made. We all know that sending a postcard or a letter will always be more effective than shooting off a quick email. The upper management at Focus on the Family is in charge of whether Radio Theatre gets made, so they're the ones we need to contact. Honestly, this is probably the most impactful thing you can do to bring back Radio Theatre. Find out how to join!
3. Write an Email
While you're waiting for your postcard to arrive at Focus on the Family, you can also fire off an email to ask that Radio Theatre productions continue. Maybe mention a few of your favorite dramas and ask that more get made soon. You can direct your emails to [email protected]
While you're waiting for your postcard to arrive at Focus on the Family, you can also fire off an email to ask that Radio Theatre productions continue. Maybe mention a few of your favorite dramas and ask that more get made soon. You can direct your emails to [email protected]
4. Buy Radio Theatre
Did you know that Radio Theatre has produced a whopping total of 40 audio dramas? A great way to show your support for new Radio Theatre productions is to purchase these existing Radio Theatre dramas. The best place to do so is the Focus on the Family store. Focus gets the most money from these purchases than if you bought them from another store. You can get dramas on CD or digital download. What if you already have all of these dramas? You can get them as gifts for friends and family. The Chronicles of Narnia would make a great gift for a family with kids. Check out our purchasing guide for Radio Theatre.
5. Pray
If you believe in the mission of Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, then consider adding it to your ongoing prayer list. For myself, I'll be praying that the management at Focus make the decision to revive Radio Theatre, that the funding will be there to create these high quality productions, that fans will rally to support it, that new fans will fall in love with these stories, and that God will use it to touch the lives of countless people.
6. Spread the Word
And finally, spread the word. We have a chance to get Focus on the Family's attention and revive Radio Theatre. Tell your friends and family to get involved with signing the petition, sending a postcard, and writing an email. Share this post on your social media too. The more people that know about this, the better! You can download the PDF of a brochure we created to spread awareness. You can also use the hashtag #SaveRadioDrama online.
Did you know that Radio Theatre has produced a whopping total of 40 audio dramas? A great way to show your support for new Radio Theatre productions is to purchase these existing Radio Theatre dramas. The best place to do so is the Focus on the Family store. Focus gets the most money from these purchases than if you bought them from another store. You can get dramas on CD or digital download. What if you already have all of these dramas? You can get them as gifts for friends and family. The Chronicles of Narnia would make a great gift for a family with kids. Check out our purchasing guide for Radio Theatre.
5. Pray
If you believe in the mission of Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, then consider adding it to your ongoing prayer list. For myself, I'll be praying that the management at Focus make the decision to revive Radio Theatre, that the funding will be there to create these high quality productions, that fans will rally to support it, that new fans will fall in love with these stories, and that God will use it to touch the lives of countless people.
6. Spread the Word
And finally, spread the word. We have a chance to get Focus on the Family's attention and revive Radio Theatre. Tell your friends and family to get involved with signing the petition, sending a postcard, and writing an email. Share this post on your social media too. The more people that know about this, the better! You can download the PDF of a brochure we created to spread awareness. You can also use the hashtag #SaveRadioDrama online.
Focus on the Family Radio Theatre remains the gold standard for high quality audio drama. It would be a great loss if these family-friendly dramas were forever discontinued. We need more quality Christian content in this world. Radio Theatre needs to be revived.