The Oklahoma Catholic Radio website recently underwent an upgrade; almost like it had been to fit camp. The result is a lively, interactive site that improves the basic information such as the program schedule and the list of stations. If you have been a couch potato ( or car potato ) listener, and have not even ventured to the website, tag along on this visit. I hope it spurs you to more listening and more communication.
okcr.org allows you to listen wherever you have your smartphone or other device without the coverage limitations imposed by the radio signal. On the home page, select LISTEN ONLINE. Then choose either Oklahoma City or Tulsa. More listening time flexibility may introduce you to more programs that you find appealing and spiritually nourishing. For example, OKCR recently added two new programs from a partner station, Relevant Radio. Listen to "Morning Air," 6 -7AM weekdays, and "The Patrick Madrid Show at 9PM, Monday-Saturday. See all programs under CURRENT SCHEDULE.
People tell me personally and I often hear it shared on OKCR programs, that the more they listen, the more they want to hear. OKCR has fulfilled this desire in a big way because now local programming like "Living Catholic " and " Make Straight the Way " are archived and available for your listening convenience. The archived programs are on the same screen as LISTEN ONLINE. On the left side of the screen select PREVIOUSLY AIRED. Another way is to select CURRENT SCHEDULE and note the programs colored in blue. Those highlighted in blue, represent the full archived roster of OKCR. This includes the local programs and those from partner stations like Ave Maria, EWTN, and Relevant Radio.
This giant step forward by OKCR serves our listeners and our donors in evangelization, spiritual growth, and worship. Did you tune into "Catholic Answers Live" in the midst of an explanation of Mary's role in the Church? Would hearing the entire conversation help you articulate your own Catholic beliefs in a conversation with a non-Catholic friend? The archives give you that ability. You can replay a program for your own edification and promote understanding between friends. When you are able to find what speaks to your heart about God, you want to share it with others. That is one way our connection to each other comes into play. In the upper right-hand corner of the home page, you can also share via Facebook (TM), Twitter (TM), and Instagram (TM).
From the home page, acquaint yourself with the OKCR board of directors and the current sponsors. See the archives of this column under NEWS. An advantage of reading from the website is more detail. Online you will find pictures to accompany this article to help you navigate all the website has to offer.
What we have not covered is giving to OKCR and becoming a sponsor. These are important parts of the website for obvious reasons. Without the support of donors there is no OKCR. Next month, expect a column devoted to understanding and getting comfortable with the financial, interactive categories. Then, you can try them out. November 10th and 11th in the Fall Radiothon!