Thanks again to so many who are encouraging us in this new season of our work outside of 88.3 TheWind. Now that more people are becoming aware of our stepping away, and more questions are being asked we wanted to clear up a few things as best as we can to squish any conjecture or rumors.
1. We did not leave because of Boost 101.9. We have been a part of Boost (a brand new youth oriented Christian station in St. Louis) since its launch earlier this spring and continue to be thrilled to reach more people in the St. Louis area every morning, but we did not leave to work there. In fact, we didn’t leave to work anywhere. We are actually still piecing together what the next chapter will be. Though we have some exciting ideas (stay tuned) Boost 101.9 was not the impetus for our departure.
2. The separation was mutual. Both 88.3 The Wind and we came to the conclusion that the show we were doing was not a fit for what they wanted after many long and in depth conversations. Speaking of which…
3. Leaving 88.3 The Wind was not a snap decision. It was a long, painful, and hard fought series of conversations and revelations. In our final conversations with station management we all decided that we could part on positive terms with an understanding that it is, in fact, ok for us to go our separate ways and each pursue our passions.
4. We love 88.3 the Wind. We love the way they love this community, and we love the heart that beats deeply for ministry to the Ozarks. We will continue to be cheerleaders for “The Wind” and any other ministry that seeks to encourage and love on the community we continue to live in. There are no sides to take here. You can love Peanut Butter and you can love Cheese, even if you never choose to eat them on the same sandwich.
5. Parting ways always leaves unanswered questions for anyone involved. The community is involved because you have been a huge part of our show for 3 years, and we want to honor your questions and confusion as best we can. We will continue to ask for you to pray with us as we find our way through this new chapter, and pray for the station as they find their way. The healthiest thing for both us and the station is to focus on the diverging future that God holds for each. Healing and moving forward must take place, and for that reason this post will likely be our final public statement on the matter of our departing 88.3 The Wind. We are so excited for the future. There is so much left for us to do and so we do not want to get caught up in the past. Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may have questions, and join us in both rooting on 88.3 The Wind and doing our own best to make a difference in the Ozarks community and beyond!
Your friends,
Aaron and Denee’
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*****UPDATE*****
4/2/2015
This post continues to be our most viewed post on our website. We want to thank you for taking the time to read more about our show’s journey! We wanted to give you a quick update about some breaking news!
We have been working tirelessly to discover a way to be able to connect with you via online streaming for a brand new show! Recently our fans helped to fund this show (at Patreon.com) and we are launching a LIVE talk show that you can tune into online or on an app!
We would LOVE to have you listen!
This post (click below) is the most recent post on how to stay connected with this new show. Please read it and check back for updates.
Click this to read this post about launching the new talk show!
You can also check back here on our website for updates on where you can listen to our show on the radio!
Click here for a list of radio stations that carry our radio show!
Very well said. The truth is people often don’t understand when people part ways amicably. They assume something must be wrong and that is not always the case.
How much more does this speak to all parties that you were able to understand that. Although on the same road, the fork, takes you down different paths.
Taking different paths doesn’t mean that one is on the wrong path. We are each meant to walk our path.
Good luck and God bless
So well said Renae. I’m so thankful that you understand our heart.
I have and will miss hearing you guys in the mornings, but I pray many blessings for both of you on this next chapter in life. God bless and thanks for the update I did wonder. ☺☺:-)
Thank you for responding and sending us to this site. I guess like always I hate change even though sometimes it’s for the best. I am so use to getting to really like something and then God goes making those “changes” I do wish you all the best and believe that God will use you for His glory. Guess we can stay in touch on Facebook.
We love you guys and will miss getting to hear you in the mornings!!
I understand. Sometimes, it’s best to just move on. Like I have learned so difficultly, you can’t move on if you keep stuck in the past. What comes after page one? It’s a hard concept to face, but irrelevantly, page two. This has been a hard thing to cope with, because as with me, you guys were my favorite part of The Wind. But I know that Yehovah has bigger plans for people. Staying in the same place for too long is like going through the desert for 40 years. Sometimes, you just have to move forward. I will miss you guys so much. But I know that whatever you two do, you do for the glory of the Almighty. And that is all that matters. KIT and never forget… Much love. <3 <3 <3
So, the question that was not answered, did you guys actually pick up and physically move or are you doing your new show from Springfield?
Hey Gary, Thanks for writing. I’m not sure if you got our reply through the site so I thought I’d post here too. We are able to do our show from any location so at this time we have not physically moved are are in Springfield.
I’m a teacher, and had a baby at the end of July. Needless to say, I haven’t been in my normal morning routine for a while. Upon going back to work this week I was really sad to discover that you guys were not on 88.3. It is amazing how radio personalities can feel like your good friend, even when you don’t know each other! I wish you all the best in your new endeavors, and know you are still missed!
Leah thank you so much for writing to us. We miss you too and hope that you will continue to connect with us through our show highlights and web postings. Congratulations on the new baby! Hope the transition is going well. 😀 ♥♥♥
I love 88.3 but it will never be the same without you guys!! But God has a plan for us all and I pray that your new journey brings you and many people to where They are suppose to be. Thank you for all the great years of fun mornings in the car.
Robin thank you so much for writing to us. We are both forever changed because of our time at 88.3 The Wind and we remain thankful for all we were able to experience and be a part of. We both miss a lot about it and hope that our path continues to develop in such a way that we are able to do the show we love and find outlets for this passion we share for communication and media. We so appreciate all the wonderful feedback we continue to receive about what we do!