Nashville, TN (April 17, 2023) – AccessMore, Educational Media Foundation (EMF) – parent of K-LOVE, Air1, and WTA MEDIA – proudly announces that “America’s Pastor” and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will join their platform.
“AccessMore is ecstatic about our new podcast partnership with Max Lucado. We are thrilled and energized at the opportunity to help Max’s insights and teaching on Jesus go even further with his addition to AccessMore,” commented Jim Houser, EMF Chief Content Officer. “The ministry of Max Lucado has had a profound influence on this generation; it’s impossible to calculate its reach. Through his teachings and books, he points people to Jesus, a mission that we here at EMF share, and we are humbled by every opportunity to stand alongside him.”
Lucado, a pastor for more than 40 years and bestselling author whose books have sold more than 145 million copies in over 50 languages, aims through this podcast to share the greatest story ever told – the living Savior who brings a lifetime of hope.
The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast has seen over six million downloads since launching in the summer of 2020. Lucado welcomes the next chapter with AccessMore saying: “I’m excited to join the AccessMore podcast network and to have the opportunity to share weekly messages of hope and encouragement with listeners. My years in ministry have shown me what God can do through faithful partners, and I’m honored The Encouraging Word Podcast is now available on the AccessMore platform.”
Each episode features an inspired and encouraging word from Lucado as he uses his unique biblical insight, heartwarming storytelling, and comforting tone to empower listeners to put their faith in a God who is always near. The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast started in 2020 when the global pandemic began from Max’s daily “check-in” videos to virtually pastor people from home. These messages have continued, and have been viewed more than 42 million times since March 2020.
“As podcast listening continues to grow, it’s so fitting to add Max to the curated cart of thoughtful podcasts we call AccessMore.” said Rahny Taylor, Director of AccessMore. “Now you can start your week with motivation from Christine Caine, encouragement from Max Lucado, theology with Lisa Harper, and more!”
The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast is out now and can be heard weekly on AccessMore.com, the AccessMore App, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
About Max Lucado: Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and bestselling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife Denalyn where he serves the people of Oak Hills Church. His message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him. Learn more about Max at www.maxlucado.com.
About Educational Media Foundation: Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, Calif., with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the world’s two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with more than 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts and events. EMF employs 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN; Rocklin, CA; and field locations around the country. (For more information, visit www.emfbroadcasting.com)
Media Contact: Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, jana@mmpublicrelations.com, 832-247-9308
