Faith to Faith WCSI - 1010 on your AM dial Columbus, Indiana

Faith to Faith began when Pastor David Rockhill was driving through Columbus and happened to pass Fred Allman, known locally as "The Old Prophet". Fred was distributing his leaflets in the street, wearing a billboard that said "I speak for Christ." Fred has been arrested and cited numerous times for this "offense". David invited Fred to a cup of coffee and a conversation in a nearby fast food restaurant, and Fred readily agreed to the conversation. The next two hours were spent in theological give-and-take.

John Foster WCSI Director of Programing	They began meeting once a week for dialogue. When Fred invited David to consider doing a radio program with him, David's first response was "no thanks." But he went ahead and bounced the idea off of several members of his congregation. Thinking they would be as leery of the idea as he was, he was surprised when they said "go for it!". So David called WCSI, the local news and talk radio station, expecting to be turned down. Instead, John Foster, director of programming, called back very attracted to the idea. So, after several meetings, they began.
The format was simple. Fred would introduce a topic, make a statement about it, and David would respond. Next episode, David would introduce a topic and Fred would respond. More discussion would follow. Like Siskel and Ebert, sometimes they'd agree and sometimes disagree. Fred tends to be a radical who operates outside the system, while David is a mainline minister who works in and through the system. This has created an interesting dynamic. One very important goal behind the show has been to model a healthy dialogue and encourage others to talk about their faith in an open, and constructive manner. By hearing two people agreeing, and disagreeing, and remaining friends - even when discussing the "hottest" topics - it was hoped that others might be encouraged to enter into dialogue themselves.	David Rockhill Pastor of Hope United Methodist Church
Fred Allman "The Old Prophet"	At first the show aired two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, but quickly expanded to five days - Monday through Friday. It plays during morning drive time, and shares the airwaves with the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura Schlessinger (we leave it up to you to decide if this is a good or bad thing.) Faith to Faith breaks new ground in several areas. It does not play on a "Christian" station, but a local News/Talk Radio station. Instead of avoiding controversy, the show delves into the most divisive subjects, and nothing is off limits. And the show often presents theology from a "different angle" then typically heard in most religious broadcasting. It does all of this in the context of a friendly conversation.

Faith to Faith is broadcast Monday through Friday, 6:55 a.m. on WCSI in Columbus, IN - 1010 on the AM dial. Sponsors include the Hope United Methodist Church, the Hope Star Journal, the Filling Station Restaurant, and various friends and neighbors. We are also greatful that the United Methodist South Indiana Conference Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns has given us a grant of $1500. But we are still in need of sponsors. 100% of the money given goes to pay for the broadcast fees. If you would like more information about how you can support this program, call David Rockhill at (812) 546-4135 or email David and Fred at wcsifaithtofaith@yahoo.com.