with the Light of Christ," a phrase taken from the popular book, "Piercing the Darkness," by Frank E. Peretti. During these early years the station worked to build an audience and market itself as a Christian brand in Central Michigan. Jeff Schultz was the local voice in the mornings with the show "Daybreak". In addition to this role Jeff was also responsible for sales. Brian "Doc" Erwin (1992-2002), then a recent graduate of Spring Arbor University was later brought in to cover evenings and become the first Music Director. Tim Wright (1993-1996) was an on-air talent who would leave the station for full-time missions in Africa. Connie Weiber (1992-2006) and former executive board member was also prominent at this time as the Operations Manager and voice talent. During the early years the staff worked hard to promote a quality sound and build a local loyal audience. 1995-2003 The period between 1995 and 2003 provided much growth for the station. In 1996 WPRJ was required to shift its frequency from 101.5 to 101.7. This resulted in a power increase to 4600 watts from 2200. WWBN Tuscola switched from 101.7 to 101.5 which also resulted in a power increased. WHZZ 101.7 Lansing was able to increase its effective power as a result of the required frequency shifts. A new building was purchased giving the staff much needed "room to grow." The station had dropped the slogan Piercing the Darkness and was just promoting itself as "Praise Radio" and later as "FM 101.7." The morning show "Daybreak" with Jeff Shultz was becoming popular, particularly with men 28-50. Additionally Jeff was becoming more known in the community and working with national groups such as Promise Keepers. Brian "Doc" Erwin was also continuing to enhance the music rotation of the station during live hours and working to sharpen the local feel of the station. Listeners often had no clue that the station was automated for the majority of the day. The station also hired a second Spring Arbor University graduate, Tom Davis (1999-2002) for operations and as an additional programmer. It at this point that the management of the station began to look to the local university for production and air talent. Between 1995-2002 five students from Central Michigan University began to work at the station in promotions, talent and operations. Matt "Bigfoot" March (1993-1999) a broadcasting major, hosted evenings and was responsible for the