Media Broadcasts That Stimulate Thinking
In the early 1920’s a new instrument became available to give wide publicity to the Kingdom message.
The then president of the Watchtower Society, Joseph Rutherford felt strongly that “the hand of the Lord” was manifest in its development.
What was it?
Radio!
Less than two years after the world’s first commercial radio station began regular
broadcasts (in 1920) Brother Rutherford went on the air to broadcast bible truth. Here was an instrument that could reach millions of people simultaneously. Within 2 more years, in 1924 the Society had its own radio station, WBBR in operation in New York.
By 1933, the peak year, 408 stations were being used to carry the kingdom message to 6 continents. In addition to live broadcasts, programs on scores of subjects were pre-recorded and delightful Kingdom music was also featured prominently.These broadcasts broke down much prejudice and opened the eyes of honest hearted ones. Although not replacing the need for house to house witnessing, the radio was able to carry bible truth to places that were hard to reach, and provided excellent openings for conversations when witnesses personally visited the homes of the people.
Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to make full use (where appropriate) of the World’s media, and spokes people representing the organization, regularly participate in Radio and TV broadcasts, presenting the work of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Kingdom Message in a positive and appealing way.
Here is a small selection for your enjoyment:
Radio
“Religion is a Snare and a Racket” (Judge Rutherford – 1939)
“Man’s Quest For Lasting Peace” (Nathan Knorr)
“Millions Now Living Will Never Be Born” (Ulysses Glass)
“Interview With Jehovah’s Witnesses” (BBC Radio Nottingham – 2006)
“My Story” Teresa Graves (1976)
Jehovah’s Witnesses and What They Believe
(Radio 702 – South Africa)
Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Galápagos Islands (BBC – 2005)
Interview with Terrence Howard (NPR News)
Video
Hank Marvin: Why I’m Proud To Be A Jehovah’s Witness
The Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Canada (1936 – 1959)
Jehovah’s Witnesses After The Pandemic
Jehovah’s Witnesses Speak About The Resumption of In-Person Field Service (Nigerian News Report)
Jehovah’s Witnesses Release the Bible in Sign Language
Russia’s Campaign Against Jehovah’s Witnesses
More Media Broadcasts That Stimulate Thinking Coming Soon!
