EPIC Radio, Inc is a tax-exempt organization.
EIN: 83-1695895
All donations are tax-deductible.
EPIC Radio began as a short form radio program, created, produced, and edited by Catholic high schoolers in the Wake Forest area. On the program, the group discussed issues that were relevant to young people, particularly young Christians, as they face an increasingly secular world. The program aired on WFNE-LP, then known as Divine Mercy Radio, on Friday afternoons. The show ended after thirteen episodes in 2016.
In fall of 2018, Divine Mercy Radio purchased a much larger AM station and, under federal law, could no longer operate WFNE-LP. EPIC Radio stepped up and offered to take over the station. EPIC Radio Inc was incorporated in the state of North Carolina in November 2018 and subsequently registered for 501(c)3 status. EPIC Radio 103.5FM came on the air in July 2019 as an affiliate of Relevant Radio.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, EPIC Radio 103.5FM became an essential resource to Catholics in Wake Forest. The radio station continued to broadcast Mass every day and began to simulcast a live Spanish Mass from St. Raphael Catholic Church in Raleigh, NC on Sundays.
Keeping the community informed is one of the core principles of EPIC Radio 103.5FM. In 2021, EPIC Radio entered into an agreement with the Dicastery for Communication in Vatican City to re-broadcast Vatican Radio’s Vatican and World News in English seven days a week and in Spanish on Sundays. This, in addition to hourly news updates from Relevant Radio, helps keep the Wake Forest community connected to the Church and the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EPIC Radio 103.5FM maintain its operations?
We are 100% listener supported. We need our listeners to be partners with us in this evangelization ministry. If you or your business would like to support us, you can donate online or contact us and we will happily give you a call. Grant announcements are available! We have a small volunteer group that help us on the technical side of things. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us and let us know! No previous radio experience required (this is great if you have always wanted to get involved in radio)!
Is EPIC Radio 103.5FM part of Divine Mercy Radio (Catholic 540AM)?
No. EPIC Radio 103.5FM is completely independent of Divine Mercy Radio. If you give to Divine Mercy Radio you are not giving to EPIC Radio 103.5FM and vice versa.
What does WFNE-LP stand for?
Each radio station in the country has a call sign; ours is WFNE-LP. “LP” designates that we are low power. All stations east of the Mississippi River start with “W.” Stations can request particular letters if they are not already being used. When WFNE-LP came on the air, the acronym that it stood for was “Wake Forest New Evangelization.”
Sometimes when I listen, the signal fades away much faster than other stations. Why is that?
Since we are a low power radio station, we are very limited in how much power our transmitter can use. Hence, the clearest signal is within 3.5 miles of the station. However, you can listen to us anywhere by streaming us over the internet!
I have a comment or question about a program I heard on EPIC Radio 103.5FM. Who do I contact?
You can contact us! You can fill out the contact for here or send us an email to mailbox@weareepic.org.
Where does Relevant Radio broadcast from?
Relevant Radio is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL. Many of their hosts, however, broadcast from different studios across in the country.
Where does Ave Maria Radio broadcast from?
Ave Maria Radio is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. Many of their hosts, however, broadcast from different studios across in the country.
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