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==World Radio==
==World Radio==
On August 6, 2011, ''World'', in partnership with the [[Salem Radio Network]], launched a weekly two-hour radio news program called ''The World and Everything in It''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://srnonline.com/the-world-and-everything-in-it | title=The World and Everything in It |work=Salem Radio Network|accessdate=2011-08-16}}</ref><ref name="Marvin Olasky"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ntsmediaonline.com/?p=32053 | title=SRN Debuts 'The World And Everything In It' |work=NTS MediaOnline|author=Al Peterson|date=July 13, 2011|accessdate=2011-08-28}}</ref> Hosted by Executive Producer Nick Eicher and Senior Producer Joseph Slife, the program airs weekends on several U.S. stations and features reports, interviews, and analysis from the magazine's editorial team.
On August 6, 2011, ''World'', in partnership with the [[Salem Radio Network]], launched a weekly two-hour radio news program called ''The World and Everything in It''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://srnonline.com/the-world-and-everything-in-it | title=The World and Everything in It |work=Salem Radio Network|accessdate=2011-08-16}}</ref><ref name="Marvin Olasky"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ntsmediaonline.com/?p=32053 | title=SRN Debuts 'The World And Everything In It' |work=NTS MediaOnline|author=Al Peterson|date=July 13, 2011|accessdate=2011-08-28}}</ref> Hosted by Executive Producer Nick Eicher and Senior Producer Joseph Slife, the program airs weekends on several U.S. stations and features reports, interviews, and analysis from the magazine's editorial team. A daily version of the program was launched in May 2013.


In January 2014, World Radio introduced a weekly program hosted by Warren Cole Smith called [http://www.worldmag.com/podcast/listeningin/ "Listening In,"] which features interviews with newsmakers and thought-leaders.
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In February 2010, ''World'' began broadcasting a daily news report hosted by Nick Eicher. ''This Is News from World Magazine'' airs weekdays on the [[Bott Radio Network]] and other radio stations in the United States.

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Previously, in February 2010, ''World'' began broadcasting a daily news report hosted by Nick Eicher. ''This Is News from World Magazine'' airs weekdays on the [[Bott Radio Network]] and other radio stations in the United States.


''World'''s radio programming is also available via podcast.
''World'''s radio programming is also available via podcast.

Revision as of 22:11, 10 September 2014

World
File:WORLD Magazine June 30, 2012, Cover.jpg
Editor in ChiefMarvin Olasky
Categoriesnews, religion, culture, politics
FrequencyBiweekly
Circulation100,000
FounderJoel Belz
First issue1986
CompanyWORLD News Group/God's World Publications
CountryUnited States
Based inAsheville, North Carolina
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.worldmag.com
ISSN0888-157X

World (often written in all-caps as WORLD) is a biweekly[1] Christian news magazine, published in the United States by God's World Publications, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Asheville, North Carolina.[2] World differs from most other news magazines in that its declared perspective is one of Christian right evangelical Protestantism.[3] Its mission statement is "To report, interpret, and illustrate the news in a timely, accurate, enjoyable, and arresting fashion from a perspective committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God."

Each issue features both U.S. and international news, cultural analysis, editorials and commentary, as well as book, music and movie reviews. In addition, World also publishes an end of the year issue that covers the top stories from the previous year, obituaries, and statistics.[4]

History

Launched by Joel Belz in 1986 as a replacement for The Presbyterian Journal, an at-that-time 44-year-old publication that had been founded specifically "to challenge the assumptions and activities of the liberals and to return the [Southern Presbyterian] denomination to its biblical moorings," World was intended to serve "an educational rather than an ecclesiastical task—a vision focused on the importance of a biblical worldview for all of life." It started small—only about 5,000 initial subscribers, and only 12,000 after three years.[5] The publishers initially requested donations in every issue to stay afloat. It has grown significantly in the years since, and as a non-profit organization, it continues to accept donations as its publishers have expressed a desire to expand.[6] In 2012 World began referring to itself as WORLD News Group, which includes its print, digital, and broadcast properties.

Editorial team

Marvin Olasky is its editor in chief, with Mindy Belz as editor, Timothy Lamer as managing editor, Jamie Dean as news editor, and Janie B. Cheaney, Susan Olasky, Andrée Seu Peterson, John Piper, Edward E. Plowman, Cal Thomas, and Lynn Vincent as senior writers. The reporting staff is made up of Emily Belz, J.C. Derrick, Daniel James Devine, Sophia Lee, and Angela Lu. Other contributors include Megan Basham, Julie Borg, Anthony Bradley, Andrew Branch, Tim Challies, Michael Cochrane, Kiley Crosslan, John Dawson, Amy Henry, Mary Jackson, Michael Leaser, Jill Nelson, Arsenio Orteza, Stephanie Perrault, and Emily Whitten. The magazine's art director is David K. Freeland, with Robert L. Patete serving as associate art director and Rachel Beatty as graphic designer. World's CEO is Kevin Martin, while Warren Cole Smith serves as vice president.

World received widespread national media attention in 2009 when its former features editor and current senior writer Lynn Vincent was chosen to collaborate on former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life.[7][8][9][10]

Coverage of evangelical controversies

World has received positive critical commentary regarding its investigative reporting on controversies within the evangelical Christian community.

In an August 29, 2009, cover story, World reported on the controversial C Street Center in Washington, D.C., and the secretive organization behind it, the Fellowship, a.k.a. "The Family."[11] Scott Horton of Harper's Magazine praised the piece, saying "[World’s] attitude is critical and exacting. The piece looks like serious journalism, much like the publication’s exposé work on Ralph Reed and other scandals in the past."[12] World's coverage of C Street house also caught the attention of MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, who on her August 17, 2009, show said, "The article exposes The Family‘s mysterious money trail and describes the C Street scandals using the word 'scandal' and argues that The Family subscribes to a, quote, 'muddy theology' and it harbors, quote, 'a disdain for the established church.'"[13]

The magazine reported that Christian apologist and conservative political commentator Dinesh D'Souza had shared a hotel room with his fiancee prior to filing for divorce from his previous wife.[14] After World broke the story, D'Souza resigned as president of New York's The King's College in response.[15][16]

Internet presence

The magazine's digital properties are headed up by Executive Editor Mickey McLean. The magazine's website includes online-only features written by the magazine's editors, reporters, writers, and contributors, as well as daily news briefs and columns, podcasts, and editorial cartoons.

In March 2011, World released an version of its magazine for iOS devices through the App Store.[17] In November 2011, World released a version of the magazine for the Amazon Kindle.

In September 2011, World launched World on Campus, a news site designed for students from age 15 to 25.[18] Leigh Jones serves as editor.

World Radio

On August 6, 2011, World, in partnership with the Salem Radio Network, launched a weekly two-hour radio news program called The World and Everything in It.[19][18][20] Hosted by Executive Producer Nick Eicher and Senior Producer Joseph Slife, the program airs weekends on several U.S. stations and features reports, interviews, and analysis from the magazine's editorial team. A daily version of the program was launched in May 2013.

In January 2014, World Radio introduced a weekly program hosted by Warren Cole Smith called "Listening In," which features interviews with newsmakers and thought-leaders.

Previously, in February 2010, World began broadcasting a daily news report hosted by Nick Eicher. This Is News from World Magazine airs weekdays on the Bott Radio Network and other radio stations in the United States.

World's radio programming is also available via podcast.

Daniel of the Year

Since 1998, World has given an award named the "Daniel of The Year". Having a different emphasis than Time's Person of the Year, the Daniels are selected based on exhibiting bravery in defense of God's authority. The honor is named for the main character of the book of Daniel in the Bible.

Hope Award for Effective Compassion

In conjunction with the American Bible Society, World presents an annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion to small Christian ministry organizations that do effective work in helping those in need without receiving government funding.

  • 2006: Christian Women's Job Corps, Nashville, Tenn.
  • 2007: Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranches, Batesville, Ark.
  • 2008: A Way Out, Memphis, Tenn.
  • 2009: Forgiven Ministry, Taylorsville, N.C.
  • 2010: Freedom for Youth, Des Moines, Iowa
  • 2011: Victory Trade School, Springfield, Mo.
  • 2012: The WorkFaith Connection, Houston, Texas
  • 2013: Administer Justice, Elgin and Geneva, Ill.

Book of the Year

Since 2008, the editors of World have selected a Book of the Year, which recognizes a Christian book and author that effectively tackles a topic important to the evangelical community in a timely manner. Each Book of the Year is prominently featured in the magazine's annual Books Issue. World selected co-Books of the Year in 2011.

  • 2008: The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy J. Keller
  • 2009: ESV Study Bible, published by Crossway, a division of Good News Publishers
  • 2010: The Battle: How the Fight between Free Enterprise and Big Government Will Shape America's Future, by Arthur C. Brooks
  • 2011: Should Christians Embrace Evolution? edited by Norman C. Nevin, and God and Evolution, edited by Jay Richards
  • 2012: The Triumph of Christianity: How the Jesus Movement Became the World's Largest Religion, by Rodney Stark
  • 2013: Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia’s Underground Railroad, by Melanie Kirkpatrick

References

  1. ^ Eicher, Nickolas (January 12, 2008). "A changing WORLD". WORLD Magazine. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  2. ^ "How to reach us". WORLD Mag. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  3. ^ Olasky, Marvin. "WORLD tries to be salt, not sugar". WORLD Mag. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  4. ^ Olasky, Marvin. "About us". WORLD Mag. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  5. ^ Belz, Joel (March 24, 2001). "Publishing... by design". WORLD Magazine. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
  6. ^ Eicher, Nickolas (November 21, 2009). "Needed: WORLD Movers". WORLD Magazine. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  7. ^ Mickey McLean (May 21, 2009). "Guts and grace". WORLDmag.com. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  8. ^ "Sarah Palin picks conservative author to assist on memoir". Associated Press. May 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  9. ^ Dan Gilgoff (May 22, 2009). "Sarah Palin Picks Christian Journalist to Collaborate on Memoir". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  10. ^ Ben Smith (October 2, 2009). "Palin co-author: Evangelical, partisan". Politico. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  11. ^ Belz, Emily; Pitts, Edward Lee (August 29, 2009). "All in the family". WORLD Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
  12. ^ Horton, Scott (August 17, 2009). "Reporting on C Street". Harper's Magazine. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  13. ^ Maddow, Rachel (August 17, 2009). "The Rachel Maddow Show". MSNBC (transcript). Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  14. ^ Smith, Warren Cole (16 October 2012). "King's crisis". World. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  15. ^ Kaminer, Ariel (October 18, 2012). "Star Commentator Is Out as Christian College President After Scandal". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  16. ^ Sessions, David (October 18, 2012). "Dinesh D'Souza Resigns Presidency of The King's College". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  17. ^ The Editors (March 12, 2011). "Digital revolution". WORLD Magazine. Retrieved 2011-07-02. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ a b Marvin Olasky (August 13, 2011). "Growing up—and out". WORLD Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
  19. ^ "The World and Everything in It". Salem Radio Network. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
  20. ^ Al Peterson (July 13, 2011). "SRN Debuts 'The World And Everything In It'". NTS MediaOnline. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
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