"We drove 2 hours to see what Purzelradio is like," said a mother who visited our radio studio with her 4 children. She continued, "You have no idea what a blessing this radio station is to our family. We wake up with the radio and go to sleep with it. It has become part of our daily family life."
  

About Purzelradio

  
In 2023, we launched Purzelradio, an Internet-based Christian radio station for children, accessible on internet-enabled radios, smartphones, tablets, and computers. It is the first of its kind in the German-speaking world. Our goal is to reach children and their families throughout German-speaking countries with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. **Purzelradio** is named after Purzel, a funny, fictional hamster who appears regularly on the station. The radio station is designed to be a tool for:
  

Who We Are

Purzelradio is a project of "Team Courage e.V. - ZVR 843485277", a registered Christian non-profit association located in Lower Austria, south of Vienna. In Austria, this type of organization is known as an "eingetragener Verein" or "e.V.," which is similar to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States. "Team Courage e.V." was founded by Christians from various churches with the vision of supporting people in difficult situations and sharing the Gospel with them. Our primary focus is on children and their families, for whom we offer a welcoming space in our "hALLEluja Family Centre".

This house was once a hotel and rest stop near a highway exit. Two families from our association sold their homes to purchase the building. They've since moved in and are using their own resources to renovate it, with the goal of transforming it into a space that will continue to serve others. The radio studio is located in the same building.
 

The Vision for Purzelradio

  
Our vision is to offer an interactive radio program that delivers a clear Christian gospel message, positivity, values, and encouragement, helping children in German-speaking countries come to know Jesus Christ. Although we haven’t yet conducted major campaigns to increase awareness, we already have listeners from Austria, Germany, South Tyrol, and Switzerland, as well as from other countries, including a German-speaking community in Paraguay.

After an initial phase of experimenting with different software and technology, we are now focused on expanding the radio program to include not only child-friendly music but also valuable content, such as stories and programs that are relevant to children.
 

Expanding Partnerships with Churches

We also want to invite churches to create short recordings with children for the radio. To support this, we plan to offer training on how to record these short podcasts. In this way, we want to make Purzelradio a resource that churches can use to record programs with children and families from their communities, while simultaneously reaching them with the Gospel.

Why we're seeking international funding

By contributing, donors can help spread the Gospel across multiple countries without the logistical challenges of sending missionaries who would first need to learn a new language and culture. In this way, a little support can have a significant impact.

How we plan to use the donated funds

The donations will be used to cover four key areas necessary for the continued development and operation of the radio station:

1. Completion of the Recording Studio
We need to install sound absorbers to reduce the echo in the room, ensuring better sound quality for our broadcasts.

2. Music Licenses and Radio Software
Monthly fees for music licenses and radio software are essential to legally air music and maintain the functionality of our radio station.

3. Mobile App Development
We aim to create an app that will allow children to listen to our station directly on their smartphones, making it more accessible and helping them stay focused on the content.

4. Full-time Staff Member
We want to fund a full-time staff worker to operate and manage the station on a daily basis, ensuring smooth and continuous broadcasting.

A year of impact

These donations will cover all of our needs for an entire year, including the funding of a full-time staff member to operate the station. Each additional donation will increase the chance of hiring more staff, allowing the radio station to expand its impact and reach even more children with the Gospel.