An Interview with a Professional

Mark Capitain has worked in multiple areas of radio such as advertising, board technician, production, editing, engineering, program directing, and as on-air personality. He has worked for stations such as KNLB, KWFH (Alive FM), KAZUAL, KRCY, KHITS, KFAT, and KRRK.

Katie Trent: What drew you into radio?
Mark Capitain: At first, it was more of recruitment than a drawing. What first got me hooked though was the technical aspect of it and the enjoyment I got out of it. From there I fell in love with the industry as a whole. As I learned more I was drawn in more.

KT: Why do you choose to work in Christian radio over secular?

MC: I have worked in both and the work environments are very different in each. I prefer the more positive work environment and message. I also enjoy the aspect of ministry in Christian radio and music.

KT: How does radio fulfill your calling?

MC: I would have to say that this is where the Lord has me right now, and as such, this IS my calling. God has called me to many things and places throughout the years. I follow where He wants me and it is there that I find my calling.


KT: How do you deal with negative criticism or legalism from Christians?

MC: Not very well, actually. I try to take the constructive part out of every criticism. I try to not let the legalism side of it build up on me and effect how I do my job. I guess you could say that that is one of my pet-peeves. I have never really been able to understand why Christians are such a judgmental lot. We are saved by grace, and yet that grace seems to get lost in the shuffle and there seems to be difficulty in extending that grace to our brethren and sisteren.


KT: How do you know what you do matters?

MC: Because I see God using everything I do. I know by the phone calls that come in to the station. I have chatted with people, on more than one occasion, that have tuned in to the station, and then called in and said what a difference we are making in their lives. I know because God is not only involved but in control of everything I do. One example that comes to mind is when Amy was gone for the morning show and I was preparing to do the show without a co-host a few months back. Initially, I was apprehensive but warmed up to the idea that I was going to be on the air alone the following morning. As I did my morning prep, God showed up. In a very short amount of time, I had the material and had a great presentation prepared. I did the show Friday Morning, and got a very good response both on air and off air. I see God in what I do and in the effect my work has.