MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Each weekday morning at 6:38 a.m., listeners tuning in to KWBW Radio hear a familiar voice offering a minute of inspiration and reflection. That voice belongs to Pastor Jim Burns, whose segment “Something to Think About” has quickly become a local favorite among early risers and commuters.
Burns, a Hutchinson native and longtime pastor, started the short-form radio devotion nearly three decades ago in Van Wert, Ohio, while serving in ministry there. Wanting to share brief, encouraging messages that fit the pace of daily life, he created the one-minute segment blending faith, humor, and thoughtful perspective.
“When we moved back to Kansas, my wife and I decided we wanted to keep the program going,” Burns said.
Burns tells us, “I pitched it to every radio station in the area—but KWBW was the only one that liked it enough to put it on the air."
The segment airs Monday through Friday at 6:38 a.m., where Burns’ voice has become part of the morning routine for many Reno County listeners. Each episode draws from life lessons, seasonal reflections, and scripture, designed to “plant a little gospel seed” in less than a minute.
Burns’ connection to KWBW goes back decades. During his years as pastor at Westside Baptist Church in Hutchinson, he hosted weekly church broadcasts on the station. Now, after years in Ohio, he’s come full circle—back home, back on the air, and back to sharing something meaningful with his community.
“I just want to give people something positive to start their day,” Burns said. “You never know who might be listening—someone who needs a little encouragement or a reminder that God cares about them. That’s what ‘Something to Think About’ is all about.”
Listeners can catch “Something to Think About” with Jim Burns every weekday morning at 6:38 a.m. on KWBW Radio, 1450 AM and 98.5 FM.