Christian Military Resources and Helpful Links

Here are some great resources to help out military families.

Relocation

Moving around the country or the world can be trying on you and your family. Check out these resources for assistance and support with your move.

Russell-Realtor Relocation Help: The Military Relocation Information, this site is dedicated to making your move easier. It contains homes for sale in El Paso Tx, one of the largest and most active base in the US.
MAP Relocation Station: The Military Assistance Program, or MAP, provides this site which is dedicated to making your move easier. It contains articles to help you manage your moving budget, find out your benefits, and build a relocation plan.
Plan My Move: You’ll get access to a fully featured moving plan on this site provided by Military Homefront.
Military Towns: Here you’ll get the information you need to make educated decisions about your next relocation for every branch of the military.
Military Relocation Center: Military.com has put together this site which provides easy access to tools that can help you choose a mover, rent trucks, find a realtor and more.
Russell-Realtor Can Help you prepare a short sale to avoid foreclosure: The Military Relocation Information, this site is dedicated to making your move easier. It contains homes for sale in El Paso Tx, one of the largest and most active base in the US.
Military Relocation Network: If you’re looking for a relocation expert to help you with your move, try giving this site a look. You’ll get personalized assistance on your move anywhere in the United States.
Military Avenue: Check out this site for a listing of military friendly businesses and resources that can help you make a smooth transition.
PCS America: This network can help you find the initial resources you’ll need to get settled in a new town with assistance for the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force.
Moving.com: Moving.com is a great resource for those moving with the military or just on their own. You’ll get resources to help you find a new home and ensure your belongings arrive in one piece.
Spouse/Partner Relocating: How to Cope with the Move: About.com provides this article which can give you some tips and insight on how you can making moving with your spouse easier.
The Expert Spouse - Challenges of Moving Abroad: If you’re moving from the US to a military installment abroad, take a look at this article. You may find some insights that can help ease your transition to life in a foreign country.

Long Distance Relationships

Being away from your spouse for an extended period of time, especially when he or she may be in danger can be a stressful time. Here are some articles to help you learn to deal with the separation.

A Military Wife’s Experience: Share in this wife’s experience of being married to a member of the military for more than 19 years.
Military Families: 4 Steps to Prepare for Deployment: Take a look at these practical steps to take when your loved one is shipping off to a distant place.
Ask April: Long Distance Relationship Advice: Check out this site for relationship advice and to read answers to others’ questions and ask your own.
Military Wives’ 21 Best Tips for Dealing with a Spouse’s Deployment: Read these tiny tips to give you strength and advice while your spouse is away.
The Short of Long Distance Relationships: Get some advice from soldiers and radio talk show host Diana Falzone on what you can do to sustain a long distance relationship.
Long Distance Relationships Done Right: Here you’ll find insight and a little humor on how people all over are working at making their LDRs work.
Military Wife Tips: Keeping Any Long Distance Relationship Alive: Give this article a read for advice on making military marriages run smoothly from someone who is married to a Navy submariner and grew up in a Navy family.
The Long Distance Relationship Guide: This Google book can give you some tips on keeping your love alive when you’re apart, with a special section for military spouses.
How to Achieve Closeness in a Long Distance Relationship: These simple steps from eHow can give you some valuable pointers on feeling close to your spouse even when they’re thousands of miles away.
Long Distance Relationships and the Military: Learn the basics of being with a spouse that’s in the military in this article from Plan Jam.

Families

If you have children with your military spouse, dealing with long absences, frequent moves and managing the household entirely on your own can be a challenge. These sites can provide much needed help and assistance to spouses and their children.

Military Homefront: The Department of Defense maintains this site which is designed to help troops and their families improve their quality of life.
Military Child Education Coalition: With so much moving around, your child may be struggling with his or her education. Check out this organization to find resources to assist your child and ensure he or she gets the education they need.
Military Student.org: This DoD site helps parents make good decisions about the education of their children, no matter where their spouse may be deployed.
Russell Relocation Help: The Military Relocation Information, this site is dedicated to making your move easier. It contains homes for sale in El Paso Tx, one of the largest and most active base in the US.
4 Military Families: Here you’ll find resources pulled together from all over the Web that are designed to help military families adjust to their new surroundings, find jobs, move and more.
Military Family Resources: Sign up to get this publication, which focuses on family relocation, readiness and transitions.
Sgt Moms: Check out this site for news and information, as well as forums, photos and more.
USDA Military Families: On this site you’ll find loads of resources to give you support and help from other military families.
Zero to Three: This program helps support the needs of the young children of military families to ensure they get the support and resources they need to develop.
Coming Home: Adjustments for Military Families: Most military families look forward to the day when the absent spouse returns. While it’s a time of joy, it can also be a time that requires some tricky adjustments so read this article to get assistance.
Operation HomeFront: Give this organization a try for assistance with baby needs, technology to keep in touch, moving, furnishing your home and much more.

Online Communities and Forums

Reach out to other military spouses through these sites.

Military Spouse Support Network: Started in 1997, this site offers support and advice to the spouses left behind by service members on active duty.
LovingYou.com Military Spouse Support Group: Check out this forum to share stories and talk with other spouses in your situation.
Military Families Lighthouse: This support group is dedicated to helping families learn to survive long deployments without a loved one.
Military Moms: This site was created to help support military families from all branches. You’ll find helpful links and a forum.
CinCHouse: Join this community of military wives and women in uniform to get loads of information and support.
Christian Military Wives: Spouses of the Christian faith can band together in this online group and talk about issues that face military wives.
Married to the Army: You’ll find all the resources here you need to deal with a separation from or relocation with your spouse including ideas for care packages, moving help and forums.
Military SOS: Check out the message boards and chat rooms on this site to connect with other military spouses and significant others.
MyArmyLifeToo: Connect to the Integrated Army Support Network through this site for help on everything you’ll need to make life easier with a military spouse.
Military Friends Network: Use this site to keep in touch with your military spouse or to stay in contact with families you met through your travels.
Spouse Clubs.com: You can find clubs for spouses all over the world with this site, which offers listings for all branches of the military.
Military Spouse Forum: Sign up for this site to chat with loads of other military spouses.
Silent Warriors: Join this community to meet other military families and learn ways you can support your enlisted spouse.
Solo-Ops: Learn how to survive being a military spouse and share your stories with others on this popular forum.

Organizations

These organizations are dedicated to serving military spouses and their families.

MilSpouse.org: This site can serve as a valuable resource for relocating, finding a job and ensuring you and your children get quality educational access.
Military Spouses for Change: Here you’ll find an organization that’s promoting the rights, interests and needs of service members and their families.
National Military Family Association: Find tons of resources geared towards military families on this large organization’s site.
American Military Family: This organization can provide services that range from assisting in getting your children school supplies to supporting the families of wounded soldiers.
Fisher House: Check out this organization if you need temporary housing as a home away from home due to a sick or injured family member.
Military Spouse Association: Find support and advice from this association dedicated to helping military spouses.
Military Officers Association of America: While this organization was created to cater to the needs of former and current military officers, it also provides help and resources for their spouses.
Military Training Instructor Spouses Association: Spouses of military training instructors can come together in this association with links to resources and an online chat forum.

Articles

Give these articles a read for support, advice and information on being a military spouse.

Military Spouse Lifestyle 101: Give this article a read to learn how to make the most of your military spouse experience.
How to Survive Being a Military Spouse: Check out this simple guide to dealing with the challenges of military life.
Special Occasions Apart: Learn how to deal with spending birthdays, Christmas and other important days apart with this article.
Taking On Too Much When Your Husband Is Deployed: Being in charge of caring for children and a household entirely by yourself can be a challenge. Learn how to limit what you’re taking on so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
Separation During Deployment: Find out some ways to deal with the long separation deployment can require in this article.
Staying Connected When Your Spouse is Away: Here you can find some ways that you and your spouse can stay connected to one another even when you’re miles apart.
Top 10 Ways to Make a Military Marriage Work: Being in a military marriage isn’t always easy, but this article can give you some tips on making it work.
Military Marriage vs. Non-Military Marriage: This article illuminates some of the different challenges that military spouses will face.
Ensuring Your Military Marriage Succeeds Despite Long Deployments: Make your military marriage a happy one by following some of the advice in this article.
How to Maintain a Military Marriage: Get some pointers on keeping your marriage strong no matter the distance from this informative article.

Helpful Web sites

Take advantage of the resources these sites offer to military spouses.

MilSpouse.com: This magazine provides loads of resources including a blog, articles, polls, tips and more.
Military OneSource: Find links for just about everything you could need on this portal site.
Military Spouse Help: Check out this site for workshops, books, articles and more that can help make being a military spouse easier.
Deployment LINK: Those with family members being deployed can check out this military site full of links to help you out.
Military Wives.com: Meet up with other military wives and find out the latest military news on this site.
Military Spouse Coach: Find guidance, advice, and support from relationship coach Krista Wells.
Sarah Smiley: Here you can find a list of resources for military wives including support groups, advice and more.
Army Times Spouse and Family Resources: Find lots of resources geared towards military families on this Army site.

Career Resources

Frequent moves can make it hard to focus on your career when you’re a military spouse. Check out these resources to help.

Military Spouse Career Center: Military.com provides this site which provides a place for you to post your resume, search for jobs and learn to advance in your field.
Working Around the Military: Check out this article to learn some of the challenges that face military spouses seeking employment.
Military Spouse Job Search: Search through jobs that are catered to your skills on this helpful career site.
Military Spouses’ Career Network: This network is designed to help military spouses get training, find jobs, and get support for their careers.
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network: Look for jobs, post your resume and more on this great job site.
Military Spouse Career Advancement Account: This organization helps military spouses get the training and education they need to hold careers they can do in many different locations.
Military Spouse Business Association: Military spouses who own their own businesses can enjoy the benefits and information provided by this helpful site.
Military Spouses and Entrepreneurship: Thinking of starting your own business? Check out this article for some insight.
Military Spouses Bring Valuable Skills When Job Hunting: Find out what valuable job skills you may not have even known you had.
Resume Tips for Military Spouses: Learn what to include and exclude from your resume as a military spouse looking for employment.
Military Spouse Job Search Tips: Get some tips and pointers on how you can get a job even though you may be making frequent moves with the military.

Blogs

Read about the trails and successes of other military spouses in these blogs.

Hooah Wife and Friends: Here you’ll find the blog of Amy Proctor, a wife of an Army service member who will soon be retiring. Follow her and her family as they go through this transition and check out the archives to see her blogs about his deployment to Iraq.
Military Spouse Press: This military family has just made a move from Texas to Germany. Follow their experiences in this blog.
Spouse Buzz: Spouses of military service members can share experiences and insights on this helpful blog.
Married to the Military: Here you can read about one Air Force wife and stay at home mom’s life as her family moves around the globe.
Life Lessons of a Military Wife: This veteran military wife shares tips and tricks she’s learned along the way to help make life easier for military families.
California to Sicily: Follow the adventures of this military family as they move from California to Italy.
Not So Typical Military Spouse: Read about this family’s day-to-day dealings and struggles with a dad that is frequently out on deployment.
More Than An Army Wife: This newlywed army wife blogs about her experiences being married to a National Guard member.
Standing By: Hosted by a local Tampa Bay site, this blog shows the difficulties families go through when a member has been deployed.
A Beautiful Mess: This blog shares the experiences of Kristi, a stay at home mom and military spouse.
Constant Upheaval: Blogger Andrea shares her story as the wife of a husband who recently rejoined the military after years as a civilian.

Miscellaneous

These various resources can supply a laugh, give you information and provide you with access to helpful resources.

Military Spouse Talk Radio: Hear the stories of other military spouses, get advice and more by tuning into this radio show.
Military Spouse Day: Military spouses can get the appreciation they deserve on this May 5th holiday.
Jenny the Military Spouse: Get a quick laugh by checking out this web comic based on the sometimes hilarious situations military spouses find themselves in.
Army Wife Talk Radio: Give this radio show a listen for advice and information on being married to a man in the Army.
Field Problems: This site provides advice for men and women struggling to make it as military spouses.
Armed Services YMCA: Find out how you can take advantage of YMCA services no matter where you’re living on this site.
Poem for a Military Wife: Check out this inspiring poem created just for military wives.

Stay safe on your Baby by following these tips.

Travel during your second trimester: Avoid morning sickness and fatigue in your first trimester and stave off risk during the third by traveling during your second trimester.
Be vigilant about getting sick: Pregnant women are partially immuno-suppressed, so it’s important that you’re careful not to pick something up on your travels.
Bring a copy of your pregnancy records: In case you end up needing medical care while traveling, you’ll want to have your medical records handy.
Pay attention to pressure: If you’ll be flying in a smaller aircraft, ask if the cabin will be pressurized. Otherwise, your baby may be at risk of not receiving enough oxygen.
Use a safe pest repellant: Use DEET according to manufacturer guidelines only and be aware of chemicals that could harm you and your baby.
Ask your doctor about chloroquine: Chrloroquine can help prevent and treat malaria, an infection that can result in problems like miscarriage and stillbirth. You have to start taking it a few weeks before your travel and continue taking in for a few weeks after you get back.
Listen to your body: Travel can disrupt your routine, but it’s important to stay alert to your body’s signals.
Don’t hesitate to seek medical attention: If you think there may be something wrong, don’t wait until you get home. Seek out medical help right away.
Make sure your spa therapist knows maternity needs: Be safe by only getting spa treatments like massages from therapists who have maternity training.
Carry mace: It’s terrible, but pregnant women can be targets for crime, so take a small step toward protecting yourself by carrying mace.
Know when to stay home: If you have bleeding, abdominal pain, or other signs of complications, you need to stay home and get them worked out.
Travel with a companion: Don’t go it alone, you may need assistance.
Be aware of higher altitudes: If you’re traveling to a location that has higher altitudes, know that you may be short of breath for the first few days.
Always wear a seatbelt: Keep you and your baby safe in car travel by fastening your seatbelt below your belly.
Bring a first aid kit: Bring a doctor-approved supply of medications you may need, like antacid, allergy medicine, and painkillers.
Bring bug spray: Avoid diseases like malaria and dengue fever by using bug spray to keep mosquitoes away.

Supplies

Make sure you bring these supplies on your trip.

Bring your own body pillow: Chances are your hotel won’t have a pregnancy body pillow, so bring your own if possible.
Travel light: Keep your luggage light so you don’t have to do a lot of heavy lifting.
Don’t forget prenatal vitamins: Be sure that you have enough prenatal vitamins to last you until the trip is over.
Be sure to bring sunscreen: Stave off skin discoloration and burns by packing sunscreen and lots of it.
Make sure your cell phone works: Check your coverage and purchase any add-ons you need to make your phone usable when traveling.
Digital camera: Don’t forget to bring a digital camera to capture memories you’ll want to keep.

Food

Follow these tips to make sure the food you eat is safe and nutritious.

Bring snacks: Make sure you always have something to munch on so that your travel companion won’t be forced to eat on your schedule, while you can stay sated.
Be a picky eater: Eat food that has been prepared in a way that kills germs, like baked, fried, or boiled. Fresh foods like salads are harder to clean and more risky.
Order your meat well cooked: By eating meat that’s cooked well, you can avoid parasites and bacteria that can cause complications.
Be careful about water: Local water may not be treated properly for germs, so drink bottled water and use it to brush your teeth.
Eat fruits and vegetables that can be peeled: If you want to avoid germs but eat healthy food, eat peelable fruits and vegetables like bananas, oranges, or avocados.
Stay away from buffets: Buffets are a magnet for bacteria, and they often sit out all day. Eat something that’s freshly prepared instead.
Drink lots of water: Stay hydrated and healthy by drinking lots of clean water on your baby move
Remember to eat lots of fiber: Help avoid constipation and bloat by loading up on fiber.
Drink only pasteurized milk: Pasteurization is not done everywhere, and by drinking unpasteurized milk, you may be ingesting harmful bacteria.

Travel

Take these issues into consideration when you’re making travel plans.

Think twice about long flights over water: If you have an emergency medical need while flying over water, you’ll have a hard time getting care.
Buy travel insurance: Just in case your plans change, you’ll want to have travel insurance so that you can be reimbursed for the things that can’t be refunded.
Register with the embassy or consulate: By registering with your country’s embassy or consulate, you’ll be able to get help if you have to leave the country for an emergency.
Plan around low points: Try to plan for moodiness and morning sickness, and take your babymoon at a time when they won’t be an issue.
Travel north-south to minimize jet lag: By traveling north-south, you can cut down on jet lag that accompanies east-west travel that spans time zones.
Consider an adults-only resort: You’ll have more relaxation if you go to a location that’s exclusively for adults.
Choose a cruise with a doctor: Make sure that your cruise ship has a doctor on board so that you can get medical attention if necessary without having to go into a port of call.
Think about going somewhere close: Pregnancy is not a good time to be three layovers away from your doctor.
Talk to your airline: Find out about your airline’s rules for pregnant women. You may need to get a note from your doctor with your due date and travel fitness.
Stay in one place: A babymoon is not the time to go hopping from one place to the next. Stay in one place where it will be more relaxing and you won’t have to pack up and move every few days.

Comfort

With these tips, you can help keep yourself comfortable on your babymoon.

Consider maternity stockings: When traveling, you’ll probably end up doing lots of sitting, so you may want to get maternity stockings that will help with circulation in your legs.
Wear comfortable shoes: Make sure your feet and back are comfortable by wearing sensible shoes.
Ask for preferred seating: See if you can get an aisle seat or one near the bathroom. Or even better, one with extra leg room. Be sure to stay away from the emergency exit rows.
Plan extra time for pit stops: While on your babymoon, you’ll need to allow extra time for more frequent trips to the bathroom.
Avoid spots with lots of alcohol: Don’t go somewhere where you’ll be sorry about all of the drinks you’re missing out on.
Wear layers: By wearing layers, you can add or remove clothing for comfort.
Reduce stress: Plan as much as you can in advance so that your babymoon will be easy and carefree.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help: If you would feel better using a wheelchair to get around the airport, ask for one. Get help with your luggage, and board planes early.
Stop for frequent stretch breaks: Avoid deep vein thrombosis by getting out and stretching your legs on a frequent basis.
Spring for 24-hour room service: When you have a craving at 2 AM, it’s much easier to just call down and have something brought to you.
Raise your feet: Avoid swelling by putting your feet up whenever you can.
Fly first class: For more leg room and comfort, consider getting first class seats.
Schedule resting time: Take it easy and be sure to save plenty of time for resting.
Take care of details before you go: Make sure your trip goes smoothly by making sure all of your travel details are taken care of before you leave home.

Health care

Follow these tips to make sure you have adequate health care coverage on your babymoon, just in case anything pops up.

Get immunizations: Before you go on your trip, ask your doctor if there are any baby-safe immunizations you should take.
Find out if there’s a hospital nearby: Just in case, you’ll want to have a hospital close to where you’re staying.
Talk to your doctor: Let your doctor know about your travel plans and get extra doses of any medication you may be taking.
Check your insurance coverage: Make sure that you have medical coverage where you’ll be traveling, or purchase some to be sure you’re in the clear.
Find local health care ahead of time: Do your research and find out about the nearest doctor in your destination.
Find out if blood supplies are screened: Some locations don’t screen for HIV and Hepatitis B, so be sure to find out before you go.
Avoid yeast infections: Wear loose cotton clothing and be sure to change out of wet bathing suits immediately
Bring a yeast infection treatment kit: Just in case you come down with a yeast infection, bring a kit for treatment so that you won’t be at the mercy of whatever supplies you can find in your destination.

Activities

These are a few ideas and advisories for what you can do on your babymoon.

Do stretches: Keep your blood flowing while in flight, in a car, or in your hotel room by doing simple stretches.
Relax: You’re about to take on an enormous responsibility that requires a lot of your time. Take some time to just relax while you still can.
Look for a resort that offers pre-natal massage: Enjoy a relaxing and healthful massage with your pregnancy body in mind.
Avoid strenuous sporting activities: This should be obvious, but avoid taking on activities that will be too taxing on your pregnant body.
Be pampered: Look for spa treatments and massages to get some pre-baby pampering.
Take a class: Learn more about childbirth or parenting while on your babymoon.
Get a belly cast: Find an artist and get a cast made of your pregnant body.
Practice moderation: Avoid doing too much, like scuba diving or water skiing.
Stay away from saunas and hot tubs: Avoid anything that will raise your core temperature too much. This includes saunas, hot tubs, and sometimes even sunbathing.

Tools

Put these tools to work to plan a fun and safe babymoon.

The Bathroom Diaries: Check out this site to find a clean bathroom anywhere in the world.
CDC Yellow Book: Use the CDC’s tool as a reference to find out about travel health advisories.
US State Department Travel Warnings: Find out when a country is dangerous or unstable by checking current travel warnings here.
Babymoon finder: Find babymoon packages near and far with this tool.
Pregnancy calendar: Track milestones and plan the best time to travel with a pregnancy calendar.
Babymoonfinder: This resource has listings of babymoons as well as products you may want to take along the way.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization has travel advisories and information about health risks.
Flickr photos: Check out photos tagged with "babymoon" to get ideas and inspiration for your trip.
Emergency contact sheet for pregnant travelers: Fill out this form to keep helpful information close at hand.
Babymoon directory: Babymoonguide.com has a number of listings for hotels and resorts that offer babymoon packages.
International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers: Use this association to find a good doctor away from home.
Baby-Moon: This site lists nothing but ultra-luxurious European babymoons.

Advice

In these resources, you’ll find a wealth of advice for couples planning to take a babymoon.

Babymoons!: In this article you’ll find tips and ideas for babymoons as well as great locations.
Traveling While Pregnant: Here you’ll find advice for international pregnancy travel.
8 Best Babymoon Trips: This article offers tips for making the trip as well as suggestions for where you should go.
Pregnancy travel: where to go and how to decide: Here you’ll find advice for choosing the perfect spot to take your babymoon.
Checklist: Essentials for Safe Pregnancy Travel: Use this list when you’re planning what to pack for your babymoon.
Travel During Pregnancy: Learn about tips for safe travel, locations, and transportation options.
Pregnancy Travel Checklist: Here you’ll find good advice for staying safe while on your babymoon.
Easing Your Expectancy: Travel Tips: This article has useful advice for pregnant travelers.
Babymoon Getaways for Expecting Parents: Read this article to learn about popular babymoon packages available to expecting parents.
Destination Relaxation: Babymoon Travel Tips: Read this article to pick up some useful babymoon tips for comfort and more.
Traveling While Pregnant: Baby Center has a number of resources for pregnant travelers.
Pregnancy Travel Guide: Find out the best time to go, how to stay safe and comfortable, and signs that you should stay home.
Eight smart strategies for pregnant travelers: Baby.com offers advice for stress, comfort, and more.
Travel During Pregnancy: This article is full of tips for pregnant women considering a babymoon.
Babymoon tips: Here you’ll find 10 tips for 2nd trimester travel.
Seven Tips for Traveling When Pregnant: Read this article to get seven useful tips to use when planning travel while pregnant.

General Music

These sites aren’t specifically Christian, but offer a range of Christian music nonetheless.

EZ Tracks: Search through the tracks on this site to find the best in free Christian music downloads as well as tons of other music.
Deezer: This site provides a free and legal way to create an online playlist for yourself. Choose from hundreds of artists, both Christian and not.
Download.com: Here you can stream and download all kinds of free music.
ArtistDirect.com: Listen to previews and free samples of songs from your favorite groups, including the Jonas Brothers and Jars of Clay.
Jango.com: Using Internet radio, this online site lets you play what you want to hear when you want to hear it.
Dizzler: Stream music from Christian and non-Christian artists on this free music site.
Incomptech: Check out this site for a comprehensive listing of the royalty free music out there you can enjoy and use. There’s a wide range, and a good portion of it doesn’t contain questionable content.
Free Music Zilla: Download free music from social sharing sites with this easy to use tool.
SpiralFrog: This site is home to over 800,000 songs that you can download for free. Just sign up for a membership and get started.
Bresso: Use this search tool to find free MP3s all over the web.
Rhapsody: This online program allows you to compile a list of your favorite Christian artists (or otherwise) and listen online.

Christian Only

Find music geared specifically towards Christians on these sites.

4Praise: This Christian music site brings together lyrics, sheet music and of course recorded songs that are legal to download and use.
WorshipMusic.com: This company provides visitors to its site with some free music downloads as well as access to a streaming radio station.
Christian Music Today: If you’re curious about the latest in Christian music releases, check out this site for reviews and access to an online radio program.
CCM Magazine: Christ Community Music is a great site to help you find free and high quality Christian music. You’ll find a featured release player as well as music videos, reviews and more.
Worship Together: This site is a great place to find information on worship music and also to listen to new releases through the online jukebox.
BreatheCast: Meet all of your Christian music needs in one with this site. It has a free online radio station, music videos and tons of reviews and information on your favorite artists.
YourMusicZone: This Canadian site provides Christians with news about releases and the ability to stream songs right off the site.
HearItFirst: Christian artists and those who just love to listen to Christian music can check out the music and videos provided by this large site.
Music of Faith: Here you’ll find great free downloads from Christian artists and groups.
Free Christian Music Blog: Check out this blog’s feed for updates on new Christian music you can get for free.

Online Radio

If you’re on your computer you can listen to tons of music through these online radio stations.

CmRadio.net: You’ll find an eclectic mix of Christian music on this radio station from metal to celtic.
Pandora Radio: Here you can find radio stations and songs that fit your listening interests and tailor your experience to your needs.
All Worship: Check out this site for three online radio stations: contemporary worship, praise and worship and Spanish worship.
K-Love: You can listen to this ministry sponsored radio station right over your computer through their web site. Simply click to start streaming great music.
Radio U: Give this station a listen to hear some of the most popular songs in Christian rock and alternative music.
BornAgainRadio: This LA based radio station plays the latest in Christian adult contemporary music.
Cross Rhythms: This online radio station provides listening access to wonderful Christian music and talk programs.
Power Praise Radio: Tune into this radio station to hear selections from a wide range of Christian artists from contemporary to blues.
ShineFM: Check out this Canadian station for hits from your favorite popular Christian artists.
Kingdom Keys: This Texas radio station caters to those looking for gospel tunes.
Intellibeat: Tailor your listening experience to your own tastes using this Christian music site.
Cast The Fire: Didn’t think there was such a thing as Christian techno? This radio station will prove you wrong, with loads of Christian dance tunes.
BranchFM: This UK station provides good music, intelligent conversation and inspiring ministry.
Radio Luz: Based out of Houston, Texas, this radio station caters to Christian listeners who speak Spanish.
ChristianTuner: Go through this site to find online radio stations that fit just about any type of music you want to listen to.
Acaza: This site offers three channels to cater to your tastes: hits/pop, urban, and rock.

MP3 Downloads

Download free music through these sites.

Christian MP Free: Give this site a look for free songs by some of your favorite Christian artists like Jars of Clay.
FaithSing: If you’re looking for new music to bring to your church or just to listen to at home, this site provides an ample opportunity to download new MP3’s.
ShareSong.org: Here you’ll find sheet music, lyrics, and downloadable MP3 and midi files of loads of praise and worship songs.
Emmanuel Christian Association: Go global with your downloads one this site, featuring music from Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine.
ChristWave MP3s: This site pulls together legal MP3 downloads from Christian music sites and puts them in one, easy-to-use place.
MP3.com: Here you’ll find some great MP3s from your favorite artists that are legal and free to download.
The Bread Site: Download some new music for your personal enjoyment on this Christian themed site.
Wingtune Company: Find downloads of praise and worship songs on this company’s site.

Band Specific

Check out these Christian bands’ sites for free downloads and online previews.

Oremus Catholic Rock: This band focuses on Catholic themed music and offers visitors to their site the chance to hear streamed versions of their songs before downloading.
Flavor 4 the Savior: Check out this hip hop site that aims to promote a good Christian message through their musical groups.
Greg Magirescu: This Christian singer and songwriter has previews of nearly all his song on his site so you can check it out before you buy.
Gretchen: Watch a free music video and get information about this Christian goth-rock band.
Jars of Clay: Check out this popular artist’s site for a free music video and streaming songs.
Yolanda Adams: This young gospel singer has an impressive voice and you can check out her talent through a free video on the Atlantic Records site.
Casting Crowns: One of the most popular Christian bands of all time, this band offers free videos, music, photos and more on their site.
Rebecca St. James: With a book and a couple CDs to her name, this Australian artist is a great place to look for Christian inspiration. Check out her site for free media.
Switchfoot: Popular among Christians and non-Christians alike, this catchy band offers some great music videos on their site.

From Ministries and Groups

Some ministries and religious groups will give out music samples to spread the word about their programs. You can enjoy them at these sites.

Secret Place Ministries: The work of this ministry is to bring more people to the church and you can use its site to find samples and selections of Christian music.
Godly Christian Music: This site is home to free music from many churches and Christian singers and songwriters around the country.
Second Chance Ministries: Check out the southern gospel music provided by this musical ministry.
FreshWorship: This ministry aims to bring more people into faith through music, and you can find information about bands and free music on their site.
Bethel Music Ministry: Based around Ethiopian churches, this ministry provides Christian music that reflects both Christian values and Ethiopian culture.

Christian Rock

Younger Christians and hip adults will appreciate these sites for free tunes.

ChristianRock.net: Here you’ll find 24 hour online radio that plays the latest from bands like Switchfoot and DC Talk.
Q90 - Christian Hit Radio: Here you’ll hear the biggest hits by Christian artists, both in Christian music and in mainstream listening.
Savage Rock: For Christians who are more into the metal side of things, this station is an ideal place to listen. You’ll be able to hear hardcore Christian bands like Zao, Extol and more.
thePULSErocks: If you don’t like all that easy listening stuff then check out this online station. You’ll get Christian-themed music with a heavier edge.
Freq 107: Check out this online radio station to listen to the best in Christian rock music.
Air 1: This online radio station is dedicated to providing more positively themed alternative music, as well as a host of other resources geared at teens and young adults.
Almighty Metal Radio: Here you’ll find great selections of music ranging from the 80’s to today from Christian rock and metal bands.
Jesus Freak Hideout: Geared towards teens, this site is a great place to find hip new Christian music reviews, information and downloads.
The Bored Again Christian: Don’t be fooled by the name, this Christian podcast is by no means boring. It provides one of the most popular Christian music podcasts out there, with selections from tons of popular bands.
Christian Music Planet: Listen to the latest releases, get reviews and watch hip music videos on this site.
Soul Purpose: This New Zealand based site creates a great forum for music discussion and community while providing free streaming songs from artists new and old.
SongTouch: Stay on the cutting edge of Christian rock music with this site. You’ll get updates on new releases and the chance to stream select songs off the site.

Gospel

Get your spirit up and moving with these great gospel music sites.

The Cyber Hymnal: This site is home to thousands of hymns and gospel songs in both lyric and midi form.
America’s Home Spun Gospel: Check out this online radio station for the best in southern gospel music.
GospelCity: Listen to songs and watch music videos on this hip and streamlined gospel site.
Gospel Music Videos: If you’re in the mood to watch a few videos, check out this site. While it has a slim selection, you won’t have a pay a thing to watch.
Toronto Gospel: Canadians and otherwise will appreciate the music from this site, which you can listen to for free on their online MP3 player.
Linda Weber: This gospel singer won female vocalist of the year in Ohio, and you can check out free songs on her website.
Free Gospel Music: Here you’ll find s

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