 It also carried block programming from Christian ministries, including "The Bible Answer Man", with Walter Martin.General manager Arnie McClatchey later joined with Paul Toberty to form Interstate Broadcasting System, buying KYMS as well as Christian AM stations, KRDS in Phoenix and KBRN in Denver, for $3.8 million in late 1981.In 1985, the amount of programming devoted to Christian ministries was reduced and inspirational songs by secular artists were added to the station's playlist.