Vince Coakley joined the 106.3 WORD team in the fall of 2013.  Vince's showhas rapidly gained traction as his program was named South CarolinaBroadcasters Association 2016, "Show of the Year!!  His program can be heardlive weekdays from 10 AM to noon (Eastern) on 106.3 WORD.  His interest incivics also led him to become a Republican nominee for U.S. Congress in NorthCarolina’s 12th District in 2014. Vince’s life theme is “live lifeloved!” God is his love and life source and his life’s mission is toexpress that love back to God and others. He has engaged in ministry alsosince his teenage years. Vince’s primary focus is on helping Christians tocome to a place of functional priesthood. -- He’s a big animal lover andenjoys walks with his very energetic Siberian husky.  A perpetualmulti-tasker, he often watches shows on Animal Planet and Nat Geo Wild as hepreps for his show. For Vince, learning never ends. He’s an avid reader whooften reads several books concurrently. In his rare moments of relaxation,Vince enjoys jazz and 80’s music.  Vince and his wife Debbie have beenmarried for 22 years and have 4 children.