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