
3ABN Dare to Dream Network is an American religious television channel operating in the urban Christian lifestyle format . The primary language of broadcasting is English. The channel is part of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN), a 24-hour Christian television and radio network founded on November 15, 1984, by Danny and Linda Shelton and headquartered in West Frankfort, Illinois, United States . 3ABN is an independent non-profit ministry; although many staff members and supporters are affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the network states it is not funded or controlled by any single denomination . The Dare to Dream Network was created as one of 3ABN\'s several digital subchannels, each dedicated to a specific format or audience .
On air, 3ABN Dare to Dream Network features programming designed specifically for an urban audience, addressing challenges such as crime, poverty, substance abuse, the erosion of the family unit, and chronic health concerns . The channel provides practical tools for living from a spiritual perspective . Regular programs include Magnify Him, Taste of Paradise, For Guys Only, and Chew\'s Challenge . Hosts include Dee Casper, Mark Paden, Michelle Doucoumes, Chris Shelton, James Rafferty, and Ivor Myers . The programming examines raw questions on real-life issues regarding identity and relationship with God, as well as the themes and symbolism of salvation in the Bible .
The channel is available in the United States via digital terrestrial television as a digital subchannel of 3ABN-affiliated stations . For example, on K20KF-D in Davenport, Iowa, the Dare to Dream Network is carried on virtual channel 16.3 . Viewers can also watch online the live broadcast of 3ABN Dare to Dream Network through the official 3ABN+ mobile application, available for iOS and Android devices, and through the 3ABN website . The 3ABN+ app offers live streaming of all 3ABN television and radio networks, including the Dare to Dream Network, along with on-demand content, offline downloading, and personalized playlists .
3ABN Dare to Dream Network strives to reach urban residents with a message of hope and practical guidance, addressing the specific challenges faced by communities affected by crime, family breakdown, and health crises . The mission of the channel is to provide an urban Christian lifestyle television experience that offers practical tools for living from a spiritual perspective . As part of the broader 3ABN ministry, the channel is a non-profit organization funded by viewer donations and supported by a network of volunteers and staff who are committed to spreading the Christian gospel . Thanks to modern digital platforms and broadcast technology, 3ABN Dare to Dream Network provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that its urban Christian lifestyle programming reaches audiences across the United States and around the world wherever they are .

