Paul (the only name by which he has ever been known on the radio program) has been the voice of By The Way since 1974.  The internationally syndicated daily program, produced at KFUO Radio in St. Louis, is heard on more than 400 radio stations and on the Internet.  Two booklets of selected By The Way messages have been published.
     In addition to By The Way, Dr. Paul Devantier’s career has included managing radio stations, national publications, and satellite networks.  He has been a writer, producer, director, talent and executive producer for numerous radio and television programs.  He served as executive director of communications for The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and chief communications officer for Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services.  Most recently, he was selected to be the national director of an adoption awareness effort initiated by the United States Congress.
     In their personal lives, Paul and his wife, Ellen, have been very involved in child welfare and adoption-related activities.  The Devantier family, including three children who were adopted, has been a foster family for more than 80 foster children.
     Paul holds a Master's Degree in Mass Communication from Southern Illinois University, a Master of Divinity Degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and a Doctor of Letters Degree from Concordia University, Nebraska.
     The print, radio, and television productions he has supervised have received awards from the National Association of Broadcasters, Hollywood-based Excellence in Media, Associated Church Press, the Telley Award and others.  A network television special for which he was Executive Producer received an Emmy nomination.  He served as script consultant for a teen pregnancy film that received the First Place Gold Camera Award at the U.S. International Film and Video Festival.  The Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities honored him for his media efforts on behalf of those with developmental disabilities.  Also, he received the distinguished Alumnus Award from Concordia University Wisconsin.  He and his family have been honored for their work with children, including the Outstanding Adoptive/Foster Parent award from the Adoption and Foster Care Coalition of Missouri and the “Friend of Adoption” award from the National Council For Adoption. 
     Paul and his wife, Ellen, have 5 children - Richard, John, Andrew, Katie and Susan.