Radio host Rick Burgess thanked listeners for prayers and shows of support Tuesday as he returned to radio. <\/p>\n
\u201cHow \u2018bout it, America. Good to be back,\u201d he said in a video posted to social media. <\/p>\n
Burgess\u2019 appearance came a day after he responded to questions about an absence from \u201cThe Rick Burgess Show.\u201d <\/p>\n
In a Facebook post Monday morning, <\/a>Burgess asked for prayer as he dealt with personal issues:<\/p>\n \u201cMany of you have questions about my absence from the show,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cThe bottom line is while the show and all the platforms connected are a huge responsibility and very important to me, however my family desperately needs me right now and they will always take priority. Please pray.\u201d<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Burgess acknowledged his audience\u2019s shows of support. <\/p>\n \u201cThank you so much for your kindness and all your prayers and encouraging emails,\u201d he said. \u201cIt has been a pit. Have been battling. It is good to be back. Things are good and I\u2019m excited. I have missed being here with the guys.\u201d <\/p>\n Burgess\u2019 former long-time radio partner, Bill \u201cBubba\u201d Bussey, recently acknowledged the end of their partnership in a podcast. <\/a><\/p>\n