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National Great Outdoors Month!

Todays show is dedicated to the great outdoors, as we talk about June being the National Great Outdoors Month! We talk about the history of the proclamation, some great outdoor spots in Ohio and even some health benefits to being outdoors. June is also home to a number of outdoor related days of celebration, such as National Trails Day and National Get Outdoors Day. Although I know we have all been loving this 80’s and 90’s heat here in Ohio, theres no better time to get outside and experience all there is to outside! That of course, unless its thunder-storming out. For more information of National Great Outdoors day, click here! For more information on the health benefits of spending time outside, click here!

  • I was born today in 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee
  • I am known often for my deep, authoritative voice in films and narration
  • After serving in the Air Force from 1955-59, I made the transition to acting
  • I made my broadway debut in 1967 with Hello Dolly!
  • I earned my first Oscar nomination in 1987 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role with Street Smart
  • I earned my first Oscar win in 2005 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Million Dollar Baby
  • My most famous character portrayals include Nelson Mandela, Ellis Redding and Lucius Fox

I am…Morgan Freeman! Congratulations to Brenda guessing the correct answer and winning a $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream. Thanks for listening!

-Brogan

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News and Notes for 5/31/22

Today’s show featured artist news from Steven Curtis Chapman and We the Kingdom!

Steven Cutis Chapman recently resigned with his record label, Provident Label Group, as well as released a new single, “Still”. Steven shared how far he has come in his 35 years of music making, as well as expressed his excitement for the future after signing this deal, to read and learn more, click here!

We the Kingdom shared a new single titled “Miracle Power” this past weekend, debuting as the lead single for their upcoming sophomore album. The group also announced a nationwide tour, with three stops in Ohio. To learn more about their new single and tour, click here!

Oh’ I’m desperate for Your grace
I need You and I’m unashamed
Breathe new life into my veins

–Deseperado by Evan Craft

Congratulations to Patty of Fredericktown winning a one day pass to the Hiawatha Water Park matching the song lyrics to the artist and song title. Thanks for listening!

-Brogan

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NZ Top 10 for 5/27/22

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Ellie Holcomb – I Will Carry You
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler
8. Jon Reddick – God, Turn it Around
7. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
6. Anne Wilson – Sunday Sermons
5. CAIN – The Commission
4. for King and Country – For God is With Us
3. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa & Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back
2. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
1. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible) – 3rd week at #1

New Music Friday adds this week:

Casting Crowns – Crazy People

LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr5-cW_JZyI

STORY BEHIND THE SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSBPaWpPSHQ

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Healing after loss…

How Do We Heal? 

Its no secret and there’s no shame in admitting it has been a very tough past two weeks. Really, a past couple years. Amidst all that Is happening in the world, we still have the weight of our personally lives, as well as our spiritual lives and mental well beings. So with all that we bear, how do we manage? The answer is often times a tough pill to swallow, as we think we can do it all on our own or change on our own, and the answer is trust in Jesus, and trusting in the changing of hearts and minds.

2 Corinthians 5:14 says “ For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” Christ died for everyone. He died for all sins. The trade off, is he need to be stewards of Christ’s love and show compassion, love and dignity to all, regardless of their faith or life. Love is what will heal the hearts and minds of humans, and Christ showed us how in the Gospels. We can change this world, one heart at a time. 

Make it NOT so.

Read this devotional from Tim Gustafson by clicking here. Joe shared this one on May 2, but brought it back for today.

Thanks for listening! Please keep those prayers lifted for our friends in Uvalde.
– Brogan and Joe

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Camps, bridges and puppeteers!

Today we shared Brogan’s conversation with Rev. Dave Matos, Chaplain for Hospice of North Central Ohio. Dave shared about plans for this year’s Camp Hope. You can listen to the conversation here at our SoundCloud link.

The link below also has registration information.

https://www.hospiceofnorthcentralohio.org/2022-camp-hope-registration

This is also a big week for bridge birthdays. Who knew?

  • the Brooklyn Bridge opened May 24, 1883, connecting New York City and Brooklyn over the East River
  • the Golden Gate bridge opened May 27, 1937 in San Francisco. Did you know that more than 200,000 people paid 25 cents to walk the new bridge?
Who am I?
–      I was born May 25, 1944 in England
–      My parents were both puppeteers
–      My family moved to Belgium when I was an infant, then to the US in 1951
–      I followed my family’s profession and started working with Jim Henson in 1963
–      My Muppet and Sesame Street characters included Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster and Bert
–      I may be best known as the voice of Yoda in the Star Wars movies
–      I also directed several films including What About Bob?

I am…Frank Oz. Congratulations to Anna from Bellville for guessing correctly and winning the one-day pass to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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News and notes for 5/24/22

Please keep praying for the families and community impacted by the school shooting today in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are breaking as we lift that city to our Lord in prayer.

Today’s Artist News featured stories:

MAVERICK CITY MUSIC AND KIRK FRANKLIN – a new album and a big tour are ready to launch! Read more here from jesusfreakhideout.com!

AVALON WORSHIP – the classic group returns with a new brand. Read the story here from jesusfreakhideout.com!

We doubt Your goodness, we doubt Your love
As if every promise from Your Word is not enough
And all the while, You hear each desperate plea

Congratulations to Kari from Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the one-day pass to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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Feeling dusty? Here’s a devotional Swiffer!

Today I shared a timely devotional for a Monday. It comes from Arthur Jackson and reminds us that when we get worn down or need ‘dusted off,’ God is there for us. Read ‘Feeling Dusty’ by clicking here!

What places do you usually need a tour guide?

1- museum (30 votes)
2- art gallery (25)
3- historical site (20)
4- Zoo (14)
5- safari (11)

Congratulations to Jack from Mount Vernon, who guessed those top two and wins the one-day pass to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 5/20/22

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Jon Reddick – God, Turn it Around
9. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father
8. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
7. Anne Wilson – Sunday Sermons
6. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler
5. for King and Country – For God is With Us
4. CAIN – The Commission
3. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
2. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa & Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible) – 2nd week at #1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrUIPfvTh8

New Music Friday adds this week:

Blanca f/Dante Bowe – The Healing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDmXieqitxk

LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5tGdzyeRYc

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Don’t go it alone.

Brogan’s devotional today is inspired by Proverbs…

In life we often times we think we have everything planned out. Whether it’s a day, a week, a year or in our life. We think we have a plan and path carved out to get from one goal to another. However, we usually are forgetting one crucial element, and this leads to unwanted change or an unfulfillment in plans. The part we are forgetting is God’s plan for us. Proverbs 3:6 says this, “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight”. God’s plan is bigger and grander than our will ever be, and when we submit our desires and wants to him, he will set us on the correct course for our life, cruising toward fulfillment and happiness.  

Joe shared Kenneth Petersen’s ‘Built Together to Serve.’ Read it at this link from Our Daily Bread.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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