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Smitty surprised by his friends!

Today we shared the story of a celebration for one of our favorite guys, Michael W. Smith  – read the story here from JesusFreakHideout.com

We also shared news of Toby Mac’s upcoming Theatre Tour – read more here or by clicking the picture below!

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Song Poetry today featured these lyrics:

It’s coming closer to the lost and found.
Tears of joy and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus’ name.

The song is “Healing Rain” by Michael W. Smith – congratulations to Jill of Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

For Name That Tune, this week’s clip was TobyMac’s “I Just Need U” – congratulations to Nicole from Brinkhaven who wins the Troyer’s certificate.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Featuring…Danny Gokey and Sanctus Real!

Today Artist Newsday focused on Danny Gokey‘s new album. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

Song Poetry:
I catch all your tears, burn your name on my heart…
Be still and trust my plan.

The song ias Danny Gokey’s “More Than You Think I Am.” Congratulations to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also talked about the single and album from Sanctus Real, “Unstoppable God”…you can read more information here!

Name That Tune this week was a stumper!  We’ll bring it back next week…

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Tori Harper, Citizen Way and prizes…

Todd started us off today with a story about Tori Harper and her new focus on Revival.  Read more from New Release Today by clicking here!

Citizen Way also is getting some help after a recent tragedy. Read how fans can be part of the effort here from jesusfreakhideout.com

Today’s Song Poetry winner was Paul from Apple Valley – he correctly guessed the lyrics to Citizen Way’s “Bulletproof:”

Your love made a way, now I’m not afraid
No matter what the world may say, or what they do…

Today’s clip for Name That Tune was from Tori Harper’s “Joy”…congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon – both she and Paul win a $5 gift certificate from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Riley and Newsboys United!

Riley Clemmons was in the spotlight for Artist News today…talking about her new single, “Fighting for Me.”  Read more here thanks to The Christian Beat.

We also shared information about Newsboys United and their new hit, “Greatness of Our God.” Read more here from FreeCCM.com.

Our Song Poetry lyrics were:
My faith is dead I need resurrection somehow
Now I’m lost in Your freedom
In this world I’ll overcome

The song? “God’s Not Dead” by Newsboys.  Congratulations to Cassandra from Gambier who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our Name That Tune clip was from “Chainbreaker” by Zach Williams. Courtney from Fredericktown was our winner!

We also gave away tickets to see Newsong and Chris August in Heath this Friday night at Cornerstone Church.  Our winner was Steven from Mount Vernon.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Artist Newsday, Gametime Tuesday

Today’s lyrics:

The moment of our final breath
When all our fears are put to rest
Every tear will disappear

The song? “Live on Forever” by The Afters – congratulations to Esther from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Here’s also some information from CCM Magazine about the new album coming next month from the band: CLICK HERE to read it.

Name That Tune (2)

was…“Lose My Soul” by TobyMac, Mandisa and Kirk Franklin.  John from Mount Vernon guessed correctly and wins the Troyer’s certificate!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

 

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Artist Newsday post-Lifeline!

Thank you once again for your incredible support of Lifeline 2019!  We’re basking in the afterglow of your giving…so once again, THANK YOU.

Our first artist tidbit today is about Stephen Curtis Chapman, who has a new album out, with a country twist.  Read more from New Release Today by clicking here.

Our Song Poetry lyrics were also from SCC, from his classic song, Dive:

And in the rush, I hear a voice, that’s telling me to take a leap of faith,
So here I go!

Congratulations to Marian from Danville, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Name That Tune (1)

Stars Go Dim was the focus of our Name That Tune clip this week…You Are Loved was the song…congratulations to Luke from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s…

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Lifeline’s Eve…

Today Todd decided to call today “Lifeline’s Eve…” which, while unique, is defiintely TRUE!

Lifeline 2019 starts tomorrow on WNZR, and we are excited to hear from you during our annual day of Prayer and Praise.

Today our first Game Time Tuesday contest was Song Poetry…the lyrics are:

“Was I love when no one else would show up,
was I Jesus to the least of those?
Was my worship more than just a song?”

The answer was Live Like That by Sidewalk Prophets – congratulations to Kim from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our Name That Tune featured song was a STUMPER!  We’ll tackle that one next week.

Artist news today features information about that same band, Sidewalk Prophets…click here for more!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Artist News Day/Game Time Tuesday – 3/12/19

Today’s Artist Newsday focus was on: Bethel Music’s Amanda Lindsey Cook (above) and the mystery behind her recent social media post:  read more from JesusFreakHideout here!

Francesca M. Healy

And it’s higher than the mountains that I face
And it’s stronger than the power of the grave
And it’s constant in the trial and the change

-Kristian Stanfill, One Thing Remains – congratulations to Sherissa from Howard who guessed correctly…

Name That Tune (2)

-Selah, I Turn to You – congratulations to Barbie from Fredericktown…

BOTH win a $5 certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Game Time with Skillet

Today for Artist Newsday, Game Time Tuesday we focused on two more bands – Skillet and Michael W. Smith.

Todd shared how former Flyleaf singer Lacey Sturm is helping Skillet out on their tour this spring while Jen Ledger performs on the Winter Jam 19 tour.  Read more here.

For Song Poetry, our lyrics were:
You spoke a word and life began;
Told oceans where to start and where to end;
You set in motion time and space…

The answer? Stars from Skillet. Congratulations to Ben from Fredericktown who won the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Todd also shared how Michael W. Smith is releasing something new next month.  Read more about it here on MWS’s official website.

Our Name That Tune song today was Michael’s “Healing Rain.” Brock from Butler won the Troyer’s certificate.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

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