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Your Favorite Artists Hit The Big Screen!

We’re back for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we’re so excited, because our favorite artists have been hitting both the big and silver screen!

Elevation Worship performed their hit single “Praise” on NBC’s “The Today Show”: https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/elevation-worship-performs-praise-on-nbcs-the-today-show/

For King + Country brings us an early Christmas gift with their theatrical production of A Drummer Boy Christmas coming to theaters across the US December 5-9!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/for-king-country-to-give-early-christmas-gift.html

While Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham give you a behind the scenes of their Summer Worship Nights Tour in “For The One: A Tour Documentary, coming to theaters October 27-29. Tickets are available now on fathomevents.com!

“But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I’ll raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away”

These lyrics belong to Casting Crown’s 2006 hit, “Praise You In This Storm”. Congratulations to Esther from Mount Vernon for correctly naming the song, she wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Forrest Frank Takes Over!

It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and a Tik Tok sensation/artist took over the show’s news for today. Forrest Frank, your 2024 Dove Awards New Artist of the Year, has made a massive impact this year in both Christian and secular Media, and is dedicating it all to the Lord!

While giving his speech for receiving New Artist of the Year at the 2024 Dove Awards, Frank stated that, “it’s borderline hilarious that He would use someone like me to do this work…but I guess He does love to use the least qualified,” he continued. “Or maybe it’s the prayers & generational blessings, idk…but I don’t deserve this. I’m just out here doing what I love and He keeps providing. Thank you for listening and sharing and supporting. Let’s do this forever.”

You can read more about Frank and his impact here!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/tiktok-sensation-forrest-frank-takes-on-music-industry-for-christ.html

“To anyone who ever lost your way
To everyone who ever felt ashamed
Here’s a song for all the broken hearted“

These lyrics belong to “Getting Started” by Jeremy Camp, and congratulations to Gab from Mount Vernon for guessing the right song! He wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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An exciting Dove Awards performance lineup, new albums, and Sonfest!

It’s Artist Newsday and Gametime Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had plenty to talk about!

DOVE AWARDS: The first lineup of performers for the 55th Annual Dove Awards is going to be an exciting one, featuring artists like CeCe Winans, Crowder, Forrest Frank, Joseph Habedank, Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, and Tauren Wells! The Dove Awards will air on TBN and TBN+ October 11th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET.

You can check out the full article from Jesusfreakhideout here: https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/09/17.The55thAnnualGMADoveAwardsRevealsFirstRoundofPerformers.asp

HULVEY: Plus, Sonfest headliner Hulvey’s sophomore album ‘Cry’ dropped Friday, receiving rave reviews: https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/09/13.HulveyReleasesSophomoreAlbumCry.asp

I’m a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone
Made new child of the King
I’m an amen, testify, holy water baptized
Went down and came up clean

Congratulations to Cody from Mount Vernon, – he guessed correctly – the song was “Hey Girl” by Anne Wilson. Cody wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Judah

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Seph Schlueter Reflects On Counting My Blessings.

Hi!

Today on the show it was Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday. We featured for Artist News Day this week Seph Schlueter and his song Counting My Blessings. Seph has accomplished several things throughout his short career so far. He has already collected several awards and recognitions for his song Counting My Blessings.

Below is the article about these accomplishments:

Seph Schlueter is celebrating his breakout song Counting My Blessings. This song of course was number one on the Christian Airplay Chart for several weeks.

Here is what Seph had to say about his song Counting My Blessings, “This song is about gratitude and that’s so universal,” he says. “Everyone can relate to gratitude. In a world where there’s so much negativity and complaining and fear, to see a song blowing up about gratitude is so important.”

Seph’s song Counting My Blessings has received several awards. He has been named the Christian Music Broadcaster’s Breakout Artist of the year and he has been nominated for his first GMA Dove Awards. He has been nominated for New Artist of the Year as well as Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.

You turned the light on and flipped the script
I’m suddenly seeing what I used to miss
Got me living in the present tense
With a love so deep, You’re the greatest gift.

The answer is Just As You Are by Ryan Stevenson.

Congratulations to Barb of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Place It On God’s Plate!

Hi!

Today on the show we shared some devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We also had our Name That Tune trivia question where one person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Here is my devotional titled, “Place It On God’s Plate.” Click the link HERE to read it.

Glorious One by FEE

Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Ian Ernsberger Talks About the show Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities!

Hi!

Today on the show we talked to Ian Ernsberger who is the MVAC Production and Operations Manager. He talked about the upcoming show Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities. This show is going to be amazing! We hope that you will be able to go.

Here is the conversation with Ian:

Here is the website where you can get tickets: https://www.mvac.org/beyond-labels

Here is the group The Improvaneers:

Here is the group Blue Spectrum:

  • I was born on August 21st, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • I was the sixth of nine children.
  • My first sport that I played was track. I then realized that I was better suited to play basketball, so I switched to basketball in 7th grade.
  • I got recruited by more than 200 universities. I decided to attend the University of Kansas where I played from 1956-1958.
  • I won two NBA Championships, four MVP awards, and I also once had 100 points in a game.
  • I died on October 12th, 1999, in Los Angeles, California.

…I am Wilt Chamberlain

Congratulations to Mark of Utica for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Megan Woods Makes History!

Hi!

Today on the show it was Artist News Day. I shared some artist news about Megan Woods and her new song The Truth. Also, we had our song poetry where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Here is my article:

New Christian music artist Megan Woods’ debut single, “The Truth,” is the largest debut single launch in two and a half years. As of the date the single was added, it has been played by 39 different radio stations nationwide. This song is relevant and timely according to radio programmers across the country.

The single has captured significant social media attention, accumulating over 23 million views across various platforms. With 250,000+ new followers, “The Truth” continues to connect with listeners as a source of healing and personal declaration.

The song, “The Truth” is a deeply personal proclamation that tells Megan Woods’ life story that is connecting with fans and followers across the world.

Megan says that “I wanted to write a song that’s a reminder for people every day of who they are in Jesus. We don’t belong to the lies; we belong to God–that’s the truth. When the lies are closing in, this song can remind them of the truth. I hope there’s someone out there that understands they are their Father’s child.”

Here is the lyric video for the song The Truth:

I don’t want to fear the storm
Just because I hear it roar
I don’t want to fear the storm
I don’t want to fear the storm.

…Peace Be Still by Hope Darst

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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All The Glory is Yours!

Hi!

Today’s Monday Motivation song is The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) by Matt Maher. The reason why I chose this song is because it is literally The Lord’s Prayer in song form. I love the way that Matt constructed the song. He put his own spin on it using The Lord’s Prayer.

Here is the music video:

Name something on the table at a restaurant.

  1. Menu (48 votes)
  2. Glasses (20)
  3. Silverware (17)
  4. Dishes (10)
  5. Salt and Pepper Shakers (5)

Congratulations to Dawn of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Back To School Tips!

Hi!

Today on the show I shared tips on how both you and your child can prepare to go back to school. I also want to wish all of the students good luck as they start the new school year! May your year be awesome and exciting with growth along the way! We also had our Who Am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here is the link to the website where you can find all of the back to school tips: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/back-to-school-tips.aspx

  • I was born on August 14th, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan.
  • I have a total of nine siblings.
  • I played basketball at Everett High School and eventually went on to play for the Michigan State Spartans.
  • My Michigan State Spartans and Larry Bird’s Indiana State Sycamores played in the 1979 NCAA Tournament Championship game which is the most watched college basketball game of all-time. Of course, my Spartans won the NCAA National Championship.
  • I was a part of the “showtime” Los Angeles Lakers where I won five NBA Championships.
  • I am 65 years old.

…I am Magic Johnson

Congratulations to Allen of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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