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For King And Country Remix and the Return of Mac Powell!

 

One of our core artists For King and Country just released a remix of their SMASH HIT “God Only Knows.” You can read all about it here! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/06/14.forKINGandCOUNTRYTeamsUpwithEchosmithandTimbalandforGodOnlyKnowsRemix.asp

 

We are also happy to announce the return of Mac Powell, former lead singer for Third Day! This time the family’s come along to back him up, take a look! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/06/14.MacPowellandtheFamilyReunionAnnounceDebutAlbumOutJuly26.asp

 

Congratulations to Natolie and Ben. They were our winners for Song Poetry and Name That Tune respectively. The Songs were Third Days “Your Love Is like a River and TobyMacs “Beyond Me.”

Switchfoot and Sidewalk Prophets

For our artist news we featured Sidewalk Prophets and the second leg of their “These Simple Truths Tour.” Audience members get to take a trip down memory lane through some of the bands most iconic songs. You can read more about it here!

https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/05/29.SidewalkProphetsContinueTheirTen-YearAnniversaryCelebrationThisFall.asp

 

We also talked about the new live EP from Switchfoot! You can find out more information and read a heartwarming message here!

https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/05/31.SwitchfootDropsNewNATIVETONGUETourLiveEP!.asp

 

We almost had a stumper for Song Poetry but Rodney from Gambier called in just in time! He correctly guessed the song was “Live Like That” by the Sidewalk Prophets

Congratulations also to Joyce from Mount Vernon! She correctly guessed Switchfoot’s “Live it Well” as the song for Name That Tune!

 

 

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

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

 

 

Game Time from the Fair!

Game Time Tuesday from the Knox County Fair today featured SONG POETRY and Casting Crowns Trivia for Ohio State Fair tickets.

Today’s lyrics for Song Poetry were:

Breathe, then call these bones to live
Call these lungs to sing
Once again, I will praise

The answer? ‘Tremble” by Mosaic MSC – congratulations to Nicolas from Utica, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley!

Today’s Casting Crowns trivia? What year was Meeka Hope Hall adopted by Mark Hall’s family?  The answer? 2010. Debbie from Mount Vernon won the tickets!

Also, check out our WNZR Facebook page for the latest about our NEWLY redesigned app and this year’s State Fair butter cow display.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Songs, Spelling and Strawberry!

Today’s Song Poetry featutred these lyrics:

You’re parting waters
Making a way for me
You’re moving mountains that I don’t even see

The song? “Still” by Hillary Scott and the Scott Family. Congratulations to Tim of Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today we also brought back the Spelling EEB, where you spell a word backwards in 30 seconds.  Our topic today was baseball, since Darryl Strawberry is speaking tomorrow night in the MVNU chapel to kick off the North Central Ohio District Nazarene Family Camp Meeting.  It starts at 7:30!  Click here for more information.

The word today was shortstop – congratulations to Brenda from Mount Vernon who won the Troyer’s certificate.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

Game Time Tuesday!

Today for Song Poetry, we tried to stump you with this one:

In the mirror all that I see
Is Your grace looking back at me
I’m not the man that I used to be

The answer: ‘Everything Comes Alive’ by We Are Messengers.

Congratulations to Lydia of Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our Name That Tune winning song today was Word of Life from Jeremy Camp!
Congrats to Jamie from Danville! She won Name That Tune!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe, Lilly and Todd.

Game Time Tuesday

Today we launched our third week of Spelling EEB…with our topic “Alabama.”

Ruthie of Mount Vernon won today by correctly spelling BIRMINGHAM backwards in less than 30 seconds!  She wins the $5 certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our Song Poetry lyrics today were from The Cure by Unpsoken:

You are the doctor, healer and father
to the orphan without a home;
we fell into darkness, lost ’til you found us,
you are the remedy we’re looking for

Our winner was Jamie of Danville – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

 

Game Time Tuesday!

Today Lilly and I shared with you lots of information about our NEW event to Lifeline – A 5K run, walk, and bike! Click HERE for more information!

We also got to talk to Joe and Marcy who are in Nashville at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention. They’ve had some really awesome opportunities to meet Alex Kendrick and see a South Korean choir! Here are some pictures!

 

Today we gave you two chances to win a $5 gift card to Troyer’s of Apple Valley!

First, we played ‘Song Poetry” and our lyrics for today were

You’ve counted every breath
Each hair upon my head
You know exactly who I am
And will always

From the song “All that Matters” by Colton Dixon – Congratulations to Francesca from Mount Vernon who won Song Poetry!

Then we played selling EEB-

Our theme today was was polar bears and our word was arctic. Congrats to Sandye from Mount Vernon who correctly spelled arctic backwards!

We also shared with a devotional from the late Billy Graham! Click HERE to read that.

Thank you for listening!
– Hannah Radke

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