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Nominations and New Albums!

Tasha Layton is coming out with a new album! Entitled, “How Far”, Tasha’s album is scheduled for release on May 13th.

Layton co-wrote nine of the project’s 10 tracks, and interestingly enough, How Far also features songwriting contributions from such names as Matthew West, We Are Messengers’ Darren Mulligan, Aaron Shust and Andrew Bergthold (We The Kingdom), among others.

Here is what Tasha had to say about the upcoming release. “The whole album is summed up in the message of the title track, ‘How Far’. It’s about how God continues to reach out and pursue us even when we run from Him. It was God’s love for us that propelled Him to give His life on the cross. Arms stretched open wide—that’s how far He will go.”

Anne Wilson has landed her first Billboard Music Award Nomination for “Top Christian Song” with her breakout hit single “My Jesus,” making her the only female nominated in the category. The 2022 Billboard Music Awards will be held live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15th at 8pm and air on NBC.  

Here is what she had to say about this honor. “I am blown away and forever grateful that I was nominated for a BBMA. I never dreamed this would happen but I’m so thankful for it. Thank you Billboard for supporting my music and believing in me!! All glory to God.”  

“My Jesus” was the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart of 2021 for seven weeks total. Her hit made her the first female artist to hit the top of the Billboard Christian Airplay chart with a debut song. Her debut album My Jesus will be available this Friday, April 22nd. She also performed this past Saturday at the Grand Ole Opry. 

Take a look at both of our articles this week at jesusfreakhideout.com!

Now I ain’t nothing perfect
I still stumble every single day
I still get knocked down
But the difference now
Is that’s not where I stay

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing today’s song poetry, “Walking Free” by Micah Tyler! She wins a Voice of the Cougars drawstring backpack!

Thanks for listening,

Jonathon & Dylan

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Post-Easter Praises!

Today for Monday Motivation, post-Easter, Joe shared the story of the song, “Victor’s Crown.” This was a song written by Darlene Zschech and performed with Israel Houghton and Kari Jobe.

Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2nBOGA6X2g

Watch Darlene share the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X100Fzd5PP8

Jonathon’s devotional today is from Our Daily Bready, called “Witness in the Workplace.” Read more by clicking here.

Name an occupation in which you might wear a hat:
1- policeman (38 votes)
2- chef (25)
3- builder (19)
4- fireman (18)

Congratulations to Jan of Apple Valley, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack and Our Daily Bread devotionals.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 4/15/22

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

10. Riley Clemmons – For The Good
9. CAIN – The Commission
8. Sanctus Real -My God is Still the Same
7. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
6. Crowder – In The House
5. Micah Tyler – Walking Free
4. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father
3. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler (spent 2 weeks at #1)
2. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible)
1. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa/Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Matthew West – Me on Your Mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sNbahy6UCc

LYRIC VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiUixue9cfs

Jeremy Camp – Getting Started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzJ-PyMVIcU

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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A Praise to See Praise

Today for Praise Thursday, Dylan and I shared our favorites from this week in Our Daily Bread.

I shared a title from Amy Boucher Pye called “Giving Thanks Always”.

And Dylan shared “Love Song”, a devotional covering the famous verse Zephaniah 3:17 from Sheridan Voysey.

Question: When God showed Abraham the stars in the sky, what did he promise?
Answer: That Abraham would have more descendants than the number of stars.

Congratulations to Kathleen of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our trivia for a Voice of the Cougars Drawstring Backpack!

Thanks for listening,

Jonathon and Dylan

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Who is Alfred Mosher Butts?

Today is National Scrabble Day – one of America’s most loved games, invented by the guy whose name you see above! From DaysoftheYear.com, here’s some history:

Scrabble, one of the most popular board games to exist today, began with the Great Depression of 1929, which left many people out work and starving for food. Alfred Mosher Butts, an out of work architect, decided to create a game that people could enjoy during their free time.

As an avid fan of games himself, he combined the elements of anagrams and the classic crossword puzzle to create a score wording game. This game was called LEXIKO, it would later change its name to Criss Cross Words.

However, many game manufacturers didn’t agree with the idea he had and rejected his game. It wasn’t until he met James Brunot that the concept was reshaped in rules and design that Scrabble was born.

Top 5 five-letter Scrabble Words (that you will actually use)

  1. JAZZY (33 points) – Of, relating to or resembling jazz.

2. JIFFY (21 points) – A bit, a sec, a skosh, two shakes. A short time.

3. JUNKY (21 points) – Worthy of being discarded.

4. QUAKY (21 points) – Shaky, twitchy, shuddersome.

5. ZAPPY (21 points) – Slang for lively, exciting, straight up fun.

– He was born on April 13th, 2001, in Alexandria, OH
– He’s been going to OSU basketball games since he was 4 years old
– He is a Cleveland Browns fan, Guardians fan, and an avid OSU fan
– He did musicals from his 7th grade year through his senior year of high school
– He sang in the highest choir (Vocalise) at his high school.
– He is currently a sophomore in college

This one was a stumper, but we’ll bring it back next week!

Thanks for listening,

Joe and Dylan

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Good Friday Worldwide

It’s Easter Week, and for Artist Newsday, we talked about Chris Tomlin who is preparing for his annual event, “Good Friday Worldwide”.

“Good Friday Worldwide” will take place (as you would expect) Friday, April 15th starting at 8:00pm EST. The live stream can be found at facebook.com/christomlin.

“There’s nothing like being there with people and gathering with people. It (Good Friday Nashville) just keeps growing and growing and growing … with what we’re able to do,” Chris said. “But the heart of it is the same. Coming together to remember the cross, to remember this weekend. That’s what Easter is: It’s a remembrance of what Jesus has done for us.”

“Good Friday Nashville is one of the most rewarding things I have ever been a part of. When this event began 5 years ago, I had a dream it might become an annual thing…a tradition for family and friends to come together, to celebrate, to remember,” shared Chris. “As we got closer to that first Good Friday, I felt a need to make this night more than just a concert. My wife, Lauren, and I had felt a calling to shed light on the foster care and adoption crisis in our nation. It was through that and our first Good Friday that our non-profit, For Others, came to be. And so, each year Good Friday Nashville benefits helping children find forever homes across our state. So, when you join us for this powerful night of worship… know that you are a part of making a difference in so many lives.”

To view this article as a whole, HERE is the link!

Now I ain’t nothing perfect
I still stumble every single day
I still get knocked down
But the difference now
Is that’s not where I stay

We had a stumper this week, so make sure to tune in next week for a chance to win two Voice of The Cougars Drawstring Backpacks and two Easter Devotionals from Our Daily Bread!

Thanks for listening,

Jonathon & Dylan

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Monday Motivation

Today we shared inspiration about the importance of family and love.

Joe shared Lisa Samra’s ‘Part of the Family’,’ which starts with a reference about the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Click here to read more!

Jonathon shared James Banks’ “Carried by Love.’ Read more here!

Name a specific piece of furniture that might be handmade:
1- Table (41 votes)
2- Chair (31)
3- Shelf or bookshelf (12)
4- Dresser (5)
5- Bed, cabinet, bench (all with 2 votes)

Congratulations to Laura from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR backpack and a couple of Our Daily Bread devotional books.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 4/8/22

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

10. CAIN – The Commission
9. TobyMac – Promised Land
8. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
7. Sanctus Real -My God is Still the Same
6. Katy Nichole – In Jesus Name (God of Possible)
5. Micah Tyler – Walking Free
4. Crowder – In The House
3. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father
2. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa – Jesus is Coming Back
1. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Tauren Wells – Fake It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAKofH6XfWs

here’s another version – I call this the ‘box’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4RLF12lgI

The Afters – Say Goodbye (Say Hello)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4bz0vcFCuA

Here’s the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdhtEWbQgo8

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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The Essence Of Prayer

Today on the show we talked about our new Lifeline 2022 total of $75,599! We also shared devotionals from Our Daily bread. And, of course, we had our Bible trivia where one lucky person has a chance to win a 2021 Voice of The Cougars Drawstring Backpack!

Here are our devotionals from Our Daily Bread:

Jonathon’s devotional is titled, “Past The Boundaries Of Knowing”. You can find the link here.

Dylan’s devotional is titled, “The Essence Of Prayer”. You can find the link here.

Question: Who got Joseph thrown into prison by lying about him?
Answer:  Potiphar’s wife

Congratulations to Tammy of Alexandria for guessing the correct answer! She wins a 2021 Voice of The Cougars Drawstring Backpack!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

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