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Christmas and Rapping?

Today we shared news about Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey’s 4th straight Christmas tour – read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Also, news from rapper Dillon Chase, who is part of the hit Switch song, ‘Symphony.’ Find out more here!

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics:
And we are called to be human
We gotta do better than this ’cause we’ve only got
One chance to make a difference

The song was ‘Human’ from Natalie Grant – congratulations to Jennifer from Fredericktown, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today’s Name That Tune song was a stumper! We’ll see about bringing it back next week!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

 

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NZ Top 10 8/23/19

Here’s the countdown for this week!

10. Nobody- Casting Crowns/ Mathew West
9. Rescue- Lauren Daigle
8. Fear No More- Building 429
7. Let it Rain (Is There Anybody)- Crowder/ Mandisa
6. Haven’t Seen It Yet- Danny Gokey
5. God’s Not Done With You- Tauren Wells
4. Symphony- Switch/Dillon Chase
3. Reason- Unspoken
2. Alive- Big Daddy Weave
1. Raise a Hallelujah- Bethel Music

 

New music this week included “Echo” By Elevation Worship featuring Tauren Wells and “Unstoppable God” by Sanctus Real!

And now, surprise photos from the Rineharts in NEW YORK CITY!!

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Thanks for Listening
-Todd

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Honor Starts with God and He will Stay with You

Today we continued our devotional, “Time With God For Father’s” by Jack Countryman!

 

God Promise’s You Will Never Be Alone
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 New International Version (NIV)

16″ May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.”

The Bible tells us over and over again that God will never leave us or forsake us. He is eternal, never changing and he reminds us of this in Malachi (Ma-li-keye) 3:6- “I am the Lord I do not change.” We should invite God into our lives during the best of times and the worst of times. As long as you give him the invitation, he will always want to come in. He will forever be your comforter and an encouragement

 

Honor starts with God
Proverbs 3 9-10. “Honor the Lord with your wealth,
with the first fruits of all your crops;
10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.”

Sometimes it is hard for us to remember that everything we own really belongs to God. And just as he blesses us with good things everyday, we should strive to bless others. When we do this, we become the hands and feet of God.

Jack writes about how God notices our everyday decisions and actions. He knows what we need when we need it and invites us to ask for his council. He is waiting to bless us with his love and grace and wants us to serve him by blessing others.

Thanks for Listening
-Todd

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New York City edition…

This week, we’re focused on some WNZR crew are headed to the Big Apple, but also how New York City is coming to Mount Vernon this weekend.

Joe and Marcy are traveling to NYC later this week, as their daughter Rachel leaves for her semester at The King’s College.

The traveling exhibit, ‘Never Forget,’ is also headed to Mount Vernon this Saturday – you can find out more by clicking this link to the Ariel-Foundation Park website.  The exhibit will be open from 10am until 5pm. We shared Wesley Boston’s conversation with Carrie Haver…and you can hear it again tomorrow on The Morning Thing.

Today’s trivia: About how many times a year, on average, does lightning strike The Empire State Building?

The answer? 23 times a year.

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Danny Gokey and Hillsong Worship (with a bonus from John Cooper)

First up we have a new addition to the Gokey Family! Little Emanuel Daniel Gokey was born August 17th! You can read all about it here!
https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=4139

 

Meanwhile Hillsong Worship is going global with a new Spanish Album. There’s a lot to unpack here so take a look!
https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/08/16.HillsongWorshipReleasesFirst-EverSpanishStudioAlbum.asp

 

Finally as a bit of a bonus story, in light of some recent controversy in the christian artist community, John Cooper from Skillet shared his thoughts on the situation. You can check that out here.
https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=4141

 

For Song Poetry we had Francesca Battistelli’s “Strangely Dim”   Congratulations to Katie from Mt. Vernon for guessing correctly! Name that Tune was a stumper we will bring back next week

 

 

Thanks For Listing
-Todd

 

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Knockout Books?

Today’s Mystery Monday “Family Feud” question was:
Name a book that could knock you out if someone hit you over the head with it.

The top 5 answers:
1- Dictionary
2- Encyclopedia
3- Bible
4- Phone Book
5- War and Peace

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 8/16/19

10. Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)- Crowder/ Mandisa
9. Fear No More- Building 429
8. God Only Knows- For King and Country
7. Scars- I am They
6. God’s Not Done With You- Tauren Wells
5. Symphony- Switch/ Dillon Chase
4. Haven’t Seen It Yet- Danny Gokey
3. Reason- Unspoken
2. Raise A Hallelujah- Bethel Music
1. Alive- Big Daddy Weave

 

New music this week!

Power- We Are Messengers
Unstoppable God- Sanctus Real

Thanks for Listening
-Todd

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The Long Walk Home

Today we continue our devotion from the book “Time with God for Fathers by Jack Countryman.” Our focus is going to be on keeping joy throughout our walk and living for God’s ambition during that walk.

The Long Walk Home

1 Peter 1:8-9

“Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith – the salvation of your soul.”

The Christian life is intended to be both taken seriously and full of joy. It takes a spirit-filled, conscious effort to contemplate our faith in a way that brings a noticeable positive impact in our lives.

But how could we not be joyful knowing the creator of everything, knows, cares for and loves every single one of us?

As you go through this life, walk in step with the one who loves you dearly, and do your best to let that love show.

Looking out for Number Two

Philippians 2:3-4

“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interest, but also for the interest of others.”

 The whole idea behind this verse is living for something other than ourselves. Specifically, God and his ambitions. Especially in today’s culture, that is so hard to do. We want to live FOR US, our desire and ambition are often the driving for behind how we live.

God wants to live through us. So our thoughts and actions should be centered around that concept. That might mean reaching out to someone who makes us uncomfortable or giving up something we know isn’t good for us. First and for most, we are to help forward the kingdom.

It’s important to note though, that this verse also does encourage self-care and ambition when it says “Let each of you look out not only for your own self-interest…”

NOT ONLY is the key phrase there. God doesn’t want us to neglect ourselves. Often, you’ll find that what God wants for your life is also beneficial to you. Therefore, by focusing on God’s interest, you indirectly satisfy your own.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Praisestock this weekend!

Today we highlighted Todd’s conversation with Dave Ewart about Praisestock – this coming Sunday, August 18th at Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center.

Some key points:

  • the celebration is from 10am – 6pm
  • Praisestock has evolved from a long-term outreach of Owl Creek Baptist Church to now include Apostolic Christian Church, Covenant Church, Grace Community Church, New Life Church of the Nazarene, The Salvation Army and Vineyard Church of Knox County.
  • the community worship service starts at 10
  • there will be food trucks

Use this link to find out more!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

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