Today was Who Knew Wednesday on the Afternoon Drive and we talked all about fall!
First, we helped you figure out why leaves change colors in the fall. It all has to do with glucose and photosynthesis. You can find out more over here.
We also shared some other fun facts about fall, which you can find over here.
Our Word of the Day was colubrine (KAHL-yuh-bryne), an adjective meaning of, relating to, or resembling a snake.You can read more on that here.
Have an awesome Wednesdsay evening!
-Jess
…for you to send your pastor some SERIOUS appreciation this month!
You can nominate your pastor for our weekly October prizes. Find out more here.
You can also send them to breakfast on 10/29. Click here for the scoop!
Today’s Song Poetry winning song was Matthew West’s Do Something – congratulations to Ashley of Danville. Our Name that Tune song was Love & the Outcome’s The God I Know – congratulations to Esther of Mount Vernon. Both winners get $5 gift certificates to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.
Our Word of the Day is apotheosis – a noun meaning the ideal example; epitome; or quintessence of something.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
For this Monday we had the return of the mystery box. And today was a very special day for Joe, as he turned 48 today. So in honor of his birthday, the mystery box item today was birthday cake! Beth of Apple Valley was our winner for today!
Our word of the day for today is Nudnik which is slang a persistently dull, boring pest.
We debuted a new song today from new artist Micah Tyler called ‘Never Been a Moment.’
Read more about Micah here. See the official lyric video here.
This week’s NZ Top 10:
10. 7eventh Time Down – God is on the Move
9. Big Daddy Weave – The Lion and the Lamb
8. Zach Williams – Chainbreaker
7. Jonny Diaz – Breathe
6. Casting Crowns – One Step Away
5. Jeremy Camp – Christ in Me
4. Hillary Scott & the Scott Family – Thy Will
3. MercyMe – Dear Younger Me
2. For King and Country – Priceless
1. Ryan Stevenson f/GabeReal – Eye of the Storm
Our Word of the Day is mutable, an adjective meaning liable to or subject to change or alteration.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
Today we shared the story behind the music and movie project from For King and Country called Priceless. Here is a link to the resource page for the movie that you can use to find our more information and share with family and church friends.
This link will take you to the Priceless campaign guide PDF.
We also shared the inspiration behind Lincoln Brewster‘s song and album Oxygen. Read the story from the Christian Post here.
If you click here, you can here the song Never Been A Moment by Micah Tyler, which we also shared.
Our Word of the Day was univocal (yoo-NIV-uh-kul), an adjective meaning unambiguous or having one meaning only. You can read more on that here.
Have a great evening!
-Joe & Jess
Today was Who Knew Wednesday on the Afternoon Drive and I focused on our artists.
I shared several stories behind the songs from some of your favorite artists, and I also gave you some of the results from the 2016 Dove Awards that took place last night.
Lauren Daigle was the big winner of the night, taking home the awards for Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song Of The Year for Trust In You. You can find the complete list of winners over here.
Our word of the day was opuscule (ō-ˈpəs-(ˌ)kyül), a noun meaning a small or petty work. You can read more on that here.
Have a great Wednesday evening!
-Jess
Today’s winning songs on Game Time Tuesday:
Song Poetry: Lauren Daigle – How Can it Be…congratulations to Bethany from Bellville
Name That Tune: Jeremy Camp – Christ in Me…congratulations to Dave from Valparaiso, Indiana
Both win $5 certificates to Troyer’s of Apple Valley
We also want to encourage you to purchase tickets for a member of your pastoral staff at our Pastor’s Appreciation Breakfast on October 29th. The details are here.
Our Word of the Day is bailiwick, a noun that means a person’s area of skill, knowledge, authority, or work.
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
Today was Mystery Monday so we asked our listeners to tell us what holiday is being celebrated today in Canada. The answer is Canadian Thanksgiving! Congratulations to Maude of Mount Vernon who correctly gave us the answer. She wins a gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.
We also discussed how Operation Christmas Child is fast approaching, and how you can prepare to help out in this wonderful ministry. Their website is samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Our word of the day today is dilatory, an adjective which means tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. 7eventh Time Down – God is on the Move
9. Big Daddy Weave – The Lion and the Lamb
8. Zach Williams – Chainbreaker
7. Jonny Diaz – Breathe
6. Casting Crowns – One Step Away
5. Jeremy Camp – Christ in Me
4. Hillary Scott & the Scott Family – Thy Will
3. MercyMe – Dear Younger Me
2. for King and Country – Priceless
1. Gabe Stevenson f/GabeReal – Eye of the Storm
New songs this week:
Lauren Daigle – Come Alive (Dry Bones) click here for the lyric video
Britt Nicole – Through Your Eyes click here for the lyric video
Thanks for listening!
-Joe
