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Redman and Passion’s new projects

Today, Todd shared artist news about:

And I will fear no evil, for my God is with me…
And if my God is with me, whom then shall I fear?

The answer? Matt Redman – You Never Let Go

Congratulations to Sherrisa from Howard who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

Grammys and babies!

Today Todd shared stories about:

  • for King and Country’s Grammy wins – read more here from JesusFreakHideout.com
  • a new addition for Francesca Battistelli – find out more here from NewReleaseToday.com

was…Fix My Eyes by For King and Country. Congratulations to Bonnie from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

Road trips, band changes and Batmobiles!

Today for Artist Newsday, Todd shared stories about:

I Am They‘s new member – read the story here from NewReleaseToday.com

Rock the Universe is this weekend – read more here from JesusFreakHideout.com

Thought I’d also share a picture of YES, the Batmobile golf cart we discussed at the beginning of the show!  One of our show opens features the old 1966 Batman theme, so we ended up on this topic for a few minutes. This creation is part of an excellent (and funny at times) gallery from HotCars.com about Batmobiles people built.

Batmobile-golf-cart

Francesca M. Healy

I wanna sing with all my heart a lifelong song,
even if some notes come out right and some come out wrong.

The song is “Live It Well” by Switchfoot – congratulations to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

Albums, tributes and poetry…

Today Todd shared stories about:

Francesca M. Healy

When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me
You have been so, so good to me
When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me

The song? Cory Asbury’s ‘Reckless Love’ – congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

NZ Top 10 for 1/10/20

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Riley Clemmons – Fighting for Me
9. Rhett Walker – Believer
8. We The Kingdom – Holy Water
7. Unspoken – Reason
6. Vertical Worship – Yes I Will
5. Jeremy Camp – Dead Man Walking
4. Zach Williams – Rescue Story
3. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
2. for King and Country – Burn the Ships
1. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody
cc with mw nobody

This week’s New Music Friday adds are below – click the album art to listen and see official videos!

Cochren and Co. – One Day
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I Am They – No Impossible with You
iamthey album

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Hannah

“Hey, can you pick this up, please?”

Today’s Family Feud-style question surveyed 100 people answering this:

Name something a wife asks a husband to pick up on his way home from work.

The top answers:
1. Milk
2. Bread
3. Dinner (pizza)
4. Feminine products
5. Drinks
6. Dry cleaning

Congratulations to Judy from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

The NZ Top 10 of 2019

Here are the top 10 songs of 2019, based on WNZR airplay and music charts from January to December…

10. I Am They – Scars
9. Big Daddy Weave – Alive (spent 3 weeks at #1 in 2019)
8. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody (10 weeks at #1 in 2019)
7. Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done With You
6. Unspoken – Reason (2 weeks at #1)
5. MercyMe – Best News Ever (3 weeks at #1)
4. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
3. Bethel Music – Raise a Hallelujah (3 weeks at #1)
2. Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet (3 weeks at #1)
1. For King and Country – God Only Knows (9 weeks at #1 in 2019)

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Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Perspectives on the Golden Rule and finances

Today we get back to our leadership devotionals from the book, Time With God For Fathers, by Jack Countryman.  We have some good reminders for leaders as we start the New Year!

#1 The Golden Rule for Leaders
Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Sometimes people twist the Golden Rule this way: “Do unto others before they do it unto you.” Our selfish desires to have our own way in life can create a wall between us and God.

The Lord encourages us to love our enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return and our reward will be great. That’s Jesus speaking in Luke 6:35.

The attitude with which we embrace life will determine the leader that we become! God knows us from the inside out. Let the chief desire of our hearts be to please Him; and by doing so, the way that we walk and talk will help others see the love of Christ through us. Living to please God changes everything.

#2 Money Isn’t Everything
Proverbs 16:16
“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”

The love of money touches everyone in life. We often spend most of our working hours trying to get more. The more we get…well…maybe the more we want.

We can sometimes gain an appetite for material possessions we do not necessarily need. 1st Timothy 6: 9 says, “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”

The Bible cautions and even condemns the desire to get rich; not because money is a sin, but because money makes a terrible master. People whose primary goal is to get rich end up serving money; and therefore, cannot serve God.

Your leadership perspective about money with your family, friends and co-workers will make a difference!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

Goodbye 2019, hello 2020!

Today we shared artist stories from:

The remake of Silver Bells by Marc Martel, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith – read more from JesusFreakHideout.com

A new addition to the Austin French family – read the story here from NewReleaseToday.com

We also shared a few tips of how to grow closer to God as the new year approaches:

  • Hangout with God!  We seek to be disciplined and intentional about doing this.  Spend time in prayer, but also spend time reading and meditating on the Word.  This leads to increasing your Bible knowledge, which also draws you closer to Him.
  • Solitude.  Yes, find alone time where you can allow your mind and heart to be still…and maybe hear His still, small voice.
  • Accepting God’s unconditional love.
  • Stay (or get) involved in church or a small group…or both!  This builds a trusted group for your accountability.
  • Chase after the things of God.  What does that mean?  It means pray for clear direction of how you can get involved in God’s mission – reaching others and shining for Him.  This will look different for many of us, but think about how your can use your interests to impact others.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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