Driving Notes

Welcome to our new co-host, Ethan Hershberger!

Apollo LTD’s ‘Patient’ is our Monday Motivation song today! Apollo LTD members Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark shared with New Release Tuesday that the song’s release timing couldn’t have been better, with most people dreading with ‘shelter at home’ time in 2020. “Everyone had to put their dreams and aspirations on hold for an indefinite amount of time,” Jordan said. “We had the song Patient about needing to learn trust and patience. The song’s message is that there’s meaning in the process.”

“We finally realized why the song didn’t get released last year or the year before. It was meant for this time. We released it in August 2020. It was awesome to see how it all played out. We’re excited to have it out right now.”

Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord.”

Give a three-letter word that starts with “Z.”

• Zoo (40 votes)
• Zip (18)
• Zap (15)
• Zen (13)
• Zit (13)

Congratulations to Sarah from Wooster, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Ethan

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Micah Tyler, and the single, “God Did It.”

Micah shared this with New Release Tuesday, “this is an upbeat and positive song that reminds listeners of God’s power and goodness. While writing the music, I began to reflect on the question, “What has God done?” Honestly, many of my memories are tied to my songs. That’s why when you examine the lyrics of this music, you’ll notice references to “Walking Free” and “New Today.” Ultimately, God revealed the Gospel to me in a way that inspired those other songs. When I contemplate what God has done, those songs also come to mind.“
 
“I have two rules for writing songs in Christian music. Rule one: it must align with God’s Word. I want Scripture to reflect what I write—I’d prefer to stand on His promises instead of my own. Rule two: I want to write from genuine places. I want to point back and say, Here’s where God made this true for me, or Here’s where I struggled and learned to trust God.”
 
“Praise God for the profound truths in His Word, particularly in our most challenging situations—and for the fellow songwriters I’ve collaborated with who adhere to those same songwriting principles.”

Enjoy “God Did It!”

What’s a way to cook eggs that also describes a person?

• Scrambled (53 votes)
• Hard-boiled (13)
• Fried (11)
• Sunny-side up (7)
• Eggs Benedict (2)

Congratulations to Satarah of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

As we come out of the Easter holiday, does that ‘resurrection have you singing?’ I hope so. Those are just some of the lyrics from one of today’s Monday Motivation songs, ‘Grave Robber,’ from Crowder.

Name something you might ask your waiter to bring you.

1. Dessert (26 votes)
2. Napkin (21)
3. Utensils (20)
4. Water (17)
5. Menu (16)

Thanks to everyone who called in! We had over 20 unique guesses. Congratulations to Daniel from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today we’re sharing Monday Motivation songs about Easter, reminding us that we serve a risen Savior!

Name a nut that you might find in cookies:

1 – Pecans (27 votes)
2 – Walnuts (23)
3 – Peanuts (19)
4 – Almonds (17)
5 – Macadamia nuts (14)

Congratulations to Sue from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe