This week’s Praise Thursday talks about redemption and transformative love!
Alyssa’s devotional is titled A New Calling written by Alyson Kieda
Lexie’s devotional is called Mysterious Helpers written by Sheridan Voysey
How many nights did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
Answer: 40 nights!
Congratulations to Kim from Virginia for guessing correctly and winning a $5 gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!
and thank you so much for tuning into the afternoon drive! -Lexie & Alyssa
Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals out of Our Daily Bread. Both devotionals hit on the idea of how to live a meaningful Christian life. Winn Collier writes about living generously as a Christian in “An Open, Generous Heart”, read it by clicking here. Monica Brands writes about living like a tree planted by the waters in “Living in the Branches”, read it by clicking here.
Q: What was the first bird that Noah let out of the Ark?
A: A raven
Congratulations to Charla of Utica for correctly answering our question today and winning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Lexie
Today for Praise Thursday we talked about spreading the love. We shared two devotionals that had great messages for this Valentine’s Day. One called Love In Action which you can read here and one called Relentless Love which you can read here.
We also shared ways that you can spread the love, here are some fun things to do this Valentine’s Day:
Send a virtual Valentine’s card to St. Jude kids by clicking here and send a virtual Valentine’s card to Cincinnati Children’s kids by clicking here.
Q: 1 Corinthians 13:1 says, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only” what?
A: A resounding gong.
Congratulations to Marian from Danville who correctly answered our question and won a $5 Gift Card to Everlasting Cup!
Congratulations to our Spread the Love winners today Heidi of Mount Vernon and Jacque of Mount Vernon!
Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Lexie
Alyssa & Lexie share devotionals that talk about building a firm foundation, and having mentors that help us build our relationships with God.
Alyssa shares a devotional titled A House On A Rock written by Winn Collier
Lexie reads a devotional called Everyone Needs A Mentor by Alyson Kieda
What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked jealousy from his siblings?
Answer: A coat of many colors
Congratulations to Pam of Fredricktown for guessing correctly and winning a $5 Gift Certificate to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks for listening! – Lexie & Alyssa
Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories, one about Lauren Daigle and Leanna Crawford.
Lauren Daigle is kicking off 2021 with the release of her new single, “Hold On To Me.” It marks her first offering since the release of 2018’s GRAMMY Award winning break out album Look Up Child. “Hold On To Me,” to be released February 26th combines Daigle’s legendary range and powerhouse vocals with the sweeping melody and heartfelt lyrics that convey a deep message of hope.
“The thing I love most about this song is that it lends itself to someone who is feeling incredibly vulnerable, someone who is feeling insecure, or uncertain,” shares Daigle. “There are times we may need a reminder of who we are and that we are worthy of having joy in our lives. In moments where the future may look uncertain and unknown, this is a song of hope that any person can cling to.”
Read the full story by clicking here.
Leanna Crawford has put out a brand new single called “Mean Girls” and she just recently released a new music video to go along with the single. Sharing the message of the song, Crawford explains, “The words we use are powerful. Some words can build people up while other hurtful words can tear down. Sadly, we’ve all experienced the latter and it’s those words that we just can’t seem to get out of heads no matter how old we are. I wrote this song as a prayer for myself but also for you because sometimes we need to be reminded that our worth is so much more than words.”
Read the full story by clicking here and check out the music video below:
Doubts, I’ve had my share of doubts
But never more than right now
I’m wondering where are You
I’m on the edge of fall apart
But somehow Your promises
Find my troubled heart
These lyrics were a stumper and we will be bringing them back for next week’s game of Song Poetry!
Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Todd
Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories about Cochren & Co. and Pat Barrett.
Cochren & Co. have released their first full length album called Don’t Lose Hope. This album includes hit songs like “Church (Take Me Back)”, “One Day”, and “Who Can”. Read the full story about this new release by clicking here and check out the lyric video to Cochren & Co.’s song “Who Can” below:
Pat Barrett has released his sophomore album called Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. Read the full story about this new release by clicking here and listen to one of the new songs off this album, called “Canvas and Clay”, below:
I can be prone to wonder, full of pride sometimes
I don’t make it easy to love this heart of mine
I can get so distracted, caught up in doubt and fear
But every time I think You’ve left me, You’re still right here
Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for answering that those lyrics were from Cochren & Co.’s song “Who Can”. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Todd
Today for Praise Thursday we shared two uplifting devotionals. The first one we shared was called Shining the Light and it comes out of Our Daily Bread. It talked about how important it is to do the little things. Read the full devotional by clicking here.
The second devotional we shared was called God’s Footprints and it talked about God’s beautiful creation being the proof for His existence. Read the full devotional by clicking here.
Q: What was the name of Adam’s third son?
A: Seth
Congratulations to Caleb of Fredericktown for correctly answering that trivia question. He won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa and Lexie
Today on Who Knew Wednesday Joe & Lexie talk about National Disc Jockey Day!
Joe shared a bit about Wolfman Jack:
His real name was Thomas Weston Smith and he was born in Brooklyn on January 21, 1938. So, yes, tomorrow would have been his 83rd birthday!
His dad bought him a radio to keep him out of trouble and he fell in love with music and the disc jockeys who played it. He graduated from the National Academy of Broadcasting in 1960 and worked jobs in Virginia and Louisiana before getting a big break in 1963 to work at a 250,000 watt station in Mexico that could be picked up in most of the United States. BTW, that is 5 times the US limit!
He later worked in Los Angeles and New York, but also got a chance to star as himself in the 1973 film American Graffiti. His raspy voice gained him national fame and he was a guest star on several shows, including Emergency, Hollywood Squares, The Odd Couple and Wonder Woman. He also hosted the Midnight Special TV show for 8 years.
He died in 1995.
Lexie got the chance to share about Alan Freed:
Alan Freed was born on December 15th. 1921 in Windber, PA.
Freed became interested in radio when he served in the US Army during World War II and worked as a DJ on Armed Forces Radio. Soon after World War II, Freed landed broadcasting jobs at smaller radio stations, including WKST (New Castle, PA); WKBN (Youngstown, OH); and WAKR (Akron, OH), where, in 1945, he became a local favorite for playing hot jazz and pop recordings!
Freed is the first disc jockey and concert producer of rock and roll; he coined the term “rock and roll” on mainstream radio in the early 1950s. He helped bridge the gap of segregation among young teenage Americans, presenting music by black artists (rather than cover versions by white artists) on his radio program, and arranging live concerts attended by racially mixed audiences. He also starred as himself in many films!
In the 1956 film Rock, Rock, Rock, Freed tells the audience that “rock and roll is a river of music which has absorbed many streams: rhythm and blues, jazz, ragtime, cowboy songs, country songs, folk songs. All have contributed greatly to the big beat.”
He Passed away on January 20th, 1965.
Who Knew Wednesday Trivia:
Q: Who directed the 1973 film where Wolfman Jack appeared as himself?
A: George Lucas!
The movie is American Graffiti!
Congratulations to Lorena of Mt. Liberty for correctly guessing the answer and winning a $5 dollar gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks so much for listening to the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe
Today for Artist Newsday we shared stories about WNZR artists Zach Williams and Mandisa.
Zach Williams has released a brand new single called “Less Like Me” and a new music video for this song as well. This song is coming hot off the heels of his #1 hit “There Was Jesus.” Read the full story by clicking here. Check out the music video below:
Mandisa has also released a new single called “Breakthrough” to kick off 2021 just right. Read the full story about this song by clicking here. Check out the song below:
Death had a stronghold, but your life was stronger
Rose from the grave, rose up from the grave
When evil is rising, you’re rising higher
With power to save, with power to save
Congratulations to Brenda of Fredericktown for correctly guessing that those lyrics were from Mandisa and Jon Reddick with their song “You Keep Hope Alive”, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa and Todd
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