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Day of Prayer and Praise! Who Knew Wednesday for Lifeline 2021!

Joe and Lexie praise God for Lifeline 2021’s Day of Prayer & Praise!

They share many testimonies from listeners, and praise God for another chance to celebrate with Lifeline 2021!

our theme this year is Keep Me In The Moment, and we share a lot about how we can stay in the moment.

Lexie in particular shares a devotional about how Every Moment Matters.

Joe talks about toasters! (Trust us it makes sense.)

Sometimes being in a service medium you may feel like a toaster, you’re expected to do what you do and do it well consistently, and it is only when you have hiccups or don’t perform well that you get noticed. Maybe you feel like a toaster, but God likes his toast however you make it! So thank you, for being in the business of serving others!

  • I was born March 24th, 1976.
  • I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • I am a former NFL Quarterback
  • My favourite football player growing up was my dad
  • My favourite college football fight song is rocky top.
  • My father and my younger brother were also in the NFL
  • I have the most AP MVP Awards, with a total of five!
  • I have two super bowl rings

Answer: Peyton Manning!

Congrats to Jenny from Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and winning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you so much for tuning into The Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 3/19/21

Happy weekend and Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Crowder – Good God Almighty
9. We Are Messengers – Image of God
8. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
7. Zach Williams – Less Like Me
6. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
5. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves Into Gardens
4. Matthew West – Truth Be Told
3. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
2. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
1. Andrew Ripp – Jericho (4th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week include:

Lydia Laird – Hallelujah Even Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaTxEF6kdAk

Catch the video and the story behind the song from Lydia by clicking here!

Rhett Walker – Gospel Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ab1IP2DL8

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Walking Taco Wednesday!

We know, we bent the rules a little bit…

Lexie and Joe talk about Walking Tacos today for Who Knew Wednesday!

“Walking Taco” or “Taco-in-a-Bag” aren’t actual tacos, but are Midwest names for the Texas dish called “Frito Pie”.

The “walking frito pie” began in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the 1982 World’s Fair. Petro’s Chili & Chips established a booth at the Fair. The Fair’s theme was “energy,” and the product was originally named “Petroleum Belly.”

The “walking taco” quickly became popular at other fairs in the midwest during the 1980s and 1990s!

if you’d like to read the full article, you can read it HERE!

We also covered this cool new design for a completely digital Taco Bell Drive-Thru! Read the full article HERE!

  • I was born on March 17th 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • When I was four years old, my family and I moved to Chicago, Illinois, where my father became a Baptist minister.
  • When I was 15, I dropped out of high school to pursue a music career.
  • I, along with my brothers performed in a revival of the musical Shuffle Along.
  • I was the first African American to host a television variety show.
  • Some of my most popular songs were Smile and Mona Lisa.
  • I died at the hospital early in the morning of February 15, 1965 of lung cancer.

I am Nat King Cole!

Congrats to Ava of Howard for guessing correctly and winning a $5 Gift Certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you SO MUCH for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe

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Staying in the Moment

So…what inspired Jeremy Camp to write the song ‘Keep Me in the Moment?’ Here’s what he shared last March:

“When I wrote this song, it really was inspired by a conversation with my wife Adrienne. We were talking and realizing that our daughter Bella only has a few more years in the house with us because she’s going to go off to college. It really sent us on a trajectory of being more intentional with her, and of course the whole family and just realizing how fast time goes, and I don’t want to miss out on any moment. I realize so much with our society we live in, we have our faces buried in our phone so much, and we’re not even keeping our eyes open to things around us – that God may be trying to reveal things in our family, in friends in our lives or whatever it may be. We’re so caught up so many times in what’s next or what’s tomorrow or planning for next year and I’m not saying planning is wrong, but we may miss what God has for us today. And for me, I don’t want to miss anything that God has for me. I want to stay in the moment. It’s been a life lesson for us right now and kind of a reset button and it’s been so good, I pray it encourages you guys.”

Watch the video from Jeremy by clicking here

Todd shared a devotional about respite and sabbath called “Out of Breath,” from Our Daily Bread and author Sheridan Voysey – click here to read it!

Name something that is impossible to do in the dark.

Congratulations to Lauren from Howard, who guessed the top two answers correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

The answers:
1- Read
2- See
3- Put on makeup
4- Eat
5- Write

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 3/5/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Casting Crowns – Start Right Here
9. Josh Baldwin – Evidence
8. We Are Messengers – Image of God
7. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
6. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
5. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
4. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
3. Matthew West – Truth Be Told
2. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves Into Gardens
1. Andrew Ripp – Jericho (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – additions this week to the WNZR playlist include:

Ryan Stevenson – When We Fall Apart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUPgzd3nwMo

Watch the Story Behind the Song video with Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smu0ugwYlrE

Lauren Daigle – Hold on to Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWua9o2KEv0

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The Power of Love & Prayer !

Lexie Flies solo today to bring you some inspirational devotionals about the power of love and prayer!

The first devotional Lexie shares is Forever Love by Xochitl Dixon

The second devotional Lexie reads is called Prompted to Pray written by James Banks

Who said these words: ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few’?

Answer: Jesus!

Congratulations to Karen! she guessed correctly and won a $5 gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie

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Another ‘W’ Food for Who Knew Wednesday!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared about another ‘W’ food. Walnuts are a favorite nut for many people and here is a fun recipe for try at home!

CANDIED WALNUTS INGREDIENTS:

To make this candied walnuts recipe, you will need:

  • Walnuts: About 4 cups raw walnut halves (or chopped walnuts).
  • Egg white: To bind the candy coating to the walnuts.
  • Vanilla extract: Just a little for flavor!
  • Brown sugar: I used packed brown sugar, but you could also sub in white (granulated) sugar or coconut sugar instead.
  • Spices: Ground cinnamon plus a hint of cayenne.
  • Fine sea salt: My preferred salt for this recipe. (Note that if you choose to use table salt instead, you will need to use less salt.)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (12 ounces) raw walnut halves

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat oven to 300°F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon and cayenne until combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg white and vanilla until combined.  Add the walnuts and toss until they are evenly coated with the egg white mixture.  Add the brown sugar mixture and toss until the walnuts are evenly coated.
  4. Spread the walnuts out in an even layer on the baking sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove baking sheet from the oven, and give the walnuts a brief stir.  Return to the oven and bake for 20 more minutes.  Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

Who Am I? Who Knew Trivia:

–          I was born on this date in 1986 in Seattle.

–          I was signed to Forefront Records when I was 12

–          My first album, Genuine, released when I was 14

–          I sang the song “There’s Got to Be More to Life”

–          I’m also known for the singles, “Stuck” and “Don’t Look at Me”

–          I was nominated for a Grammy in 2004

–          I took a hiatus from 2008-2012 and have done occasional concerts and appearances since then

The answer? Stacie Orrico – congratulations to Karen from Mount Vernon who answered correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Big News For Lauren Daigle & Andrew Ripp!

Lexie & Todd Bring you artist news for Andrew Ripp & Lauren Daigle.

Soulful singer-songwriter Andrew Ripp landed his first No. 1 single with his song “Jericho” at Billboard’s Christian Airplay, Christian AC Monitored, and Christian AC Indicator. Check out the full story HERE

two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle has released the long awaited, “Hold On To Me.” Check out the full story HERE

Listen to the new Lauren Daigle song HERE

Truth was crashing through the pride and the blame
Cutting straight into the heart of me
Long before I ever called your name
You were fighting for my victory

The Answer is Jericho by Andrew Ripp! Congrats to Bonnie from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing and winning a $5 Gift Certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Todd

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Mighty…despite our size.

Today’s Monday Motivation focuses on how mighty we are, no matter our size, when we tap into God’s power.

Todd’s devotional is from Winn Collier and called “Mighty.” Read it by clicking here.

Joe shared more about the power of prayer – our ultimate weapon. We are in a constant battle, so how can we respond?
1. Like James 4:7 reminds us, submit ourselves daily to God
2. Close any open doors that give the enemy access.
3. Pray in the name of Jesus, the blood of Jesus and pray the Word!

Name two things in your house that get used more than anything else?

1- TV/remote
2- bathroom/toilet
3- kitchen/fridge
4- telephone
5- bed
6- coffee maker
7- microwave
8- washing machine

Congratulations to Ryan from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening.
– Joe and Todd

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