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Jeremy Camp is back on Top!

Hi!

That’s right! Jeremy Camp is back on top for the 44th time in his career with his song These Days!

Here is my summary of the article:

Jeremy Camp Earns His 44th No. 1 Song With ‘These Days’

Jeremy Camp is back at number one for the 44th time in his career with his song ‘These Days.’ This song is described as a living-in-the-moment song that is the featured song for his album ‘Deeper Waters’. Deeper Waters topped the Billboard Top 200 Christian chart when it was released. Deeper Waters is also the highest album streaming debut of his career thus far.

This album is described as a pop-infused reflection of the past two-plus decades of his life, as well as the appreciation for the moment of the now. He also describes this as a reflection of his personal experiences, his steadfast faith, and his innate gift of storytelling.

Jeremy Camp will be performing at the Alive Music Festival in Mineral City, Ohio on Friday, July 19th.

Here is the lyric video for These Days:

Am I the only one who struggles here and now?
Am I the only one who wrestles with my doubt?
And if I tell you all my secrets, will you go runnin’ out?
There’s only one way to find out
.

We had another stumper this week, so make sure you tune in next week for that chance to win THREE $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!

Some hints for the artist and song:

  1. This singer was the former lead singer for Tenth Avenue North.
  2. This singer has only released one single.
  3. This song is about bringing people TOGETHER.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

We Are Made For More!

Hi!

We have a recall of a local product that we wanted to make you aware of. Classic Delight LLC of St. Mary’s, Ohio is recalling thousands of sandwhiches that might contain Listeria. To read more about which sandwiches are being affected, click HERE. This will take you to the full article regarding the recall.

Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from Josh Baldwin feat. Jenn Johnson and their song Made For More. This song reminds us that we weren’t made to be tending a grave, we are called by name, born and raised, back to life again, we are made for more! This song picks me up when I am down because I know I am made for more!

Here are the song lyrics that stood out to me:

I know who I am ’cause I know who You are
The cross of salvation was only the start
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven
I have a future and it’s worth the living.

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more.

Here is the music video for Made For More:

Our 5:00 hour song is Firm Foundation (He Won’t) by Cody Carnes. This song reminds us that Christ is our firm foundation! He is the rock that we are standing on. Without Him we are nothing!

Here are the lyrics that stood out to me:

Christ is my firm foundation
The rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaken
I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus
‘Cause He’s never let me down
He’s faithful through generations
So why would He fail now?
He won’t!

Here is the lyric video for Firm Foundation (He Won’t):

Name something you might find in the grocery store dairy aisle.

  1. Milk (39)
  2. Cheese (21)
  3. Butter (18)
  4. Yoghurt (16)
  5. Sour cream (6)

Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

NZ Top 10 for 6/28/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Terrian – Honestly, We Just Need Jesus
9. Crowder – Grave Robber
8. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings
7. MercyMe – Always Only Jesus
6. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
5. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
4. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying
3. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
2. Jeremy Camp – These Days
1. Elevation Worship – Praise (7th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Colton Dixon – Up + Up (Up and Up)

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

Generosity and Service

Today we shared more inspiration from the team at Our Daily Bread.

Dylan shared a story of generosity from James Banks – read it by clicking here.

Joe shared a story of service and being ‘made for more’ from Sheridan Voysey – you can read it by clicking here.

Here’s also the link to the documentary Joe shared about Nichelle Nichols, called ‘Woman in Motion.’

Our two-week stumper was ‘Remedy’ by David Crowder Band. Congratulations to Alan from Mount Vernon, who wins two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Dylan and Joe

The Ohio State Fair and Agent G. Callen!

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Today on the show we talked about how the Ohio State Fair is coming up. There are so many new things to do there. And of course we had our Who Am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Here is what is new at the Ohio State Fair in 2024:

Career Pathways Program: The Lausche Youth Exploration Space is always buzzing with endless activities and programming for children. A new addition in 2024 is the career pathway program; see life-size cutouts of personnel in the workforce and learn about their career path. From a space operations officer to a meat inspection training officer these Ohioans are sure to inspire fairgoers of all ages.

Ohio State Fair History Exhibit in Kasich Hall C: There are many traditions that have stood the test of time at the Ohio State Fair – the butter cow, Smokey Bear, enjoying fair food, and creating memories with friends and family. Take a glimpse at history as you walk through this new exhibit to view historic photos and scale models with “tiny fairs” dating back to the 1800s to see what the fairgrounds looked like a decade ago, a century ago, and even longer.

Mural Competition: The mural competition is a great addition to Fine Arts this year. Entries just closed on June 21 for artists to submit their artwork and then recreate their masterpiece in the form of a mural during the Fair. Artists will paint these murals live during the first weekend of the Fair, July 26-28, on the lawn of the Cox Fine Arts Center.

Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show: Located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway, the Nerveless Nocks, world famous for their Giant Sway Pole Show featured on America’s Got Talent Extreme and AGT Season 17, will captivate the audience with midair daredevil stunts performed 80 feet above the ground. This is a show fairgoers won’t want to miss.

New Food Avenue: Want to try a new food, like pickle lemonade, a Cleveland corned beef egg roll, a deep-fried buffalo chicken bomb, or pickle pizza? A collection of the newest food vendors and wild fair fare will be gathered along New Food Avenue, located between the Ohio Lottery Main Street Stage and the north end of the Midway. More new foods, foods on a stick, and deep-fried delights will be available soon.

Poster Contest: A brand new poster contest was introduced to the lineup of competitions this year. Winning artist, Lindsay Boyd was selected as the grand champion. Smaller postcard-sized prints of the artwork will be available for purchase at the official Ohio State Fair gift shops and the All Ohio Arts Gift Shop in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Additionally, the top five finalists will have their posters displayed in Kasich Hall C.

Run Like a Girl 5k and 10K presented by Avina Women’s Care: On Sunday, Aug. 4, runners will gather at the Historic Crew Stadium and race through the fairgrounds to get a behind the scenes look at the Fair before the gates open to the public. Register today.

Sheepdog Spectacular: The Dog House has become a very popular attraction at the Ohio State Fair. In addition to the Marvelous Mutts show featuring performing rescue dogs, the Dog House will also feature Sheepdog Spectacular, an entertaining, interactive, and ag-centered sheepdog show featuring working sheepdogs herding sheep.

Strolling Entertainers: We won’t spoil the surprise, but fairgoers will see a few new faces strolling around the grounds providing laughs and fortunes.

Taste of Ohio Pavilion: The Taste of Ohio Café will be moving a little south this year to become the Taste of Ohio Pavilion. This will feature a lot of the same delicious cuisines offered in the Taste of Ohio Café. Be sure to stop by in the evenings and enjoy a meal to the tune of live music, and browse beautiful floral exhibits created by Ohioans.

Tiny Art Show: Fairgoers with an eye for art won’t want to miss the brand new Tiny Art Show in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Each artists accepted into the Fine Arts Exhibition was given the opportunity to submit a small piece of art, priced at $250 or less, to hang for sale in the exhibit. This is a great way to support local artists and start or enhance an art collection on a budget.

Wheels of Agriculture Game Show: Located in Kiddieland, this exciting, fast-paced, TV-style game show is fertilized with comedy and shenanigans which yield a bumper crop of prizes! The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show harvests smiles, laughter, and knowledge for all ages.

The 2024 Ohio State Fair is July 24 through Aug. 4. More information about the Fair can be found at ohiostatefair.com. The 2024 Ohio State Fair Media Guide will be available soon. 

A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can be found at https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events

  • I was born on June 26th, 1970, in Winnetka, Illinois.
  • I am the youngest of 7 children.
  • I graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.
  • I played Robin in the movie Batman Forever.
  • I also was on NCIS: Los Angeles where I played Agent G. Callen.
  • I am still living and am 54 years old.

……I am Chris O’Donnell

Congratulations to Michael of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

Maverick City Music Announces A New Tour!

Hi!

Today on the show, I shared how Maverick City Music is going on the road again. We also had our song poetry where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Here is my summary of the news article:

Maverick City Music Announces Good News Tour:

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning music collective Maverick City Music recently announced a new tour called the ‘Good News’ Tour. This tour kicks off on October 3rd in Houston, Texas and makes 33 stops along the way. The last day of the tour is November 26th. Several artists will be a part of this tour including Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, JWLKRS Worship, and so much more! Tickets are on sale right now!

This concert will feature all different types of genres ranging from R&B to Christian Contemporary Music.

Here is what Maverick City Music had to say about this upcoming tour. “We are so excited to get back on the road again and bring this music to people alongside dear friends of ours”. “We’re always hoping to set the standard of collaboration by making space for gifted artists wherever we go. We believe God will move mightily through this tour and the lives of those attending.”

This tour comes through Columbus, Ohio on November 15th of this year.

Here are a list of dates and cities where Maverick City Music will be:

The Good News Tour Dates

10.03 | HOUSTON TX
10.04 | FORT WORTH TX
10.05 | SAN ANTONIO TX
10.10 | OAKLAND CA
10.12 | SEATTLE WA
10.13 | PORTLAND OR
10.17 | LOS ANGELES CA
10.18 | ANAHEIM CA
10.19 | SAN DIEGO CA
10.20 | PHOENIX AZ
10.23 | NASHVILLE TN
10.26 | LOUISVILLE KY
10.27 | ATLANTA GA
10.29 | MIAMI FL
10.30 | ORLANDO FL
10.31 | TAMPA FL
11.01 | JACKSONVILLE FL
11.03 | BALTIMORE MD
11.06 | BROOKLYN NY
11.08 | BRIDGEPORT CT
11.09 | BOSTON MA
11.10 | WASHINGTON DC
11.13 | TORONTO CAN
11.14 | DETROIT MI
11.15 | COLUMBUS OH
11.16 | CHICAGO IL
11.18 | CHARLOTTE NC
11.19 | RALEIGH NC
11.21 | MEMPHIS TN
11.22 | NEW ORLEANS LA
11.23 | BIRMINGHAM AL
11.25 | PHILADELPHIA PA
11.26 | NEWARK NJ

Here is the link to the actual article: Click Here.

Am I the only one who struggles here and now?
Am I the only one who wrestles with my doubt?
And if I tell you all my secrets, will you go runnin’ out?
There’s only one way to find out
.

We had a stumper this week! Make sure to tune in next week for a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

He Sees Us and Knows Us!

Today’s Monday Motivation song for the 4:00 hour is He Does by Brandon Heath! Just remember that he sees us and knows us, so we can put our trust in HIM!

Our 5:00 hour song is That’s My King by CeCe Winans! Remember that he is our KING because he cares about us and watches over us through the good times and bad times.

 Name something you might bring on a camping trip.

  1. Tent (31)
  2. Backpack (28)
  3. Boots (26)
  4. Map or guide (10)
  5. Fishing pole (5)

Congratulations to Jeanne of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

NZ Top 10 for 6/21/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Terrian – Honestly, We Just Need Jesus
9. MercyMe – Always Only Jesus
8. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings
7. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
6. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
5. Crowder – Grave Robber
4. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying
3. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
2. Jeremy Camp – These Days
1. Elevation Worship – Praise (6th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Brandon Lake – Miracle Child

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

The joy found in hope…and giving.

Today, we shared more inspiration from Our Daily Bread:

Some hints:
– we played this song in the 4pm hour today
– the artist has had two different band names
– the song title is one word and starts with R
– the song was released in 2008
– this one will be a stumper for next week’s show!!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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