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The hope that’s more than a feeling

Today our Monday Motivation comes from an Our Daily Bread devotional about how we find hope in grief. I shared about how Marcy and I spent yesterday with my mother-in-law and were reminded how our entire family will be missing my late father-in-law this Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we still have a hope that sustains us.

Read ‘Hope in Grief’ from Leslie Koh by clicking here.

Name Something That Might Be Full of Holes

Swiss Cheese (40 votes)
Clothes/Socks (16)
Alibi/Story (14)
Net/Fishing Net (9)
Colander/Strainer (8)
Golf Course (2)
Screen (2)
Road/Street (2)

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

Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt?? YES. It started today!!
Today we registered:
Bob from Howard and Laura from Pataskala.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 11/3/23

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

10. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody To You
9. We The Kingdom – Jesus Does
8. Housefires f/JWLKRS – I Thank God
7. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
6. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
5. Katy Nichole – Hold On
4. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
3. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For?
2. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
1. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Tauren Wells – Crazy About You

Evan Craft – Someone Like Me

JJ Heller – Thanksgiving Song

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Praising with Encouragement and WinterJam!

Today, Mike and Abby shared verses that are important to them and that have made an impact on their lives! Mike shared Philippians 3:8 which says, “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.” He said that it reminds him how titles and glory of the world is not important, but what you do for God and others with them is what matters!

Abby shared Colossians 3:16, which says, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” It’s a great reminder to let God dwell among you and encourage you to be thankful in all circumstances!

Abby also shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread about worship and the culture! If you missed it, you can check it out here at https://odb.org/2023/11/02/everybody-worships

The Winter Jam lineup was also announced! It will include artists like Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, and more! For tickets and the full lineup, visit www.2024.jamtour.com!

Today’s Name that Tune was God so loved from We the Kingdom! Congrats to Jack from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing and winning a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike & Abby

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Food For The Hungry 2023 Kickoff Day!

Hi!

Today on the show I talked about how today is kickoff day for the 2023 Food For The Hungry Drive! I also talked about my experiences with Food For The Hungry and how it has impacted me. And of course we had our Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

We spoke with Lisa Mazzari, FFTH Executive Director and Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director.

The ladies shared an in-depth look at this year’s campaign.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation or click the link below.

The topics included:

  • History of the organization and campaign
  • Dates for this year’s collection and broadcast
  • This year’s goal
  • How the legacy of giving is the true success story of Food For The Hungry
  • How this collection is really making a difference in our community.
  • Information about the Partner Board and their involvement
  • Highlights of the 2023 FFTH Event Calendar
  • How to stay connected
  • Distribution of funds
  • How FFTH is a local drive to benefit local families in Knox County
  • The impact of $1.00. In 2023, $1.00 will buy $4.89 in groceries at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
  • How to give
  • Summer Grants
  • Winter Grants
  • Discussion about the mission of FFTH – “Working Together To Care For Our Neighbors”

If you would like to volunteer, call or text Lisa Mazzari at 740-398-0569 or
email lisam.ffth@gmail.com

Follow Food For The Hungry:
 – Facebook @Food For The Hungry Knox County
 – Instagram @ffthcares
 – Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org

Food For The Hungry Board of Directors:
– Austin Swallow
– Jacob Doup
– Curtis Newland
– Marcy Rinehart
– Joe Rinehart
– Michelle Coscia
– Jim McLaughlin
– Lisa Lloyd
– Chelsea Porter
– Jim Riggle
– Melanie Snow
– Jared Stein

  • I was born on November 2nd, 1795, in Pineville, North Carolina
  • I was the first of 10 children.
  • I studied at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with honors in 1818.
  • After I graduated, I went to Nashville, Tennessee to study law.
  • I served as the Governor of Tennessee from October 14th, 1839 – October 15th, 1841.
  • I served as the President of the United States from March 4th, 1845 – March 4th, 1849.
  • I died on June 15th, 1849, at the age of 53.

….I am James K. Polk

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Anniversary Celebration!

Congratulations to Casting Crowns for celebrating 20 years as a band! Abby shared about their new album– a re-release of Lifesongs, featuring some awesome collaborations (like MercyMe, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, and Big Daddy Weave, to name a few). They are also releasing a movie called Home by Sunday, which will be hitting select theaters on November 30th!

In other news, TobyMac has just released a new music video for his song “Faithfully,” from his most recent album LIFE AFTER DEATH. He is also currently on tour with MercyMe and Zach Williams, and this unforgettable trio will be in Columbus this month! See ticket information here.

Who am I that the King of the world

Would give one single thought about my broken heart?

Who am I that the God of all grace

Wipes the tears from my face and says “Come as you are?”

This week was a stumper! That means you can tune in next time for a chance at double the prize… TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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The compassionate touch

Today for Monday Motivation, we shared a note from Sheridan Voysey in Our Daily Bread about how our attitude can mimic the world and its anger, or our compassionate God. Read “Smartphone Compassion” by clicking here.

Name an item you might accidentally leave in a taxi:

Phone‎  – 26 votes
Wallet/purse‎  – 26
Coat‎  – 20
Umbrella‎  – 16
Suitcase‎  – 12

Congratulations to Laura of Pataskala, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 10/27/23

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

10. Elevation Worship – Trust in God
9. Housefires f/JWLKRS – I Thank God
8. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
7. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
6. We The Kingdom – Jesus Does
5. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For?
4. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
3. Katy Nichole – Hold On
2. MercyMe – To Not Worship You (spent 6 weeks at #1)
1. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

The Afters – God Is With Us

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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God Making Things New!

Today was another great praise Thursday sharing encouragement from devotionals and keeping you updated on the awesome events going on!

Abby shared today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread about how God makes beauty from ashes. If you missed it, you can find it here! https://odb.org/2023/10/26/beauty-for-ashes

Mike shared from 2 Corinthians 5:17, which says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” He talked about how God is always making us more like him so we can be new creations!

Today’s Name That Tune was Best News Ever by MercyMe! Congrats to Jacob from Fredericktown for correctly guessing! He wins two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Chapel Hill’s Fall Festival and Pablo Picasso!

Hi!

Today on the show I talked about how the Church at Chapel Hill’s Fall Festival is coming up. We talked with both Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner on what this event is all about. You won’t want to miss out on all the activities that will be at the event! Also, another person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant if they could guess the correct answer to our Who am I? trivia question.

  • I was born on October 25th, 1881, in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain.
  • My father was a painter who specialized in naturalistic depictions of birds. He also was a professor of art at the School of Crafts.
  • I have created around 50,000 artworks throughout my lifetime, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics.
  • I am the Co-Founder of Cubism which is an art movement.
  • The most famous painting that I am known for is the “Guernica” which I finished in 1937.
  • I died on April 8th, 1973, at the age of 91.

….I am Pablo Picasso

Congratulations to Elizabeth of Centerburg for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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