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NZ Top 10 for 9/1/23

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

10. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For
9. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone
8. Phil Wickham – This is Our God
7. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
6. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
5. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
4. Katy Nichole – Hold On
3. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)
2. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything
1. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever (5th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Patrick Mayberry – Lead On Good Shepherd

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Peace in the Desert and in the Storm

Happy Praise Thursday and last day of August!

Mike shares a Bible verse that is meaningful to him, Colossians 3:15 (ESV)- “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” In the hectic and hurry of our daily lives, it is important to remember the peace that Christ offers us.

Abby also read a devotional from Our Daily Bread which you can find here. God is a loving father, and will carry us the same way a father would carry his son. Even as their faith faltered, God delivered the Israelites through hardship and guided them in the desert. This is another reminder that we can find peace as we are carried by our father!

We are still looking for a winner to correctly guess the mystery tune! Since this song is officially a double-stumper, it will be worth 3 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant next week.

Thanks for tuning in!

-Mike and Abby

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Marshmallows, Beaches, and Nuclear Physics

What do all of these things have in common? Well nothing actually. Today on the show I talked about how today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day. Today is also National Beach Day. I shared some good memories about sitting around the campfire and roasting marshmallows and making smores. I also shared several upcoming events that the Big Blue Crew will be a part of. We are super excited to be on the road in downtown Mount Vernon for September First Friday! Make sure to stop by and enter for our fantastic prize basket!

If you want to know more about National Toasted Marshmallow Day and/or National Beach Day, click this link: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/. This website is an awesome resource if you want to know what National Holiday’s are happening on any specific day.

  • I was born on August 30, 1871, in Brightwater, New Zealand
  • I was the 4th of 12 children.
  • I won a Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1908.
  • I am known as the Father of Nuclear Physics.
  • I was the first person to successfully split an atom in 1917.
  • I died on October 19th, 1937, at the age of 66.

…..I am Ernest Rutherford

Congratulations to Terasa of Howard for correctly guessing the answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan Elliott

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New collaborations!

We talked about some exciting collaborations for Artist Newsday! We The Kingdom just teamed up with Anne Wilson to release a new rendition of their single “Jesus Does.” The two artists even surprised fans with a joint performance at Red Rocks Ampitheatre! Read more about it here.

Natalie Grant and Cece Winans have also collaborated for their cover of “My Tribute (To God Be The Glory). Grant is releasing a new album in October, which will feature some heavy-hitting artists like Dolly Parton and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, which you can click here to learn more about!

My biggest fear is wakin’ up to find what matters

Is miles away from what I spent my life chasin’ after

Is my story gonna have the same two words in every chapter?

Today’s mystery song was What If by Matthew West. Congratulations to Bonnie for calling in and winning a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for tuning in!

-Mike and Abby

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When something smells…

Have you ever been approached someone asking, “what is that smell?” Then, you realize it’s you? Well, that was the experience of Adam Holz with one of his kids. He shares a reference to Ephesians 4 in the devotional, ‘Coffee Breath.” You can find it by clicking here.

Name an animal that would be very quiet if you kept it as a pet.
1- snake (28 votes)
2- fish (26)
3- cat (17)
4- lizard (12)
5- worm (5)
6- spider/tarantula 3
– bat (3)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 8/25/23

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

10. Natalie Grant f/Cory Asbury – You Will Be Found
9. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
8. Phil Wickham – This is Our God
7. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone
6. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
5. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
4. Katy Nichole – Hold On
3. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)
2. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything
1. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

Terrian – Big God

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Lots of fun facts…and a call to prayer.

Today we shared some fun facts on several fronts:

  • tomorrow is National Waffle Day – read more about this crispy, sweet treat by clicking here.
  • the birthday of the Red Cross is this week! August 22, 1864 was the date when Henry Dunant formed the International Committee of the Red Cross. Dunant was a Swiss humanitarian and said it was his Christian faith that inspired him to provide aid for victims of war and natural disasters.
  • Monday was also the anniversary of Hawaii becoming our 50th state. In 1959, the home of the only royal palace in America became part of the United States. Right now, though, as we celebrate, we also keep praying for Hawaii in the wake of the recent Maui wildfires.
  • look for ways to help – here’s a guide from CNN
  • I was born August 23, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA
  • I had dual citizenship after I received Irish citizenship later in my life
  • I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh
  • my film debut was with Judy Garland in 1942
  • I starred in, plus co-directed and co-choreographed “Singin’ in the Rain” in 1952.
  • I directed the Oscar-nominated film version of, “Hello, Dolly,” in 1969
  • I died at 83 in 1996 in Beverly Hills, CA

I am – Gene Kelly! Congratulations to Deanna from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins thew $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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A Blessing heads to MVNU!

Yes, we’re talking about Blessing Offor – the Dove-nominated artist is coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday 9/16 for Sonfest 2023. Blessing is also re-releasing his album, “My Tribe,” as a deluxe edition on 9/1. Read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

Maverick City Music embarks on a tour of Big Ten country in November, plus gets ready for a new EP release. Find out more here.

You took a shepherd boy and made him a King
So I’m gonna trust you and give you everything
I’ll be a conqueror ’cause you fight for me
I’ll be a champion claiming your victory

The answer? Sanctus Real – Confidence

Congratulations to Kristi from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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NZ Top 10 for 8/18/23

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

10. Natalie Grant f/Cory Asbury – You Will Be Found
9. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
8. Phil Wickham – This is Our God
7. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
6. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone
5. Katy Nichole – Hold On
4. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
3. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)
2. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything
1. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

CAIN – Any More

Thanks for listening!
– Zoe

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