Monday, October 10, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Shana Strange



Shana Strange's passion is worship. Whether as a participator in corporate worship or living a life that worships Christ - worship is her calling. She has been leading worship for the past 6 years at events and is currently a worship leader for House Refuge Church, TX. But her journey to worship was born out of pain. Being a Christian the majority of her life did not exempt her from feeling un-important, un-needed, and un-original. Shana was also born with some physical impairments that were a constant source of pain for her.

Shana has competed and received excellent marks for her songwriting and vocal abilities at such competitions as GMA's Music in the Rockies and various regional talent competitions. Shana also studied with Nationally recognized vocal coach Tim Carson, founder of Vocal Artistry. She has a degree in Religious Studies and is a certified Precept Ministries facilitator which has enabled her to speak at various women's events.

Shana's struggle with overcoming low self esteem has now become the platform she uses to help other women trapped in the same bondage. Many women have been set free from the bondage of self hatred through the ministry God has birthed in Shana.

Album: Rescue

Twitter: @shanastrange

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Video: Rescue



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What king of Israel left more widows than any other?

A: Solomon - He had over 700 wives! (1 Kings 11:3)

Way to go Andrea from Cambridge!

Friday, October 7, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Shane & Shane



Tune in for Josh's interview with Shane Everett (of Shane & Shane) today at 5:30 PM!

Life is a whirlwind for Shane & Shane. After both settling down, getting married and having three kids between the two families, it looked like their national music careers were over. They Shanes took on worship leading at their home church and had resigned themselves to just being local musicians and family men.

But God had other plans. After a season of growing with their church, experiencing fatherhood and impacting lives of young people through discipleship God began to write songs through Shane & Shane once again. Really good songs. The best songs they had ever written. After sending a demo to some friends in Nashville they immediately got picked up my Fair Trade Records (MercyMe).

It took nearly a year to fully produce The One You Need, but in the end it became a career album. One of immense depth and as Shane E says, one that is all about the Gospel. The album is full of Good News! It's all about Jesus.

Album: The One You Need

Twitter: @shaneandshane

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Video: The One You Need



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What book in the Old Testament is named after a famous widow who became an ancestress of David (and then Jesus)?

A: Ruth

Score for Matt from Princess Anne!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Matt Maher



Over the past few years Matt Maher has made the transition from full-time ministry at his home church in Mesa, Arizona to life as a respected worship leader with an international platform.

Leaving behind the comfort and security of home is a scary thing. But by following God's call, Maher has had the chance to write some incredible worship songs and work with other gifted worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Brenton Brown, Audrey Assad, Jars of Clay and Hawk Nelson.

Matt Maher's challenge to those he worships with is, "In a post Christian society, everybody is called to be a missionary wherever we are. The mission field has changed. The mission field is everywhere."

It's not the first time Matt's faith has been challenged by change. Originally he's from Newfoundland, Canada - so Arizona is a wee-bit different. And Matt's mission field is expanding. This summer he and his wife welcomed their first child. A son, named Michael Conor.

Album: The Love In Between

Twitter: @mattmahermusic

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Video: What's Turn Around all about?
(Matt Maher uses an out of tuned guitar to teach about repentance)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who married sisters Leah and Rachel?

A: Jacob (Genesis 29)

Score for Rebekah of Cape Charles, VA!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Barlow Girl



Since releasing their self-titled debut in 2004, sisters Rebecca, Alyssa and Lauren Barlow have continuously inspired fans with intimate portraits through music. The focus is always on sharing what God has placed on their hearts. whether that be through a song on an album, or talking with a group of young fans for hours after a concert.

The girls' dad Vince Barlow is a pastor at Willow Creek Community Church outside of Chicago. Becca, Alyssa and Lauren got their start playing as his backup band for youth events. A lot of their lyrics deal with issues like eating disorders, self-mutilation, abortion, prayer and self-worth.

Fun Fact: Years before Barlow Girl became a band, the group Superchic[k] wrote a song called "Barlow Girl" after meeting the sisters and being impressed by the stance for purity.

Album: Our Journey...So Far

Twitter:
@alyssabarlow
@rebeccabarlow
@laurenabarlow

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Video: Beautiful Ending

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: According to Deuteronomy, what must be done to a rebellious son who will not submit to discipline?

A: he is to be stoned (Deuteronomy 21:18-21)

Way to go E'leo from St. Leonard, MD!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Response
by Phil Wickham | Genre: Pop/Rock

The One You Need
by Shane & Shane | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Fly: Live From Ireland
by Robin Mark | Genre: Praise & Worship

NEW CHRISTMAS MUSIC

Oh For Joy EP
by David Crowder*Band | Genre: Christmas

Christmas In Diverse City
by tobyMac | Genre: Christmas

The Heart Of Christmas
by Matthew West | Genre: Christmas

This Is Christmas EP
by Kutless | Genre: Christmas

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SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Mountaire Thanksgiving for Thousands



Not your conventional artist of the day - but in studio this afternoon Roger Marino! Roger will be sharing with us all about Thanksgiving for Thousands. It's Mountaire Farms' annual ministry to the needy on Delmarva.

This Saturday Josh will be broadcasting live from the Salisbury Giant, where we will be collecting specific food items to go into Thanksgiving boxes - packaged and given to families in need! Join us, Noon-2 PM this Saturday!

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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What Old Testament book mentions how wonderful grandchildren are?

A: Proverbs (17:6)

Way to go Amanda from Lusby, MD!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Sharathon

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Julian Drive



Shane Bowers (vocals, guitar) and Shaun Bennett (keyboard, guitar) form the nucleus of the band. They got their start leading youth worship at church in their small hometown in rural Clarke County, Georgia. Winning the 2004 Exalting Him talent search in Georgia pushed them into regional and national touring - and it has been a steady plodding every since.

Shane Bowers shares online and in concerts about the struggle he and his wife went through shortly after getting married. They experienced three miscarriages and this led to some difficult times in their relationship to each other and with God.

Shane says, "Although the truth in God’s Word helped us overcome this part of our life, certainly in our flesh we were saddened for a time. Even now we think of those wonderful gifts that we never got to meet. However, our blessed hope and excitement In Christ, is that we’ll certainly meet again, and this time there’ll be no more parting of ways. It’ll put to death any sadness we may have left in these fleshly bodies."

The Bowers have not had two healthy boys in less than a year's time - but they have taken their suffering and turned it into songs to minister to others who are struggling with their own pain. That's the story behind their latest album "Beauty Behind the Pain."

Album: Beauty Behind The Pain

Twitter: @juliandrive

Tour: Ocean City Convention Center on 2-03-11

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Video: The meaning...



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Was the Prodigal Son the older or younger son?

A: the younger son (Luke 15:11-32)

Score for Bruce who called while driving ... tsk, tsk.

Friday, September 30, 2011

COURAGEOUS

The premier is here! Join the Joy 102.5 family as we hang out at Regal Cinema in Salisbury for the 7:20 PM showing of Courageous!

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Rebecca St James



At the age of 12—a time when most young girls are just beginning idyllic dreams of ‘what I want to be’—a young Australian girl prayed a simple prayer. “God, I give you my gifts. Use my life to make a difference and change the world.” Rebecca St. James has since taken an unparalleled course in Christian music.

She has received countless industry awards, including the prestigious GRAMMY, garnered number one singles and has consistently topped both radio and sales charts, with career album sales in the millions of album units. She has also authored eight books – her ninth due out this Fall – and received acclaim for her touring worldwide. As an artist spokesperson for child advocacy organization, Compassion International, she has, through her concerts, globally helped find sponsorship for more than 30,000 of the world’s neediest children.

A move to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue her interest in acting led many to wonder what Rebecca’s creative future might hold. Most notably, it produced her first leading role in film in the form of Sarah’s Choice, a movie with a strong pro-life message released by Pure Flix Entertainment and a creative ‘stretch’ that led to Rebecca’s emergence over the past two years as an outspoken national voice for the work of crisis pregnancy. Sarah's Choice is currently available on Netflix streaming.

Latest Album: I Will Praise You

Twitter: @RebeccaStJames

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Video: The Story of I Will Praise You