Monday, October 24, 2011

SHARATHON

Thank you for your continued support! Sharathon was exciting and fruitful.
It is a blessing to serve along side of you through Joy 102.5!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Christ for the Nations



Christ for the Nations is so much more than just worship music. Christ For The Nations is an international, interdenominational organization which exists to train and equip men and women with the Word of God in the power of the Holy Spirit and with a lifestyle of worship, to reach the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Worship Leaders Nicole C. Mullen, Kari Jobe, Russ Taff, Tommy Walker, Kevin Jonas and many more have been both trained and equipped to spread the heart of worship around the world through Christ for the Nations. Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI) started out with a group in 1972 called the "Luminaires" and quickly broke into multiple focussed groups of ministry. Every year, since 1974, Christ For The Nations has been producing live album recordings that are created out of the students, staff, and alumni's hearts. Some of the music that has come out of Christ For The Nations include songs "As The Deer Panteth For The Water" by Marty Nystrom, and "When I Think About The Lord" by James Huey.

Providing resources for the completion of church buildings, caring for orphans, supporting the nation of Israel, humanitarian relief efforts, establishing and strengthening international Bible schools and the distribution of Christian literature. On top of that multi-layered ministry is the CFNMusic label, producing modern worship music and training worship leaders to carry the cause of Christ around the world.

Album: 37

Twitter: @CFNMusic

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Already Won



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: In what book of the Bible is the land of Canaan first described as "a land flowing with milk and honey"?

A: Exodus (3:8)

Congratulations to Matthew, picking up the new album from Sara Groves!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Come To The Well
by Casting Crowns | Genre: Adult Contemporary

I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)
by The City Harmonic | Genre: Praise & Worship

Courageous - Orignal Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Various Artists - Soundtracks | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Invisible Empires
by Sara Groves | Genre: Adult Contemporary

The Song Lives On
by Jason Crabb | Genre: Southern Gospel

Let's All Worship - The Very Best Worship Songs Of All Time
by Various Artists - Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship

Blessed Assurance
by Randy Travis | Genre: Country

III
by Family Force 5 | Genre: Rock

Ten Years
by Emery | Genre: Hard Rock

Future Of Forestry
by Future of Forestry | Genre: Alternative

One Vo1ce
by Micah Stampley | Genre: Gospel

Free
by Kierra "KiKi" Sheard | Genre: Gospel

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SHARATHON

It's coming! TOMORROW!
October 19-21
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
The Katinas



The Katinas have accomplished something unheard of in today's fast paced, they have had a 21-year success filled career with the same original line-up! Of course it helps that the five Samoan guys that comprise The Katinas are all brothers. With 17 children between the five growing families, the guys still have a passion and love for music that is showcased in their 10th English language album: Collage.

Music is important, but with a growing family, the guys have found incredible joy by partnering with mission organizations around the world - including Samaritan's Purse, Greg Laurie’s Harvest Crusades, Compassion International and World Vision. Plus the band is performing on their very own Katinas & Kuzins Cruise next year. Their family is so big, that I bet it might be hard to find tickets available...

Fun Fact: The guys in The Katinas are just 5 out of 12 kids in the family!

Album: Collage

Twitter: @thekatinas

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Collage



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who famously dined on locusts?

A: John the Baptist (Matthew 3:4)

Congratulations to Terry - who just won the brand new album from Sara Groves!

Monday, October 17, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! THIS WEEK!
October 19-21
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Kerrie Roberts



Kerrie Roberts is a big voice in a little package. Growing up singing in church, she'd often have to stand on a crate so that people sitting further back than the front row could see where this powerful voice was coming from! Kerrie's dad was a pastor and her mom the choir director for their church. Being front and center in church was bred into her from birth!

Kerrie began writing her first songs in high school, performing one during her own graduation. When the time came for college, Kerrie chose to get her degree in Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Performance at the University of Miami.

“Little kids have dreams. For me, it was ‘I’m going to be a singer.’ And I never grew out of it.”

Fun Fact: Kerrie recently co-wrote a song featured in previews of ABC's Once Upon A Time.

Album: Kerrie Roberts

Upcoming Release: Kerrie Roberts: Acoustic Sessions (Due out tomorrow!)

Twitter: @Kerrie_Roberts

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Clip of Acoustic Version of No Matter What



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What Egyptian official had Joseph as a servant?

A: Potiphar

Score for Ron of Virginia Beach!

Friday, October 14, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Phil Wickham



Phil Wickham is originally from and currently serves at Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego, CA with his wife Mallory. Phil was raised in a Christian home, the second of three children (brother Evan, sister Jillian), and after feeling the need to "make his faith his own" he began leading worship for his youth group at 12 years old.

Fun Fact: Wickham's father is currently a worship leader and both of his parents were at one time members of Jesus movement band Parable.

Album: Response

Twitter: @philwickham

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: About Response



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who was Abraham's wife and Isaac's mother?

A: Sarah (Genesis 21)

A very happy weekend for Kathy of Westover, MD! Congratulations!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Peter Furler



Peter Furler is the quintessential drummer. He taps on EVERYTHING! The beat is always present. It's that driving rhythm that fuels all of his musical passion. Awarded multiple Grammy nominations and Dove awards, Furler has even been named the industry’s songwriter of the year. Originally from Australia, Peter has made America his home away from home for decades now.

Furler is one of very few artists who have collectively performed to over 15,000 Muslims in Morocco, for the Pope during World Youth Day, at The Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, at a 9/11 service for U.S. military leaders at the Pentagon, at a New Age festival on the shores of Galilee in Israel, or rocked the punters at an outback pub in Aussie.

For Furler, the music has always been about making a difference, leaving the listener encouraged and uplifted. In 2009, fans saw the end of his long tenure as the lead singer of Newsboys, the band he founded in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia in the 1980s. Now he's creating art that is more personal - in fact, on his website you can even check out some of his paintings! Drummer, musician, songwriter and painter ... sheesh!

Album: On Fire

Twitter: @PeterFurler

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Reach



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Which Judge had a Phillistine wife?

A: Samson (Judges 14)

Score for Sarah of Princess Anne, MD!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Sara Groves



This former teacher, who lives in Minnesota with her husband and their three kids probably wouldn't strike you as a famous songwriter if you caught her in the grocery store or out at the park playing - but she's already a legend in Nashvillian circles.

When it comes to songwriting, Sara Groves influences the influencers. Her most vocal admirers range from pioneers of Christian worldview music, including Randy Stonehill, Michael Card and Charlie Peacock, to her peers today, Natalie Grant, Jars of Clay, Nichole Nordeman, Point of Grace and Bethany Dillon.

Sara has been nominated for many Dove Awards over the years, including "New Artist of the Year" in 2002. She was named one of the best Christian music artists of 2005 and the album, Add to the Beauty, was named "Album of the Year" for 2005 by CCM Magazine.

Album: Invisible Empires

Twitter: @grovesroad

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: It's Me

SaraGroves - It's Me from Sara Groves Music on Vimeo.

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: True or False: The Bible expressly prohibits polygamy.

A: False (although you won't find any endorsements for it either...)

Congratulations to first time winner Han of Lexington Park, MD!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Deeper
by JJ Heller | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Keith Elgin
by Keith Elgin | Genre: Praise & Worship

The Waiting Kind EP
by The Waiting Kind | Genre: Praise & Worship

Deas Vail
by Deas Vail | Genre: Alternative

Frequency
by Satellites & Sirens | Genre: Pop/Rock

Welcome To The Masquerade Fan Edition
by Thousand Foot Krutch | Genre: Rock

IV: The Requiem For The Art Of Death
by Immortal Souls | Genre: Hard Rock

CHRISTMAS MUSIC

One Silent Night
by FFH | Genre: Christmas

Christmas Songs
by Kathy Troccoli | Genre: Christmas

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SHARATHON

It's coming! October 19-21!
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ARTIST OF THE DAY
Shaun Groves



Shaun Groves became a devoted follower of Jesus in the 6th Grade. Immediately a fire was lit in his heart to use music for God. He practiced and studied, earned a full ride scholarship and graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in music composition. His songwriting style is often introspective. It is insightful and deep. But depth comes from times of despair.

Time on the road, away from his family left Shaun depleted and his relationships strangled. He took some time off to focus on family and partner with Compassion International. Helping orphans around the globe has become a major focus of his life, let alone with music career.

Shaun's career has taken a multimedia approach using his website to blog, share insight on Twitter and Facebook and make YouTube videos about everything from what his kids had for lunch, to how the Church can help communities. Shaun likes to say he has the "gift of sarcasm" - he uses wit and charm to always point back to the cross.

Album: Third World Symphony

Tour: October 30th at Bethel Baptist Church in Wilmington, DE

Twitter: @shaungroves

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Video: Awake My Soul (with Ann Voskamp)

Awake My Soul (With Ann Voskamp) from Shaun Groves on Vimeo.

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who married King David after her drunken first husband suffered a stroke and died shortly after?

A: Abigail (1 Samuel 25:37-39)

Way to go Cindy!