Today is the 3rd Sunday in a row that my family watched our church service from home. These weeks have involved new adjustments along with a lot to process. You can probably relate! Songs are helping. I heard from lots of friends about what they’re singing these days during this week’s #worshipleaderwednesday conversation on social media. And I caught up with worship leader, Jared Anderson, to find out how he and his large family are impacted by the Coronavirus. They’re on official lockdown in Colorado. I asked him about his song picks for this season, too. He’s been going LIVE on social media each evening for Nights of Song (6-7 Eastern), sometimes with a friend or family members. I loved that Jared shared his heart and mind, and that he’s sharing the gift of music as an offering to help others while also steadying his family. I also 100% love that Jared is fun to talk with and lives in a colorful home!
Episode 7 also features Neal Harmon, CEO of VidAngel: a filtering service with access to familiar titles and original content, allowing you to skip the stuff you’d otherwise fast-forward and mute. That’s good news if you need a laugh from Dry Bar Comedy or are looking for something spiritual for the family like The Chosen. You may have heard about this first-ever multiple-episode tv series based on the life of Jesus and the impact he had on those closest to him. My husband and I recently binged it. So, as a fan, I was eager to geek about about with Neal. Listen to the podcast to find out when season 2 is coming out – and how it’s being affected by the Coronavirus. Plus, Neal shares his favorite character and scene, and some fun stories behind-the-scenes.
Cory Asbury has had a big week. He posted a blog with answers to all the big questions he’s getting lately about his time off in 2019, including a break from social media. He also shared a collection of family video clips about that Year of Surrender. As far as music, his new single, “The Father’s House” released studio and acoustic versions (last Friday and today, respectively.) One more contribution to the frenzy: an appearance on WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast! We talk about his experience from giving it all up to his fruitful return. Plus, the lizards in Texas, how God moves in seasons and when the rest of the new album will release.
I hope it encourages you! (And enjoy the sounds of his family throughout. I felt it was appropriate to keep them in.)
My very first radio “experience” was back in the early 90’s on “Dawson McAllister Live”. I was in Jr. High at the time and loved listening to WJTL for hours and hours a day. Dawson’s show aired live Sunday nights; and I listened in while doing last-minute homework assignments. I really connected with the callers and how Dawson helped them through crisis situations. So, I wrote in to be a prayer partner. One day, I got a phone call from a nice lady saying that Dawson wanted to interview me on the show. What a shock, what a privilege! The lady set it all up. That Sunday, I cleared everybody out of the kitchen and did a few tests to make sure the phone rang like it should. I sat on a stool and stared at the phone, waiting for the big moment… After what felt like about a zillion years, the phone rang and someone explained what would happen. I still remember hearing Dawson introduce me on his show as “Kristi From Pennsylvania”. I was pretty nervous and remember saying mostly “yes” and “uh-huh” to his questions about what it meant to me to be one of his prayer partners. It. was. awesome!
Fast forward about 20 years and now the tables will turn! I’ll be interviewing Dawson this Thursday about an event he’s coming to town to host. It’s still all cenetered around passion for youth, and I’m thrilled that we’ll get to chat again! I plan to say more than “yes” and “uh-huh” this time. ;]
I hope you you’ll tune in and hear it live this Thursday around 2:30 p.m. Below, you’ll find the details on his upcoming event.
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
Dawson McAllister will be in the area soon to host an evening dedicated to praying for America’s youth. Everyone from teenagers to grandparents is encouraged to attend.
Manafest‘s new book is out now! It’s called “Fighter: 5 Keys to Conquering Fear and Reaching Your Dreams”.
WJTL’s very own Radio Friend Phil quite enjoyed finding out all about the book in his interview with Manafest (a.k.a. Christopher Greenwood) on New Tunes At 9 recently. Access the recording and enjoy the conversation on our WJTL Casts Page.
Whenever you comment on our blogs at www.WJTL.com this week, you’ll automatically be entered to win the book from WJTL’s Feedback Giveback.
Manafest’s new song “Overboard” is spinning now on WJTL. You can also enjoy his music on Some Sort Of Rock Show with John Staffieri; Sunday nights from 8-10.
Sanctus Real and JJ Heller will stop by WJTL for a Live From The Junction Center mini concert this Thursday morning (March 14th) at 10:00! Those in attendance will also enjoy Lancaster County Stroopies plus coffee courtesy of The Good Java Company! Space is limited. This is an exclusive event, but you could win your way onto our guest list! Tune in to WJTL all day long on Tuesday, March 12th for chances to call in and win! Keep us on speed dial: 717-392-3690
By the way, The Promises Tour with Sanctus Real, JJ Heller, Unspoken and Bread Of Stone is this Thursday night at 7:00 at Manheim BIC — and tickets are still available! Click here.