Praise & Worship Podcast Episode 3 features special guest, David Leonard! Singer/Songwriter, Worship Leader, Producer–he’s a Dove Award winning unstoppable generating force of creativity. We talk about filming a music video with his dad, corporate versus individual worship songs, and breaking away from the keyboard on MercyMe’s 2020 tour. Plus, miscarriage from a man’s perspective: how it feels and what helps.

On a personal note: David Leonard‘s album, “The Wait”, was huge for my husband and me. If you know our story, you know Sam was diagnosed with testicular cancer right after we were married. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a couple years later. Doctor’s said we had a one in a million chance at having a baby. It was 7 years before our son, Josiah, was born with some help from IVF. We say (hands down!) infertility is harder to go through than cancer. You might also know that last year: after trying and waiting for even more years, we got pregnant–but it was ectopic, which meant emergency surgery and incredible shock. Pain like that threatens to destroy you. But, surprisingly God has encouraged us deeply, reawakening our hearts and our hope! After that hardest hit yet, we feel more compelled than ever to share and encourage you. We know so many can relate. For me, songs are essential in this process. Lyrics give you voice while music does its work on your soul. If you are in this boat too, I’d love to share this conversation with you. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. I pray it helps you feel more hope (and less alone).

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Follow @WJTLradio_PNW on Instagram for Worship Song of the Day details, new release information, tips for worship leaders, themes in the works and personal encouragement. You’ll also get a heads up on WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast, which you can find on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud. Episodes are up now from Paul Baloche and LCBC’s Matt Goss–and more are coming soon.

And if you love a theme as much as I do, I’m making highlight playlists on Spotify. The first one for 2020: “Fixed & Focused“. It’s loaded with songs from this week’s program, encouraging us to keep our eyes on Jesus: the Author & Perfector of our faith.

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Happy New Year! This morning’s playlist includes songs to start it off with a healthy heart. Plus, themes detected on the horizon: Revival & Awakening. I’m also excited to share a few of the very newest releases from Cody Carnes, Shane & Shane, Patrick Mayberry and Passion Music with Kristian Stanfill. Check out this lineup below!

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Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

It’s week 3 in our Season of Thanksgiving, Sunday mornings on WJTL.
This morning’s theme is “Counting our Blessings and Blessing the Lord”! The lineup is below, including Psalms in song and hymns like “Come Thou Fount” and “Blessed Assurance”. Plus, “10,000 Reasons” from Matt Redman, “Counting Every Blessing” by Rend Collective, Chris Tomlin’s “Satisfied”, and the new version of Doxology in song by Hillsong Worship.

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Tel Hai Retirement Community invites the community to attend a concert by the Rockingham Male Chorus on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 pm in the StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts. Join us for a free evening of music as we are entertained by this musical ensemble from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Organized 50 years ago, the chorus is directed by David MacMillan, a graduate of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. The chorus has regularly provided concerts from Pennsylvania to Florida.

The 7:30 PM concert is hosted in the StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts on the campus at Tel Hai, located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. We are only 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tree Line Drive.  Parking is available adjacent to the StoneCroft commons main entrance.

Tel Hai Retirement Community, a nonprofit Life Plan Community (former continuing care retirement community), has provided high quality and compassionate care since 1956. For more information or directions, please visit www.telhai.org.

Right at the beginning, God said “Let there be light”.  That was it!  Darkness lost.  Just a spark and it still flees today. This morning’s “Marvelous Light” theme fills our lineup with songs celebrating the defeat of darkness. Whatever darkness you’re up against (depression, discouragement, confusion, sickness, grief)…I’ve got a feeling it won’t last very long.  The playlist is below.

Bright hope to you,

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Today’s playlist is filled with highlights from the 50th GMA Dove Awards ceremony just a few days ago! Lots of winners are featured in the lineup, including Hillsong UNITED, Phil Wickham, David Leonard and more. There’s also music memories performed by Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans and Steven Curtis Chapman, who just won a record-breaking 58th Dove Award!  I also have a special story from the event from Matt Maher and the Gaithers.  Plus, brand new singles to share with you by Brad+Rebekah, Sarah Reeves and Kalley!  

By the way, The Dove Awards will be televised this evening (10/20) at 8:00 on TBN.  Details at www.DoveAwards.com

Please join Immanuel United Methodist Church Youth Group as we say thank you to all who serve our community as First Responders. We will have a special service on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:15 a.m.; followed by brunch in our Fellowship Hall. Please wear your uniform if you are able to join us, family & friends- ALL are welcome!