Radio Recap (Friday 06/28/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How many locks of hair did Delilah have cut from Samson’s head?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 14


In The News:
- A survey of more than 1,000 American adults 21 percent said they didn’t know if they had credit card debt.

- A couple in Texas, whose son is in the military, were ticked off at their neighbors because the small flag they had planted in the ground kept disappearing. They finally set up a video camera and found out the real culprit was a squirrel.

- Facebook has a bad reputation — but a new study says it may actually improve your mental health. Many studies report that the more time users spend on Facebook, the worse they feel. Some researchers even claim the platform can ruin a person’s overall well-being. But these previous Facebook studies failed to “isolate new tech from youth,” says Michigan State University media professor Keith Hampton. He says, “Taking a snapshot of anxiety felt by young people today and concluding that a whole generation is at risk because of social media ignores more noteworthy social changes. Hampton tracked data on more than 13,000 adult relationships from a 2015 and 2016 household survey, which included questions on communication technologies and psychological distress. Social media users, Hampton found, are 63 percent less likely to experience serious psychological distress including depression and anxiety year over year.

- If you’re a Taco Bell super fan looking to stay at the Mexican fast food chain’s limited-time hotel, you’re already too late. All available rooms were snatched up just two minutes into taking reservations. The chain started taking reservations at 1 PM ET Thursday for the roughly 70 rooms at its Palm Springs hotel. Rooms started at $169 per night, with no minimum required stay. The Bell, which is taking over the V Palm Springs Hotel, will open its doors August 8 and close August 12.

- Women are better with hammers! Researchers say men are better at using a hammer in the dark, but that women are more accurate during the day. They tested the “hammering performance” of a range of people, under various lighting conditions, measuring how easily they could knock a nail into a block of wood. They found some people were naturals — getting the job done after a few clean strokes of the hammer — whereas others ended up with the nail bent in the middle or a sore thumb. But the research team (University of Massachusetts) discovered men were better when the lights were turned off, while women were more accurate in proper lighting conditions.

- Cats may rule the internet, but spiders dominate our nightmares. In a new study, published in The Journal of Psychology, researchers (Charles University) showed volunteers 25 different animal images to gauge their fear and disgust. Spiders were the clear winner. Cats were at the extreme opposite end of the scale

- In the UK a man robbed a bank and got away with some money. Details of the getaway car were shared online but apparently they were wrong. Police know this because on the same day as the bank robbery a man walked into a police station to share that the car he used was green, not burgundy.




Fun Fact:17 percent of dog and cat owners buy health insurance for their pets? #funfact #InsuranceAwarenessDay



Matt's Musing: I often wish I had a dollar for every time I didn't have a dollar.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Live Like Jesus” by the Collingsworth Family


Bible Trivia Answer:B. 7 (Judges 16: 18 & 19)

Radio Recap (Thursday 06/27/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
According to King Solomon, “good news” gives health to what part of our body?
A. Hair
B. Skin
C. Heart
D. Bones



In The News:
- We now have less than 6 months until Christmas, so Wal-Mart is helping celebrate. Yes, Talk about the holidays coming to stores earlier and earlier every year. Walmart has brought back its Christmas Tree Cakes for July. The Little Debbie branded snacks hit shelves on Wednesday, featuring Santa in full vacation mode on the packaging, relaxing on a beach while rocking a Hawaiian print shirt. On the back, along with nutrition information, there's a "Greetings from Santa" message detailing how the Claus family has been enjoying the offseason. Too early for you? https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/little-debbie-tree-cakes-back-140900969.html

- On this day in 1859: The melody of probably the most often sung song in the world, Happy Birthday to You, was composed by Mildred J. Hill, a school teacher born in Louisville, Kentucky. #HappyBirthdayToYouDay

- Sunglasses Day

- A new survey finds the average American will spend nearly 23 hours on road trips with the family this summer. During those 23 hours we’ll take 11 bathroom breaks and hear the phrases “are we there yet” or “how much longer” about 17 times.

- A top executive at the maker of the multibillion dollar Candy Crush Saga game has revealed that more than 9 million players a day spend from between three to six hours or more playing the puzzle game. He also shared that last year one player spent $2,600 in a single day on the gold bar currency that can be used to propel players faster through the game. … Around the world Candy Crush has 270 million players who fire up the app 2 or 3 times a month.

- Despite headlines of record low unemployment and a booming economy, just 43% of Americans are certain they could come up with $2,000 for an unexpected expense. There is some good news: More people are prepared for an emergency today than they were in 2012, when just 35% of people were certain they could cover a $2,000 bill. (Study from FINRA Foundation)

- A study says delivering bad news is easier — and the information gets delivered more accurately — when done by email rather than face-to-face or by phone. A co-author of the study thinks its because “People don’t sugarcoat” the news — “they just tell it like it is” through email.

- Newborns are ugly. Studies (Brock University) suggest we don’t find babies particularly cute until 3, or even 6 months of age, when the awkward old man features give way to chubby cheeks and big eyes. They then remain at peak cuteness from 6 months until around age 4½.

- In Iceland two men stole a camper and drove it 75 miles to a scenic spot. During setup the men made so much noise that a neighboring camper offered his help. To his surprise he noticed that the camper was his and called police.

- The more, the merrier — especially when Hallmark Christmas movies are involved. While it might feel like the holiday season is far away, Hallmark is here to make our spirits bright (months in advance): To celebrate its 10th anniversary of holiday magic, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will air 40 brand-new Christmas movies in total, starting July 7. Too soon???





Fun Fact:Each year Americans spent $300 million on what type of footwear? (Slippers) #funfact





Matt's Musing: I can almost always tell if a movie doesn't use real dinosaurs... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Out Of His Great Love” by the Martins




Bible Trivia Answer:D. Bones (Proverbs 15:30)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 06/26/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
What Bible author thought laughter was a foolish thing?
A. Moses
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Daniel



In The News:
- The next big food craze? Bugs, according to a new report from financial analysts. This week, Barclays analysts predicted that 'edible insects' will explode into an $8 billion dollar industry by the year 2030, as demand for meat alternatives grows. Some of the factors cited in the report include the increasing demand for plant-based proteins, a growing global population, and a younger generation that is less turned off by the idea of eating insects. The report points out that sushi is now commonplace, when it was once considered a 'weird and whacky' food. Currently, about 2 billion people around the world eat bugs regularly.

- A new study (by eligibility.com) found 89 percent of us Google our health symptoms before going to their doctor. According to the study, respondents said they wanted to find out the severity of their health condition before going to a doctor. The problem, say doctors, is that they often have to spend a lot of time explaining to a patient what they don’t have, versus telling them what they do have.

- What happens when your son is addicted to a video game that requires him to keep pace with other players, but he also needs to study for the most important exam in his life? Instead of straight up banning her son from playing online, a mother in China decided to play the game for her boy, relieving him of the stress of maintaining the game’s progress and allowing him to focus on his studies. The mom’s strategy worked — her son did well on his college entrance exam and he kept his status level in his video game. The son said, “When she first started she was a noob. She seems to like the game more than I do now.” ….. Wait…. Her “college” son????

- With wedding season in full swing, guests everywhere are asking the same question: How much money should I give the newlyweds? Though most guests will spend an average of $109 this year, the average cost rises to around $150 if the recipient is a close family member.

- In England, a guy broke into a residence and stole several items, including a smartphone. The next day he used that phone to call himself a cab. What he didn’t know was that the phone he stole belonged to a cabdriver for the very cab company he called. The phone operator recognized the cabbie’s name on caller ID and, being aware of the break-in, sent the cops rather than a cab.

- A slug has been blamed for a power outage that halted dozens of trains and delayed 12,000 passengers in Japan. The company was forced to cancel 26 trains and delay other services after the slug made its way into an electrical power device installed near rail tracks.




Fun Fact:One in five of us has used this to repair something on our car. (Duct tape) #funfact



Matt's Musing: I’m classically trained in the art of Nintendo.... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“The Last Big Thing” by the Kingdom Heirs




Bible Trivia Answer:C. Solomon (Ecclesiastes 2:2)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 06/25/19)

Bible Trivia Question:According to the Bible, what emotion will cause your bones to rot?
A. Envy
B. Lying
C. Pride
D. Murder





In The News:- Christmas is 6 months away!
- A Minnesota woman said her pet cat is down one of his nine lives after taking a 35-minute ride in the washing machine with a load of laundry. Stefani Carroll-Kirchoff said she checked on her laundry at the end of a 35-minute cycle and spotted a paw belonging to her 1-year-old cat, Felix, sticking out from among the wet clothes. Felix was rushed to an animal hospital where veterinarians said he had pneumonia from the water in his lungs. He is expected to make a full recovery.
- Could our favorite morning drink also help fight one of its biggest health issues, obesity? That’s the suggestion from a British study (University of Nottingham) that finds coffee stimulates the human body’s “brown fat,” a heat-generating form of fat that literally burns calories in a process called thermogenesis. … However, at least one obesity and nutrition expert (Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC) said it’s too early to label coffee a dieter’s best friend.
- Sick but still going to work? You’ll probably end up taking more sick days in the future than colleagues who stay at home when unwell, according to a Swedish study. Researchers (Karolinska Institute of Stockholm) found that employees who often go to work feeling sick — termed “sickness presenteeism” — have higher rates of future work absences due to illness.
- Research shows that knitting and other forms of textile crafting such as sewing, weaving and crocheting have quite a lot in common with mindfulness and meditation: all are reported to have a positive impact on mind health and well-being. In an online survey of more 3,545 knitters, the study found a significant relationship between the frequency of knitting and respondents’ perceived mood and feelings. Frequent knitters (those who knitted more than 3 times a week) were calmer, happier, less sad, less anxious, and more confident.




Matt's Musing: People who sit and talk while their pizza is getting cold, gives me anxiety... #musing





Matt's Pick Song:“Die Another Day” by Brian Free & Assurance




Bible Trivia Answer:A. Envy (Proverbs 14:30)

Radio Recap (Monday 06/24/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the grandfather of Ichabod?
A. Saul
B. Eli
C. Samuel
D. David



In The News:
- Science has discovered that the secret to getting someone to do something is to ask them in their right ear. Research shows that people prefer to be addressed in their right ear because they will find it easier to process the information and are therefore more likely to perform a task. Known as the “right ear advantage,” scientists believe it’s because information received through the right ear is processed by the left hand side of the brain which is more logical and better at deciphering verbal information than the right side of the brain.

- A walk in the wood has taken a Minnesota (Duluth) man man back seven decades. 88-year-old Ray Ulvi makes canes and was searching some woods near his home for the perfect branch when he found instead a piece of his past. He saw something round in some mud and picked it up. It was a decades-old hockey puck with the initials ‘RU’ carved on both sides — his initials that he carved into the puck when he was a teenager. Ulvi figures the puck had been in the woods for 70 years. Ulvi isn’t sure how his puck ended up in the woods. The neighborhood rink was a block away.

- A survey of licensed drivers reveals the top thing that makes people mad while driving is someone not using their turn signal

- When a guy in Germany told a bank teller he was robbing her she stayed calm and told him she’d be happy to hand over the money in her drawer, but first she needed to see some proof of identification. The robber handed over his ID card and was given a small amount of money. He fled but forgot to take his ID card with him and was arrested a few hours later.

- A young boy in France was so determined not to go to the dentist that he faked his own kidnapping. On the day of his dental appointment the 12-year-old vanished, only to turn up around dinner time. That’s when he told his parents that he’d been kidnapped in the morning but was able to convince his kidnappers to give up their plan. The parents called police, of course, who looked at surveillance video around the area of the alleged kidnapping and found him hanging out in coffee shops, candy stores and bakeries.




Fun Fact:1957 is when we were finally introduced with the first frozen pizza. #funfact




Matt's Musing: You can always improve your day by ordering coffee in the voice you use for your pets... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Calvary Came Through” by Gold City



Bible Trivia Answer:Eli (1 Samuel 4:16-21)

Radio Recap (Friday 06/21/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who asked God to put his tears in a bottle?
A. David
B. Job
C. Daniel
D. Moses



In The News:
- Selfie Day

- Take A Road Trip Day

- In Georgia, police officers are disguising themselves as utility workers to catch distracted drivers.

- A recent study has found that the average American spends only 19 minutes a day reading. Those 34 and under are reading less than ten minutes a day.

- A study says 70 percent of parents are stressed about summer and the majority would be OK sending the kids back to school after just a week off. The poll of parents of school-aged children found 40 percent still have nothing planned for their kids this summer.

- An Oklahoma woman’s own surveillance camera recorded her setting fire to her neighbor’s house.

- It’s the first day of summer, and the heart of grilling season. If you want a perfectly juicy burger, put an ice cube in the middle of a patty, folding the meat around it, and then grilling it. That way the ice keeps the patty moist so it doesn’t dry out.





Fun Fact:Each year 100,000 people land in the ER because of what trampolines. #funfact



Matt's Musing: It's a fact. Flies on computer screens are not afraid of cursors... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Alpha & Omega” by Gaither Vocal Band



Bible Trivia Answer:A. David (Psalm 56:8)

Radio Recap (Thursday 06/20/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What did the rich man in hell ask for?
A. Water
B. Bread
C. Wine
D. Vinegar



In The News:
- Apparently' our weather forecast is on time is true. Today is the last day of spring!

- on this day in 1877: Alexander Graham Bell installed the world’s first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

- Ice Cream Soda Day

- Busy office workers are managing to squeeze in a meager 16 minutes a day for lunch. Researchers found despite having a full hour to enjoy a break, many take a quarter of this period to eat, and nearly half will typically dine ‘al-desko’. … One in ten admit to eating the same meal for lunch EVERY day. 47 percent are bored of what they have for lunch. After using their desk as a meal table, 15 percent will go for a walk every day, stretching their legs for an average of 16 minutes.

- Summer means backyard barbecues, time at the beach, and a whole lot of sweat. Most of us would agree that using deodorant is a must-use before leaving the house during the sweltering months. But according to a shocking new poll (YouGov), nearly 40 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 24 haven’t used either deodorant or anti-perspirant in the last month. In fact, 48 percent of them admitted they haven’t even bought these products in the last year.

- If you talk to yourself, keep doing it. According to science, talking to yourself is actually a good thing. It turns out that expressing some inner thoughts out loud can actually help you better conquer the present and future and is something we should all start doing. It’s suggested that writing down what you're grateful for on a regular basis and giving yourself "silent pep-talks" are beneficial for your mental state too. (just don’t do this in public)




- Vacation isn’t just for fun. Research shows time away from work is good for your mental health and the career you’ve temporarily put on hold. And vacation’s also good for seeing your life in new ways. A new study finds 37 percent of adults have had “life eureka” moments while on vacation or a trip away.

- Health experts have long warned of the risk of obesity, but a Japanese study warned that being very skinny is even more dangerous, and that slightly chubby people live longer. The study found people who are a little overweight at age 40 live six to seven years longer than very thin people.( looks like I might live forever)



Fun Fact:$48 is the average annual cost to own this pet… A fish. #funfact




Social Media Fun:Without saying your age...
name one thing from your childhood that someone younger than you wouldn’t understand.



Matt's Musing: So... tried to exercise today, but it didn’t work out... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Old Convention Song” by the Cathedrals




Bible Trivia Answer:A. Water (Luke 16:22-24)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 06/19/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who was first in the Bible to use a riddle?
A. Adam
B. David
C. Samson
D. Jesus



In The News:
- Garfield the Cat Day - On this day in 1978: The Garfield comic strip debuted.

- 1941: General Mills in Minneapolis created a new dry breakfast cereal called Cheerie Oats. The name was later shortened to Cheerios.

- Kissing Day

- Want to bring some attention to your maintenance business? Have your employees dress as superheroes. A guy hired to pressure wash a church roof in Florida was caught on camera doing his job well — while dressed as Spider-Man.

- According to survey (by Jiffy Lube) 29 percent of us will ignore our check engine light for over a month.

- Research seems to confirm the obvious: it’s not just the pain of a dentist’s drill, but the fear that hurts as well. Scientists at Oxford University found the anticipation of a dentist drilling your tooth heightens the sensation, causing more pain. The same holds true for your first kiss. The anticipation alone can make your heart pound and your knees buckle.

- In India, someone was breaking into homes to make the bed. Police say at least seven homes were visited and in each case a neat freak made the bed perfectly. In one home the person even washed the sheets before making the bed.

- People in New York state are being reminded not to flush their unwanted pet fish down the toilet after a 14-inch goldfish was caught in the river near a wastewater treatment plant.





Fun Fact:Each year, Americans receive 4 million tons of junk mail.#funfact




Matt's Musing: We take for granted that most snakes and spider are solitary animals. Imagine them traveling in packs...... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“The Rumormill” by the Cathedrals




Bible Trivia Answer:C. Samson (Judges 14:12)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 06/18/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who escaped from the city of Sodom with his two daughters?
A. Abraham
B. Lot
C. Moses
D. Samson


In The News:
- On this day in 1948: Columbia Records publicly unveiled its new long-playing phonograph record in New York. It played at 33 and 1/3 revolutions per minute.

- If you’re getting married soon, take it from the marrieds: enjoy the day. In a survey married people were asked what wedding advice they wish they had followed. “Enjoy the day” was number one.

- on this day in 1983: Astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.

- Should you announce your goals, so friends can support you? Nope. Here’s why. Tests done for decades show that people who talk about their intentions are less likely to make them happen. That’s because announcing your plans to others satisfies your self-identity just enough that you’re less motivated to do the hard work needed.

- The police department in Topeka, Kansas has apologized for a Father’s Day tweet that encouraged people to turn in their dads who have outstanding warrants.

- Scientists says cats are not as clever as we think. The thought processes of 15 cats were tested by attaching food to the end of lengths of string and observing whether they could figure out that pulling the line brought the treats closer. The cats had no problem with tackling single pieces of string. But when faced with two options, experts discovered that unlike their canine counterparts, cats were unable to consistently pick a baited string over a dummy.



Fun Fact:The restaurant industry says the most popular day for eating out, is on your birthday. #funfact




Social Media Fun:You know you drink too much coffee when…
… your coworkers get a caffeine buzz off your breath.
… you can thread the sewing machine while it’s running.
… you get a speeding ticket even when you’re parked.
… you start skiing uphill.
… you want to be cremated just so your final resting place is in a coffee can.




Matt's Musing: I tried to read a book about how to relax, but I kept falling asleep...... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Pray” by Down East Boys


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Lot (Genesis 19:30)

Radio Recap (Monday 06/17/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who saw Satan fall from heaven?
A. Adam
B. Moses
C. Abraham
D. Jesus


In The News:
- Garbage Man Day

- Dogs have played pivotal roles in lots of movies and sometimes the dog doesn't make it to the end of the film. If you are one of those that can't handle a dog dying in a movie, there's a website that will warn you about the dog dying in the movie. The site, Does The Dog Die, gives spoilers for movies, TV, books, and more for those that don't want to see their favorite canine go to heaven. And if you're thinking about other animals there are also categories for horses, cats, and other animals.

- Another porch pirate has been caught on video — but this story comes with a fowl twist. Investigators in Dallas released doorbell video of a man stealing a package off the front porch of a home. The white male with short dark colored hair is wearing a red shirt and blue jeans. In the video he’s seen carrying a duck.

- Krispy Kreme has come out with a new twist on their iconic glazed doughnut and it's called the Original Filled Doughnut. The new glazed doughnut comes filled with two flavors, Classic Kreme and Chocolate Kreme. Because Krispy Kreme gave away over one million doughnuts on National Doughnut Day, this Saturday you can stop by your local Krispy Kreme and try the new Original Filled Doughnut for free.




Fun Fact:More than 900 plants around the world are in operation producing Coca-Cola. #funfact




Matt's Musing: Of course I'm a good father... They're still alive, aren't they? #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Glorious City Of God” by the Greenes



Bible Trivia Answer:D. Jesus (Luke 10:17-18)

Radio Recap (Friday 06/14/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who wore clothes made out of camel’s hair?
A. Adam
B. Jacob
C. John the Baptist
D. Elijah




In The News:
- 1937: Pennsylvania became the first state of the United States to celebrate Flag Day officially as a state holiday.

- Flag Day

- The new movie Toy Story 4 has added the voices of comedy legends such as Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, and Mel Brooks. [I guess they’re saving me for Toy Story 5.]

- f you’re under tremendous amounts of stress, forget about it. That’s what the brain does anyway. A study of human volunteers found response to increased levels in the stress hormone cortisol resulted in a gradual inability to remember or recall any verbal information. Severe, constant stress eliminated the ability of subjects to recall words, details and phone numbers.

- To avoid unwanted or unnecessary purchases, keep your hands off the goods. That was the conclusion of a study (University of Wisconsin-Madison and UCLA). Researchers wondered if touch influences the feeling of ownership and valuation of an object. They discovered that, yes, merely touching an object increases the feelings of ownership a person has for the object. This, in turn, results in a person being willing to pay more for most objects that they touch versus objects that they cannot touch.



Fun Fact:The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley’s gum. #funfact



Matt's Musing: Every time I buy a pack of toilet paper, it's money down the toilet... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“One Scarred Hand” by Gold City




Bible Trivia Answer:C. John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1 & 4)

Radio Recap (Thursday 06/13/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How many days was Paul blind while in Damascus?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7



In The News:
- Today is Roller Coaster Day … on this day in 1884: The world’s first roller coaster opened at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. It was called the Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway. The cars traveled at 6 miles per hour.

- on this day in 1920: The United States Postal Service ruled that children may not be sent via parcel post.

- The average woman gets just 25 minutes of fresh air daily. And one in ten gets five or fewer minutes a day outside… In the survey, over the past six months just half of women polled have managed to take a walk outside, walk the dog, or visit a park.

- The 2019 Duck Tape Festival begins today (June 13) in in Avon, Ohio, where the Duck brand of duct tape is manufactured. One of the weekend’s highlight’s is Saturday’s Duck Tape Parade.

- With Father's Day coming up on Sunday, you might want to give dad a compliment on his parenting skills. A new study found over half of fathers that were surveyed have been criticized about the way they parent. 52 percent of dads have gotten negative feedback about how they raise their kids. 90 percent of the fathers thought they were doing a decent job. 44 percent of the men say the mothers critique the most. 24 percent say the bashing comes from the grandparents. The top things that dad gets dinged on as a parent are discipline, diet and exercise and lack of attention shown to the child.

- Do you suffer from “product claustrophobia?” That’s a term that was invented by British researchers when the found that shoppers get stressed because there are too many choices. In one supermarket the researchers found 83 different shampoos, 68 shower gels, 42 deodorants, 77 soap powders, and 87 breakfast cereals.

- A tractor-trailer’s homemade license plate wasn’t good enough to fool a motorcycle officer in California. The officer was helping a motorist on the side of the road when he saw the big truck roll by at about 15 to 20 miles per hour. The officer noticed a couple of things: the license plate’s numbers were crooked and in various sizes, and instead of the state’s name, the plate said “CALIFAS,” which is Spanish slang for California. The driver was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence and the truck was towed away because it was unsafe to drive.



Fun Fact:One in four women keeps a toothbrush in their purse. #funfact




Social Media Fun:What would you do with your own Weinermobile? Canada's Craigslist sports some truly unusual items - like a 1991 Oscar Mayer Weinermobile that can be yours for just $7,000. A Vancouver man is selling the hot dog-shaped vehicle, which he says was purchased at an auction by his uncle and still "starts and runs good". The man's original plans were to convert the weinermobile "into a camper of some sort", but now he needs it gone 'ASAP'. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/06/11/wiener-mobile-buy-vancouver-now/



Matt's Musing: Using my invisible hula hoop really freaks people out... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Tell Me The Story of Jesus” by Ivan Parker



Bible Trivia Answer:B. 3 (Acts 9:8-9)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 06/12/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who said, “Who touched my clothes?”
A. Jesus
B. Noah
C. Daniel
D. Joseph



In The News:
- Superman Day

- A third of Americans sleep with a “comfort object” from childhood. From a special pillow, a blanket or a stuffed animal held over from when they were little, 34 percent keep something of sentimental value close to them while they sleep.

- The Disneyland Resort keeps on adding attractions to make you spend your money. Just days after opening Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disney's California Adventure just got the green light to start working on Marvel Land. The expansion will focus on Marvel comic book characters and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. More details are expected later this summer. Will adding more attractions make you more likely to visit a Disney park soon?

- Police in California say a man who held up a gas station left behind a pretty good clue — an envelope with his name and address. The robber had written a short hold-up note on the back of the envelope and, as he was stuffing the cash into a bag, he dropped the envelope on the counter.

- The only good snake is a dead snake…. Park and recs officials in North Carolina are warning folks to be on the lookout for a "zombie snake", meaning a snake that defends itself by pretending to play dead...until you get too close! While this type of snake - a hognose - isn't poisonous, they do like to also pretend to be a cobra and will bow up, hiss and spread out their necks if you get too close. To add to the nightmare fuel, these snakes aren't known to bite but they have no problem striking repeatedly.




Fun Fact:America’s average bedtime is 9:34 PM. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I believe the warning “Don’t try this at home” should be replaced with “Don’t try this at all...” #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“I Want To Thank You” by Karen Peck & New River



Bible Trivia Answer:A. Jesus (Mark 5:30)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 06/11/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Which apostle was called Doubting?
A. Matthew
B. Thomas (John 20:24-29
C. James
D. Paul




In The News:- Cotton Candy Day
- German Chocolate Cake Day




Fun Fact:750 brands of bottled water in the U.S. #funfact


Matt's Musing: I believe that if all else fails, stop using all else.... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Death Was Arrested” by the Talleys




Bible Trivia Answer:B. Thomas (John 20:24-29

Radio Recap (Monday 06/10/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who said, “Before Abraham was, I am?
A. Adam
B. Noah
C. Daniel
D. Jesus




In The News:
- on this day in 1682: The first tornado recorded by settlers in North America was sighted near New Haven, Connecticut.

- Iced Tea Day

- Pasco County, Florida, officials say one of their deputies was shot in the leg early Saturday morning during a domestic violence call. The deputy is currently recovering in the hospital. Deputies were called to the home when the couple’s daughter called 911 after she says the husband got into an argument with his wife and shot at the wife’s Amazon Alexa.

- In Canada, a 17-year-old caught driving at 106 mph told the cops he was speeding because he needed to get to a bathroom after eating too many hot wings.

- In England a guy chose to dress in full motorcycle gear, with helmet and leather jacket, when he held up a store. After handing over the cash, the clerk noticed something written, in one-inch letters, on the man’s helmet: his full name.

- A survey of television viewing habits reveals that half of all viewers have spent more than eight hours glued to the box watching the same show… 80 percent of TV watchers have lost sleep in order binge watch a series, while almost one in five admitted calling into work sick in order to continue with a binge.



Fun Fact:4 days,the average span of a diet. #funfact




Social Media Fun:Remember the movie TWISTER? Yes, flying cows do exist.
That's according to one Facebook user from Alabama. Savannah Wallace posted this video showing a giant inflatable cow from Chick-fil-A flying through the air in Montgomery Friday afternoon. In her post, Wallace said her car and three others were hit by the airborne cow during a wind storm. She said she didn't think the huge cow did any damage.
https://twitter.com/WTVM/status/1137095709679915010



Matt's Musing: Is it just me? I dream about naps... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Peace In The Shelter” by the Booth Brothers



Bible Trivia Answer:D. Jesus (John 8:58)

Radio Recap (Friday 06/07/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Zipphorah had a very famous husband, what was his name?
A. Moses
B. Joseph
C. David
D. Abraham



In The News:
- Today is VCR Day

- on this day in 1975: Sony introduced the Betamax videocassette recorder for sale to the public. It was the first VCR. Eventually the VHS format proved more successful.

- Boynton Beach, Florida, police received a phone call from a Texas Roadhouse restaurant saying they heard beeping in the dumpster behind the kitchen; they feared it was a bomb. Staff and diners waited in the parking lot while the bomb squad investigated. The source of the beeping was a battery-operated thermometer.

- A study shows less than half of men washed their hands with soap and water after using public restrooms. What’s more, 20 percent didn’t even bother running their hands under water. Women shouldn’t start congratulating themselves too soon. Fully 66 percent did wash their hands with soap and water, but that leaves 33 percent that didn’t. Seven percent left the restroom without even rinsing their hands. Teenagers were least likely to wash their hands.

- Attention dads: Wanna live longer? Then help take care of the kids. Researchers say in relationships in which mating partners share parental duties equally, males and females seem to live about the same length of time.

- In Oregon a man called police and told them he was interested in riding along on a patrol “to see what it’s like.” The police department routinely lets civilians ride along so they granted his request — but not without first doing a background check. The check revealed he was wanted on a felony burglary charge. He was arrested when he showed up for his ride-along.



Fun Fact:50% of retail thefts are made by employees. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I will never be totally impressed with technology, until I can download food... #musing



Bible Trivia Answer:A. Moses (Exodus 2:21)

Radio Recap (Thursday 06/06/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who fell on his face and laughed?
A. Moses
B. Joseph
C. David
D. Abraham



In The News:
- Throw back Thursday… Today (June 6) marks 75 years since D-Day when Allied forces landed on Normandy’s beaches and began to push Hitler’s army all the way back to Germany.1944: A Look at All 5 Beaches with Original Footage and Photos https://www.warhistoryonline.com/military-vehicle-news/best-years-aircraft-boneyards.html

- Walmart is replacing its signature blue vests with a more modern steel grey version. This is the first time Walmart has redesigned employee uniforms since 2014.

- This week (June 6) marks the 35th anniversary of the debut of Tetris. Created by Russian computer engineers, the game was later packaged with every Nintendo Game Boy, and has sold more than 170 million copies. Only Minecraft, by some counts, has sold more.

- According to research, girls outperform boys at school because they are nicer. Researchers identified a clear link between their “agreeableness” in class and higher test scores. At all ages, girls achieve better results than boys, and the gender gap widens as children grow up.

- A police department in Louisiana is reminding people that it’s there to serve and protect — not handle customer service complaints about Taco Bell. The Slidell Police Department posted on Facebook that someone called to complain that a local Taco Bell had run out of “both hard and soft taco shells.” The department says while it was a “travesty,” it can’t do anything about it.





Fun Fact:In your life, you will travel 35,000 miles by Walking. #funfact




Matt's Musing: Remember calling a phone number for time and temperature?... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Sweeter As The Days Go By” by Canton Junction




Bible Trivia Answer:D. Abraham (Genesis 17:17)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 06/05/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who said, “Let your laughter be turned to morning”?
A. James
B. Peter
C. Jesus
D. Paul


In The News:
- Ketchup Day & Global Running Day

- A new poll finds more Americans than ever are ignoring speed limits. Just 44 percent of drivers obey the speed limit.

- Doing your best to shed those extra pounds in the final days before summer? Well, according to research, you should probably try having more fun. Those who see their workouts as playtime, or have fun doing them, subconsciously make healthier food choices after the workout.

- A Florida woman was arrested after police say she argued with a man over his use of multiple parking spaces. Police say the woman and the man called each other names in the presence of each other’s children, allegedly prompting the woman to throw a half-eaten sandwich at the man, striking him in the back of the head.

- Parents be forewarned… “Baby Shark” is coming to the small screen. Nickelodeon has announced that they are partnering with Pinkfong, the brand behind “Baby Shark,” to produce an animated series based on the song. The song became a phenomenon after a music video was posted to YouTube. https://wsvn.com/entertainment/nickelodeon-to-create-baby-shark-tv-show/




Fun Fact:35,000 cups of coffee consumed every second of every day around the world. #funfact




Matt's Musing: You know it's time to clean your screen when you start confusing dirt with punctuation... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Yahweh” by the Hoppers



Bible Trivia Answer:A. James (James 4:9)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 06/04/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who was the first person mentioned in the Bible as being put in prison?
A. Moses
B. Joseph
C. Cain
D. Daniel



In The News:
- On this day in 1937: Grocery chain owner Sylvan Goldman introduced the shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty store in Oklahoma City. Goldman’s first cart was wheels and a basket on a folding chair.

- This could be dangerous… it’s Hug Your Cat Day

- National Cheese Day

- You may have more Facebook friends as the years go by but when it comes to your close friends, research shows you lose about half and replace them with new ones after about seven years.

- Do you love coffee? Drink up. Up to 25 cups of joe a day is ok for your heart. The research was done by the British Heart Foundation. Their look at cardio scans of over 8,000 people found no increased stiffness in the arteries for people who drank a lot of coffee. The BHF claims this debunks previous findings saying coffee drinking could be bad for the heart. it's not suggested you drink 25 cups a day but the study says your heart will be fine if you do.

- A new study (commissioned by Cambridge Weight Plan) finds a third of adults who have dieted told no one because they were ashamed. Researchers found many of those who have changed their diet were worried about failing publicly, while others were embarrassed to be dieting in the first place.

- Having a bad day? Police in the UK got a complaint about getting an ice cream that did not have enough sprinkles on it.






Fun Fact:An average 10 story building has around 100,000... ceiling tiles. #funfact




Matt's Musing: When I see someone yawn, I yawn. I wish it was the same with exercising....... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“When The Saints” by Alison Speer



Bible Trivia Answer:B. Joseph (Genesis 39:20)

Radio Recap (Monday 06/03/19)

Bible Trivia Question:In the book of Exodus, what was the color of the priest’s robe?
A. Red
B. White
C. Blue
D. Purple



In The News:
- Leave The Office Early Day

- A study (Ohio State University) found that boys are more afraid of snakes, monsters, and scary amusement park rides than girls, while girls are more afraid of thunderstorms and the dark.

- Summer is here… A new poll reveals that only 6 percent of women think they look good in a bathing suit; 40 percent think they look okay; 30 percent said “don’t ask.”

- Students and faculty at a university in China were pleased when they spotted environmentally friendly “weeding machines” dealing with overgrown grass on campus. The weeding machines were cows — but when photos were shared on social media, the university broke the news that, no, it hadn’t hired the cows to clean up the grass. Instead, the cows had escaped from a nearby farm and, naturally, found there way to a place with a lot of delicious food.




Fun Fact:Before 1859, a baseball umpire could be found behind home plate... sitting in a padded rocking chair #funfact





Social Media Fun:Summer is almost here — and so is our increased intake of cold, sweet, delicious ice cream. Google Trends determined which popular ice cream flavors are searched the most in all 50 states. Apparently cookies and cream is No. 1, which topped search results in 14 states. Cookies and Cream! Agree or disagree?? What do YOU think it should be?




Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Legos may be among the most fun toys to play with, but for parents they also produce a number of potential problems, including the dreaded moment when you discover your little architect has swallowed a Lego block. A group of pediatricians in the United Kingdom has figured out approximately how long it takes for a Lego to go in one end and come out the other. The six researchers each ingested a standard Lego character head. From there, they each checked their own feces with chopsticks to locate the ingested Lego head… According to the study, it took an average of 1.71 days for them to find Lego in their poop, although one of the authors never found their Lego head.





Matt's Musing: According to physics, heat makes matter expand. Therefore, I don't have a weight problem... I'm just hot. #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“There’ll Come A Day” by Brian Free & Assurance



Bible Trivia Answer:C. Blue (Exodus 28:31)