Today I learned that Todd Agnew is a swell guy when he joined me for an in studio interview on his way to Pipestone for his concert tonight. Watch our full chat below… where Todd takes us through his journey to a career in music, the unlikely story behind ‘Grace Like Rain’, and how people are surprised when they see him in person!…
Our concert crashing friend Breanna the Superfan was back this afternoon to bring us the lowdown on 10th Avenue North’s latest album — releasing just days before LifeLight — along with changes in Kutless and more new music from Remedy Drive & The Afters.
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Fresh off his historic performance – hitting 4 home runs in one baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles this week – Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton hits a grand slam for his faith.
The esteemed Dave from the morning progrum pointed me to his response to a question from ESPN’s Tony Kornheiser of Pardon the Interruption, Josh Hamilton gives an incredible testimony of what Jesus Christ has done in his life. Watch the video, courtesy of ESPN below. The money section is from 4:21 to 6:48…
I’ve known Josh Hamilton to be a strong Christian willing to talk faith for some time now… but this is a pretty remarkable moment!
Orange City’s famous Tulip Festival (official website here) is coming up on May 17, 18 and 19!
Orange City’s Tulip Queen and her court explain what the Tulip Festival is all about, how the court is chosen, how a town of under 10,000 people welcomes 100,000 for the festival, and talk about great Dutch food! Listen below…
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The author of the book Take My Heart and Make it Break joined me and told his remarkable story of living in the midst of an Iowa Christian community while fighting a commitment to that faith in his own life. Hear how Steve was brought to his knees through a dramatic misplaced email that ended up in the Des Moines Register & on the 5 pm news broadcasts. It’s a story of hope in the midst of disappointments & heartache.
Hear part 1 of our interview here…
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To learn more about Steve Shanks and his book, click here…
It’s Breanna the Superfan with the very latest on what Tenth Avenue North & Casting Crowns have been up to in advance of both bands returning to the Sioux Empire. And why has Crowns been so vocal in their support of the new movie October Baby. Listen to our chat below…
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Matthew West checks in from the ‘Come to the Well’ tour stop in Wisconsin and lets us know that he’s excited for their upcoming show in Sioux Falls. He tells the story of how health problems put his very voice in jeopardy just as his career was taking off and how it changed him. As an accomplished songwriter – does he prefer performing or writing? We speak of his sense of humor and why he enjoys interacting with the crowd at his shows. Also hear me accidentally call him hefty several times. It’s our full, extended interview with Matthew West. Click play to listen below…
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South Dakota’s US Rep Kristi Noem spent some time this week talking with us about what she heard from South Dakotans while traveling around the state on her holiday recess. We talk debt, deficits, and what she believes can turn our fiscal situation around in Washington. Also – she looks back on her first year in the house and gives us some of her highs and lows. And the congresswoman explains what she sees as being at stake in the coming year in DC. Our full interview is below in two parts…
Hear part 1 of our chat below…
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Mayor Mike Huether of Sioux Falls kindly joins us and details what he sees as the highest and lowest moments for the city and himself in the past year. We discuss the events center special vote and the political capital he put on the line with the outcome uncertain.
The mayor explains what he looks forward to in the new year and, as the city continues to boom, what sort of place he wants Sioux Falls to be as we grow.
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The Life 96.5 staff had the chance to help out at the Children’s Inn gift wrapping booth in the Macy’s wing of the Empire Mall on Thursday…
