Dr Tim Lee

Vietnam Vet, American Patriot and Christian Evangelist Tim Lee joined us on Breakfast Radio this morning. Here's a link to the interview:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

The Thomas Hovatter Lymphedema Awareness Day

Patti Graybeal and Saundra Kelley joined us to talk about Lymphedema and the special event taking place tomorrow at Hosanna Fellowship Church in Johnson City. Here's a link to the podcast page:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

King College Dream Voting

Voting is now open for the King College Dream contest! You can vote till Friday at midnight and remember it's one vote, per person, per email address!

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/voting-college-dream.shtml

Blessings...brian

King College Dream Finalists

The 5 finalists were announced this morning for the College Dream contest with King College. The five are:

Melissa Larkin of Church Hill TN
Sharon Jackson of Gray TN
Donna Baker of Elizabethton TN
Paula Compton of Meadowview VA
and Cindy Smith of Midway TN

Check out their interviews on the podcast page and get to know them. Your vote next week will help decide the winner!

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

Tony Nolan and Jason Gray interviews

Catch up on the interviews we've had this week. Jason and Tony both shared powerful stories of how God is working in their lives! Check out the podcasts at:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Have a GREAT weekend...brian

Dan Dean interview

Dan Dean of Phillips, Craig & Dean joined us this morning. Here's a link to the interview:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

The Generous Mr. Lovewell

Bart Millard of MercyMe was out guest this morning. We talked about the new CD out this week, THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL, a big milestone for "I Can Only Imagine", and baseball! Here's a link to the interview:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Have a great weekend...brian

E-Women Early Bird Ends Today!!!

The E-Women Early Bird Discount ends Today!!! Get all the info here:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/ewomen-conference.shtml

We also talked to Proverbs 31 gal Lysa Terkeurst today, here's a link to the podcast:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Have a great weekend... brian

5th Annual College Dream

WCQR and King College kicked off the 5th annual College Dream contest this morning on Breakfast Radio. The deadline to enter is May 7. Get details here:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/college-dream.shtml

Blessings...brian

Drive-Thru Difference Day

The next WCQR Drive-Thru Difference Day is this Monday! What a great way to kick off someone's day, week and month and it falls on the day after Easter! Find all the details, including the letter here:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/drivethru-difference.shtml

Have a GREAT Easter...HE's ALIVE!!!

brian

Spring Sharathon

Thank you so much for your support of WCQR during Sharathon!!! The goal was $333,000 to be full funded, and as of this morning the pledges jumped to just under $323,000!!! It was a record breaking Sharathon for your radio station!!! Thanks again and if you missed your chance to pledge you can still pledge at:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/interact/spring-sharathon.shtml

Blessings...brian

Music Boat Text To Win and a few other things.....

Lots to remind you of today:

#1 Final day to text to win for a chance to go on the Music Boat 2010. Text "freecruise" to 66937

#2 Final Food Drive this week at Food City on Volunteer Parkway in Bristol from 3-6

#3 TobyMac in concert at Viking Hall in Bristol tomorrow at 6p

#4 "SPRING FORWARD" Weekend. Daylight Savings Time begins so set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, also check the batteries in your smoke detectors.

#5 Monday is our Day of Praise. From 7-9 on Breakfast Radio and again from 4-6 w/ Mike Riddles, call us and share briefly what God is doing in your life.

Have a great weekend, I'm going to try and get better...brian

Second Harvest Gala & Taste

Scott Kinney of Second Harvest Food Bank stopped by this morning and talked about the upcoming Gala & Taste on March 27 to support the work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast TN. To find out more, check out this link:

http://www.netfoodbank.org/50.html

Blessings...brian

Food CIty 500 Cans Race Week!

It's the WCQR Food City 500 Cans race week!

Join the WCQR pit crew at various Food City locations March 8th - 12th from 3pm -6pm as we collect non-perishable food items to help replenish the shelves of Second Harvest Food Bank.

Our Goal is to see which Tri-Cities location can raise the most food then Food City will Match it!

At each remote broadcast WCQR will be giving away Ford Fan Friday Tickets and a pair of tickets to the Nationwide race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 20th.

One daily winner will be entered to win 2 tickets to the Food City 500 on March 21!


Join WCQR at the Food City Locations Below
3:00pm-6:00pm

March 8th- Eastman Road, Kingsport

March 9th Roan St. Johnson City

March 10th- Piney Flats

March 11th- Elizabethton

March 12th- Volunteer Parkway, Bristol


See ya at the Food City nearest you...brian

Toby's MAC Winner

Congrats to Austin Poole of Kingsport, winner of Toby's MAC courtesy of Saratoga Technologies! Austin picks up the Apple i book, Toby's music library, tix and backstage passes to next week's concert! Here's a link to check out his rap and thanks to EVERYONE who entered our contest!

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/tobys-mac.shtml

Sun is shining, have a GREAT weekend...brian

Rap to win Toby's MAC!

The 5 finalist have been selected in the "Rap for Toby's MAC" contest. The final 5 are:

Justin Mowell of Bulls Gap
Austin Poole of Kingsport
Amy Foster of Chuckey
Bryon Tolley of Telford
Ernest Hill of Gray

The winner will be announced on Friday morning at 7:20! You can hear all 5 of the raps, plus check out some of the creative videos we received at:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/tobys-mac.shtml

The grand prize winner gets an Apple i book (Toby's MAC), courtesy of Saratoga Technologies, tickets and backstage passes to meet Toby, plus his entire music library!

Peace out...brian

Drive-Thru Difference Day

Today is our first Drive-Thru Difference Day, click the link for more details:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/drivethru-difference.shtml

We've targeted the first Monday of each month as our Drive-Thru Difference Day, but you can do it anytime you want!

Blessings...brian

Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lofaro

Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lofaro will be at Milligan College this weekend for a Spaghetti for the Soul Women's Conference:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/milligan-womens-conferenc.shtml

They joined me this morning, here's a link to the podcast:


http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

Girl Scout Cookies are HERE!!!

Sarah Robinson stopped by this morning to tell us the that the Girl Scout cookies have arrived. Girl Scouts will be out selling them at various locations. To find one near you check this link:

http://www.girlscoutcsa.org/

We also talked about recipes you can make using Girl Scout Cookies. Check out this link:

http://www.abcsmartcookies.com/cookies_recipes.asp?tab=byrecipe

Have a great weekend...brian

John "Bull Bramlett"

This morning we played a portion of an interview with former NFL All-Pro John "Bull" Bramlett. Here's the entire interview:


http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Here's info about his visit to the Tri-cities this weekend:

He was the meanest, hardest hitting man in the NFL until he found the only peace that could calm his rage….This Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City hear the amazing story of John “The Bull” Bramlett, two time Pro Bowl player for the Broncos & the Dolphins, MVP with the Patriots …it’s the story that has touched thousands for Christ. Hear it Sunday at 11am at Antioch Baptist Church, 1014 Antioch Road in Johnson City. Phone 929-3931

Blessings...brian (me and Bull on a recent visit to WCQR)

John and Stasi Eldredge/Churches Go Red

John and Stasi joined us to talk about their new book "Love & War". Here's a link to the podcast in case you missed the interview:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Also here's the info again about this Sunday's "Churches Go Red Day":

http://www.wellmont.org/generalform.aspx?ekfrm=1535

Happy Valentine's Weekend...brian

The Power of 4 Words

I talked to my aunt today about an email she received. A small act of kindness and a thank you that came 4o some years later. Here's a link to the podcast for the interview:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

I also shared this from my friend Dawn:

"Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God." -Unknown

Blessings...brian

pictured is my beautiful aunt MaryBeth

Terrorist Groups in Church

This is an email my sister sent me and I shared on the air this morning:


WARNING


BEWARE OF TERRORIST GROUPS IN CHURCH



Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches.. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin.. Their leader, Lucifer Bin Workin, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ. The plan is to come into the church disguised as Christians and to work within the church to discourage, disrupt, and destroy..

However, there have been reports of a sixth group. A tiny cell known by the name Bin Prayin is actually the only effective counter terrorism force in the church.. Unlike other terrorist cells, the Bin Prayin team does not blend in with whoever and whatever comes along.



Bin Prayin does whatever is needed to uplift and encourage the Body of Christ. We have noticed that the Bin Prayin cell group has different characteristics than the others. They have Bin Watchin, Bin Waitin, Bin Fastin, and Bin Longin for their Master, Jesus Christ to return.

NO CHURCH IS EXEMPT!



(However, you can spot them if you bin lookin and bin goin.)

Share w/ everyone you'd like, it's food for thought...brian

United States Census 2010

Roger Kestner, our local Census Office Manager, stopped by today to talk about the United States Census 2010. Here's a few facts:

Every year, the federal government can allocate more than
$400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on
census data.

Increased participation in the census will result in more
accurate data that media outlets can trust and share with the public in articles and reports.

Census information helps determine locations for schools,
roads, hospitals, job training, child-care and senior citizen
centers, and more.

Census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the boundaries of legislative districts.

With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionnaire is
one of the shortest questionnaires in history and takes just
10 minutes to complete.

By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s census questionnaire responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

Roger also talked about 1200 Census jobs the will be available (8-12 weeks, $12 an hour plus mileage, won't affect unemployment) For more info call 866-861-2010 and enter your zip code.

Blessings...brian

Churches Go Red / The Fred Factor

A couple of things from Today's show. First, here's a link to the book I was talking about THE FRED FACTOR

http://www.fredfactor.com/



Feb 14th is a day for Churches to Go Red in the Tri-Cities, here's a letter with more info:

Wellmont Health System is pleased to be the exclusive regional sponsor of Go Red for Women, a national movement to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Women across the region are encouraged to participate in this free program by enrolling at wellmont.org/goRed.

Your church can help women take charge of their heart health. By participating in Churches Go Red on Sunday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day – you can let the women of your community know you’re committed to their well being.

Wellmont is asking churchgoers across the region to wear something red – a dress, a tie, a coat, anything that catches your fancy – on Feb. 14 to highlight this important cause. What a wonderful sign of unity this would be!

Effective Jan. 22, you should be able to download a free Churches Go Red kit at wellmont.org/goRed. You’ll be able to print items such as a poster and flier to promote Churches Go Red, as well as a bulletin insert for Feb. 14.

Churches Go Red is not a fundraiser, and we’re not asking you to hold a special offering for this cause. However, we would love to see photos from your Churches Go Red day. You can share them on our Facebook page at facebook.com/wellmont or e-mail them to jim.wozniak@wellmont.org.

Thank your for your consideration. As a member of the Wellmont Go Red steering committee, I’m available to answer any questions you may have. You can reach me at my office at (423) 230-8237, on my cell phone at (423) 306-1702 or by e-mail at jim.wozniak@wellmont.org.

Sincerely,

Jim Wozniak

Here's a link to the website:

http://www.wellmont.org/generalform.aspx?ekfrm=1535

Blessings...brian

Range Elementary Contest

This morning we told you about Range Elementary in Watauga TN involved in a contest with Acer to win a Library makeover at the school. Here's the link for more info:


https://usspringpromo.acer.com/Campaign/SchoolLibraryMakeover/index.htm?

The contest runs through March 31, 2010 and the winner is picked by the public votes!

Good luck to Range Elementary!!!

brian

Help for Haiti Day

Monday is "Help For Haiti" day on WCQR. All day long you'll hear about what various ministries are doing in Haiti, plus ways you can support them.

Remember them in your prayers and please give what you can. I love this quote from Mother Teresa...."If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”

Here's a link for more info:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/haiti-relief.shtml

Blessings...brian

TobyMac in CONCERT!

TobyMac
in Concert
Saturday,March 13, 2010
Viking Hall Civic Center in Bristol, TN

With
Skillet & House of Heroes

6:00pm
Doors Open:
5:00pm


Tickets On Sale : January 29, 2010

For Ticket Information:
Viking Hall Box Office
423-764-0188

http://vikinghall.com/

"To Save A Life" Movie

The movie "To Save A Life" opens in Johnson City today and theaters across the country.

Here's a link to the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GVFEVXECFE

and a link to the official movie webpage:

http://tosavealifemovie.com/


We also talked to one of the actors today, Sean Afable. Here's a link to the podcast:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Have a great weekend...brian

MercyMe Visit

Jim Bryson and Nathan Cochran of MercyMe dropped by yesterday to take us out to lunch and to bring their new song. "All Of Creation" is the first song from the upcoming cd THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL. Cool thing, right now you can text LOVEWELL to 90999 and $10 will go to Compassion to help with Haiti relief. The $10 will be added to your next cell phone bill.

Blessings...brian

pictured (Mike, Nathan, Brian and Jim)

Josh Wilson Interview

This morning we talked to Josh Wilson about his "Hey Jude" performance at Newark Airport and his missions trip to India. Here's a link to the podcast and the youtube video:


http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQeG1kaddsw

Blessings...brian

Haiti Relief Efforts

Here's a link to some organizations collecting funds to help Haiti after the massive earthquake this week. Please keep Haiti in your prayers:


http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/haiti-relief.shtml

Blessings..brian

picture from the Fox News website

Fresh Start

This morning we talked to Saddleback teaching pastor and author Doug Fields about his new book "Fresh Start". Here's a link to the podcast if you missed the interview:


http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

Girl Scout Cookie Time

Sarah Robinson of the Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians dropped by with info on the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale and to let us sample some. Girl Scouts are taking orders through the end of January and then continue to sell cookies at booths in the community till March 7th.

For more info on the Cookie Sale or anything concerning the Girl Scouts, call 800-428-3991 or check out their website at:


http://www.girlscoutcsa.org/

Enjoy your cookies...brian

Southern Ten Commandments

Got an email from a friend about these. I'm not sure of the origin, but I like them!


The Southern Ten Commandments

(1) Just one God
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'
(5) Put nothin' before God
(6) No foolin' around with another feller's gal
(7) No killin'
(8) Watch yer mouth
(9) Don't take what ain't yers
(10) Don't be hankerin ' for yer buddy's stuff

Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think? Y'all have a nice day

brian

New Year's Resolutions

We asked you this morning to share your resolutions for the new year:

Read more of the God's Word

Deeper relationship w/ God

Become a better witness

Spend more time in prayer

Become a God chaser

To be more like Jesus

Be a good example for my sisters

God to help my unbelief

Psalm 91

Laugh a little more and cry a little less

Blessings...brian