Do you know what today is? It’s WNZR’s 40th anniversary! Today we shared some of the incredible things that have happened over these past 40 years, and we praise God for these 40 years of ministry.
With today being our 40th anniversary, I was thinking about the number 40. The number 40 is super crucial in the bible. It’s how long Jesus was in the wilderness; it was how long the rains came during Noah’s flood; it’s how long the Israelites wandered the wilderness before they entered the promised land.
But what does the number 40 signify? What happened after each of these events? The number 40 signifies the start of something new, the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the tribulation before God brings something new into the world.
40 years, 40 days, 40 minutes, even 40 seconds of devotion can allow God to do incredible things. Take the time to consider what God is doing in your life and how you can serve him; he might set you on a journey of devotion for the next 40 years.
Name That Tune!
This week’s Name That Tune winner was Bill from Centerburg, who won TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica for correctly guessing… Jeremy Camp – Again
Tune in Tomorrow for The NZ Top 10 with Brock and Joe!
On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday we talked about fall activities coming soon and played our who am I trivia in the second hour! Go to wnzr.fm for more information. Here’s what we talked about:
National Love People Day- Many participants engage in intentional acts of kindness and giving in the days leading up to and on September 30th (often running from September 25th through September 30th) 1 John 5:2-3: “This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”
Fall is here! – National Hot Mulled Cider Day: To mull a drink means to heat it, sweeten it, and flavor it with spices. While the term originally applied to heated wine in Britain, it now commonly describes cozy winter and autumn beverages like spiced cider. Join The Church AT Chapel Hill’s Fall Fest! Happening 4-7:30pm October 18th!
Experience Mount Vernon and Ariel-Foundation Park invite the community to celebrate the arrival of fall at the 6th Annual Johnny Appleseed Fall Festival on Sunday, October 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel-Foundation Park. Presented by the Peoples Bank of Gambier, this free event will feature live music, food trucks, festive activities, local vendors, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy an autumn afternoon together.
Join us this Thursday, October 1st at 5pm-8pm in MVNU’s Gathering Place for our 40th anniversary! You’ll get to meet WNZR Staff including our current Communication & Media Students, enjoy a Buffet style dinner – hamburgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese, desserts including Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream! You get to visit our special 40th Anniversary Rooms!
Who Am I?
I was born on September 30, 1954, in Santa Monica, California.
I started acting when I was young, getting my first professional television role around age 11.
I am best known for playing Greg Brady, the oldest son on The Brady Bunch, from 1969 to 1974.
I appeared on TV shows like Dragnet and Mission: Impossible before becoming famous on The Brady Bunch.
After The Brady Bunch, I continued acting and singing, especially in musical theater productions such as Pippin, Grease, and The Sound of Music.
I am… Barry Williams! Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing our Who Am I trivia correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in Tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Daniel (plus, our 40th Anniversary!)
Seph Schlueter is stepping into a new chapter with the announcement of his sophomore album, Fingerprints, coming March 12th, 2027.
The announcement comes alongside Schlueter’s new single, “All In,” available now. The song is a bold declaration of faith and complete surrender to Jesus, challenging listeners to live unashamed and fully committed to their faith.
Schlueter says the song was inspired by Romans 1:16, which says, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel.” He hopes “All In” will inspire the church to live boldly for Jesus and share the Good News with others.
The new music comes as Schlueter continues to build momentum following the success of his hit, “Counting My Blessings.” He will be joining TobyMac and Katy Nichole on the “Hits Deep Tour,” which is coming to Nationwide Arena in Columbus on February 18th! Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.com!
And that’s not all! There’s more coming from Schlueter! A children’s book inspired by “Counting My Blessings” is set to arrive in October, bringing the song’s message of gratitude and recognizing God’s goodness to a new generation.
We Are Messengers have released their brand-new album, Halfway Home!
The band’s fifth studio album features 13 songs, all co-written by frontman Darren Mulligan. The project explores the tension between where we are now and where we’re headed, reflecting on life’s contradictions while pointing listeners toward the hope of Jesus.
Mulligan says the band worked hard on these songs and hopes they can help listeners “come a little bit closer to Jesus” than they were before.
The band is also celebrating a major milestone, surpassing one billion global streams! And they’re nominated for two GMA Dove Awards this year. Their album Rejoice! A Celtic Christmas is nominated for Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year, while their hit “We Three Kings” is nominated for Christmas Recorded Song of the Year.
The 57th annual GMA Dove Awards will take place October 6th in Nashville, and we’re doing a Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway! You can find more information on our website, wnzr.fm!
Never been so connected
Never been so alone
Broken and misdirected
And now we’re homesick for home
Congratulations to Steve from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing “Heaven Down Here,” by Megan Woods and winning TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica! Tune in next week for your chance to win!
On this week’s Monday Motivation Gabriella continued her Motivated Mission plus we played our Family Feud style question for Mystery Monday! Here’s what we talked about:
Gabriella’s Motivation: As you become motivated by mission and mindset you’ll turn into a freight-train of others-focused action. And when you do, don’t let off the gas. Stay consistent in the little things that lead you to stay motivated so you can continue making a long-term impact. What’s Competing for Your Attention?
We live in a world filled with distractions. Social media, work, and school compete for our limited time and attention. If we’re not careful, distractions can break down good habits, erode trust, and disrupt our closest relationships. A distracted life is an inconsistent life, and it’s hard to follow Jesus when we’re plagued by inconsistency.
Joe’s Motivation: Psalm 40:1-4 (NIV) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.
I remember when I was a kid growing up in church, one of the hymns we sang frequently was ‘He Brought Me Out,’ written by Henry Zelley in 1898. The chorus says, “He brought me out of the miry clay, / He set my feet on the Rock to stay; / He puts a song in my soul today, / A song of praise, hallelujah!”
Little did I know how many times in my life I would step into that slimy pit or miry clay; meaning, the deep trouble, despair or the burden of sin. And how much I would call on God to lift me out and put my feet on solid ground. The reality is that only with Jesus can we have safety, stability and salvation.
So today, if you feel stuck or as if you’re falling into the slimy pit, call on Jesus; call on God, and ask him to lift you out! Then sing that song of praise!
Name Something you squeeze out of a tube.
Toothpaste (96)
Ketchup (4)
Congratulations to Rosetta of Mount Vernon for guessing the answers correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday with Joe and Brock!
On this week’s Praise Thursday we shared devotionals and talked about events for you. Plus we played Name That Tune in the second hour! Here’s what we talked about:
Daniel’s Devotion: I’ve kinda been feeling the strain of trying to do things on my own lately. It’s not always easy trying to balance 17 credit hours of classes, having a job, having a girlfriend, and all the other responsibilities that go along with all that; there’s just no way I can do it!
You might have heard it said by motivational speakers telling you, “You can do it!” Well, that’s wrong. You cannot do it. Say it with me, “You can’t do it.” That’s the best part, though; you don’t have to do it all alone.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
I don’t have to do it alone. Jesus offers strength to help me do it. One of my favorite verses is Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
We don’t have to fear the result; we don’t need to worry about whether we can do it or not. Have no fear, for he is with you. Have no fear, for HE is our God.
You will be overwhelmed; that’s a guarantee. WHEN, not IF, that happens, take a moment to look to God and say, “Father, help me through this moment, the next moment, the moment that has just passed. Help me with your righteous power.”
Gabriella’s Devotion: He can surely use the pain, if we cooperate, to grow some of the fruit of the spirit in us – love, joy, peace, patience, and self control. I think it begins when we accept trouble with a why not? instead of why me? attitude, and when we submit to His timing, not with a why now but a thy will be done. As we learn to grow through suffering we will begin to know God, ourselves, and others better through it all, and might even develop hidden gifts of mercy and grace that will only flower in the land of our suffering.
It’s easier said than done, of course, but for those of us who seek to serve the Lord, we will discover that at such painful times, like Joseph, we have a choice. We can become fruitful or barren, become overcomers or overcome. We can allow pain to drive us to God, letting the prison show us His face. While Joseph was in the pit, God showed him His mercy – in the prison of His kindness (Genesis 39:21) and in the palace of His grace.
Sometimes we can preach the most effective sermons of our lives from the prison or the pit, simply by responding rightly to people who are responsible for bringing us into the “land of suffering.”
When our turn comes, may He help all of us to be fruitful – for His sake.
Diamonds are turned into sparkling stones only after incredible pressure. How do you show your faith during times of distress? We are all tempted at dark points to cry out “Enough! I give up!” Yet in those crucial moments, it’s important to remember God has not cast us off. He is strengthening us and our faith! If we hold fast to Him, we can be assured our spirits will be transformed and renewed, just like diamonds.
On October 1st, WNZR will celebrate 40 Years of Radio Ministry!
Thursday, October 1 in MVNU’s Gathering Place at 5pm-8pm! Meet WNZR Staff including our current Communication & Media Students, enjoy a Buffet style dinner – hamburgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese, desserts including Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream!
Visit our special 40th Anniversary Rooms
WNZR Museum
WNZR Through the Years (showcasing 4 decades of ministry)
Story Studio
Birthday Booth
Prayer and Praise Post
Fabulous Freebies
Coloring Corner
WNZR Pop-Up Shop
Ice Cream Café
WNZR 40th Anniversary Photo Booth
Live Broadcast in Big Blue
We can’t wait to celebrate 40 years of God’s faithfulness with you!
This week’s Name That was a stumper, but tune in next week for a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in Tomorrow for The NZ Top 10 with Brock and Joe!
On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday, we talked about event’s you can partake in and pray for. Plus we played our Who Am I trivia! Here’s what we talked about:
Who Knew: See you at the pole! Students gather around their school flagpoles before classes begin and pray. Students initiate, organize, and lead the prayers themselves. They pray for their friends, families, teachers, schools, and nation. It happens every year on the fourth Wednesday of September. This year’s theme was “Come to Me” (based on Matthew 11:28)!
Who Knew: Innergize Day is all about pressing pause. Not because things are falling apart, but because sometimes we just need a moment. It’s a quiet reminder that we’re more than our to-do lists. You don’t have to do anything fancy.
Just step back, breathe a little deeper, and let yourself enjoy something simple. A cup of tea. A walk without your phone. Even a few minutes with your eyes closed, doing absolutely nothing.
This day isn’t about checking off another box. It’s a chance to feel more like yourself again. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to forget how good stillness can feel. Giving yourself space to rest isn’t lazy—it’s smart. Today goes hand and hand with solitude!! Great time to practice and recenter yourself.
Who am I??
I was born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, and I grew up in Freehold, New Jersey.
I became interested in music at a young age after seeing Elvis Presley perform on television, which inspired me to pursue rock and roll.
I am known by the nickname “The Boss,” and I became famous for performing with my longtime group, the E Street Band.
In 1975, I released Born to Run, the album that helped establish me as a major American rock artist.
Throughout my career, I have written songs about working-class life, relationships, American society, and the struggles and hopes of everyday people.
I am… Bruce Springsteen! Congratulations to Brian of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watt’s restaurant!
Tune in tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Daniel and Gabriella!
Josiah Queen has a brand-new song out today called “when I see You.”
The platinum-selling singer and songwriter says the soulful new track is inspired by the hope of one day seeing Jesus face to face in Heaven. Queen says he often wonders what that moment will be like—and how the anticipation of Heaven should change the way we live right now.
“when I see You” is a more stripped-back sound for Queen, featuring acoustic guitar and a laid-back drumbeat, while still bringing the emotion and honesty fans have come to expect from his music.
The song is the latest preview of Josiah Queen’s upcoming album, Damascus Road, which arrives October 23rd. The 14-song project also features his hits “demons,” “judas,” “make heaven crowded,” and “sundays.”
Josiah Queen is currently wrapping up the European leg of his Mt. Zion Tour, before heading back to North America next spring for his biggest headlining tour yet—the Damascus Road Tour.
His new song is out now!
Matthew West is looking back on his story with his brand-new song, “Younger Me.”
The deeply personal track was written entirely by West and is the final preview of his upcoming album, Jesus Is King, which arrives this Friday, September 25.
In “Younger Me,” West reflects on the moments that shaped his life and faith — from discovering his faith as a teenager and experiencing rejection in Nashville, to meeting his wife and building a family. Through it all, he points his younger self back to one message: trust God through every chapter, because Jesus was enough all along.
That message carries throughout Jesus Is King, a 12-song album built around the question, “Jesus Is ___?” Each song reveals another part of who Jesus is — His faithfulness, goodness, strength, redemption and grace — ultimately pointing back to the declaration at the heart of the album: Jesus is King.
Never been so connected
Never been so alone
Broken and misdirected
And now we’re homesick for home
Sing poetry was a STUMPER this week, so tune in next week for your chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!
