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Into The Mystery

Today on the show, we shared some artist news.

We also reflected on the Champions of Character Game that brought over 2,000 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders of Mount Vernon City Schools to Ariel Arena.

Jonathon’s artist news story was about We The Kingdom:

Fresh off winning Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at this year’s Dove Awards, We The Kingdom has teamed up with Dante Bowe to release a special version of the group’s chart-topping single — “God So Loved (Live),” available now. “About a month ago, we shared the live video of ‘God So Loved’ with Dante Bowe from the Worship Together Conference,” says Ed Cash. “It was such a special experience that we decided to release the audio everywhere you listen to music. It has brought us great joy getting to play this song across the country this year, and we are deeply grateful to Dante for joining us on this new version! We pray that you feel encouraged and pursued by your Heavenly Father as you listen!” Written by We The Kingdom and featured on their award-winning debut album, ‘Holy Water,’ the studio version of “God So Loved” served as the group’s second No. 1 single on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. It was also nominated for Worship Recorded Song of the Year at this year’s Dove Awards.

Dylan’s artist news story was about NEEDTOBREATHE:

NEEDTOBREATHE is coming out with a documentary called “Into The Mystery”. This was also an album that NEEDTOBREATHE released during the summer of 2021. This documentary is going to be released in over 500 movie theaters nationwide tomorrow. This is a peak behind the curtain of what the band does during recording. This documentary is about how during the COVID-19 pandemic the band went to a historic house-turned-recording studio in remote Tennessee to work on new music. Over a three week period, the band lived at the house and made a album about the turbulent moments that were happening during that time. The documentary is about how they were dealing with fear and isolation just like everyone else. Here is what the band had to say in their own words, “We’re big fans of music documentaries where you get to actually watch the artist creating in the space where the record is made.” “Getting to see an idea stretch and grow into a finished song is really inspiring, but we’ve never really let our fans see behind the curtain. Now people will get to pull up a chair and become a part of the process as we create our eighth studio album in an old house in the hills of Tennessee.” The documentary will be in select theaters in Ohio. The closest theater the documentary will be showed at is at the Cinemark 14 Mansfield in Ontario, OH.

You can check out both of these articles using this link.

The God who made the winters and the summers
The One who put the stars all in their place
The only One who stands above all others
He knows me by name

The answer: God Who Listens by Chris Tomlin

This week’s trivia was a stumper, so we’ll bring it back next week for a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

November 2, 2021 0

Sending out an SOS…

…is a famous line from the classic song from The Police, “Message in a Bottle.” It’s also the inspiration for our first Monday Motivation. Author Alyson Kieda tells the story of David in this devotional from Our Daily Bread. Read it by clicking here.

Our second devotional reminds us that a relationship with Jesus is the only thing that can truly satisfy our longings. Read Winn Collier’s reflection here.

Name one of the first famous people, real or fictional, that children learn about.

1- George Washington (26 votes)
2- Santa Claus (21)
3- Martin Luther King, Jr. (9)
4- Jesus Christ (6)
5- Dr. Seuss (4)
T5- God (4)

Congratulations to Amanda from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

November 1, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 10/29/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Jeremy Camp – When You Speak
9. Maverick City Music – Promises
8. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace
7. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
6. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright
5. Elevation Worship – Rattle
4. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
3. Anne Wilson – My Jesus
2. Matthew West – What If?
1. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord (3rd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today include:

We The Kingdom – Dancing on the Waves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UUZXgKo7ic

Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMPELAmgC1E

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

October 29, 2021 0

“A Great Ending”

Today on the show we talked about how Clergy Appreciation Month is wrapping up tonight.

We also talked about how we have games coming up this weekend.

We also shared some devotionals from Our Daily Bread.

This week, Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled, “A Great Ending”. You can find the link here.

This week, Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled, “Where Choices Lead”. You can find the link here.

Question: How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus came to visit?
Answer: Four days.

Congratulations to Nancy of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

October 28, 2021 0

Celebrating spuds & a legendary President

Did you know that the name potatoes come from the Spanish word patata? If you didn’t, now you do!

Potatoes are one of the most common vegetables, and the most important crop in the world. They are part of the nightshade family. Potatoes are tubers, which is a swollen part of a stem that provides nutrients for the leafy part of the Solanum tubersomum plant. That plant is where potatoes come from. You can make a lot of different things from potatoes. Some of Dylan’s favorites are potato soup (he thinks his grandma’s is the best), mashed potatoes, french fries, and chips.

Potatoes were first cultivated in South America sometime between 5,000 and 7,000 BC, in the area that is now southern Peru and northwest Bolivia. They ended up being brought back to Europe in the sixteenth century. The first people to bring them to North America was the Scotch-Irish immigrants, who introduced them in 1719.

So, think about that for a second, potatoes were discovered somewhere between 5,000 and 7,000 BC but weren’t brought to North America until 1719! After the immigrants introduced potatoes, they quickly spread across the rest of the continent. Today, potatoes are grown in all 50 states in the U.S. with the largest producing state being Idaho (obviously).

Potatoes can also help your health. Potatoes contain all different kinds of vitamins, but the one that sticks out to me is vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps neurological functions. It helps relieve depression and stress and may even have a positive impact on ADHD. Potatoes help maintain blood pressure and overall health, helps keep skin healthy, and reduces cancer risk

–          I was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City
–          I was a lifelong conservationist, historian, politician and author
–          I was Assistant Secretary of the Navy until resigning to lead the Rough Riders into Cuba
–          I was elected governor of New York in 1898
–          I ran on the McKinley ticket in 1900 and was elected vice-president
–          I became President when McKinley was assassinated and served two terms
–          I came out of retirement and ran for a third term in 1912 but lost
–          My face is on Mount Rushmore
–          I died in 1919 at the age of 60

WHO AM I? The 26^th President of the United States, **Theodore Roosevelt**. Congratulations to Lydia from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

October 27, 2021 0

Let there be Basketball!

Our show was cut short today as we prepare for our first MVNU basketball game of the season for the women’s program!

This didn’t stop us, however, from sharing about last week’s GMA Dove Awards for Artist Newsday!

This past Friday, the 52nd GMA Dove Awards aired on TBN. One of our songs that we play here on WNZR, won “Song of the Year”. The song was “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship. Now, this song also won the 2020 GMA Dove Award for “Worship Song of the Year” and has been awarded RIAA Gold Digital Single certification. “The Blessing” became a viral hit song around the world just days after recording and releasing it during the pandemic comforting listeners with a strong message.

Here is what the artists had to say on receiving this award. “It’s such an honor to receive this award for a song we got to be a part of – a song filled with the hope of God’s promises in such an uncertain time,” shares Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on this recognition. “It reminds us of the power of a song filled with the hope of Jesus – how it can change someone’s life. We want to honor everyone in our industry who works to bring the hope of Jesus to people’s hearts through music. It’s an honor to join with you in advancing the kingdom of God together.”

Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes are currently on “The Blessing” tour that runs through November 14th. Check karijobe.com for more information on where the tour will be headed next.

Congratulations to the many artists who were honored with Dove Awards:

Songwriter of the Year (Artist): Brandon Lake
Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year: We The Kingdom
Gospel Artist of the Year: CeCe Winans
Artist of the Year: for KING & COUNTRY
New Artist of the Year: Maverick City Music
Worship Recorded Song of the Year: Elevation Worship ft. Brandon Lake: “Graves Into Gardens“
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: Tauren Wells: Famous For (I Believe)

For the full list of winners, go here.

I have tasted
All that this world has to offer
The here and gone that leaves you wanting more
But can’t satisfy

The song? With Lifted Hands from Ryan Stevenson!!

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for winning (2) $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon & Dylan

October 26, 2021 0

S’Mores and Nehemiah? What’s the connection?

Today for Monday Motivation, Joe shared a devotional from Tim Gustafson called “Longing for God.” It shares the story of a cat named S’Mores and how his journey parallels that of Nehemiah. Read it by clicking here.

Jonathon shared “Right Beside You,” from Sheridan Voysey, which shares the story of letters sent to the Holy Land. Read it by clicking here.

Name something a dog probably looks forward to seeing when he or she goes on a walk.

1- other dogs
2- trees
3- fire hydrant
4- cat
5- their ‘spot’

Congratulations to John from Utica, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

October 25, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 10/22/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace
9. Maverick City Music – Promises
8. Jeremy Camp – When You Speak
7. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
6. Elevation Worship – Rattle
5. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright
4. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
3. Matthew West – What If?
2. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (spent 7 weeks at #1)
1. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today include:

KingsPorch – I Speak Jesus (video link below)