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Pins will fall this weekend!

Today we highlighted the MVNU men’s and women’s bowling teams as they prepare to host their first-ever home tournament this weekend at Colonial City Lanes.

Hear our own bowler, MVNU/WNZR senior Dana Hicks and his conversation with coaches Ron Garlinger and Amber Brubaker by clicking these SoundCloud links.

Read more about MVNU Bowling here.

  • I was born on this day, October 6, 1906 in Germantown, PA
  • I started as an extra in shorts and silent films, signing with Fox in 1926
  • I won one Academy Award for Best Actress for three films
  • My winning roles include ‘7th Heaven,’ ‘Sunrise, A Song of Two Humans,’ and ‘Street Angel.’
  • My success continued into spoken film, including the 1937 original version of ‘A Star is Born’
  • I made my Broadway debut in 1980 in the stage version of Harold and Maude
  • I died in 1984

I am…actress Janet Gaynor. Congratulations to Kim from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

Newcomers to Number 1!

It’s Artist Newsday and today we focused on NEEDTOBREATHE’s tour along with the rising duo Apollo LTD!

NEEDTOBREATHE has announced the Nashville, TN tour titled Into The Mystery Tour will be livestreamed on October 29th, 2021 at 10:00PM EDT. This marks the band’s first-ever headline performance at Bridgestone Arena. 

The tour kicked off in early September where artist Switchfoot joined the band. The Into The Mystery tour will travel across the U.S. before wrapping up at the end of October. You can go to NEEDTOBREATHE’S website for more information. 

Apollo LTD have earned their first number 1 hit with their summer song “Sunday Morning Feeling” with Ryan Stevenson. The song was showcased on their second album together “Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful”.

The song from the duo of Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark also gained national attention, appearing in an ESPN commercial from Baylor University during their college football game against Texas State on September 4th.

Following the song’s recent success, Apollo LTD sat down with Hoganson Media to share their reactions.

“We are excited to see ‘Sunday Morning Feeling’ connect with radio and its audiences like it has. It’s been quite a journey for us,” shares Stark. “We are very grateful for the hard work of our label, radio team and management, and are especially thankful for the all the listeners that have supported us.”

“And working with Ryan on this song was an honor,” Phillips added. “His voice, talent and contribution made it such a special song. We’ve also loved getting to know him and his band on the road and sharing the stage with him this summer!”

Despite many artists traveling in the coming months, Apollo LTD has yet to announce a tour, but you can go to weareapolloltd.com to keep up to date.

For more articles on some of your favorite Christian artists, visit jesusfreakhideout.com!

I’ve had good days, I’ve had bad days, tasted victory in defeat
I’ve had problems, biggest planets turn to pebbles when You speak

Congratulations to Sandie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing this week’s song poetry, “You’ve Always Been” from Unspoken. Sandie wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon & Dylan

Confession and Forgiveness

Today we shared devotionals about the power of confession and the forgiveness God provides.

In ‘Blocked Prayers,’ Dave Branon shares the story of how sometimes we can allow dust to interrupt our prayer life. Click here to read more.

In Arthur Jackson‘s ‘Triumph of Forgiveness,’ he writes about the beauty of these two concepts… Click here to read more.

Name a musical instrument you do NOT blow into.

1- guitar (39 votes)
2- piano (35)
3- drums (11)
4- violin (11)

Congratulations to Jennifer from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

NZ Top 10 for 10/1/21

Happy birthday WNZR! Praise the Lord it’s Friday and for 35 years of ministry! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
9. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
8. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
7. CAIN – Yes He Can
6. Big Daddy Weave – All Things New
5. Matthew West – What If?
4. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord
3. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright
2. Elevation Worship – Rattle
1. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (6th week at #1)

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

I Am They – Promises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJUSr5_Dn90

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQgRDce8VQ

Thanks for listening!
Joe and Zoe

“God Knows Your Story”

Today on the show we shared devotionals from Our Daily Bread.

We also had our weekly Bible trivia for a chance to win a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup

Finally, we shared some things that are coming up for the station. Including our 35th Anniversary!

Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Through Thick And Thin”. You can find the link here

Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “God Knows Your Story”. You can find the link here

Q: Finish the Beatitude.


Blessed are ________, for they will inherit the Earth.


A: The meek

Congratulations to Ruth of Sugarcreek for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

Celebrate radio and clergy this week!

WNZR is excited to celebrate 35 years this Friday! Click this link to find out how you can be part of a day of prayer and praise on Friday.

Clergy Appreciation month starts Friday, yep, that’s October 1st…listen to The Morning Thing starting Monday and learn how you can nominate a member of your pastoral staff.

– I was born on this day in 1901 in Rome, Italy
– I am referred to as one of the ‘fathers’ of the atomic bomb
– I won the Nobel Prize for Physics
– I worked on Project Y in Los Alamos as part of the Manhattan project
– I died on November 28, 1954 of stomach cancer

I am…Enrico Fermi…

Congratulations to Beth (birthday girl) from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

Is it time to talk Christmas?

It’s Artist Newsday and both Sidewalk Prophets and for King and Country made huge announcements over the weekend.

Yesterday, Sidewalk Prophets announced their “Great Big Family Christmas” tour. It is a tour about making Christmas memories. The tour will feature some of Sidewalk Prophets’ hit songs as well as some of their own personal Christmas favorites. The tour will also have different goodies for the guests.  

One of their stops along the way will be in Ashland on December 4th.

Tickets are on sale now! For more information, go to www.sidewalkprophets.com

For King and Country released their new single “For God Is With Us” this past Friday. Along with the release of the song, the duo also put out the song’s music video on YouTube. The video places Joel and Luke Smallbone in an array of locations, from valleys to cityscapes, driving home that God is with us no matter the time or place.

The two brothers shared in a statement: “This song speaks to all circumstances. No matter hardship or great delight, we can all take great comfort in God being with us.”

The song’s release follows the news that For King and Country are among the leaders of the 2021 Dove Award nominations as the duo has been nominated seven times (Artist of the Year, Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Christmas/Special Event Album, Recorded Music Packaging, and Long Form Video). The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network Friday, October 22.

These articles along with more news in the Christian industry can be found at jesusfreakhideout.com.

My rock my shield my firm foundation
I know I will not be shaken
You remind me
Where my help comes from

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing the artist and title for this week’s song – Truth I’m Standing On from Leanna Crawford! She wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon & Dylan

God’s Promises and Power

Today’s Monday Motivation focused on devotionals from Anne Cetas, senior content editor at Our Daily Bread.

I shared a reminder about the power and gift of the Holy Spirit, called ‘Jesus Promise to You.’ Read it by clicking here.

Jonathon shared Anne’s devotional called ‘The Power of God.’ Read it by clicking here.

Name something that the city of Chicago is known for:
1- The Chicago Fire
2- The Windy City
3- Willis Tower
4- The Chicago Bulls/Michael Jordan

Congratulations to Jennifer from Centerburg, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup. It’s also her birthday today!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

NZ Top 10 for 9/24/21

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

10. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
9. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
8. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
7. Matthew West – What If?
6. Big Daddy Weave – All Things New
5. CAIN – Yes He Can
4. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord
3. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright
2. Elevation Worship – Rattle
1. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (5th week at #1)

Thanks for listening!
Joe and Zoe

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