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A Week Without the Bosses!

Marcy and Joe are on vacation, and they left the station in the hands of God, but also three college students so it kind of cancels out.

Today, we shared devotionals from Our Daily Bread for Monday Motivation

Here is Jonathon’s devotion from Amy Boucher Pye, “Sweeter Than Honey”. https://odb.org/US/2021/03/22/sweeter-than-honey-2

And Kelsi’s from Dave Branon, “Seeking God”. https://odb.org/US/2020/04/13/seeking-god

We also had a surprise guest on the show! Listener Dallas Dryburgh shared his thoughts on a special rendition of “The Blessing” that you can find at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUtll3mNj5U

**Name a foreign accent that’s easy to tell what country the person comes from.**

1- British (40)

2- French (26)

3- German (8)

4- Spanish (8)

5- Chinese (5)

6- Irish (3)

Congratulations to Jackie of Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers to win a $5 certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon & Kelsi

May 24, 2021 0

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The pandemic has had a lot of visible effects on our world, nation, and community. Less visible is the effect that it has had on our mental health. That is why it is more important than ever to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and share resources helping anyone struggling with any form of mental illness.

The Morning Thing had the opportunity to speak with Dodie Melvin of NAMI Knox Licking Ohio. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offers many resources to anyone struggling with their mental health. In our conversation with Dodie, she shared the resources that NAMI offers, discussed the importance of raising awareness of mental health issues, and gave advice for friends and families to help their loved ones who are struggling with a mental illness. You can hear the entire conversation HERE. For more information about NAMI and their resources, you can visit their website, namiknoxohio.com.

May 24, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 5/21/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday – here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
9. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
8. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
7. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
6. for King and Country – Amen
5. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
4. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
3. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
2. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (spent 2 weeks at #1)
1. Crowder – Good God Almighty (1st week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY -new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright

video links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NLnlPs-m58

Live version! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xXhybPk2q8

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

May 21, 2021 0

The Anchor Who Will Never Fail

Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called ‘Anchored in Truth’ written by Lisa M. Samra. She talks about the importance in being anchored in the promises of God, not of men. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

We also shared a devotional called ‘Something Much Bigger’ written by Jennifer Benson Schuldt, she talks about the idea of us being co-workers in God’s service. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

Q: Who did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel?

A: Saul

Congratulations to Rachel of Gambier for correctly answering that question. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

May 20, 2021 0

Fun facts for a sunny day!

Today is May 19, also known in some parts as MAY RAY DAY!

Get yourself out into the sun! That’s the best way to celebrate May Ray Day.

Get a new wardrobe of pretty spring clothes and take your family out on a picnic!

Been exercising inside all winter? Get yourself out into the sun and go for a walk or a jog, breathe in that fresh air, and if you have allergies, take a Benadryl…

May Ray Day is your reminder to go outside and soak up some sun in the great outdoors, so get out there!

Today is also NUMERACY DAY…

The aim is to celebrate numbers and how we use them in everyday life. The day is designed to encourage people to feel curious about numbers, explore how they can benefit them in their day to day life and give them the confidence to develop and improve their numeracy skills.

I was born on this day in 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina
My real first name is Frederick
I went to college at Smith University in Charlotte and was all-conference in basketball
My career took me to 97 countries and over 6,000 games and I was in a cartoon series
My nickname was inspired by one of the Three Stooges
My number 22 was retired in 2008
I passed away last spring in Houston at the age of 77

I am…former Harlem Globetrotter, Curly Neal. Congratulations to Ruth Ann from Sugarcreek, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

May 19, 2021 0

Mental Health Awareness Month

Today for Artist News Day we shared two stories about a benefit concert for Mental Health Awareness Month and about Andrew Ripp’s new album Evergreen.

Band Together is a benefit concert shining a light on mental health and it is featuring many WNZR artists including Casting Crowns, Matthew West, Zach Williams, Lydia Laird, CAIN, and many more! Learn more by clicking here and check out the poster for the event below.

Andrew Ripp has released a new full length album entitled Evergreen, this album includes his hit #1 single ‘Jericho’ and a new song ‘Rejoice’ which you can listen to below. Learn more about this album by clicking here.

Higher than the eye can see
Trapped in my flesh and bone
Crying out to You, Lord
I’m desperate
Love, come rattle this cage and set me free

These lyrics were a stumper and we will bring them back for next week!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

May 18, 2021 0

God’s unique handiwork…

Today we shared some Monday Motivation from Our Daily Bread – the first was a story from Monica LaRose about the infamous Grasshopper Mouse, also called the “Werewolf Mouse”…here’s a photo by the way…

Read the devotional here, called ‘Small But Mighty’

Jonathon’s devotional is from Tim Gustafson, called ‘A Tree to Heal.’ Read more here.

Name a way a monkey can probably tell you’re not another monkey.

1- smell (34)
2- not hairy (14)
3- face (12)
4- walk (7)
5- clothes (5)
6- size (4)
T6- not in cage (4)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

May 17, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 5/14/21

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

10. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
8. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
7. for King and Country – Amen
6. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
5. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
4. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
3. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
2. Crowder – Good God Almighty
1. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!
(look for video links below the album art)

Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ili8SJzg68I

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

May 14, 2021 0

Light for the Rejected

Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals out of Our Daily Bread. Alyssa shared a devotional called “Refuge for the Rejected”. This devotional says, “When others misunderstand or reject us, God is our refuge.” To read the full devotional click HERE. The devotional that Kelsi shared is called “Light in the Dark”. The devotion was about how God is always with us in the dark times. He may show up in little ways but he is still there watching over us. To read the full devotional click HERE.