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Prayer, Praises, Winter Jam Passes And More!

Another day, another Praise Thursday on the Afternoon Drive. We shared some important prayer requests that we ask you to pray for right now, including praying for sick members of our staff!

We also ask prayer for Bob Tocheff and his wife Diana, both incredible members of our MVNU community. Bob is currently hospitalized and facing some serious health issues. Continue to pray for Bob and Diana in this situation.

Continue to pray for everyone in Los Angeles facing the wildfires, and the courageous people working tirelessly to put out these horrible fires.

We also got to play some new music in the 5 o’clock hour, with Katy Nichole’s “When I Fall” Check out the music video!

A stumper again! Next week’s Name That Tune contest will be worth THREE Watts Restaurant gift cards!!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

January 16, 2025 0

JAM NATION!!! (We’re a bit excited.)

Winter Jam 2025 is just around the corner! The event is coming to Columbus January 25th at the Schottenstein Center, and we couldn’t be more excited!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, so of course we had to talk about Winter Jam!

We couldn’t be more excited for this artist lineup, which features Anne Wilson, Colton Dixon, KB, Micah Tyler and more! You can head to our website for information on how YOU can win passes! https://www.wnzr.fm/winterjam-2025-wnzr

Plus, TobyMac has a new album on the way, as if we needed more of a reason to get excited…

TobyMac Releases ‘God Did It’ From Upcoming Album ‘Heaven On My Mind’

It releases March 7th, and that date can’t come soon enough…

“There’s a river that delivers me to freedom
And the current of His mercy brings restoration
If my wounds could tell one story
Let it be a testimony
That You don’t leave me where I’ve been”

A stumper today! Next week’s “Song Poetry” will be worth two Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

January 14, 2025 0

The simplicity of claiming this: God is Good.

I probably need Monday Motivation as much as anyone today. My week has started well, but to be honest, I’m just tired of bad news. Maybe you’re feeling it, too. 2025 has not started as any of us expected. New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, the snow, the cold, family and friends dealing with health struggles. So today (and every day) I’m claiming this truth and this song from Francesca Battistelli: God is Good.

Joy comes, tears fall
I’m learning there is beauty in it all
It’s not hard to find it, you just have to look
Oh, God is good

I’ve said Hellos and goodbyes
and I’ve held my friends while they’ve cried
Tasted bitter and sweet
Those moments between
Oh, He’s had his hand on everything

Other than chocolate chip, name a popular cookie:
1 – Oreo (51 votes)
2- Oatmeal (22)
T2 – Sugar cookies (22)
4 – Peanut butter
5 – Girl Scout cookies

Congratulations to Lisa from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Brandon from Mount Vernon!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

January 13, 2025 0

NZ Top 10 for 1/10/25

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

10. For KING + COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [new this week]
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
7. Andrew Ripp – Loves Got A Way
6. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up
4. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [5th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [6th week at #1]

New Music Friday – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Katy Nichole – When I Fall

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

January 10, 2025 0

Lift Up A Song Of Praise!

We all love music. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t. It’s a beautiful thing when music blends incredible with words of truth and worship. And that’s exactly the kind of music we love playing for you right here on WNZR! Today for Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, we decided to take a listen to the stories and inspirations behind songs of praise and worship.

From biblical truths of God unending faithfulness to the strength of a courageous mother, artists like Elevation Worship and Unsung Hero shared the inspirational and touching stories that inspired their work!

Continue praying for the people and city of Los Angeles as they face intense wild fires. Incredible teams, like God’s Pit Crew, are over in California leading the effort to fight the fires, repair damage and bring people to safety. If you would like to support God’s Pit Crew and their efforts, they are a reputable and trustworthy operation that will use your donation to help save lives. You can donate by heading to GodsPitCrew.org or calling (434) 836-4472.

Another stumper today! Next week’s Name That Tune will be worth THREE Watts Restaurant gift cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

January 9, 2025 0

Back to School Anxiety, And How To Overcome It.

According to a study conducted in 2023, 87% of parents of children under the age of 18 say the back-to-school season causes them stress and anxiety. Maybe that’s what your child is dealing with today. If that’s the case, today for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive we want to share encouragement for you and your child.

It is okay to feel these feelings
Remember that no matter where you go, GOD IS WITH YOU! Isaiah 41:10
There are things out of your control, and that is okay, because God ultimately IS! Deuteronomy 31:8
If you trust in the Lord, He will make your path straight! Proverbs 3:5-6

As you go about your days this new school year, keep God’s truth close to your heart!

-I was born January 8, 1935

-Born in Tupelo, MS

-I was known as the king of Rock and Roll, rising to prominence in the 50s.

-I released #1 singles such as “Hound Dog”, Jailhouse Rock” and “Stuck on You”

I am…Elvis Presley!

Congratulations to Kylie from Danville, she wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

January 8, 2025 0

New Year, New Music!

2024 wrapped up just one week ago, and 2025 brings forth a lot of anticipation for new music! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we shared new albums, new singles and more!

NEEDTOBREATHE closed out 2024 with the release of a live album! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/12/27.NEEDTOBREATHESurpriseFanswithNewLiveAlbumRelease.asp

TobyMac has new music on the way, with his single ‘God Did It’ releasing this Friday!

“I wanna dance like David
I wanna faith like Paul
I wanna sing like Silas tearing down the prison walls
I wanna face that fire
It won’t burn me though
God’s got my back Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego”

Those are the lyrics to ‘That’s Who I Praise’ by Brandon Lake! Congratulations to Janelle Wells for naming the right song! She wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card today!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

January 7, 2025 0

Beauty? On a day like today?

On a snowy Monday coming out of the New Year, it might be really tough to think of beauty. Cold, snow, ice, slush, mixed with plows, cars, trucks and snow blowers might not be our idea of beautiful…so today’s Monday Motivation comes from artist Dan Bremnes and his song ‘Beautiful,’ which has nothing to do with external beauty, but the beauty that comes from a life renewed in Christ.

Dan cites the inspiration for the song from one of his favorite verses, 2 Corinthians 5:17 which says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” He shares: “I wrote this song a few years ago when I came back to God as a prodigal. I was a wounded and a broken person and God really took my life and changed it. He made something new out of it. I hope when people hear this song that their reminded of the work God has started in their life and the work that God continually does.”

Name something that you might associate with a bookstore other than books.

Magazines (23)
Greeting cards (21)
DVDs, records or CD’s (20)
Coffee (19)
Chairs or reading areas (17)

Congratulations to Regina from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

January 6, 2025 0

The NZ Top 10 of 2024!

Praise the Lord it’s Friday and Happy 2025! Today’s our annual year-end show where we showcase this past year’s Top 10. Thanks to Traven and Marcy for providing this additional data!

10. Katy Nichole ft. Naomi Raine – My God Can

(Peaked at #3 for 6 weeks, spent 28 weeks on the chart.)

9. Housefires ft. JWLKRS – I Thank God

(Peaked at #1 for 8 weeks starting in December 2023 and lasting into February 2024. In total, the song spent 36 weeks on the chart.)

8. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (#1 for 5 weeks)

(Peaked at #1 for 5 weeks, with a total 25 weeks on the chart so far.)

7. Josh Baldwin & Jenn Johnson – Made For More

(Josh Baldwin’s FIRST #1, remaining there for 4 weeks. It spent 35 weeks on the chart.)

6. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings

(Seph Schlueter’s debut hit. Peaked at #1 for 4 weeks, spent 38 weeks on the chart.)

5. Jeremy Camp – These Days

(Peaked at #2 for 5 weeks, spent 28 weeks on the chart.)

4. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying

(Peaked at #2 for 2 weeks, spent 32 weeks on the chart.)

3. TobyMac – Faithfully

(Released in 2023, peaking at #1 for 8 weeks in February 2024; spent 34 weeks on the chart.)

2. Tauren Wells & Davies. – Take It All Back (4 weeks straight at #1)

(Peaked at #1 for 4 weeks straight, spent 31 weeks on the chart.)

1. Elevation Worship – Praise (12 weeks straight at #1)

(Peaked at #1 for 12 weeks straight on the Christian AC Airplay chart, spending 32 weeks on that chart…appearances across Christian Billboard Charts totaled THIRTY WEEKS at #1.

New Music Friday adds this week:

Brandon Heath – Gospel Truth