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NZ Top 10 for 10/25/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Megan Woods – The Truth
7. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise
6. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More (spent 4 weeks at #1 from 9/6-9/27)
5. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
4. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me (spent 1 week at #1 on 10/4)
3. Cody Carnes – Take You at Your Word
2. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (spent 2 weeks at #1 10/11 and 10/18)
1. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Jordan Feliz – Praise God for That

Steven Curtis Chapman – Do It Again

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Miracles In Everyday Life!

Once again, it’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive! Miracles can happen in everyday life, and we talked about them!

We shared the story of a close friend miraculously being saved from a truck colliding into her while spinning out on black ice. Not only that, when she found a woman having an asthma attack in a car stuck in front of her, an EMT in a red sports car happened to drive by…stopping and helping them! Absolutely crazy…but a total miracle only by God’s grace!

Verse of the day: Psalm 20:7 “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.”

Put your trust in the eternal God, not the things of this world.

Today’s track was a MercyMe classic, with “I Can Only Imagine”. Congratulations to Julie from Frazeysburg for naming the right tune…she wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Cake? Or Pie? Who Knew?

Boston Cream Pie? Is it? Today America celebrates one of the tastiest, but confusing desserts out there!

Is it pie? Or is it cake? Anne Byrn’s boonk, ‘American Cake,’ says Boston Cream Pie was created in 1856 by Armenian-French chef Mossburg Sanzian at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. The cake consisted of (from the menu) two layers of French butter sponge cake filled with thick custard and brushed with a rum syrup; its side was coated with the same custard overlaid with toasted sliced almonds, and the top coated with chocolate fondant.

So, what’s your favorite cake? What’s the worst? Here is a summary of what you told us!

BEST:
Chocolate cake donuts
Devil’s Food with caramel, brown sugar, or peanut butter icing
Carrot cake with buttercream or cream cheese icing
White wedding cake with buttercream or chocolate icing
German Chocolate cake
Red Velvet cake
Red Velvet cheesecake
4-layer black walnut cake
Boston Cream Pie
Pineapple upside-down cake
Dairy Queen Ice Cream cake

WORST:
boxed fruit cake
vanilla cake with vanilla icing
urinal cakes LOL (that’s from former WNZR DJ Patrick)

  • I was born on October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa
  • I showed an early interest in entertainment, performing magic tricks and ventriloquism during my childhood.
  • I attended the University of Nebraska and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
  • After the war, I returned and earned a degree in radio and speech.
  • I gained national prominence as the host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC for 30 years!
  • In my career, I won six Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.

I am Johnny Carson! Congratulations to Ken from Newark, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Your Favorite Artists Hit The Big Screen!

We’re back for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we’re so excited, because our favorite artists have been hitting both the big and silver screen!

Elevation Worship performed their hit single “Praise” on NBC’s “The Today Show”: https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/elevation-worship-performs-praise-on-nbcs-the-today-show/

For King + Country brings us an early Christmas gift with their theatrical production of A Drummer Boy Christmas coming to theaters across the US December 5-9!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/for-king-country-to-give-early-christmas-gift.html

While Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham give you a behind the scenes of their Summer Worship Nights Tour in “For The One: A Tour Documentary, coming to theaters October 27-29. Tickets are available now on fathomevents.com!

“But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I’ll raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away”

These lyrics belong to Casting Crown’s 2006 hit, “Praise You In This Storm”. Congratulations to Esther from Mount Vernon for correctly naming the song, she wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Running back to the table, back to our hope!

Seph Schlueter’s (SHLEE-tur) new song, ‘Running Back to You,’ is our Monday Motivation song today. The Erie, Ohio native shares this about his latest release:
“This song is one of wanting people to understand the joy and freedom that comes from knowing the Gospel, knowing what Jesus did. The Gospel literally means good news, but for too much of the church, we think it’s just okay news. But this is the best news ever!
Romans tells us the Gospel is the power of salvation to all who believe that it literally brought us from death to life, from slavery to freedom, and we get to live in that reality now. And it’s so exciting, it’s such a joyful thing. And so, ‘Running Back To You’ is a reminder that no matter where we’ve been, no matter how far we’ve wandered, the beauty of the Gospel is that we have a God who welcomes us in with open arms, who calls us back to the table, and who still loves us.”

Let’s come back to the table…and come back to hope!

Name an animal that would be very quiet if you kept it as a pet:

Snake (28 votes)
Fish (26)
Cat (17)
Lizard (12)
Worm (5)
Tarantula and Bat (3 each)

Congratulations to Amma from Mount Gilead, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 10/18/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
9. CeCe Winans – That’s My King
8. Megan Woods – The Truth
7. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise
6. Cody Carnes – Take You at Your Word
5. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
4. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More (spent 4 weeks at #1 from 9/6-9/27)
3. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me (spent 1 week at #1 on 10/4)
2. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It
1. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Mac Powell – I Love Jesus

Thanks for listening!
-Joe

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Good News…And Some Prayer Requests

It’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had a lot to share! From stories about a little girl’s drawing to a couple creating a special kitchen to help those needing to care for loved ones, we loved sharing some stories of encouragement and hope!

To read the full story about the little girl who’s drawing inspired a City Council, click here: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/girl-submits-a-drawing-to-upgrade-playground-for-little-kids-and-the-city-hall-built-it/

For the story on a couple creating a special kitchen, check it out here: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/chinese-couple-honored-for-their-cancer-kitchen-that-gives-carers-a-space-to-cook-for-their-loved-ones/

We are also asking for special prayer and thoughts with some of our close friends of the station going through some tough times. Please keep them in your mind and heart.

Today’s track for name that tune was ‘That’s Who I Praise’ by Brandon Lake. Congratulations to Jon from Mount Vernon for guessing the correct song! He wins the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Take Your Parents to Lunch!

It’s National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive! We talked about the best spots for lunch, or any meal that is, with your parents! There’s a lot, including your sponsor for the All-Request Drive Home, Watts Restaurant in Utica!

With the hustle of life, it’s always a great idea to slow down and take the time to sit down with loved ones while enjoying a good meal. Let us know your favorite lunch spots here!: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1082205637239564&set=a.392606606199474

–I was born October 16, in Las Vegas Nevada

–I skipped my final two years of high school, earned my GED, and played College Baseball at the University of Southern Nevada

-I made my MLB debut in 2012, quickly earning the NL Rookie of the Year award. During my time with the Nationals, I garnered an NL MVP award in 2015 and was selected for multiple All-Star games.

-In 2019, I signed a 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies; one of the largest in MLB history at the time. With the Phillies, I won my second NL MVP award in 2021 and led the team to the World Series in 2022

I am…MLB Star Bryce Harper! Congratulations to Donald from Fredericktown for guessing correctly and winning the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Forrest Frank Takes Over!

It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and a Tik Tok sensation/artist took over the show’s news for today. Forrest Frank, your 2024 Dove Awards New Artist of the Year, has made a massive impact this year in both Christian and secular Media, and is dedicating it all to the Lord!

While giving his speech for receiving New Artist of the Year at the 2024 Dove Awards, Frank stated that, “it’s borderline hilarious that He would use someone like me to do this work…but I guess He does love to use the least qualified,” he continued. “Or maybe it’s the prayers & generational blessings, idk…but I don’t deserve this. I’m just out here doing what I love and He keeps providing. Thank you for listening and sharing and supporting. Let’s do this forever.”

You can read more about Frank and his impact here!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/tiktok-sensation-forrest-frank-takes-on-music-industry-for-christ.html

“To anyone who ever lost your way
To everyone who ever felt ashamed
Here’s a song for all the broken hearted“

These lyrics belong to “Getting Started” by Jeremy Camp, and congratulations to Gab from Mount Vernon for guessing the right song! He wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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