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The one who holds the stars!

Monday Motivation today? Well, this one’s easy as we witness a solar eclipse. Watch this one from Skillet and know that YOU ARE LOVED today!

If You can hold the stars in place
You can hold my heart the same
Whenever I fall away
Whenever I start to break
So here I am, lifting up my heart
To the one who holds the stars

The deepest depths, the darkest nights
Can’t separate, can’t keep me from Your sight
I get so lost, forget my way
But still You love and You don’t forget my name

Name a popular bird found in a zoo.

  1. Parrot (26)
  2. Flamingo (24)
  3. Peacock (22)
  4. Ostrich (17)
  5. Emu (11)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 4/5/24

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

10. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
9. Rend Collective – Hallelujah Anyway
8. Jeremy Canp – These Days
7. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
6. Crowder – Grave Robber
5. Anne Wilson – Strong
4. Phil Wickham – I Believe
3. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
2. TobyMac – Faithfully (spent 8 weeks at #1)
1. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me

Terrian – Honestly, We Just Need Jesus

Thanks for listening!
– Mike and Joe

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Comfort from Scripture!

Mike shared from Lamentations 3:22-23— “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” What a comfort to know that every single day is new with God, no matter what happened the day before. Even for those of us who aren’t morning people, we can have hope and motivation each time the sun rises!

Abby talked through the story of the lame man by the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-17. When this man could not help himself to enter healing, Jesus brought healing to him. This is a comforting reminder of how He comes to us in those moments where we cannot help ourselves! After healing him, verse 14 reveals that “Jesus found him in the temple.” What a powerful image, that immediately after he stood up to walk for the first time, he walked to a place of worship!

The Our Daily Bread for today used the wholesome image of a dad comforting his daughter in the dentist’s office to illustrate how the Father reassures us in crisis. Read it here!

Shout out to Lisa from Mount Gilead for calling in with the answer– “Don’t Lose Heart” by Steven Curtis Chapman! She wins $10 to Watt’s Restaurant for getting the stumper from last week.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Who Knew Wednesday Featuring Nichole Lybarger Knox Public Health Relations Coordinator!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked to Nichole Lybarger who is the Knox Public Health Relations Coordinator. She shares all about Public Health and how you can get involved! We also gave an updated total for Lifeline 2024! Our total is now $80,029! We are so thankful for your generosity! We are blown away at the support that you have given us throughout the years. We are so excited to continue to bring you encouraging music and the encouragement that you deserve.

Here is the link to my conversation with Nichole Lybarger of Knox Public Health:

  • I was born on April 8th, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
  • My parents ran a general store in the town that I grew up in.
  • I was a three-sport athlete at Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Ohio
  • I played college basketball at The Ohio State University where I played with several NBA greats. I am also a part of the only National Championship won by OSU in 1960.
  • I played for the Boston Celtics where I won eight championships.
  • I died on April 25th, 2019, in Jupiter, Florida, at the age of 79.

….I am John Havlicek

Congratulations to Dave of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Powerhouse tour & Red Rocks stream!

Today for Artist Newsday, Mike shared about an upcoming tour with TobyMac, Zach Williams, and MercyMe! Tickets will go on sale for this Fall tour! You can read more about it HERE!

NEEDTOBREATHE‘s Red Rocks concert in May will also be live on the web! Read all about it from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

You were writing the pages
Before I had a name
Before I needed grace, oh
Singing songs of redemption

The song? Rescue Story from Zach Williams. Congratulations to Morgan from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Watts Restaurant in Utica.

We are also SO THRILLED to announce a new Lifeline total – $79,879! Thank you!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Overflowing with gratitude

He is Risen! I Believe It!

Thank you sometimes doesn’t seem enough. We are just blown away again by your faithful giving to Lifeline 2024! We are over $78,000 now! To God be the Glory!

Your partnership means everything to us and we are committed to keep being a place you can call ‘home.’ A place where you can rest and be inspired with the music and programs on WNZR.

Today’s Monday Motivation songs are from our friends Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake:

Name something you might find in a desk drawer.

  1. Pens (29)
  2. Paperclips (24)
  3. Tape (19)
  4. Staples (17)
  5. Sticky notes (11)

Congratulations to April from Mount Gilead, who had the top two guesses and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 3/22/24

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

10. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
9. CAIN – Any More
8. Crowder – Grave Robber
7. Rend Collective – Hallelujah Anyway
6. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
5. Anne Wilson – Strong
4. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
3. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings
2. Phil Wickham – I Believe
1. TobyMac – Faithfully (7th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

for King & Country – Unsung Hero

Lauren Daigle – Be Okay

Thanks for listening!
– Dylan and Joe

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Helping Hands

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike shared Hebrews 11:6— “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” This verse really ties in with this year’s Lifeline theme, “I Believe It.” Our belief is what enables us to draw near to God, and it should be foundational to the way we live our lives. If we fully believe in His existence and seek Him, the reward is great!

We shared the Our Daily Bread devotional for today, which is about “Helping as God Helps Us.” Read it here!

On the theme of helping others, Abby talked about 1 Thessalonians 5:14— “And we urge you, brothers, admonish, the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.” This verse not only encourages us to reach out to those around us, but to consider how everyone is unique in what kind of help they need. Let us be intentional in how we treat people, and keep in mind that they are uniquely created!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Lifeline 2024 and National Ravioli Day!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how Lifeline 2024 is happening next week! I also mentioned how you have a chance to win two tickets to see Lauren Daigle at the Ohio State Fair on July 29th! Listen in TOMORROW on The Morning Thing at 7:30 am and 8:30 am for a chance to win two tickets to see Lauren Daigle at the Ohio State Fair on July 29th! Also, today is National Ravioli Day, so I talked a little bit about that as well. And of course one person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant if they could guess our Who am I? Trivia question.

Here is the link to our website wnzr.fm. You can find out more information about Lifeline 2024 there.

Did you know that 87% of Americans like ravioli? I had no idea. That is very fascinating. To learn more fun facts about National Ravioli Day, click the link HERE. This is a great website to find out what national holidays are today.

  • I was born on March 20th, 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
  • I was one of two children.
  • I earned my bachelor’s degree in music from Rollins College in 1951.
  • I also earned a bachelor’s degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in divinity in 1962. I became a Presbyterian minister a year later in 1963.
  • I began my television career on NBC in New York, before returning to Pittsburgh to work for children’s programming at NET (later became PBS).
  • I had this famous children’s tv show on PBS that ran from 1968 to 2001.
  • I died on February 27th, 2003, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at the age of 74.

…I am Fred Rogers (AKA Mister Rogers)

Congratulations to Martha of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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