Here is your top 10 countdown for this final week of October!
10. Lauren Daigle – Let It Be A Hallelujah 9. Seph Schlueter – Won’t Start Now 8. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – I Know A Name 7. Emerson Day – Get Behind Me 6. Jeremy Camp – No Survivors 5. Hope Darst – Mighty Name Of Jesus 4. Jamie MacDonald – Left It In The River 3. Crowder – STILL 2. Phil Wickham – What An Awesome God (previously #1 for 12 weeks) 1. Josiah Queen f/Brandon Lake – Can’t Steal My Joy
On this beautiful Praise Thursday, we shared inspiring worship music, gave devotions, shared updates, and played a fun game of NTT! Check out our website wnzr.fm!
It’s important for your relationship with Christ to understand yourself. You can’t have any type of long lasting relationship when you don’t put effort in to make it work. It’s important to know that go one can be Christ but we can do our best to be Christ-like. Some people may hold a Christ-like character than others, but that’s why we are Christians, to help and accept others as Christ did for us. Put your full faith in God in his ability to help.
You never know what someone is going through and even the little things matter. Complimenting someone on the sidewalk or in the hallways go a long way. Joel Smallbone, a member of For King & Country, gave a lady a bus ticket and he found out that she only had $30 to her name. Do what you can for people. We all are creations in Christ no matter our separate opinions we are not called to judge. We are called to serve.
This week’s Name That Tune was a stumper, BUT come back next week for a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in tomorrow for the NZ top 10 with Ethan and Joe!
Who Knew Fact Check: National Oatmeal Day! You can celebrate by eating oatmeal in new and creative ways, like trying a savory recipe with cheese, making overnight oats, or baking oatmeal cookies. Try an oatmeal face mask for skin rejuvenation!
Who Knew Fact Check: National Cat Day! You can spend quality time with your own cat by playing or grooming, give treats and new toys, or support cats in need by donating to a local shelter or becoming a foster. You can also share photos and stories of cats online, learn more about cat welfare, or adopt a cat if you’re ready!
Who Knew Fact Check: A snail can sleep for three years? Yes! Some snails can sleep for up to three years by entering a state of dormancy called estivation (to survive heat/drought) or hibernation (to survive cold). They seal themselves inside their shells with a mucus layer to stay moist and protected, slowing their metabolism to survive harsh conditions.
October is almost over, BUT there’s still time to show your pastor appreciation. This Friday during the morning thing is the last drawing along with our GRAND drawing. Go to wnzr.fm to nominate your pastor for Clergy Appreciation Month!
Who am I?
I was born Oct. 29th, 1942, in Daytona Beach, Florida
I had a PBS television show, “The Joy of Painting”, which aired in 1983-1994
I am known for my soothing voice, gentle personality, and calm demeanor
I served our country in 1961 for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force
My most expensive painting is “A Walk in the Woods,” which is valued at $9.85 million
I am… Bob Ross! Congratulations to Kari of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Ethan and Gabriella!
We dug into the weeds a little bit on this week’s Artist News Day. We talked about Jamie MacDonald’s first upcoming studio album, as well as the details regarding MercyMe’s second debut to the silver screen, I Can Only Imagine 2.
Jamie MacDonald, recently signed onto Capitol CMG, announced her first ever album that will be coming out early next year! This self-titled album is scheduled to release on January 23rd, 2026 and will feature well-known favorites heard on WNZR like Desperate and Left It In The River.
You can expect this album to be full of honesty, faith, and healing as we see the story it tells. Jamie is telling listeners, “For over a decade, I’ve held onto God’s promise that I would one day write songs that would first heal me, and then bring healing to others. That time is now.”
You can find her taking some of the songs on her new record while she’s on the road this fall and upcoming spring! She’ll be coming to Ohio with:
Benjamin William Hastings on his At The Heart Of It Tour in Pickerington, Ohio on Friday, November 14th
Chris Tomlin on his Christmas With Chris Tomlin tour in Grove City, Ohio on Friday, December 19th
Phil Wickham on his Song Of The Saints Tour in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, April 17th
If you want to see Jamie live at any of these events, you can get tickets by going to the Concerts page on our website here!
We talked about MercyMe’s sequel to their box office hit, I Can Only Imagine last week, and earlier last week we got to take a look at their movie as they released the first trailer to I Can Only Imagine 2.
In this trailer, we see some of the struggles Bart goes through as he becomes a father. We also get a look at Bart’s new mentor, Tim Timmons, some struggles that he deals with, and how God uses him to help Bart as he learns how to be a good dad to his son Sam.
All of that and more is seen on their new trailer!
Here were this week’s lyrics for Song Poetry!
The truth of its nature It’s always give and never take It flows with that freedom Surrendering itself away Carves canyons through stone Tells the rivers to run home
This week’s Song Poetry was a stumper! If you think you know the song title and artist of these lyrics, tune in next week for a chance to win two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
We love getting to start our week off with some Monday Motivation for you! We took a look at some encouraging and uplifting songs during The Afternoon Drive! Here’s what we talked about:
Gabriella’s Monday motivation was Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst: When feeling weak, remember that God’s power is shown in weakness.
Joes Monday Motivation was Won’t Start Now by Seph Schlueter:He has never failed in the past and will not fail them in the future.
We also played Family Feud for our Mystery Monday!
If Batman went broke, what Bat-item would he sell?
Batmobile (81)
Batcave (9)
Batcopter (2)
Batcycle (2)
Batplane (2)
Congratulations to Brylan of Mount Vernon for guessing the top two answers correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday with Ethan and Xander!
Praise the Lord It’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Zach Williams – Jesus Loves 9. Seph Schlueter – Won’t Start Now 8. Jamie MacDonald – Left It In The River 7. Jeremy Camp – No Survivors 6. Hope Darst – Mighty Name Of Jesus 5. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – I Know A Name 4. Crowder – STILL 3. Emerson Day – Get Behind Me 2. Josiah Queen f/Brandon Lake – Can’t Steal My Joy (4th week at #2) 1. Phil Wickham – What An Awesome God (12th week at #1)
On this beautiful Praise Thursday, we shared inspiring worship music, gave devotions, shared updates, and played a fun game of NTT! Check out our website wnzr.fm!
Many people have been in a difficult position. You can’t control what people say or do, but you can control how you react. As followers of Christ, it’s our duty to not fight fire with fire. Kindness triumphs when those who’ve received it from God share it generously with others as the Spirit helps them. 1 Peter 3:8-12 (NIV): “When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us.”
Most of us have heard “don’t bite the hand that feeds you,” the same is true in your relationship with God. God has a plan for us, but most of us try to go on our own path. God’s path’s are trustworthy, for He loves us and has our best interests at heart. Psalm 32:6-11 (NIV): “I will instruct… you in the way you should go… with my loving eye on you.”
This month is a time to honor our local pastors and their commitment to families in our community. Tell us why you love your pastor. Go online to wnzr.fm and click on the “Clergy Appreciation Month” banner. Nominate your pastor at www.wnzr.fm TODAY!
This week’s Name That Tune was “The Love I Have For You” by Colton Dixon. Congratulations to Jennifer of Centerburg for taking home TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in tomorrow for The NZ Top 10 with Joe and Ethan!
Who Knew fact checks– National make a dog’s day. We use this day to ensure that the dogs around us enjoy themselves as best as possible.
Who Knew fact checks: National nut day. It was created by Liberation Foods Company to encourage the public to choose healthier snack options. This is your day for nutty fun!
Who Knew fact checks: National smart is cool day. Recognizes, appreciates, and celebrates being smart!
October is almost over, BUT there’s still time to show your pastor appreciation. Go to wnzr.fm to nominate your pastor for Clergy Appreciation Month!
Who am I?
I was born on this day in 1938 in Stamford, Connecticut.
I’m known for my role as Emmett “Doc” Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy.
I also played Uncle Fester in The Addams Family films. Jim Ignatowski in the TV series Taxi.
I have won three Primetime Emmy Awards.
I have won 13 awards overall in my career.
I am…Christopher Lloyd! Congratulations to Theresa of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Ethan and Gabriella!
Today on Artist Newsday we talked about where you can see some of your favorite artists on tour. If you love seeing and hearing your favorite WNZR artists live, you can go to wnzr.fm/concerts and see all the places where you can catch your favorite artists hitting the road!
After coming out with a new record, Wonder + Awe, last August, MercyMe are going out on the road this Spring to bring you some of their new favorites from this album on The Wonder + Awe Tour! Of course, they’ll be performing some of your favorites from previous albums!
Joining the band on the road will be their friends Big Daddy Weave, alongside Sam Wesley and Tim Timmons, who play a huge role in MercyMe’s upcoming movie! If you want to learn more about the heart behind this tour and what to expect from it, click here!
The band will be arriving at Toledo, Ohio on Thursday, March 19th! Ticket Information can be found here!
MercyMe’s Wonder + Awe tour will be connected with their upcoming theatrical release of I Can Only Imagine 2, which you can see in theatres February 20!
Returning to the silver screen with a sequel, this movie will dive deep into Bart’s life after MercyMe’s breakout hit, I Can Only Imagine, skyrocketed the band’s popularity. You’ll see Bart face as his past as he tries to be a father to his son, Sam. A big mentor in Bart’s life, Tim Timmons (played by Milo Ventimiglia from This Is Us), enters Bart’s life as the band goes on their biggest tour to date!
To read the full synopsis and stay updated for this upcoming movie, click here!
Anne Wilson’s third studio album, Stars, is out now! This record features 12 new songs, with one we hear on WNZR called God Story! You can learn more about this new album here!
This new release is being supported by her upcoming headline tour, called The Stars Tour, which is stopping in Akron, Ohio! It’s 90% sold out, so if you want to grab tickets, you still have some time!
Anne will be at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio on Friday, November 21! You can get tickets here!
Here were this week’s lyrics for Song Poetry:
Well, I find myself daydreamin’ Like never before There’s joy and pain, like sun and rain Through every open door
Rene from Mount Vernon came sliding in at the last second during today’s show and snagged a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica! She correctly guessed the song title and artist, which were Heaven On My Mind by TobyMac.
Tune in on Wednesday for fun facts and a game of Who Am I? on Who Knew Wednesday!
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