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Fun facts for this week…

Today’s Who Knews:

  • today in 1908, President Teddy Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon as a national monument
  • the Grand Canyon National Park covers 1,217,403 acres
  • tomorrow (Thu 1/12) is National Hot Tea Day
  • it takes around 2,000 tiny leaves to make one pound of finished tea
  • this week is also the anniversary of Thomas Paine’s pro-independence pamphlet, ‘Common Sense.’ It was published six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed
  • I was born January 11, 1963 in Winona, Minnesota
  • I started training to swim when I was 9 years old
  • I competed for the first time at nationals in 1976
  • I would have swam in five events in the 1980 Olympics, but the US boycotted the Games
  • I enrolled at the University of Florida and kept training
  • I captained the US Women’s Swim Team in the 1984 Olympics and won 3 gold medals
  • When I retired, I held five world records and 63 American records
  • I married Mark Stockwell, an Australian swimmer who also attended Florida
  • I now hold dual citizenship in the US and Australia

I am…Tracy Caulkins

Congratulations to Dawn from Fredericktown, who wins the CeCe Winans CD, ‘Believe for It.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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First New Songs of 2023!

Seems like we just entered 2022, but here we are at a brand new number…2023!

Today, I shared our first 3 new songs to the WNZR playlists for the new year.

Casting Crowns – Desert Road

Brandon Lake – Gratitude

Blessing Offor – Believe

Also, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes are taking “The Blessing Tour” to the west coast! Read all about it here.

It’s the song of the redeemed
Rising from the African plain

It’s the song of the forgiven
Drowning out the Amazon rain

Congratulations to Jeff of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing this week’s song was He Reigns by Newsboys! Jeff wins a Zach Williams Deluxe CD!

Thanks for listening,

Jonathon

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New week, new wisdom

How are you building your house? As we approach this week, Xochtil Dixon reminds us of how we can struggle if we build our house on anything other than the solid rock:

“Jesus knew the futility of building a house on sand. After warning the disciples to be wary of false prophets, He assured them that loving obedience demonstrates wisdom (Matthew 7:15–23). He said that everyone who hears His words and “puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (v. 24). The one who hears God’s words and chooses not to put them into practice, however, is “like a foolish man who built his house on sand” (v. 26).

When circumstances feel like shifting sands burying us under the weight of affliction or worries, we can place our hope in Christ, our Rock. He will help us develop resilient faith built on the unshakable foundation of His unchanging character.”

Author Mike Wittmer also encourages us to choose joy when we think from an ‘eternal’ perspective. Read more here.

Name something kids just love to jump on:

1 – the bed (71 votes)
2 – trampoline (20)
3 – couch (5)
4 – pile of leaves (4)

Congratulations to Heather from Howard, who won the Austin French CD ‘Wide Open.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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NZ Top 10 for 1/6/23

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

10. Crowder f/Dante Bowe – God Really Loves Us
9. Zach Williams – Heart of God
8. for King and Country f/Jordin Sparks – Love Me Like I Am
7. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
6. Mac Powell – New Creation
5. MercyMe – Then Christ Came
4. Rachael Lampa f/TobyMac – Perfectly Loved
3. Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in This Story
2. Elevation Worship – Same God
1. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat (3rd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY adds this week:

Brandon Lake – Gratitude

Casting Crowns – Desert Road

Blessing Offor – Believe

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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2023: Try curbing the criticism

From author Kimya Loder in Our Daily Bread:

“We’ve learned to publicly criticize everything from the beliefs people hold to the clothes they wear. The reality, however, is that a critical and unloving attitude doesn’t align with who God has called us to be as believers in Jesus. While there will be times when we have to deal with disagreement, the Bible reminds us that as believers we’re to always conduct ourselves with “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12). Instead of being harshly critical, even of our enemies, God urges us to “bear with each other and forgive one another if [we have] a grievance” (v. 13).

This treatment isn’t limited to the people whose lifestyles and beliefs we agree with. Even when it’s difficult, may we extend grace and love to everyone we encounter as Christ guides us, recognizing that we’ve been redeemed by His love.”

Maybe 2023 can become the year we push back against the social media and gossip culture of criticism…and start leaning on the fruits of the spirit.

Praise God for this wisdom!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Winter Jam returns to Ohio

The Winter Jam 2023 tour is back and the Ohio dates are SET!

Friday, January 20th – at the Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway Street in Cincinnati
– Jam Nation Doors Open at 4pm
– General Admission Doors Open at 5pm

– Pre-Jam Party starts at 6pm
– Official show starts at 7pm

Saturday, January 28th – at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive in Columbus
– Jam Nation Doors Open at 4pm
– General Admission Doors Open at 5pm

– Pre-Jam Party starts at 6pm
– Official show starts at 6pm

The Winter Jam 2023 Tour Lineup:

  • Jeremy Camp
  • We The Kingdom
  • Andy Mineo
  • Francesca Battistelli (Columbus only)
  • Anne Wilson (Cincinnati only)
  • Disciple
  • Austin French
  • Newsong

At the Pre-Jam Party at 6pm:

  • Thrive Worship
  • Sean Be
  • Renee

Plus speaker:

  • Zane Black

Click here for more!

I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In the darkest night
You are close like no other

Congratulations to Tom of Danville who guessed correctly – Jenn Johnson and ‘Goodness of God.’

He wins a copy of CeCe Winans ‘Believe For It.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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2023 – Here We Go!

Today we shared some New Year Monday Motivation from the authors at Our Daily Bread.

Joe shared ‘Fresh Start Effect’ from Sheridan Voysey. It asks us to look at Colossians 3 as we start the new year. Read it by clicking here.

Dylan shared ‘A Small Start’ from Tom Felten. Find it here!

Name a common candy bar component:

  1. chocolate – 36 votes
  2. peanuts – 22
  3. caramel – 15
  4. almonds – 12
  5. nougat – 10
  6. coconut – 6

Congratulations to Tyler from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the CAIN CD.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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The NZ Top 10 of 2022

Here’s the countdown of your Top 10 of this year!

  1. Katy Nichole – In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)
  2. Jordan Feliz feat. Jonathan Traylor and Mandisa – Jesus Is Coming Back
  3. for King and Country – For God Is With Us
  4. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
  5. TobyMac feat. Blessing Offor – The Goodness
  6. Crowder – In The House
  7. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
  8. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind
  9. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
  10. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler

Thanks for listening and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  • Joe and Dylan
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One heartbeat…

Today I shared several instances of how I’ve experienced the ‘family of God’ in a very real way. We are so grateful for your prayers and kind words as my father-in-law went to be Jesus last week. Dylan and Jonathon held down the studio so I could be with Marcy during this pivotal moment of her life. Your generous response to Knox County’s Food For The Hungry campaign has been incredible as we’ve surpassed $321,600!

I’m so glad to be part of this family…

Kirsten Holmberg shared recently in ‘Our Daily Bread’ about the heartbeat we share when we experience the story of God. Read it by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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