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New Contests THIS WEEK!!!

Today on Monday Motivation we gave inspiration through scripture and classes, had TWO contests for  The MercyMe “Even If You Can Only Imagine” Contest, along with our family feud style question for Mystery Monday! Here’s what we talked about:

Joe’s Motivation: Honor. Honorable leaders live up to their commitments. Heart. Leading from the heart cannot be feigned or coached. Humility. What’s the most important attribute people look for in their managers and leaders? A study of most admired CEOs cited humility as the number- one factor—their willingness to accept and admit their flaws. Humor. People love leaders who display a sense of humor. When you poke fun at yourself, our cheater meters swing toward “trust.” If love is the universal language, then humor is the universal trust builder. We should lead just like Christ did.

Gabriella’s Motivation: To treat yourself as if you were someone you are responsible for helping is, instead, to consider what would be truly good for you. This is not “what you want.” It is also not “what would make you happy.” You need to consider the future and think, “What might my life look like if I were caring for myself properly? What career would challenge me and render me productive and helpful, so that I could shoulder my share of the load, and enjoy the consequences?

We will play MercyMe Name That Tune and give you a chance to win passes to see the movie I Can Only Imagine 2. We are also giving away the book “Even If – Trusting God Through The Fire” – the Official Book for I Can Only Imagine 2, written by Lead Singer Bart Millard and his wife Shannon Millard. We will give you a chance to win with MercyMe Trivia. Even If is the inspiration behind the major motion picture I Can Only Imagine 2. This true story of heartache and hope from MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, and his wife, Shannon, shows us how even our deepest wounds can become doorways to God’s grace. Information about the book Even If and the movie I Can Only Imagine 2 is available on our blog  TheMorningThing.com and wnzrdrive.com. Even If is the inspiration behind the major motion picture I Can Only Imagine 2. This true story of heartache and hope from MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, and his wife, Shannon, shows us how even our deepest wounds can become doorways to God’s grace. Purchase Even If now at a great price wherever books are sold https://davidccook.org/books/even-if/ Congratulations to Randell and Karen for winning our contests Today!

Name a reason a man might decide to get rid of his toupee. 

  1. Bald is cool 
  1. Got a new one 
  1. Confident/secure 
  1. Hair grew back 
  1. Old/grungy 
  1. Blows/falls off 
  1. Looks silly/fake

Congratulations to Pam of Newark 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 GameTime Tuesday with Xander and Ethan!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Spread Love and Prayer!!

For ending relationships focus on spiritual well-being, alignment with biblical values, and maintaining peace .When there is any lack of peace/internal disquiet, unsafety, hindrance to spiritual growth, unequal yoking, unrepentant behavior/bad character, lack of clear guidance/confirmation, you need to rethink the relationship and talk about it or LEAVE!! You should be seeking God’s will, focus on holiness, and prioritizing God over worldly relationships.

Joe’s Monday Motivation: You might’ve felt lost or helpless and that’s never the case. You aren’t powerless if you have a plan. One way to help fight against feeling powerless is have a plan for prayer. Read the Bible and think about things YOU can pray about. Have three things ready to go to prayer about yourself, have three things you can pray about that are stressing you, and have three things that you can pray about for other people close to you or people you think about. God is our ARMERED tank.

You could win a fabulous prize from February 2nd through 12th! Each day of the contest, our DJs will select Valentine’s gifts to put in the WNZR Valentine’s box. During The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive, the DJs will give a cue to call 740-397-WNZR (9697). Caller #5 gets the chance to answer a Valentine’s question to win a prize. Congratulations to Trevor of Saint Louisville for taking home a $10 gift card to Dancing Bee Market & Studio and getting registered for the grand drawing!

Name a famous David: 

  1. David from the Bible (40) 
  1. David Letterman (11) 
  1. David Copperfield (7) 
  1. David Niven (6) 
  1. David Hasselhoff (6) 
  1. Dave Chappelle (6

Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the top two answers correctly and taking home TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Gamete Tuesday with Ethan and Joe!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Find Purpose in Solitude!!

On this Monday Motivation we shared scripture to keep you moving! Plus we had our Mystery Monday, Family Feud question AND we started Spread The Love Giveaway! Here’s what we talked about:

Always remember when you’re lost, God is with you. You are never truly alone and you are actively being sought by God. If you can’t hear his voice speaking with you, find peace in solitude. There is a purpose in solitude and if you have struggles quieting the noise do a five minute prep to get ready for solitude. Always remember there is direction in solitude and God always has a plan for YOU!

Are we listening to God, THE CREATURE’S words or are we listening to false truths? The bible talks about communication many times and there is a war between grace and deceit. We have to look into the words we trust because some words are hallow truths and aren’t God’s truth. Grace wins every time. Words carry a powerful tune and direction. It is vital we fully listen to words so we can hear exactly what is being said. God wants to enlighten us, but the devil wants to deceive us. More importantly are we speaking the truth or are our opinions taking over? Listen to God’s word to get the full story and redirect your focus.

You could win a fabulous prize from February 2nd through 12th! Each day of the contest, our DJs will select Valentine’s gifts to put in the WNZR Valentine’s box. During The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive, the DJs will give a cue to call 740-397-WNZR (9697). Caller #5 gets the chance to answer a Valentine’s question to win a prize. Congratulations to Jeffery of Utica for taking home a $10 gift certificate to Dancing Bee Market and Studio in Mount Vernon and getting registered for our Grand Prize Drawing!

We had a stumper for this week’s Mystery Monday: Name a famous David.

Come back next week for a chance to win Two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday with Ethan and Xander!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Life Centered on GOD!!

On this week’s Monday Motivation Joe and Gabriella focused on how important having a God centered life is. Plus we did our Winter Jam Artist Trivia and our Mystery Monday! Here’s what we talked about:

Joe’s Motivation: We need to have God in the center of our life. Changing the perspective on our lives and understanding that life WILL be miserable when God is not the center of the life. The song “Center” by Bethel Music is a great worship song about centering God in your life. Place Jesus at the core of life because Jesus needs to be your focus, reflecting biblical calls to love God wholeheartedly and live for His glory, “You, be the center of it all”!

Gabriella’s Motivation: Taking apart 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)-“Things which are seen are temporal”: – Our bodies, possessions, status, and suffering will eventually pass away. “Things which are not seen are eternal”: God’s presence, love, truth, the inner spiritual self, and the future hope of heaven, which are everlasting. Focusing on the Unseen: Paul urges Christians to train their minds and hearts to focus on these eternal truths, not worldly gain. It’s all about perspective focus on the unseen promises of God, knowing that temporary struggles are producing an eternal weight of glory!

Congratulation to Justin of Mount Vernon for guessing our artist Trivia correctly and taking home a pair of Winter Jam passes home!

Name a question people ask their dogs. 

  1. Wanna eat/treat? (37) 
  1. Wanna go out (24) 
  1. How are you? (9) 
  1. What do you want? (5) 

Congratulations to Pat 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 with Ethan and Xander for Artist Newsday and Gametime Tuesday!

Thanks for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Pure hearts and LEGOs!?!

For Monday Motivation and Mystery Monday we shared wonderful insight on how to have a pure heart and how to cleanse yourself. Along with our Family Feud Question! Here’s what we shared:

Jesus said “blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”. Everything there is in life comes out of your heart and if you have a pure heart you will have a pure life. How do you get a pure heart? Engage in Gods word, surrender your life to Christ, practice faith, be quick to repent and confess sins, and share the gospel to everyone you can.

Meditation is like letting the gospel simmer. Let the word of God stay with you when you are studying the Bible. During this 21 day fast, decide what you want to fast from, it doesn’t have to be from food. Remember to Study the bible and let it stay in your heart through this time.

Starting this Thursday we’ll be doing a fun giveaway! Listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive for your chance to win Passes to WinterJam 2026! During the weeks of 1/12 and 1/19, you will have a chance to answer WinterJam Artist Trivia to win!!

Name something you build with blocks.

  1. Tower
  2. House
  3. Castle (20 votes)
  4. Bridge (10 votes)
  5. Car (5 votes)

Congratulations to Amy of Howard for guessing the top two answers correctly and taking home TWO $5 gift cards to Watts restaurant tin Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday with Ethan and Xander!

Thanks for listening!!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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Resolutions?!

Renew your soul in Christ, focus on God’s purpose, find strength in Him rather than worldly efforts, and live out faith through obedience, prayer, and service, use the fresh start to put off the old self and put on the new self created in righteousness.

One of the ways you can focus on God is through fasting. It doesn’t have to be giving up food, it can be taking a break from social media, quitting a bad habit, ect. The 21 day fast and the Daniel fast are great ways to get close to God.

Pray for Venezuela, pray for our leaders and pray for Venezuela leaders. Over 8 million people have left Venezuela due to the attacks. We have the power of prayer!

We had a stumper for this weeks Mystery Monday: Name something you build with blocks. Come back next week for a chance to take home TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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New Year – Better Values!!

What has God been teaching you in 2025? Where is He calling you to grow in the year ahead? How might He be inviting you to participate more fully in His kingdom work?

Reflecting is about pausing long enough to hear God’s voice, to realign our hearts with His purposes, and to step forward with renewed faith and intentionality. why does biblical reflection matter? Unlike secular goal-setting that focuses on self-improvement, Christian reflection centers on God’s work in us and through us. When we reflect through the lens of Scripture, we’re not just looking backward or forward—we’re looking upward, asking God to reveal His perspective on our lives and His plans for us. Have a healthy reflection on the year that is past, and consideration of the opportunities he has for us in the year ahead.

Read Bible stories with your family, memorize verses with actions, pray daily, help others, be kind peacemakers, and serve at church, turning faith into exciting, tangible goals using crafts, games, and family time to make it stick! Memory Verse Challenge: Learn a new, short Bible verse each month using hand motions or songs, displaying it on a family board. Bible Story Time: Pick a children’s Bible and read a story together weekly, discussing what was learned about God. Daily Prayer Jar: Write down prayer requests (for self, family, friends, the world) and draw one to pray for each day. Pray with Your Family: Start with the Lord’s Prayer or grace before meals, showing kids prayer is normal and accessible. For more resolutions click HERE!

  1. Start your day with a life-giving Bible verse. 
  2. Delete one hurtful word or phrase from your vocabulary, then replace it with something more constructive. Tip: Don’t forget to remove it from your thoughts about yourself, too.
  3. take five minutes to rest and reflect every day. 
  4. Be more generous with your smiles. They look good on you!
  5. Permit yourself to take a break. Find time to take a vacation (or staycation)
  6. Set a daily alarm on your phone to remind you to take a moment to pray for someone
  7. Call a family member every week.
  8. Find a new way to compliment someone you care about each day
  9. Test the boundaries of your comfort zone by trying something new. Baby steps are okay
  10. As you leave the house each day, ask God to guide your thoughts, your words, and your steps
    • For more resolutions click HERE!

20 the Countdown is celebrating the Top Christian Songs of 2025 this weekend on the show! They will bring you their list of the Top 20 Songs of this past year, plus share some special memories as celebrate 2025 and look forward to 2026! 

Join us for a special Morning Thing on Wednesday, December 31st. We will celebrate the New Year by counting down the TOP 30 songs of 2025. Join special host, Traven Griffith, WNZR’s Music Director for this special show. Visit  www.wnzr.fm for more information!

Name something people do at exactly 12:00 AM on New Year’s Eve. 

  1. Kiss your partner
  1. Shout “Happy New Year!” 
  1. Make a toast  
  1. Blow noisemakers
  1. Throw confetti

Congratulations to Isabella of Mount Vernon for guessing our top two answers correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Gametime Tuesday with Ethan and Gabriella!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Gabriella Stanley 🙂

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Christmas Motivation This Monday!

Christmas is less than one week away! With that, we have some Christmas-themed Monday Motivation for you!

Ethan’s home church had their night of worship this past Sunday! The theme of the night was “Comfort & Joy.” The whole night started off with MercyMe’s version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen!

We’re reminded that Jesus came down to earth to seek and save the lost! The Prince of Peace was humbly born in a manger so that we could be saved by Him! There is no place you can go that Jesus can’t find you!

Gabriella talked about the inner feelings we may have around the Christmas season. Some feelings we may have are joy, festivity, gratitude, and even nostalgia. Sometimes, we may feel a little differently when families face tragedy, or maybe a change. If Christmas hits different this year, remember it’s okay to grieve what once was. Remember where your hope comes from, and the reason for the Christmas season!

We have one more Christmas themed Mystery Monday question for this Christmas season! Here was this week’s Family Feud prompt:

Name something people do the day after Christmas.

  1. Return gifts (55 votes)
  2. Shop (20)
  3. Rest (10)
  4. Eat leftovers (9)
  5. Clean (6)

Congratulations to Michelle from Mount Vernon for calling in and correctly giving us the top two answers on the board! She’s taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in on Tuesday, where we have conversations with some WNZR artists about what they love about Christmas!

Thank you for listening!
– Gabriella and Ethan

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The Light Of The World Born in a Manger, For You and Me!

Over 2,000 years ago, our Lord and Savior was humbly born in a manger. The plan from the beginning was for Jesus to be born of a virgin, and go on to die on a cross as a sacrifice for the world’s sins. The Prince Of Peace born in a manger, for you and me.

Ethan’s church, Wooster Naz, sing this song from We The Kingdom during worship every Christmas. It reminds Ethan of the verse in Luke 2 when an angel of the Lord appeared to some shepherds in a field nearby where Jesus was born.

Luke 2:13-14 NIV:

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Ethan loves worshipping Jesus for who He is and for coming down so humbly, being born in a manger, and bringing peace on earth to those who His favor rests upon. That’s us who believe, follow, and have Jesus as our Lord and Savior!

Remember why Jesus came on earth. To go to the cross, be crucified, and be the ultimate sacrifice for our sins! His plans are so good for us!

Read the entire chapter of Luke 2 here!

We had a new prompt for Mystery Monday this week! Here was this week’s Family Feud question:

Name a reindeer besides Rudolph.

  1. Dasher (25)
  2. Dancer (22)
  3. Donner (18)
  4. Prancer (15)
  5. Vixen (10)

Congratulations to Linda from Utica for calling in and correctly guessing the top two answers on the board, taking home a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!

Thank you for listening!
– Joe and Ethan

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