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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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Christmas Gift Exchange!!

The WNZR Christmas Gift Exchange IS BACK!
Tune in for your chance to win an amazing prize. Each day of the contest, our DJs will select Christmas gifts to put under the tree. Throughout the day, the DJs will give a cue to call 740-397-WNZR (9697).
Caller #9 gets the chance to pick which DJ’s gift they want from under the tree. You need to choose carefully, because you only get one chance to exchange the gift. We’ll announce the SEVEN grand prize winners on Friday, December 19th throughout the 7am hour on The Morning Thing. Congratulations to Lisa of Mount Vernon and Erica of West Virginia!

Name a popular Christmas decoration. 

  1. Christmas Tree (35) 
  1. Lights (30) 
  1. Ornaments (20) 
  1. Wreath (10) 
  1. Tinsel (5) 

Thanks for listening!

– Gabriella and Joe 🙂

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It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done!!!

On this Monday Motivation we talked about some inspirational strictures for you and Thanksgiving in a Christian point of view! We also took a look at some encouraging and uplifting songs during The Afternoon Drive! Here’s what we talked about:

Gabriella’s Monday Motivation was Build a Boat by Colton Dixon– Faith and obedience: faith requires action, just as Noah built the ark before any rain came. Preparation for the future: preparing for tough times and “storms” that may come in life, even if you don’t see them yet. Trust in divine guidance: God will help you navigate the “currents underneath”. Perseverance: stand up for your beliefs and do “whatever it takes,” even when others think it’s “lunacy”. Hope: The song provides a message of hope that even in a “desert place,” God’s promises will be fulfilled.

Joe’s Monday Motivation was Thank You by The Katinas– With Thanksgiving coming up this week it’s important to understand what God has done for YOU. We should be more thankful for the GIVER than the GIFT! 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”.

WNZR is getting ready for the holidays and that includes getting Christmas Music ready for you! We are currently playing some special songs for Thanksgiving and debuting some new songs for Christmas. Then join us for WNZR’s Holly Jolly 25 from December 1st through Christmas Day! 25 straight days with ALL Christmas Songs!

The leaves that Joe raked over the weekend 🙂 (Below)

Name something the cook might stress about on Thanksgiving. 

  1. The turkey being cooked properly (43) 
  1. Not having enough food (22) 
  1. Spilling something (15) 
  1. Running out of a dish (10) 
  1. Guests not enjoying the meal (10) 

Congratulations to Linda 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 Gametime Tuesday with Ethan and Joe!

Thanks for listening!

– Gabriella and Joe

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Keep God on your Mind!!

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 Psalm 34:18- “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The song is a testament to finding God’s goodness even amid grief and hardship, specifically in the aftermath of TobyMac’s son’s death.

Joes Monday Motivation was about finding strength in faith during hardships. It’s important to not rely on your own understanding and power. The song’s message is that when your own strength runs out, you can turn to God for the power to overcome challenges. Isaiah 41:10- “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”

The 25th Annual WNZR Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt is back! Listen for Tom’s “Gobble” and be caller #5 to be REGISTERED to win a turkey thanks to Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon! The drawing will be this Friday during The Morning Thing, announcing FIVE winners.

Name something people do after Thanksgiving dinner. 

  1. Take a Nap (35) 
  1. Watch football (25) 
  1. Do the dishes (15) 
  1. Eat dessert (10) 
  1. Gor for a walk (7) 
  1. Shop or Plan Black Friday (5) 
  1. Talk with Family (3) 

Congratulations to Karen 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!

Thanks for listening!

– Gabriella and Joe

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New Giveaways!!

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 “Revelation song”:  To provide a glimpse into heaven’s worship and inspire believers to focus on God’s glory, even amid worldly struggles.

Don’t miss our NEW Contest – The Afternoon Drive has Sing for Rend Collective! Each day NEXT WEEK, you will have a chance to sing a Rend Collective song to win a pair of Deluxe Experience Tickets to The Rend Collective Folk! Fall Tour at MVNU on 11/14!  These Deluxe tickets are valued at $75 each!

The 25th Annual WNZR Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt is back! Listen for Tom’s “Gobble” and be caller #5 to be REGISTERED to win a turkey thanks to Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon!

Name one word associated with pilgrims:

  1. Mayflower
  2. Bonnets/hats
  3. Buckles
  4. Native American
  5. Religious

Congratulations to Jean of Fredericktown to 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!

Thanks for listening!

– Gabriella and Joe

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Endless Stream of Goodness!!

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 Cochren & Co. with Running Home. The song conveys that instead of facing anger and punishment, a person who returns to God will find an open, welcoming embrace and unconditional love. It speaks to overcoming a past filled with mistakes and finding redemption, peace, and freedom by “running home” to faith. 

Joe’s Monday Motivation was Matt Redman’s Ten Thousand Reasons. When you feel like there’s no reason to be blessed, this song shows there’s many reasons to be blessed. Even Matt said “ten thousand reasons to be blessed is an understatement.”

Don’t miss our NEW Contest – Ring for Rend Collective. Listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive this week! Listen for the short clip of the song Hallelujah Anyway and be Caller #3. You can win a pair of General Admission Tickets to The Rend Collective Folk! Fall Tour at MVNU on 11/14!  Tickets are valued at $26 each! Congratulations to Rhonda of Fredericktown for being caller #3!

What superhero would you never hire as a babysitter? 

  1. Incredible Hulk (38 votes)
  1. Wolverine (25 votes) 
  1. Spiderman (21 votes) 
  1. Iron Man (8 votes) 
  1. Batman (8 votes) 

Congratulations to Bob of Howard 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 Game Time Tuesday with Ethan and Xander!

Thanks so much for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

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