Praise the Lord, because it is indeed almost Friday! In fact, it’s actually Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive!
We shared praise and prayer reports all throughout the show, including prayers for our nation and nations across the world. We pray for peace and wisdom for leaders, as well as unity.
WNZR’s Spread The Love Valentine’s giveaway continues! Congratulations to today’s winner, Tonya from Newark! Keep listening for your chance to win some amazing Valentine’s Day prizes!
A stumper today! Make sure to listen next Thursday for your chance to win TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!
How do YOU stay cozy in temperatures like this? Because we’re still trying to figure it out! It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we’re wondering what your go to snack to stay cozy in this weather is. Maybe you’re a weirdo (like Judah) and prefer something cold and refreshing, or maybe you’re a classic warm snack type of person.
Our very own Joe Rinehart stands on crunchy Cheetos being the perfect winter day snack, or if you’re opting for something warm, he recommends Frito scoops with warm sloppy joe’s (which sounds sooooo good). Let us know what yours is!
We got to give away even more Winter Jam passes! Congrats to Wyatt from Mount Vernon for winning two passes to Winter Jam 2025!!
-I was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA
-I was a minster and activist
-I was a key figure of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, fighting for the voice and equality of African Americans
-A national holiday is dedicated to me on January 20th
I am….Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Congratulations to Esther for correctly guessing our Who Am I trivia person! She wins TWO $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica since last week’s was a stumper!
Winter Jam is coming to Columbus this Saturday, so it only makes sense that we spoke to a few of the artists we’ll get to see there.
It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday, and we got the opportunity to speak to John Cooper of Skillet! It was an incredibly fun conversation that gave us the chance to learn more about him and the heart behind Skillet’s music!
We’re also updating you on school closings due to extreme temperatures. As of right now, here are the closings for Wednesday, 1/22:
Cardington Lincoln
– Centerburg
– Danville
– East Knox
– Faith Lutheran Christian Preschool
– Fredericktown
– Highland
– Johnstown Monroe
– Knox County Career Center
– The Knox Learning Center
– Lexington
– Loudonville Perrysville
– Mansfield Christian
– Mount Gilead
– Mount Vernon
– North Fork
-Clear Fork
We’ll keep you updated on school closings right here on 90.9fm, WNZR!
Congratulations to our pass winners for today, Justina and Katrina! Keep listening to the show this week for your chance to win passes to Winter Jam 2025!
“There’s a river that delivers me to freedom And the current of His mercy brings restoration If my wounds could tell one story Let it be a testimony That You don’t leave me where I’ve been”
That’s from Big Daddy Weave’s “Let It Begin”, which was named by Bonnie Beeman of Mount Vernon! Congratulations to Bonnie, she wins TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!
According to a study conducted in 2023, 87% of parents of children under the age of 18 say the back-to-school season causes them stress and anxiety. Maybe that’s what your child is dealing with today. If that’s the case, today for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive we want to share encouragement for you and your child.
It is okay to feel these feelings
Remember that no matter where you go, GOD IS WITH YOU! Isaiah 41:10
There are things out of your control, and that is okay, because God ultimately IS! Deuteronomy 31:8
If you trust in the Lord, He will make your path straight! Proverbs 3:5-6
As you go about your days this new school year, keep God’s truth close to your heart!
-I was born January 8, 1935
-Born in Tupelo, MS
-I was known as the king of Rock and Roll, rising to prominence in the 50s.
-I released #1 singles such as “Hound Dog”, Jailhouse Rock” and “Stuck on You”
I am…Elvis Presley!
Congratulations to Kylie from Danville, she wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!
Ever have this problem? I know I do. It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, and did you know that only 8 percent of people surveyed say they do their Christmas shopping before December? In a survey conducted by gallup.com, “16% of holiday shoppers say they will do “all” of their holiday shopping in December, 33% will do “most” of it, and 42% will do “some” of it. Only 8% of those surveyed said they would be finished with their holiday shopping before December began.” Looks like most of us like to put off Christmas shopping until last second.
Congratulations to Denise from Mount Vernon and Richard from Fredericktown, they’re are winners for the WNZR Christmas gift exchange today! They’ve both entered into our drawing to be one of our SEVEN grand prize winners, which will be announced Friday on The Morning Thing! Tomorrow is your last chance to play and win, so stay tuned on 90.9fm WNZR!
A stumper for today! That means next show’s ‘Who Am I’ is worth TWO five dollar Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!
Today on the show it was Who Knew Wednesday. We talked about the things that are coming up for The Big Blue Crew. We’ve got a busy couple of weeks coming up! We also talked to Jenny and Shawna who are with the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County about their upcoming event Field Of Honor. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the link to our conversation with Jenny and Shawna:
To stay up to date on what is happening here in Knox County and what is happening with WNZR, make sure to keep checking our website https://www.wnzr.fm for the latest news.
I was born on August 30th, 1918, in San Diego, California.
I served in both World War II and the Korean War.
I am a 19-time all-star, a two time AL MVP Award winner, a six-time AL Batting Champion, and a two-time Triple Crown Winner in baseball.
I have the highest all time batting average.
I played my entire 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox.
I died on July 5th, 2002, at the age of 83.
…I am Ted Williams
Congratulations to Brian of Marengo for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show it was Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday. We featured for Artist News Day this week Seph Schlueter and his song Counting My Blessings. Seph has accomplished several things throughout his short career so far. He has already collected several awards and recognitions for his song Counting My Blessings.
Below is the article about these accomplishments:
Seph Schlueter is celebrating his breakout song Counting My Blessings. This song of course was number one on the Christian Airplay Chart for several weeks.
Here is what Seph had to say about his song Counting My Blessings, “This song is about gratitude and that’s so universal,” he says. “Everyone can relate to gratitude. In a world where there’s so much negativity and complaining and fear, to see a song blowing up about gratitude is so important.”
Seph’s song Counting My Blessings has received several awards. He has been named the Christian Music Broadcaster’s Breakout Artist of the year and he has been nominated for his first GMA Dove Awards. He has been nominated for New Artist of the Year as well as Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.
You turned the light on and flipped the script I’m suddenly seeing what I used to miss Got me living in the present tense With a love so deep, You’re the greatest gift.
The answer is Just As You Are by Ryan Stevenson.
Congratulations to Barb of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
10. MercyMe – Always Only Jesus 9. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter 8. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me 7. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying 6.CeCe Winans – That’s My King 5. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory 4. Forrest Frank – Good Day 3. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More 2. Elevation Worship – Praise 1. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back (3rd week at #1!)
Today on the show we shared some devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We also had our Name That Tune trivia question where one person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.
Here is my devotional titled, “Place It On God’s Plate.” Click the link HERE to read it.
Glorious One by FEE
Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.
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