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Go-To Comfort Snacks!

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!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Conversations With Artists!

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!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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NZ Top 10 for 1/17/25

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

10. For KING + COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [new this week]
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
7. Andrew Ripp – Love’s Got A Way
6. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
4. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [6th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [7th week at #1]

New Music Friday adds this week:

Terrian – He Sees You

Congratulations to Greg from Mount Vernon.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Prayer, Praises, Winter Jam Passes And More!

Another day, another Praise Thursday on the Afternoon Drive. We shared some important prayer requests that we ask you to pray for right now, including praying for sick members of our staff!

We also ask prayer for Bob Tocheff and his wife Diana, both incredible members of our MVNU community. Bob is currently hospitalized and facing some serious health issues. Continue to pray for Bob and Diana in this situation.

Continue to pray for everyone in Los Angeles facing the wildfires, and the courageous people working tirelessly to put out these horrible fires.

We also got to play some new music in the 5 o’clock hour, with Katy Nichole’s “When I Fall” Check out the music video!

A stumper again! Next week’s Name That Tune contest will be worth THREE Watts Restaurant gift cards!!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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JAM NATION!!! (We’re a bit excited.)

Winter Jam 2025 is just around the corner! The event is coming to Columbus January 25th at the Schottenstein Center, and we couldn’t be more excited!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, so of course we had to talk about Winter Jam!

We couldn’t be more excited for this artist lineup, which features Anne Wilson, Colton Dixon, KB, Micah Tyler and more! You can head to our website for information on how YOU can win passes! https://www.wnzr.fm/winterjam-2025-wnzr

Plus, TobyMac has a new album on the way, as if we needed more of a reason to get excited…

TobyMac Releases ‘God Did It’ From Upcoming Album ‘Heaven On My Mind’

It releases March 7th, and that date can’t come soon enough…

“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”

A stumper today! Next week’s “Song Poetry” will be worth two Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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The simplicity of claiming this: God is Good.

I probably need Monday Motivation as much as anyone today. My week has started well, but to be honest, I’m just tired of bad news. Maybe you’re feeling it, too. 2025 has not started as any of us expected. New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, the snow, the cold, family and friends dealing with health struggles. So today (and every day) I’m claiming this truth and this song from Francesca Battistelli: God is Good.

Joy comes, tears fall
I’m learning there is beauty in it all
It’s not hard to find it, you just have to look
Oh, God is good

I’ve said Hellos and goodbyes
and I’ve held my friends while they’ve cried
Tasted bitter and sweet
Those moments between
Oh, He’s had his hand on everything

Other than chocolate chip, name a popular cookie:
1 – Oreo (51 votes)
2- Oatmeal (22)
T2 – Sugar cookies (22)
4 – Peanut butter
5 – Girl Scout cookies

Congratulations to Lisa from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Brandon from Mount Vernon!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 1/10/25

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

10. For KING + COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [new this week]
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
7. Andrew Ripp – Loves Got A Way
6. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
4. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [5th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [6th week at #1]

New Music Friday – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Katy Nichole – When I Fall


Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Lift Up A Song Of Praise!

We all love music. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t. It’s a beautiful thing when music blends incredible with words of truth and worship. And that’s exactly the kind of music we love playing for you right here on WNZR! Today for Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, we decided to take a listen to the stories and inspirations behind songs of praise and worship.

From biblical truths of God unending faithfulness to the strength of a courageous mother, artists like Elevation Worship and Unsung Hero shared the inspirational and touching stories that inspired their work!

Continue praying for the people and city of Los Angeles as they face intense wild fires. Incredible teams, like God’s Pit Crew, are over in California leading the effort to fight the fires, repair damage and bring people to safety. If you would like to support God’s Pit Crew and their efforts, they are a reputable and trustworthy operation that will use your donation to help save lives. You can donate by heading to GodsPitCrew.org or calling (434) 836-4472.

Another stumper today! Next week’s Name That Tune will be worth THREE Watts Restaurant gift cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Back to School Anxiety, And How To Overcome It.

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.

  1. It is okay to feel these feelings
  2. Remember that no matter where you go, GOD IS WITH YOU! Isaiah 41:10
  3. There are things out of your control, and that is okay, because God ultimately IS! Deuteronomy 31:8
  4. 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!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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