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Take Your Parents to Lunch!

It’s National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive! We talked about the best spots for lunch, or any meal that is, with your parents! There’s a lot, including your sponsor for the All-Request Drive Home, Watts Restaurant in Utica!

With the hustle of life, it’s always a great idea to slow down and take the time to sit down with loved ones while enjoying a good meal. Let us know your favorite lunch spots here!: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1082205637239564&set=a.392606606199474

–I was born October 16, in Las Vegas Nevada

–I skipped my final two years of high school, earned my GED, and played College Baseball at the University of Southern Nevada

-I made my MLB debut in 2012, quickly earning the NL Rookie of the Year award. During my time with the Nationals, I garnered an NL MVP award in 2015 and was selected for multiple All-Star games.

-In 2019, I signed a 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies; one of the largest in MLB history at the time. With the Phillies, I won my second NL MVP award in 2021 and led the team to the World Series in 2022

I am…MLB Star Bryce Harper! Congratulations to Donald from Fredericktown for guessing correctly and winning the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Forrest Frank Takes Over!

It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and a Tik Tok sensation/artist took over the show’s news for today. Forrest Frank, your 2024 Dove Awards New Artist of the Year, has made a massive impact this year in both Christian and secular Media, and is dedicating it all to the Lord!

While giving his speech for receiving New Artist of the Year at the 2024 Dove Awards, Frank stated that, “it’s borderline hilarious that He would use someone like me to do this work…but I guess He does love to use the least qualified,” he continued. “Or maybe it’s the prayers & generational blessings, idk…but I don’t deserve this. I’m just out here doing what I love and He keeps providing. Thank you for listening and sharing and supporting. Let’s do this forever.”

You can read more about Frank and his impact here!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/tiktok-sensation-forrest-frank-takes-on-music-industry-for-christ.html

“To anyone who ever lost your way
To everyone who ever felt ashamed
Here’s a song for all the broken hearted“

These lyrics belong to “Getting Started” by Jeremy Camp, and congratulations to Gab from Mount Vernon for guessing the right song! He wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Seeing the creator’s hand…everywhere.

Today’s Monday Motivation song is Leanna Crawford’s ‘How Can You Not?’ Inspired by, believe it or not, fireflies (or, some might say, lightning bugs).

Leanna shares, “I actually wrote that song…(while) my parents were visiting me in Nashville. My sister and I moved there together five years ago, and we moved from the good old northwest. And in the northwest there are no fireflies, but of course in this part of the country, fireflies everywhere. And so not growing up with them, I just think it’s the coolest thing every summer, every year to see them. Well, my dad had never seen fireflies and they were going to be there. My parents were there for a whole week.
And during firefly season, the height of it, and we were about to see some fireflies. I don’t know where they were. We went on walks every single night, not a single firefly was found. The night before, they’re about to fly home where there’s no fireflies. So sad. We go for one final walk and we are walking by this field, and I’ve walked by this field like 100 times, and I’d never seen anything like this. It lit up. It looked like stars were in the field just full of fireflies. And my dad looked over to us and he just said, ‘How can you not see a creator?’ And that’s where this song came from.”

Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.’ (Jeremiah 32:17)

What desserts do kids like?

Cake (24 votes)
Ice Cream (21)
Candy (16)
Cookies (16)
Pie (7)
Pudding (3)
Popsicle (3)

Congratulations to Karen, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 10/11/24

Praise the Lord! North Carolina relief efforts continue! If you would like to help in the next truckload going from Mount Vernon to NC, that truck will leave at 5am on Wednesday the 16th. You can donate at the Howard Hanna office, 1485 Yauger Road in MV. You can follow them on Facebook or reach out to Dave Culbertson and their office – 740-485-1641.

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Elevation Worship – Praise
9. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory
8. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise (first week in the countdown)
7. CeCe Winans – That’s My King
6. Cody Carnes – Take You at Word
5. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
4. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More (spent 4 weeks at #1)
3. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It
2. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me (last week’s #1)
1. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (first week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Anne Wilson f/Chris Tomlin – The Cross

Matthew West – Unashamed

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Prayers After Milton

Following the devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. Through the aftermath and damage, we are praying for God’s healing and protection upon every single person. If you want to pitch in and help make an impact on those affected, there are opportunities right here in our community!

Local realtor Dave Culbertson and his company Howard Hanna are leading an effort for those affected in the Carolina’s. Check out their Facebook page for updates and information on how to join the effort! https://www.facebook.com/HowardHannaRealEstateKnoxCounty

Today’s song for ‘Name That Tune’ was ‘Good Feeling’ by Austin French. Congratulations to Sue from Mount Vernon for naming that tune! She wins the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica! Special thanks to Watts for sponsoring the All-Request Drive Home in the 5 o’clock hour!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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A Day for Teddy Bears…Who Knew?

It’s Who Knew Wednesday, and Who Knew….it’s bring your Teddy Bear to work and school day! As you might expect, our conversation today centered around stuffed animals. No matter what age you are, at some point in our lives we’ve had that animal that we loved and cherished. My favorite as a kid was a small stuffed Lion named Leo, but my siblings had their fair share too, including a stuffed frog, dog and a massive tiger!

Drop your favorite childhood stuffed animal below on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/wVpMuahzrGFNZx9B/

Who Am I?

-I was born October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, United Kingdom

-I was a singer and songwriter

-I was the founding member of the popular British Rock band, The Beatles

-In 1970, I broke off on my career, and authored the hit song, “Imagine”

I am…John Lennon!

Congratulations to Terasa from Howard, she wins two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Winner Winner, Chicken (Dove Awards) Dinner!

The Dove Awards wrapped up last Friday, and it’s safe to say a lot of artists came out of the night happy. Plenty of the performers, songwriters, producers and filmmakers received their flowers, including many of the artist we play right here on The Afternoon Drive!

For Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday, we broke down the big winners from the show, plus we shared prayer requests for the people affected by Hurricane Helene and for those bracing for Hurricane Milton’s landfall.

You can check out Crosswalk.com for a list of 8 prayers to pray for those facing the challenges caused by these storms: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/8-prayers-for-the-states-affected-by-hurricane-helene.htmlaps=99480c114095da247fa5ac9ad1564ee86cc0f49db3d4bc7cbdafa4394b4e76a4&utm_content=702327_20241001_741&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lst_cw_crosswalk_daily_update&utm_source=newsletter&bt_ee=pcPFJV9ef8ZWq7rJVAt8u00V10C4TJpAtswNrpXIrSspOw2wW4l6l1mZEmOS5ebI&bt_ts=1727776948964

Also check out The Morning Thing’s blog recapping the Dove Awards, featuring photos from the event! All photos belong to the GMA Dove Awards!

WNZR congratulates the 2024 GMA Dove Award Winners

Today’s lyrics for Song Poetry:

“Trouble knocking at my door today
I ain’t gonna let it in
And worry wanna steal my joy away
But I ain’t gonna let it win

‘Cause on my best day, I’m a child of God
On my worst day, I’m a child of God
Oh, every day is a good day
And You’re the reason why”

Congratulations to Larry from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing that the song was “I’m So Blessed” by CAIN. He wins two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Your goodness is running after me!

Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from a personal and MVNU favorite – Goodness of God!

We sang this one again today in our chapel service, as our voices joined singing, “All my life, you have been faithful. All my life you have been so, SO good! With every breath that I am able, I will sing of the GOODNESS OF GOD!”

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord. for He is good! For his mercy endures forever.” (I Chronicles 16:34)

Author Tim Elmore reminds us that one of the marks of maturity is that a mature person expresses gratitude constantly. So let’s belt this one out, whether we turn it up or sing it out!

We brought back last week’s stumper Kids’ question: What makes you healthy and strong?

  1. Eating vegetables (30 votes)
  2. Drinking your milk (27)
  3. Drinking water (20)
  4. Playing outside (14)
  5. A good night’s sleep (9)

Congratulations to Haley from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 10/4/24

Today, as we shared the countdown, we also shared the story of our friend, Trina Trainor, who lives in Knox County but has seen her former home in McDowell County, North Carolina, be devastated by Hurricane Helene. Here’s the link we shared from Grace Community Church – a secure link if you want to donate!

Other relief giving options include: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Convoy of Hope

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Elevation Worship – Praise
9. Forrest Frank – Good Day
8. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory
7. CeCe Winans – That’s My King
6. Cody Carnes – Take You at Word
5. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It
4. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More (spent 4 weeks at #1)
3. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
2. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter
1. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Leanna Crawford – Still Waters (Psalm 23)

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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