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Cereals, Fridges and a famous Santa

Who Knew?

  • Are you excited about Raisin Bran Day? In 1925, Skinner’s Manufacturing Company based out of Omaha, Nebraska, introduced the United States to Skinner’s Raisin Bran, the first bran cereal to add raisins into the mix. For several years, Skinner’s held the exclusive right to the name “raisin bran” but that didn’t stop the copycats. Skinner’s took their trademark to court. Despite being the first to trademark the name, Skinner’s lost on the grounds that the words “raisin bran” are merely ingredients. Enjoy a bowl of Raisin bran today to celebrate this special day!
  • It is rumored that National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day was started by the Whirlpool Corporation, an American company that has been making refrigerators since 1955. The actual day, however, only got its start in 1999. The reason for the timing of the event? Mid-November seems to be a good time to do this task just prior to celebrating the winter holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • I was born November 15, 1929 in Kansas City
  • I served in the US Army Signal Corps for two years
  • I studied journalism and drama in college before dropping out
  • I made my TV acting debut in 1957
  • I won seven Emmy Awards, five for the same character, Lou Grant
  • I played Santa Claus in Elf
  • I was the voice of Carl in the Pixar film, Up
  • I died in 2021 at 91 years of age

I am…Ed Asner. Congratulations to Joni from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Who got registered? Jim and Jennifer, both from Mount Vernon. Congrats!

Thanks for listening!
– Mike and Joe

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GRAMMY Nominations and Tour Announcements for 2024!

The GRAMMY nominations have just been announced! Artists who have been nominated for 2024 include Blessing Offor, Cody Carnes, Lauren Daigle, Lecrae and Phil Wickham. View the full list!

Abby shared about Phil Wickham’s announcement of his “I Believe” tour– heading to 15 cities across the country (including Dayton) in 2024! You can purchase tickets here.

MercyMe will also be touring next year! Mike talked about their upcoming “Always Only Jesus Tour,” which will be joined by Newsboys and David Leonard next spring. You can check out those tour dates here.

It your thoughts are like a storm and you can’t stop the rain

If you’re carrying your past like it’s a ball and chain

If you feel like it won’t get better

There’s hope, don’t you dare say never

A big shout out to Sarah for correctly guessing today’s Song Poetry– it was Say Goodbye (Say Hello) by The Afters!

Congratulations to Kristi for being the 5th caller– she now has a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Loving me for who I am

A little Monday Motivation today from our friend Tauren Wells starts us off:

Today we shared a devotional from Bill Crowder reminding us of the depth of Christ’s love from Romans 5. Read Who Am I? by clicking here.

Name a favorite food for children.

  1. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (28)
  2. Macaroni and cheese (26)
  3. Pizza (25)
  4. Hamburger (11)
  5. Hot dogs (10)

Congratulations to Brenda from Mount Vernon who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Congratulations to Holly and Jana from Mount Vernon – they got registered today!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Veterans’ Day and Homecoming!

For this Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby talked about the upcoming MVNU Homecoming, highlighting the school play and some of the other events coming up. They also gave a preview of what WNZR is doing for veterans day, sitting down with Kevin Henthorn from Knox County Veterans Services and John Van Kan, a retired major for the U. S. Army. This will air at 10 AM on Saturday. Abby also shared about her dad, who is a Navy vet!

Abby shared about John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” She talked about how this song relates to the sacrifices to be given by veterans. She also shared today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread about Jesus’ ultimate victory! You can find it here https://odb.org/2023/11/09/sing-for-victory

Mike shared about what God has been teaching him this week about community, and how he and his friends were able to share together in their struggles and encourage one another in their faith!

Today’s Name that Tune was a stumper! Tune in next week for a shot at winning TWO gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Today was another great day of the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt! Congrats to Rodney and Klanci! They are now registered for a chance at winning a turkey from Smithhisler meats in Mount Vernon!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Journey To Bethlehem and David Muir!

Hi!

Today on the show we shared some interviews from cast members from the musical Journey To Bethlehem. We also had two more people registered for a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats. And of course our weekly Who am I? trivia question where someone has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here are the different links to the interviews that we played on the show:

Fiona Palomo As Mary – 

Milo Manheim as Joseph – 

Nikki and Adam Anders talk about making the movie and being married collaborators – 

The Greatest Story Ever Told. Pastor Bryan Lottis talks with Director Adam Anders about how 4 chapters of scripture turned into a family musical film – 

Meet Gabriel played by Christian Artist Lecrae – 

For more videos featuring cast and crew go to – 

https://www.journeytobethlehemmovie.com/videos-photos


TV Commercial/Movie Trailer – 

Congratulations to Brad of Bellville and Vonda of Fredericktown for being registered to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats!

  • I was born on November 8th, 1973, in Syracuse, New York
  • I am one of four children in my family.
  • I credit longtime anchor Peter Jennings as my biggest influence on my profession.
  • I graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Journalism in 1995.
  • I took over for Diane Sawyer on a popular news show. I am also the current host of 20/20.
  • I am 50 years old.

…I am David Muir

Congratulations to Irene of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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A New Song PLUS Another Addition to Our Playlist

Today Abby shared about a new release from Phil Wickham– a song dedicated to his wife Mallory to celebrate 15 years of their marriage! The track is called “Just Too Good,” and you can read about it here.

We also have a new song added to our WNZR playlist, God is With Us by The Afters! Mike shared a little bit about the impact that song has had on listeners everywhere since its release with its encouraging message– God is always with us, even in the moments when we struggle to feel Him.

Your voice is a burning bush

Your voice is a million things

Your voice is the sound of thundering hooves

Your voice is hummingbird’s wings

And the answer is … I Don’t Want to Miss It— Ellie Holcomb! Congratulations to Janell for guessing the song and winning a gift card to Watt’s Restaurant!

Also shoutout to Pat from Mount Vernon for catching the first turkey gobble, and to Donna from Mount Vernon for calling in during the second hour!

They are now entered into the drawing for the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey hunt, with a chance at winning a Thanksgiving turkey from Smithhislers Meats.

As always, thanks for listening!

– Mike and Abby

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The hope that’s more than a feeling

Today our Monday Motivation comes from an Our Daily Bread devotional about how we find hope in grief. I shared about how Marcy and I spent yesterday with my mother-in-law and were reminded how our entire family will be missing my late father-in-law this Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we still have a hope that sustains us.

Read ‘Hope in Grief’ from Leslie Koh by clicking here.

Name Something That Might Be Full of Holes

Swiss Cheese (40 votes)
Clothes/Socks (16)
Alibi/Story (14)
Net/Fishing Net (9)
Colander/Strainer (8)
Golf Course (2)
Screen (2)
Road/Street (2)

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

Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt?? YES. It started today!!
Today we registered:
Bob from Howard and Laura from Pataskala.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 11/3/23

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

10. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody To You
9. We The Kingdom – Jesus Does
8. Housefires f/JWLKRS – I Thank God
7. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
6. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
5. Katy Nichole – Hold On
4. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
3. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For?
2. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
1. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Tauren Wells – Crazy About You

Evan Craft – Someone Like Me

JJ Heller – Thanksgiving Song

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Praising with Encouragement and WinterJam!

Today, Mike and Abby shared verses that are important to them and that have made an impact on their lives! Mike shared Philippians 3:8 which says, “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.” He said that it reminds him how titles and glory of the world is not important, but what you do for God and others with them is what matters!

Abby shared Colossians 3:16, which says, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” It’s a great reminder to let God dwell among you and encourage you to be thankful in all circumstances!

Abby also shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread about worship and the culture! If you missed it, you can check it out here at https://odb.org/2023/11/02/everybody-worships

The Winter Jam lineup was also announced! It will include artists like Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, and more! For tickets and the full lineup, visit www.2024.jamtour.com!

Today’s Name that Tune was God so loved from We the Kingdom! Congrats to Jack from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing and winning a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike & Abby

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