Driving Notes

Get active at the park!

Today’s Who Knew Wednesday focused on the free summer fitness activities at Mount Vernon’s Ariel-Foundation Park. These opportunities are all free and sponsored in part by the United Way of Knox County. They include cardio drumming

Find out more by clicking here!

WHO AM I?
–          I was born on this day in 1904 in Hungary
–          I moved to the US as a baby and eventually my family settled in Chicago
–          I started competitive swimming when I was 12 at the local YMCA
–          I set two world swimming records at 17
–          I won Olympic medals in swimming and water polo, 5 gold and one bronze
–          I played Tarzan in five movies
–          I was in 16 Jungle Jim movies
–          I died in Mexico in 1984

I am…**Johnny Weissmuller** – congratulations to Theresa from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

June 2, 2021 0

Hey June!

Today for Artist News Day and the first day of June we shared two stories about Jeremy Camp and Crowder, two very busy and successful WNZR artists. They have been pumping out great new music for Summer 2021.

Jeremy Camp has released a new single entitled ‘When You Speak’, read the full article about this new release by clicking here and listen to the song below:

Crowder has also been very busy with releasing new singles for his upcoming album, he released ‘The Anchor’, you can learn more by clicking here and listen to the song below:

You put the “X” on my faded map

Draw me a line back to where you’re at

Patient when I try to move too fast

Congratulations to Paul of Mount Vernon for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Jordan Feliz with his song ‘Next to Me’, he won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

June 1, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 5/28/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday – here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
9. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
8. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
7. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
6. for King and Country – Amen
5. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
4. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
3. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
2. Zach Williams – Less Like Me
1. Crowder – Good God Almighty (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY -new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Dante Bowe – Joyful

Thanks for listening and enjoy Memorial Day!
– Joe and Zoe

May 28, 2021 0

Knowing The Stillness of the Father

Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals about being still in the Father and knowing the Father through the Son. Read Safe and Still from Our Daily Bread by clicking here. Read Knowing the Father by clicking here.

Q: Which tribe of Israel looked after the religious aspects of life?

A: Levi

Congratulations to Doug of Mount Vernon for answering that question correctly, he won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

May 27, 2021 0

What You Didn’t Know About Memorial Day

Today for Who Knew Wednesday, we found some fun facts about Memorial Day that most people don’t really think about!

Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? Or that it was originally supposed to only be for Civil War veterans?

This article tells you all that you need to know about this Monday! https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a6359/history-of-memorial-day/

Also, what is the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?? This link can answer that for you! https://mrlib.org/uniform-monday-holiday-act/

I was born on this date in 1951
I later graduated from Stanford with a degree in physics
I beat out over 1,000 applicants to join NASA’s astronaut program.
In 1983, I became both the youngest astronaut in space and the first woman in space.
I would only take 2 trips into space, later becoming a professor at California-San Diego in 1989.
On July 23rd, 2012, I passed away due to pancreatic cancer.

I am…Sally Ride!

Congratulations to Jadeen from St. Louisville for being the first to correctly guess this week’s Who Am I Trivia, earning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon and Wesley

May 26, 2021 0

New Singles Everywhere!

Today for Artist News Day we shared two stories about Danny Gokey and about NEEDTOBREATHE and Carrie Underwood.

Danny Gokey has released a new single called ‘Stand in Faith’ which will be on his upcoming album coming out on August 20th. Learn more about this release by clicking here and watch the lyric video below:

NEEDTOBREATHE have collaborated with Carrie Underwood for a fun and nostalgic new single. This new song will be on NEEDTOBREATHE’s upcoming album which comes out later this year. Learn more about this release by clicking here and watch the music video below:

Higher than the eye can see
Trapped in my flesh and bone
Crying out to You, Lord
I’m desperate
Love, come rattle this cage and set me free

Congratulations to Tony of Howard for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Andrew Ripp and his song ‘Jericho’, he won two $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Jonathon

May 25, 2021 0

A Week Without the Bosses!

Marcy and Joe are on vacation, and they left the station in the hands of God, but also three college students so it kind of cancels out.

Today, we shared devotionals from Our Daily Bread for Monday Motivation

Here is Jonathon’s devotion from Amy Boucher Pye, “Sweeter Than Honey”. https://odb.org/US/2021/03/22/sweeter-than-honey-2

And Kelsi’s from Dave Branon, “Seeking God”. https://odb.org/US/2020/04/13/seeking-god

We also had a surprise guest on the show! Listener Dallas Dryburgh shared his thoughts on a special rendition of “The Blessing” that you can find at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUtll3mNj5U

**Name a foreign accent that’s easy to tell what country the person comes from.**

1- British (40)

2- French (26)

3- German (8)

4- Spanish (8)

5- Chinese (5)

6- Irish (3)

Congratulations to Jackie of Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers to win a $5 certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon & Kelsi

May 24, 2021 0

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The pandemic has had a lot of visible effects on our world, nation, and community. Less visible is the effect that it has had on our mental health. That is why it is more important than ever to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and share resources helping anyone struggling with any form of mental illness.

The Morning Thing had the opportunity to speak with Dodie Melvin of NAMI Knox Licking Ohio. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offers many resources to anyone struggling with their mental health. In our conversation with Dodie, she shared the resources that NAMI offers, discussed the importance of raising awareness of mental health issues, and gave advice for friends and families to help their loved ones who are struggling with a mental illness. You can hear the entire conversation HERE. For more information about NAMI and their resources, you can visit their website, namiknoxohio.com.

May 24, 2021 0