10. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
9. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
8. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters (1st week in the Top 10)
7. Andrew Ripp – Love’s Got A Way
6. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up
4. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [7th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [8th week at #1]
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
We’d be dishonest if we chose to ignore everything happening around us. There’s a lot of hurt in both our country and world, and if we’re being honest, it can be incredibly overwhelming. But that’s what we’re for here at the Lifeline. We want to uplift, inspire and encourage you that no matter, we can shine a light into dark situations.
It’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, and today we wanted to share stories of people shining light and providing hope into the difficult situations faced by those in Los Angeles, California right now. Yes, the fires are intense, but people are stepping up and helping to make a difference.
If you’ve never head of the Jesus Loves You. Company, they’re a clothing brand spreading the message of Jesus’ love, and they’re making an effort to support LA in the midst of these wildfires. Last week for a 72 hour window, they sold some specially designed shirts representing the city of LA…and every single profit from purchases is being given to support aide and victims of the fires. Seeing a business like Jesus Loves You. provide help through creative ways is so cool to witness.
God’s Pit Crew, a disaster response ministry, is dispatching a full tractor-trailer load of Blessing Buckets to the greater Los Angeles area. The disaster relief buckets, each carefully packed with critical supplies, are intended to provide immediate assistance to those impacted by the fires.
If you’re interested in sponsoring a Blessing Bucket – which cost $35 per bucket to fill – or to support their ongoing relief efforts is encouraged to visit GodsPitCrew.org or call (434) 836-4472.
We also spoke to Winter Jam 2025 Artists Colton Dixon! You can check out the full conversation here!:
We gave away the last of our Winter Jam 2025 tickets! Congratulations to Helen from Mount Vernon! She’s going to Winter Jam 2025 free of charge!
A stumper again! Listen next week at your chance for TWO Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!
Thanks for listening!-Judah
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
Driving Notes 