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Christmas stress…and how to avoid it!

Why is it that we get so stressed out around Christmas? Is it the tight finances, the holiday rush, trying to figure out what the heck to buy for your family, or all of the above. Honestly, it’s all that and more.

It’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, and Christmas stress is almost always unavoidable. But maybe part of the problem is that we take our focus off of what Christmas is really about. The humble birth of a small child, in a quiet peaceful manger, destined to be savior and king of the world. Christmas is about the peace, joy and comfort of the Lord…not the buzz and business of everything else. But we lose sight of that so often. This Christmas, we need to remember what Christmas is really about, the light of the word: JESUS!

It’s the last day of the WNZR Christmas Gift Exchange! Congratulations to Brad from Mount Vernon and Mary from Fredericktown, they were our last two winners for the season! Tune in to The Morning Thing tomorrow at 7:30, we’ll be announcing our SEVEN grand prize winners!

Today’s track was ‘Mary Did You Know’ by Jason Crabb. Congratulations to Charla from Utica for naming the right tune! She wins the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Christmas Shopping Procrastination…We All Do It.

Ever have this problem? I know I do. It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, and did you know that only 8 percent of people surveyed say they do their Christmas shopping before December? In a survey conducted by gallup.com, “16% of holiday shoppers say they will do “all” of their holiday shopping in December, 33% will do “most” of it, and 42% will do “some” of it. Only 8% of those surveyed said they would be finished with their holiday shopping before December began.” Looks like most of us like to put off Christmas shopping until last second.

You can check out the full article about Holiday shopping here!: https://news.gallup.com/poll/545537/december-holiday-rush-half-shoppers.aspx#:~:text=Overall%2C%2016%25%20of%20holiday%20shoppers,holiday%20shopping%20before%20December%20began.

Congratulations to Denise from Mount Vernon and Richard from Fredericktown, they’re are winners for the WNZR Christmas gift exchange today! They’ve both entered into our drawing to be one of our SEVEN grand prize winners, which will be announced Friday on The Morning Thing! Tomorrow is your last chance to play and win, so stay tuned on 90.9fm WNZR!

A stumper for today! That means next show’s ‘Who Am I’ is worth TWO five dollar Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Christmas Memories!

Christmas time always brings memories of the holiday season…and creates new ones! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had so much fun sharing Christmas memories today!

WNZR Artists like Colton Dixon shared his family’s plans for Disney fun this Christmas, and Tasha Layton shared memories of her neighbor’s amazing banana bread on Christmas morning! We heard from even more artist and their Christmas memories, like For King + County, Anne Wilson and Phil Wickham!

The Christmas Gift Exchange continues on WNZR! Congratulations to Jana from Mount Vernon, who unwrapped a $25 Gift Certificate to Risen Thrift in Danville, while Denise. Both winners for today have been entered into our drawing for our SEVEN grand prize winners Friday on The Morning Thing!

“Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing!”

Those are the words from ‘Jingle Bells’. Congrats to Christina for correctly naming the song! She wins the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Together for a purpose!

For me, this picture from Friday’s Food For The Hungry Live says it all!

We are so grateful for your generosity of time and giving to this year’s campaign. The many faces here represent the team that helped make 2024 Food For The Hungry Live a reality on Friday. Many are MVNU students who finished their final exams, then stayed to help in the effort. Many are community board members for FFTH. There are also a couple of MVNU alums in there! We are thankful for all of them.
You can keep updated on the progress of the drive

winners today:
Kristen from Mount Vernon – won a camp mug and MVNU beanie from the Admissions Office
Maude from Mount Vernon – won a $20 Wendy’s gift card from Wendy’s of Mount Vernon

What is another name for Santa?
1. St. Nicholas or St. Nick – 60 votes
2. Kris Kringle – 29
3. Father Christmas or Papa Noel -11

Congratulations to Nancy from Fredericktown, 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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On the First Day of Christmas….I got what??

If you were to find one of the MANY gifts in the Christmas classic, “12 Days of Christmas”…how would react?

It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we tested your Christmas music knowledge…of the 364 presents (when you imagine getting the gifts each day), which one would you be excited about…and which one not so much? Drop your answers here! https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1126932696100191&set=a.392606606199474

Our friend Colleen shared an incredible story of God’s faithfulness with a wallet her husband’s parents gave to him…that they found four months later and had the perfect amount of money they needed! He is always faithful!

Congratulations to Bob and Kim, our Christmas Gift Exchange winners for today! They’ve both been entered into our drawing for our SEVEN GRAND PRIZE WINNERS! Keep listening for your chance to win!

Congratulations to Chris from Gambier, who guessed our two-week stumper!!

  • I was born November 27, 1701 in Uppsala, Sweden.
  • My father was an astronomy professor and my uncle was a botanist
  • I chose physics and astronomy as my areas of emphasis
  • I created a temperature scale that now bears my name
  • I originally scaled 0 degrees as boiling and 100 degrees as freezing, but that was eventually reverted
  • I also participated in an expedition to the Arctic Circle to measure the shape of the earth

It is Swedish native Anders Celsius! Chris wins two 5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Judah

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A Little Theater in Nashville…

Just kidding. This theater was hardly little. It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and one of our favorite artists made an appearance at The Grand Ole Opry Monday Night. It was none other than Anne Wilson, debuting as part of the 2024 Opry NextStage Class of 2024! Wilson performed her hit “My Jesus”. We’re so excited for her! You can check out the full article here!:https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/anne-wilson-honored-as-grand-ole-oprys-nextstage-class-of-2024-on-dec-8-2024/

Congratulations to Amanda and Shanna, our Christmas Gift Exchange winners for today! They’ve both been entered into our drawing for our SEVEN GRAND PRIZE WINNERS! Keep listening for your chance to win!

“A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that’ll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again”

Those are the lyrics to “It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas” by Bing Crosby. Congrats to Stacy for naming the right song and winning the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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The Christmas Gift Exchange – Day One!

Our 2024 Christmas Gift Exchange starts today! Listen for the cue to call and be the 9th caller to get something from the WNZR Christmas tree.

We also have some fantastic grand prizes for all prize winners. Click here to find out more!

Today’s winners:
Debbie from Brinkhaven (4pm – wins a WNZR rollup blanket)
Jennifer from Mount Vernon (5pm – wins Max Lucado’s “In The Manger Book”)

Name something people associate with Santa Claus:

  1. Presents/gifts (25 votes)
  2. Elves (18)
  3. Mrs. Claus (15)
  4. Sleigh (13)
  5. Reindeer (12)
  6. His beard (10)

Congratulations to Amanda from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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There’s Something Different About Christmas

Maybe it’s the lights, maybe it’s the fresh blanket of now…or maybe it’s the love of Christ!

It’s Praise Thursday on the Afternoon Drive, and we just had to talk about this…Christmas time really seems to bring put kindness and joy out of most people, and sometimes we see moments of God’s incredible love and kindness shining through people. One moment I saw as a kid was when my dad gave a whole pizza he had bought for our family to a homeless man during Christmas time. What’s yours?

Other acts of random kindness around the holidays are always so cool to hear! You check out these funny, uplifting and even touching stories of people’s kindness! https://www.buzzfeed.com/lds/random-acts-of-holiday-kindness

Today’s tune was “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Downhere. Congratulations to Caitlin from Mount Vernon for naming the right track! She wins the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Documentaries, Super Bowl Appearances, and more!

Artists are making big waves in the industry! It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had some news for you!

To start things off, Caedmon’s Call is releasing a documentary, “Making Up For Lost Time”, January 11th for a premier in Houston, TX! The film will be taking you behind the scenes of the re-recording of their 25th Anniversary album! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/11/22.CaedmonsCallMakingUpForLostTimeDocumentaryToPremiereinJanuary.asp

Plus, Lauren Daigle is going to be on the biggest stage all year…the SUPER BOWL. She’ll be performing America the Beautiful along side Trombone Shorty, representing their hometown of Louisiana! https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/11/29.LaurenDaigletoPerformDuringSuperBowlLIXPre-Game.asp

“All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace“

Those are the lyrics from the Christmas staple, ‘Silent Night’, named correctly by Brenda from Mount Vernon! She wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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