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NZ Top 10 for 11/15/24

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

10. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More (spent 4 weeks at #1 from 9/6-9/27)
9. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
8. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
7. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
6. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
5. Megan Woods – The Truth
4. Cody Carnes – Take You at Your Word
3. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It (#1 10/25)
2. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise
1. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (4th week at #1 10/11, 10/18, 11/1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Josiah Queen – Lowest of Lows (his first Christmas single)

Music video coming soon!

Phil Wickham – Manger Throne

Today, Joy from Mount Vernon and Barb from Mount Vernon got registered!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

November 15, 2024 0

His Kindness Is Everywhere!

We believe that God’s kindness can be seen everywhere, in everyday life! Hey, we’re the Afternoon Drive on WNZR, and it’s Praise Thursday! Even though the weather is dreary, there’s still plenty of reason to praise!

We shared stories where saw God’s kindness in our lives, as well as being confused about the names of coffee sizes at Starbucks….

Plus, the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues!

Congratulations to Michelle and Crystal! They’ve been entered into our drawing for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!

Claire is our winner for today! She’s from Bellville, and she wins the $5 Watts Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

November 14, 2024 0

Be A Little Kinder Today!

Sometimes in the midst of our crazy lives, making the small effort to be a little kinder to each other can make a massive difference! For National Kindness Day on The Afternoon Drive, we shared stories of random and unexpected kindness that we’ve experienced. We’d love to hear yours! Drop your story of unexpected acts of kindness right here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1104873058306155&set=a.392606606199474

People are spreading kindness all over the world, and even the Ohio Department of Agriculture is stepping up and playing a part! They’re teaming up with Ohio tree growers, local schools, churches and veteran’s groups for Operation Evergreen, sending Christmas trees and homemade decorations to troops serving overseas in Jordan. They’re working together to spread the holiday spirit!

Plus, a young man brought judges to tears with his soulful rendition of For King + Country’s ‘God Only Knows’ on ‘The Voice’. Check out his incredible performance here!

The hunt for Tom Turkey continues! Congratulations to Melanie from Mount Vernon and (), they’ve both been registered for that 14-16 pound Turkey from Smithhislers meats in Mount Vernon! It’s the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt on WNZR!

Another stumper this week. Tune in next week for your chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

November 13, 2024 0

Christian Music Takes on The Grammys!

Some of our favorite artists are nominated for Grammys! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and news is all around us!

TRIBL Records and Maverick City Music is celebrating 5 Grammy Nominations, while Provident Entertainment has been nominated for an astounding 14 Grammys!

Plus, For King + Country has us already prepared for Christmas with their theatrical presentation of “A Drummer Boy Christmas”, coming to theaters throughout the US December 5-9! WE CAN”T WAIT!!

And Brandon Lake has ANOTHER single out…he just can’t stop dropping hits.

Congrats to Tammy and Carrie, they both got entered today in our drawing for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon. Make sure to be listening all week long for the gobble gobble sound in the studio for your chance to be caller #5 and be entered into the drawing. It’s the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt on WNZR!

A stumper for today! Call in next Tuesday for your chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

November 12, 2024 0

You’re making me new!

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Royal Tailor (Tauren Wells’ former band) and Making Me New

Tauren says the band name came from two ideas: ‘Royal’ speaks of the truth that we are all valuable in God’s eyes, and a ‘Tailor’ is one who fixes, mends and aids something (or someone) in need. So, “Royal Tailor” is a reminder that since we belong to Jesus, we are royalty, but are called to serve others!

Enjoy this throwback for Monday Motivation!

Name something that melts when it gets hot.

Ice	45 votes
Ice cream	24
Butter	10
Snow	10
Wax/Crayon	4
Cheese	3

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

Who got registered today?
Jennifer from Mount Vernon
Cody from Mount Vernon

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

November 11, 2024 0

The praise that comes from freedom

We start today with a simple praise – God, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to live in a nation where I can cast my vote and where I have a choice! We are blessed!

Then a prayer – Lord, help me to view this week from YOUR perspective. You’re on the throne, and your word still commands us to show proper respect to everyone, to love the family of believers, to fear you, and honor our leaders. Help me to rise above how someone voted, and love them because they are my brother or sister in Christ. To love them like you love us.

Here’s a song we played today that I absolutely love – and is PERFECT for this week! ‘Made Me Glad’ from Darlene Zschech and Hillsong.

This week, Bonnie from Mount Vernon guessed our stumper – ‘Heart of God’ from Zach Williams – she wins two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Today’s winner was Linda from Fredericktown!

Thanks for listening,
Joe

November 7, 2024 0

Christmas Comes Early!

We know we haven’t even hit Thanksgiving yet, but…we’ve got a Christmas gift for you!! Dallas Jenkins, showrunner of ‘The Chosen’, is bringing the story of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ back to the big screen this Friday, and we’re giving away ticket vouchers all week long on both The Afternoon Drive and The Morning Thing! Don’t forget to tune in 6-9am and 4-6pm on 90.9fm WNZR for your chance to grab these ticket vouchers!

Congratulations to Kori from Mount Vernon, she’s our winner for today’s vouchers!

We also shared more about WinterJam25, coming soon to the Schottenstein Center. You can grab your tickets right HERE!

A stumper for today for Song Poetry! Tune in next Tuesday for a chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

November 5, 2024 0

The Rock on Which I Stand

Cody Carnes’ ‘Firm Foundation’ is our Monday Motivation song today.

Here’s what Cody shared about the inspiration behind the song: “In such a shaky season, it was burning in my heart to write a song that declared what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7. It says, Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. The world can be in chaos all outside our windows, but when we build our house on Jesus, we can have confidence knowing that our foundation is secure. We’re not going down! This song celebrates that truth. It was me singing my way out of fear by declaring a truth! I pray it blesses you.”

What’s another word for garbage?
1. Trash (42 votes)
2. Junk (22)
3. Waste (12)
4. Rubbish (5)
5. Litter (2)

Congratulations to Jackie and her kids from Howard, who guessed correctly and win the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Today’s ticket voucher winner is Rhonda from Fredericktown!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

November 4, 2024 0

NZ Top 10 for 11/1/24

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

10. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More (spent 4 weeks at #1 from 9/6-9/27)
7. Megan Woods – The Truth
6. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me (spent 1 week at #1 on 10/4)
5. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
4. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise
3. Cody Carnes – Take You at Your Word
2. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It (#1 last week)
1. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (3rd week at #1 10/11 & 10/18)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Forrest Frank f/JVKE (Jake) – Never Get Used to This