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Crowder’s On Top!

Hi,

Yes you heard that right! Crowder is back on top of the Christian Airplay Chart with his single Grave Robber!

Crowder has earned his fifth number one hit of his career with his song “Grave Robber”. Grave Robber is a part of his recently announced album The EXILE which comes out on May 31st. His upcoming album, The EXILE is a part of a three part trilogy that started with his first album Milk & Honey.

Recorded alongside GRAMMY Award Winning producer team Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka, this full record ranges from traditional bluegrass instruments to innovative urban beats. The EXILE is a recipe for a genre-bending revival taking listeners on a compelling musical journey showcasing clever, intricate musicianship to quirky sonic elements. The album features GRAMMY-Award winning Buddy Miller on a track titled “All My Tears,” a song originally recorded by Julie Miller and Emmylou Harris.

He also was the headliner of Winter Jam this year

Here is his music video:

To learn more about this song and his new upcoming album click the link HERE.

All of my hope
Is in the name
The name of Jesus
Breakthrough will come
Come in the name
The name of Jesus

The correct answer is God Turn it Around by Jon Reddick

Congratulations to Jack of Mount Vernon! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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The model of friendship!

Today our Monday Motivation songs include Natalie Grant’s cover of ‘You Will Be Found,” with Cory Asbury. Natalie shares that when she first heard this song, she was reminded of John 13:34-35, ““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

What a friend we have in Jesus! And we can reflect that friendship in how we interact with each other!

Here’s another great motivator, inspired in part by Revelation 12:11!

Name something that children are told not to touch.

  1. Stove (36 votes)
  2. Fire (29)
  3. Light socket (14)
  4. Glass or vases or anything breakable (13)
  5. Pet food (8)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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NZ Top 10 for 5/3/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Graduation weekend at MVNU! Congrats to Mike and Dylan.

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying
9. TobyMac – Faithfully
8. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
7. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
6. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
5. Elevation Worship – Praise
4. Jeremy Camp – These Days
3. Anne Wilson – Strong
2. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Crowder – Grave Robber (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Josiah Queen – The Prodigal

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Praise Thursday Feat. National Day of Prayer!

Hi,

Today on the show we talked about how today is National Day of Prayer and we shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread! We heard from several different local pastors here in Knox County. Mike also shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread that is associated with how today is National Day of Prayer. And of course we had our weekly Name That Tune Trivia where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

The theme this year for National Day of Prayer is “Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World.” The theme verse this year is 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.” Mike shared about the encouragement of these verses and how God being a shield for us helps us to overcome the obstacles we face.

Walking Free by Micah Tyler!

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

Thanks for listening!

-Mike

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Who Knew Wednesday WNZR Edition!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about different things that are happening around the radio station over the next couple of weeks. We are so excited that Mom’s Night Out is next Friday, May 10th! We are looking forward to seeing you there! Also, don’t forget to listen into The Morning Thing on Thursday and Friday of this week as we continue to honor the Class of 2024! We have 18 seniors that are associated with the MVNU Communication Department. All of those conversations are available on our SoundCloud page. Make sure to stay up to date with things that are happening by going to our website wnzr.fm. And of course we had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here is a link to the Mom’s Night Out page if you haven’t yet signed up: https://www.wnzr.fm/moms-night-out-2024

Here is a link to our conversations with the Class of 2024 Seniors: https://www.wnzr.fm/wnzrclassof2024

  • I was born on May 3rd, 1903, in Tacoma, Washington.
  • I was the fourth of seven children.
  • I enrolled at Gonzaga University but never graduated.
  • I had 41 number one hits throughout my radio career out of 396 chart singles.
  • My biggest song hit was “White Christmas”.
  • I died on October 14th, 1977, in Alcobendas, Spain.

….I am Bing Crosby

Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Unsung Heroes and Fall Tours!

Today, Mike and Abby shared about some big things in the Christian music industry! Mike talked about for KING AND COUNTRY‘s new soundtrack that came out alongside their family biopic film, “Unsung Hero!” This soundtrack features classic 90’s songs with a for KING AND COUNTRY twist to them! They also came out with a new video for the song “She Believes.” You can read more about the soundtrack HERE!

Abby shared about Zach Williams‘ newly announced fall tour, including a stop in Troy, Ohio on October 10! Read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here.

All of my hope
Is in the name
The name of Jesus
Breakthrough will come
Come in the name
The name of Jesus

This week it’s a stumper!

Congratulations to Doug for winning today’s “A Child Shall Lead Them” tickets from MTV Arts! For your chance to win tickets make sure you tune in to tomorrow’s morning thing (Wednesday 5/1).

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Reminded to be still

Today’s Monday Motivation songs come from Blessing Offor and Lauren Daigle.

Blessing’s song, “Your Love,” is a prayer for God to keep us in the middle of His love instead of always trying to push the limits and build our own happy endings. When we rest in His love, we find direction and purpose!

Lauren’s new song, “Be Okay,” is encouragement for the journey of life using Psalm 121.

Name a popular candy bar.

  1. Hershey’s chocolate bars (27)
  2. Reese’s peanut butter cups (22)
  3. Snickers bar (21)
  4. Kit Kat (17)
  5. Twix (13)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 4/26/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! The last full week of classes at MVNU for the spring semester!

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
9. Phil Wickham – I Believe
8. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
7. Elevation Worship – Praise
6. TobyMac – Faithfully
5. Jeremy Camp – These Days
4. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
3. Anne Wilson – Strong
2. Crowder – Grave Robber
1. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Danny Gokey – I Got You

Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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God is Faithful!

Abby shared a simple encouragement, from Matthew 6:26–“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow or reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” God provides for all of His Creation, down to the smallest creatures. We are not only His Creation, but His children– there is no need to worry because He WILL take care of us!

Mike talked about 1 Corinthians 10:13— “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” This is a message of hope that whatever situation we are in, God will help us out of it. We might not be able to handle some things on our own, but He will be present with us through all obstacles!

The Our Daily Bread devotional for today emphasized that God is our helper, and through our lives He will accomplish incredible things if only we ask for His help. Read it HERE.

Shout out to Lisa from Mount Vernon for calling in with the answer– See Me Through It by Brandon Heath. She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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