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NZ Top 10 for 2/2/24

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

10. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
9. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You
8. CAIN – Any More
7. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
6. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
5. Tasha Layton – Never
4. Phil Wickham – I Believe
3. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – #1 last week
2. TobyMac – Faithfully
1. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Ben Fuller – If I Got Jesus

We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Mike

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Psalms for a beautiful day!

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby praised God for the beautiful sunshine outside, and shared some Scripture from Psalm.

Mike talked about Psalm 46:11: “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” If we build our lives on the foundation of worldly comforts, those walls can eventually come crumbling down. God is a secure, mighty foundation to build upon– He will never fail us!

Abby shared Psalm 84:10, which says, “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!” Being a part of God’s family and looking ahead to our heavenly home is 1,000 times better than anything the world could offer. He provides us with His light and protection eternally, so why would we want to be anywhere else?

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National Hot Chocolate Day and Baseball!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Hot Chocolate Day. I also talked about some upcoming sporting events that are happening on both WNZR and WNZR.tv. I also mentioned how we are still doing the Big Blue Music Crew Surveys and how all of them are open!

If you are struggling to find the Big Blue Music Crew Survey, I’ve got a link right here that will take you right to the survey!

Did you know that in 1961 is when the popular hot chocolate company Swiss Miss started manufacturing its powdered hot chocolate? I had no idea. I love hot chocolate! Especially when you have to sit outside for either a sporting event. I even like it in the comfort of my own home when it is cold outside.

To find out more interesting facts about National Hot Chocolate Day, click here! This website is awesome for finding out what national holidays are happening on any specific day.

  • I was born on January 31st, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia.
  • I was raised in Pasadena, California.
  • I was a four-sport athlete at both Pasadena Junior College and The University of California.
  • I was a star football player at UCLA.
  • I signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before eventually signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, where I broke the color line in Major League Baseball.
  • My number 42 is retired by the MLB.
  • I died on October 24th, 1972, at the age of 53.

….I am Jackie Robinson

Congratulations to Julia of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Terrian & We The Kingdom with new music!

Today, Abby shared news from We The Kingdom as they prepare for a new season in the band with a new song. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Mike shared a story about Terrian releasing her debut album, which has been in the works for several years! You can read more about her album and tour HERE!

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

We’re still looking for the right answer!! It’s a TWO WEEK STUMPER!!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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The longer race

Today’s inspiration comes from author Marvin Williams and tells the story of a 5K runner who accidentally ended up in a half-marathon. How does this tie in to the Christian race? Read this devotional from Our Daily Bread by clicking here.

Name a popular food for kids.

  1. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (28 votes)
  2. Macaroni and cheese (26)
  3. Pizza (25)
  4. Hamburger (11)
  5. Hot dogs (10)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 1/26/24

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

10. for King & Country – What Are We Waiting For?
9. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You
8. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
7. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
6. Phil Wickham – I Believe
5. Tasha Layton – Never
4. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
3. TobyMac – Faithfully
2. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (spent 3 weeks at #1)
1. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – first week at #1

New Music Friday adds this week:

MercyMe – Always Only Jesus

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Praise God for the Rain!

For today’s Praise Thursday, we shared Acts 14:17, which says, “Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.” Rather than seeing the weather as dull or dreary, let’s remember that it bears witness to God’s glory. He blesses us with fruitfulness and growth with the rainfall!

We also read through the Our Daily Bread for today, which you can check out here. This devotional references Esther’s story with the key verse Esther 4:14— “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Even while we are navigating strange and confusing times in our lives, God has a larger plan and will work through those moments.

Shout out to Annabelle from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing… Love Me Like I Am — for KING & COUNTRY. She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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National Peanut Butter Day and Russ Lee from Newsong!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Peanut Butter Day. I also had an interview with Russ Lee from Newsong who is a part of the Winter Jam 2024 lineup. We also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Did you know out of 1,000 people surveyed that 72% which is nearly three-quarters of the people surveyed, like smooth peanut butter over chunky peanut butter? I had no idea. Also, 35% of men are far more likely to pick chunky peanut butter; as opposed to women who only choose it 28% of the time. I just thought both of these things were interesting.

If you would like to learn more about National Peanut Butter Day, visit this website: https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-butter-day/

Here is the link to the interview from Russ Lee from Newsong:

  • I was born on January 24th, 1733, in Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
  • I was the sixth child born in the family.
  • I got married to Mary Cushing and we had 11 children.
  • In 1776, I got promoted to the head of the Massachusetts militia.
  • I oversaw three major surrenders throughout my lifetime including the Battle at Saratoga, The Battle of Charleston, and the Battle of Yorktown.
  • I died on May 9th, 1810, at the age of 77.

….I am Benjamin Lincoln

Congratulations to Lisa of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Lecrae and Artist Newsday!

Today, Mike and Abby shared a conversation that Alyssa Sidle had with Lecrae in preparation for Winter Jam! You can listen to their conversation HERE!

It was also Artist Newsday, so Mike shared about For King and Country’s new cover of Michael W. Smith’s “Place in this World.” You can read more about it HERE!

Abby shared news of Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s upcoming book, coming out in May – you can read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com here.

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

It’s a stumper this week! Check in next week to win that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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