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Today in Artist News I shared about Micah Tyler announced and upcoming project called, People Like Us. This EP is available for per-order and it will be available on March 24th. Tyler also shared that he will be preforming these songs on tour with his labelmates MercyMe on their Always Only Jesus Tour, which kicks off March 2nd. Click for tour dates here!

Jonathon then shared about a really cool story with another American Idol Competitor. Christian singer/songwriter Megan Danielle had a surprise visit from Lauren Daigle. The night before her audition Danielle went to Daigle’s concert in Las Vegas, after hearing her story Daigle surprised Danielle during her audition.

We want to congratulate Liz from Mount Vernon, she won our song poetry today and she won an Easter Action Bible! The lyrics were, “The son of God was laid in darkness A battle in the grave A war on death was waged, and that is Forever by Kari Jobe!

Today we ended the show a little early today as we prepare for MVNU Women’s Basketball tonight at 7:00. The ladies will be playing in the quarterfinals in the Crossroads League Tournament against (6) Marian University. Tomorrow Men’s Basketball will play against (18) Huntington University. Both games will be on 90.9fm WNZR.

Thank you for listening!

Emma and Jonathon

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Presidential Trivia

Today’s Monday Motivation includes “Cleansed Completely” from Adam Holz – inspired by Isaiah 64. Read more here.

James 2 is the inspiration for “Faith in Action” from Anne Cetas. Read more at Our Daily Bread by clicking here.

Name a U.S. President whose name ends in “son”.

Answer                              Points

Thomas Jefferson              31

Andrew Jackson                30

Lyndon B. Johnson           19

Woodrow Wilson              9

James Madison                 5

W. Henry Harrison           5

Congratulations to Paul from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Anne Wilson CD, “My Jesus.”

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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NZ Top 10 for 2/17/23

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:

10. Mac Powell – New Creation
9. Crowder f/Dante Bowe – God Really Loves Us
8. Steven Curtis Chapman – Don’t Lose Heart
7. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat
6. Micah Tyler – I See Grace
5. Brandon Lake – Gratitude
4. Elevation Worship – Same God
3. Rachael Lampa f/TobyMac – Perfectly Loved
2. MercyMe – Then Christ Came
1. for King and Country f/Jordin Sparks – Love Me Like I Am (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY adds this week:

Cochren & Co. – Running Home

Brandon Heath – That’s Enough

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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The God Who Redeems

Today was Praise Thursday! Emma and I shared your favorite worship music along with our devotionals for the week.

Emma continued her series entitled Wellbeing: An Invitation to a Flourishing Life with Week 10!

Also, Jonathon read “The God Who Redeems” a piece from Our Daily Bread covering Isaiah 43.

Congratulations to Amanda from Fredericktown for correctly guessing today’s Name That Tune: Gratitude by Brandon Lake! Amanda wins a Chris Tomlin CD.

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon & Emma

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To: Listener, From: The Afternoon Drive!

Happy Valentines Day!

To start Artist News Day we shared a clip from 20 The Countdown Magazine. William Ryan III talks about what you didn’t see at the Grammy’s with Maverick City and the encouragement that was shared in that space. If you missed on our show the clip is on our SoundCloud here!

Jonathon then continued artist news that Haven Madison, the daughter of Building 429 lead singer Jason Roy, announced on social media that she auditioned for the popular show American Idol. Her audition will be televised on February 19th of American Idol.

MVNU Men’s Volleyball plays tonight vs. Lourdes University in Ariel Arena. Pre-game starts at 6:45pm and the game starts 7:00pm, you can see the live action on wnzr.tv. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram page @Voice of the Cougars and MVNU Men’s volleyball Instagram for fun game day content!

Song Poetry is back! Our lyrics today were, “I was sure by now God, You would have reached down and wiped our tears away stepped in and saved the day.” Those lyrics are from “Praise You In This Storm” by: Casting Crowns. Congrats to Sarah from Mount Vernon, she wins a CeCe Winans CD!

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When hard pressed, press in?

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from author Arthur Jackson and advice for what to do when you’re ‘hard pressed.’ Read more here from Our Daily Bread.

We also shared ‘Imaginative Faith’ from James Banks. This passage was inspired by Isaiah 55. Read more here!

It’s also WORLD RADIO DAY! Today celebrates the anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi’s first wireless transmission in 1895.

Today’s winners: Tim and Kim from Mount Vernon won a $10 gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop

Deanna from Mount Vernon won a certificate for a dozen carnations from Flowers for You!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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NZ Top 10 for 2/10/23

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:

10. Micah Tyler – I See Grace
9. Brandon Lake – Gratitude
8. Steven Curtis Chapman – Don’t Lose Heart
7. Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in This Story
6. Mac Powell – New Creation
5. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat
4. Elevation Worship – Same God
3. Rachael Lampa f/TobyMac – Perfectly Loved
2. MercyMe – Then Christ Came (spent one week at #1)
1. for King and Country f/Jordin Sparks – Love Me Like I Am (1st week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY adds this week:

Andrew Ripp – For The Love of God

Jeremy Camp – Anxious Heart

Thanks for listening!

  • Joe and Dylan
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God’s Arms Are Open

Today, we celebrated a beautiful day with some encouragement through our devotionals for this Praise Thursday!

Emma continued her devotional series entitled “Wellbeing: An Invitation to a Flourishing Life”.

And Jonathon shared another piece from Jennifer Benson Schuldt and Our Daily Bread called “God’s Arms Are Open”

Congratulations to today’s two winners for Spread the Love!

Challenge #1: What chapter of the Bible is known as the “Love Chapter”? Answer: 1 Corinthians 13

Challenge #2: The song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” was written for what Disney animated film? Answer: The Lion King

Congratulations to Brad from Bellville and Dawn from Mount Vernon for winning with us and registering themselves for our grand prizes! You can find more information on Spread the Love HERE.

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon and Emma

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Spreading More Love

It’s Artist News Day and Jonathon shared with us the news of Micah Tyler’s book debut wit the release of Walking Free: Taking Small Steps to a Big God. This devotional was inspired by Tyler’s hit song of the same name. “Tyler applies Scripture and Biblical wisdom in his teaching alongside personal stories, along with questions for both personal reflections and group discussions.” This book is out now right here.

We then continued Artist News Day with congratulating Maverick City Music as they won four GRAMMYS this past Sunday. They won a GRAMMY for Best Gospel Performance/Song for Kingdom. They won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/song for Fear Is Not My Future. They won Best Gospel Album for Kingdom Book One Deluxe. Lastly, Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Breathe. Congrats to Maverick City!

Day Two of Spread the Love! Congrats to Ashley from Mount Vernon and she won a $10 Gift Certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop! Also Congrats to Stacy from Mount Vernon and she won a Date Night prep Set from Cecelia McClelland Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics! Stay tuned tomorrow tomorrow on The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive for more Valentine’s Day Trivia!

Thank you for listening!

Emma and Jonathon

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