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There’s no such thing…

As perfect people. Today, I was teaching about servant leadership and we started talking about the leadership habits of Jesus from the book, “Lead Like Jesus…”
They are:

  • solitude
  • prayer
  • study and application of scripture
  • accepting and responding to God’s unconditional love
  • involvement in supportive relationships

    …as we talked and discussed the decision to accept and embrace God’s love, I was reminded of this song by Natalie Grant…

Our winners today –
4pm: Kim from Mount Vernon wins a gift basket from Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
5pm: Jackie from Howard wins a $10 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop

Other than their beds, name somewhere people fall asleep.

  1. On an airplane (27 votes)
  2. On the way home from work on a bus or train (24)
  3. At their desks at work (23)
  4. On the couch or chair (19)
  5. On the floor (7)

Congratulations to Pam 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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NZ Top 10 for 2/7/25

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

10. Jeremy Camp – Again
9. for KING & COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place in This World
8. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
7. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters
6. Andrew Ripp – Love’s Got A Way
5. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
4. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
3. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise (spent 9 weeks at #1)
2. Megan Woods – The Truth
1. Crowder – Somebody Prayed (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Bodie – Whisper & The Wind

TobyMac – a lil’ Church (Nobody’s too Lost)

Today’s winners: 4pm – Samaria wins a $10 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop
5pm – Lisa wins certificates from Pizza Hut of Mount Vernon

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Spread the Love starts up!

Cody Carnes ‘Firm Foundation’ leads our Monday Motivation today. “When everything around me is shaken, I’ve never been more glad, that I put my faith in Jesus. He’s never let me down.”

Spread the Love started today! Congratulations to our winners!
4pm hour: Lisa from Mount Vernon won a Valentine’s Bag from Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
5pm hour: Haley from Mount Vernon won a $10 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings!

Other than breakfast eggs and omelets, name something made with eggs.

  1. Cakes (31)
  2. Cookies (26)
  3. Pies (21)
  4. Easter eggs (12)
  5. Quiche (10)

Congratulations to Stacy 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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NZ Top 10 for 1/31/25

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

10. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
9. for KING & COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place in This World
8. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters
7. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
6. Andrew Ripp – Love’s Got A Way
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
4. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
3. Megan Woods – The Truth
2. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [9th week at #1]

New Music Friday adds this week:
Jamie McDonald – Desperate

Jon Reddick – No Fear

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Praying Peace Over Us

Today’s Monday Motivation songs include Hope Darst’s ‘Peace Be Still,’ which includes the lyric, “peace over me.”

Hope says part of this inspiration came from her co-writer, Mia Fieldes, who was going through a life moment where she felt things were falling apart. Hope shares, “Her (Mia’s) vulnerability opened the door for me to share the anxiety and fear I was feeling in that same season. Neither of us felt peaceful that day, but we knew God promises us peace. So we chose to prophetically sing God’s promise of peace over our lives, our hearts, and our minds that day.” 

Name something you might find on a bulletin board.

  1. Thumbtacks or pushpins (30 votes)
  2. Calendars or schedules (25)
  3. Photos (18)
  4. Maps (14)
  5. Sticky notes or index cards or other notes (13)

Congratulations to Dawn 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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NZ Top 10 for 1/24/25

10. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
9. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
8. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters (1st week in the Top 10)
7. Andrew Ripp – Love’s Got A Way
6. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
4. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [7th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [8th week at #1]

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 1/17/25

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

10. For KING + COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [new this week]
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
7. Andrew Ripp – Love’s Got A Way
6. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
4. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [6th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [7th week at #1]

New Music Friday adds this week:

Terrian – He Sees You

Congratulations to Greg from Mount Vernon.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The simplicity of claiming this: God is Good.

I probably need Monday Motivation as much as anyone today. My week has started well, but to be honest, I’m just tired of bad news. Maybe you’re feeling it, too. 2025 has not started as any of us expected. New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, the snow, the cold, family and friends dealing with health struggles. So today (and every day) I’m claiming this truth and this song from Francesca Battistelli: God is Good.

Joy comes, tears fall
I’m learning there is beauty in it all
It’s not hard to find it, you just have to look
Oh, God is good

I’ve said Hellos and goodbyes
and I’ve held my friends while they’ve cried
Tasted bitter and sweet
Those moments between
Oh, He’s had his hand on everything

Other than chocolate chip, name a popular cookie:
1 – Oreo (51 votes)
2- Oatmeal (22)
T2 – Sugar cookies (22)
4 – Peanut butter
5 – Girl Scout cookies

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

Brandon from Mount Vernon!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 1/10/25

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

10. For KING + COUNTRY & Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [new this week]
9. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
8. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
7. Andrew Ripp – Loves Got A Way
6. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You
5. Colton Dixon – Up + Up 
4. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word
3. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
2. Megan Woods – The Truth [5th week at #2]
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise [6th week at #1]

New Music Friday – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Katy Nichole – When I Fall


Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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