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NZ Top 10 for 8/4/23

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

10. Natalie Grant f/Cory Asbury – You Will Be Found
9. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
8. Katy Nichole – Hold On
7. Cochren & Co. – Running Home
6. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)
5. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything
4. Phil Wickham – This is Our God
3. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone (7 weeks at #1)
2. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
1. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever

New Music Friday adds this week:

Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You

Thanks for listening!
– Joe
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New Album and New Tour!

Today for Artist News Day we shared stories about Cody Carnes and Big Daddy Weave. Our stories today were from JesusFreakHideout.com!

Cody Carnes is coming out with a new album, “Firm Foundation,” on August 25th and he just debuted a brand new song that will be on that album. Listen to it below.

You can read the full article on this new song and new album from Cody Carnes by clicking HERE.

Big Daddy Weave announced their fall tour entitled “Heaven Changes Everything Tour” recently and they will on the road with Tasha Layton and Hannah Kerr. Check out the poster below!

Find out all the details about this great tour HERE.

-Alyssa

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Knox County Fair – Day 4!

Today’s Who Knew Wednesday included a lot about Knox County Fair results and prizes.

Zoe, Morgan and Marcy shared results while Jonathon hosted in Big Blue. Remember tomorrow morning is the Sale of Champions broadcast, starting at 9:30!

Today’s Who Knews…

  • This week celebrates the birthday of American icon Amelia Earhart, born July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. Amelia was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • National Dog Photography Day, celebrated on July 26 every year, aims to encourage dog owners, pet enthusiasts, photography enthusiasts, and all dog lovers to post as many photos of their dogs, guilt-free. Did you know that the United States has the highest pet dog population in the world? Yes, the United States has the highest pet dog population among all the countries, with approximately 75.8 million pet dogs.

Today’s trivia winners: Linda from Gambier and Mary from Mount Vernon. They both answered this question correctly: The Ohio Poultry Association will offer several different flavors of this snack at this year’s State Fair. What is it?

The answer? Deviled eggs! Some of the flavors include cotton candy, lemon merengue and everything bagel.

Robin from Mount Vernon – congratulations!

Thanks for listening,
Joe

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Knox County Fair – Day 2!

Today Zoe was out at the Knox County Fair in Big Blue, sharing results and updates with you…

Remember we also have some fantastic prizes to give away this week – make sure you sign up in person or online. Find out more here!

Today’s Trivia question for General Admission tickets:

What exclusive cream puff flavor will Schmidt’s have at this year’s Ohio State Fair?
The answer? Lemon shake up.

Congratulations to Esther from Utica who wins the tickets!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 7/21/23

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

10. Katy Nichole – Hold On
9. Matt Maher – The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)
8. Andrew Ripp – For The Love of God
7. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)
6. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything
5. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever
4. Cochren & Co. – Running Home
3. Phil Wickham – This is Our God
2. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
1. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone (7th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Blessing Offor – Your Love

CASTING CROWNS TICKET WINNER: James from Marion

Congratulations and thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The original undercover boss

Today we shared a devotional from author Katara Patton that encourages us to take on the humble attitude of Jesus – you might even say he is the original ‘Undercover Boss.’ Check out ‘Putting on Humility’ by clicking here!

We want to praise God for you! Your partnership in prayer and support just moved our Lifeline 2023 total up AGAIN! We are at a pledge total of $86,508. Thank you!

CASTING CROWNS TICKET WINNER: Joshua from Mansfield
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: stumper! We’ll bring it back tomorrow.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Frankfurter facts and fair fun!

Since it’s National Hot Dog day, and we’re four days away from the Knox County Fair, why wouldn’t we go all in on this favorite fair food? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has us covered!

You can check out all kinds of fun facts and poll results about the famous frankfurter, including these questions:

  • is a hot dog a sandwich? 57% say NO.
  • should a hot dog be eaten by hand? 90% say YES.
  • is there a wrong time to eat a hot dog? 86% say NO.
  • what’s the top hot dog topping? 68% say mustard.

The 2023 Knox County Fair schedule is available at this link. On the Road with Big Blue starts Sunday afternoon with WNZR!

CASTING CROWNS TICKET WINNER: Andrew from Bellville

OSF GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: Karen from Bellville

Congratulations and thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Inspiration and ticket time!

This week, we kick off the show with Monday Motivation and the chance to win tickets to see Casting Crowns at the Ohio State Fair!

We start with author Karen Huang and her timely reminder that, even when we feel everyone doesn’t have time for us, has left us or just is too busy to care, we STILL have a purpose!

Read Karen’s Our Daily Bread devotional ‘What’s My Purpose’ by clicking here.

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Can you imagine living in Germany and having the last name Fuhrer? That would be tough. Still, read here how a pastor named Fuhrer sparked a prayer meeting that grew and helped bring down the Berlin Wall.

Winn Collier shares ‘Prayer and Transformation’ here.

Today’s ticket winners:
CASTING CROWNS CONCERT: Jen from Howard
GENERAL ADMISSION: Christy from Fredericktown

Congratulations! Thanks for listening.
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 7/14/23

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

10. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)
9. Consumed By Fire – First Things First
8. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything
7. Matt Maher – The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)
6. Andrew Ripp – For The Love of God
5. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever
4. Phil Wickham – This is Our God
3. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
2. Cochren & Co. – Running Home
1. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone (6th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

For King & Country – What Are We Waiting For?

Hope Darst – Never Walk Alone

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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