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It’s Artist News Day and there is some exciting news in the Christian music today! Emma shared that Chris Tomlin and Hillsong UNITED have extend the Tomlin UNITED Tour. Tickets are on sale now and concerts start on November, 3rd. Jonathon then shared about Colton Dixon releasing a new music video for his new song “Build a Boat.” This music video was a collaboration with Mercy Ship, a charitable organization that runs the world’s first purpose-built civilian hospital ship.

Don’t forget to see Big Blue at the Fredericktown Tomato Show starting Tomorrow September 7th through Saturday September 10th. The Big Blue Crew will also be throwing candy and frisbees at the annual Tomato Show Parade this Saturday at 12:30 pm. Be on the look out to register to win a WNZR Prize Basket. Everyday of the Tomato Show we are giving away an Adult and Kids prize basket. Then on Saturday the 10th we will be giving away one Student prize basket.

You brought me blessings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony

Answer: New Creation by Mac Powell, Congratulations to Bonnie from

We also played SonFest Trivia and our winner was Kathy from Mount Vernon. Congratulations to Kathy for winning two tickets to SonFest. Stay tuned through out this and week to win SonFest tickets on the Morning Thing at 7:25 am and the Afternoon Drive 5:25 pm!

Thanks for Listening!

Jonathon and Emma

September 6, 2022 0

He comes to our rescue!

Monday Motivation today includes a reflection from Psalms about deep waters. Dylan shared “Deep Water Rescue” from Arthur Jackson. Read it by clicking this link from Our Daily Bread.

Joe shared “Darkness and Light” from Alyson Kieda, based in John 8. Read more by clicking here.

Monopoly – 36 votes
Chess – 25
Checkers – 21
Scrabble – 12
Clue – 6

Congratulations to Tysha from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream. Tysha also won the SonFest Trivia and wins a pair of tickets to the concert on September 17th.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

September 5, 2022 0

NZ Top 10 for 9/2/22

Here is this week’s countdown:

10. Chris Tomlin – Always
9. for KING & COUNTRY – For God Is With Us
8. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
7. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
6. Tasha Layton – How Far
5. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness
4. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind
3. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup (spent 3 weeks at #1)
2. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started
1. Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

MercyMe – Then Christ Came

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euUYX-jss5Y

David Leonard – Good Lord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEtJea6AExk

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

September 2, 2022 0

Gather Together!

Today, Jonathon and Emma shared about the excitement of last nights opening of the CH4 soccer and lacrosse stadium on the campus of MVNU. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, women’s soccer team took on Siena Heights (MI) and won 3-2. Later they shared about Frist Friday, which is happening tomorrow in downtown Mount Vernon. The theme this month is Back to School. Don’t forget to see Big Blue Crew to win our clean up, drink up, stay up basket.

Emma then shared a devotional from “The Well-Watered Woman” by: Gretchen Saffles. That we as Christians we sometimes compare our lives to the lives of others who are in a growing season. She then shared that you don’t have to be in a “blooming” season to be growing in your faith walk. That if you are stilled God can do amazing things in that growth. That if we find our hope in Christ, we can bloom where we are planted.

Jonathon later shared a devotional from “Our Daily Bread” When We Gather Together . He shared the verse Hebrews 10:25 NLT. He went on to talk about that as Christians we are encouraged to gather together as a community.

Today for Name that Tune, our song was Man of Your Word by Maverick City Music. Congrats to Becky of St. Louisville for winning a five dollar gift card to Round Hill Dairy.

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon and Emma

September 1, 2022 0

Welcome Emma!

Today, we welcomed a brand co-host to the Afternoon Drive, Emma Reuss! She is a junior communications and digital media major from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jonathon and Emma will be hosting the show Tuesdays and Thursdays for the fall semester.

Tuesday, as always, was Artist Newsday, and Emma shared a story about CAIN, the musical trio who all welcomed new babies to the world through Instagram posts all throughout this year! You can find the story HERE.

Also in the news, Mac Powell is hosting a FREE VIP virtual concert experience tomorrow, August 31st, at 7:30pm. You can find more information HERE.

Finally, congratulations to Leanna Crawford for her engagement to former-NBA player Cody Zeller! She also announced the occasion on Instagram and you can read the whole story HERE.

Today’s Song Poetry Lyrics:

You brought me blessings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony

Congratulations to

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon & Emma

August 30, 2022 0

Fall season starts today!

The fall season of the show is here! Dylan Elliott and Joe Rinehart host Monday/Wednesday/Friday, while Emma Reuss and Jonathon Langdon do the Tuesday/Thursday shows.

Dylan’s Monday Motivation today comes from Karen Huang as we approach the first week of classes here at MVNU. It’s called ‘Trust in His Name.’ Read it by clicking here.

Joe’s is based in Philippians 4 and called ‘The Secret of Contentment.’ Click here to read this devotional from Amy Pye.

**Name a specific piece of furniture that might be handmade:**
Table (41 votes)
Chair 31
Shelf/bookshelf 12
Dresser 5
Bed 2
Cabinet 2
Bench 2

Congratulations to our winner, Donna from Mount Vernon! She guessed the top two and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

August 29, 2022 0

Finding Home

Today we shared inspiration based on the story of a famous book character and a promise from Psalms. Read ‘Longing For a Home,” from author Anne Cetas by clicking here.

Also, another story about finding home, “The Wizard of Oz,” celebrates the anniversary of its theatrical release, August 25, 1939.

Today’s song was “Patient,” from Apollo LTD. Congratulations to Demi from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

August 29, 2022 0

NZ Top 10 for 8/26/22

Here is this week’s countdown:

10. Chris Tomlin – Always
9. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
8. for KING & COUNTRY – For God Is With Us
7. Tasha Layton – How Far
6. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
5. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness
4. Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven
3. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started
2. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind
1. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Rachael Lampa – Perfectly Loved

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTH8MHJXTPY

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

August 26, 2022 0

Waffles Wednesday!

National Waffle Day is TODAY! Why? From thenibble.com

In 1869, Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, a Dutch-American, receives a patent for the first waffle iron in the U.S., on August 24th. Described as a “device to bake waffles,” one heats up the waffle iron over a coal stove, pour batter on the griddle, close the cover and after a few minutes, flip the griddle and cook the other side of the waffle. It becomes very popular. The anniversary of the patent is now celebrated as National Waffle Day.

More history?

In 1620, Dutch “wafles” come to America with the Pilgrims, who spend time in Holland prior to sailing to America. 1735. The word “waffle,” with two “fs,” appears in print in English for the first time.

In 1789, at the start of the French Revolution, Thomas Jefferson returns to the U.S. from his position as Minister to France. Along with a pasta machine, he brings a long-handled waffle iron that encloses the batter and gives the waffle crispness and shape. This begins the trend of “waffle frolics” or waffle parties, where guests can enjoy their waffles sweet (with maple syrup or molasses) or savory (topped with kidney stew).