This afternoon, we talked about ways that we have felt God’s peace or encouraged by him in our everyday lives. It’s the International Day of Peace, so we had a special focus on God’s peace. Mike shared how he felt God’s peace during a difficult exam, and Abby told the story of how God helped her feel at peace in the midst of moving.
Mike also shared about the encouragement he felt from Hebrews 2:18, which says “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” He mentioned how God has been faithful about temptations in his life.
Abby shared a devotional about God remaining the same through seasons of change! She shared James 1:17, which says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
We also talked to Darrel George, Vice President of Development at MVNU, about the results of the school’s Giving Day! It is great to hear updates about the impact of giving on the students! To get involved in the giving day process, you can visit mvnu.edu/givingday.
The name that tune for today was Then Christ Came by MercyMe! Congrats to Janell for getting the correct song! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!
Today on the show I talked about how the Pacific Ocean was named and how today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
Did you know the Pacific Ocean was named by a European explorer named Ferdinand Magellan? I didn’t know that. The reason he named it Pacific was because the ocean was so calm. Pacific comes from the Latin word for tranquil, Pacificus.
Pepperoni pizza didn’t become widespread across the United States until the 1950s! That is incredible to me. So when you think about it, Pepperoni pizza is fairly new to the United States.
Click this link daysoftheyear.com to learn more information about National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
I was born on September 20, 1878, in Baltimore, Maryland.
I came from a relatively wealthy family.
I was a prolific writer and author who wrote over 90 books.
I am best known for my novel “The Jungle” published in 1906.
I played a significant role in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act of 1906.
I ran for Governor of California as a part of the Socialist Party in 1934.
In 1943, I won the Pulitzer Prize for my Fiction novel “Dragon’s Teeth.”
I died on November 25, 1968, at the age of 90.
…..I am Upton Sinclair
Congratulations to Jo Ann of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Today on the show I played a conversation between Allison Prouty and Blessing Offor. I also gave away two Sonfest 2023 tickets and a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant. It was a very busy two hours with lots of information from Blessing Offor and prize giveaways!
You can find all of the artist interviews on our WNZR Soundcloud page. Click here to listen. Also check out themorningthing.com for interviews as well.
Congratulations to Denise of Mount Vernon! She wins two tickets to Sonfest 2023!
I was born on September 13th, 1857, in Derry Township, Pennsylvania
I dropped out of school in the 4th grade to work on my family’s farm.
In 1883, I borrowed money from a bank to start the Lancaster Caramel Company, which instantly was successful.
In 1912, I was scheduled to travel on the Titanic, but canceled last minute due to a change of plans.
During World War II, I supplied the U.S. Armed Forces with Ration D. Bars and Tropical Chocolate Bars.
I died on October 13th, 1945, at the age of 88.
…..I am Milton S. Hershey
Congratulations to Nicole of Mount Vernon! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Today on the show I talked about several things that are happening at the Fredericktown Tomato Show. Make sure to sign up to win our prizes on our website wnzr.fm. You can also enter to win the prizes while in downtown Fredericktown at the Tomato Show. Come on out and stop by to see the Big Blue Crew! We also went live from the Tomato Show to talk to Alyssa Sidle of the Big Blue Crew on some of the interesting things that are happening at the Tomato Show. I also gave away two tickets to Sonfest 2023. And of course, our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person will win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Congratulations to Krista of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins two tickets to Sonfest 2023.
I was born on September 6, 1860, in Cedarville, Illinois.
I was the eighth of nine children.
My father was a prosperous miller and also a political leader. He served for 16 years as a state senator, and he also fought in the Civil War.
In 1905, I was appointed to Chicago’s Board of Education and was made chairman of the School Management Committee.
I was the leader in the women’s suffrage movement and advocated for world peace. I was arguably the most prominent reformer of the progressive era.
I won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for my work as a social worker in America. I am recognized as the founder of the social work profession in the United States
I died on May 21, 1935, at the age of 74.
…..I am Jane Addams
Congratulations to Nathan of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
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.
10 – Ain’t Nobody by Cody Carnes 9 – Heaven Changes Everything by Big Daddy Weave 8 – First Things First by Consumed By Fire 7 – The Lord’s Prayer by Matt Maher 6 – Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin 5 – For the Love of God by Andrew Ripp 4 – Thank God I Do by Lauren Daigle 3 – This Is Our God by Phil Wickham 2 – Running Home by Cochran & Co. 1 – Cornerstone – Tobymac ft. Zach Williams
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
This week we have a great new song from vocal powerhouse, Brandon Lake. His message is simple, no matter where you in life: God deserves the praise.
Today Josiah shared this devotional from Our Daily Bread, If you would like to read more please click here
Have you ever done something in anger you later regretted? When my son was wrestling with drug addiction, I said some harsh things in reaction to his choices. My anger only discouraged him more. But eventually he encountered believers who spoke life and hope to him, and in time he was set free.
Even someone as exemplary in faith as Moses did something he later regretted. When the people of Israel were in the desert and water was scarce, they complained bitterly. So God gave Moses and Aaron specific instructions: “Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water” (Numbers 20:8). But Moses reacted in anger, giving himself and Aaron credit for the miracle instead of God: “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” (v. 10). Then he disobeyed God directly and “raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff” (v. 11).
Even though water flowed, there were tragic consequences. Neither Moses nor Aaron was allowed to enter the land God promised His people. But He was still merciful, allowing Moses to see it from afar (27:12–13).
As with Moses, God still mercifully meets us in the desert of our disobedience to Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He kindly offers us forgiveness and hope. No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, if we turn to Him, He’ll lead us into life.
Zoe shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread as well called Purple Shawl, if you would like to read more you can read it here
While serving as my mom’s live-in caregiver at a cancer center hundreds of miles away from my home, I asked people to pray for us. As the months passed, isolation and loneliness sapped my strength. How could I care for my mom if I gave in to my physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion?
One day, a friend sent me an unexpected care package. Jodi had crocheted a purple prayer shawl, a warm reminder that we had people praying for us daily. Whenever I wrapped the soft yarn around my shoulders, I felt God hugging me with the prayers of His people. Years later, He still uses that purple shawl to comfort me and strengthen my resolve.
The apostle Paul affirmed the importance and spirit-refreshing power of praying for others. Through his passionate request for prayerful support and encouragement during his travels, Paul demonstrated how those who pray for others become partners in ministry (Romans 15:30). Offering specific requests, the apostle not only showed his dependence on the support of fellow believers but his trust that God powerfully answers prayer (vv. 31–33).
We’ll all experience days when we feel alone. But Paul shows us how to ask for prayer as we pray for others. When we’re wrapped in the intercessory prayers of God’s people, we can experience God’s strength and comfort no matter where life takes us.
Who has God used to encourage you through intercessory prayer? Who can you pray for today?
Congrats to our winner of Name That Tune, Joanna of Pickerington!
Today on The Afternoon Drive, Josiah Sidle and Zoe Bricker shared about World Chocolate day and 100 fun things to do in Ohio.
If you’d like to learn more about World Chocolate Day you can visit HERE
We also shared 100 fun things to do in Ohio, some of the events we talked about were not listed such as The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival on August 10-12. If you want to read the 100 things to do, you can click here.
