Afternoon Drive

The Dog Star?

August First Friday is just around the corner and we are excited to be hosting the main event for this month – the “Dog Days of Summer” Dog Parade! First Friday will run from 6-9pm, but registration for the dog parade is on-site only in Downtown Mount Vernon from 6:30-7:15.

We have all heard the phrase “Dog Days of Summer”, but what does that actually MEAN?

Sure, this time of year is typically the hottest it gets, but that is not the origin of the phrase. This saying is actually derived from astrology and this time of year celebrates when Sirius – known as the “Dog Star” rises to its most noticeable point. So next time you are out stargazing, keep an eye out for the Sirius star because it’ll only be prominent until roughly August 11th.

You can read Scott Smith’s article that we referred to during the show here!

Who Am I?

I was born on this date in 1901 in New Orleans
I moved to Chicago to start my music career as a trumpet player in the late 20s
I eventually became one of the pioneers of scat singing and formed a big band named after myself in the 40s
Some of my biggest hits include “What a Wonderful World” and “Mack the Knife”
I died of a heart attack in 1971 at the age of 69

I am… Louis Armstrong!

Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our trivia and winning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

August 4, 2021 0

You Are Not Forgotten

Today, I shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread, a booklet that you can pick up at Big Blue this Friday for August First Friday!

Those devotionals can also be found on their website accordingly – “Who Needs Your Support?” and “Not Forgotten”

If you could miraculously become the boss at work, what’s the first thing you would do?

Give Raises 42
Fire People 23
Take A Vacation 15
Give Days Off 8
Change Hours 3

Congratulations to Rhonda of Fredericktown for winning today’s $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup but correctly guessing the top two answers!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

August 2, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 7/23/21

Happy Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10 – for KING & COUNTRY – Amen
9 – Anne Wilson – My Jesus (1st week in the countdown)
8 – Elevation Worship – Rattle
7 – CeCe Winans – Believe For It
6 – Crowder – Good God Almighty
5 – Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
4 – Lauren Daigle – Hold On To Me
3 – CAIN – Yes He Can
2 – We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
1 – TobyMac – Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)…3rd week at #1

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – today’s new additions to the WNZR playlist:

Sanctus Real – My God is Still the Same

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

Apollo LTD – Sunday Morning Feeling f/Ryan Stevenson

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

July 23, 2021 0

Its Thursday, YAY!

Today on Praise Thursday we shared some amazing devotions from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called “God’s Restoring Ways”. When we’ve hurt others or taken for granted God’s goodness in our life, it’s easy to assume we’ve forever marred the good gifts we’ve been given. But when we humbly turn to Him, we find His love is always reaching to embrace and restore. To read more click HERE. Our second devotional was called “The Baggage Activity”. Sometimes the burdens we carry make us feel like foreigners—alone and misunderstood—even among our peers. Read more HERE.

Q: What did Joseph do for the Pharaoh while he was in prison?

A: Interrupted dreams

Congratulations to Erika of Marengo for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

July 22, 2021 0

Right around the corner…

The Knox County Fair starts on Sunday – today we heard from Andrea Rees from the OSU Extension 4H office in Knox County about the Ramser 4H Activity Center. Find the conversation by clicking here!

Also find out more about our fair content and contests by clicking here!

I was born today in 1899 in Rock Park, IL
My first job was as a reporter for The Kansas City Star
I was an ambulance driver in World War I, and returned home after being seriously wounded
My debut novel was published in 1926
I covered the Spanish Civil War and parts of World War II as a journalist
My residences included Key West, Cuba and Idaho
I was the 1954 winner of the Nobel Prize for literature

I am…Ernest Hemingway. Congratulations to Mark from Utica, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

July 21, 2021 0

Authenticity. Advice.

Today’s first Monday Motivation starts with Jonathon’s devotional from David Roper…read ‘Authentic Christianity’ by clicking here.

Joe’s devotional is from Con Campbell and called ‘Listening to Wise Advice’…you can read it by clicking here.

Name Something That Grows Faster Than You Want it To

Hair/Unibrow (48)
Lawn/Weeds (14)
Kids/Babies (13)
Belly/Weight (13)
Nails (6)
Debt/Expenses (4)

Congratulations to Dawn from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

July 19, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 7/16/21

Happy Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10 – Elevation Worship – Rattle
9 – CeCe Winans – Believe For It
8 – Zach Williams – Less Like Me
7 – for KING & COUNTRY – Amen
6 – Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
5 – Crowder – Good God Almighty
4 – CAIN – Yes He Can
3 – Lauren Daigle – Hold On To Me
2 – We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
1 – TobyMac – Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)…2nd week at #1

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – today’s new add:

Phil Wickham – House of the Lord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8uKldEUrPE

Watch the lyric video by clicking here…

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Kelsi

July 16, 2021 0

Navigating The Storms of Life

As we navigate life, there are often times when life gets so overwhelming we feel disoriented. In one of today’s devotionals called “Navigating the Storms of Life” we talked about this. When you’re feeling disoriented and lost, God’s faithful guidance through His Spirit and loving presence can comfort you and light your way. To read this devotional click HERE. Our other devotion was called “Not Taking Advantage”. The way we treat others reveals what we believe and value. When we choose to do good instead of harm, our actions might just prompt them to wonder about the God we know and love. To read this devotional for yourself click HERE.

Q: How many people boarded Noah’s Ark?

A: Eight

Congratulations to Pam of Fredericktown for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

July 15, 2021 0

Shark Awareness Day

Today, we dove into the oceans of the world to discuss the importance of sharks in our society!

While the media has portrayed these creatures as “menaces” or “beasts”, sharks are a key factor to keeping their environment in tact. Think of the food chain. Sharks eat something else that eats something else, and population control is a real issue in the ocean.

The hunting of sharks are the main reason for such a significant drop in population. Skin, meat, and fins are all profitable parts that are taken away from sharks for our own personal gain. Shark support groups use Shark Awareness Day, every year on this date, to protect and preserve the integrity and importance of these creatures that sit atop the food chain.