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The Anchor Who Will Never Fail

Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called ‘Anchored in Truth’ written by Lisa M. Samra. She talks about the importance in being anchored in the promises of God, not of men. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

We also shared a devotional called ‘Something Much Bigger’ written by Jennifer Benson Schuldt, she talks about the idea of us being co-workers in God’s service. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

Q: Who did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel?

A: Saul

Congratulations to Rachel of Gambier for correctly answering that question. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

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Fun facts for a sunny day!

Today is May 19, also known in some parts as MAY RAY DAY!

Get yourself out into the sun! That’s the best way to celebrate May Ray Day.

Get a new wardrobe of pretty spring clothes and take your family out on a picnic!

Been exercising inside all winter? Get yourself out into the sun and go for a walk or a jog, breathe in that fresh air, and if you have allergies, take a Benadryl…

May Ray Day is your reminder to go outside and soak up some sun in the great outdoors, so get out there!

Today is also NUMERACY DAY…

The aim is to celebrate numbers and how we use them in everyday life. The day is designed to encourage people to feel curious about numbers, explore how they can benefit them in their day to day life and give them the confidence to develop and improve their numeracy skills.

  • I was born on this day in 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • My real first name is Frederick
  • I went to college at Smith University in Charlotte and was all-conference in basketball
  • My career took me to 97 countries and over 6,000 games and I was in a cartoon series
  • My nickname was inspired by one of the Three Stooges
  • My number 22 was retired in 2008
  • I passed away last spring in Houston at the age of 77

I am…former Harlem Globetrotter, Curly Neal. Congratulations to Ruth Ann from Sugarcreek, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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God’s unique handiwork…

Today we shared some Monday Motivation from Our Daily Bread – the first was a story from Monica LaRose about the infamous Grasshopper Mouse, also called the “Werewolf Mouse”…here’s a photo by the way…

yep, he’s howling!

Read the devotional here, called ‘Small But Mighty’

Jonathon’s devotional is from Tim Gustafson, called ‘A Tree to Heal.’ Read more here.

Name a way a monkey can probably tell you’re not another monkey.

1- smell (34)
2- not hairy (14)
3- face (12)
4- walk (7)
5- clothes (5)
6- size (4)
T6- not in cage (4)

Congratulations to Charla from Utica, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 5/14/21

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

10. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
8. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
7. for King and Country – Amen
6. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
5. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
4. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
3. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
2. Crowder – Good God Almighty
1. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!
(look for video links below the album art)

Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ili8SJzg68I

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Main Street update!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday, we heard from Main Street Mount Vernon’s Anthony McNeal about the return of First Fridays in downtown Mount Vernon. Click here to find the links to Anthony’s conversation with our own Wesley Boston on our Soundcloud account!

Today’s profile:
  • I was born on this date in 1820 in Tuscany, Italy, but I am British
  • The city where I was born is also my first name
  • I felt a call from God in 1837 to devote my life to the service of others
  • I was courted by a man for nine years, but rejected his proposal so I could pursue my calling
  • My signature work was in the Crimean War in reducing death rates among the wounded
  • One of my nicknames was “The Lady with the Lamp”
  • The British Government developed a fund in my name to help train nurses

I am…Florence Nightingale!

Congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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A call to forgiveness

This week’s Monday Motivation focuses on forgiveness and embracing the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Jonathon shared “Chosen to Forgive” from Our Daily Bread and author Elisa Morgan. Read it by clicking here.

Joe’s devotional is from author Lisa Samra, called “It’s Jesus.” Read more here.

Name an occupation that starts with the letter ‘J’:

1. Janitor (62)
2. Judge/Justice (19)
3. Jeweler (5)
4. Jockey (4)
5. Journalist (4)
6. Juggler (3)

Congratulations to Stacy from Mount Vernon who guessed our top two correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup. Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 5/7/21

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
9. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
8. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
7. for King and Country – Amen
6. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
5. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
4. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
3. Crowder – Good God Almighty
2. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (1st week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!
(look for video links below the album art)

Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done

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

Newsboys – Magnetic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LffVE-74ukY

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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The first week of May – so much happening!

Today is one of those Who Knew Wednesday shows that has a lot to cover!

It’s Cinco de Mayo…here’s the scoop if you’re heading out for some Mexican food tonight:

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Wednesday, May 5 in 2021, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

Read more here from the History Channel’s website.

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer – read more at our WNZR page by clicking here.

Mother’s Day is Sunday! Don’t forget…

Jonathon found some fun facts about Mother’s Day from Town and Country magazine. Click here to read more.

Who Am I? Who Knew Wednesday Trivia:

  • I was born on this date in 1988 in London, England
  • I started singing when I was four
  • My mom raised me while working as a furniture maker
  • I attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
  • I’ve won 15 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2009
  • I was appointed an MBE in 2013, which means Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and received my award from Prince Charles
  • I’m also a mother to one son

I am…singer and songwriter Adele (Laurie Blue Adkins). Congratulations to Becky from St. Louisville, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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Welcome, Jonathon!

Today we welcome Jonathon Langdon to the Afternoon Drive – he and Kelsi Brake will join Alyssa, Zoe and I throughout the summer months while MVNU is on break.

We’re starting this week, as we always do, with some Monday Motivation. Jonathon’s devotional today is from In Touch ministries and is called “Faith is Assurance.” Click here to read more!

Joe’s devotional is from Patricia Raybon and reminds us how we can find joy in praise. Read more from Our Daily Bread by clicking here!

Name something you might offer someone, even if they didn’t ask for it:
1- food (26)
2- drink (24)
3- advice (14)
4- help (9)
5T- money (7)
5T- mint (7)
6- a place to sit (4)

Congratulations to Missy from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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