Afternoon Drive

Reminded to be still

Today’s Monday Motivation songs come from Blessing Offor and Lauren Daigle.

Blessing’s song, “Your Love,” is a prayer for God to keep us in the middle of His love instead of always trying to push the limits and build our own happy endings. When we rest in His love, we find direction and purpose!

Lauren’s new song, “Be Okay,” is encouragement for the journey of life using Psalm 121.

Name a popular candy bar.

Hershey’s chocolate bars (27)
Reese’s peanut butter cups (22)
Snickers bar (21)
Kit Kat (17)
Twix (13)

Congratulations to Olivia from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

April 29, 2024 0

NZ Top 10 for 4/26/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! The last full week of classes at MVNU for the spring semester!

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
9. Phil Wickham – I Believe
8. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
7. Elevation Worship – Praise
6. TobyMac – Faithfully
5. Jeremy Camp – These Days
4. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
3. Anne Wilson – Strong
2. Crowder – Grave Robber
1. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Danny Gokey – I Got You

Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

April 26, 2024 0

God is Faithful!

Abby shared a simple encouragement, from Matthew 6:26–“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow or reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” God provides for all of His Creation, down to the smallest creatures. We are not only His Creation, but His children– there is no need to worry because He WILL take care of us!

Mike talked about 1 Corinthians 10:13— “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” This is a message of hope that whatever situation we are in, God will help us out of it. We might not be able to handle some things on our own, but He will be present with us through all obstacles!

The Our Daily Bread devotional for today emphasized that God is our helper, and through our lives He will accomplish incredible things if only we ask for His help. Read it HERE.

Shout out to Lisa from Mount Vernon for calling in with the answer– See Me Through It by Brandon Heath. She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

April 25, 2024 0

Administrative Professionals Day and Who am I? Trivia!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is Administrative Professionals Day. I also gave an updated total for Lifeline 2024. Our total is $87,581! We are so thankful for your generous giving to our radio ministry! We are so grateful to have a community that loves and supports us! I also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!

Did you know that Administrative Professionals Day is always celebrated the last Wednesday of April? I had no idea. Administrative Professionals are very important to keep order and structure throughout any business.

Here is the link to find out more about Administrative Professionals Day. Click HERE

I was born on April 25^th, 1908, in Guilford County, North Carolina.

I was the youngest of four brothers.

In 1926, I enrolled at Washington State College (now Washington State University) where I majored in speech.

I joined CBS in 1935 and remained with the network throughout my entire career.

I am famous for being on the radio at CBS throughout multiple catastrophic events in history such as the holocaust. I also had my own show called See It Now.

I died on April 27^th, 1965, in Pawling, New York at the age of 57.

….I am Edward R. Murrow

Congratulations to Haley of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

April 24, 2024 0

ICYMI: Tragedy Into Triumph

Monday we talked with Wendell Brown about the upcoming Tragedy Into Triumph simulcast event, scheduled for May 4-5 in Circleville, Ohio.

Listen to Joe’s conversation with Rev. Brown at this link!

April 24, 2024 0

The Afternoon Drive Honors the Legacy of Mandisa

Today, the Afternoon Drive honored the legacy of WNZR artist Mandisa, who passed away last Thursday. Mike, Abby, and Joe shared what artists posted to honor the late artist and her impact. They shared from TobyMac, Colton Dixon, and others. You can see all of the wonderful posts the artists have shared HERE!

Here is another link to tributes from JesusFreakHideout.com

Mike and Abby also shared about For King and Country’s new movie “Unsung Hero” that is coming out on Friday and will be shown at Premiere Theatres in Mount Vernon as well as theatres around the area! You can check out the Focus on the Family episode from Monday about the upcoming movie HERE!

And as You speak
A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said…

The song? ‘So Will I’ from Hillsong UNITED. Congratulations to Kathy from Mount Vernon, who matched up the artist and title and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

April 23, 2024 0

Turning it Around

Today we talked with Rev. Wendell Brown about this year’s Tragedy Into Triumph event, scheduled for May 4-5 in Chillicothe. You can learn more and also learn more about Wendell’s new book by clicking here!

Name something your mechanic might use:

Wrench (30 votes)
Towel (22)
Tire gauge (18)
Air compressor or air hose (17)
Diagnostic computer (13)

Congratulations to Pam from Fredericktown who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

April 22, 2024 0

NZ Top 10 for 4/19/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday – and please join us in praying for the family of our beloved artist and singer Mandisa, who passed away unexpectedly yesterday.

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
9. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
8. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
7. Jeremy Camp – These Days
6. Phil Wickham – I Believe
5. TobyMac – Faithfully
4. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
3. Crowder – Grave Robber
2. Anne Wilson – Strong
1. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Ryan Stevenson – Just As You Are

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

April 19, 2024 0

Shepherds and Trees!

Abby talked about Jesus as the “good shepherd.” He says in John 10:27-28, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” Shepherds have a full time job to protect these animals and make sure they do not wander– ultimately, the sheeps’ lives are in the hands of the shepherd. If anyone is going to be the best at His job, though, it’s Jesus! He makes it clear that NO ONE will snatch us out of His protection and care.

The Our Daily Bread devotional for today also talks about God’s tender and protective love. He is like a father holding His children to comfort them! Read it here.

Mike shared Jeremiah 17:7-8: “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” This is a beautiful analogy for what a healthy relationship with God looks like. He is always supporting us and holding us up– and He will provide us with the water we need to grow in Him!