Afternoon Drive

A Special Valentine’s Day Edition of The Afternoon Drive and The Good Doctor!

Hi,

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at WNZR! I hope your Valentine’s Day has been amazing so far!

Today on the show I talked about different things that are associated with Valentine’s Day such as how much we spend on this Valentine’s Day, how many roses are made each year, how many cards are exchanged each year, and I gave a breakdown on where our money gets spent on specific gifts for Valentine’s Day. I also shared some Bible verses that are associated with love. Also, we had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here are some different facts about Valentine’s Day that I featured on today’s show:

The Meaning of Love in The Bible

In the Bible, love is the essence of God’s character and the defining quality of his selfless, life-giving relationship with humanity. The biblical authors display the meaning of love through stories, poetry, and discourse. Hebrew words such as khesed (loyal love) and ahavah (affectionate, caring love) teach us about specific qualities essential to the concept of real love. And Greek terms such as agápe (divine love) and philia (familial love) emphasize the unique ways that God, friends, family, partners, and enemies can love one another. Beyond specific terms, the overarching story of the Bible ultimately describes love as the act of putting others before oneself—serving the interest and well-being of another.

The Love of God According to the Bible

The love of God can describe God’s love for humanity or humanity’s love for God. The biblical authors show us how God’s love for humanity is selfless, just, and unbreakable. They also show how God acts in love toward people, and how people respond to God’s love, while inviting readers to love God with everything they’ve got.

I was born on February 14^th, 1992, in Camden Town, London.

I attended Emmanuel College where I got my degree.

I am an actor who starred in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as the main character, Charlie Bucket.

I also am the lead actor on the TV show series The Good Doctor. I play the role of Dr. Shaun Murphy.

I am 32 years old, married, and currently live in London, England.

….I am Freddie Highmore

Congratulations to Brandon of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

February 14, 2024 0

World Radio Day and new music!

Today was World Radio day! Mike and Abby celebrated by sharing some fun facts as well as stories of how radio has impacted them to celebrate!

It was also Artist News Day, so Mike shared about Elevation Worship‘s new song “Another One” and their upcoming tour! You can read more about Elevation Worship HERE!

Abby shared about Hannah Kerr‘s news song, “Changed.” Read about it here from JesusFreakHideout.com and see the lyric video below!

Congratulations to Kristina of Fredericktown and Phil., also from Fredericktown.
Kristina won a gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop as well as a WNZR goodie bag! Phil wins the book, ‘Raising Giant Killers.”

On the mountains, I will bow my life
To the One who set me there
In the valley, I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there

The answer? Tauren Wells, with ‘Hills and Valleys.’ Congratulations to Reagan from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

February 13, 2024 0

At my worst, He never grows weary.

Monday Motivation comes from Blanca today, with her song, ‘Even At My Worst.’ Check out the lyric video here!

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.
Isaiah 40:28-31

Today’s winner:
Jeff from Mount Vernon had this question: St. Valentine is not only the patron saint of love, but what other insect-based profession? ANSWER? Beekeeper. Jeff wins a WNZR goodie bag, including a $5 gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Name a tool you might find in a tool box.

Hammer (27)
Screwdriver (25)
Pliers (19)
Wrench (17)
Tape measure (12)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

February 12, 2024 0

NZ Top 10 for 2/9/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You
9. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
8. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
7. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
6. CAIN – Any More
5. Tasha Layton – Never
4. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
3. Phil Wickham – I Believe
2. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (4 weeks at #1)
1. TobyMac – Faithfully (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Casting Crowns – All Because of Mercy

Cochren & Co. – Parking Lot

Today’s winners:
– Brandon from Mount Vernon answered this question: in 1861, Richard Cadbury began the tradition of giving what gift on Valentine’s Day? ANSWER: Boxes of chocolates. Brandon wins a Date Night Prep Set from Cecelia McClelland (Mary Kay)
– Amanda from Mount Vernon answered this question: what do yellow roses symbolize? ANSWER: friendship. Amanda wins a WNZR goodie bag with a $5 gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

February 9, 2024 0

A Holiday for Loving Others

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby shared Scripture and encouragement in looking forward to Valentine’s Day!

Abby talked about Romans 12:9-10— “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil, hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” This verse has a focus on how we can treat other people like they are family, and care for them as such. Valentine’s Day does not just have to be about spending time with your significant other– it can also be a time to focus on how we treat others and how we can show them some love!

Mike went through 1 Corinthians 13:4, which outlines the biblical definition of love– “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant,” which can be difficult to put into practice. Let us be intentional in our actions of love, humbling ourselves towards those around us and also being patient with ourselves.

Shout out to today’s winners!

Jerry from Fredericktown wins a Valentine’s Gift Basket from Alyssa’s Vintage Decor, and

Jessica from Howard wins a gift certificate for a dozen carnations from Flowers for You!

We did not have a winner for today’s Name That Tune, which means…. next week will be worth TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

February 8, 2024 0

Mark Tillack From Repair Café in Knox County and The Little House on the Prairie!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked to Mark Tillack who is the organizer of Repair Café here in Knox County. I also did the Spread the Love Valentine’s Day Giveaway where two listeners had a chance to win prizes. And of course we had our Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

If you missed any part of the interview with Mark, here is a link to our SoundCloud page:

Congratulations to Derek of Fredericktown and Dave of Fredericktown!

Derek won a $10 gift card to the Happy Bean Coffee Shop!

Dave won a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop and a WNZR Goodie Bag!

· I was born on February 7^th, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin.

· I was the second of five children.

· I was a descendant of the Delano family. Meaning my ancestor was U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

· I wrote a series of books that are famous today. The biggest one that I am known for is The Little House on the Prairie which I wrote in 1935 based on my actual home.

· I died on February 10^th, 1957, at the age of 90.

…I am Laura Ingalls Wilder

Congratulations to Daniel of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

February 7, 2024 0

Awards and authors!

Today, Mike and Abby recapped the Grammy Award winners. Christian Hip Hop Artist Lecrae took home two awards! He won for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for his song “Your Power” with Tasha Cobbs Leonard as well as Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Church Clothes 4. You can read more about Lecrae HERE!

Matthew West is getting ready to release his 6th book, using the title of one of his top songs, ‘My Story, Your Glory.’ Read more about it from our friends at jesusfreakhideout.com by clicking here!

Today’s winners:
Pam from Fredericktown – she win a $10 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop.
David from Fredericktown – he wins a Date Night Prep Set from Cecelia McClelland, independent beauty consultant from Mary Kay Cosmetics

Listen for that Spread the Love cue to call on The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week.

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

The answer? Stars Go Dim ‘Heaven on Earth’

This was a three week stumper – congratulations to Haley from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins 3 $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

February 6, 2024 0

Spreading the Love!

Today’s Motivation comes from CAIN and their latest song, ‘Any More.’ The song was co-written by the Cain siblings, Madison, Taylor and Logan, with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.

Here’s what Taylor told CCM Magazine last May about this song, “As a new mom, I’m starting to understand the love of God a little bit better. When I look at my daughter Stevie, I don’t need anything in return from her. There’s nothing she could do to change the amount of love that I have for her. The enemy lies to us, tries to tell us that we’ve made too many mistakes, that we’re too far gone, and that God couldn’t love us anymore. We hope when you hear this song, you can sing it victoriously knowing the truth is that God couldn’t love you any more than He does right now.”

Today’s winners:
Mike from Mount Vernon – answered this question: A winged figure is often associated with Valentine’s Day. The Greeks called him Eros but today we know him by what name? The answer? Cupid.
Mike wins a certificate for a dozen carnations to Flowers For You.
Lisa from Mount Vernon – answered this question: Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in which of his plays? Ironically, this play deals with revenge, not love. The answer? Hamlet.
Lisa wins a WNZR goodie bag with a t-shirt and a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Name something you might eat with crackers.

Soup (28 votes)
Cheese (24)
Peanut Butter (21)
Chili (16)
Sliced meats (11)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

February 5, 2024 0

NZ Top 10 for 2/2/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
9. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You
8. CAIN – Any More
7. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
6. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
5. Tasha Layton – Never
4. Phil Wickham – I Believe
3. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – #1 last week
2. TobyMac – Faithfully
1. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Ben Fuller – If I Got Jesus