It is the last day of fall break for MVNU and Jonathon Langdon joined Mike Basko for a special edition of Artist Newsday!
Today, Mike talked about a new album released by CAIN! Read more here
Also, Jonathon shared a crazy story involving Jason Gray that went down last week! To summarize, a PSA: Always have a way to track your valuables!Read more here
This is where oceans have to part This is where light cuts through the dark This is where I see who You are Nothing’s impossible
These lyrics were a stumper this week, but make sure to listen in next week as we double our prize with TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!
Today on the show I talked about how today is Monday Motivation and also Mystery Monday with our Family Feud Trivia Question. I also read my devotional from Our Daily Bread on this very topic Who Am I? Someone also had another chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant with our Family Feud Trivia Question.
Here is my devotional from Our Daily Bread titled, “Who Am I?”. You can find the link here.
Name something that some people are afraid to ride on or in.
Airplane (44)
Motorcycle (21)
Roller coaster (16)
Boat (4)
Horse (4)
Elevator (3)
Congratulations to Trevor of Howard for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever 9. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) 8. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling 7. We The Kingdom – Jesus Does 6.Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything 5. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord 4. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For? 3. Katy Nichole – Hold On 2. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere 1. MercyMe – To Not Worship You (5th week at #1)
Today, Mike and Abby talked about some of their favorite memories of the impact Pastors in their lives have had on them! Mike shared the story of how his youth pastor changed his life during his senior year of high school. Abby talked about the impact her dad has had on her as a pastor and also as a counselor.
Mike shared 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'” He talked about how God has been teaching him the importance of that verse.
Abby shared how you should never be afraid to come to God with your struggles, even with your mental health, because he knows what you are going through. She talked about Psalm 139:13, which says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” This verse shows that God knows our inmost thoughts, and we should always know that he cares for us.
Today’s Name That Tune was Hey Girl by Anne Wilson! Congrats to Nathan from Mount Vernon for guessing correctly! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!
Today on the show I talked about how this week is House Fire Prevention Week. I also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where another person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Did you know that cooking fires are by far the leading cause of house fires at 49%? I had no idea!
Here is some more information on how you can prevent house fires:
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years — has announced “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2023. This year’s focus on cooking safety comes in response to NFPA’s latest cooking fire data, which shows that cooking remains by far the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; cooking is also the leading cause of home fire injuries and the second-leading cause of home fire deaths.
While other leading causes of home fires, such as smoking, have continued to decline since 1980, home cooking fires have not.
“These numbers tell us that more public awareness is needed around when and where cooking fires happen, along with ways to prevent them,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme presents a powerful opportunity to better educate the public about simple but important steps they can take to reduce their risk to home cooking fires, keeping themselves and those around them safe.”
Additional statistics from NFPA’s latest Home Cooking Fires report include the following:
Between 2017 and 2021, an average of 158,400 home cooking fires occurred in U.S. homes each year, resulting in 470 civilian deaths, 4,150 civilian injuries, and $1.15 billion in direct property damage.
In 2021, the number of reported cooking fires dropped to the lowest level seen since 2005. However, reported home cooking fires hit consecutive new highs in 2012–2015. In 2016–2018, these fires fell below the 2014 and 2015 levels, but remained historically high.
Unattended cooking was by far the leading factor in cooking fires and cooking fire deaths.
More than two-thirds (66 percent) of home cooking fires began with the ignition of cooking materials, including food, fat, and grease.
Following are cooking safety messages that support this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.”:
Always keep a close eye on what you’re cooking. For foods with longer cook times, such as those that are simmering or baking, set a timer to help monitor them carefully.
Clear the cooking area of combustible items, keeping anything that can burn – such as dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging, and paper towels – at least three feet away from cooking equipment.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
Create a “kid and pet free zone” of at least three feet (one meter) around the cooking area and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
“Staying in the kitchen, using a timer, and avoiding distractions that take your focus away from what’s on the stove are among the key messages for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign,” said Carli.
Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North American every October and is the oldest public health observance on record in the U.S. For 101 years, Fire Prevention Week has worked to educate people about the leading risks to home fires and ways they can better protect themselves and their loved ones. Local fire departments, schools, and community organizations play a key role in bringing Fire Prevention Week to life in their communities each year and spreading basic but critical fire safety messages.
To learn more about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.,” visit www.fpw.org. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers, and educators can be found at www.sparky.org and www.sparkyschoolhouse.org.
For this release and other announcements about NFPA initiatives, research and resources, please visit the NFPA press room.
I was born on October 11th, 1844, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My family moved to Birmingham where my dad got a job making bricks and that is where he met my mother.
When I was five years old, my parents moved to Sharpsburg where my father opened up his own brickmaking business.
In 1869, I started a company in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania with my friend L. Clarence Noble, that marketed bottled horseradish that soon was followed by sauerkraut, vinegar, and pickles.
My first company went bankrupt in 1875. The following year, I founded another company with my brother John and cousin Frederick.
In 1888, I bought my company outright and that’s when it rapidly started to expand under my leadership which led to the company making ketchup, pickles, sauces, and so much more.
I died on May 14th, 1919, at the age of 74.
…..I am Henry John Heinz
Congratulations to Jim of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Abby shared about Tasha Layton’s new music video for a special version of her current hit “Never!” The remix and video feature a choir and string section, while also incorporating some of her fan favorite songs. You can watch the video below, and read a little more about it here!
It’s definitely an exciting season for Natalie Grant! Mike shared about the release of her new album Seasons, which includes 10 tracks and collaborations with Mary Mary and Tasha Cobbs Leonard– as well as a rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” with her own mother and daughters! Click here to see all the news from Grant.
Let every dark assignment bow down at Jesus’ feet
Let every curse be broken, let every storm be tamed
And all that come against us be bound in Jesus’ name
Looks like week’s game was a stumper… that means you can call in next week for a chance at winning TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!
After a weekend of tragedy in Israel, we’re reminded that conflict, violence and death are parts of life that we wish weren’t present; yet, here we are again. So how do we pray? How do we pray? Here’s a thought from ‘The Right Prayers for Every Need’:
I’m not ready for this, Lord. I wasn’t prepared for how much this would hurt. I don’t even know any of the victims, but knowing they are your children, their parting from this earth is painful. We wait for the day that you’ll turn all of our mourning into laughter. Until then, we seek your comfort. We pray for peace. The end to conflict.
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown from the studio AND the Johnny Appleseed Applefest!
10. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling 9. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) 8. We The Kingdom – Jesus Does 7. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever 6.Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord 5. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For? 4. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything 3. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere 2. Katy Nichole – Hold On 1. MercyMe – To Not Worship You (4th week at #1)
This afternoon, Mike and Abby celebrated National Do Something Nice for Someone Else Day!
Abby shared 1 John 3:16-18 which says, “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” She shared how doing something nice for someone else can be hard, but is always worth it!
Mike also talked about how his Young Adults Pastor made him feel wanted and appreciated on a missions trip! Mike also shared a verse to help us remember the importance of thanking our pastors for clergy appreciation month! It was 1 Timothy 5:17, “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.” It’s a great reminder to thank and honor your pastor! If you want a chance to do that, go to wnzr.fm and sign him or her up for our Clergy appreciation month giveaway!
Today’s Name That Tune was The Healing by Blanca! Congrats to Janell from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing! She wins two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!
Driving Notes 