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No Matter What…Give Him Praise!

Easier said than done, huh? We can say this and repeat it to ourselves and others as much as we want…sometimes it just doesn’t help.

It’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, and we’re trying to remind ourselves to give thanks in ALL circumstances.

Yep, even when we don’t feel like it, HE is worthy of praise!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

If you’re finding yourself tired, burnt out and maybe just plain over it all, remember that God is always there to lift you up when you need Him.

Today’s track was “Running Back To You” by Seph Schlueter, correctly named by Rochelle from Mount Vernon! She wins TWO $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant since last week’s was a stumper!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Forgiveness

Have trouble letting things go? We all do sometimes. Holding onto bitterness and forgiving others is usually the route we go down, but we don’t have to.

It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, and also National Reconciliation Day, which celebrates making up and forgiving each other!

If there’s a relationship to mend or tough conversation that needs to take place, this could be your sign to do so! Holding on to things oftentimes builds up the bitterness and hurts us deeply, as well as those we love. If you need God’s help to forgive, you can cry out to Him anytime, and He will hear you!

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.-Ephesians 4:32

 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.-1 John 1:9

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.- Matthew 6:14-15

-I was born April 2, 1914 in London, England

-I was best known for starring as Obi-Wan-Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy

A stumper! Next week’s will be worth TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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First of April Shenanigans

It IS April fools day…but this is hardly a joke.

It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday, and this is a HUGE month for Christian music!

Gospel Music Association (GMA) excitedly announced that industry leaders and organizations across Christian and Gospel music are coming together for the month of April to celebrate the first annual Christian Music Month (CMM), a movement designed to encourage fans everywhere to listen, engage, and share the power of Christian music. Guess what? You’re doing that right now by listening to WNZR!!

A talented singer named Baylee Littrell is making a name not just for himself, but for Jesus. The 22-year old son of Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell performed “Hey Jesus” on American Idol , which he wrote about the pain of losing his grandmother three years ago — a loss that deeply shook his world and faith.

Check out the powerful performance here:

“The truth is I am my Father’s child
I make Him proud and I make Him smile
I was made in the image of a perfect King
He looks at me and wouldn’t change a thing
The truth is I am truly loved
By a God who’s good when I’m not good enough
I don’t belong to the lies, I belong to You”

Those are lyrics from Megan Woods’ “The Truth”! Congratulations to Jennifer from Centerburg! She wins TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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The Latest In Christian Music News!

Tauren Wells is on a roll right now! Not only is he headlining the Ohio State Fair’s Summer Concert Series this summer, but he also dropped a brand new EP this past Friday!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday, and we have some exciting news to share!

Tauren Well’s EP Let The Church Sing, inspired by the historic launch of Church of Whitestone, which he and his wife, Lorna, founded in Austin, Texas, in January 2024. Welcoming nearly 4,000 attendees on its opening weekend, Church of Whitestone made history as the largest first-day church launch in American history. This transformative experience propelled Wells’ creativity, bringing worship music to the forefront like never before. (jesusfreakhideout.com)

Check out the full article right HERE!

Ellie Holcomb is adding top-selling author to her resume! The award winning song-writer has published a top-selling children’s book, Spring Sings, alongside the companion album of the same name! Check out the full story HERE!

“I make Him proud and I make Him smile
I was made in the image of a perfect King
He looks at me and wouldn’t change a thing
The truth is I am truly loved
By a God who’s good when I’m not good enough
I don’t belong to the lies, I belong to You.”

A stumper! Tune in next week for your chance at TWO $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Gospel Gone Viral!

Ever thought a gospel artist would go viral? I didn’t, but I’m so happy this is the case!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we love seeing gospel music making an impact!

God can reach anyone, at any time, and this was the case when he used Brandon Lake and his song “Hard Fought Hallelujah” to open Jelly Roll’s heart to the gospel again: https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/how-a-brandon-lake-song-got-jelly-roll-to-worship-again/

How about gospel star Marvin Sapp’s Tiny Desk Concert on NPR going viral?? The singer-songwriter’s 18 minute music set racked up the 12th most views on YouTube in 24 hours!: https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2025/03/17.MarvinSappsTinyDeskConcertHitsOneMillionViewsinTwoWeeks!.asp

“I’ll bring my storm-tossed, torn sail, story-to-tell hallelujah
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
God, You’ve been patient
God, You’ve been gracious
Faithful whatever I’m feeling or facing”

A stumper today! Next week’s is worth TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Almost Friday…

Might as well rename Thursday this.

It’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had a ton of fun on the show today!

We shared encouragement to pick up your bible and get in the word again, because we need that encouragement just as much as you do!

We also gave away tickets to Tim Hawkins’ comedy routine March 22nd on the campus of MVNU! Congratulations to Doug Litteral for making me (Judah) laugh! He wins two VIP tickets to Hawkins’ 7pm show!

Marissa is going to see Tauren Wells this summer at the Ohio Sate Fair Summer Concert Series! She played Beat The Box Office and correctly named the track “Take It All Back” by Tauren!

This week’s track was another stumper. Call in next week for your chance to win TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Toby’s Coming To Columbus…

Ok, so we’re a little excited. Actually, VERY excited.

TobyMac is bringing his HITS DEEP tour, along with Crowder, CAIN, Ryan Stevenson and Terrian to Nationwide Arena in Columbus THIS Sunday night! For ticket information, check out our website WNZR.FM!

Still going strong, Toby dropped his latest album, Heaven On My Mind, last Friday!

Plus, Tasha Layton released her live album Worship Through It last Friday. The album features her hit single of the same way, and next week, on Sunday, March 16th, Layton appears as part of the Faith & Friends Series on Fox & Friends Weekend!

“So I hit my knees ’cause I’ve seen all heaven move
(Don’t matter if you hit rock bottom)
(My God pick you up when you call Him)
I pray, “Father, please” ’cause I’ve seen what He can do
(Don’t matter if the storm cloud coming)
(My God come through when you call Him)
These hands have no power
But there ain’t an hour He don’t come through
That’s why when mountains move, I say…”

That was ‘Somebody Prayed’ by Crowder, and congratulations to Scott from Mount Vernon! He wins TWO $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica, since last week’s was a stumper!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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NZ Top 10 for 3/7/25

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

10. Andrew Ripp – Loves Got A Way

09. for KING + COUNTRY ft. Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [6th week at #9]

08. Jamie MacDonald – Desperate 

07. Jeremy Camp – Again

06. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise

05. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters (Psalm 23) 

04. Megan Woods – The Truth

03. Colton Dixon – Up + Up

02. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You

01. Crowder – Somebody Prayed [5th week at #1]

We debuted new music on the show as well, with The Afters and “You Never Gave Up on Me”!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Finding Joy in Tough Moments

You’ve heard it before. I know, I know, it’s extremely cliché. But life is hard. Sometimes, its really hard. When it gets hard, what do we do? To be completely honest, I haven’t quite figured that part out. But what I have figured out is that when things feel overwhelming, the one place to turn where peace is always guaranteed is.

It’s Praise Thursday here on The Afternoon Drive, and if life has you down lately, you definitely aren’t alone. I’ve found it draining just getting through the week. But thankfully, we have a source that is the ultimate provider of joy:

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)

When you feel overwhelmed with worry, anxiety or just exhaustion, remember that the source of true strength is not found in yourself, but in the Lord.

We also had some fun sharing weird, but very true facts, including Neil Armstrong selling his hair for $3,000. Wish I could sell mine for that much…

Today’s track was “Never Get Used To This” by Forrest Frank and JVKE. Congrats to Terry from Mount Vernon for naming the right tune. Since last week’s was a stumper, he wins TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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