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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

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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

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Terrian & We The Kingdom with new music!

Today, Abby shared news from We The Kingdom as they prepare for a new season in the band with a new song. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Mike shared a story about Terrian releasing her debut album, which has been in the works for several years! You can read more about her album and tour HERE!

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

We’re still looking for the right answer!! It’s a TWO WEEK STUMPER!!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Lecrae and Artist Newsday!

Today, Mike and Abby shared a conversation that Alyssa Sidle had with Lecrae in preparation for Winter Jam! You can listen to their conversation HERE!

It was also Artist Newsday, so Mike shared about For King and Country’s new cover of Michael W. Smith’s “Place in this World.” You can read more about it HERE!

Abby shared news of Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s upcoming book, coming out in May – you can read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com here.

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

It’s a stumper this week! Check in next week to win that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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New music & Winter Jam passes!

Today, Mike and Abby talked about Winter Jam, which is coming up on Saturday, January 27th In Columbus! Keep listening all week for your chance at winning general admission passes for the show!

Today was also artist news day, so Mike shared about Brandon Heath’s new single, called “He Does (Oh By the Way). You can read more about it HERE!

Abby shared news about the upcoming album from We Are Messengers. Find out more here from JesusFreakHideout.com.

But what if we could be a people on our knees
As one before the King
‘Cause we believe
All the world starts changing
When the church starts praying

The song? ‘When We Pray’ by Tauren Wells. Congratulations to Radley from Gambier, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

David from Mount Vernon wins a pair of passes – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Mike, Abby and Joe

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A Special Christmas Concert and 2024 Dove Awards!

Mike shared about the announcement for the 2024 Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will be taking place this October! Make sure to save the date and read more about it here.

Abby talked about FOR KING AND COUNTRY, and how they have partnered with Melodic Caring Project to stream their concert at the Grand Ole Opry to kids in hospital care over the holidays. The band also gave special shout-outs to nine of these patients around the country, saying “They couldn’t be there in-person with us so we were honored to stream the show to them to send them some love and encouragement.” Click here for more about this event.

That’s not all to share about FOR KING AND COUNTRY, as they are also celebrating the Platinum certification of single “Fix My Eyes!”

“Red letters coming off the page. Flooding my heart with amazing grace. I knew then I believed, and those roots run deep”

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for getting it right! The answer was Sunday Sermons by Anne Wilson, and Bonnie will receive TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant for guessing last week’s stumper.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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First Artist News Day of the New Year!

This Afternoon, Mike shared some exciting news about some of our WNZR Artists!

In 2023. Lauren Daigle raised over 1 million dollars in non-profits with her “Price Fund”, which she uses to help at-risk youth, children, and the elderly. You can read more about her “Price Fund” HERE!

In other news, NEEDTOBREATHE released a single on New Years Eve called, “I Don’t Wanna Worry” as well as a heartfelt thank you to their fans. You can read it HERE!

Mike also shared Isaiah 43:18-19, which says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” It’s a great reminder that God is doing new things during this new year!

Lyrics: “Red letters coming off the page. Flooding my heart with amazing grace. I knew then I believed, and those roots run deep”

Today’s Song Poetry was a stumper! Tune in next week for a chance to win two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

-Mike

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Big year for giving!

We’re excited to share a record-breaking story of giving this year! Artist and Grammy-winner Lauren Daigle, whose “The Price Fund” has provided over $3.5 million to charitable organizations since its inception in 2018, announces a record year with over $1 million in donations.

The contributions, 45 in all, include its partnerships with the Music Health Alliance and KultureCity, multiple music schools, and organizations such as and the Caring for Covenant Fund. These partnerships have served to establish a first of its kind combined senior healthcare program and fund designed specifically for music industry veterans and legacy music makers, make event venues across the US accessible through the installation and renovation of sensory rooms, and provide funds to schools which allow children the opportunity to learn through music and arts.

Daigle has provided a way for fans to also participate and join her in The Price Fund’s efforts by donating a portion of every concert ticket sold to the organization. In 2023, over 255,000 people have attended Daigle’s Kaleidoscope Tour.

The mood is right
The spirit’s up
We’re here tonight
And that’s enough

The song? ‘Wonderful Christmastime,‘ recently covered by Blessing Offor! Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Today’s winners:
– Jessie from Mount Vernon wins a WNZR Mystery T-shirt 3-pack
- Joy from Bellville wins a Mary Kay gift bag – congratulations!

Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas!
– Joe

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Short and Sweet

Today Abby had a shortened version of the show! She shared about Michael Tait’s upcoming debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where he will be performing some Christmas classics from his recently released holiday project– I Believe in Christmas. Read more here.

This night we pray

Our lives will show

This dream He had

Each child still knows

…And this week was a stumper! That means next time will be worth TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Shout out to Paul, though, for winning our Christmas Gift Exchange!

Thanks for listening,

Abby Almodovar

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