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One Week Until Thanksgiving Special!

Today, Mike and Abby celebrated Thanksgiving early with encouraging verses and fun Thanksgiving facts for the Holiday! They talked about what they like to do on Thanksgiving, as Mike is a big football fan and Abby loves the Dog Show!

Mike shared 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which says,” Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” He talked about how this verse reminds him to be thankful in all circumstances and that being thankful brings more joy!

Abby shared Psalm 4:7-8 which says, “Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” She shared how encouraging it is to have joy and safety in the Lord. These are certainly things to be thankful for!

Today’s Name That Tune was Hold You Tight by Dan Bremnes! Congrats to Janell from for getting it right! She wins two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Our final Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt winners were Kristi and Grace they are now registered for a shot at winning a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithisler meats.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Veterans’ Day and Homecoming!

For this Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby talked about the upcoming MVNU Homecoming, highlighting the school play and some of the other events coming up. They also gave a preview of what WNZR is doing for veterans day, sitting down with Kevin Henthorn from Knox County Veterans Services and John Van Kan, a retired major for the U. S. Army. This will air at 10 AM on Saturday. Abby also shared about her dad, who is a Navy vet!

Abby shared about John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” She talked about how this song relates to the sacrifices to be given by veterans. She also shared today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread about Jesus’ ultimate victory! You can find it here https://odb.org/2023/11/09/sing-for-victory

Mike shared about what God has been teaching him this week about community, and how he and his friends were able to share together in their struggles and encourage one another in their faith!

Today’s Name that Tune was a stumper! Tune in next week for a shot at winning TWO gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Today was another great day of the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt! Congrats to Rodney and Klanci! They are now registered for a chance at winning a turkey from Smithhisler meats in Mount Vernon!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Praising with Encouragement and WinterJam!

Today, Mike and Abby shared verses that are important to them and that have made an impact on their lives! Mike shared Philippians 3:8 which says, “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.” He said that it reminds him how titles and glory of the world is not important, but what you do for God and others with them is what matters!

Abby shared Colossians 3:16, which says, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” It’s a great reminder to let God dwell among you and encourage you to be thankful in all circumstances!

Abby also shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread about worship and the culture! If you missed it, you can check it out here at https://odb.org/2023/11/02/everybody-worships

The Winter Jam lineup was also announced! It will include artists like Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, and more! For tickets and the full lineup, visit www.2024.jamtour.com!

Today’s Name that Tune was God so loved from We the Kingdom! Congrats to Jack from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing and winning a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike & Abby

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God Making Things New!

Today was another great praise Thursday sharing encouragement from devotionals and keeping you updated on the awesome events going on!

Abby shared today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread about how God makes beauty from ashes. If you missed it, you can find it here! https://odb.org/2023/10/26/beauty-for-ashes

Mike shared from 2 Corinthians 5:17, which says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” He talked about how God is always making us more like him so we can be new creations!

Today’s Name That Tune was Best News Ever by MercyMe! Congrats to Jacob from Fredericktown for correctly guessing! He wins two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Praising God for Rest!

In the first show back from Fall Break, Mike and Abby shared updates and highlights from the break, as well as talking about how they were able to rest, which was much needed!

Mike shared Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” He shared that no matter how heavy your life is right now, God is already bearing that burden with you.

Abby shared a devotional about facing daily tasks and buisiness, and how God will always be with you in the midst of them. You can find the devotional here! https://odb.org/2023/10/19/first-on-the-list

Name That Tune was a stumper today! Make sure to tune in next week for a chance to win two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
-Mike & Abby

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Pastor Memories to Celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month!

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!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike & Abby

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Kindness and Clergy Appreciation

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!

Thanks for listening!

Mike & Abby

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Praises and Prayers on Praise Thursday!

This afternoon, Mike and Abby had a time of praise for both praise Thursday and the week of student prayer! They both shared encouragement about what God has been doing in their lives lately.

Abby shared about how God has made us fearfully and wonderfully, and how special we are to God with Psalm 139:14 which says, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” It’s a great reminder of your value to God!

Mike shared Psalm 63:3-4 and talked about the reasons we have to praise God! It says, “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.”

We also had our time of prayer for the schools, teachers, students, and parents in our area, plus our local leaders. You can submit your prayer requests and praises at wnzr.fm!

Today’s Name That Tune was a stumper! Tune in next week for a chance at two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike & Abby

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Peace and Giving

This afternoon, we talked about ways that we have felt God’s peace or encouraged by him in our everyday lives. It’s the International Day of Peace, so we had a special focus on God’s peace. Mike shared how he felt God’s peace during a difficult exam, and Abby told the story of how God helped her feel at peace in the midst of moving.

Mike also shared about the encouragement he felt from Hebrews 2:18, which says “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” He mentioned how God has been faithful about temptations in his life.

Abby shared a devotional about God remaining the same through seasons of change! She shared James 1:17, which says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

We also talked to Darrel George, Vice President of Development at MVNU, about the results of the school’s Giving Day! It is great to hear updates about the impact of giving on the students! To get involved in the giving day process, you can visit mvnu.edu/givingday.

The name that tune for today was Then Christ Came by MercyMe! Congrats to Janell for getting the correct song! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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