the Afternoon Drive

Playing In Different Keys

Today for Praise Thursday we shared three uplifting and amazing devotionals. The first one was called Amazing Skill and it is written by Bill Crowder coming from Our Daily Bread. You can read the full devotional by clicking here.

The second one we shared is called Here Be Dragons? by Monica Brands, also coming from Our Daily Bread. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

We also shared about the amazing story of Joseph from the Bible (Genesis). We can learn from his story so many things, including that we may never see life’s shocks coming. But even though Joseph went through so much he never let his defining moment be the experience of his brothers selling him into slavery. Rather he kept his eyes fixed on God and just simply followed His will for his life. In the end, God specializes in redeeming messed-up situations and that is exactly what happened with Joseph and what can happen with anyone’s life.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa, Lexie, and Joe

August 20, 2020 0

A piece of music history!

Today for Artist News Day we shared about Lecrae releasing a 3-part video series that talks about his new album Restoration, which is coming out this Friday (21st). Read the full story by clicking here.

We also shared about for King & Country performing at the Ryman Auditorium last week and getting featured on CBS Sunday Morning. You can read the story and watch the feature by clicking here.

The questions keep us in the fight,
The answers never black or white,
We may not know until the other side,
But even in this in-between,
We fix our eyes on what’s unseen

We had a caller who correctly guessed that those lyrics were from Ryan Stevenson’s song Amadeo and if that was you, please call our office line (740) 392 – 9090 option 1.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa and Joe

August 18, 2020 0

A Hunger for The Word

Today for Monday Motivation we shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread. The first one was called ‘Hungry for God’. It is written by Poh Fang Chia and is an incredible story about maintaining a hunger for the scriptures. You can read it by clicking here.

The second one we shared is called ‘Fill in Your Name’ written by Xochitl Dixon and it talks about making scripture personal. Read it all by clicking here.

Name something you might have more of as you get older:

Gray Hair (37 votes)
Wrinkles (20 votes)
Money (19 votes)
Wisdom/Patience (9 votes)
Weight (3 votes)
Aches and Pains (3 votes)
Fun (2 votes)

Congratulations to Daniel from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing the top two answers. He won a WNZR T-shirt!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

August 17, 2020 0

NZ Top Ten for 8/14/20

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Ryan Stevenson – Amadeo
9. Danny Gokey – Love God Love People
8. Cory Asbury – The Father’s House
7. Kari Jobe ft. Cody Carnes – The Blessing
6. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
5. Lauren Daigle – Still Rolling Stones
4. Matt Maher ft. Elle Limebear – Alive & Breathing
3. Zach Williams ft. Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus
2. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me In The Moment
1. for King Country ft. Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin – Together

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Check out Francesca Battisteli’s new song ‘This Could Change Everything’ by clicking here.

Listen to Matthew West’s new song, ‘Truth Be Told’, by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

August 14, 2020 0

Don’t Stop Believin’

Today we shared a theme of ‘Living Hope,’ with stories about these songs:

What If – Nichole Nordeman
My Last Amen – Downhere
Living Hope – Phil Wickham

Nichole Nordeman’s song from her 2005 album, “Brave,” got a little more attention ten years later when pop legend Prince decided to record it. Nichole wrote herself about the song and about how came from her conviction about sharing her living hope:

“I wrote ‘What If’ for a friend of mine who isn’t a Christian. I think it’s so important to have people in our lives who don’t speak our same faith language. And to dialogue about that without feeling the pressure to say the right thing, to point to the right book or to argue someone into the kingdom of God. At the end of the day, it has to be about love.”

She added, “I’m just never going to be that person who has the script or the really organized outline of how to share my faith. But, those little opportunities that God gives us to sit down and have a cup of coffee with someone or engage someone in a difficult conversation…it sharpens me…it sharpens my faith to have people around me who don’t speak that same language.”

Marc Martel shares the story of My Last Amen in his blog here...

and in a video here!

Finally, here’s a link to Phil Wickham’s story behind Living Hope!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

August 13, 2020 0

Give a Little Bit

Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared about MVNU Giving Day, a special giving day that took place today (the 12th).

You can learn more about this day by clicking here. All the funds raised today are going to help students who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Every 20 donors unlocks $1,000 in matching funds. MVNU’s goal is to reach 500 donors. Once they reach that amount of donors they will receive $25,000 to help with this great cause.

We also shared about the Hartford Fair which is going on this week. You can learn more about it by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

August 12, 2020 0

Don’t Close Your Eyes

Today in Artist News we shared about Lauren Daigle debuting Look Up Child on Today with Hoda & Jenna tomorrow morning (the 12th at 10am). You can read the full story about this performance by clicking here.

We also shared about for King & Country’s upcoming livestream concert at the Ryman Auditorium happening this Friday (the 14th). Learn more about this event by clicking here.

The questions keep us in the fight,
The answers never black or white,
We may not know until the other side,
But even in this in-between,
We fix our eyes on what’s unseen

Our song poetry lyrics were a stumper today, so if you know the lyrics call in next Tuesday as we will bringing them back for another Artist Newsday, Game Time Tuesday!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

August 11, 2020 0

It’s the Same Old Situation

Today for Monday Motivation we shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread. The first one was written by Cindy Hess Kasper and it is called ‘Eat and Repeat.’ It talks about what we should do when the “sameness” of life may start to lead to discontentment. You can read it by clicking here.

The second devotional was written by Xochitl Dixon and is called ‘Walk in the Present with God.’ It talks about being content with how God chooses to be present in the time. Read it by clicking here.

Name something you might rent on a sunny day:

Boat (34 votes)
Car/Convertible (19 votes)
Umbrella (14 votes)
Bike (12 votes)
Movie (9 votes)
Jet Ski (3 votes)

Congratulations to Jennifer from Mount Vernon who correctly guessed the top two answers and won Colton Dixon’s Messenger CD.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

August 10, 2020 0

NZ Top Ten for 8/7/20

Here’s this week countdown:

10. Ryan Stevenson – Amadeo
9. Micah Tyler – AMEN
8. Kari Jobe ft. Cody Carnes – The Blessing
7. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
6. Cory Asbury – The Father’s House
5. Lauren Daigle – Still Rolling Stones
4. Matt Maher ft. Elle Limebear – Alive & Breathing
3. Zach Williams ft. Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus
2. for King & Country ft. Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin – Together
1. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me In The Moment

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY