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This week’s topics…

…include Egos, Mental Health and Composers…

World Ego Awareness Day is referenced as, ” an opportunity to spend some time in self-reflection exploring our ego, while simultaneously exploring our experiences with those around us to determine how much of their perceived ego is our own coming into conflict with others.”

The first Ego Awareness Day came into existence in 2018 with the intent of helping those who suffer from an advanced case of egoism learn to deal with the world from a more humble perspective. Egoism has some rather significant effects, including leading to abusive behavior, a blindness to the reality of situations around them, and generally a skewed experience regarding their interactions with other people.

But what does EGO really mean? Is it, as Oxford defines, “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance?”  Or does it go deeper?

In their book, Lead Like Jesus, Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges talk about the two versions of EGO, as an acronym. The self-serving leader and the servant leader both deal with EGO, but in a different way

The self-serving leader’s EGO stands for Edging God Out

  • This EGO happens when you put something else in God’s place, trust someone other than God, and value opinions other than God’s
  • This EGO leads to false pride and fear

The servant leader’s EGO stands for Exalting God Only

  • This EGO happens when you worship God only, depend on God completely, exalt God as your only audience and authority, and know that God is watching you
  • In this EGO, false pride and fear are replaced by humility with God-grounded confidence

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National Mental Health Awareness Month in May focuses on bringing tools, resources, and education to the general public.

Each year Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and other mental health organizations across the country organize events, webinars, and more to improve mental health access across the country.

Mental health is a hot topic. This is good news. It means the stigma for mental health issues is slowly going away. Mental health issues are finally getting the attention they deserve. Healthcare workers and individuals feel they can discuss mental health more openly. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t still work to do, however.

As a whole, we often misunderstand mental health because it is hard to define. Additionally, mental health includes several areas. These areas involve one’s social, emotional, and psychological well-being. Mental health affects thoughts, feelings, and actions. When one has positive mental health, they are better equipped to handle stress, be more productive, and realize their full potential.

While we focus on our physical wellbeing, the food we eat, exercise, and getting regular check-ups for vision and dental care, we often forget to take stock of our emotional and spiritual needs. Everyday demands take their toll.

– I was born on May 11, 1888 in Belarus in the Russian Empire
– I came to the US when I was 5 years old
– I published my first song when I was 19 and was paid 33 cents for the rights
– I owned the Music Box Theatre in New York City
– I wrote my first ballad, called ‘When I Lost You,” as a tribute to my first wife, who died 6 months after we were married
– I am most known for Blue Skies, Puttin’ on the Ritz, God Bless America, and White Christmas
– In 1934, Time Magazine called me ‘an American institution.’

I am…Irving Berlin. Congratulations to Linda from Gambier, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack and Our Daily Bread devotionals.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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On the 4th of May, may you play 45 records…

Who Knew May the 4th Be With You would be a rallying cry to start a Star Wars Day?

It is…and to learn more about one of the most popular movie franchises in history, click here!

Who Knew May 4th was a day to celebrate the 45 RPM record?

It is! Read more from DaysoftheYear.com by clicking this link!

– I was born May 4, 1929 in Belgium
– I spent parts of my childhood in Belgium, England and the Netherlands
– I studied ballet with Dutch and British coaches and became a chorus girl in London
– My breakout role was in the 1953 film Roman Holiday, which earned me the Oscar for Best Actress
– I won three BAFTA awards during my career for Best Actress
– Most people know me from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the movie version of My Fair Lady
– I became involved in UNICEF and received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992
– I died one month later in Switzerland in January, 1993

I am…Audrey Hepburn, actress and humanitarian. Congratulations to Stephanie from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the backpack and Our Daily Bread devotional.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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The original form of texting!

Today we honored Morse Code Day with…

* I was born April 27, 1791 in Charlestown, Massachusetts
* I attended Yale to study religion, math and equine science
* I supported myself by painting and was commissioned to paint several prominent portraits
* I developed the concept of the single-wire telegraph
* My code became the primary language of telegraphs
* I received Congressional funding in 1843 to build the first telegraphic line
* My first message was, “What hath God wrought?”

I am…Samuel Morse!

Congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack and the Our Daily Bread devotionals.

Today is also National Tell A Story Day, so we shared some of our favorite stories as kids. Here are some of the books we mentioned:

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan
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Going Bananas!

The third Wednesday of April is National Banana Day!

Some fun facts about this popular fruit (which is actually an herb):

A banana is about 100 calories and contains a lot of fiber and potassium, so it is very good for the treatment of high blood pressure, ulcers, calcium loss and some cancers.

Bananas are rich at manganese, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

There are more than 1,000 varieties of bananas, but the most widely eaten in the United States is Cavendish. 

Who Knew? Cavendish bananas were named after William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. Though they were not the first known banana specimens in Europe, in around 1834 Cavendish received a shipment of bananas. His head gardener and friend, Sir Joseph Paxton, cultivated them in the greenhouses of Chatsworth House. The plants were botanically described by Paxton as Musa cavendishii. For his work, Paxton won a medal at the 1835 Royal Horticultural Society show.

Some popular uses of bananas include: banana splits, banana bread, a peanut butter and banana sandwich, Bananas Foster and a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

Who Knew? Bananas Foster was named for a New Orleans businessman? Read more by clicking here.

– He was born on April 13th, 2001, in Alexandria, OH
– He’s been going to OSU basketball games since he was 4 years old
– He is a Cleveland Browns fan, Guardians fan, and an avid OSU fan
– He did musicals from his 7th grade year through his senior year of high school
– He sang in the highest choir (Vocalise) at his high school.
– He is currently a sophomore in college

This person is our own Dylan Elliott! Congratulations to Eric from Mount Vernon, who wins the drawstring backpack and Our Daily Bread devotional.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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All about Amy!

Today we featured Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Amy Grant ahead of her concert tomorrow night at the Knox Memorial Theater.

Click this Soundcloud link for all the segments!

  • I was born April 6, 1945 in New York City
  • My real name is William December Williams
  • I have a twin sister, Loretta
  • I made my theatre debut at age 7
  • I won a painting scholarship to the National Academy of Fine Arts and Design
  • I played football legend Gale Sayers in Brian’s Song
  • Most kids and adults know me best as Lando Calrissian

I am…BILLY DEE WILLIAMS! Congratulations to Mark from Utica, who wins the backpack and Our Daily Bread devotional!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Praises, pencils and Amy Grant

Thank you for your incredible support of Lifeline 2022! Our current total is $69,809.

Today is National Pencil Day! Did you know?

  • cedar is one of the best woods to use for making pencils
  • the lead is a graphite and clay mixture
  • the lead is baked at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit
  • the pencil molds with the lead glued into the cedar are put into a one-ton press for an hour
  • after compression, the pencil molds are cut into a hexagon shape with three cuts on the top and three on the bottom
  • the bare wood then goes through a paint machine and the rubber eraser is applied with an aluminum top

watch the full video here from the Science Network!

Don’t forget you have just under a week to be part of the Sweet Seats ticket contest to see Amy Grant at the Knox Memorial on April 7th. Find the details here!

– I was born March 30, 1940 in Middletown, Ohio
– I started developing memory games for myself when I was 9 years of age
– My high school basketball team won 76 straight games at one point
– I attended Ohio State and won a national championship in 1960
– I also won a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics
– I suffered a major injury in my senior year at OSU, but still played in the NBA
– I won an NBA title with the New York Knicks in 1973
 
I am Hall of Famer…Jerry Lucas. Congratulations to Matt from Mount Vernon, who wins the WNZR drawstring backpack and a copy of Our Daily Bread!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Shoes and sliders?

Did you know…??

Yes! Puma and White Castle are teaming up again for a new slider-themed sneaker. Read the story here on Puma’s website. https://us.puma.com/us/en/collaborations/partnerships/white-castle

WNZR is also giving you a chance to win tickets to see Amy Grant at the Knox Memorial on April 7. Find out more by clicking this link!


I was born today in 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia
I was the oldest of 12 children
I attended college at Princeton, known then as the College of New Jersey
I served as colonel in the Orange County militia and a Virginia congressional delegate
I helped George Washington write his first inaugural address
I eventually became Secretary of State in 1801
I was elected as the country’s 4th president in 1808 and served two terms
I also served ten years as chancellor at the University of Virginia
 
I am.. James Madison! Congratulations to Megan from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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The Name Game

Learn What Your Name Means Day is celebrated annually on the Wednesday in the first full week of March. It is part of Celebrate Your Name Week.

The day encourages us to dig deeper into the origins of our name and figure out the meaning behind it. Our names are an integral part of our identity, yet it is the one thing we do not get to choose. As a part of the campaign launched by American onomatology and hobbyist Jerry Hill in 1997, an entire week was dedicated to exploring the beauty of our names, and their deep history.

While surnames are passed down to generations and hold immense historical context and relevance, our first names are chosen by our parents. Our surnames are a window into the lives that our ancestors led, while our first names are a gateway to our own personalities. Our names hold a lot of power, and with current information, we can decide the course of our lives through it. With a little bit of research, we can discover the meaning behind our names.

I did a little bit of research myself and here’s what I found out. Dylan is a Welsh name traditionally given to boys. It means “son of the sea” or “born from the ocean.” Dylan is derived from the Welsh words “dy”, which means great, and “llanw”, which means flow.  Dylan’s popularity as a first name is owed greatly to the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. His most famous work you might recognize is the poem “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.” 

The name Joseph comes from the Hebrew verb ‘yasaf’ meaning, “to increase.”

BEAT THE BOX OFFICE!

Tysha from Mount Vernon was our winner! She correctly guessed that We The Kingdom has won three GMA Dove Awards. She wins a pair of tickets to the show August 1 at the Ohio State Fair!

Thanks for listening!

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Ash Wednesday

Today on the show I shared a little bit of history about Ash Wednesday. I also talked about ways the Nazarene Church is helping in Ukraine.

Here is the history behind Ash Wednesday:

Ash Wednesday, the Wednesday six weeks before Easter Sunday – March 2, 2022, – is a Christian holy day of fasting, sacrifice, and prayer. Followers of Jesus, of several sects and denominations, often forgo a regular meal schedule, instead eating only one normal-sized meal and two very small ones over the course of a given 24-hour period, especially on Good Friday.

The custom of ashes on the head is a little more recent, being attributed to Pope Gregory I the Great (circa 540-604 A.D.) who accompanied the ceremonious symbolism with a verse that loosely translates to, “Remember that you come from dust and that to dust you will return.” In the 20th century it became more common for a priest to intone, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” The main thrust overall is that when the faithful set aside certain bodily comforts, they may settle into an attitude of penitence, recognizing their past sins and the sacrifice that Jesus made to cleanse them of those sins. The physical expression of the day, administered by priests and pastors, is palm ashes on the head, either sprinkled onto the scalp or smudged in crucifix form onto the forehead.

·      I was born on March 2nd, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts
·      I attended Dartmouth College and was a graduate student at Lincoln College where I got my famous name.
·      I left Oxford in 1927 to begin my career as an illustrator and cartoonist for Vanity Fair and Life.
·      I worked in animation and film department for the United States Army during WWII.
·      Some of my famous books include The Lorax (1971), Green Eggs and Ham (1960), and Oh, The Places You’ll Go (1990)
·      I died on September 24th, 1991, in San Diego California at the age of 87.

I am Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)




Congratulations to Joy of Bellville for guessing the correct answer! She wins a 50 day devotional book written by Pastor Bob Weaver!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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