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What You Didn’t Know About Memorial Day

Today for Who Knew Wednesday, we found some fun facts about Memorial Day that most people don’t really think about!

Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? Or that it was originally supposed to only be for Civil War veterans?

This article tells you all that you need to know about this Monday! https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a6359/history-of-memorial-day/

Also, what is the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?? This link can answer that for you! https://mrlib.org/uniform-monday-holiday-act/

  • I was born on this date in 1951 
  • I later graduated from Stanford with a degree in physics 
  • I beat out over 1,000 applicants to join NASA’s astronaut program. 
  • In 1983, I became both the youngest astronaut in space and the first woman in space. 
  • I would only take 2 trips into space, later becoming a professor at California-San Diego in 1989. 
  • On July 23rd, 2012, I passed away due to pancreatic cancer.

I am…Sally Ride!

Congratulations to Jadeen from St. Louisville for being the first to correctly guess this week’s Who Am I Trivia, earning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon and Wesley

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A Week Without the Bosses!

Marcy and Joe are on vacation, and they left the station in the hands of God, but also three college students so it kind of cancels out.

Today, we shared devotionals from Our Daily Bread for Monday Motivation

Here is Jonathon’s devotion from Amy Boucher Pye, “Sweeter Than Honey”. https://odb.org/US/2021/03/22/sweeter-than-honey-2

And Kelsi’s from Dave Branon, “Seeking God”. https://odb.org/US/2020/04/13/seeking-god

We also had a surprise guest on the show! Listener Dallas Dryburgh shared his thoughts on a special rendition of “The Blessing” that you can find at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUtll3mNj5U

Name a foreign accent that’s easy to tell what country the person comes from.

1- British (40)

2- French (26)

3- German (8)

4- Spanish (8)

5- Chinese (5)

6- Irish (3)

Congratulations to Jackie of Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers to win a $5 certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

— Jonathon & Kelsi

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Fun facts for a sunny day!

Today is May 19, also known in some parts as MAY RAY DAY!

Get yourself out into the sun! That’s the best way to celebrate May Ray Day.

Get a new wardrobe of pretty spring clothes and take your family out on a picnic!

Been exercising inside all winter? Get yourself out into the sun and go for a walk or a jog, breathe in that fresh air, and if you have allergies, take a Benadryl…

May Ray Day is your reminder to go outside and soak up some sun in the great outdoors, so get out there!

Today is also NUMERACY DAY…

The aim is to celebrate numbers and how we use them in everyday life. The day is designed to encourage people to feel curious about numbers, explore how they can benefit them in their day to day life and give them the confidence to develop and improve their numeracy skills.

  • I was born on this day in 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • My real first name is Frederick
  • I went to college at Smith University in Charlotte and was all-conference in basketball
  • My career took me to 97 countries and over 6,000 games and I was in a cartoon series
  • My nickname was inspired by one of the Three Stooges
  • My number 22 was retired in 2008
  • I passed away last spring in Houston at the age of 77

I am…former Harlem Globetrotter, Curly Neal. Congratulations to Ruth Ann from Sugarcreek, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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God’s unique handiwork…

Today we shared some Monday Motivation from Our Daily Bread – the first was a story from Monica LaRose about the infamous Grasshopper Mouse, also called the “Werewolf Mouse”…here’s a photo by the way…

yep, he’s howling!

Read the devotional here, called ‘Small But Mighty’

Jonathon’s devotional is from Tim Gustafson, called ‘A Tree to Heal.’ Read more here.

Name a way a monkey can probably tell you’re not another monkey.

1- smell (34)
2- not hairy (14)
3- face (12)
4- walk (7)
5- clothes (5)
6- size (4)
T6- not in cage (4)

Congratulations to Charla from Utica, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 5/14/21

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

10. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
8. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
7. for King and Country – Amen
6. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
5. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
4. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
3. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
2. Crowder – Good God Almighty
1. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!
(look for video links below the album art)

Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ili8SJzg68I

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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NZ Top 10 for 5/7/21

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
9. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
8. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
7. for King and Country – Amen
6. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
5. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
4. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
3. Crowder – Good God Almighty
2. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (1st week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!
(look for video links below the album art)

Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyfUdwGBjtk

Newsboys – Magnetic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LffVE-74ukY

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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The first week of May – so much happening!

Today is one of those Who Knew Wednesday shows that has a lot to cover!

It’s Cinco de Mayo…here’s the scoop if you’re heading out for some Mexican food tonight:

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Wednesday, May 5 in 2021, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

Read more here from the History Channel’s website.

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer – read more at our WNZR page by clicking here.

Mother’s Day is Sunday! Don’t forget…

Jonathon found some fun facts about Mother’s Day from Town and Country magazine. Click here to read more.

Who Am I? Who Knew Wednesday Trivia:

  • I was born on this date in 1988 in London, England
  • I started singing when I was four
  • My mom raised me while working as a furniture maker
  • I attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
  • I’ve won 15 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2009
  • I was appointed an MBE in 2013, which means Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and received my award from Prince Charles
  • I’m also a mother to one son

I am…singer and songwriter Adele (Laurie Blue Adkins). Congratulations to Becky from St. Louisville, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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Choosing to hope…

Today we kicked off the show with Danny Gokey’s song, ‘New Day,’ which says, “this is a new day, everything’s bursting with hope…” and I started thinking, do we really feel that way? Sometimes, don’t we have to intentionally CHOOSE hope? That’s the topic of today’s Monday Motivation from author Lisa Samra. You can find the link to Our Daily Bread by clicking here.

Name something that might be full of holes…
1- swiss cheese (40)
2- clothes or socks (16)
3- an alibi/story (14)
4- net or fishing net (9)
5- colander/strainer (8)
6- golf course…screen…road/street (all with 2 votes)

Congratulations to Jackie from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 4/23/21

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

10. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
9. for King and Country – Amen
8. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
7. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
6. Andrew Ripp – Jericho
5. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
4. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
3. Crowder – Good God Almighty
2. Zach Williams – Less Like Me
1. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs (3rd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!

CAIN – Yes He Can

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKBkpbOLPE

Thanks for listening!
– Joe, Zoe and Alyssa

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