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New albums and chart breakers!

Today we shared artist news from FOR KING AND COUNTRY and the announcement of their album release date! Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

We also shared news about ANNE WILSON and her #1 song, “My Jesus.” It got Billboard magazine’s attention. Find out more at this link!

You called me out of the grave
You called me into the light
You called my name
and then my heart came alive

The song? Phil Wickham “Your Love Awakens Me” – congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

The power of listening…and trumpets.

Dylan was in for Jonathon today sharing Monday Motivation about how our God listens, and a funny story from a former US President who tested people’s listening. Read “He Hears Us,” by clicking here.

Today I shared a devotional from author Lisa Samra about the significance of trumpets. It’s called ‘Sound the Trumpets.’ Read it here!

Name something people handle with care:
1- babies/children (46 votes)
2- glass or crystal (27)
3- jewelry (6)
4- eggs (5)
5- china (3)
6- money (3)
7- packages (3)
8- mirror (2)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

NZ Top 10 for 10/8/21

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

10. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace
9. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
8. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
7. CAIN – Yes He Can
6. Big Daddy Weave – All Things New
5. Matthew West – What If?
4. Elevation Worship – Rattle
3. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord
2. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright
1. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (7th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist include:

Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z36k-BXIags

Zach Williams – Heaven Help Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CH5QaYzinI

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

“Facing Fear”

Today on the show we read some devotionals from Our Daily Bread.

We also had our weekly Bible trivia.

We also talked about some upcoming events that are coming up.

We talked about Clergy Appreciation Month that is going on through the end of October.

We will also be at the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival this weekend.

Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Lies With Truth”. You can find the link here.

Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Facing Fear”. You can find the link here.

Question: What was the first town where Jesus began his ministry and was rejected?
Answer: Nazareth

Congratulations to Mel of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

Pins will fall this weekend!

Today we highlighted the MVNU men’s and women’s bowling teams as they prepare to host their first-ever home tournament this weekend at Colonial City Lanes.

Hear our own bowler, MVNU/WNZR senior Dana Hicks and his conversation with coaches Ron Garlinger and Amber Brubaker by clicking these SoundCloud links.

Read more about MVNU Bowling here.

  • I was born on this day, October 6, 1906 in Germantown, PA
  • I started as an extra in shorts and silent films, signing with Fox in 1926
  • I won one Academy Award for Best Actress for three films
  • My winning roles include ‘7th Heaven,’ ‘Sunrise, A Song of Two Humans,’ and ‘Street Angel.’
  • My success continued into spoken film, including the 1937 original version of ‘A Star is Born’
  • I made my Broadway debut in 1980 in the stage version of Harold and Maude
  • I died in 1984

I am…actress Janet Gaynor. Congratulations to Kim from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

Newcomers to Number 1!

It’s Artist Newsday and today we focused on NEEDTOBREATHE’s tour along with the rising duo Apollo LTD!

NEEDTOBREATHE has announced the Nashville, TN tour titled Into The Mystery Tour will be livestreamed on October 29th, 2021 at 10:00PM EDT. This marks the band’s first-ever headline performance at Bridgestone Arena. 

The tour kicked off in early September where artist Switchfoot joined the band. The Into The Mystery tour will travel across the U.S. before wrapping up at the end of October. You can go to NEEDTOBREATHE’S website for more information. 

Apollo LTD have earned their first number 1 hit with their summer song “Sunday Morning Feeling” with Ryan Stevenson. The song was showcased on their second album together “Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful”.

The song from the duo of Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark also gained national attention, appearing in an ESPN commercial from Baylor University during their college football game against Texas State on September 4th.

Following the song’s recent success, Apollo LTD sat down with Hoganson Media to share their reactions.

“We are excited to see ‘Sunday Morning Feeling’ connect with radio and its audiences like it has. It’s been quite a journey for us,” shares Stark. “We are very grateful for the hard work of our label, radio team and management, and are especially thankful for the all the listeners that have supported us.”

“And working with Ryan on this song was an honor,” Phillips added. “His voice, talent and contribution made it such a special song. We’ve also loved getting to know him and his band on the road and sharing the stage with him this summer!”

Despite many artists traveling in the coming months, Apollo LTD has yet to announce a tour, but you can go to weareapolloltd.com to keep up to date.

For more articles on some of your favorite Christian artists, visit jesusfreakhideout.com!

I’ve had good days, I’ve had bad days, tasted victory in defeat
I’ve had problems, biggest planets turn to pebbles when You speak

Congratulations to Sandie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing this week’s song poetry, “You’ve Always Been” from Unspoken. Sandie wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon & Dylan

Confession and Forgiveness

Today we shared devotionals about the power of confession and the forgiveness God provides.

In ‘Blocked Prayers,’ Dave Branon shares the story of how sometimes we can allow dust to interrupt our prayer life. Click here to read more.

In Arthur Jackson‘s ‘Triumph of Forgiveness,’ he writes about the beauty of these two concepts… Click here to read more.

Name a musical instrument you do NOT blow into.

1- guitar (39 votes)
2- piano (35)
3- drums (11)
4- violin (11)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

NZ Top 10 for 10/1/21

Happy birthday WNZR! Praise the Lord it’s Friday and for 35 years of ministry! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
9. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
8. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
7. CAIN – Yes He Can
6. Big Daddy Weave – All Things New
5. Matthew West – What If?
4. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord
3. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright
2. Elevation Worship – Rattle
1. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (6th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist include:

I Am They – Promises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJUSr5_Dn90

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQgRDce8VQ

Thanks for listening!
Joe and Zoe

“God Knows Your Story”

Today on the show we shared devotionals from Our Daily Bread.

We also had our weekly Bible trivia for a chance to win a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup

Finally, we shared some things that are coming up for the station. Including our 35th Anniversary!

Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Through Thick And Thin”. You can find the link here

Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “God Knows Your Story”. You can find the link here

Q: Finish the Beatitude.


Blessed are ________, for they will inherit the Earth.


A: The meek

Congratulations to Ruth of Sugarcreek for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

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