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Catching Up With The Big Blue Crew and Jenny and Shawna from the Exchange Club of Knox County!

Hi!

Today on the show it was Who Knew Wednesday. We talked about the things that are coming up for The Big Blue Crew. We’ve got a busy couple of weeks coming up! We also talked to Jenny and Shawna who are with the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County about their upcoming event Field Of Honor. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here is the link to the website for the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County: https://www.healingfield.org/event/mountvernonoh24/

Here is a link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/exchangeclubofmountvernon

Here is the link to our conversation with Jenny and Shawna:

To stay up to date on what is happening here in Knox County and what is happening with WNZR, make sure to keep checking our website https://www.wnzr.fm for the latest news.

  • I was born on August 30th, 1918, in San Diego, California.
  • I served in both World War II and the Korean War.
  • I am a 19-time all-star, a two time AL MVP Award winner, a six-time AL Batting Champion, and a two-time Triple Crown Winner in baseball.
  • I have the highest all time batting average.
  • I played my entire 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox.
  • I died on July 5th, 2002, at the age of 83.

…I am Ted Williams

Congratulations to Brian of Marengo for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

Seph Schlueter Reflects On Counting My Blessings.

Hi!

Today on the show it was Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday. We featured for Artist News Day this week Seph Schlueter and his song Counting My Blessings. Seph has accomplished several things throughout his short career so far. He has already collected several awards and recognitions for his song Counting My Blessings.

Below is the article about these accomplishments:

Seph Schlueter is celebrating his breakout song Counting My Blessings. This song of course was number one on the Christian Airplay Chart for several weeks.

Here is what Seph had to say about his song Counting My Blessings, “This song is about gratitude and that’s so universal,” he says. “Everyone can relate to gratitude. In a world where there’s so much negativity and complaining and fear, to see a song blowing up about gratitude is so important.”

Seph’s song Counting My Blessings has received several awards. He has been named the Christian Music Broadcaster’s Breakout Artist of the year and he has been nominated for his first GMA Dove Awards. He has been nominated for New Artist of the Year as well as Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.

You turned the light on and flipped the script
I’m suddenly seeing what I used to miss
Got me living in the present tense
With a love so deep, You’re the greatest gift
.

The answer is Just As You Are by Ryan Stevenson.

Congratulations to Barb of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

Getting Started, again!

Today we officially start the new academic year at MVNU with our annual University Dinner and the return of most of our student leaders. Faculty begin meetings tomorrow and classes start in one week. That’s exciting, but also maybe daunting for those of us renewing our school year, again.

So my motivation message to you today comes from Jeremy Camp and the song, “Getting Started.” Sometimes getting something renewed or started again can come with mixed emotions. This song reminds us to put Jesus at the center of each and every day. New life begins and the old is renewed when we do this!

Name something you can ride on.

  1. A bicycle (29 votes)
  2. A horse (23)
  3. A scooter or motorcycle (19)
  4. A roller coaster (16)
  5. Bus or train (13)

Congratulations to Gabriel from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening,
Joe

NZ Top 10 For 8/23/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday!

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. MercyMe – Always Only Jesus
9. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter
8. Caleb & John f/CAIN – Somebody Like Me
7. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying
6. CeCe Winans – That’s My King
5. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory
4. Forrest Frank – Good Day
3. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More
2. Elevation Worship – Praise
1. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back (3rd week at #1!)

New Music Friday this week:

Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way

Cochren & Co. – Money Can’t Buy

No videos associated with this song yet.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

Place It On God’s Plate!

Hi!

Today on the show we shared some devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We also had our Name That Tune trivia question where one person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Here is my devotional titled, “Place It On God’s Plate.” Click the link HERE to read it.

Glorious One by FEE

Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

Ian Ernsberger Talks About the show Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities!

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Today on the show we talked to Ian Ernsberger who is the MVAC Production and Operations Manager. He talked about the upcoming show Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities. This show is going to be amazing! We hope that you will be able to go.

Here is the conversation with Ian:

Here is the website where you can get tickets: https://www.mvac.org/beyond-labels

Here is the group The Improvaneers:

Here is the group Blue Spectrum:

  • I was born on August 21st, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • I was the sixth of nine children.
  • My first sport that I played was track. I then realized that I was better suited to play basketball, so I switched to basketball in 7th grade.
  • I got recruited by more than 200 universities. I decided to attend the University of Kansas where I played from 1956-1958.
  • I won two NBA Championships, four MVP awards, and I also once had 100 points in a game.
  • I died on October 12th, 1999, in Los Angeles, California.

…I am Wilt Chamberlain

Congratulations to Mark of Utica for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

Megan Woods Makes History!

Hi!

Today on the show it was Artist News Day. I shared some artist news about Megan Woods and her new song The Truth. Also, we had our song poetry where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Here is my article:

New Christian music artist Megan Woods’ debut single, “The Truth,” is the largest debut single launch in two and a half years. As of the date the single was added, it has been played by 39 different radio stations nationwide. This song is relevant and timely according to radio programmers across the country.

The single has captured significant social media attention, accumulating over 23 million views across various platforms. With 250,000+ new followers, “The Truth” continues to connect with listeners as a source of healing and personal declaration.

The song, “The Truth” is a deeply personal proclamation that tells Megan Woods’ life story that is connecting with fans and followers across the world.

Megan says that “I wanted to write a song that’s a reminder for people every day of who they are in Jesus. We don’t belong to the lies; we belong to God–that’s the truth. When the lies are closing in, this song can remind them of the truth. I hope there’s someone out there that understands they are their Father’s child.”

Here is the lyric video for the song The Truth:

I don’t want to fear the storm
Just because I hear it roar
I don’t want to fear the storm
I don’t want to fear the storm.

…Peace Be Still by Hope Darst

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

All The Glory is Yours!

Hi!

Today’s Monday Motivation song is The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) by Matt Maher. The reason why I chose this song is because it is literally The Lord’s Prayer in song form. I love the way that Matt constructed the song. He put his own spin on it using The Lord’s Prayer.

Here is the music video:

Name something on the table at a restaurant.

  1. Menu (48 votes)
  2. Glasses (20)
  3. Silverware (17)
  4. Dishes (10)
  5. Salt and Pepper Shakers (5)

Congratulations to Dawn of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

The Beauty of Confession

Today, Dylan shared a devotional about confessing from James Banks, called ‘Convicted and Freed.’ You can read it by clicking here. It’s inspired by Psalm 32.

Blessed is the one
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord does not count against them
    and in whose spirit is no deceit.

When I kept silent,
    my bones wasted away
    through my groaning all day long.
For day and night
    your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
    as in the heat of summer.[b]

Then I acknowledged my sin to you
    and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess
    my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave
    the guilt of my sin.

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
    while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
    will not reach them.
You are my hiding place;
    you will protect me from trouble
    and surround me with songs of deliverance.

We had a stumper! Some hints for next week:
– the name of the band is the lead singer’s last name
– the song title has two words and was released in 2007
– the album name is ‘Burn for You’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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