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The Afternoon Drive Honors the Legacy of Mandisa

Today, the Afternoon Drive honored the legacy of WNZR artist Mandisa, who passed away last Thursday. Mike, Abby, and Joe shared what artists posted to honor the late artist and her impact. They shared from TobyMac, Colton Dixon, and others. You can see all of the wonderful posts the artists have shared HERE!

Here is another link to tributes from JesusFreakHideout.com

Mike and Abby also shared about For King and Country’s new movie “Unsung Hero” that is coming out on Friday and will be shown at Premiere Theatres in Mount Vernon as well as theatres around the area! You can check out the Focus on the Family episode from Monday about the upcoming movie HERE!

And as You speak
A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said…

The song? ‘So Will I’ from Hillsong UNITED. Congratulations to Kathy from Mount Vernon, who matched up the artist and title and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Turning it Around

Today we talked with Rev. Wendell Brown about this year’s Tragedy Into Triumph event, scheduled for May 4-5 in Chillicothe. You can learn more and also learn more about Wendell’s new book by clicking here!

Name something your mechanic might use:

  1. Wrench (30 votes)
  2. Towel (22)
  3. Tire gauge (18)
  4. Air compressor or air hose (17)
  5. Diagnostic computer (13)

Congratulations to Pam from Fredericktown who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 4/19/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday – and please join us in praying for the family of our beloved artist and singer Mandisa, who passed away unexpectedly yesterday.

Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
9. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
8. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
7. Jeremy Camp – These Days
6. Phil Wickham – I Believe
5. TobyMac – Faithfully
4. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
3. Crowder – Grave Robber
2. Anne Wilson – Strong
1. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Ryan Stevenson – Just As You Are

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Shepherds and Trees!

Abby talked about Jesus as the “good shepherd.” He says in John 10:27-28, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” Shepherds have a full time job to protect these animals and make sure they do not wander– ultimately, the sheeps’ lives are in the hands of the shepherd. If anyone is going to be the best at His job, though, it’s Jesus! He makes it clear that NO ONE will snatch us out of His protection and care.

The Our Daily Bread devotional for today also talks about God’s tender and protective love. He is like a father holding His children to comfort them! Read it here.

Mike shared Jeremiah 17:7-8: “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” This is a beautiful analogy for what a healthy relationship with God looks like. He is always supporting us and holding us up– and He will provide us with the water we need to grow in Him!

Shout out to Bethany from Mount Vernon for guessing today’s song– This Is Our God by Phil Wickham! She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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National Banana Day and the Progressive Era.

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Banana Day! I absolutely love bananas. They really almost go with anything you eat. They can go in cereal, on a sandwich, go in ice cream, and so much more! I also gave an updated total from Lifeline 2024. Our total is now $87,461! That is such an incredible total! We are so appreciative of your partnership with our radio ministry! Today is also National Cheeseball Day! I love cheeseballs too. They are always perfect around the holidays. My grandma and I make a homemade cheeseball that is absolutely delicious.

Did you know that there are over 1,000 different varieties of bananas? I had no idea! That is a lot of different bananas. The most popular here in the U.S. is the Cavendish banana.

To find out more about National Banana Day, click on the link HERE. This website is really good when finding out about what holidays are happening on any specific day.

Did you know the first cheeseball was created in 1801? I had no idea! Elisha Brown Jr. is the first person to have created the cheeseball. She actually presented it to President Thomas Jefferson at the White House!

To find out more about National Cheeseball Day, click on the link HERE. Again, this website is so good when it comes to finding out what national holidays are happening on any given day.

  • I was born on April 17th, 1837, in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • My father Junius was a partner at Howe Mather & Co. which was the largest dry goods wholesaler in Hartford.
  • I preferred to be called by my middle name “Pierpont” instead of my first name.
  • I had four children.
  • Over my career on Wall Street, I helped spearhead the formation of several prominent multinational corporations including U.S. Steel, International Harvester, and General Electric.
  • I died on March 31st, 1913, in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

….I am J.P. Morgan

We unfortunately weren’t able to do the contest today because of the severe weather. Next week we will do two Watts Restaurant gift cards. Here is the answer anyways :-).

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Artist Newsday on this beautiful Tuesday!

Today for artist news day, Mike and Abby brought news about NEEDTOBREATHE and Ellie Holcomb!

Mike talked about NEEDTOBREATHE‘s additional dates for their upcoming tour and how they are making an impact even in the music industry beyond Christian music. You can read more about their tour HERE!

Abby talked about Ellie Holcomb‘s new album that came out this past week called “All of My Days.” She also performed at the Grand Ole Opry this week! You can read more about Ellie HERE!

Today was also National Orchid Day, so Mike and Abby talked about flowers for this beautiful spring day!

The sun goes up, the sun comes down
This old world keeps spinnin’ ’round
I’m here travelin’ down this long and winding road

The song? ‘Cornerstone’ from TobyMac and Zach Williams. Congratulations to Robin from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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I Place My Trust

Today’s Monday Motivation song is from Natalie Grant’s cover of ‘In Christ Alone.’ Natalie decided to add this song to her new album, ‘Seasons.’

The song is another reminder to make sure that each and every day, we make a conscious decision to determine who sits on the throne of our heart.

In Christ alone, I place my trust, and find my glory in the power of the cross!

 Name something you might find on the front porch.

  1. Swing (29)
  2. Bench or chairs (26)
  3. Plants or flowers (22)
  4. Doormat (17)
  5. Mailbox (6)

Congratulations to Richard from Fredericktown who got those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 4/12/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
9. Consumed by Fire – Walk with Jesus
8. Jeremy Canp – These Days
7. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
6. Phil Wickham – I Believe
5. Anne Wilson – Strong
4. TobyMac – Faithfully
3. Crowder – Grave Robber
2. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
1. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Austin French – God is Good (All The Time)

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Food that Actually Fills

Abby shared the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in John 6. Isn’t it incredible what He can do with what we give him, even if we don’t seem to have much to offer? The young boy who offered his meager lunch witnessed Jesus multiply his food beyond what he could have imagined possible. When we are hungry and lacking, Jesus fills us with “food that endures to eternal life” (verse 27). Let us come to him with what we have and trust that he will provide all we need and more!

The Our Daily Bread for today focused on how all of creation worships its Maker, like in Psalm 65:13— “The meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with rain, they shout and sing together for joy.” Read it HERE!

Mike talked about 1 Peter 5:6, which says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.” If we practice humility and instead from buying into superficial standards appearance, possessions, or success, we will be exalted in more fulfilling ways!

Shout out to Dawn from Mount Vernon for guessing Lifesong by Casting Crowns! She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

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