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Pet love, plus new albums and movies!

Today for National Love Your Pet Day, Mike and Abby shared fun stories about their dogs! Mike’s golden doodle, Chloe, will do anything for treats, even wear one of his hats! Abby’s sheep-a-doodle, Luna, has been trained to use her jingle bells to let her family know when it’s outside time! If you want to take a look at some of the WNZR staff’s furry friends, check our our Facebook page WNZR 90.9 FM or our Instagram @wnzr_90.9fm.

It was also Artist News Day! Mike shared about Jeremy Camp’s recently announced album “Deeper Waters” that will be coming in May. You can listen to the album’s lead single “These Days” right here on 90.9 FM! You can read more about Camp’s album HERE!

Abby shared about the new movie from for King & Country, ‘Unsung Hero,’ honoring their mom. Read more about it at the official site HERE!

Here I am a dead man walking
No grave gonna hold God’s people
All the weight of all our evil
Lifted away forever free

The song? ‘Forgiven’ by Crowder! Congratulations to Bonnie from Mount Vernon, 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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The grace when I hit the bottom

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Colton Dixon and his song, My Light.

Psalm 119 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

I’ve tried on my own strength, but I just trip and fall
Put my faith in the wrong things, turns out after all
You’re the answer for every problem
You’re the grace when I hit the bottom
The lamp unto my feet, oh Lord, let it shine

Here’s Colton’s lyric video:

Name a fruit you might eat for breakfast.

Orange (38)
Grapefruit (27)
Banana (18)
Blueberries (9)
Strawberries (8)

Congratulations to Eric 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 2/16/24

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

10. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
9. Rend Collective – Hallelujah Anyway
8. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
7. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
6. Tasha Layton – Never
5. CAIN – Any More
4. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
3. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
2. Phil Wickham – I Believe
1. TobyMac – Faithfully (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Rhett Walker – Man on the Middle Cross

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We Believe It!

Today, Mike and Abby shared some Scripture relating to this year’s upcoming Lifeline theme, “I Believe It.”

Abby read a passage starting with her favorite verse, Hebrews 11:1— “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.” By declaring our belief in Christ, we are also making a statement of faith. We can be convicted of something we know is true, even when we don’t see it with our eyes.

Mike read John 20:31, which says, “but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” This verse points out the wonderful guarantee that we have as a result of our belief–life in Jesus’s name! This is a guarantee that we can rest in as believers, no matter the circumstances.

Shout out to Alyssa for correctly guessing today’s Name That Tune, Jesus Can by Austin French! She wins TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant, since last week was a stumper.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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A Special Valentine’s Day Edition of The Afternoon Drive and The Good Doctor!

Hi,

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at WNZR! I hope your Valentine’s Day has been amazing so far!

Today on the show I talked about different things that are associated with Valentine’s Day such as how much we spend on this Valentine’s Day, how many roses are made each year, how many cards are exchanged each year, and I gave a breakdown on where our money gets spent on specific gifts for Valentine’s Day. I also shared some Bible verses that are associated with love. Also, we had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here are some different facts about Valentine’s Day that I featured on today’s show:

The Meaning of Love in The Bible

In the Bible, love is the essence of God’s character and the defining quality of his selfless, life-giving relationship with humanity. The biblical authors display the meaning of love through stories, poetry, and discourse. Hebrew words such as khesed (loyal love) and ahavah (affectionate, caring love) teach us about specific qualities essential to the concept of real love. And Greek terms such as agápe (divine love) and philia (familial love) emphasize the unique ways that God, friends, family, partners, and enemies can love one another. Beyond specific terms, the overarching story of the Bible ultimately describes love as the act of putting others before oneself—serving the interest and well-being of another.

The Love of God According to the Bible

The love of God can describe God’s love for humanity or humanity’s love for God. The biblical authors show us how God’s love for humanity is selfless, just, and unbreakable. They also show how God acts in love toward people, and how people respond to God’s love, while inviting readers to love God with everything they’ve got.

  • I was born on February 14th, 1992, in Camden Town, London.
  • I attended Emmanuel College where I got my degree.
  • I am an actor who starred in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as the main character, Charlie Bucket.
  • I also am the lead actor on the TV show series The Good Doctor. I play the role of Dr. Shaun Murphy.
  • I am 32 years old, married, and currently live in London, England.

….I am Freddie Highmore

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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World Radio Day and new music!

Today was World Radio day! Mike and Abby celebrated by sharing some fun facts as well as stories of how radio has impacted them to celebrate!

It was also Artist News Day, so Mike shared about Elevation Worship‘s new song “Another One” and their upcoming tour! You can read more about Elevation Worship HERE!

Abby shared about Hannah Kerr‘s news song, “Changed.” Read about it here from JesusFreakHideout.com and see the lyric video below!

Congratulations to Kristina of Fredericktown and Phil., also from Fredericktown.
Kristina won a gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop as well as a WNZR goodie bag! Phil wins the book, ‘Raising Giant Killers.”

On the mountains, I will bow my life
To the One who set me there
In the valley, I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there

The answer? Tauren Wells, with ‘Hills and Valleys.’ Congratulations to Reagan from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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At my worst, He never grows weary.

Monday Motivation comes from Blanca today, with her song, ‘Even At My Worst.’ Check out the lyric video here!

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.
Isaiah 40:28-31

Today’s winner:
Jeff from Mount Vernon had this question: St. Valentine is not only the patron saint of love, but what other insect-based profession? ANSWER? Beekeeper. Jeff wins a WNZR goodie bag, including a $5 gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Name a tool you might find in a tool box.

  • Hammer (27)
  • Screwdriver (25)
  • Pliers (19)
  • Wrench (17)
  • Tape measure (12)

Congratulations to Beth from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 2/9/24

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

10. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You
9. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
8. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
7. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
6. CAIN – Any More
5. Tasha Layton – Never
4. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
3. Phil Wickham – I Believe
2. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (4 weeks at #1)
1. TobyMac – Faithfully (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Casting Crowns – All Because of Mercy

Cochren & Co. – Parking Lot

Today’s winners:
– Brandon from Mount Vernon answered this question: in 1861, Richard Cadbury began the tradition of giving what gift on Valentine’s Day? ANSWER: Boxes of chocolates. Brandon wins a Date Night Prep Set from Cecelia McClelland (Mary Kay)
– Amanda from Mount Vernon answered this question: what do yellow roses symbolize? ANSWER: friendship. Amanda wins a WNZR goodie bag with a $5 gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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A Holiday for Loving Others

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby shared Scripture and encouragement in looking forward to Valentine’s Day!

Abby talked about Romans 12:9-10— “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil, hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” This verse has a focus on how we can treat other people like they are family, and care for them as such. Valentine’s Day does not just have to be about spending time with your significant other– it can also be a time to focus on how we treat others and how we can show them some love!

Mike went through 1 Corinthians 13:4, which outlines the biblical definition of love– “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant,” which can be difficult to put into practice. Let us be intentional in our actions of love, humbling ourselves towards those around us and also being patient with ourselves.

Shout out to today’s winners!

Jerry from Fredericktown wins a Valentine’s Gift Basket from Alyssa’s Vintage Decor, and

Jessica from Howard wins a gift certificate for a dozen carnations from Flowers for You!

We did not have a winner for today’s Name That Tune, which means…. next week will be worth TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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