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Mark Tillack From Repair Café in Knox County and The Little House on the Prairie!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked to Mark Tillack who is the organizer of Repair Café here in Knox County. I also did the Spread the Love Valentine’s Day Giveaway where two listeners had a chance to win prizes. And of course we had our Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

If you missed any part of the interview with Mark, here is a link to our SoundCloud page:

Congratulations to Derek of Fredericktown and Dave of Fredericktown!

Derek won a $10 gift card to the Happy Bean Coffee Shop!

Dave won a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop and a WNZR Goodie Bag!

·      I was born on February 7th, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin.

·      I was the second of five children.

·      I was a descendant of the Delano family. Meaning my ancestor was U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

·      I wrote a series of books that are famous today. The biggest one that I am known for is The Little House on the Prairie which I wrote in 1935 based on my actual home.

·      I died on February 10th, 1957, at the age of 90.

…I am Laura Ingalls Wilder

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Awards and authors!

Today, Mike and Abby recapped the Grammy Award winners. Christian Hip Hop Artist Lecrae took home two awards! He won for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for his song “Your Power” with Tasha Cobbs Leonard as well as Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Church Clothes 4. You can read more about Lecrae HERE!

Matthew West is getting ready to release his 6th book, using the title of one of his top songs, ‘My Story, Your Glory.’ Read more about it from our friends at jesusfreakhideout.com by clicking here!

Today’s winners:
Pam from Fredericktown – she win a $10 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop.
David from Fredericktown – he wins a Date Night Prep Set from Cecelia McClelland, independent beauty consultant from Mary Kay Cosmetics

Listen for that Spread the Love cue to call on The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week.

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

The answer? Stars Go Dim ‘Heaven on Earth’

This was a three week stumper – congratulations to Haley from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins 3 $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Spreading the Love!

Today’s Motivation comes from CAIN and their latest song, ‘Any More.’ The song was co-written by the Cain siblings, Madison, Taylor and Logan, with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.

Here’s what Taylor told CCM Magazine last May about this song, “As a new mom, I’m starting to understand the love of God a little bit better. When I look at my daughter Stevie, I don’t need anything in return from her. There’s nothing she could do to change the amount of love that I have for her. The enemy lies to us, tries to tell us that we’ve made too many mistakes, that we’re too far gone, and that God couldn’t love us anymore. We hope when you hear this song, you can sing it victoriously knowing the truth is that God couldn’t love you any more than He does right now.”

Today’s winners:
Mike from Mount Vernon – answered this question: A winged figure is often associated with Valentine’s Day. The Greeks called him Eros but today we know him by what name? The answer? Cupid.
Mike wins a certificate for a dozen carnations to Flowers For You.
Lisa from Mount Vernon – answered this question: Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in which of his plays? Ironically, this play deals with revenge, not love. The answer? Hamlet.
Lisa wins a WNZR goodie bag with a t-shirt and a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Name something you might eat with crackers.

Soup (28 votes)
Cheese (24)
Peanut Butter (21)
Chili (16)
Sliced meats (11)

Congratulations to Noreen from Bladensburg, 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 2/2/24

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

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

New Music Friday adds this week:

Ben Fuller – If I Got Jesus

We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Mike

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Psalms for a beautiful day!

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby praised God for the beautiful sunshine outside, and shared some Scripture from Psalm.

Mike talked about Psalm 46:11: “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” If we build our lives on the foundation of worldly comforts, those walls can eventually come crumbling down. God is a secure, mighty foundation to build upon– He will never fail us!

Abby shared Psalm 84:10, which says, “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!” Being a part of God’s family and looking ahead to our heavenly home is 1,000 times better than anything the world could offer. He provides us with His light and protection eternally, so why would we want to be anywhere else?

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National Hot Chocolate Day and Baseball!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Hot Chocolate Day. I also talked about some upcoming sporting events that are happening on both WNZR and WNZR.tv. I also mentioned how we are still doing the Big Blue Music Crew Surveys and how all of them are open!

If you are struggling to find the Big Blue Music Crew Survey, I’ve got a link right here that will take you right to the survey!

Did you know that in 1961 is when the popular hot chocolate company Swiss Miss started manufacturing its powdered hot chocolate? I had no idea. I love hot chocolate! Especially when you have to sit outside for either a sporting event. I even like it in the comfort of my own home when it is cold outside.

To find out more interesting facts about National Hot Chocolate Day, click here! This website is awesome for finding out what national holidays are happening on any specific day.

  • I was born on January 31st, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia.
  • I was raised in Pasadena, California.
  • I was a four-sport athlete at both Pasadena Junior College and The University of California.
  • I was a star football player at UCLA.
  • I signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before eventually signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, where I broke the color line in Major League Baseball.
  • My number 42 is retired by the MLB.
  • I died on October 24th, 1972, at the age of 53.

….I am Jackie Robinson

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Terrian & We The Kingdom with new music!

Today, Abby shared news from We The Kingdom as they prepare for a new season in the band with a new song. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Mike shared a story about Terrian releasing her debut album, which has been in the works for several years! You can read more about her album and tour HERE!

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

We’re still looking for the right answer!! It’s a TWO WEEK STUMPER!!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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The longer race

Today’s inspiration comes from author Marvin Williams and tells the story of a 5K runner who accidentally ended up in a half-marathon. How does this tie in to the Christian race? Read this devotional from Our Daily Bread by clicking here.

Name a popular food for kids.

  1. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (28 votes)
  2. Macaroni and cheese (26)
  3. Pizza (25)
  4. Hamburger (11)
  5. Hot dogs (10)

Congratulations to Noah from Mount Vernon, 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 1/26/24

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

10. for King & Country – What Are We Waiting For?
9. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You
8. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
7. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
6. Phil Wickham – I Believe
5. Tasha Layton – Never
4. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
3. TobyMac – Faithfully
2. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (spent 3 weeks at #1)
1. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – first week at #1

New Music Friday adds this week:

MercyMe – Always Only Jesus

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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