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Praise God for the Rain!

For today’s Praise Thursday, we shared Acts 14:17, which says, “Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.” Rather than seeing the weather as dull or dreary, let’s remember that it bears witness to God’s glory. He blesses us with fruitfulness and growth with the rainfall!

We also read through the Our Daily Bread for today, which you can check out here. This devotional references Esther’s story with the key verse Esther 4:14— “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Even while we are navigating strange and confusing times in our lives, God has a larger plan and will work through those moments.

Shout out to Annabelle from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing… Love Me Like I Am — for KING & COUNTRY. She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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National Peanut Butter Day and Russ Lee from Newsong!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Peanut Butter Day. I also had an interview with Russ Lee from Newsong who is a part of the Winter Jam 2024 lineup. We also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Did you know out of 1,000 people surveyed that 72% which is nearly three-quarters of the people surveyed, like smooth peanut butter over chunky peanut butter? I had no idea. Also, 35% of men are far more likely to pick chunky peanut butter; as opposed to women who only choose it 28% of the time. I just thought both of these things were interesting.

If you would like to learn more about National Peanut Butter Day, visit this website: https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-butter-day/

Here is the link to the interview from Russ Lee from Newsong:

  • I was born on January 24th, 1733, in Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
  • I was the sixth child born in the family.
  • I got married to Mary Cushing and we had 11 children.
  • In 1776, I got promoted to the head of the Massachusetts militia.
  • I oversaw three major surrenders throughout my lifetime including the Battle at Saratoga, The Battle of Charleston, and the Battle of Yorktown.
  • I died on May 9th, 1810, at the age of 77.

….I am Benjamin Lincoln

Congratulations to Lisa 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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Lecrae and Artist Newsday!

Today, Mike and Abby shared a conversation that Alyssa Sidle had with Lecrae in preparation for Winter Jam! You can listen to their conversation HERE!

It was also Artist Newsday, so Mike shared about For King and Country’s new cover of Michael W. Smith’s “Place in this World.” You can read more about it HERE!

Abby shared news of Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s upcoming book, coming out in May – you can read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com 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

It’s a stumper this week! Check in next week to win that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Joseph Rojas shares – Winter Jam ’24

Today’s Monday Motivation features Joseph Rojas, lead singer of Christian rock band Seventh Day Slumber, who joined Alyssa Sidle of WNZR ahead of Winter Jam 2024.

Joseph gives an update on what the band has been up to recently including going on tour with Chris Jericho’s band. He then shares how exciting it was to get the news that Seventh Day Slumber had been invited to tour on Winter Jam.

Joseph gives a preview of what Seventh Day Slumber will have in store for the Winter Jam crowd. To wrap things up, Joseph plays a round of rapid fire with Alyssa.

To learn more about Winter Jam 2024 click HERE.

To hear the full conversation with Joseph Rojas listen below or click HERE.

Name an animal that would be very quiet if you kept it as a pet.

Snake28 votes
Fish26
Cat17
Lizard12
Worm5
Tarantula3
Bat3

Congratulations to Bob from Apple Valley, who guessed 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 1/19/24

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

10. Elevation Worship – Trust in God
9. Tasha Layton – Never
8. MercyMe – To Not Worship You
7. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling
6. for King & Country – What Are We Waiting For?
5. TobyMac – Faithfully
4. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere
3. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
2. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
1. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Jeremy Camp – These Days

Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Mike

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Different Stories, Different Members of the Body

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike shared Galatians 1:23-24, which emphasized the miraculous change in Paul’s life– “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” Through this miracle worked in him, God was glorified. Mike explained how the goal of our lives should be to glorify Him through our own stories.

Abby talked about the passage that MVNU’s new VP of Spiritual life, Rev. Dave Mills, shared in Monday’s chapel service. 1 Corinthians 12:17-20 asks, “If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.” Everyone has a special place and purpose within God’s community, and we all work together to make the entire body function!

Congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon for calling in with the right answer– Getting Started by Jeremy Camp! She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant.

Which artist suffered from scoliosis before undergoing surgery in their teen years? The answer is Katy Nichole! Shout out to Asher for knowing our Winter Jam trivia question and winning two passes to the concert.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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MVNU WBB Updates And One Of The Founding Fathers!

Hi!

Today on the show we talked about a little bit of everything. I gave updates on how the Lady Cougar Basketball Team. I also talked about how today is Customer Service Day. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite thing to deal with, but there are several benefits to Customer Service.

Some of the benefits of customer service is that you can speak to someone to try to help you with a certain problem that you might be having. They can also assist you with looking specific things up on the internet.

To learn more about Customer Service Day, you can visit this website: https://nationaltoday.com/customer-service-day/

Congratulations to Brad of Mount Vernon! He wins two 2024 Winter Jam Passes!

  • I was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • I was a successful newspaper editor and printer for the Pennsylvania Gazette.
  • I was the first president of the Academy and College of Pennsylvania in 1751. This later became the University of Pennsylvania.
  • I was also a scientist who studied electricity and physics.
  • Some of my inventions include the lightning rod and bifocals.
  • I am also known as one of the Founding Fathers.
  • I died on April 17th, 1790, at the age of 84 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

…..I am Benjamin Franklin

Congratulations to Connor 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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New music & Winter Jam passes!

Today, Mike and Abby talked about Winter Jam, which is coming up on Saturday, January 27th In Columbus! Keep listening all week for your chance at winning general admission passes for the show!

Today was also artist news day, so Mike shared about Brandon Heath’s new single, called “He Does (Oh By the Way). You can read more about it HERE!

Abby shared news about the upcoming album from We Are Messengers. Find out more here from JesusFreakHideout.com.

But what if we could be a people on our knees
As one before the King
‘Cause we believe
All the world starts changing
When the church starts praying

The song? ‘When We Pray’ by Tauren Wells. Congratulations to Radley from Gambier, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

David from Mount Vernon wins a pair of passes – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Mike, Abby and Joe

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You’ve Already Won!

Monday Motivation today comes from Shane and Shane and their song, “You’ve Already Won.”

Jesus is ultimately victorious, not just over death, but the future – he will bring us into his eternal kingdom and judge the wicked. Because of this, we have an internal peace. Though we may have present struggles, we know that God loves us and he has saved us! Let’s continue the good fight – understanding that connection and obedience with God are imperatives.

Name a place where you are told to use your inside voice.

Library (30 votes)
Classroom (25)
Movie theatre (20)
Worship service (15)
The doctor’s office (10)

Congratulations to Reagan from Mount Vernon, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Cyndi from Mount Vernon wins two passes! Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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