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Chicken Fried Steak?

Another one of those crazy food holidays? Yep. But this one’s APPROVED by the Texas lawmakers!

(from Days of the Year.com)

Chicken Fried Steak has been around in southern cooking for many decades. Several places seem to claim its origin, including the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Some think it came from German immigrants who settled in Texas and began cooking steak in a similar way that they had cooked pork or chicken – like a wiener schnitzel. Others believe the dish got its start further north, in some commercial kitchens of Kansas and Colorado.

National Chicken Fried Steak Day was founded not many years ago. Campaigned for by a restauranteur, Jeffrey Yarbrough and his friend, singer Jimmy Baldwin, National Chicken Fried Steak Day was established in Texas to give this southern dish just a bit more respect. The two wholeheartedly believed that people would argue a little less often if they just had a plate of chicken fried steak to enjoy! 

In 2011, the 82nd Texas State Legislature officially approved Chicken Fried Steak Day through a proclamation of House Resolution 1419. Of course, even though it might not be an official day in other states, Chicken Fried Steak Day can certainly be celebrated in places all around the world!

  • I was born October 26, 1946 in Chicago
  • I attended Farragut High School and Columbia College Chicago
  • I served as a Specialist 5th class in the US Army and was a disc jockey on American Forces Radio
  • I worked in radio and TV in Chicago, Kentucky, Nashville and Los Angeles
  • In 1983 I started as the daytime and night host of Wheel of Fortune
  • I am the longest-running host of any game show, surpassing Bob Barker
  • I’ve also appeared on Days of Our Lives, Rugrats and The King of Queens

I am…Pat Sajak!

Congratulations to Jennifer from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Natalie Grant CD, No Stranger.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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A Look Back at the Doves

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were shown this past Friday on Trinity Broadcasting Network and the award winners have been announced! We recapped the awards on the show today and for a look at all the winners, click HERE.

Winter Jam 2023 has been CONFIRMED! We The Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Anne Wilson and so many more join forces for one of the biggest tours in Christian music, including two shows in Ohio. You can find dates and tickets at https://2023.jamtour.com/

Also in the news, Riley Clemmons just announced her first solo Christmas tour! She will make stops in Ashland on Friday, December 9th and Marysville on Sunday, December 11th. For ticket information, visit her website https://www.rileyclemmons.com/tour/

You’re the smile on the face of Your boy
You’re the flowers at the park in Detroit

This week was a stumper, so we will bring it back next week for a bigger and better prize!

Thanks for listening!

Emma and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 10/21/22

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:

10. MercyMe – Then Christ Came
9. Rachael Lampa f/TobyMac – Perfectly Loved
8. Mac Powell – New Creation
7. Chris Tomlin – Always
6. Elevation Worship – Same God
5. Tasha Layton – How Far 
4. Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in This Story
3. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat
2. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Ben Fuller – Who I Am (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Sanctus Real f/Francesca Battistelli – Won’t Let Me Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v15G22u-qE

LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma54ald4wzk

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Last Day of “While We Wait”

Emma and Jonathon start the show talking about the third week of Clergy Appreciation Month! Every Friday during the month of October we are honoring 5 local pastors on The Morning Thing. Each pastor mentioned will receive a $20.00 gift card, this week is North Main Cafe and they will also receive a $10 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop in downtown Mount Vernon. All nominated pastors will be put into a drawing for an overnight stay at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel and WNZR will be giving three of those away! To nominate your pastor today click this link!

Emma then shared the last day of “While We Wait”. She shared that the worst kind of waiting is when you don’t know the specifics of what you are waiting for, that you might be saying, “I don’t have a promise.” You have the promise that God does have a plan for you and it is good. You have a promise that even when you are not sure where you are going and how you are going to get there, God we be beside you the whole way. That in this time of waiting can refine you and reveal your weakness, which is a good thing because that is where you find your strength.

Jonathon then shared his devotional called “Walk On” a story about Ben Malcolmson who was a walked on the University of Southern California football team. That Malcolmson wanted to share his faith and even gave his teammates a Bible, but his teammates rejected the idea. However, one teammate did read his Bile shortly before his tragic death and had demonstrated a relationship with God. We may have shared Jesus with someone and has rejected it, but even when we don’t see the results we want, “God’s truth is powerful and will accomplish His purposes in His timing.”

We then shared about tomorrow October 21st is Women’s Volleyball senior night! Wnzr.tv will be broadcasting the night to honor our seniors. Senior night will start at 6:50 pm and the game against Goshen College will start at 7:00 pm.

We then played name that tune and congrats to Kathy from Mount Vernon! The song was Less Like Me by Zach Williams and she wins an Austin French CD! There is still a chance to win an Austin French CD next week.

Thank you for listening!

Emma and Jonathon

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“Still” Releasing Albums!

Believe it or not, Steven Curtis Chapman is “Still” releasing albums! His album, “Still”, is out now.

“Don’t Lose Heart”, a song from the new album that was released early, has gained massive success as the most added song to radio for three weeks in a row, and is now a top-15 song. Safe to say that the people were ready for something new!

Sidewalk Prophets have announced their 4th annual “Great Big Family Christmas Tour” that will include not one, but two stops just outside of Knox County! The group will play at Worthington Christian Church on Friday, December 2nd and at Archer Auditorium in Ashland, Ohio on Sunday, December 11th. Like years in the past, each show will be in support of a local organization in need, with an offering collected after the show.

Also, For King & Country recently asked their fans for prayer through their social medias last week. The Smallbones said that they are “hard at work on a huge project this fall.”

Now I ain’t nothing perfect
I still stumble every single day
I still get knocked down
But the difference now
Is that’s not where I stay

Congratulations to Caleb of Fredericktown for correctly guessing that the lyrics are from Micah Tyler’s song “Walking Free”! Caleb wins an “Wide Open” CD from Austin French!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 10/14/22

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:

10. Rachael Lampa f/TobyMac – Perfectly Loved
9. Mac Powell – New Creation
8. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started
7. Chris Tomlin – Always
6. Elevation Worship – Same God
5. Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in This Story
4. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat
3. Tasha Layton – How Far 
2. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
1. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Josh Baldwin – There is Freedom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmPvcXYfqBQ
Live at Bethel Church video!

Anne Wilson – Hey Girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1I6oHPt1Vk

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Last Action Bible Giveaway

Emma and Jonathon kicked things off things with sharing about WNZR’s Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway. You can cast your predictions for “Song of the year” and “Artist of the year.” All correct predictions will be entered into the Dove Nominee CD prize package giveaway. All entries need to be in by 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 18th. Here is a link to fill your picks or you can even email us or send your picks to our station.

Emma shared day 6 of While We Wait. She shared about how when we don’t understand the purpose for the waiting, it is easy for us to be discouraged, frustrated, and angry in the process. That in this time in our lives we need to put our trust in God. That we need to understand that even when His way are not our ways, that He only has the best for us even when we don’t recognize it.

Jonathon then shared with us his devotional from Our Daily Bread titled “Self-Control in God’s Strength.” He shared that we might struggle to show self-control when we are offered something we desire, if when we know it would benefit us to wait. That God grows us in our waiting, that showing self-control is apart of.

We then played Name that Tune, congrats to Jack from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing Holy Water by: We The Kingdom! Today was the last day to win The Action Bible but stay tuned next week for your chance to win an Austin French cd!

Thank you for listening

Emma and Jonathon

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Weathering the storm

Today’s Monday Motivation starts with a reminder from author Patricia Raybon about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Hebrews 12, and braving our storms. Read it by clicking here.

Dylan shared ‘Your Part, God’s Part,’ from Leslie Koh, inspired by Genesis 12. Read more by clicking here.

What are things you stop doing as you grow older?
1. Sucking your thumb – 27 votes
2. Sleep in your parents’ bed – 23
3. Tape posters to your wall – 20
4. Party – 18 
5. Sports – 12

Congratulations to Rob from St. Louisville, who guessed correctly and wins a copy of The Action Bible.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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NZ Top 10 for 10/7/22

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:

10. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup
9. Mac Powell – New Creation
8. Chris Tomlin – Always
7. Elevation Worship – Same God
6. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started
5. Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in This Story
4. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat
3. Tasha Layton – How Far 
2. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
1. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Tauren Wells – Joy in the Morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0NLneSBJg4

Live Performance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_qoSficp0s

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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