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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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Apples and Bread!

We started the show with the new total from the Starting Point Family Day and 5K event that was last Saturday October 1st. The current total is at $36,440 with $1,560 to go to reach their goal of $38,000. If you would like to donate to help reach this goal just click on this link and click donate.

On the road with Big Blue! Join the Big Blue Crew at the Johnny Appleseed Apple Fest sponsored by The Peoples Bank of Gambier, tomorrow Friday October 7th, from 5-8pm. East Ohio Avenue between South Main and South Gay will be pack with vendors, food trucks, live performers and more! Don’t forget to stop by Big Blue to register to win a special baked apple desserts from Least of These Ministries! We are giving away 4 of these home-made desserts- 2 apple pies and 2 loaves of Dutch-apple bread. So don’t forget to stop by and see Big Blue!

Johnathon shared a devotional from “Our Daily Bread” titled Lego Lessons. In this devotional told the story of the creator of Legos Ole Kirk Christiansen. That it took Christiansen years until Legos were finally sold in stores. That with perseverance in challenges of work we can strive to grow not only in our work but also in our faith.

Emma then shared day five of “While We Wait.” The author of day 5 Liz Sarno wrote about her trip to NYC and all of the delays that she went through on her trip. That because of these delays we become agitated and frustrated, but we have no clue what amazing things God has for us in those delays. That when we are patient and embrace the waiting it can refine us and bring us to a place of wholeness.

Game time with name that tune and we are continuing giving away The Action Bible! Congrats to Lyle from Howard for guessing the correct answer of Glorify by Jordan Feliz! If you still want an Action Bible there is still time, we are giving them away next week during the Afternoon Drive.

Thank you for listening!

Emma and Jonathon

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October 5th is packed!

Today is National Do Something Nice Day…On this day (and any day!) it’s a great idea to keep an eye out and notice when people do something that deserves a compliment! Whether it is noticing a family member’s new haircut, thanking the taxi driver or doorman for their patient service, or telling the neighbor how lovely their roses look, National Do Something Nice Day is a great time to remember to say the things that might go unsaid on typical days.

Today is also World Teachers Day…

UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) proclaimed that the first World Teachers’ Day would be celebrated on October 5, 1994. Various ceremonies and honors are given for teachers of the world who have surpassed expectations for the profession. Many countries hold competitions where special educators can be nominated to win the important title of teacher of the year.

World Teachers’ Day is now celebrated in more than 100 countries.

Today is the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur – the day of atonement

It’s also Clergy Appreciation Month – find out how you can nominate a member of your pastoral staff for some great WNZR and partner prizes by clicking here!

I was born on October 5, 1829, in Fairfield, Vermont
I practiced law in New York City
I served as the quartermaster general of the New York Militia during the American Civil War
I was Vice President under James Garfield
I took over Presidential duties when Garfield was shot and later died.
I died November 18, 1886, at the age 57

I am Chester Arthur, 21st President of the United States – congratulations to Dawn of Fredericktown who guessed correctly and wins the hardcover version of The Action Bible!

Thanks for listening,
– Joe and Dylan

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Farewell Tour for I Am They :(

Today, Emma shared the sad news that I Am They will be hanging up their guitars after their farewell tour this year. I Am They lead singer Abbie Parker announced two weeks ago her intentions to leave the band, which led the rest of the group to the decision to disband. You find their announcement video and their tour dates here.

Speaking of tours, there are two awesome events coming to Columbus that you can catch this month!

Casting Crowns, CAIN and Anne Wilson!

Location: Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Date: Saturday, October 15th

Concert Begins: 7 pm

Tauren Wells!

Location: Palace Theatre, 34 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Date: Thursday, October 20th

Concert Begins: 7pm

Ticket information for both events are available on our website, wnzr.fm

This Week’s Lyrics: But it’s now that I feel Your grace fall like rain
From every fingertip, washing away my pain

Congratulations to Faith from Howard for correctly guessing today’s lyrics are from Jeremy Camp‘s hit song “I Still Believe”. Faith wins today’s Action Bible! (pictured below)

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon & Emma

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Our True Home

Monday Motivation today comes from James Banks with the incredible story of Bobbie…a dog who defied the odds. Read ‘Our Heart’s True Home’ by clicking here.

Other Than Feet, Name Something That Runs.

Water/Toilet (37)
Engine/Car (24)
Refrigerator (10)
Nose (8)
Pantyhose (8)
Clock (3)

Congratulations to Levi from Mount Vernon, who got those top two answers and wins a copy of The Action Bible!

(this is the cover)

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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