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How good are you at listening?

The Morning Thing found some wonderful marriage tips from Family Life Ministries.
The tips were written for married couples, but we believe that this advice could be used in any relationship.
Listening is such a vital part of communication. Take a look over this list and be encouraged to start being an active listener.

  1. People come away from talking to you possessing a better understanding of themselves.
  2. You wait a few seconds after your spouse has stopped talking to see if they have more to say.
  3. You practice “reflective listening,” using words like, “So I hear you saying that you’re …”
  4. You’re comfortable with abstaining from advice at times, to simply be with someone in their grief. 
  5. You ask questions that cause your spouse to explore what he or she hasn’t before.
  6. Your spouse frequently responds to you, “That’s a good question”―but it’s okay with you if you’re not the person with all the good questions.
  7. You refrain from interrupting.
  8. You’re comfortable with not having an answer for some of life’s unfixables.
  9. You use facial expressions that are receptive: soft eyes, nodding, eye contact.
  10. You pray silently for your husband or wife while listening, and ask God for wisdom in responding.2
  11. You refrain from finishing your spouse’s sentences.
  12. You ask for clarification when you don’t understand what your spouse means.
  13. You don’t feel the need to prove yourself as wise or helpful.
  14. Rather than planning your responses, you try to set those aside in your head and focus on what’s being said.
  15. Your spouse is noticeably comforted after you spend time listening to them.
  16. Your advice is highly individualized to your spouse, reflecting back what you’ve heard them say and steering clear of pat answers and cliches.
  17. You have time in your schedule to listen to your spouse.
  18. Before offering advice, you offer compassion and understanding: “I am so sorry. That sounds incredibly hard.”
  19. You share your own circumstances that relate, but are careful not to refocus the conversation on you, or to indicate your circumstances were worse/harder.
  20. You think of your spouse’s experience after you’ve left the conversation, internalizing their struggle. They’re on your heart, so you pray for them, too.
  21. More than a problem being fixed, you prioritize that your spouse feels heard, received, and understood.
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The Morning Thing Focuses on Local Ministries: Kandee Popham of Place 4 Grace

This week, the Morning Thing is highlighting some local ministries with whom WNZR has partnered. We are excited to share updates with you from Place 4 Grace, a local maternity housing ministry.
Kandee Popham, Executive Director for Place 4 Grace shares the vision and mission of the ministry.
She also shares why it is important to have a ministry like Place 4 Grace in our community.
Kandee shares the ways that people can get involved and support the ministry.

You can hear the entire conversation with Kandee HERE.

Place 4 Grace’s annual fundraiser, Flannel Fest, will be this Friday, October 1st at 6:15pm.
To learn more about Place 4 Grace and their ministry, be sure to check out their website.

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The Morning Thing Focuses on Local Ministries: Cathern Collier of Place 4 Grace

This week, the Morning Thing is highlighting some local ministries with whom WNZR has partnered. We are excited to share updates with you from Place 4 Grace, a local maternity housing ministry. Cathern Collier, a Mentor with Place 4 Grace, talked with us about her role and the new Embrace Grace program curriculum. Place 4 Grace’s annual fundraiser, Flannel Fest, will be this Friday, October 1st at 6:15pm. You can hear the entire conversation with Cathern HERE. To learn more about Place 4 Grace and their ministry, be sure to check out their website.

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The Morning Thing Focuses on Local Ministries: Abbey Ernst of Starting Point

This week, the Morning Thing is highlighting some local ministries with whom WNZR has partnered. We are excited to share updates with you from Starting Point, a local pregnancy support ministry. Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director for Starting Point, gave us an update on how God has been using Starting Point and talked with us about this year’s annual Prayer Walk. This ministry event will be this Saturday, October 2nd from 4 to 6pm. You can hear the entire conversation with Abbey HERE. To learn more about Starting Point and their ministry, be sure to check out their website.

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Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services celebrates a NEW building

The NEW Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services building hosted a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, 9/28.

WNZR joins our community to congratulate this fantastic ministry for their service to families in Fredericktown.

Their new location is at 57 North Main Street in Fredericktown. Look for the new blue building with the red door at the corner of Main and 2nd Streets.

Katie Frazier, Fredericktown’s Branch Manager shared with WNZR about the timeline of this new project and the new features that will help them serve families.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to connect to Knox County Interchurch Social Services.

Make sure to see a full display of pictures in the Photo Albums on WNZR’s Facebook Page.

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The Morning Thing Focuses on Local Ministries: Diana Wetzel of Starting Point

This week, the Morning Thing is highlighting some local ministries with whom WNZR has partnered. We are excited to share updates with you from Starting Point, a local pregnancy support ministry. Diana Wetzel, Executive Director of Starting Point, gave us an update on how God has been using Starting Point talked with us about this year’s annual Prayer Walk. This ministry event will be this Saturday, October 2nd from 4 to 6pm. You can hear the entire conversation with Diana HERE. To learn more about Starting Point and their ministry, be sure to check out their website.

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The Morning Thing Focuses on Local Ministries: Anne Purvis of Place 4 Grace

This week, the Morning Thing is highlighting some local ministries with whom WNZR has partnered. We are excited to share updates with you from Place 4 Grace, a local maternity housing ministry. Anne Purvis, Development Director with Place 4 Grace, talked with us about this year’s annual fundraiser, Flannel Fest. She shared what will be happening at this year’s Flannel Fest, the prize packs, registration details, and fundraising goals. This fun event will be this Friday, October 1st at 6:15pm. You can hear the entire conversation with Anne HERE. To learn more about Place 4 Grace and their ministry, be sure to check out their website.

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The Morning Thing shares tips on how to strengthen your family

On Monday, The Morning Thing shared some really valuable tips on how to strengthen your family.
We shared tips from a wonderful resource – All Pro Dad.

We shared 3 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Think of Others.
Click HERE to read the full article.
1. Show the what
2. Say the why
3. Share the how

Huddle up with your kids and ask, “Why do you think it’s important for us to think of others?”
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” -Philippians 2:4

We also shared 3 Ideas to Keep Improving Your Marriage

Click HERE to read the full article.

1. Celebrate
2. Calibrate
3. Connect

If you’re not actively improving your marriage, then you may end just texting each other about what you need from the grocery store.

What do you think is the most important way to improve marriage?


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September Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our August Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City. Click HERE to hear the full conversation. Topics include:

  • Construction Projects Update including the progress on the Sandusky Street project
  • Updates from City Council including: the rezoning of the Cooper Progress Park into a Planned Commercial Development District, the Community Reinvestment Area, and Compensation and Classification Analysis for non-union City Employees
  • Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
  • His office’s goals for October
  • Highlight of the City’s calendar of events for families

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall-
Website: http://www.mountvernonohio.org Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon
Twitter: citymv1805
Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

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Handel’s Messiah Returns to MVNU for 2021

The Morning Thing had the opportunity this week to speak with Dr. Bob Tocheff of the MVNU Music Department. Dr. Tocheff was pleased to report that the usually-annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, which had been cancelled last year due to COVID-19, is returning to MVNU for 2021. While the performance is not until Sunday, December 5th, rehearsals are beginning and the community is invited to take part. Anyone interested in joining can reach out to Dr. Tocheff at Bob.Tocheff@mvnu.edu or by calling 740-397-9000 ext. 3005. The community is invited to rehearsal on Wednesday, September 29th from 4:40 to 5:40.

To hear the entire conversation with Dr. Tocheff about The Messiah and other Music Department events, click HERE.

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