Category: Big Blue Crew

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 3/20/26 – We celebrate the First Day of Spring!

Today is the First Day of Spring! We celebrate with the Big Blue Crew by talking about how we plan to enjoy the new season!

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We shared a list of ideas on how to enjoy this beautiful new season.

1. Watch for the First Robins

Robins are one of the classic signs of spring. Take a few minutes to watch and listen for birds returning after winter.

2. Open the Windows

Let fresh air into your home for the first time in a while. It’s a simple way to refresh your space and welcome the new season.

3. Try a “No Jacket” Walk

If the weather cooperates, enjoy a short walk without a winter coat and appreciate the warmer air.

4. Visit a Farmers Market

Some early markets begin opening in spring. Pick up fresh bread, honey, or early greens.

5. Make a Spring Bucket List

Write down 5–10 things you want to do before summer arrives—festivals, hikes, day trips, or projects.

6. Change Your Seasonal Decor

Swap out winter décor for lighter colors, flowers, or greenery around the house.

7. Take a “Signs of Spring” Photo Challenge

Look for buds, puddles, birds, flowers, or sunshine and take photos of the first signs you see.

8. Make a Bright Spring Meal

Cook something colorful like a salad with fresh greens, strawberries, or citrus.

9. Call Someone You Haven’t Talked to in a While

Spring is about renewal—reach out and reconnect with someone.

10. Read Outside

Even if it’s just for 10 minutes, grab a chair on the porch or sit in the sun with a book or devotional.

🌱 Bonus idea: Write down one thing you want to grow in your life this spring—patience, kindness, faith, creativity, or health—and pray or reflect on that throughout the season.

MORE IDEAS:

The first day of spring is the perfect excuse to reset your routine, get outside, and celebrate something fresh 🌱 Here are a mix of fun, meaningful, and easy ideas you can actually do:

🌸 Get Outside & Enjoy the Season

  • Take a walk at a local park and look for the first signs of blooms
  • Have a picnic (even if it’s a little chilly—blankets help!)
  • Watch the sunrise or sunset to mark the new season
  • Visit a farmers market or garden center
  • Start a small garden or plant flowers in pots

☀️ Refresh Your Life

  • Do a mini spring cleaning (just one room or even one drawer!)
  • Swap out winter clothes for lighter, brighter outfits
  • Open the windows and play music while you tidy up
  • Rearrange a room for a fresh feel

🌼 Simple Joys & Self-Care

  • Buy yourself fresh flowers
  • Try a new spring recipe (salads, fruit dishes, lemon desserts)
  • Journal about what you want this new season to look like
  • Set a few light, realistic goals for spring

🌷 Connect with Others

  • Invite a friend for coffee or a walk
  • Write a handwritten note to someone
  • Do something kind for a neighbor

🎉 Make It Fun & Memorable

  • Create a “spring bucket list”
  • Take photos to document the day
  • Start a new playlist with upbeat, fresh songs
  • Have a themed dinner (spring colors, fresh foods)

🌿 Meaningful/Reflective Ideas

  • Spend time in prayer or quiet reflection
  • Think about what you want to “let go of” from winter
  • Focus on gratitude for new beginnings
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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – our favorite songs on WNZR

On The Morning Thing today, the focus was on the music! So our Friday Favorites featured the hosts favorite songs playing right now on WNZR.

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You can click on the links to see the music videos for each song.

Josiah’s favorite song is Breakdown by Andrew Ripp – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zLuDljOpTk

Xander’s favorite song is Heaven On My Mind by Toby Mac – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LOSvwjI42M

Eric’s favorite song is Place In This World by for King & Country and Michael W. Smith – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmsRhWpsYw

Marcy’s favorite song is No Survivors by Jeremy Camp – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkhEiGjIQkM

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Naomi Kinne

Senior Naomi Kinne is no stranger to WNZR. She has been serving as our Graphic Designer for the past year, but she has now joined our WNZR On Air Staff!

Naomi is from Circleville, Ohio and is a Graphic Design Major. Her minor is Communication and Digital Media. Naomi enjoys public speaking and is excited to get the opportunity to use those skills on the radio. She is also serving as the social media manager for the MVNU Basketball and Cheer Teams.

Noami shares some of her favorite memories on campus including the Block Party. She talks about making memories with other WNZR Staff Members on a trip to the CMB University Conference (Christian Music Broadcasters).

Naomi’s favorite artists at WNZR include Elevation Worship, Josiah Queen and Forrest Frank. She shared other favorites including Mexican food and her 3 sisters. Naomi is the oldest!

Naomi’s life verse is Colossians 3:2. It reminds her to focus on eternity and focus on God.  

Catch her on air Fridays 2pm – 3pm.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we celebrate Spring Break!

Today, we wrapped up the first of 2 weeks of Spring Break at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared how they are celebrating break.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – our favorite Winter Olympic Moments

We have had a lot of fun sharing Olympic Updates with you on the show these past 2 weeks. So, to celebrate Team USA, our Friday Favorites today focused on the Olympics. The hosts shared their favorite moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Brock Hankins

This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Sophomore/Junior, Brock Hankins.

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Brock is from Mount Vernon and chose to attend MVNU because of his connection to the CCP classes he had already taken here. Thanks to those early college credits, he came in with 50 credits completed — which means at just 19 years old, he’s considered a Sophomore/Junior.

His interest in radio grew out of his longtime love for music and the arts. When Brock decided to major in communication, trying out WNZR and radio felt like a natural step. Now, he serves as a DJ and also helps with the Sportscasting video team. But he doesn’t stop there. Brock works as an office intern for the communications department, hopes to be involved in SGA, and stays active in many areas around campus.

One major highlight of his college experience so far has been attending CMBU. That trip opened significant doors for him, including the opportunity to become one of two CMBU interns. He now works alongside fellow intern Naomi Kinne in that role. Brock describes the CMBU trip as one of his greatest memories because of the opportunities it created.

Much of Brock’s college experience focuses on his campus involvement and being a member of the worship team at The Church at Chapel Hill. His faith is an important part of his life. Although he grew up Christian, he recently came to terms with truly making his faith his own, and he shares how God has been working in his heart during this season.

His favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 4:32:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

This verse is especially meaningful to him because of his struggle with forgiveness, and it reminds him to choose kindness and forgiveness daily.

Outside of school and work, Brock enjoys catching up on sleep and going out to eat with his family on the weekends. His favorite people in the world are his parents, sister, and grandma — especially because of how they support him in everything he does. He also laughs about a funny family memory during a snowstorm when his grandma still wanted to go to Chili’s first thing in the morning.

A few fun facts about Brock: his favorite artist is Lauren Daigle, and his favorite song is “Thank God I Do.” His favorite food is Italian — specifically Chicken Alfredo. And he’s secretly had the privilege of going to Hawaii twice.

You can hear Brock Hankins on Mondays from 2-4pm.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – We love a HOT Breakfast!

February is National Hot Breakfast Month. Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite hot breakfast selections. This month, you are encouraged to take a little extra time to eat a hot breakfast with your family and friends. It is a perfect way to warm up in the winter weather.

Click HERE or the link below to hear what The Morning Thing hosts enjoy for breakfast.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Brook Abella

This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Junior, Brook Abella from Bellefontaine, OH.

A 21 year old junior who’s enjoyed spending the last three years on the FM and being an active part in the film/video department.

Brook Abella is a double major in Communication Media and Visual Art with a minor in Music. She is in her 3rd year of cheer at MVNU and she loves to sing in Collegians Choir.

Hosting her own show and the Afternoon Drive with Gabriella Stanley is something she looks forward to each week while also doing sportscasting for WNZR.tv.

She serves on MVNU’s chapel worship team as well as the worship team for the student led ministry “Overflow”. She also leads worship at her home church, Christ Our King Church.

Brook Abella creates and releases Christian music to inspire believers to have hope and trust in their Creator… and many of her songs play right here on WNZR!

A verse that she lives her life by is Psalm 34:1-4, which serves as a reminder to be joyful and thankful to Jesus in everything!

You can hear Brook on Thursdays from 3-5pm!

Enjoy the conversation!

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