Today is National Fun at Work Day! The Morning Thing is celebrating with our Friday Favorites. The show hosts share their favorite FUN memories from their time working at WNZR.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Eric, Josiah and Xander.
The Morning Thing wrapped up WinterJam Week with a special musical Friday Favorites. In celebration of the WinterJam 2026 Tour, the hosts shared their favorite song from one of the WinterJam artists. Enjoy!
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Josiah, Xander and Eric.
Marcy’s favorite song is from Newsong – Arise My Love
Josiah’s favorite song is from Matthew West – What If
Xander’s favorite song is from Katy Nichole – When I Fall
Eric’s favorite song is a duet with Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave – God Is In This Story
A special note – the WinterJam times for the Columbus concert on Saturday 1/24 have been changed.
Show Start Time – 4pm
Show End Time – 8pm
Jam Nation Entrance Time – 2pm
General Admission Time – 3pm
There are 2 other stops in Ohio for WinterJam:
For more information, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/winter-jam-2026
Chris Tomlin is headlining the 2026 WinterJam Tour. WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Chris about joining this tour for the first time in his career. They also talked about the songs he is bringing to the stage. Chris is excited to lead worship with the younger generation of Christian Music fans.
Chris also shared how humbling it is to see how God has used his songs to give people a voice to worship. He is amazed at what God has done through his music.
Chris also shares about his new album “The King is Still The King” and how he stays in God’s word daily.
Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.
Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.
Important NEWS about WinterJam’s stop in Columbus on Saturday, 1/24/26.
Katy talks with WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger and shares what brought her back to join WinterJam after being a part of it in 2024. She gives us a little insight on how she staying rooted spiritually while she is busy these nights.
She also talks about the message she wants to bring to the audiences of WinterJam and the heart behind the song’s she’s written.
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Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.
Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!
This is Emerson Days first time on WinterJam! WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Emerson about the background story of how she came to be a Christian artist.
Emerson talks about her excitement to play her breakout hit “Get Behind Me” and how that song has impacted many listeners. She also shares what God is doing in her life and what He has put on her heart to share with others.
Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.
Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.
Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!
Newsong founded the WinterJam concert series in 1995. WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Russ Lee about the background story of this very successful tour and how WinterJam started over 30 years ago.
Russ also shared his excitement about this year’s lineup of artists: Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Emerson Day, Hulvey and of course his band Newsong.
Russ also shared how he stays spiritually and relationally rooted as they travel on a very long tour. He also tells us about some new songs that Newsong will debut on this tour!
Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.
Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.
Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!
Happy New Year from The Morning Thing!
As we bring in the new year, we took a moment to look back on 2025 and share our favorite memories from this past year. Thanks for listening and making us a part of your mornings!
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Today, our Music Director, Traven Griffith, highlighted the top thirty songs of the year in a special show in honor of New Year’s Eve! Check out the full list below!
30. Seph Schlueter – Won’t Start Now | Music Video
29. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word | Lyric Video
28. Phil Wickham – The King Is In The Room | Music Video
27. Andrew Ripp – Loves Got A Way | Lyric Video
26. Katy Nichole – When I Fall | Music Video
25. Matthew West – Unashamed | Music Video
24. Jamie MacDonald – Left It In The River | Music Video
23. Jeremy Camp – No Survivors | Music Video
22. Hope Darst – Mighty Name Of Jesus | Music Video
21. ELEVATION RHYTHM – Goodbye Yesterday | Music Video
20. Crowder – STILL | Lyric Video
19. Micah Tyler – God Did It | Music Video
18. Jeremy Camp – Again | Lyric Video
17. Emerson Day – Get Behind Me | Lyric Video
16. Zach Williams – Jesus Loves | Music Video
15. Forrest Frank – Your Way’s Better | Lyric Video
14. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise | Music Video
13. Brandon Lake f/Jelly Roll – Hard Fought Hallelujah | Music Video
12. Megan Woods – The Truth | Music Video
11. Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake – I Know A Name | LIVE Version Performance
10. Colton Dixon – Up + Up | Music Video
09. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters (Psalm 23) | Music Video
08. Josiah Queen & Brandon Lake – Can’t Steal My Joy | Lyric Video
07. TobyMac – a lil Church | Music Video
06. MercyMe – Oh Death | Music Video
05. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You | Music Video
04. Jamie MacDonald – Desperate | Lyric Video
03. Crowder – Somebody Prayed | Music Video
02. Jon Reddick – No Fear | Music Video
01. Phil Wickham – What An Awesome God | Music Video | Sunset Walk
Thanks for Listening!
-Traven
WNZR’s Holly Jolly 25 kicks off on Monday, 12/1. For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite Christmas songs.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with four MVNU graduates: Josh Hooper, Class of 2002; Josh Pollock, Class of 2014; Mike Basko, Class of 2024; and Judah Keith, Class of 2025.
They shared about what brought them to MVNU and how they made their way to the WNZR Staff.
We shared memories and lessons learned while being at WNZR and MVNU.
They talked about what it meant to be part of WNZR’s 39-year legacy.
They also gave advice for students what are currently studying in the communication and media field.
All 4 gentlemen are working at The River in Columbus.
Enjoy the Conversation.
Hey WNZR Alumni, we would love to have you join us this Saturday, 11/15 at our Reunion!
Click HERE for all the details and to find an online form. Tell us about your experience with WNZR, when you graduated and if you plan to stop by. We would love to hear from you and see you!
Rise and Shine 