Today on the Morning Thing, we continued with our goodbyes. It’s seniors’ week and it’s always a bittersweet time of celebration and remembrance. Today we said goodbye to Jehane. Jehane Hoagland has been WNZRs office assistant for the past year. Her ultimate goal is to live in New Zealand doing whatever God leads her to. She will be missed. Click HERE to listen to the full conversation. We wish Jehane and all our graduating seniors the best!
The Morning Thing Celebrates Senior Eddie Dilts
This week is Seniors Week on The Morning Thing. WNZR is celebrating 7 seniors in the MVNU Class of 2019. We talked with Eddie Dilts about his time at MVNU and WNZR. Eddie has served in multiple positions while at WNZR, including host of The Morning Thing, The Afternoon Drive and Production Director. He also was part of the WNZR Sportscasting team giving you coverage of MVNU Sports.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Click HERE to enjoy Eddie’s sportscasting from this past year. Click on the “On Demand” tab to access games from the 2019-2020 school year.
The Morning Thing Celebrates Senior Breann Jamison
This week is Seniors Week on The Morning Thing. WNZR is celebrating 7 seniors in the MVNU Class of 2019. We talked with Breann Jamison about her time at MVNU and WNZR. Bre has served this past year as our Graphic Designer and Webmaster.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
You can enjoy Bre’s work online at www.wnzr.fm
Remember to keep Bre and our other seniors in your prayers.
WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Cierra Strawser
Senior’s week continues on The Morning Thing with Cierra Strawser. Cierra is a Knox County native who transferred to MVNU in her Junior year. Cierra has been an Office Assistant and worked in the summer of 2018 with WNZR. Listen to our full conversation with Cierra HERE. We wish Cierra and all our seniors the best! You will be missed Cierra!
WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Danielle Zoellner
The Morning Thing celebrates Seniors Week all this week. We are saying goodbye to 7 seniors connected to our program at MVNU.
Today, we talked with Danielle Zoellner about her time at WNZR.
Click HERE to hear our conversation.
The Morning Thing Fave 5 – our favorite memories from Spring Semester at MVNU
For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the hosts shared their favorite memories from the 2019 Spring Semester at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.





Celebrate Poetry with the Morning Thing!
He Is!
When you are the neediest, He is the most sufficient.
When you are completely helpless, He is most able.
When you feel totally dependent, He is absolutely dependable.
When you are the weakest, He is the most able.
When you are the most alone, He is intimately present.
When you feel you are the least, He is the greatest!
When you feel the most useless, He is preparing you.
When it is darkest, He is the only Light you need.
When you feel the least secure, He is your Rock and Fortress.
When you are the most humble, He is most gracious.
When you say that you cannot, remember that He can!
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Today on the Morning Thing, we celebrated poetry month! Poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Click HERE to read some more great Christian poems like this one! As always, thanks for listening!
KSAAT hosts their annual membership meeting
KSAAT, the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team hosted the annual membership meeting on 4/24. Tina Cockrell, Drug Free Communities Coordinator shared news of KSAAT’s upcoming events and the debut of a new video produced by the Teen Advisory Council. Tina also shared news about a new campaign called #BuildTheBond
Click HERE to hear the Tina’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
Click HERE to follow KSAAT on Facebook.
Click HERE to stay updated on KSAAT events.
It is “Couple Appreciation Month”. How will you celebrate?
April is Couple Appreciation Month. The Morning Thing shared some ways that married couples can show love and appreciation to each other.
For the ladies – Click HERE to see 8 Ways to Love Your Husband>
The article is by Tara Norman for www.imom.com
Here are a few highlights from the article. We encourage you to follow the link above and read the full article.
1. Say it out loud.
I try to speak or text thoughts of affirmation to my husband at least once or twice a week.
2. Acts of service.
3. Wake him up.
My husband enjoys a good cup of coffee in the morning. It could be breakfast or warm towels: it’s about helping him start his day off feeling loved and ready by his helpmate to face the world.
4. Prayer
We don’t like to leave each morning without praying together. If we forget or it’s too hectic to pray, we will oftentimes call each other on the way and pray.
5. Meet his needs.
Commit to yourself that the private time you share together is fully focused on him and nothing else. Check out our 14 Day Kiss Your Husband Challenge to help you get started.
6. Flirt
When he is getting ready to walk out the door for work, take a good look at him and before you give him that goodbye kiss, pay him one compliment to let him know that in your eyes, he is still the only one you want to be with.
7. Look him in the eyes.
Take the time to stop what I am doing when he walks through the door, look him in the eyes, tell him hello, and ask him about his day.
8. Listen.
How do you speak love into your marriage?
For the men – click HERE to see “How To Show Your Wife Love In One Minute Or Less”.
This article is by BJ Foster for www.allprodad.com
Here are a few highlights from the article. We encourage you to follow the link above and read the full article.
Give Her A Hug
Wrap your arms around her and hold her. Don’t be quick to let go. Hug her for a full minute. Watch how it affects your kids. Don’t be surprised if they run up and join the hug.
Leave a Note
It doesn’t have to be a long note. A simple 3X5 card saying, “I love you because…” It could even be a text.
Make Her Favorite Morning Drink
Tell Her One Thing About Her That You Appreciate
Everyone wants to be noticed and feel like their contributions are appreciated. Think about all of the ways your wife blesses you and your kids and then tell her.
Run A Bath For Her
Take Out The Trash
Make Her Laugh
There’s something special about laughing together. You know what makes your wife laugh. Even if you aren’t particularly funny, work at it.
Rub Her Neck And Shoulders
Greet Her Well
One of my favorite things to watch is how people greet one another at the airport. The way their faces light up as they embrace each other shows how much they care about each other. How would your wife respond if you greeted her every day in the same way you would had she been gone for two weeks or a month?
Make The Bed
Order Her a Special Gift
Say a Prayer for Her Day
Even if you are not someone accustomed to praying, try it. I can guarantee this, it won’t hurt. Pray for her strength, protection, wisdom, and that she would never forget she is loved.
(Picture from http://www.allprodad.com)
April is Garden Month!
Today on the Morning Thing, we talked about Garden Month! We shared some tips with you! Click HERE! As always, thanks for listening!