Category: Inspirational

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Ethan Cline

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!

Today, we introduce you to Ethan Cline. He is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Howard, OH.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Wyatt tells us that originally, he was a graphic design major and then he had a class with Jayme McMillan and that changed his mind.

Wyatt is very active here at MVNU. He is on the Volleyball Team and plays Esports. He also likes golf and works at a golf course.

He shares some of his favorite foods and artists and memories he has made here at MVNU.

Ethan talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite verse is Psalm 86:12.

You can hear Ethan Cline on WNZR on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Zoey Hover

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this semester!

Today, we introduce you to Zoey Hover. She is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Sparta, OH.
Click HERE to hear our conversation with Zoey.

Zoey has really enjoyed getting into radio and feels like God put her here for a reason.

Zoe is very active here at MVNU. She is on the Lakeholm Viewer staff (student newspaper) and leads a small group called Cougs for KSP (Knox Starting Point).  

She shares some of her favorite foods and artists and memories she has made here at MVNU.

Zoey talks about how God has been working in her life. Her favorite verse is Revelation 5:13.

You can hear Zoey on WNZR on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm.

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March is National Caffeine Awareness Month

There are many benefits to drinking caffeine. However, there also can be health problems if you drink that fifth cup of coffee.
On Friday, The Morning Thing Hosts shared their favorite ways to consume caffeine.

Click HERE to hear Marcy, Shawn and Eric’s favorites.
Click HERE to learn more about the pros and cons of caffeine.

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WNZR Presents the March 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Carson Castleman shares his thoughts and beliefs about the unprecedented time at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Many topics were covered including:
• How he is working to navigate this important time.
• Some of the financial challenges MVNU is experiencing.
• Leadership and cabinet changes at the university.
• How he has worked with the Board of Trustees during this time.
• The best path forward including improving communications.
• His message to students, staff and faculty and staff as the second half of spring semester starts Monday.
• His message with the Mount Vernon and Knox County residents.
• What guidance the Holy Spirit has guided him through this process.
• How we can pray for MVNU, himself and his family.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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Make Some Great Musical Memories with Your Kids!

March is National Sing with Your Kids Month and it’s amazing how belting out a tune together can boost kids happiness and confidence, not to mention strengthen those precious bonds between you.

On the Morning Thing with Shawn and Eric, they talked about the benefits of singing as family is a fantastic way to help little ones with their language skills.

For the older kids out there, have a karaoke night where you sing with microphones or hairbrushes to songs to have a great time.

There also health benefits for just singing including relieving stress, increase your pain threshold, improve snoring and lung function.

“Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:19 (NIV)

Click HERE to learn more about singing with wee ones from National Today.

Click HERE to learn more about the health benefits of singing from Healthline.com

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Today is Learn What Your Name Means Day

Today is a special day that encourages all of us to explore the meanings and origins of our names.
Shawn and Eric shared meanings in various cultures for the hosts of both Morning Thing and the Afternoon Drive.
Morning Thing
Marcy means War Lord, God of War and brave.
Xander means Defender of the people or Protector of man.
Shawn means God’s gracious gift or Gift of God.
Eric means strong, ruler, leader, wise, gentle and loving.

Afternoon Drive
Joe means God given or God’s gift, or the Son of the Ultimate Warrior.
Judah means to give lord praise or the Praise of God.

Click HERE for more meanings of names.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Mondays with Jackson Bush

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!
Today, we introduce you to Jackson Bush. He is a Junior Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Roseville, California.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Jackson got interested in WNZR and MVNU because he was impressed by the WNZR.tv live stream.
His favorite foods are sushi, crab and shrimp.
Jackson works on the WNZR Video Team as an announcer and camera operator and is also a WNZR DJ.
His favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:55 as he feels that it has helped him grow in faith and with his teammates.
You can hear Jackson on WNZR on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 2 – 3pm.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Isaiah Clark

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!

Today, we introduce you to Isaiah Clark. He is a Freshman Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Butler, Ohio
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Isaiah got interested in radio and media when he was young and grew up listening to Christian music.
His favorite food is Mexican especially chicken tacos.
Isaiah works on the WNZR Video Team and is also a WNZR DJ.
His favorite people are his parents and group of friends.
You can hear Isaiah on WNZR on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 3pm.

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WNZR talks with Margy Arck – 2025 EmpowHER Award Winner

EmpowHER Award Winner 2025
Margy Arck was the winner of the 2025 EmpowHER Award.
She was nominated by her daughter, Mandy Jemison.
Click HERE to hear Margy talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Margy shares how she felt when she received this award.
Margy talks about her daughter and her family. She has been serving in education for 30 years. She has been the Principal at Dan Emmett Elementary School for 23 years.

Margy shares how she is inspiring and influencing empowerment in others, especially in the field of education. She shares how she strives to encourages her staff and young women that are new teachers.
Margy talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Thrive Without Limits.

EmpowHER Award:
This award is given to a Woman of Inspiration!
Belief is a powerful engine. This woman believes so strongly in the outcomes she seeks that her beliefs mold her path to get there. The recipient of this award champions for women in her network, workplace, and community. She is a team player and active mentor who paves the road to empowering women in leadership roles. She is a woman of inspiration that is true to herself, and her example is so noteworthy as to inspire others spontaneously. Her passion channels her actions and her voice as she strives to empower the women and girls of Knox County.

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WNZR talks with Kelly Welker – 2025 EmpowHER Raising the Bar Award Winner

EmpowHER Raising the Bar Award Winner 2025
Kelly Welker was the winner of the 2025 Raising the Bar Award.
She was nominated by her sister-in-law, Natalie Welker.
Click HERE to hear Kelly talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Kelly shares how she felt when she received this award.
Kelly is the Director of Operations at Mortellaro McDonalds. She has worked with McDonalds for 42 years! She oversees 8 different restaurants in 4 counties. She talks about her journey to this position. She also shares encouragement for young women who are just getting started in their careers.

Kelly talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Thrive Without Limits.

Raising the Bar Award:
This award is given to a Woman with 20+ years of experience in their field! The recipient of this award is an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She has dedicated her life to the advancement of those around her and paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow. She is recognized as an ambassador for women through her extraordinary dedication, personal achievements, and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy, and business. This award recognizes a woman who has spent more than 20 years in her field.

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