WNZR’s Judah Keith had a chance to talk with Pastor Derick Logan of Victory Seventh Day Adventist church about their annual Health & Wellness Expo.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
The Expo is happening this Sunday, 4/13 from 11am – 6pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the AG Center, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Pastor Derick shares details about the screenings and activities, plus the heart behind his church hosting this FREE event.
Screenings include: blood pressure checks, cholesterol levels, blood sugar testing, BMI measurements, and much more!
Activities include: wellness workshops, fitness demonstrations, healthy food samples, and giveaways.
For more information go to http://www.delawareexpo.com
WNZR talks with Lindsey Lamp, Executive Director of New Directions
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. New Directions wants to bring attention to this important issue.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with New Directions Executive Director, Lindsey Lamp about their recent Teal Walk and Kick-off of this special month. She shares the importance of this issue and how it is impacting our community. Lindsey talks about the signs of sexual assault and what to do if you are a victim or you suspect someone is in trouble.
She also shares the details about several special events planned for this month and the programs that New Directions offers year-round.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
If you need help, please call the 24/7 New Directions Crisis Hotline at 740-397-HELP (4357).
Find more information at http://www.newdirectionsknox.org
WNZR shines the spotlight on Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center is hosting the ministry’s annual Fundraising Banquet tonight! WNZR’s Eric Brown had the chance to chat with several staff members: Jess Kirby, Director of Development, Heather Lanzer, Nurse Manager, and Abby Ernst, Client Services Director. Listen in and find out more about this amazing ministry.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.
Click HERE to connect with Starting Point.
WNZR Presents the April 2025 MVNU Presidential Update
Filling in for Dr. Castleman, we welcome Rob Stanley and he shares about his new role as a vice-president of Enrollment Management and working with the IES program.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation!
Ron shares more about the IES – International Executive Studies – and how MVNU is able to attract students from overseas.
Rob shares his excitement for enrollment and how his admissions and enrollment team are addressing the challenges of higher education.
Rob talks about the special time around spring commencement, and the importance of celebrating Easter.
Rob shares his message to faculty, staff and students at MVNU.
Rob shares his message to the community and how we can pray for him and his team.
Click HERE to stay up to date with MVNU
WNZR Staff Members talk about the Lifeline 2025 Theme – “Made For These Days”
Our theme for Lifeline 2025 is Made For These Days,
Our staff members shared their thoughts about what this theme means to them.
Click HERE to hear from our WNZR Staff.
WNZR Talks to Tim Hawkins about Show at MVNU
Tim Hawkins is grateful to be coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University for two shows on March 22nd. On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric spoke to Tim about his career and the show.
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He says he is so happy that he gets to be able to be a comedian and do what he loves for a living. Tim talks about what you can expect as part of the show on Saturday. He has some old favorites and some new songs.
Click HERE to find out more about the 1pm and 7pm shows on March 22nd.
The Morning Thing Celebrates the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference
As a part of Friday Favorites, the Morning Thing hosts celebrated the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference that is happening this weekend by sharing their favorite clips of Comedian and Guest Anita Renfroe.
Eric’s favorite is Oreos . Click HERE for the clip
Shawn’s favorite is Just lie to me. Click HERE for the clip
Xander’s is Big ole sweet ice tea and you can hear why HERE
Click HERE for Anita’s Big Ole Sweet Tea
Marcy’s is Momisms and you can hear why HERE.
Click HERE to hear Anita’s Momism Song.
Click HERE to learn more about the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Brittany Coon with the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities talks about the history of the month including when President Ronald Reagan designated the month in 1987.
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She talks about the major events including the Developmental Disabilities Month Luncheon and a coloring contest within the county including over 800 participants.
She tells us about two folks who were the Individual Spotlight Award winners: Cheyenne Proper and Sabrina Wilson.,
Brittany continues to talk about award winners: Community Partner Winner the YMCA of Mount Vernon and Employer of the Year, The Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast.
Brittany talks about the three Local Hero Award winners at the Developmental Disabilities Month Luncheon: Retied Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer, Tina Davis, and Brandy Swingell of Creative Foundations.
Click HERE to find out more about the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Ladies, Don’t Miss Your Chance to See Comedian Anita Renfroe at MVNU This Weekend!
Comedian Anita Renfroe is the guest at the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference this weekend (March 14th and 15th).
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Marcy with the Morning Thing spoke to Anita and she is excited to be leaving the farm behind and spend time with women who “are chasing hard after God,” laugh learn, and enjoy this incredible event.
Anita shares what her message will be this weekend to the women who attend the conference.
Her message is “Moving Forward.” She believes that many people get stuck in life but should use the bible and scriptures to “find healing and growth moving in our faith from glory to glory.”
Click HERE to get tickets to the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference Friday and Saturday.
The Morning Thing Celebrates National Working Mom’s Day!
Some women are working moms because they choose to have a career, and others work outside the home to be able to meet the financial needs of the family.
This day acts as a reminder that moms who also hold down jobs juggle all kinds of responsibilities and they DESERVE appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Marcy (who was a working mom) and Shawn shared some ways you can appreciate moms.
They also shared four ways to find joy in the juggle of being a working mom by Laura Rutledge. Rutledge is a journalist and host for ESPN and the SEC Network.
Click HERE for the ways to celebrate Working Mom’s Day.
Click HERE for the article from Laura Rutledge on IMOM.com