Category: Inspirational

Who is overlooked that needs thanked this Thanksgiving?

Our Morning Thing hosts today shared about those who might go overlooked this thanksgiving that actually have quite the impact on our everyday life. Crosswalk.com encourages us to show appreciation to those who might go overlooked this Thanksgiving! Here are some of the folks we want to remember this season! For a complete list of where can start to reflect, click HERE

1. Teachers

Our teachers do so much for us and our children and deserve our appreciation.

2. Daycare/Preschool Teachers

Although this job is fun and fulfilling, it is also not an easy one. We have to play various roles during our day, like teacher, surrogate parent, disciplinarian, server, psychologist, friend, etc. Teachers at this level aren’t appreciated for doing so much in teaching the littlest of minds. In addition, if you see the director or co-director, cleaning staff, or cook, thank them too.

3. School Bus Drivers

Bus drivers are out in the sun, wind, rain, fog, and snow, getting our kids to school safely. They are a very important part of our day.

4. Barista

When ordering your favorite cup of coffee at your favorite shop, thank the barista who made it.

5. Fast Food Workers

It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of life, but thank the cashier and crew at your favorite fast-food restaurant the next time you go in or go through a drive-thru. Often, all they hear is the negative, so they will appreciate a positive word.

Do you have one worker who is always pleasant or always gets your order right? Then do something special to show your appreciation.

This season, let’s make an effort to reflect on how we can better appreciate those who have such an awesome impact on our lives!

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WNZR Talks With Cast and Director of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle spoke with Ian Ernsberger (Director) and two cast members (Jeffrey Scott and Tony Montgomery) from It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The show will be coming to the Knox Memorial Theater this weekend: November 24th – 26th.

They all shared their backgrounds in theatre, what it has been like working on a production that is presented as a live radio play, and lots more.

Listen to their full conversations below:

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Lori Jones-Perkins Shares About the United Way of Knox County

Lori Jones-Perkins, Executive Director, of the United Way of Knox County joined WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to tell us about the special night for MVNU Men’s Basketball with partnership of the United Way of Knox County.

Lori tells us more about how the United Way helps to connect partners and resources in our community. She shares how every dollar given to the United Way of Knox County stays in Knox County.

Lori shares the ways that people can give to the United Way and where they will be at the MVNU Men’s Basketball game at 7pm on 11/21/23.

Listen to the full conversation with Lori below:

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The Turkey Trot returns to Thanksgiving Morning!

Are you ready for Thanksgiving?
The Morning Thing has an idea on how to make the day even better.
Come out to the annual Turkey Trot to benefit Food For The Hungry.
We talked with Scott Burgess from WeRunMV about this annual event.
When: Thanksgiving morning. Registration opens up at 8am, the race starts at 9am
Where: R.R. Hodges Chapel on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Who: Everyone is invited including canines
What to bring: Non-perishable food and dollars to benefit the Food For The Hungry campaign

Scott talks about how cash feed more. $1.00 = $4.89 of buying power at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
All donations stay here in Knox County to support families in our community.

To find out more, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org

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Mark Hall talks with The Morning Thing about 20 years of ministry with Casting Crowns

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle had the privilege of talking with Mark Hall from Casting Crowns. This has been an exciting year for the group as they celebrate 20 years in music ministry.
Mark shares an update from their fall tour and talks about the break they are taking for the holidays.
He also talks about their new album and the amazing collaborations with so many artists and friends.
Mark also shares how their story is making it to the big screen in a new feature-length film.
So many lives have been touched by the music of Casting Crowns.
We hope you join the WNZR staff to celebrate their legacy by seeing the film,
Casting Crowns: Home By Sunday.
Listen to the conversation below.

Click HERE to see the trailer.

Click HERE for more information.

WNZR joins Casting Crowns in celebrating their 20 years of music ministry.
We are giving away tickets to see their new feature-length film – Casting Crowns, Home by Sunday.
The Casting Crowns Cinema Celebration Giveaway is HERE.
Listen for a special cue to call. When you hear a Casting Crowns medley from their debut album, Lifesong, call our studio line, 740-397-WNZR (9697).
If you are caller #3, you will be entered into a drawing to win 2 tickets to see the film on Thursday, November 30th.
Winners will be announced on The Morning Thing on Tuesday, November 28th at 7:30 am.
4 winners will join members of the Big Blue crew on a trip to see the movie in Ontario.
Thanks to Provident Entertainment for the tickets!

Synopsis of the film:
Celebrate 20 years of music and ministry in this brand-new documentary detailing the extraordinary journey of Casting Crowns, exclusive to theaters.

Known worldwide for their poignant songs of truth, Casting Crowns is arguably one of the most successful CCM artists in the last two decades. The GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group has sold more than 13 million albums worldwide and earned 15 career No. 1 singles.

Yet despite the many accolades, to Mark Hall, Casting Crowns’ lead singer and songwriter, his most important title is “youth pastor.” Through 20 years of touring and recording, the band has been faithful to always be “home by Sunday” to keep their local church commitments.

HOME BY SUNDAY shares the remarkable stories behind the band’s journey, music, and ministry. From their unique beginnings to the inspiration behind one of their most beloved songs and a near-life-ending diagnosis, HOME BY SUNDAY gives a behind-the-scenes look into the mission and mindset that has driven Casting Crowns for the last two decades.

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Psi Iota Xi partners with Knox County Elementary School to support Food For The Hungry

The Morning Thing talked with Debbie Ruggles, Chair of Psi Iota Xi about this year’s Elementary School Collection.
This is collection week! Local elementary school students are asked to bring donations to support the 2023 Food For The Hungry Drive.
Debbie shares a top 10 list of needs at our local pantries. She also talks about the rewards for the top collectors in each school and how the top classes can earn a pizza party!

Click HERE to find out more about this year’s collection.

Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry.

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It is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child! Have you packed a shoebox?

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jill Haught about Operation Christmas Child. Jill is the Church Relations Coordinator for Knox County and is part of the Central Ohio Team.
She shares her history with the ministry and how Samaritan’s Purse decided to start sending shoeboxes all over the world.
Jill shared some amazing stats about how many children are served through these shoebox gifts. She also shared how these children are learning about Jesus through this simple gift.
Jill tells us the do’s and don’ts of packing a shoebox and where to drop them off this week!
She also talks about how important the $10 financial gift is to getting the box into the hands of a child.
Jill also shared the 2023 goals:

  • 3,750 boxes for Knox County
  • 26,000 boxes for the greater Central Ohio Team
  • 966,000 boxes for the Great Lakes Region
  • 10.5 million boxes for the United States

Have you packed your shoebox?
Click HERE for all the details on how to pack your shoebox and read stories of lives changed by a simple shoebox gift!

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Mike Cheek Previews MVNU Homecoming 2023

Mike Cheek, Class of 1982, is the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Mike talked with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and The Lakeholm Viewer’s Faith West to preview the events of Homecoming 2023.

Mike gives an overview for the schedule for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and shares his excitement and expectations for Homecoming Weekend 2023 as alumni and family plan to make their way back to MVNU.

WNZR and our team welcomes everyone back to campus, we hope you all have a great Homecoming Weekend!

See the full list of events HERE.

Listen to our conversation with Mike Cheek below:

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