Category: Inspirational

Feeling down? Improve your mental health with some good daily habits

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, so today we wanted to share some advice with you about boosting your mental health.

Caring for your mental health can lead to an improved mood, reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and improved self-esteem and confidence. Mental health is something that effects everyone, so make sure you are taking care of yourself.

To boost your mental health, Healthline.com suggests that you get good sleep, cut back on social media, strengthen your relationships, move your body (on your own terms), enjoy some nutrient-rich foods, know when to take it easy, make time for rest, and get some sunshine.

Click HERE to read the full article from Healthline.

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The Dogwood Blossoms will be in concert at MVNU this Sunday 10/15

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had the chance to chat with Jeff Dolan, Front Line Director of Dogwood Blossoms Chorus. You can access the full conversation below.
Jeff shared about his background in music and how he got connected to the Dogwood Blossoms.
He talked about what makes this group special and how you become a member of the group.
He also shared the details of their concert on Sunday, 10/15.
The theme of this concert is “Thank You for the Music”.

The concert will be held in Thorne Performance Hall, inside the R.R. Hodges Chapel.
It starts at 3pm. Tickets are $18 at the door for adults. Kids 10 and under are free.

You can stay connected with the Dogwood Blossoms at their website http://www.dogwoodblossoms.org/
or on their Facebook Page.
If you are interested in membership, please call 740-324-5229. Following the concert, Jeff says that they will be diving right into their holiday music and plans for 2024.

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Opportunity Knox is hosting a Career Fair this week

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Connie Oliver, Workforce Center Supervisor for Opportunity Knox about their upcoming Career Fair. You can access the full conversation below.
Connie shared the mission of the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and the many services that they provide to residents of Knox County.
She shared the details about their Career Fair on 10/11 from 1-6pm.
35 employers will be at the Fair ready to meet and network with future employees.
Connie also shared how prospective employees can register for help with building a strong resume and go through practice interviews.
To register for the Career Fair, call Opportunity Knox at 740-392-WORK (9675).

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WNZR talks with MVNU’s new President – Dr. Carson Castleman

WNZR presents the October 2023 MVNU Presidential Update.
MVNU’s new President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR during his first week on the job.

Dr. Castleman is MVNU’s 8th President. He shared his history working in higher education including starting out in the MVNU Admissions Office. He shared memories from being part of this community 26 years ago.

Dr. Castleman also shared how he heard about this position and how he came to the decision to put his name into consideration.

Dr. Castleman gives his top priorities at MVNU which include focusing on growing enrollment, building a relationship with the Church of the Nazarene, and fostering a culture of hospitality. He also shares what it means to be Unapologetically Christian as a university.

Dr. Castleman shared about his family and his process of moving to Mount Vernon. He shared messages for students, faculty, and staff. He also shared how we can be praying for him and his family during this transition.

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

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we LOVE Apples!

For our Friday Favorites, we celebrate the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival. The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite ways to eat apples.

We hope to see you in downtown Mount Vernon tonight (10/6). Click HERE to see the full list of activities and how you can register to win a Homemade PIE from The Least of These Ministries.

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WNZR Talks with Lacey Filkins Ahead of Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival

Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, spoke with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart ahead of the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival in downtown Mount Vernon.

Lacey shares details about this year’s activities which include an Apple Pie Eating Contest, Vintage Apple Cider Press Demonstrations, and more!

She also gives us the special entertainment planned and what food options will be available on site.

The Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival in downtown Mount Vernon this Friday from 5pm to 8pm.

Listen to the full conversation with Lacey below:

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Let’s Cultivate Gratitude!

It can be a difficult thing to do, but its not necessarily about trying to stay positive all the time. Instead, its more about trying to pull the good from the situations and circumstances of every day life. If we do this, we can find that there is a lot in life to be thankful for! God calls for us to count our blessings, so lets try and find some good to be thankful for. How can we do this? Well, our cohosts found a few great ways to get started in your journey of cultivating a gratitude practice!

Here are a few examples of how to practice gratitude!

KEEP A GRATITUDE JOURNAL.

Studies show that keeping a gratitude journal can have positive psychological and physiological effects. There are a variety of ways to build this practice, including:

  • Try the “three good things” exercise where you keep a daily record of three good things for which you are grateful.
  • Start a “G.L.A.D.” practice. G.L.A.D. is an acronym for Gratitude, Learned, Accomplished, Delight. It’s about finding joy and balance by paying attention to certain aspects of daily life that frequently go unnoticed.

WRITE THANK-YOU NOTES.

Make your gratitude practice social by writing and sending thank you letters to someone who has done something for you. (Note: emails and even texts count.) Studies show that this act can strengthen relationships, help people to appreciate what they’ve received in life, and feel like they’ve given something back to those who have helped them.

Click HERE for the full list from the John Hopkins University blog.

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WNZR Talks with Starting Point Ahead of Fall Fundraiser

WNZR had the chance to catch up with staff members of Knox Starting Point ahead of their 2023 Fall Fundraiser.

The Fun Run and Family Day is coming up this Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 12pm and Big Blue with our Big Blue Crew will be there. Anyone is welcome to participate. Alone, with friends, with a group or church, young and young at heart! Participate in our family activities, walk or run, and raise funds for Starting Point!

The Annual Fundraiser: Fun Run & Family Day is a great entry point to get involved in Starting Point. It allows you the opportunity to gather sponsors (optional), get a t-shirt, race packet and entry in prize drawings! As a local ministry, Starting Point uses events like the Fun Run & Family Day to raise funds in order to offer all services at no cost to our clients.

This year’s event will be held at the Fredericktown Community “Sockman” Park. There will be fun and games for the whole family.

Listen to our conversations with Diana Wetzel, Jenn Furay, Abbey Ernst, and Heather Lanzer below:

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October Already? Let’s Enjoy the Rest of 2023 Before Its Gone!

As the year rapidly approaches its final stretch, it is time to seize the moment and make the most of the time left. While we may have had our fair share of ups and downs throughout the year, there’s still an abundance of opportunities to savor the rest of 2023 and create lasting memories.

Alyssa and Allison shared 6 Ways to Make the Most of the Rest of 2023 from Crosswalk.com, read the full article HERE.

“John 10:10 shares that the Lord gives “life and life abundantly,” and that is very true in how we view our lives. God has graciously given us this time, but we get to decide through Free Will and choice how we will spend or squander these precious days. Life will offer abundant lessons or experiences for the good or the difficult, but how you navigate is determined if you do so within or without God. To really spend these final days of 2023 well, navigate with God. God loves you deeply, and even through the fiercest storm or the most beautiful of days, doing life with Him is spending life well. Go forth and live life abundantly in this last breath of 2023.”

Let’s embark on a journey to embrace the beauty of the present and make the most of the days ahead. The rest of 2023 holds endless possibilities for joy, growth, and fulfillment. By reflecting on your achievements and setting meaningful goals, you can make the most of the remaining months of the year.

We hope you find some inspiration from what we shared this morning!

-Alyssa and Allison

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Having a Bad Day? You can turn it around!

Do you ever have a “Bad Day Monday”? The start of the week can be rough, but don’t worry, The Morning Thing is here to help! This morning, we shared some simple things you can do to turn your bad day around. It is great advice from The Positivity Blog!

Click HERE to see the full article and all the insight to find a better day.

1. Breathe.

2. Do a power pose.

3. Work out.

4. Hug.

5. Pet an animal.

6. Find a new viewpoint.

Three of my most commonly used questions that help me with that are:

  • Will this matter 5 years from now?
  • Who cares?
  • What is one small action, one small and practical step I can take to start turning this day or situation around?

7. Go out into nature and enjoy it all.

8. Accept what is.

9. If you made a mistake then don’t let your inner critic take over.

10. Tell yourself: Just for today!

11. Get outside of your own head by adding positivity to someone else’s life.

You can for example:

  • Help someone out. With for instance moving houses, with planning for an upcoming job interview or by offering some advice that has helped you in a similar situation that your friend is in now.
  • Just listen. Sometimes people just want someone to truly listen for a little while as they work out their own situation and possible solutions.
  • Be kind. Give a genuine compliment for something that means a lot to the other person or something she does that is often taken for granted.

12. Take 5-15 minutes to read some motivational quotes.

13. Journal about your day.

14. Talk it over with someone to find that new perspective.

15. Take a laugh break for 10-15 minutes.

16. Find something to look forward to.

17. Take a shower.

18. Clean up.

19. Tap into gratitude.

So ask yourself these 3 questions:

  • What are 3 things I can be thankful for in my life today?
  • Who are 3 people I can be thankful to have in my life and why?
  • What are 3 things I can be thankful for about myself?

20. Look back and celebrate how far you’ve come.

21. Remember: sometimes a bad day will just be a bad day.

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