Category: Inspirational

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Abby Almodovar

This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features freshman, Abby Almodovar.

Abby is from New Philadelphia, Ohio. Her major is Communication & Media (Digital Media).

Abby shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR.

She shares some favorites including her favorite memory from this school year, her favorite food, artist, and what she loves to do on the weekends.

We also learn about Abby’s Puerto Rican heritage.

You can also learn more about Abby with WNZR’s Rapid Fire.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

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Do you need a Marriage Detox?

Today on The Morning Thing, Marcy shared some insight on marriage from FamilyLife.

Have you ever done a detox?
The purpose is to take the bad stuff OUT, so that the GOOD stuff can help improve your body and your overall health.

Have you ever thought about a Marriage Detox?

Click HERE to read the full devotional from Janel Breitenstein.

What could a marriage detox look like?

Nix the junk food. 

  • Maybe it’s time for a social media fast or from criticism and divisive thoughts (1 Peter 3:8). 
  • It could be time to finally seek help for that porn problem. 
  • Perhaps you need to burn the romance novels, or distance yourself from a friend who doesn’t encourage you in your marriage.
  • You may need to relentlessly purge your home of possessions that fool you with false satisfaction, drawing you away from God and each other.

Snack on whole foods.

What would it look like to feed your marriage nutritiously and without contaminants, getting back to the basics? 

  • Could it involve reading the Word briefly together or praying together?
  • Would it be beneficial to review what media you consume together? 
  • Is it time to surround yourselves with a supportive community, rather than living on a marital island?

Get some air.

The overwhelmed, overcommitted, exhausted version of the two of you—and your marriage—isn’t one where any marriage thrives or heals. It’s hard to clear the byproducts, so to speak, of irritability, resentment, and feeling used or unseen. What’s one thing you could stand to clear from your schedule?

Get off the couch.

It could be time for your family to burn some of its energy for purposes beyond itself. After all, as Proverbs teaches us, when we refresh others, we will be refreshed ourselves (Proverbs 11:25).

Read on for ways to avoid letting social media ruin your marriage. 

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 2/10/23 – LOVE Songs

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 2/10/23 – LOVE Songs

For our Morning Thing Friday Favorites this week, the hosts shared their favorite love songs on WNZR. Happy Valentine’s Day (early)! 🙂
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Ricky and Allison.

Marcy likes the classic song “I Will Be Here” from Steven Curtis Chapman

Ricky likes the song “When God Made You” by Newsong and Natalie Grant

Allison likes the song “God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes

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It is Pay A Compliment Day. How will you celebrate?

Today, The Morning Thing shared the good news that today, 2/6/23 is Pay A Compliment Day.

This day was started in 1995 by a lady named, Adrienne Koopersmith. She was riding a bus in Chicago and saw the drive be kind to someone who was cold and wanted to get on the bus. This person wasn’t at a bus stop, but the driver stopped anyway. Adrienne wanted to compliment him for this act of kindness. She realized that sharing a compliment for him actually made her day better.

Read about the history of this special day HERE.

We shared 5 reasons why you should give compliments. It is GOOD for YOU!
Click HERE to read the full article on thedailycase.edu

1. Giving compliments increases your happiness.

2. Giving compliments makes you grateful.

3. Giving compliments strengthens your interpersonal relationships.

4. Giving compliments increases your stress resilience and physical health. 

5. Giving compliments creates a ripple of positivity. 

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – 2/3/23

Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite NEW songs to WNZR.

Click HERE to hear from our hosts.

Marcy loves “Won’t Let Me Go” fry Sanctus Real and Francesca Batistelli

Allison loves “Soul Worth Saving” by Apollo LTD

Ricky loves “There Is Freedom” by Josh Baldwin

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Winter Jam Music

Today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their Friday Favorites – their favorite songs from this year’s Winter Jam artists.

Click HERE to hear our hosts talk about these songs.

Marcy Rinehart loves the song “Good Feeling” by Austin French

Allison Prouty loves the song “Sunday Sermons” by Anne Wilson

Wesley Boston loves the song “Child of Love” by We The Kingdom

For more information on Winter Jam 2023, click HERE!

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January 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 1/27/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • An update on the current state of Mount Vernon heading into this New Year.
  • An update on current construction and maintenance projects including a parking garage.
  • Discussion about a special event that was held to recognize members of the City’s Work Force, including members from the Fire Department, Judicial Area of Mount Vernon, and City Hall.
  • Discussion on one of Knox County Land Bank’s 2023 goals, a flood plan study for Mount Vernon’s West End. Mayor Matt Starr talks about how much money the city has set aside for this project, and how this project will create serious economic improvement.
  • Information about 2 building site clean-up projects that are coming to the city. Mayor Starr talks about how state support is helping clean up hazardous and underutilized sites.
  • Planned Neighborhood Development approved by the Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission. The site is called Liberty Crossing, which contains over 100 acres.
  • Update on the reorganization of the City’s Water and Wastewater Department.
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
    • Appropriations Resolution was approved. $63 million was appropriated.
    • Tax revenue is up from last year.
    • Looking at tools to offset costs for development and pay for infrastructure without impacting the taxpayer.
  • Update on the City’s Police Department, including their new home by Sychar Road.
  • Update from the Fire Department including the recent recognition for excellent service.
  • Mayor Matt Starr shares his goals for February.
    • He wants to fill some job openings in the city.
    • He also wants to see projects completed.
    • The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council recently packed lunches for the Winter Sanctuary, and now they’ll be working with New Directions and the Teen Advisory Council.
    • Mayor Starr will be doing State of the City presentations.
  • Events happening this month, including city council meetings and the State of the City presentations.
  • Mayor Starr asks that we pray that his team has the wisdom and guidance in making good decisions to serve the community well.
  • Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new YouTube page, The City of Mount Vernon. Public city meetings will be live-streamed and archived on this page. Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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Francesca Battistelli Shares an Update and Talks About Her Special Winter Jam 2023 Appearance

WNZR’s Allison Prouty had the chance to speak with Francesca Battistelli! Francesca will be joining the Winter Jam Tour in Columbus this Saturday. This is the only tour stop she’ll be visiting, and it’s even more special since she hasn’t done much touring since recently giving birth to her sixth kid. You won’t want to miss this incredible night of Christian music. See below for all the details!

In the special conversation Francesca had with Allison, she shares an update on what she’s been up to lately, talks about the excitement of making a special appearance at Winter Jam 2023, discusses her recent collaboration with Sanctus Real, and plays Rapid Fire! Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

WinterJam 2023 is coming to Columbus this Saturday!

Saturday, January 28th – at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive in Columbus
– Jam Nation Doors Open at 4pm
– General Admission Doors Open at 5pm
– Pre-Jam Party starts at 6pm
– Official show starts at 6pm

The Winter Jam 2023 Tour Lineup:

  • Jeremy Camp
  • We The Kingdom
  • Andy Mineo
  • Francesca Battistelli (Columbus only)
  • Disciple
  • Austin French
  • Newsong

At the Pre-Jam Party at 6pm:

  • Thrive Worship
  • Sean Be
  • Renee

Plus speaker: Zane Black

For more information on WinterJam 2023, click HERE.

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Jeremy Camp shares a life update and WinterJam news with WNZR

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with WinterJam 2023 Headliner, Jeremy Camp.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.


They talked about family, the stories behind some of his recent songs, and the amazing opportunity of touring with WinterJam.
Jeremy also shared his plans for 2023 and how we can pray for him and his family.
They guys also talked about football!

WinterJam 2023 is coming to Columbus this Saturday!

Saturday, January 28th – at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive in Columbus
– Jam Nation Doors Open at 4pm
– General Admission Doors Open at 5pm
– Pre-Jam Party starts at 6pm
– Official show starts at 6pm

The Winter Jam 2023 Tour Lineup:

  • Jeremy Camp
  • We The Kingdom
  • Andy Mineo
  • Francesca Battistelli (Columbus only)
  • Disciple
  • Austin French
  • Newsong

At the Pre-Jam Party at 6pm:

  • Thrive Worship
  • Sean Be
  • Renee

Plus speaker: Zane Black

For more information on WinterJam 2023, click HERE.

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The three easy steps to create a good apology

Let’s be real, we’ve all had to apologize for something that we’ve done. But sometimes offering a heartfelt apology can be difficult. Maybe you don’t know what to say, or maybe you think if you don’t say anything the other person will forget how you wronged them. Being able to apologize is still important! Family Life offers 3 simple steps to make a good apology.

The first step is to actually say the words “I’m sorry,” and actually mean it. Even if you have to sleep on it to understand why you need to apologize, be heartfelt in saying it. Flippant apologies can be more hurtful than not saying anything at all.

The second step is to say why you’re apologizing. This isn’t your time to try to blame the other person, but for you to explain what you did that warrants the apology.

The final step is to offer to fix your mistakes. This can help you rebuild trust with that other person and hopefully help keep you from making the same mistake again.

Click HERE to read the article from Family Life

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