In preparation for the Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Annual Fundraising Banquet this Thursday, the Morning Thing’s Eric Brown spoke to Jenn Furay, Executive Director, to learn more about the agency.
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Starting Point’s Director of Development Jess Kirby will join Eric on Tuesday.
Starting Point’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Thursday starting at 5:30 pm in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena.
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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.
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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.
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On the Morning Thing Thursday, retired and now MVNU adjunct Music Professor Dr. Bob Tocheff gives testimony about having a heart attack while snow blowing January 16th.
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Dr. Bob and WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talk about the support from the MVNU, Knox County community and beyond for Bob.
Dr. Bob talks about how he feels, which is GREAT! Ethan says that Dr. Bob took little time off to recover.
Dr. Bob gives special thanks to his wife, Diana.
Dr. Bob talks about how this year’s Lifeline theme, Made For These Days means to him.
He also gives a number of music department events.
WNZR celebrates our fantastic listeners, gracious donors, and fantastic staff by letting them give testimonies, praises and love to WNZR during our annual fundraiser, Lifeline 2025!
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For our Friday Favorites, each of the Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite Christian song and the impact on their lives.
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Shawn- Graves into Gardens-Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake
Official Video: https://youtu.be/WJTl2vnF3SE?si=dPvmX4W-7U5IN38V
Xander – Take It All Back – Tauren Wells, Davies, and We The Kingdom
Official Video: https://youtu.be/b0JEJjloUas?si=SP5QDKNCaPGAx4Ch
Marcy – Never Walk Alone – Hope Darst
Official Video: https://youtu.be/UlBKx8hlFp4?si=tQsBfZnphqo1IKp4
Eric dug deep into the WNZR Vault for Michael W. Smith’s original version of Friends from 1984. Its hard to find so Eric introduces the song on the Soundcloud list below.
Our theme for Lifeline 2025 is Made For These Days,
Our staff members shared their thoughts about what this theme means to them.
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Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Tuesday, March 25th.
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Mayor Starr gave a preview of his state of the City Address on Wednesday (3/26).
Mayor Starr talks about the listening tours for the new facilities and he overall reaction from the public, the happenings of Liberty Crossing, the major development on Newark Road, and other projects .
Mayor Starr also shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council, the City’s Safety Forces, gives his goals for April and some important events coming up in the next month.
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WNZR’s Eric Brown Spoke to Haws and Company’s three authors: Ben, Catherine and Wilma Haws about their new book: “Hooray for Carnival Day: Give, Save, and Spend the Westwood Way.”
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Wilma talks about why they selected money as the focus for this book.
Catherine gives a quick synopsis of the book which follows some woodland creatures getting ready to go to a carnival and the challenges that come with spending money wisely.
Ben says the focus of the book is giving, saving and spending.
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WNZR is gearing for Lifeline which runs from Wednesday, March 26th through Monday, March 31st.
This year’s Theme is Made For These Days by Jeremy Camp.
Marcy Rinehart who is hosting her 29th annual Lifeline shares her 5 Favorite Lifeline Themes over the years for Friday Favorites on The Morning Thing Friday.
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1. Proof of Your Love – for King & Country – Lifeline 2013
2. Build Your Kingdom Here – Rend Collective – Lifeline 2016
3. Echo – Elevation Worship – Lifeline 2020
4. Keep Me in the Moment – Jeremy Camp – 2021
5. God Is In This Story – Katy Nicole and Big Daddy Weave – Lifeline 2023
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Katie Ellis, Executive Director of the United Way of Knox County says the 2024 campaign which raises money for 2025 has raised $926, 423 which is a little short of their $1 million goal.
On the Morning Thing Friday, Eric spoke with Katie about their current campaign.
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Katie says they will work with 20 different agencies around Knox County. They will receive about $635,000 of support. Last year the United Way about 25% of the population of the county.
Katie explains how the fundraising works for the United Way. Their current campaign ends in just a few days. Then they start raising money for 2026.
Katie adds that they have a new staff member and they recently welcomed new Program Coordinator Kristina Hagemann.
Time is running out to donate to this year’s campaign. The organization encourages the community to help reach the goal and continue supporting vital goals in the coming year.
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