Category: News

Interchurch Social Services announces exciting plans for their Centerburg Branch

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Knox County Interchurch Social Services.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.


Carolyn announced the exciting plans to build a new branch of Interchurch in Centerburg.
She shared the vision for the new location, her goals, and the process of deciding to build a new building. She also thanked the team that will work together on this project.
Carolyn also shared how the public can support this building project and how we can pray for the Interchurch team and ministry.

Stay connected to Interchurch on their website – https://www.interchurchknox.org/

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WNZR shares the news of an exciting concert coming to MVNU!

The Morning Thing had the privilege of talking with two fantastic musicians about a concert coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Sharon Sable and Joe Holt will bring the music of Blossom Dearie to campus in a show called, “They Say It’s Spring”.
Blossom Dearie was an iconic jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer from the bebop era. With her unique style, she was able to bridge the gap between west-side rhythm and east-side lyrical content. Her career spanned six decades with recordings from 1948 to 2003.
Sharon and Joe talk about their histories in music and how they got connected at a jazz festival.
Their shared love of the genre ultimately led to the collaboration on a Blossom Dearie project, “Once Upon a Summertime.”

Click HERE to hear the conversations with these amazing musicians.

The concert, featuring works from their project, will take place on April 21, 2023, at 8 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall. General admission tickets are on sale now for $25. All students will be admitted free of charge. All profits will go to MVNU’s Music Department.
To purchase tickets, and learn more about the event, visit concert.mvnu.edu.

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WNZR celebrates the ministry of Knox Starting Point

This week, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the ministry of Knox Starting Point.

We talked with several of their staff members:
Executive Director, Diana Wetzel
Client Services Director, Abbey Ernst
Ultrasound Services Director, Heather Lanzer
Development Director, Jenn Furay

Click HERE to hear the conversations.

They shared updates on the services that they provide, how recent changes in the laws and culture are having an impact, plus how to become a prayer partner for the ministry.

Starting Point recently hosted their Spring Banquet with the theme of “The Blessing of a Father”. You can join a Watch Party and support their outreach to the community.

  • Sunday, April 23, Noon at Mulberry Street Church, 205 N Mulberry St, Mount Vernon. Contact Lori or Abbey at 740-393-2576 to RSVP.
  • Wednesday, April 26, 6pm at Starting Point, 11 Woodlake Trail, Mount Vernon. Contact Diana or Amy at 740-393-5074 to RSVP.
  • Thursday, April 27, 7pm at Faith Baptist Church, 8764 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon. Contact Sherri at 740-507-0537 to RSVP.

“Your Father’s blessings are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains.” Genesis 49:26

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WNZR presents the April 2023 MVNU Update

MVNU’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Amy Kovach, talked with The Morning Thing for our monthly MVNU Update.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Dr. Kovach shared an update from her office as they prepare for the 2023 graduation. She also shares an update about MVNU’s Presidential search.

Dr. Kovach shares the exciting news about MVNU’s Summer Academic Camps. The camps are for high school students who are looking for a fun, hands-on college experience in a field of their interest. There are two sessions: July 10 – 14 and July 17 – 21.
Scholarships are also available. The deadline to register is Friday, June 16.

Dr. Kovach also shares how we can pray for MVNU through this time of transition.

For more information about MVNU’s Summer Camps,  go to – https://www.mvnu.edu/undergraduate/summer-camp-2023

To stay up to date with everything happening at MVNU, go to – https://www.mvnu.edu/news

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MVNU presents Cinderella this weekend at the Knox Memorial Theater

WNZR was honored to chat with several cast members about their experience in this fantastic show.
The actors talked about their characters and how they prepared to play these roles. They talked about the uniqueness of this version of the classic story. The actors shared their favorite songs and memories.

Click HERE to hear our conversations.

Enjoy our conversations with:
Logan Davis – Sebastian
Kenzie Potter – Marie/Fairy Godmother
Tyler Maddux – Prince Topher
Destiny Fullerton – Madame/Wicked Stepmother
Judy Bennett – Cinderella

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Music Department and Theatre Program presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version) which features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and an original book by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a new book by Douglas Carter Beane.

Since its debut in 1957, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has enchanted fans of all ages. Originally written for television, the musical has been adapted four times since. The most recent adaptation, the Broadway version, premiered in 2013. It features all the favorite music of the original and a new book by Douglas Carter Beane. A timeless tale of overcoming the seemingly impossible with determination, faith, and a little bit of magic, Cinderella is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Performances are Friday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m. All performances take place in The Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E High St., Mount Vernon.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for MVNU students, anyone under 18, or those with military ID. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online at theatre.mvnu.edu or at the box office beginning one hour prior to show time. Seating opens approximately 30 minutes prior to show time. This production is suitable for all audiences.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theatre.mvnu.edu, email theatre@mvnu.edu, or call the MVNU Theatre coordinator at 740-397-9000 ext. 4235. Follow MVNU Theatre on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest program news and events.

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March 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, 3/24/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • Mount Vernon City Council’s approval for the development of Liberty Crossing on Newark Road. Mayor Starr shares his excitement for what this means for the future growth of Mount Vernon.
  • Updates on construction and street work projects
  • Important steps to take when reporting potholes throughout the city – report a pothole by calling the MV Street Department, (740) 393-9501
  • Efforts to ask the state to restore the Local Government Fund, and the City’s plans if those funds are granted back to the city
  • Investigation Update on the recent vandalism at Mound View Cemetery and the inclusive playground at Memorial Park
  • Update on the Mount Vernon Police Department,which includes some officers receiving national recognition
  • Important warning for residents involving a letter in the mail about an energy aggregation project
  • Exciting news for Hiawatha Water Park as the summer approaches
  • Goals for the month of April
  • Mayor Matt Starr gives us ways to be in prayer for him and his team as April approaches
  • 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 will be livestreamed 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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David Leonard talks to WNZR about the Live and In Color Tour

WNZR had a chance to talk to David Leonard about the Live and In Color tour he’s doing with CAIN and Katy Nicole. The tour is coming to Mansfield March 26th.
David tells us what got him into writing, producing, and performing music about his faith. He tells us about some collaborations he’s done, and he gives us the story behind his song “Good Lord.”
David also talks about being a father and an artist, and what being a father of two girls is like. He tells us about the importance of Christian music and Christian radio.

Go to wnzr.fm/concerts to get tickets to the show.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation with David Leonard.

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The Morning Thing celebrates Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman has made history! When his latest song, “Don’t Lose Heart” hit #1 on the Christian Adult Contemporary Charts, Steven set a record. He now has 50 #1 Songs!
Steven is the only Christian artist to achieve this record. He is one of only 4 artists in ALL genres of music to achieve this accomplishment. He is in a group with Conway Twitty, Madonna, and George Strait.

Steven shared his thoughts about making history.
“I’m completely blown away by the support for this song and for my music, even after so many years,” Chapman says. “To ever have a No. 1 song at radio as an artist/songwriter is a dream come true, and to have 50 is simply unbelievable! This only happens because of an amazing team and a community of friends around me who have believed in the unbelievable. I’m grateful and humbled beyond words.”

Steven’s legacy goes way beyond songs on the radio. Steven is a singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Click HERE to see a timeline of Steven’s history.

Part of the Chapman story includes adoption. They experienced the miracle of adoption in welcoming three daughters home from China. After the adoption of their first daughter, Shaohannah Hope, in 2000, the Chapmans desperately wanted to do something about the millions of waiting children still in need of loving families.From this simple calling, Show Hope was formalized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in February 2003 with a mission to care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption.
Click HERE to find out more about this amazing ministry.

Steven’s story took a drastic turn on May 21, 2008. Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman died from her injuries and blood loss in a driveway accident that happened eight days after Maria’s 5th birthday.
He shares his story in a recent I Am Second film. Click HERE to hear from Steven.

Maria’s Big House of Hope was named in honor of Maria Sue Chapman. Six years after Maria’s death, her legacy continues to transform the lives of orphans with special needs. The sights and sounds of laughing children that echo throughout the hallways of Maria’s Big House of Hope are very much a glimpse of God’s redemption…of his bringing beauty from ashes.
Click HERE to find out more about this special place that provides a loving family atmosphere and comprehensive medical care, including physician oversight and surgeries.

Steven Curtis Chapman is beginning his next chapter. He has released a new album, Still.
He is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with:
– 50 #1 singles
– 59 GMA Dove Awards
– 5 GRAMMY Awards
– an American Music Award
– sold more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified Gold or Platinum albums

WOW!

WNZR honors the life and legacy of Steven Curtis Chapman!

(Years listed reflect when the album was released. The songs with an asterisk * have the year when WNZR added the song to our playlist.)

*1988 – His Eyes

*1988 – My Turn Now

*1989 – I Will Be Here

*1989 – More To This Life

1989 – Love You With My Life

*1990 – For The Sake Of The Call

*1990 – No Better Place

1990 – What Kind Of Joy

1990 – Busy Man

1990 – When You Are A Soldier

*1992 – The Great Adventure

1992 – Go There With You

1992 – Where We Belong

*1994 – Heaven In The Real World

1994 – Dancing With The Dinosaur

1994 – King Of The Jungle

*1995 – Christmas Is All In The Heart

*1995 – Heartbeat Of Heaven

*1995 – The Mountain

1995 – Sometimes He Comes In The Clouds

*1996 – Lord Of The Dance

*1996 – Signs Of Life

1996 – Hold On To Jesus

1996 – Free

*1997 – Let Us Pray

*1997 – Not Home Yet

*1998 – I Will Not Go Quietly

*1998 – Treasure Island

*1999 – Fingerprints Of God

*1999 – Speechless

*1999 – Still Called Today

*1999 – Dive

1999 – Be Still And Know

1999 – The Invitation

*2000 – Great Expectations

*2000 – The Change

*2001 – Live Out Loud

*2001 – God Is God

*2002 – All About Love

*2002 – Magnificent Obsession

*2003 – Moment Made For Worshipping

*2004 – All Things New

*2004 – Much Of You

2004 – Believe Me Now

*2008 – Yours

*2011 – Do Everything

*2012 – Christmas Time Again

*2013 – Love Take Me Over

2019 – Dive (feat. Ricky Skaggs) (from Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows album)

*2022 – Don’t Lose Heart

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MVNU Women’s Auxiliary welcomes Pam Tebow to their Spring Conference

The MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference is back!
Pam Tebow will be the guest speaker.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and Catherine Haws had the chance to talk with Pam about her family, ministry, and her role as an author and speaker.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Pam talks about how God opened doors to share her story of choosing life for her famous son, Tim.
She also talks about her latest book, Hope for Women’s Heart, and the special message she has to share with women.


Conference Schedule:
Friday
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Registration
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Day 1 Conference
Saturday
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Day 2 Conference

Register at www.mvnu.edu/womensaux

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