Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite camp memories.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Eric, Ethan, Daniel, and Olivia or click on the link below.
What memories do you have from your trip to summer camp? We hope it was life changing for you.
Today is a special day for our community, and WNZR is honored to be part of it.
We’re teaming up with the Knox Network of Christian Ministries to make prayer a central focus throughout the day. From morning to evening, you’ll hear voices you know and trust—local pastors and ministry leaders—leading us in prayer at the top of each hour. It’s a simple but powerful way for all of us to pause, refocus, and come together in faith right where we are.
This year’s National Day of Prayer theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations – Seeking Him in All Generations,” reminds us that prayer connects us across every age, every background, and every corner of the world. The theme verse, 1 Chronicles 16:24, says: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” It’s an invitation to not only pray, but to remember and share what God is doing.
And we’d love for you to be part of this day in a personal way. If you have a prayer request on your heart—or even a praise report you’d like to celebrate—you’re invited to share it with us. You can email wnzr@mvnu.edu or call 740-392-9090.
However you choose to join in, we hope you’ll take a few moments today to pray with us.
National Day of Prayer Schedule
12:30am – Kandee Popham, Place 4 Grace
1:30am – Marvin Haught, Brandon Baptist Church
2:30am – Troy McNichols, New Life Church of the Nazarene
3:30am – Andy Smith, New Life Community Church, Fredericktown
4:30am – Thom Collier, e-Merge Real Estate Champions and Chaplain
5:30am – Jess Kirby, Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
6:30am – Captain Christine Moretz, Mount Vernon Salvation Army
7:30am – Marcy Rinehart, WNZR/MVNU
8:30am – Jessica Reynolds, TouchPointe Community Resources
9:30am – Scott Sharpes, Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene
10:30am – Amy McDougale, The Least of These Ministry
11:30am – Jenn Furay, Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
12:30pm – Carolyn Fergus, Knox County Interchurch Social Services
1:30pm –– Cody Blust, Faith Lutheran Church
2:30pm – Dave Mills, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
3:30pm – Mike McKinley, TouchPointe Community Resources
4:30pm – Dr. Carson Castleman, President Mount Vernon Nazarene University
5:30pm – Mount Vernon Mayor Dr. Matt Starr
6:30pm – Tim Stickle, Revive Knox County
7:30pm – Joe Rinehart from WNZR 90.9 FM/Mount Vernon Nazarene University
8:30pm – Joe Proudfoot, Mount Vernon FirstNaz
9:30pm – Richard Hite, Church on the Rise
10:30pm – David Carter, Child Evangelism Fellowship, former High School Guidance Counselor
11:30pm – Christopher Liberati, Gay Street United Methodist Church
Today on The Morning Thing, we were blessed with a conversation with Rebekah Gregory!
In 2013, Rebekah’s life was forever changed when she was a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. Despite enduring severe injuries, including the amputation of her leg, Rebekah emerged as a symbol of hope and resilience. Rebekah is an advocate for trauma survivors and has dedicated her life to spreading a message of hope and empowerment.
She will be speaking at the 2026 Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference. It will be Friday, April 17th and Saturday April 18th at MVNU! Join for an unforgettable weekend of encouragement, faith, and inspiration.
Today on The Morning Thing, we talked about worth in honor of National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day! Our hosts decided to dive into scripture to see exactly what God says about you and your worth.
In today’s world, it is important to remember that you are completely worthy in God’s eyes.
Click HERE to learn more about National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day and what it means!
Click HERE to view the passages from Psalm 139!
Today on The Morning Thing, Marcy shared a list of 7 things to tell God every morning.
This is a great way to start your morning prayer time.
We pray that this list of powerful thoughts encourage you today.
Today on The Morning Thing, we talked about the different types of Self-Care. Check out this list. You can find some tips for your daily life and some ways to answer YES to that question.
We often think of generosity as something that benefits other people—and it absolutely does—but what’s fascinating is what it does to us. Neuroscience shows that when we give, our brains release powerful “feel-good” chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. These neurotransmitters boost happiness, reduce stress, and deepen our sense of connection. Even more compelling, acts of generosity activate the brain’s reward center, the ventral striatum—the same area that lights up when we experience pleasure ourselves. In other words, we’re actually wired to give. It’s no accident that generosity feels good; it’s part of our design.
From a biblical perspective, this makes perfect sense. Scripture reminds us in Acts of the Apostles 20:35 that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and passages like 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize giving from a cheerful heart. Generosity isn’t about obligation—it’s about partnership with God. When we give intentionally and joyfully, we align ourselves with His design, strengthening trust, community, and spiritual fulfillment. Generosity transforms not only the lives of those we bless, but also our own hearts and minds in the process.
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Marcy gave some of the Top 15 ways you can bless others including:
Click HERE to read the full article from Dr. Michelle Bengston!
We celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Day on The Morning Thing!
Marcy and Xander shared some of the best and most simple ways to spread kindness to those that you encounter. This not only helps others but it also helps you, and it makes God happy!
Some of our favorite ways to spread kindness:
You never know whos day you can make!
To learn more about National Random Acts of Kindness Day click HERE!
Click HERE for the full list of kind acts!
Chris Tomlin is headlining the 2026 WinterJam Tour. WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Chris about joining this tour for the first time in his career. They also talked about the songs he is bringing to the stage. Chris is excited to lead worship with the younger generation of Christian Music fans.
Chris also shared how humbling it is to see how God has used his songs to give people a voice to worship. He is amazed at what God has done through his music.
Chris also shares about his new album “The King is Still The King” and how he stays in God’s word daily.
Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.
Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.
Important NEWS about WinterJam’s stop in Columbus on Saturday, 1/24/26.
Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some amazing and simple ideas for your New Year’s Resolutions! These are ways you can better yourself and others in 2026.
While they are hard to keep all year long, the pursuit of them is an accomplishment in itself.
Some of our favorites:
Click HERE to see and read the rest of the ideas!
Rise and Shine 