We have had a lot of fun sharing Olympic Updates with you on the show these past 2 weeks. So, to celebrate Team USA, our Friday Favorites today focused on the Olympics. The hosts shared their favorite moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Josiah, Xander and Eric or click on the picture below.
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!
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing is celebrating Valentine’s Day. The hosts share why they love their special Valentines.
Click HERE on the link below to hear from Xander, Josiah, Marcy and Eric.
Valentine’s Day is coming soon – this Saturday! Do you have special plans? How about creating a new tradition for the entire family? These are fun ideas that involve everyone, including the kids!
Click HERE to see the complete list and details for each activity from sugarspiceandglitter.com
1. Special Valentine’s Breakfast or Meal Together.
2. Take Family Pictures.
3. Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt.Â
4. Random Acts of Kindness.
5. Balloon Surprise!
6. Make a Special Treat Together.Â
7. What I Love About You! Spend some time showering your family with words of affirmation and taking turns telling each other all of the things you love about each other.
8. Visit or Acknowledge a Departed Loved One.Â
9. Watch a Timeless Classic.
10. Engage in a Family Past time.
The Morning Thing shared the February MVNU Update on Friday.
Rev. Jon Nicholas was our guest. He serves MVNU as the Executive Director of Enrollment for the College of Arts & Sciences.
He shared a wonderful update on enrollment projections for the 2026-2027 academic year.
He gave us insight on how his team works with prospective students, including how a campus visit is tailored to the student’s interest.
We talked about what makes MVNU unique and special and how a positive life-changing culture is vital for the college experience. You can sign up for a tour and see the MVNU Enrollment calendar at mvnu.edu
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February is National Hot Breakfast Month. Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite hot breakfast selections. This month, you are encouraged to take a little extra time to eat a hot breakfast with your family and friends. It is a perfect way to warm up in the winter weather.
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This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Junior, Brook Abella.
Brook is from Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is a double major in Communication & Media (Digital Media) and Visual Arts.
She shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR through her love for Christian Music.
Book Abella talks about her passion for sharing the gospel through media and how God has opened doors for her music career.
She shares some favorites including favorite memories, artists, foods and her role in worship ministry every weekend at her home church. We also learn that Brook Abella will be joining The Afternoon Drive on Thursdays.
Brook Abella’s favorite bible verses are found in Psalms 34:1-4. She shares how these verses help to shape her life.
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You can hear Book Abella on WNZR on Thursdays 3pm – 5pm.
Today is National Fun at Work Day! The Morning Thing is celebrating with our Friday Favorites. The show hosts share their favorite FUN memories from their time working at WNZR.
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The Morning Thing wrapped up WinterJam Week with a special musical Friday Favorites. In celebration of the WinterJam 2026 Tour, the hosts shared their favorite song from one of the WinterJam artists. Enjoy!
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Josiah, Xander and Eric.
Marcy’s favorite song is from Newsong – Arise My Love
Josiah’s favorite song is from Matthew West – What If
Xander’s favorite song is from Katy Nichole – When I Fall
Eric’s favorite song is a duet with Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave – God Is In This Story
A special note – the WinterJam times for the Columbus concert on Saturday 1/24 have been changed.
Show Start Time – 4pm
Show End Time – 8pm
Jam Nation Entrance Time – 2pm
General Admission Time – 3pm
There are 2 other stops in Ohio for WinterJam:
For more information, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/winter-jam-2026
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.
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Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.
Important NEWS about WinterJam’s stop in Columbus on Saturday, 1/24/26.
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