Category: The Morning Thing

You can have fun celebrating Valentine’s Day as a family

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

Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Family

1. Special Valentine’s Breakfast or Meal Together. 

2. Take Family Pictures.

3. Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt. 

4. Random Acts of Kindness.

5. Balloon Surprise!

6. Make a Special Treat Together. 

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. 

9. Watch a Timeless Classic.

10. Engage in a Family Past time.

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February MVNU Update with Rev. Jon Nicholas – Executive Director of Enrollment for the College of Arts & Sciences

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

Click HERE or on the link below to hear the full conversation.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – We love a HOT Breakfast!

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.

Click HERE or the link below to hear what The Morning Thing hosts enjoy for breakfast.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Brook Abella

This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Junior, Brook Abella from Bellefontaine, OH.

A 21 year old junior who’s enjoyed spending the last three years on the FM and being an active part in the film/video department.

Brook Abella is a double major in Communication Media and Visual Art with a minor in Music. She is in her 3rd year of cheer at MVNU and she loves to sing in Collegians Choir.

Hosting her own show and the Afternoon Drive with Gabriella Stanley is something she looks forward to each week while also doing sportscasting for WNZR.tv.

She serves on MVNU’s chapel worship team as well as the worship team for the student led ministry “Overflow”. She also leads worship at her home church, Christ Our King Church.

Brook Abella creates and releases Christian music to inspire believers to have hope and trust in their Creator… and many of her songs play right here on WNZR!

A verse that she lives her life by is Psalm 34:1-4, which serves as a reminder to be joyful and thankful to Jesus in everything!

You can hear Brook on Thursdays from 3-5pm!

Enjoy the conversation!

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation or click the link below.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we are excited for WinterJam 2026!

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:

  • Saturday, February 21st – at Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway in Cincinnati
  • Friday, March 27th – at the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave East in Cleveland

For more information, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/winter-jam-2026

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We wrap up WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing with a conversation with Chris Tomlin.

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.

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Would you like a NEW Marriage for the NEW Year?

Today, The Morning Thing shared some insight from Brooke Wilson – content writer, editor, and digital designer for FamilyLife.

She shared to view your marriage as a ministry. Here is a link to the full article.

Are you ready for a new year, new marriage, and new ministry? Here are three ways to get you started thinking about the impact your marriage can have.

1. Pray about it with your spouse.

2. Prioritize time as a couple.

3. Consider leading a small group.

Click HERE to read more from Brooke Wilson. We hope these 3 ideas challenge you to work on your marriage in 2026.

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It is WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing. Today, we talked to Emerson Day!

This is Emerson Days first time on WinterJam! WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Emerson about the background story of how she came to be a Christian artist.

Emerson talks about her excitement to play her breakout hit “Get Behind Me” and how that song has impacted many listeners. She also shares what God is doing in her life and what He has put on her heart to share with others.

Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.

Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.

Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!

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It is WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing. Today, we talked to Russ Lee of Newsong!

Newsong founded the WinterJam concert series in 1995. WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Russ Lee about the background story of this very successful tour and how WinterJam started over 30 years ago.

Russ also shared his excitement about this year’s lineup of artists: Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Emerson Day, Hulvey and of course his band Newsong.

Russ also shared how he stays spiritually and relationally rooted as they travel on a very long tour. He also tells us about some new songs that Newsong will debut on this tour!

Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.

Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.

Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!

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