Category: The Morning Thing

WNZR presents the September 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

Dr. Castleman shares his thoughts about the kickoff of fall semester.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

We covered many topics including:

  • His favorite moments from his first official Move In Day and Welcome Week as MVNU’s President.
  • A heart-warming story of how a donor helped give a very special gift (bibles) to our students.
  • MVNU enrollment numbers for the 24-25 academic year.
  • How MVNU has embraced the students of Eastern Nazarene College after the news of their closure.
  • Transition in MVNU University Relations, Development and Alumni Relations.
  • Dr. Castleman shares exciting news for MVNU. This summer, MVNU celebrated the launch of two new programs: Master of Social Work and our first doctoral-level program — Doctor of Nursing Practice. He tells us more about these new opportunities for students.
  • Dr. Castleman announces a few new exciting partnerships for MVNU.
  • He also shares MVNU’s NEW tagline for marketing – where meaning meets momentum
  • Dr. Castleman shares highlights from the MVNU University Dinner, a time to celebrate faculty and staff.
  • He also shared his top priorities for MVNU as we head into this new academic year.
  • MVNU’s Theme Verse this year is 1 Thessalonians 5:24
  • Highlights of MVNU’s calendar for the month of September.
  • He shares a special message for MVNU students. Faculty and staff as they wrap up their first week of classes.
  • Dr. Castleman tells us how we can pray for MVNU in the month of September and how we can pray for him and his family.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 8/30/24

MVNU welcomed new students to campus on Thursday, 8/29. We took some time to celebrate their arrival and wish them well for the 24-25 academic year.
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memory from college.
Click HERE to hear from Alyssa, Judah and Marcy.

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Money Saving Made Simple

Are you trying to find ways to save money, simply? So are we. That’s why today on The Morning Thing, we decided to take a look at 15 Simple Ways to Save Money to help you out with your budget! These are great practical tips that can easily be applied to your life.

Click HERE to read the full article!

Some tips include:

  1. Gradually boosting retirement savings
  2. Assessing what you’re streaming
  3. Investing in smart plugs
  4. Evaluating your bank fees
  5. Setting aside a “fun” fund for yourself

Make sure to tune into The Morning Thing weekdays from 6-9am on 90.9fm WNZR!

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Praisestock is coming this Sunday to Ariel Foundation Park

Dave Ewart, Vice Chairman of Praisestock joined The Morning Thing to talk about this year’s event.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

He shared details of the schedule including a special new grand finale at 5:45pm. All worship bands will join together for a special ending song.
Dave also shared how Praisestock will raise money for Food For The Hungry of Knox County.
Praisestock will also welcome over 20 local ministries and organizations to setup information tables at the event.
Find out more at www.praisestock.org

Here is Sunday’s schedule:
10:00am:   Welcome and Community Worship Service (led by First Church of the Nazarene Worship Team), Love Offering, Communion
11:30am:   Break
12:00pm:   First Church of the Nazarene (Mount Vernon) Worship Team
12:45pm:   Set Free Worship Team
1:45pm:   Salvation Army Worship Team
2:45pm:   Chestnut Ridge
3:45pm:   Covenant Christian Church Worship Team
4:45pm:   Trinity Church Worship Team
5:45pm:   Joint Song (All) to close event. “How Great Thou Art (Until That Day)”
6:00pm:   Closing Comments

Between performances, various Christian-based organizations in the community will be featured in an interview-style format.
Times are tentative and subject to change. Event will proceed rain or shine (but pray for “shine”)

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Auctions, Cars, Motorcycles and free breakfast – it will be an exciting weekend at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jacob Francis, board member for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Jacob shared the details of several exciting events on the schedule this weekend – the Wood Auction and the Car/Motorcycle Show.
He also talked about his exciting journey from volunteer to board member.
Jacob also invited the community to a special Sunday morning breakfast being served by Set Free Ministries.

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August First Friday comes to downtown Mount Vernon tonight!

Lacey Filkins, Executive Director for Experience Mount Vernon was a guest on The Morning Thing today. She shared a preview of August First Friday.
Click HERE to hear her conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
She shared highlights of tonight’s schedule, entertainment, food and activities. She also shares information on parking and road closures.
Tonight’s event is from 6pm – 9pm. We hope to see you for a celebration of the “Dog Days of Summer”!

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we LOVE dogs!

Today for our Friday Favorites, we want to honor DOGS!
WNZR’s annual “Dog Days of Summer” Dog Costume Parade is tonight at August First Friday.
The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories with their dogs.
Click HERE to listen.
We hope to see you in downtown Mount Vernon tonight from 6pm – 9pm. The parade starts at 7:15pm.

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WNZR congratulates the 2024 Junior Fair Queen and her Court

The 175th Knox County Fair hosted a special Opening Ceremony on Sunday, 7/21/24.
The Knox County Junior Fair Queen and her Court were announced.
Congratulations to:
Queen – Reagan Ward
Court – Kennedy Auker, Vivian Noble and Madison Weekly

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had a chance to talk with these outstanding ladies. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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