For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts are celebrating the end of February by sharing their favorite things that have happened this month.
Click HERE as Marcy, Josiah, Xander, and Eric share some fun memories from this past month.
Meet Anna Boynton, one of the newest voices you’ll hear on WNZR!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation between Anna and WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart!
Anna grew up in Grove City, but five years ago her family made the move to Mount Vernon. Coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) felt like a natural step—her family are alumni, and she strongly felt that God was leading her here. Now, as a true freshman majoring in Communication: Digital Media (with some CCP experience already under her belt), she’s diving right in.
Interestingly, Anna wasn’t always sure about joining the station. She was a little skeptical at first—but that quickly changed. What started as uncertainty has turned into a truly enjoyable experience. She’s currently an on-air DJ and is also exploring other ways to get involved around campus as she finds her footing.
One of her favorite memories so far? Serving as a runner during Food for the Hungry. She loved getting to meet generous donors on Drive Day and seeing firsthand how the community comes together to make a difference. Those moments left a big impression on her.
When it comes to music, Anna’s top pick is for King & Country. She’s even seen them live in concert! Two of her favorite songs are Priceless and God Only Knows—both meaningful tracks that she keeps on repeat.
Outside the studio, Anna loves ice cream (especially Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip), spending time with friends, and working on photography. She enjoys heading out into nature to capture beautiful moments through her lens. Above all, she says her favorite people in the world are her parents, whose love and support mean everything to her.
Having moved several times—including living in Missouri—Anna reflects on how those transitions, along with homeschooling and CCP classes during high school, have shaped her. She feels that God has been teaching her patience and what it means to let Him take control. Her favorite Bible verse, John 14:27, reminds her daily to rest in God’s peace:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
You can catch Anna on air every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon!
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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.
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Joey Bennett is bringing energy, enthusiasm, and heart to the WNZR radio team this year. A freshman Communication and Digital Media major at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Joey is already making her mark as a DJ. You can catch her live on WNZR every Wednesday from 2–4 PM, where she shares great music and an uplifting presence with listeners.
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Originally from Weirton, West Virginia, Joey has long felt a special connection to MVNU. Her home church was deeply involved with the university, and she says she always felt at home whenever she came to visit campus. That sense of belonging made her decision to attend MVNU a natural one.
Joey discovered her interest in radio through her communication classes. Curious and willing to try something new, she stepped into the studio—and quickly found her place behind the mic. Now as part of the WNZR team, she’s embracing the opportunity to grow her skills and connect with others through broadcasting.
Outside of the studio, Joey is just as active. She cheers on the MVNU game day and competition squads and has been involved in cheerleading since elementary school. In fact, she has even spent time coaching along the way. One of her favorite MVNU memories so far has been attending Sonfest and reconnecting with friends from her home church.
When it comes to music, Joey’s favorite artist is Katy Nichole, and her favorite song is “Have Your Way.” She even had the opportunity to see Katy Nichole live at the K-LOVE Center—an experience she describes as incredibly exciting and unforgettable.
Joey’s interests don’t stop there. She loves crawfish and crab legs (though chicken is always a good option, too), enjoys sleeping in when she can, and values taking time to relax and reset for the week ahead. She credits one of her former teachers, Mrs. Hores—who taught life skills, food prep, and sewing clubs—as someone who made a lasting impact on her life.
A fun fact about Joey? She has a unique hidden talent—she can contort her body! But beyond her talents and activities, her faith is what guides her most. Joey shares that God has been teaching her to trust Him fully and “let God take the pen back” in writing her life story.
Two of her favorite Bible verses reflect that trust:
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Looking ahead, Joey dreams of becoming a TV news reporter and anchor. With her passion for communication, heart for ministry, and growing experience at WNZR, she’s already well on her way.
Be sure to tune in Wednesdays from 2–4 PM to hear Joey on WNZR!
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This week’s Meet the Staff Monday on WNZR features Sophomore/Junior, Brock Hankins.
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Brock is from Mount Vernon and chose to attend MVNU because of his connection to the CCP classes he had already taken here. Thanks to those early college credits, he came in with 50 credits completed — which means at just 19 years old, he’s considered a Sophomore/Junior.
His interest in radio grew out of his longtime love for music and the arts. When Brock decided to major in communication, trying out WNZR and radio felt like a natural step. Now, he serves as a DJ and also helps with the Sportscasting video team. But he doesn’t stop there. Brock works as an office intern for the communications department, hopes to be involved in SGA, and stays active in many areas around campus.
One major highlight of his college experience so far has been attending CMBU. That trip opened significant doors for him, including the opportunity to become one of two CMBU interns. He now works alongside fellow intern Naomi Kinne in that role. Brock describes the CMBU trip as one of his greatest memories because of the opportunities it created.
Much of Brock’s college experience focuses on his campus involvement and being a member of the worship team at The Church at Chapel Hill. His faith is an important part of his life. Although he grew up Christian, he recently came to terms with truly making his faith his own, and he shares how God has been working in his heart during this season.
His favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 4:32:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
This verse is especially meaningful to him because of his struggle with forgiveness, and it reminds him to choose kindness and forgiveness daily.
Outside of school and work, Brock enjoys catching up on sleep and going out to eat with his family on the weekends. His favorite people in the world are his parents, sister, and grandma — especially because of how they support him in everything he does. He also laughs about a funny family memory during a snowstorm when his grandma still wanted to go to Chili’s first thing in the morning.
A few fun facts about Brock: his favorite artist is Lauren Daigle, and his favorite song is “Thank God I Do.” His favorite food is Italian — specifically Chicken Alfredo. And he’s secretly had the privilege of going to Hawaii twice.
You can hear Brock Hankins on Mondays from 2-4pm.
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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 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!
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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!
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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
Today is National Nothing Day. It is a day to take a break from activities. For our Friday Favorites, we celebrate this special day. The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite ways to unplug and relax! We hope you have some time today to do nothing!
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Rise and Shine 