Got Stress? The Morning Thing is here to help!

Today we visited the topic of stress and we looked at several different topics around stress. The first topic we looked at are life events that Americans voted are most stressful, ranked from 1-10. Find that list HERE.

We also took a stress test that shows us what is causing the most stress in our individual lives. The test can be found HERE if you would like to see what is causing you the most stress.

Lastly we talked about some effective ways to handle and deal with stress. Some of which include dancing like no one is watching. To see the full list click HERE.

You are not alone.
If you need help, reach out. Focus on the Family provides Counseling Consultation and Referrals. Help is here! They can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust.
Call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), or complete our Counseling Consultation Request Form.

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Today is World Teacher’s Day. Please encourage our educators.

Today is a special day – a day to encourage the educators in our world.

(from www.daysoftheyear.com) Teachers’ Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role played by teachers all over the world. The responsibility for educating future generations is not a light one by any means, so show your support for these dedicated and important people not just on Teachers’ Day, but throughout the whole year.

This year’s universal World Teachers’ Day theme is “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future.”

How will you encourage a teacher today?
The Morning Thing shared some realities of teaching that most people are unaware of. As we begin to understand the challenges of the classroom, we can better understand how to encourage and support teachers.
Check out this article, written by teachers. Click HERE to see 8 realities of education.

Please take time today to encourage the teachers in your world.

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WNZR shares an MVNU Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding for the October MVNU Presidential Update. Dr. Spaulding shared the latest COVID update from campus, including the current case numbers and how MVNU will begin new campus-wide COVID testing soon.

He also shared the calendar changes coming to the fall and spring semester, fall enrollment stats and encouragement for students, faculty, and staff as MVNU face the second half of the fall semester.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on COVID-19 cases at MVNU.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s Calendar.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites celebrate SMILES :-)

For this week’s Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts celebrated World Smile Day. They shared their favorite ways to make others smile.

Click HERE to hear from Hunter Sutyak

Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart

A little history about this special day from www.worldsmileday.com:
Harvey Ball was a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts. He created the smiley face in 1963. That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.

As the years passed Harvey Ball became concerned about the over-commercialization of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace.  Out of that concern came his idea for World Smile Day®. He thought that we, all of us, should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world.  The smiley face knows no politics, no geography and no religion.  Harvey’s idea was that for at least one day each year, neither should we.  He declared that the first Friday in October each year would henceforth be World Smile Day®. Ever since that first World Smile Day® held in 1999, it has continued every year in Smiley’s hometown of Worcester, MA and around the world.

After Harvey died in 2001, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was created to honor his name and memory.  The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day® each year.

Join the celebration this year on Friday, October 2nd.
“Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile”!

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WNZR talks with Savannah, a Client of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Savannah about her experience as a client of Starting Point. She shared how the ministry impacted her life.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Client Services Director, Abbey Ernst about how God has been working through the ministry in the midst of COVID-19 challenges.
She also shared some unexpected blessings they have encountered this year at Stating Point.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Jennifer Furay, Development Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Development Director, Jennifer Furay about how God called her to serve in this ministry. Jennifer also shared the details of Starting Point’s Prayer Walk. The event will be held this Saturday, 10/3 throughout our community. We also shared prayer requests for the ministry’s staff and clients.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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The Morning Thing celebrates National Coffee Day!

Today is very special – it’s National Coffee Day!

The Morning Thing is celebrating by drinking an extra cup and sharing some of the amazing health benefits in this wonderful drink.

Check out these 13 health benefits of coffee! Click HERE for the full article from www.healthline.com and more details on how caffeine can help us.

1. Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter

SUMMARY – Caffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, which causes a stimulant effect. This improves energy levels, mood and various aspects of brain function.

2. Can Help You Burn Fat

SUMMARY – Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate.

3. Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance

SUMMARY– Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and release fatty acids from your fat tissues. It also leads to significant improvements in physical performance.

4. Contains Essential Nutrients

SUMMARY – Coffee contains several important nutrients, including riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin.

5. May Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

SUMMARY – Several observational studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

6. May Protect You From Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

SUMMARY – Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, which is a leading cause of dementia worldwide.

7. May Lower Your Risk of Parkinson’s

SUMMARY – Coffee drinkers have up to a 60% lower risk of getting Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder.

8. May Protect Your Liver

SUMMARY – Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of cirrhosis, which can be caused by several diseases that affect the liver.

9. Can Fight Depression and Make You Happier

SUMMARY – Coffee appears to lower your risk of developing depression and may dramatically reduce suicide risk.

10. May Lower Risk of Certain Types of Cancer

SUMMARY – Liver and colorectal cancer are the third and fourth leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of both.

11. Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease and May Lower Stroke Risk

SUMMARY – Coffee may cause mild increases in blood pressure, which usually diminish over time. Coffee drinkers do not have an increased risk of heart disease and have a slightly lower risk of stroke.

12. May Help You Live Longer

SUMMARY – Several studies show that coffee drinkers live longer and have a lower risk of premature death.

13. The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet

SUMMARY – Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.

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WNZR talks with Victoria Russell, Client Care Coordinator of Starting Point

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This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight
on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Client Care Coordinator, Victoria Russell
about the challenges the ministry has faced in 2020 and how the staff worked diligently to still meet the needs of their clients. She also shared how God has blessed the ministry throughout the pandemic.  Victoria shared details of the Starting Point Walk on 10/3 and how to participate.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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WNZR talks with Diana Wetzel, Executive Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Executive Director, Diana Wetzel about the many different facets of this ministry, the challenges of facing a pandemic and how to participate in their upcoming Walk on 10/3. Diana also shared how she sees God working through the ministry. She shared a special thank you to the donors who support Starting Point financially and spiritually.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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