Congratulations to the 2019 Dove Award Winners!

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Congratulations to Lauren Daigle! She won the Dove Award for Artist of the Year.
She also won the Dove Award for Song of the Year with her amazing hit, “You Say”!

Everyone that gave correct predictions in those two categories were put into a random drawing.

Congratulations to our 3 winners in the 2019 Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway!
These winners will receive a 9 CD prize package with Dove Award nominees!!

  • Casey Gray of Howard
  • Eric Bressi of Fredericktown
  • Vanessa Bartal of Gambier

CD Prize package includes:

  • TobyMac – The Elements
  • TobyMac – The St. Nemele Collab Sessions (including new remixes and collaborations with several artists including Crowder, Bart Millard of MercyMe, Jordan Feliz, Cory Asbury, Matt Maher, Ledger and more!)            
  • Riley Clemmons – Self-Titled CD
  • Hillsong United – People  
  • Crowder – I Know a Ghost
  • Rend Collective – Good News
  • MercyMe – Lifer
  • Austin French – Wide Open
  • Phil Wickham – Living Hope

Thanks to these wonderful record labels for their donation of CDs: Provident Music Group, Capitol Christian Music Group and Fair Trade Services.

You can SEE the Dove Awards this Sunday on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 8pm (ET). Don’t miss this special 50th Anniversary with special presentations and performances.

You can see the complete list of Dove Award Winners at www.doveawards.com

Here are some of the big winners from last night:

SONG OF THE YEAR

  •  “You Say” – Lauren Daigle

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Lauren Daigle

WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “Who You Say I Am” – Hillsong Worship

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)

  • Bart Millard

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)

  • Jason Ingram

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • TobyMac


NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Aaron Cole


PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

  • (Team) Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “Wildfire” – Crowder

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “God Only Knows” – for KING & COUNTRY

WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “Living Hope” – Phil Wickham

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Native Tongue – Switchfoot

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Look Up Child- Lauren Daigle

WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • PEOPLE- Hillsong UNITED

CHRISTMAS/SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • The Advent of Christmas – Matt Maher

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

  • The Wait – David Leonard

SHORT FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Haven’t Seen It Yet – Danny Gokey

LONG FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Only Jesus Visual Album – Casting Crowns

INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR

  • Breakthrough
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The Morning Thing celebrates Clergy Appreciation Day! (a little early)

Sunday, 10/13 is Clergy Appreciation Day. 

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month, a time set aside to recognize the contributions and service of pastors, priests, reverends, ministers, and all other clergy members. Within Clergy Appreciation Month is Pastor Appreciation Day.
Clergy Appreciation Day falls on the second Sunday in October and is a day when the faithful come together nationally to pay tribute to our pastors and their staff.
The Morning Thing shared 25 ways that you can honor your pastor this weekend and throughout the month.
Click HERE for the full list from http://chucklawless.com/
Here are 10 of our favorite ideas!
  1. Give your pastor and his family a weekend getaway. Give them a break on somebody else’s nickel – and make sure that time is not counted as vacation!
  2. Do some tasks for him and his family. Rake the leaves. Cut the grass. Wash the cars. Paint a room. Power wash the deck or the house. Do something that helps him.
  3. Give him an Amazon tree. The “tree” might be only a big twig or an artificial plant, but the leaves are Amazon gift cards.
  4. If you’ve been sitting a while in church, start serving. I assure you he’ll appreciate every believer who gets more committed to God and His work.
  5. Offer five nights of childcare over the rest of the month. Give your pastor and spouse the opportunity to have several date nights this month.
  6. Help him participate in his hobby.  If his hobby is golf, give him several rounds of golf. If it’s reading, give him Amazon cards. Give him something you know he’ll enjoy.
  7. Give him time and funds to attend a conference he wants to attend. Even if he already receives a conference benefit, increase it for this year.
  8. Have the church’s children write him notes. Few things melt a pastor’s heart like the simple, honest words of children.
  9. Commit to praying for him daily—and then be sure to do it. Let him know you’re doing it, too. He’ll be grateful.
  10. Ask him, “What can I do to most help you?” You might be surprised by his answer. He might have immediate needs.

For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing celebrates Clergy Appreciation Day and Month. We take time to honor our favorite Pastors.

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Hunter honors Paul Snoddy from Tru-Village Christian Church in Pataskala.
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Lexie Merritt
Lexie honors Mary Horzempa from St. Thomas Aquinis in West Virginia.
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Marcy honors her late grandfather, Lowell B. Miller.

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It’s World Mental Health Day. We have tips on fighting anxiety.

(information and picture from www.daysoftheyear.com)
World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. In some countries around the world, it forms just one part of the larger Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Mental health problems, ranging from issues like depression and anxiety disorders to conditions like schizophrenia, affect millions of people around the world. In fact, according to current statistics, 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during their lifetime and many more will see friends of family members affected.

This morning, we shared 10 tips on how to calm anxiety in the moment.
These 10 expert-backed suggestions from www.webmd.com can relax your mind and help you regain control of your thoughts.
Click HERE for the full article. These tips are from Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., a psychologist and author of Freeing Yourself from Anxiety. 

1. Stay in your time zone.

Ask yourself: What’s happening right now? Am I safe? Is there something I need to do right now? If not, make an “appointment” to check in with yourself later in the day to revisit your worries so those distant scenarios don’t throw you off track.

2. Relabel what’s happening.

Panic attacks can often make you feel like you’re dying or having a heart attack. Remind yourself: “I’m having a panic attack, but it’s harmless, it’s temporary, and there’s nothing I need to do”.

3. Fact-check your thoughts.

People with anxiety often fixate on worst-case scenarios. To combat these worries, think about how realistic they are.  Getting into a pattern of rethinking your fears helps train your brain to come up with a rational way to deal with your anxious thoughts.

4. Breathe in and out.

Deep breathing helps you calm down. Focus on evenly inhaling and exhaling. This will help slow down and re-center your mind.

5. Follow the 3-3-3 rule.

Look around you and name three things you see. Then, name three sounds you hear. Finally, move three parts of your body — your ankle, fingers, or arm. Whenever you feel your brain going 100 miles per hour, this mental trick can help center your mind, bringing you back to the present moment.

6. Just do something.

Stand up, take a walk, throw away a piece of trash from your desk — any action that interrupts your train of thought helps you regain a sense of control.

7. Stand up straight.

For an immediate physical antidote to anxiety, pull your shoulders back, stand or sit with your feet apart, and open your chest. This helps your body start to sense that it’s back in control.

8. Stay away from sugar.

Research shows that eating too much sugar can worsen anxious feelings. Instead of reaching into the candy bowl, drink a glass of water or eat protein.

9. Ask for a second opinion.

Call or text a friend or family member and run through your worries with them. It can also help to write your fears on paper.

10. Watch a funny video.

Laughing is a good prescription for an anxious mind. Research shows that laughter has lots of benefits for our mental health and well-being; one study found that humor could help lower anxiety as much as (or even more than) exercise can.

If you deal with anxiety on a regular basis, mediation doesn’t have to be your only treatment. Here are self-care tips from www.webmd.com that can be worked into your daily routine:

Click HERE for the full article.

Move your body. Exercise is an important part of physical — and mental — health.

Pay attention to sleep. Both quality and quantity are important for good sleep
– Leave screens behind before you hit the hay.
– Try to stick to a schedule.
– Be sure your bed is comfy.
– Keep your room’s temperature on the cool side.

Ease up on caffeine. 

Schedule your worry time. Take 30 minutes to identify what’s bothering you and what you can do about it. Have your “worry session” at the same time every day. Don’t dwell on “what-ifs.” Focus on what actually makes you anxious.

Breathe deep. It sends a message to your brain that you’re OK. That helps your mind and body relax. To get the most out of it, lie down on a flat surface and put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. Take a slow breath in. Make sure it fills your belly enough that you can feel it rise slightly. Hold it for a second, then slowly let it out.

Be the boss of your thoughts. Try to turn any negative thoughts into positive ones. Picture yourself facing your fears head-on. The more you do this in your mind, the easier it will be to deal with it when it happens.

Tame tense muscles. Relax them with this simple exercise: Choose a muscle group, tighten it for a few seconds, then let go. Focus on one section at a time and work through your whole body. This is sometimes called progressive muscle relaxation.

Help out in your community. Spend time doing good things for others. It can help you get out of your head. Volunteer or do other work in your community. Not only will it feel good to give back, you’ll make connections that can be a support system for you, too.

Look for triggers. Think of times and places where you notice yourself feeling most anxious. Write them down, if you need to. Look for patterns and work on ways you can either avoid or confront the feelings of panic and worry. If you know the causes of your anxiety, that can help you put your worries into perspective. Next time, you’ll be better prepared when it affects you.

 

 

 

 

 

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A Day of Bullying Prevention: What are The Signs?

The Morning Thing talked Monday morning about a Global Day of Bullying Prevention.

This day started because two young men saw that one person was being bullied because of the clothes he was wearing, and instead of standing by, they helped him. If you want to read up on the history of Bullying Prevention Day, check it out HERE.

What’s The Need-to-Know about Bullying?

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(photo from www.imom.com)

Marcy and Lexie also talked about what the signs of bullying are. According to http://www.imom.com, one in four kids who bully will grow up to have a criminal record before the age of 30. The way that bullying is in the 21st century looks very different as well, due to the addition of social media. Want to know more? click HERE

Is Your Child a Bully?

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(photo from daysoftheyear.com )

Marcy and Lexie also share five signs that your child may be the one who is doing the bullying. Is your child obsessed with popularity? Making overly-critical comments? Getting angry when they don’t get their way? These may seem like just a part of growing up, but it might be signs that your child is a bully. http://www.imom.com, talks about the five signs your child might be picking on others, and how to handle these situations when they arise. to read more, click HERE

 

 

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October Presidential Update with MVNU President Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding shared a campus update with WNZR.
The October Presidential Update includes a construction update, calendar highlights, mid-term advice for students and prayer requests.

Click HERE to hear Dr. Spaulding’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

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

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It’s Taco Day! Kid’s Music Day! World Smile Day! How will you celebrate?

This is a special Friday. You can eat tacos, encourage kids to sing and play instruments and smile! 🙂

Let’s break down these special celebrations for 10/4/19.

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TACO DAY! (from www.daysoftheyear.com)
Tacos are the Mexican equivalent of a sandwich. Instead of bread, a hard or soft tortilla is wrapped or folded around a spicy filling. It is not known exactly when taco day originated, but tacos themselves have been around for a long time. They were first referenced by that name at the end of the 19th century, but the conquistador Cortez mentioned a meal prepared with tortillas as far back as 1520! Those would have been the soft wheat or corn tortillas. Hard taco shells are a much more recent innovation.

How do you celebrate TACO DAY? Click HERE to see some yummy, healthy and easy taco recipes.

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KID’S MUSIC DAY! (from www.daysoftheyear.com)

The idea behind Kids Music Day, is to have a day dedicated to celebrating the importance of music education for children. Research has long shown the positive academic and social benefits kids receive by participating in music classes and related activities.

The purpose of Kids Music Day is not to create professional musicians (although that will happen for some). The true aim of Kids Music Day is to help kids have the best chance of future success in whatever career path they choose.

Click HERE to find out more about MVNU’s Community Music School for kids. (Fall registration is closed. Keep checking back for information about spring classes.)

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Today is also WORLD SMILE DAY! (from www.daysoftheyear.com)

Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether it’s one someone gives to you, or one you share with another. Little acts of kindness can bring a shining smile to someone who has otherwise had a terrible day, and it can change everything that follows.

Whether it’s just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, World Smile Day encourages you to take action to bring a few more smiles into the world.

We celebrated World Smile Day with our Friday Favorites. Listen in as The Morning Thing Co-Hosts share a memory of when someone made them smile.

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Marcy Rinehart

Lexie Merritt

Hunter Sutyak

You can become a World Smile Day Ambassador. Click HERE for more information.

Pictures from: www.awarenessdays.com, www.nationaltacoday.com, www.daysoftheyear.com, and www.askideas.com.

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WNZR visits with Abbey Ernst – Client Services Director of Knox Starting Point

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director at Knox Starting Point.

Abbey shared how how she has seen God work through the ministry and how the client base is changing and growing. She also talks about how important it is to support Starting Point.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to sign up to participate in the Walk/Run on Saturday, October 5th.

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What is your love language?

 

Today on The Morning Thing, Marcy Rinehart and Lexie Merritt talked about the 5 Love Languages.

Dr. Gary Chapman wrote the book that helped define how we receive and give love.

(from https://www.5lovelanguages.com/)
The most common issue in any relationship is the communication barrier. Everyone experiences love differently, and it’s easy to miss the mark when it comes to showing that you care. With a little help from The 5 Love Languages®, you can learn to identify the root of your conflicts, give and receive love in more meaningful ways, and grow closer than ever. Your Love Language profile will explain your primary love language, what is means, and how you can use it to connect to others.

Ready to love better? Take the quiz and discover your love language today.

Words of Affirmation

Acts of Service

Receiving Gifts

Quality Time

Physical Touch

There is also an app that can help you strengthen your relationship. Check it out!
 

 

 

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WNZR talks with Madison McNichols, Development Director for Knox Starting Point

This week, The Morning Thing spotlight is shining on Starting Point of Knox County.

On Wednesday, we talked with Madison McNichols, Development Director.
She shared details of the upcoming Walk and Run to benefit the ministry.
She shared ways to participate in the event, plus new and exciting things happening this Saturday.
Madison also talked about the impact Starting Point is having in the community.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to register for this year’s Walk/Run.

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The ministry of Knox Starting Point is changing lives

The Morning Thing is highlighting the ministry of Starting Point all this week.
On Tuesday, WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk to Audrey,  a client of Starting Point. She shared the powerful story of how their services helped her to become a better mother, friend and person. Click HERE to hear Audrey talk about how her connection with this ministry has changed her life.

There are many women like Audrey that are looking for answers and looking for support. Please consider supporting the ministry of Starting Point.

You can make an Impact on Lives for generations – join WNZR for Starting Point’s Walk/RUN this Saturday.

Click HERE for more information.
If you can’t walk or run, you can support the WNZR Team. Just call 740-392-9090 to make your pledge.

Starting Point – Get Information. Get Answers. Start Here.

Knox Starting Point helps to provide accurate information and compassionate assistance to teens and young adults facing important life-changing decisions. Starting Point serves an average of 350-400 women and men each year with their confidential services and life-affirming alternatives to abortion. These visits provide a tremendous outreach opportunity within our community. Congratulations to the ministry for celebrating 30 years of serving our community.

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