Tyler’s Light is coming to Mount Vernon on Thursday 11/1

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After a college football injury, Tyler Campbell struggled with a prescription pain medication addiction and later turned to heroin, which cost him his life.

His father, Wayne Campbell is now sharing Tyler’s story to help kids and parents learn more about addiction and preventative resources.

Wayne talked with WNZR’s Wesley Boston about his presentation “Tyler’s Light”.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Date/Time – Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.
Location – Foster Hall, inside Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
This event is free and open to the public.
This event is presented by KSAAT – the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team.

For more information about Tyler’s Light, http://tylerslight.com/
For more information about KSAAT, http://www.ksaat.org/

 

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Focus on the Family releases the first book in the “Young Whit” series

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Adventures in Odyssey has impacted thousands of kids including many WNZR listeners.

That is why we are super excited to tell you about a new pre-teen book series called “Young Whit”. This series features the much-loved Adventures in Odyssey character John Avery Whitaker as a young boy in North Carolina.

Listen in as authors Phil Lollar and Dave Arnold share more details about the first book, “The Traitor’s Treasure”. Click HERE to hear Phil and Dave’s conversation with WNZR’s Ellie Parker (a true Odyssey fan)!

WNZR airs Adventures in Odyssey each Saturday from 9am – 10am. Last week’s episode airs from 9am – 9:30am. This week’s episode airs from 9:30am – 10am.

For more details on Adventures in Odyssey, go to https://www.whitsend.org/
For more details on Focus on the Family, go to https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

 

 

 

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It’s National Pumpkin Day! Yummy!!

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The Morning Thing celebrated National Pumpkin Day today. Check out these yummy recipes. Does anyone want to spend some time cooking on this rainy fall weekend?
WE DO!

mini pumpkin pie

MINI PUMPKIN PIE JACK-O-LANTERNS

pumpkin pancakes

PUFFY PUMPKIN PANCAKES

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LIBBY’S PUMPKIN MUFFINS

pumpkin woopie pies

MINI PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES

For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we shared our favorite ways to enjoy PUMPKIN!

Daria Swisher loves pumpkin rolls

Hunter Sutyak loves pumpkin seeds

Trevor Moore loves pumpkin pie

Marcy Rinehart loves pumpkin bars

(and guest, WNZR Office Manager/Underwriting Coordinator) Wesley Boston doesn’t really like to eat pumpkin, he likes being creative with pumpkin carving 

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Indivisible opens in theaters this Friday, 10/26!

The new movie Indivisible is based on the true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his Wife Heather. With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow their calling.
Darren receives orders to deploy to Iraq, leaving his wife behind to care for their three young children. The harsh realities of war soon take their toll on Turner and his battalion, making it hard to stay connected to his beloved family. When Darren finally comes home, the Turners must decide if they’re willing to face one more battle — the fight to save their marriage.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston had a chance to talk with David Evans, Director/Co-Writer/Co-Producer of Indivisible. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more information about Indivisible, click HERE.

 

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Wayback Wednesday and Popular Bible Veres We Can Take for Granted

good old red letter.jpgToday on the Morning Thing we listened to your favorite songs from the past and shared bible verses of encouragement that we often misinterpret, but they hold such powerful messages.

Verse one was John 3:16, and we take this verse for granted sometimes. We shared how much this verse meant to us and why Gods Love is the greatest gift of all time.

The second verse was Jeremiah 29:11 and we talked about how sometimes prosperity is taken out of context to mean physical gratification instead of spiritual fulfillment. God may not hand you the keys to a new car or solve your financial problems; but he walks with us in times of struggle and protects us in times of spiritual warfare.

The third verse was Philippians 4:13, and while we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength, we let Paul’s words in the chapter speak for themselves. Paul went through struggles in prison, and dropped everything to follow God, not worrying about where to sleep or how to eat, but about his spiritual fulfillment. Again, God doesn’t focus specifically on our worldly needs, and we will face struggles and trials, but God does not intend to condemn us, but to grow our spirit for his glory, and our strength.

Romans 8:28 was our fourth verse and was one of Hunter’s favorites because it has had significant impact on his recent life. We talked about again about how Good may be misinterpreted as profit and earthly gain, but Hunter was guided spiritually in his situation and that is where the verse guides us! Those who love God are not condemned by his works, but they are tools to grow us into better Christians and people.

 

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Enjoy a Night of Worship in Amish Country with Selah!

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Selah will bring a special night of worship to Amish Country on Friday, 10/26.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to chat with Amy Perry about the group’s ministry and upcoming CD releases.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Concert location: Grace Mennonite Church in Berlin (5850 County Road 77, Millersburg OH)

Date: Friday, 10/26/18

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.

Selah in Concert, a Night of Worship in Amish Country!

All proceeds to benefit 58:12 Rescue, a ministry devoted to the rescue, support, and hope for vulnerable women and children.

Ticket information – https://www.itickets.com/events/398825

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WNZR talks with Duncan Phillips of the Newsboys

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The Newsboys United Tour is stopping near Columbus on Thursday, 10/25. WNZR’s Todd McKinley had a chance to chat with Newsboys drummer, Duncan Phillips. They talked about this unique tour – combining former band members with current members. They also talked about the ministry of a band that spans several decades.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Concert location: Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH

Date: Thursday, 10/25/18

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

The United Tour brings the Newsboys, Zealand and Adam Agee to the Columbus area.

Tickets are on sale now.

For More Information: Call 1-855-484-1991 or email support@premierproductions.com

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7 Ways to Trust in the Lord Daily

Today on The Morning Thing we talked about ways to trust in the Lord daily. If you want to read more about ways you can learn to trust in the Lord click Here for all seven tips.

Although these tips may have been heard before, and are simple, it is important to wake up and lay our lives down for Christ just as He did for us on the cross. Always know that God’s plan for our lives is much greater than what we think we have for ourselves.

Picture from Biblestudytools.com

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The 2018 Dove Award Winners have been announced!

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Congratulations to the winners in WNZR’s Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway:
Tracy Chaney of Sunbury
Katie Pozderac of Mount Vernon
Colton Clutter of Howard
They each won a 12 CD Prize Package featuring Dove Award nominees!
Thanks to these wonderful record labels for their donation of CDs: Provident Music Group, Capitol Christian Music Group, Centricity Music and Fair Trade Services.

12 CD Prize package includes:

Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child                          TobyMac – This Is Not A Test

MercyMe – Lifer                                                  Mandisa – Out Of The Dark

Chris Tomlin – Never Lose Sight                       Crowder – American Prodigal

Hillsong United – Wonder                                  Tauren Wells – Hills and Valleys

Zach Williams – Chain Breaker                        Micah Tyler – Different

Mosaic MSC – Glory & Wonder                        Pat Barrett – Self-titled CD

2018 GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Award Winners

You can SEE the 2018 Dove Awards THIS Sunday (10/21) on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 9pm ET.

SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “Reckless Love” – Corby Asbury

WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “Reckless Love” – Cory Asbury

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)

  • Matthew West

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)

  • Colby Wedgeworth

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Tauren Wells

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Zach Williams

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Tauren Wells

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

  • Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

  • ““Walking On Water” – NEEDTOBREATHE

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “Old Church Choir” – Zach Williams

WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

  • “So Will I (100 Billion X)” – Hillsong UNITED

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Unleashed Beyond – Skillet

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Hills and Valleys – Tauren Wells

WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Reckless Love – Corby Asbury

CHRISTMAS/SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • Christmas/Live in Phoenix – for King & Country

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

  • Decade the Halls, Vol. 1 – Tenth Avenue North

SHORT FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • I’ll Find You (featuring Tori Kelly) – Lecrae

LONG FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • There is More – Hillsong Worship

INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR

  • I Can Only Imagine, (directors) The Erwin Brothers

For the FULL list of winners, go to doveawards.com

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