WNZR Presents the March 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

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

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Carson Castleman shares his thoughts and beliefs about the unprecedented time at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Many topics were covered including:
• How he is working to navigate this important time.
• Some of the financial challenges MVNU is experiencing.
• Leadership and cabinet changes at the university.
• How he has worked with the Board of Trustees during this time.
• The best path forward including improving communications.
• His message to students, staff and faculty and staff as the second half of spring semester starts Monday.
• His message with the Mount Vernon and Knox County residents.
• What guidance the Holy Spirit has guided him through this process.
• How we can pray for MVNU, himself and his family.

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

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Make Some Great Musical Memories with Your Kids!

March is National Sing with Your Kids Month and it’s amazing how belting out a tune together can boost kids happiness and confidence, not to mention strengthen those precious bonds between you.

On the Morning Thing with Shawn and Eric, they talked about the benefits of singing as family is a fantastic way to help little ones with their language skills.

For the older kids out there, have a karaoke night where you sing with microphones or hairbrushes to songs to have a great time.

There also health benefits for just singing including relieving stress, increase your pain threshold, improve snoring and lung function.

“Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:19 (NIV)

Click HERE to learn more about singing with wee ones from National Today.

Click HERE to learn more about the health benefits of singing from Healthline.com

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Today is Learn What Your Name Means Day

Today is a special day that encourages all of us to explore the meanings and origins of our names.
Shawn and Eric shared meanings in various cultures for the hosts of both Morning Thing and the Afternoon Drive.
Morning Thing
Marcy means War Lord, God of War and brave.
Xander means Defender of the people or Protector of man.
Shawn means God’s gracious gift or Gift of God.
Eric means strong, ruler, leader, wise, gentle and loving.

Afternoon Drive
Joe means God given or God’s gift, or the Son of the Ultimate Warrior.
Judah means to give lord praise or the Praise of God.

Click HERE for more meanings of names.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Mondays with Jackson Bush

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!
Today, we introduce you to Jackson Bush. He is a Junior Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Roseville, California.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Jackson got interested in WNZR and MVNU because he was impressed by the WNZR.tv live stream.
His favorite foods are sushi, crab and shrimp.
Jackson works on the WNZR Video Team as an announcer and camera operator and is also a WNZR DJ.
His favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:55 as he feels that it has helped him grow in faith and with his teammates.
You can hear Jackson on WNZR on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 2 – 3pm.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday with Isaiah Clark

WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!

Today, we introduce you to Isaiah Clark. He is a Freshman Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Butler, Ohio
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Isaiah got interested in radio and media when he was young and grew up listening to Christian music.
His favorite food is Mexican especially chicken tacos.
Isaiah works on the WNZR Video Team and is also a WNZR DJ.
His favorite people are his parents and group of friends.
You can hear Isaiah on WNZR on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 3pm.

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WNZR talks with Margy Arck – 2025 EmpowHER Award Winner

EmpowHER Award Winner 2025
Margy Arck was the winner of the 2025 EmpowHER Award.
She was nominated by her daughter, Mandy Jemison.
Click HERE to hear Margy talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Margy shares how she felt when she received this award.
Margy talks about her daughter and her family. She has been serving in education for 30 years. She has been the Principal at Dan Emmett Elementary School for 23 years.

Margy shares how she is inspiring and influencing empowerment in others, especially in the field of education. She shares how she strives to encourages her staff and young women that are new teachers.
Margy talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Thrive Without Limits.

EmpowHER Award:
This award is given to a Woman of Inspiration!
Belief is a powerful engine. This woman believes so strongly in the outcomes she seeks that her beliefs mold her path to get there. The recipient of this award champions for women in her network, workplace, and community. She is a team player and active mentor who paves the road to empowering women in leadership roles. She is a woman of inspiration that is true to herself, and her example is so noteworthy as to inspire others spontaneously. Her passion channels her actions and her voice as she strives to empower the women and girls of Knox County.

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WNZR talks with Kelly Welker – 2025 EmpowHER Raising the Bar Award Winner

EmpowHER Raising the Bar Award Winner 2025
Kelly Welker was the winner of the 2025 Raising the Bar Award.
She was nominated by her sister-in-law, Natalie Welker.
Click HERE to hear Kelly talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Kelly shares how she felt when she received this award.
Kelly is the Director of Operations at Mortellaro McDonalds. She has worked with McDonalds for 42 years! She oversees 8 different restaurants in 4 counties. She talks about her journey to this position. She also shares encouragement for young women who are just getting started in their careers.

Kelly talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Thrive Without Limits.

Raising the Bar Award:
This award is given to a Woman with 20+ years of experience in their field! The recipient of this award is an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She has dedicated her life to the advancement of those around her and paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow. She is recognized as an ambassador for women through her extraordinary dedication, personal achievements, and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy, and business. This award recognizes a woman who has spent more than 20 years in her field.

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WNZR talks with Chris White 2025 EmpowHER Event Heart Award Winner

EmpowHER Event Heart Award Winner 2025
Chris White was the winner of the 2025 Heart Award.
She was nominated by Lauren Lochotzki, Director of Survivor Services at New Directions of Knox County.
Click HERE to hear Chris talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Chris shares how she felt when she received this award.
Chris is on the front line as the Director of the Emergency Department and directs the Forensics Program at Knox Community Hospital. She has been serving at KCH for 20 years and has served in healthcare for 32 years. She talks about how to face a day in the ER where things are challenging and rewarding.

Chris talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Thrive Without Limits.

Heart Award:
This award is given to a Front-Line worker! The Heart Award was born out of COVID19 and the need to acknowledge greater endeavors in support of our humanity with a focus on others over self. This woman has a commitment and passion for service while making an impact and leads with purpose. She has dedicated her life as a successful front-line worker. She has proven her endless dedication to her field.

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WNZR talks with Nature McPeek – 2025 EmpowHER Event Grit and Grace Award Winner

EmpowHER Event Grit and Grace Award Winner 2025
Nature McPeek was the winner of the 2025 Grit and Grace Award.
She was nominated by her daughter, Kelcy Fowler.
Click HERE to hear Nature talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Nature shares how she felt when she received this award.
Nature shares about her children and that they have been through a difficult journey. She talks about how she finds strength (the grit and grace) as a single Mom. She also gives advice to single Moms in our community.

Nature talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Thrive Without Limits.

Grit and Grace Award:
This award is given to a single-parent mom who has overcome adversity and demonstrates resilience. She has transformed her life and the lives of her children with dignity and grace. She leads by example. She is a picture of selflessness and courage to all who encounter her.

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WNZR talks with Kristi Klinkner – 2025 EmpowHER Event Vision Builder Award Winner

EmpowHER Event Vision Builder Award Winner 2025
Click HERE to hear Kristi talk with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

Kristi Klinkner was the winner of the 2025 Vision Builder Award.
She was nominated by her accountant, Winnie Skinner.
Kristi shares how she felt when she received this award.
She talks about her journey from finance into opening a beauty salon. This was a huge career change for her. Her main goal is to help young women breaking into cosmetology to grow and flourish.

Vision Builder Award:
Vision shapes our future. The recipient of this award is a woman with less than 10 years of experience in her field who has wasted no time making an impact and breaking down barriers. She emphasizes building honest relationships, values input, has the mindset of a leader, and leads by example with an immense amount of courage. She has valued what she’s learned from her mentors and wants to pay it forward as a mentor to others. She is changing the landscape in which women serve.


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