WNZR talks with John Cooper from Skillet about WinterJam 2025

It’s WinterJam Week on WNZR. Each day, we are sharing conversations with the artists that are taking the stage for this year’s tour.
We talked with John Cooper from Skillet. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
He talked about growing up to become a rock musician in a house where rock music was not allowed. He also discusses Skillet’s creative process to blend hard rock and biblical truth.

John shares about the band’s history on the WinterJam Tour. He also talks about their new album “Revolution”.

After 30 years of writing, recording and touring, John breaks down what keeps him and the band going.

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Sunday is the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday! Join WNZR to celebrate Starting Point!

On Friday’s show, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and the ministry of Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center.
We talked with Jenn Furay, Executive Director of Starting Point.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation or watch the Soundcloud link below.
She shared with us how the celebration of life happens throughout the month of January.

She also shared some amazing stats:

  • Fingernails start to develop at 12 weeks gestation
  • the heart beats 54 million times between conception and birth
  • a baby that is delivered at only 24 weeks gestation has a 60-70% chance of survival
  • a baby delivered at 28 weeks (12 weeks pre-mature) has an 80-90% chance of survival with only a 10% chance of having any long-term health problems

Jenn also talked about the option of abortion pill reversal. Starting Point’s Medical Director, Dr. Hardin is part of a network that has saved over 1,200 lives with this method.

Jenn also shared how knowledge is power.
Starting Point offers:

  • an informational video for churches or online sharing
  • speakers for small groups or churches
  • tours of the Starting Point facilities
  • training for volunteers

For more information about Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, go to www.FriendsofKSP.com

Here is a video with more facts.

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The Morning Thing Shares Prayers for Moms and Dads

We know that our kids can bring light into our life and make life enjoyable.
We also know that our kids can try our patience, and sometimes it can be a major struggle.
Marcy and Eric shared several prayers for both moms and dads to help them get through the day.
Click HERE for the prayers for moms by Amanda Idleman at Crosswalk.com
Click HERE for the 6 prayers for dads by Clarence Haynes, Jr. at the Bible Study Tools website.

(Image from Crosswalk.com)

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Behavioral Health Care Partners of Central Ohio Preparing for a New Extension

Click HERE to Hear the Full Conversation!

Dr. Kate St. James talks about her role as President and CEO of Behavioral Health Care Partners of Central Ohio. She has been with the group for 8 years and she helps determine how they move forward with serving the community. She talks about the organization’s mission to improve and save lives of those who are experiencing challenges with mental health or addiction.

Kate talks about the organization wanting to build an 18,000 square foot extension within the next year with a $5.8 million dollar fundraising goal. She adds that they have already raised 80% of the goal. The Ariel Foundation has promised a matching gift up to $100,000. She talks about how someone can donate at bhcpartners.org

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Make Sure to Plan Quality Time with Your Family

Which month tends to be the most hectic for you? Our schedules often become cluttered with enjoyable activities, responsibilities, and tasks we prefer to avoid. However, we should also consider whether we’re making time for what truly matters. It’s essential to consciously set aside time for family priorities; otherwise, it can easily disappear.

Here are a few things you should do by the end of 2025.

Take a family holiday:  A family holiday is a meaningful occasion set aside to celebrate the importance of family. Select a date that doesn’t overlap with any birthdays and add it to your family’s calendar. Research shows that a strong connection between parents and children can help decrease risky behaviors in teenagers, and a strong family identity plays a vital role in fostering a child’s self-esteem.

Date nights: Regardless of whether you plan for a date night once a month or once a week, if you don’t schedule them in your calendar, they are likely to be overlooked when life becomes hectic. Take some time this weekend to open your calendars and choose your date nights! Make a note of who will be in charge of planning each one.

Nothing: When is nothing not truly nothing? According to author Abby Watts of iMOM, when it contributes to balance. This is precisely what having white space in your calendar achieves. We aren’t designed to constantly push forward; taking a step back enables our bodies and minds to relax and rejuvenate.

Click HERE for the full article.

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Would you like to be more creative? It’s not too late!

We honored International Creativity Month this morning on The Morning Thing. There is something about being creative that gives you a certain boost of confidence and it is never too late to become more creative in your lifestyle!

We shared some tips from Phil Cooke’s article How To Jumpstart Your Creativity. Phil says, “This is as good a time as any to take your creativity to the next level.”

Here are a few of our co-hosts favorite tips for becoming more creative:

  • Don’t be afraid to daydream
  • Stop working randomly
  • Value intuition and the power of hunches
  • Be open to new ideas
  • Be different

If you want to read more about these and check out the rest of the 10 then click HERE!

If you’d like to learn more about International Creativity Month click HERE!

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The Morning Thing Talks about Ways to Celebrate Life!

It’s a new year, and many people think about resolutions like losing weight, getting healthier and improving finances.

However, January is Celebration of Life Month where you want to focus on the great things in life. On the Morning Thing, we talked about the ways you can pause, reflect, and become a better Christian and thus a better person in 2025!

Some of the topics covered included remembering who you, taking time to spend with your family and friends and laugh.

Remembering who are helps you re-focus on making sure to separate work with your life. Work is one way to pass the day, but you should leave work concerns at work.

You should also take time to spend with family and friends with a dinner and movie, just a simple lunch date to catch up or a weekend getaway.

You should laugh…..a lot! Tell a silly “dad” joke, watch your favorite sitcom or comedian.

BTW…One great comedian to check out is Tim Hawkins who is coming to MVNU on Saturday, March 22 for two great shows.

Click HERE for more information on Celebration of Life Month.

Click HERE for 50 simple ways to celebrate and enjoy life.

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