WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Kandee Popham, Place 4 Grace, ahead of Flannel Fest 2023.
Kandee shares an update with the ministry of Place 4 Grace including the recent start of P4G Thrift, a program call Grow in Grace, and much more.
Flannel Fest is coming up on Friday, for all the details see the poster below or click HERE.
Listen to our full conversation with Kandee below:
Richard Primm, JROTC Instructor at the Knox County Career Center, shares about an upcoming project with the AFJROTC with the KCCC that plans to honor local heroes this December.
Wreaths Across America is an organization that places wreaths on the graves of veterans every year. Richard shares about the mission for this year and how people can get involved.
Learn more about the history and tradition of Wreaths Across America by watching the video below:
The Knox County Career Center and AFJROTC will be placing wreaths on graves at Mound View Cemetery on December 16th. You can scan the QR code on the post below to donate.
To listen to our full conversation with Richard Primm, listen below:
Church at Chapel Hill is hosting their Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29th from 4 to 7:30pm. Connie Jackson, Children’s Director, and Pastor Jon Whisner joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to talk about this year’s festival. They shared with us where the idea came from to host a community event like this, what will be happening at this year’s event, and why families should come out.
There will be Food Trucks, a Trunk or Treat, Costume Contests and Parades, Hayrides, Games, Live Music, and lots more! Listen in as Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner give all the details for this year’s event.
Big Blue will be on site and our Big Blue Crew will be broadcasting live from 4pm to 6pm!
Listen to our full conversation below:
Kevin Henthorn, Knox County Veterans Services, joined Alyssa Sidle in talking about the National Day of the Deployed.
Kevin shared his insight into what it is like to be a deployed service member and also what the family of the service member faces. He also told us how we can better help deployed service members and their families.
Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Henthorn below:
Today The Morning Thing shared powerful Christian quotes that can help encourage your faith today and get you ready for the rest of this week.
“Everyone loves to read words of encouragement and positivity, especially in the form of Christian quotes. Inspiration is subjective, as different people will find different things to be inspiring. However, Christians can unite around one inspirational source—God himself. God is the basis for all of our inspiration because He is the basis for everything good and everything worth imitating. From the teachings of Jesus Christ to the wisdom of theologians, saints, and modern-day leaders, Christian quotes have the power to inspire, comfort, and guide us in our faith journey. In this compilation, we’ve curated 50 remarkable Christian quotes that span centuries and denominations, offering insights into the profound and timeless truths that continue to shape the lives of believers around the world. Join us on a journey of faith and reflection as we explore these inspirational words of wisdom.”
We hope you are uplifted by these inspirational quotes today! Read the full list HERE.
-Alyssa & Allison
We’ve all heard the saying, “How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it.” This adage holds a lot of truth. The way you begin your morning can significantly impact your overall productivity and mood throughout the day. Fortunately, there are several simple yet effective strategies you can employ to have a better morning and ensure a more productive day. Today Allison and Alyssa shared 21 on them!
Things like getting a good night’s sleep and relaxing before heading out to work may seem obvious, but this article breaks into the benefits backed up by statistics and science. Read the full list HERE.
Starting your day right is the key to having a better morning and a more productive day. Incorporating these 21 strategies into your daily routine can make a significant difference in your overall well-being and efficiency. Remember, it’s not about being perfect but striving for progress. By consistently applying these practices, you can enjoy a more satisfying and productive life. So, why not start tomorrow morning? Your better mornings and more productive days await.
-Allison & Alyssa
Today is National Savings Day and to celebrate we shared some great and life-changing advice from the staff of Crown Financial Ministries. They put together a list of their favorite money saving tips.
“The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”, which means that we have an office full of brilliant budgeters, savers, and investors, all serving as faithful stewards, eager to hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Because our staff is full of creative and practical ideas, we asked them to share some of their best savings and budgeting tips.”
Read the list of tips HERE.
We are happy to partner with Crown Financial Ministries to bring you My Money Life with Chuck Bentley. Tune in at 3:50pm each weekday to hear more practical and helpful financial advice from the Crown Team.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, so today we wanted to share some advice with you about boosting your mental health.
Caring for your mental health can lead to an improved mood, reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and improved self-esteem and confidence. Mental health is something that effects everyone, so make sure you are taking care of yourself.
To boost your mental health, Healthline.com suggests that you get good sleep, cut back on social media, strengthen your relationships, move your body (on your own terms), enjoy some nutrient-rich foods, know when to take it easy, make time for rest, and get some sunshine.
Click HERE to read the full article from Healthline.
It can be a difficult thing to do, but its not necessarily about trying to stay positive all the time. Instead, its more about trying to pull the good from the situations and circumstances of every day life. If we do this, we can find that there is a lot in life to be thankful for! God calls for us to count our blessings, so lets try and find some good to be thankful for. How can we do this? Well, our cohosts found a few great ways to get started in your journey of cultivating a gratitude practice!
Here are a few examples of how to practice gratitude!
Studies show that keeping a gratitude journal can have positive psychological and physiological effects. There are a variety of ways to build this practice, including:
Make your gratitude practice social by writing and sending thank you letters to someone who has done something for you. (Note: emails and even texts count.) Studies show that this act can strengthen relationships, help people to appreciate what they’ve received in life, and feel like they’ve given something back to those who have helped them.
Click HERE for the full list from the John Hopkins University blog.
WNZR had the chance to catch up with staff members of Knox Starting Point ahead of their 2023 Fall Fundraiser.
The Fun Run and Family Day is coming up this Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 12pm and Big Blue with our Big Blue Crew will be there. Anyone is welcome to participate. Alone, with friends, with a group or church, young and young at heart! Participate in our family activities, walk or run, and raise funds for Starting Point!
The Annual Fundraiser: Fun Run & Family Day is a great entry point to get involved in Starting Point. It allows you the opportunity to gather sponsors (optional), get a t-shirt, race packet and entry in prize drawings! As a local ministry, Starting Point uses events like the Fun Run & Family Day to raise funds in order to offer all services at no cost to our clients.
This year’s event will be held at the Fredericktown Community “Sockman” Park. There will be fun and games for the whole family.
Listen to our conversations with Diana Wetzel, Jenn Furay, Abbey Ernst, and Heather Lanzer below:
Rise and Shine 