Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#1)! We will be honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department over the next two weeks. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.
On Tuesday, we spoke with Dallas Stone. Listen to the full conversation below:
Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#1)! We will be honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department over the next two weeks. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.
On Monday, we will spoke with Rachel Root. Find her conversation below!
Today we shared 7 Biblical reasons why laughter is an important thing!
“There’s nothing quite like sharing a hearty belly laugh with friends, often accompanied by tears — an involuntary response to something hilarious.
Laughter is a gift from God, connecting us to the joyful presence of our Creator. Psalm 16:11 beautifully says, “You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” This sentiment is echoed in Zephaniah 3:17, where we’re reminded of God’s joyful affection for His children as He sings and rejoices over them.
Laughter has the incredible power to bridge gaps and bring hearts closer. As Victor Borge famously said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
Read all the reasons here!
Today we talked about why every job is an important ministry. It was great insight from Crosswalk.com!
“Have you ever considered that Jesus modeled work-life ministry? It is easy to forget that Jesus spent more than 50 percent of His adult life in a carpentry shop. He was more known for being a carpenter than He was for being the Son of God.
Perhaps that is why so many people had difficulty reconciling Jesus, the carpenter, with Jesus the Son of God who did miracles in the workplace. Jesus didn’t separate the work he did with his hands or head from the work he did with his heart.
His job was his ministry. And your job is, too.”
Read the full article HERE.
As the chill of winter fades away, nature begins its magnificent transformation. Trees burst forth with vibrant green leaves, flowers bloom in a kaleidoscope of colors, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of blossoms. Spring has arrived, bringing with it a sense of renewal, hope, and beauty.
Today we celebrated the arrival of Spring by sharing 10 Refreshing Spring Bible Verses.
Find them HERE!
WNZR caught up with staff members from Knox Starting Point ahead of their 2024 Spring Banquet!
We spoke with Jenn Furay (Executive Director), Jess Kirby (Development Director), Abbey Ernst (Client Services Director), and Heather Lanzer (Ultrasound Services Director.)
Everyone shared with us the different ways Starting Point is making an impact in our community. We are proud to partner with this important outreach!
Listen to our full conversations below or by clicking HERE.
WNZR spoke with Wendi Fowler and Debbie Ruggles, Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon, to share about the upcoming Mother’s Day Celebration Brunch on Saturday, May 11th at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre.
Wendi shared the details for the event, how to get tickets, what activities will be taking place, and more! She also spoke on how this fundraiser will benefit Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon.
Event info:
Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day! Use the link below to purchase your tickets now. They will go fast!
All profits benefit projects of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon. Sponsored by Park National Bank, Mt Vernon Ohio, the Kenyon College Office for Community Partnerships, and Kokosing Construction
Purchase your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/55jhkp6e
Listen to their conversation below or by clicking HERE!
MVNU President, Dr. Carson Castleman, spoke with WNZR for our monthly Presidential Update.
Dr. Castleman starts with sharing about his recent inauguration that happened on Wednesday. He also shares messages for the community, students, staff, and faculty about what God is doing at MVNU.
Dr. Castleman also gave updates and details on different projects and programs at MVNU.
Dr. Castleman wrapped up with sharing his top priorities for the rest of the semester and for the summer. He also tells us how we can pray for MVNU, for him, and for his family.
Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s theatre program will perform “Meet Me in St. Louis,” March 22-24.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle spoke with director Zach Sherman and four cast members: Alex Pittman, Naomi Painter, Destiny Fullerton and Mallery Thompson!
Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.
The play is based on the book by Sally Benson. It is presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Inc., as adapted by Christopher Sergel.
“Meet Me in St. Louis” is a three-act play that follows the Smith family. It is 1904, and the World’s Fair is about to begin. For the five Smith children, this is the event of the century. But when their father announces that he has taken a job in New York, the family bands together to stop the move. Hilarity ensues as the children move from one disastrous plan to the next, in hope of staying in the city they love.
The cast list includes:
Mr. Smith — Alex Pittman
Lon — Nasir Cousin
Tootie — Mallery Thompson
Grandpa Prophater — Zane Menzie
Katie — Kelsey Keppel
Rose — Destiny Fullerton
Esther — Marhin Chismar
Mrs. Waughop — Ashley Farrar
Mrs. Smith — Naomi Painter
Ida — Grace Maddux
Fred — Nick Cline
Agnes — Kara Jenkins
John Shephard — Tyler Maddux
Lucille Pentard — Chloe Hall
Mr. Dodge/Conductor — Josiah Holloway
Duffy — Ashlynn Scott
“Most people are familiar with the musical adaption of Meet Me in St. Louis. However, I have always had a soft spot for this iteration of the story. It is a fun comedy with a great ensemble cast, and it has been a joy seeing the students step into their various roles. I can’t wait to share this with the Mount Vernon community,” said Director Zac Sherman (’14) and coordinator of Theatre at MVNU.
Performances are Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m. All performances take place in The Thorne Performance Hall located inside the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Building at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for MVNU students and anyone under 18. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online at theatre.mvnu.edu or at the box office beginning one hour prior to show time. Seating opens approximately 30 minutes prior to show time. This production is suitable for all audiences.
For more information, visit theatre.mvnu.edu, email theatre@mvnu.edu, or call the MVNU Theatre coordinator at 740-397-9000 ext. 4235. Follow MVNU Theatre on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest program news and events.
