It is National Day of Unplugging. How will you celebrate?

The second Friday in March is National Day of Unplugging. This holiday consists of a 24 hour period from sundown to sundown, to unplug, unwind, relax and do things other than using today’s technology, electronics, and social media.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Take a break from technology and use #NationalDayOfUnplugging to post on social media the day before to spread the word.

So, why is this day important?
Well, let’s be honest. Many of us deal with technology addiction.
https://www.desiringgod.org/ has a great article that talks about smartphone addiction and our spiritual ADD. Click HERE to read the entire article.

In this article, Tony Reinke, Senior writer for desiringGod.org asked you to finish this sentence: As I evaluate my life right now, my use of social media [Facebook, Twitter, Instagram] is . . .

(A) . . . under control, limited, and healthy.

(B) . . . not controlled or restricted, but also not having a negative influence on my life.

(C) . . . uncontrolled and unhealthy. I check my social networks compulsively throughout the day, and it’s probably not good for me.

What is your answer?

Tony Reinke offered five concerns and then followed with five practical responses.

Concern 1: Our Spiritual ADD
Concern 2: Losing Our Worldview
Concern 3: Losing Our Filters
Concern 4: Posturing an Image
Concern 5: Living Disembodied

Solution 1: Study the Disconnected

Solution 2: Fast from Your Phone

Solution 3: Write a Letter by Hand

Solution 4: Use Filters

Solution 5: Acknowledge God in Technology

Click HERE to read the full article and to gain insight on each concern and solution.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5 today, we shared our 5 favorite ways to UNPLUG. Try one today for yourself!

Marcy Rinehart

Eddie Dilts

Trevor Moore

(guest) Danielle Zoellner

(guest) Joe Rinehart

March 9, 2018 0

Meet the Team – Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County

This week’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on “Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County”. Daria Swisher of The Morning Thing talked with Lisa Rutter from United Way and Ashley Phillips from the Knox County Health Department about this successful program. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more information about Crunch Out Obesity, click HERE

For more information about getting healthy in Knox County, go to gethealthyknox.org

January 22, 2018 0

The Morning Thing Fave 5 – WinterJam 2018 Edition

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the co-hosts shared their favorite song from WinterJam 2018 artists.

Eddie Dilts loves the song “Witness” by Jordan Feliz. Listen HERE!

Daria Swisher loves the song “I Am Not Alone” by Kari Jobe. Listen HERE!

Trevor Moore loves the song “Stars” by Skillet. Listen HERE!

Marcy Rinehart loves the song “Where I Belong” by Building 429. Listen HERE!

(and we asked WNZR Music Director her favorite song from a WinterJam 2018 artist)
Rachel Rinehart loves the song “Heal Our Land” by Kari Jobe. Listen HERE!

January 19, 2018 0

WNZR talks with Dan Bremnes, WinterJam 2018 Artist

WNZR’s Jenna Potts talks with Dan Bremnes.
Dan is part of the WinterJam 2018 lineup. He shared about his start in the music industry and how he got connected to WinterJam. He also talks about his new record and the inspiration behind the album.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

January 19, 2018 0

The Morning Thing Fave 5 – Our favorite Christmas Memories

For this week’s Morning Thing Fave 5, our co-hosts share their favorite Christmas memories.

Marcy Rinehart

Eddie Dilts

Daria Swisher

Trevor Moore

(and guest co-host) Rachel Rinehart

December 22, 2017 0

Food For The Hungry helps Centerburg!

Sheryl O’ Neil is the Branch Manager for the Centerburg office of Interchurch Social Services. Sheryl talked with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart about the need in Centerburg.

On average, Sheryl is seeing 45 families per month! She shared how the funds from Food For The Hungry is helping meet the needs of these families.
She also shared her goals for 2018.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

There is also a special wreath auction happening in Centerburg to benefit Food For The Hungry. 8 wreaths are on display at First Knox National Bank in Centerburg. Stop by and place your silent bid today. The largest bidder on each wreath at Noon on Saturday 12/9, gets this special Christmas gift! Check out these gorgeous wreaths HERE.

December 6, 2017 0

Food For The Hungry helps Fredericktown!

Katie Frazier is the branch manager for Interchurch Social Services in Fredericktown.
She talked with WNZR’s Lilly Buckley about the needs that she is seeing, the donations that will help their ministry and how Food For The Hungry helps them meet the needs of families in Fredericktown.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more information about the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org

December 6, 2017 0

Have you seen the beautiful baskets being auctioned off for Food For The Hungry?

The Knox County Career Center is hosting a live auction of some incredible themed baskets. All items have been donated, so all proceeds benefit the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive! There are 7 themed baskets, including a special one for Ohio State Fans!
These baskets are amazing, ranging in value from $200 to over $2,600!
Click HERE to check them out!

Last year, Emily Hollis purchased the wedding package. She shared her success story with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart. Click HERE to hear how this basket gave her daughter the perfect wedding.

Do some Christmas shopping this Saturday and attend the Knox County Career Center auction of baskets! You can get a special, one-of-a-kind gift for someone on your list (or yourself)!
When – Saturday, 12/9 at 1pm
Where – Memorial Theater, 112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon
Please come up the steps to the main entrance of Memorial Theater (Veteran’s Hall on the second floor).

(Mom’s Night Out package pictured above)