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Lifeline 2026 Theme:
Can you believe WNZR is going to celebrate 40 years this fall?
Thanks to you, this radio station has made a daily commitment to share the love of God and glorify Him through Christ-centered music and programming. The faithful support of our home, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, combined with your prayers and financial partnership, has allowed WNZR to grow beyond the airwaves, into online and digital spaces, and reach new people every single day. We are truly grateful for you.
For Lifeline 2026, April 8–13, our team has chosen the theme “God Did It!” inspired by the song by Micah Tyler. This theme is more than a phrase — it is our testimony. When we look back over the past 39 years, we see God’s faithfulness in every provision, every student trained, every listener encouraged, and every life impacted.
Our theme verse, Psalm 115:1, reminds us: “Not to us, Lord, not to us but to Your name be the glory.” Everything accomplished through WNZR is ultimately for His glory. He is the One who opens doors, provides resources, and changes hearts. And He uses faithful partners like you to do it.
At WNZR, we have been blessed through your continued support. Your gifts provide MVNU students with an incredible real-life classroom where they grow spiritually and professionally. Your partnership allows us to expand our reach beyond campus and into homes, cars, workplaces, and digital platforms. Most importantly, your generosity helps us stay focused on our mission: sharing a Christ-centered message that uplifts, strengthens, and encourages you and your family.
Your giving specifically enables us to maintain a year-round student staff, support a full-time Assistant Station Manager and Office Manager, fulfill FCC obligations, upgrade and replace essential equipment, and expand our digital media presence. Because of your faithfulness, we can continue planning confidently for the future God has for this ministry.
As we prepare for Lifeline 2026, we invite you to prayerfully consider becoming or continuing as a ministry partner with WNZR. Our goal is $75,000. Will you help us reach that goal?
We believe with all our hearts that as we step forward in faith together, we’ll once again be able to say — God Did It!
With gratitude,
Joe Rinehart
MVNU Director of Broadcasting
Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager
Eric Brown
WNZR Assistant Station Manager
Sue MacDonald
WNZR Office Manager
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Student Statements
“God Did It! means that God is responsible for every breath that I take and every blessing that comes my way. It is a declaration that God did an unimaginable thing by sacrificing his son and saving us from our sins to offer us eternal life. So, when I begin to question how or who is responsible, I can confidently say that God Did It!”
“God Did It! reminds us that God is always faithful, and when we trust in Him, He will always come through. This theme also encourages us to be thankful for everything God has done and continues to do in our lives.”
"God Did It! reminds me that every piece of my life, the big things and the littlest things, were all put together by God. God was the one who rescued me out my selfishness and sin and "lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand" (Psalms 40:2). Nothing in my life is brought to me by my own efforts, but from God himself. GOD DID IT!"
Freshman Josiah Styer
of Wooster, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) and Yount and Family Ministry Major
"God Did It! means that God was there with me every step of the way and that I should give Him the glory for it.”
“God Did It! is a declaration of faith! This statement recognizes that our biggest victories do not come from our strength alone but are a result of God’s faithfulness. It gives Him all the credit and reminds me of the love that He displayed on the cross. God rose from the grave, saved us from our sins, and now we can freely walk with Him. God Did It!”
"God Did It! makes me think about any form of emotional healing I've seen in people and myself throughout my life."
Sophomore Braden Taylor of Lima, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
“God Did It! is a beautiful reminder of how many times the Lord has come through and fought our battles for us! He’s such a loving father who takes his intentional time to care for every one of his children, and it’s such a blessing to know that Jesus desires to dwell in our hearts! I love the theme because it’s a bold statement that reflects a healthy heart posture… not only has he always done it, but he always will!”
“God Did It! is giving glory to God for success and acknowledging blessings didn’t happen by luck.”
“When I say, God Did It, I’m not trying to be cliché—I really mean it. I believe God has a plan for everyone and for everything, and that nothing in our lives just happens by chance. The right doors open, the wrong ones close; conversations line up at just the right time, and even the hard seasons serve a purpose. I may not always see what He’s doing in the moment, but I trust He’s working behind the scenes. So, when something comes together in ways I couldn’t have arranged myself, or when I look back and see how the pieces fit, I can honestly say, God Did It!”
“God Did It! helps me to be grateful as it reminds me of everything God has done in my life and every season that He has brought me through. He is faithful and He will continue to change our lives in ways we could never expect.”
"Who makes sure that everything works out for the good to those who love Him? It's God! He cares about the birds and makes sure that they are cared for. Think about how big the universe is. Think about the sun, the moon and the stars. He created them all! To me, God Did It! is the culmination of the entire narrative of scripture and the victory cry of being a follower of Christ."
“God Did It! means that every accomplishment and blessing comes from God. I can look back at every part of my life and recognize how much God was working. Being able to be a part of this program, where I can honor God with my friends, is so amazing. God has blessed me so much through this.”
Junior Kyra Warren
of Wheelersburg, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
"God Did It! reminds me that He is the only way I survived my car accident and the trials and tribulations, either with mental health or physical health, that came with it. God is the one who pulled me out of the dark times that came with transferring out of state. God is the one who helped me learn how to walk again. God is the one who helped me manage my new normal. God is the one who did it.”
"When I think about my life and all that happened to get me where I am today, I remember how my life was made possible in the first place: no other way but God. I would not be breathing the air I'm breathing, or standing in the place I'm standing, if it weren't for God creating the earth I live on or filling my lungs with air. The list goes on and on. Without God, nothing could be done in the first place, because all creation was made and continues to exist through Him. Everything done for me and in the ministry of WNZR has God's fingerprints all over it. It's all because God Did It!”
"For me, God Did It! is a beautiful reminder of everything that God has brought us from in our lives. God Did It. That it holds countless testimonies of God's faithfulness, mercies, and grace. Those three words are all encompassing—not only describing his goodness in our lives but also remembering how He offered grace to all of humanity on the cross, and no matter how far we may run from his goodness, it will always find us--that's what God Did, Does, and Will Do as long as we live and beyond.”
Senior Traven Griffith of Mount Vernon, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
"God Did It! reminds us to take a step back and remember what God has done for us. He gives us blessings every day and some are taken for granted, but this theme gives us a reason to take a step back and count on His glory. We were made with a purpose; to glorify the Lord and tell others about Him. None of us would be where we are now if it wasn’t for Him, and I’m truly blessed."
“God Did It! to me is a celebration of how powerful and loving God is in our lives. In my life I have seen miracles around me that only God could’ve done.”
“The statement and song, God Did It! makes me focus on gratitude and humility. It reminds me that I would have nothing without God’s presence in my life. When there was nothing, God spoke, and then there was EVERYTHING. He literally put the stars in the sky, the earth beneath our feet, and the breath in our lungs! I am grateful to have a life where I can encourage and point others towards Him. So many times, we get caught in our own accomplishments, when the humble reality is that we would have nothing without God. When I think about the fact that the Almighty creator of the universe made us in His image, and calls us His daughters and sons, I can declare that He deserves all the glory, honor and praise!”
Joe Rinehart
Assistant Professor
Program Director for Communication and Media
Director of Broadcasting, WNZR-FM and WNZR.tv
of Mount Vernon, OH
“God Did It! means we are blessed with everything that we have, and we should appreciate everything as a gift. Even the smallest things like going for a walk and appreciating nature, or a foggy, rainy day are all blessings in disguise that reflect God's creation.”
“For me, the theme God Did It! is just a good reminder of the fact that God is the reason I am here today. Nothing that I do is in my own power but by His only.”
Senior Zane Menzie
of Marion, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
"God Did It! means so much to me because it shows how God saved us and gives us miracles and blessings that allow us to have a changed life…and a life made for Him and His plan.”
Freshman Isabel Johnson
of Bucyrus, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) and Music Performance Major
"God Did It! means recognizing that the good in my life isn't just because of my own effort, but because of God's faithfulness. It's about looking at moments that once felt impossible, answered prayers, unexpected opportunities, personal growth, and realizing God was working the whole time.
It reminds me that I'm not doing life alone. Even when things don't make sense. God is moving behind the scenes. God Did It! is a statement of gratitude and humility. It's celebrating victories while giving Him the credit. More than anything, it's a testimony, boldly saying that every breakthrough, every blessing, and every step forward happened because God made a way.”
Sophomore Brooklynn Speck
of Norton, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
"God Did It! through my eyes, is a declaration of faith and perspective. Many people may think of a certain moment in their story, where they know God truly did something. Instead, I think of every day, moment, and instance of my life. I know that everything that happens to me, God is doing. Every breakthrough, every open door, and every disappointment, God has put in my path and has done so for a specific reason. This is a thought that brings me a lot of comfort and confidence, because if God has placed this in front of me, then how could it harm me, and if He is for me, then who could be against me?”
Junior Xander Devalut of Kingsport, TN
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
"God Did It! means that the good things in your life, especially the unexpected breakthroughs, the healing, the restoration, and the change, weren’t accidents or coincidences. They were God’s doing and plan."
"To me God Did It! it means that He is in control no matter what happens, and all praise goes to Him because without Him nothing is possible."
“God Did It! reminds me that God protected me in a bad car accident where my twin brother and I were in flipped on the highway. We were dangling from our seatbelts with the car’s ceiling caved in and survived without a single scratch.”
“Our theme God Did It! takes me down a path of beautiful memories. I can see God’s faithfulness for over 4 decades to this radio ministry. The timeline of WNZR is filled with answered prayers, changed lives, and God’s unwavering goodness. I am so grateful for the faithful support of our donors that have walked this path with us. Their prayers and generosity have helped carry forward the dream that began with a group of students in 1982, and together we have seen God accomplish far more than we ever expected. As we approach our station’s 40th anniversary, I’m excited to celebrate all that has happened over the years. When we look at the impact and the journey, the theme says it best: God Did It.”
Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager
of Mount Vernon, OH
“When I think of God Did It!, I think of the moments that felt impossible, the prayers that seemed unanswered, the doors that looked closed, and the situations that didn’t make sense. And yet, somehow, God made a way. He bridged the gap. He provided. He moved. Even in seasons where my faith wavered, His faithfulness never did. That’s why this theme feels so powerful to me. When I look back on my own life, I can clearly see moments where the only explanation is this: God Did It! This year’s Lifeline theme is a reminder that behind every breakthrough, every story of hope, and every transformed life; God is the one who makes it possible.”
“To me, this song is about remembering God’s presence and faithfulness through the many trials and triumphs life throws at you. When I’ve walked through hard seasons, it has been so tempting to let loneliness, doubt, and fear creep into my mind. Yet, in hindsight I can see the mighty hand of God closing doors and opening new doors with new opportunities. My favorite lyric in this song is ‘Who’s always making a way? Let me hear the whole church say…God Did It!’ God, in His omnipotent way, has a perfect plan for each of us, so when He brings us through hardships, we can look back with gratitude and say GOD DID IT!
Sophomore Brock Hankins
of Mount Vernon, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
“God Did It! means that God has already overcome all that we go through. He can handle everything. It’s also a reminder that God can help us overcome everything and everything if we let Him.”
“For me, God Did It! completely reflects the place I am in life right now. Before coming to college, I was very unsure of my path, painfully shy at times, and out of place with my peers. But at the last second, God convicted me to come to MVNU, and everything has changed since. Everything I have now—a sense of direction in life, a more confident voice, and friends I love so much—is entirely God’s doing, because, without Him, I had no idea what to do or where to go.”
Junior Zoey Hover
of Sparta, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major
"God Did It! reminds myself of all of the ways that God has been there for me in my life and in the life of WNZR. It is a reminder to take time and look back on everything that God has done for me and be thankful. It is important to thank God for the little things in life like the lyrics say, the breath in my lungs.”
Senior Naomi Kinne of Circleville, OH
Graphic Design Major
“God Did It! reminds me of how faithful God has always been in my life, especially in my time at MVNU. It gives me hope that that even on my worst days and hardest seasons of my life, God will always redeem it.”
“God has brought me so far and done so much more through my life than I ever could have myself. It’s such a comfort to remember that my strength comes from Him! I can reflect on all He has done to trust that He will carry me in the future.”
New Philadelphia, OH
Communication & Media (Digital Media) and English Major
“God placed the stars in the sky and named each one, He chose us in Him before the creation of the world, and He always makes a way when there seems to be no way. His grace is amazing, and His love is unending! Whenever I have a doubt, I am reminded that all things are possible through Christ Jesus. I am confident that through your prayer and faithful support of WNZR, God can do more than we can ever imagine. When our eyes are fixed on Him and the limitless possibilities, we know He alone can do, we are able to clearly see the things that He has already done and will do! God Did It!”
Sue MacDonald
WNZR Office Manager