PRAISE 106.5 Moments

Lynette shares candidly about Suicide Prevention Month and how mental health issues, and the idea of suicide, is a struggle for many. It was something that she personally struggled with in her past as well. It is so important to share with someone you trust what's going on. It is worth it. YOU are worth it. There is hope on the other side of your struggles. Click PLAY for a dose of hope. --------...

Seemingly small gestures/actions can have a significant impact on someone. Brant shares one story of a beautiful interaction. Surrounding us every day, are people that are hurting, struggling, hanging on... You and I have the ability to be a positive piece of their puzzle on that particular day, and bring an uplifting moment. A smile, opening a door, greeting them, showing them that they're seen....

Lets talk about the concept of sin and the common feeling of guilt and unworthiness before God due to our wrongdoings. Friend, God won't give up on you because of your sin. No sin is too great for God's forgiveness - Jesus has already paid the price for it. Click PLAY for important reminders of God's love for you.

You know about the "five second rule?" You know the drill... Food dropped on the floor is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds. However, studies from Rutgers, San Diego State University, and Clemson University have all debunked this rule, finding that bacteria can contaminate the food as soon as it touches the ground. Brant and Sherri suggest that researchers should keep studying the rule...

An article was recently posted about churches struggling to attract young people. It suggests that they aren't seeking 'cool' or 'hip' environments, but rather places where they feel a sense of belonging, hospitality, authenticity, and warmth. What do you think? Post in comments below. Click PLAY to find out more.

Brant and Sherri discuss the popularity of pumpkin spice products, particularly lattes, during the Fall season. Brant suggests that the hype around these products is more just 'mass hysteria,' as sales tend to spike when they're first introduced, but drop significantly by October. Despite some listeners claiming they enjoy these products throughout the season, Brant insists that the popularity is...

Leanna Crawford , who won our Local Music Search at 16 and is played on-air here at PRAISE 106.5, got married over the weekend to NBA player Cody Zeller! Click PLAY to catch the wedding news here!

Do you struggle with a health diagnosis that is taking an emotional toll on you? Sam's cancer diagnosis has driven her to hide her pain from her children and others, finding it hard to deal with at times. One night, feeling overwhelmed, she went outside to talk to God. Click PLAY to find out what happened next.

Well, "Grant" got stuck somewhere at the top of, and between, Qdoba Mexican Grill and a Brother's Bagels as he jumped from building to building in his unique attempt to impress a young woman. At the end of the day, it took hours and multiple emergency vehicles to rescue him, and though we're quite sure that the young lady will never forget this, we doubt her level of admiration. Brant has thoughts...

In a phone interview with Lynette, Jordan Feliz discusses his upcoming Love and Light Tour with Colton Dixon. Find out a little surprise about who sings on his new song, "The King is Alive" and what inspired it. Click PLAY to get the scoop!

Brant shares a heartwarming moment during a little league World Series baseball game. The struggling pitcher, who is losing control, is visited by his dad (also the coach) on the mound. Click PLAY to hear that conversation, and how Brant relates how our loving heavenly Father loves us in the same way, and beyond.

Breaking animal news from Minnesota! A dog named Duke has been reelected as the Mayor. While we don't know his stance on policies, Duke is loved by all. Click PLAY to hear it all!

Brant has been preoccupied with his recent trip and here's why: The coffee in Ethiopia. While the coffee is superior, the process of making it is time-consuming. Starting with raw coffee beans, the process involves lighting a fire on the ground and gathering twigs... Click PLAY for the whole scoop!

Brant and Sherri discuss the upcoming air guitar championships and the perception of air guitaring among women. Brant believes that women secretly admire air guitaring, even though they may publicly dismiss it as ridiculous, and thinks that women hide their admiration of it due to peer pressure. He shares his personal experience of his sweet wife marrying him after seeing him air guitar... Sherri...

Many people struggle with the question of whether God still wants them. Even though I've been raised in church culture, I still wonder about it. Jesus came into a chaotic world to deliver the message that God has not given up on humanity. He hasn't given up on me. He hasn't given up on you. Take a listen to hear what will help you get your confidence in Christ back.

This is an interesting statistic. Sherri inadvertently offended Brant in this little bit. Words like "blah blah blah blah blah," "yippety yackety shmackety..." were included. Brant says that he can't be a CEO and introversion isn't the problem. Find out why... You may relate!

Greg’s last day is today. We are going to miss him here and are so thankful for his two years at PRAISE 106.5. Please join us in praying blessings over him as he moves on to new adventures. Listen to Greg's goodbye message below.

Brant has grossly misunderstood a current food combination. We're not sure where things went very wrong but he missed the boat on an Oreo cookie. Sherri sets him straight in her sweet and gentle way that she's known for, and also with a fair amount of laughter thrown in. Click PLAY to find out what he lost in translation!

Lynette shares the most wonderful story of 93 year old grandma, Joy Ryan, and her grandson, Brad. Due to a breakup in his family, he hadn't seen his grandma for years and decided it was time to reconnect. It started with visits to bake cookies together and expanded into hitting the road, visiting all 63 U.S. National Parks! This is a must listen, good news story for you today. Click PLAY for this...

Thank you for being part of PRAISE 106.5! We think of our listeners as family and we want you to tune in and constantly be reminded that God loves you. He has not given up on you. He's at work in your life. We're thankful for you - You are loved.

Brant and Sherri continue their discussion on the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, recalling the sheer humiliation of it all, even for the best athletes. Also, they shared quite a bit of frustration with having to run on a cinder track. I mean really... you're basically running on lava. Click PLAY to catch the whole conversation, lol.

Back to school brings us back to the "fond" memories of having to do the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. First of all. Why? Why is this a thing? We don't think there is a soul who claps their hands together in great anticipation to crush this test. No. Click PLAY to hear Brant and Sherri commiserate their memories of this from days gone by.

Brant shares about his first job in the Army, and at one point he was asked to simply stay home. He's still in a quandary about it. Also, a listener shares her story of a job she had that involves burnt potato chips... and Brant isn't happy about it AT ALL. In fact he's appalled. Click PLAY to find out why! Did you have an easy job in the past? Share it and your story in the comments!

Well, we have a new game made up by Brant Hansen, and we think it may have some legs on it. Question: Would you have known the answer, lol? Click PLAY for his "version" of Jeopardy.

Brant and Sherri are discussing the world's longest yard sale, spanning 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama. Brant thinks making a documentary of them traveling the entire route with his puppet, Lloyd, is a good idea. Catch Brant's chances of finishing the remaining 600 miles without Sherri getting frustrated with him and his puppet! What are the odds?