PRAISE 106.5 Moments

Winter may feel far away, but February 2026 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend for teens across the Pacific Northwest. The Steadfast Northwest youth event is bringing students together for two days packed with energy, truth, and the kind of community every young person needs. With the theme “Set Apart,” this conference dives into what it really means to follow Jesus in a world fu...

If you’ve been dreaming about sprucing up your space—or just love wandering through tiny homes and around hot tubs you might buy someday—the Home Leisure and Outdoor Living Expo in Chilliwack is your new happy place! This weekend, you can explore everything from pools to sunrooms to custom home builders, all while enjoying free admission and parking by donation. And yes, the legendary Brian Minter...

There’s something powerful about watching God restore hope in a young person’s story. The Resilient Project, founded by Nat Tillis in 2019, is a faith-driven mentoring program supporting underserved youth who have faced trauma and adversity. Caring adults commit to spending weekly time with their mentees, helping them uncover the gifts God has placed within them. With 64 kids enrolled and only hal...

Have you ever stumbled across a town name so long it feels like someone fell asleep on their keyboard? That’s exactly what Sherri and I got into—specifically an 85‑letter New Zealand town name that I’m convinced requires both a linguistics degree and a hydration break to pronounce. And all I could think was: imagine being a high school cheerleader trying to fit that on a megaphone. Honestly, by th...

Congratulations to Linda on her winning guess in the PRAISE 106.5 Secret Sound! She just won $14,416, PLUS an extra $500 to pay-it-forward to bless someone else with! Click PLAY to listen to the winning call! --- We’ll pick up our next game beginning Tuesday, January 20th , with $1,060 in the piggy bank + an extra $500 to pay it forward to someone! Then tune in weekday mornings at 8:15am and 12:30...

Brant and Sherri dive into how most of us barely know the people living just a few feet away, and honestly—it’s kind of wild how normal that’s become. Between garage‑door living and packed schedules, it’s no wonder we’re waving at neighbors we couldn’t name if our lives depended on it. This is a reminder that real community doesn’t magically appear anymore; it grows slowly, on purpose, with tiny m...

Holiday cheer meets holiday boundaries in Brant’s original song, “Get Out.” 🎄🔔 It’s the perfect festive anthem for those guests who just don’t know when to leave—complete with jingle bells, polite hints, and a tongue‑in‑cheek threat to call the cops. Click PLAY to listen!

Harvard says asking for advice makes you look smarter—but Brant isn’t buying it. After all, nothing says “genius” like wandering AutoZone or Home Depot looking lost while internally begging for help with car parts or power tools. Sherri’s with him on this one, proving that sometimes “competence” is just a fancy word for “I still don’t know what I’m doing.”

When floodwaters rise, so do opportunities for God’s people to show His love in action. In Lynden, Samaritan’s Purse—led on the ground by Jacob—is once again stepping into the gap, just as they did in 2021, to serve families facing heartbreaking loss. With teams removing damaged belongings, offering prayers, and staying ready for the long haul, their presence is a reminder that hope is stronger th...

Emile and her 2 kids had to leave their home recently after a mold exposure left them with ongoing health issues. Emilie's friend Amy was filled with compassion for her story and has been desperately trying to find a way to help Emilie breathe easier this Christmas season.  Thanks to Amy for nominating and for our friends at Walton Beverage and WRS for blessing Emilie this Christmas. Emilie will r...

Christmas is more than twinkling lights, festive songs and family gatherings. It’s a season to draw closer to God and to one another. For couples, creating faith-centered traditions can transform December into a time of spiritual connection and intentional love. Whether it’s lighting a candle each night while offering prayers of gratitude, sending Scripture-inspired messages of encouragement, or e...

Nathan is an aspiring pastor and soon to be dad who has been working tirelessly sometimes 7 days a week to provide for his family. Even through setbacks and financial struggles, Nathan and his wife Jenna trust in God to provide for all their needs. We had to let go of our house, our car, and some of our belongings to move back with family here. He's been working hard day and night...even through a...

Christmas is busy. Like, “where did I put the scissors, and why is the tape stuck to the cat” busy. Brant and Sherri know this all too well, which is why Brant grabbed his acoustic guitar and wrote the ultimate holiday anthem: “Get Me Some Presents.” It starts off sounding like a heartfelt reminder about slowing down during the season… and then takes a sharp left turn. Honestly, it’s the kind of s...

Words carry weight. They can either tear down or build up, curse or bless. Brant and Sherri remind us of the incredible opportunity we have to add value through our speech. Instead of defaulting to criticism or negativity, we can cultivate a heart that is ready to bless others with kindness. Brant points to Proverbs 31, where it says that the virtuous woman speaks with the “law of kindness” on her...

Ready to kick off the holidays in style? The Christmas Gifts Expo in Chilliwack is the ultimate weekend of photo ops, stocking stuffers, and twinkling décor — all for just five bucks. With cheerful elves, gorgeous decorations, and a chance to give back to the local food bank, it’s the kind of event that fills your heart as much as your shopping bags. Click PLAY for Lynette's conversation with Shar...

Since 1991, Lynden’s Northwest Lighted Christmas Parade has been the ultimate small-town kickoff to the holiday season — think twinkling floats, marching bands, and even farm equipment decked out in Christmas lights. This year’s celebration on Saturday, December 6th promises all the magic, plus daytime fun like Elf on the Shelf adventures, Santa photos, and free hot chocolate to keep you cozy. Rai...

This Saturday, Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham is hosting “Drive for Joy” — a simple way for all of us to spread warmth and kindness. From noon to 2 PM, you can swing by with coats, gloves, or even hand warmers to help neighbors who need them most. It’s a chance to live out Christ’s love in a practical way, reminding us that giving joy is just as important as receiving it. Meet Marv while you're...

When I think about peace and joy, I don’t see them as distant ideals we’ll never reach—I see them as promises we’re invited to live into right now. Sherri's uncle’s words have stuck with me: peace is joy resting, and joy is peace dancing—and I believe that staying connected to God makes those promises real, giving us a pervasive sense of wellbeing no matter what life throws our way. Click PLAY for...

While Sierra was working through her battle with addiction, her mother Ronda was the rock she leaned on. She has always supported me, and she's always been there for me. Even when she's struggling, she doesn't show it or tell anybody, she just keeps pushing. I just appreciate everything she does because without her my son wouldn't have a place to live and I just wouldn't have the support that I ge...

As an RN who cares for other cancer patients, Shyloh understands what her patients are going through firsthand as she recently was diagnosed with aggressive rectal colon cancer. Her coworker Mary was deeply touched by her situation and nominated Shyloh to receive a Christmas Blessing so she can receive some relief and also help make this a happy and worry-free Christmas for her kids. Big thank you...

In a world that often feels loud with judgment and quick to condemn, the quiet voice of grace can seem absent. Brant is reflecting on a book by Kirsten Powers—he hasn't read it so he's not endorsing it—highlighting its central theme: grace, and how desperately our culture needs it. Kirsten describes grace as giving other people space to not be you.  Scripture tells us that grace is not just a theo...

When Richard Dawkins, one of the world’s most outspoken atheists, scoffs at the idea of God working through “bronze age, camel herders from the Middle East,” he unintentionally highlights a theme that runs like a thread through Scripture. Brant takes this very skepticism and turns it into a powerful reminder: God’s story is filled with unlikely heroes. From Galilee—an obscure and overlooked corner...

I just read something that said 50% of children in America will experience their parents' divorce this holiday season. The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but for parents navigating divorce and co-parenting, they can feel complicated and heavy. Many of us know the ache of putting on a brave smile while our kids bounce between households, trying to give them the magic of Christmas or T...

We’ve all had those moments when life feels like it’s keeping score—late fees, deadlines, rules that don’t bend. Brant shares a story from Phillip Yancey about being nearly an hour late to return a rental car in Los Angeles, and most of us can already feel the sting of the penalty coming. But instead of a fine, the Hertz desk clerk smiled and explained there was a “grace period.” No charge. No pun...

What if our deepest longing wasn’t to escape this world—but to live in it with heaven in view? Phil Wickham shares with Lynette the inspiration behind his new album Song of the Saints and the powerful message of “Homesick for Heaven.” Rooted in childhood wonder, spiritual legacy, and the joy of watching his children grow, we're invited to embrace a faith that looks upward while living fully right...