Shine 104.9 Podcast

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews the Spokane director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Brett Gillen. This organization disciples and mentors positive moral values to middle-school, high-school and collegiate athletes and coaches.  

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer talks with Helping Captives founder and director Caleb Altmeyer about the non-profit, Christian organization, Helping Captives (formerly HRC Ministry). Including about their work in Spokane to help women leaving human trafficking, and their story of converting a former strip club into a headquarters for helping and healing exploited women.

Shine 104.9 host's Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer meet the new, local Salvation Army leader, captain David Cain. He provides updates on the various community services provided through this non-profit Christian church which serves the homeless, as well as a variety of children and adult services.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer have a conversation with retiring Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl. Craig has served for three decades, the last seven years as Chief. He shares stories, insights and perspectives from his thirty years of public service in the Spokane police force. 

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer, interview founder Joy of Second Chance Ranch Rescue, about her work rescuing unwanted or disabled farm animals and rehabilitating them to help heal troubled teens and educate children, from her rescue ranch in Spokane, WA. 

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews singer-songwriter Brandon Heath about his music career, his family and about how he came to faith in Jesus through the ministry of Young Life.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews singer, songwriter and grammy-award winner, Mac Powell, former lead singer of the band Third Day about his career and song-writing.

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward visits again with Shine 104.9 hosts, this time highlighting National Volunteering Month, and the local program 'Spokane Gives,' with the website: www.volunteerspokane.org . Which connects those wishing to give back to those in need through volunteering.

Host Lorenda Rae interviews recording artist Zach Williams, who shares some of his story, and about being a touring songwriter and musician.

Host Lorenda Rae interviews Luke Smallbone of the band, For King & Country about songwriting, their tour and personal life.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Focus on the Family staff member Jessie Florea about the Easter holiday, its significance, and how to make the weekend special for kids.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews comedian Chonda Pierce. Chonda opens up about her tour, her life losses and depression, and the hope and inspiration behind her decades of award-winning comedy.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews contemporary Christian recording artist and song-writer, Jeremy Camp, about his songs, life and spiritual insights.  

Actor Bruce Marchiano shares stories about to his lead role as Jesus, in the Matthew movie, The Visual Bible. (Part 2 of 2) 

Actor Bruce Marchiano shares stories about to his lead role as Jesus, in the Matthew movie, The Visual Bible. (Part 1 of 2) 

Guest Pastor David Asscherick shares a powerful sermon on evidences for the existence of a loving, Creator God.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews CCM recording artist, and recently Dove-awareded, New Artist of the Year, Anne Wilson. 

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews CCM recording artist Austin French. 

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews President Marian Ortiz and Vice-President Brenda Wright of the non-profit, Spokane, WA organization, HEART (Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team). Stories are shared of regional and national rescues of animals in crises, due to cruelty, neglect or natural disaster.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Rhondeen, who shares about the tragic loss of her brother at college when he was run down in a crosswalk by a DUI. And how in subsequent years, she gained the courage to reach out to the wrongdoer with forgiveness, and about the hope she finds in Jesus' promise of heaven.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer have an in-depth conversation with Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, hearing stories and insights as he retires from elected service after 16 years.  

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews comedian Jeff Foxworthy and he shares about his career, his family, his faith and his upcoming visit to Spokane in October 2023 as the keynote speaker for the Be Bold for Jesus Conference.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews U.S. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, as she shares about her public service, her family, her faith and other relevant topics.

Shine 104.9 Host Darin Patzer interviews regional reps of the youth mentoring ministry, Young Life. Hanz Leizen of South and West Spokane, Silas Rapp of Northside Spokane, and Carson Cramer of North Idaho, share an inside look at the work being done to reach out to mentor and share Jesus with lonely and isolated young adults in public schools.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Andre Lewis and Breanna Bragg of Spokane's Youth for Christ. Discussing the non-profit ministry's efforts to holistically impact and mentor youth aged 11-19 in the urban and underprivileged areas of Spokane, WA.