SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

When my husband told me what happened in New Orleans, my heart sank... this is now a terribly familiar feeling, isn't it? And then these words rose up in my mind and heart... "Be near, Jesus." That's my prayer for New Orleans and for us. Later, I texted our dear friend, Pastor Jess Bradley from Grace Community Church in Auburn, and invited him to be with us on the radio. I invite you to take a mom...

Well, hello there and welcome aboard Flight 2025. We're prepared to take off into a brand new year, so once you're settled, we'll pull away from the gate. Please take a moment and make sure your attitude and blessings are secured and locked in an upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should we l...

"People just need the opportunity to see that there is hope and there is light out there... and we just have to offer that to them."   -Pastor Dean, Evergreen Church in Bothell New Year's EVE is a great day to look back and see God's faithfulness and look ahead in anticipation of the blessings He has ahead for us. It was another beautiful Christmas season under the Evergreen Lights in Bothell. 45,...

Merry Christmas! This is the Christmas story - a reading with SPIRIT 105.3. Sit back and enjoy. Let the story of Jesus' birth soak into your soul this Christmas. Jesus came for you. What better hope is there! 

Daytona Danielson joins Erica for a conversation about her new cookbook, "Disney Frozen: The Official Cookbook: A culinary Journey through Arendelle." Not too late to pick this up as a stocking stuffer or keep it on the wish list for future. You're going to love this.

Join Erika from the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm and Erica from the morning show for a merry chat about the new baby reindeer and the special thing coming next year!

We love when the Salvation Army Band comes to the studio to bless us with their music. You are going to love this! Featuring special guests: John Opina - cornet Keith Almanza - trombone Eliana Koenig - trombone Jeremiah Davis - tuba

Arie Mahler is here from the Alderwood Compassion Center! They provide essential support to struggling families in Lynnwood, offering groceries, back-to-school supplies, Christmas toys, and the hope and love of Jesus Christ.  He may not have arrived on a sleigh but he did show up in a truck with a crew ready to scoop up all the fabulous toys you sent us! Thank you!!Click PLAY to hear about the mag...

Ben Fuller is here to share his faith journey, from his past struggles with addiction, and the power of God's grace. No one is beyond redemption. For anyone who's still running, what do you have to lose? What else have you got in your life right now? Jesus loves you and is waiting for a relationship with you. Click PLAY for more.

Maybe you've read some of her amazing novels, but today Karen Kingsbury is here to share a true story from her own life, her family's angel encounter. Click PLAY for this incredible story.

It's my promise to you to never shy away from talking about hard things and it's one of the reasons we're so grateful for the friendship of Pastor Jesse Bradley, who is here to talk about the recent tragedy in Wisconsin with me. 

Sandy inherited her current trailer from her mom and is in desperate need of some repairs. Her sister, Terri, nominated her for a Christmas Blessing this year as she keeps falling in her home. We are so excited to be partnering with our sponsors to make this Christmas Blessing a reality. Colin and Francisca from  Second Opinion Sewer are making sure Sandy receives the remodeling she needs to comfo...

Tannis, who has limited family and health issues, finds joy and comfort in receiving cards and listening to Christmas music. If you'd like to join the "Tannis Club," send her a card to the address below, we'll get it to her! If you already sent one, thank you for bringing joy to Tannis this Christmas! Please send your card to: The Much-Loved Tannis C/O SPIRIT 105.3 19319 Fremont Ave North Seattle,...

Michael Boggs, worship leader at Rejoice Church in Oklahoma, shares insights about his anthem "Come You Unfaithful ," celebrating God's divine grace and mercy.  This beautiful rendition shares the powerful message of God’s unconditional love, and reminds us that we can never run too fast or too far to get outside the limits of God's grace. No matter what you've done or who you are, God's grace is...

Pastor Dave from Sedaris Church took to the airwaves with Erica and Max, to spread the word about "No more airport Ubers!"—because who needs that chaos when community and love are on the menu? Pastor Dave shared his heartfelt journey from crunching numbers as an accountant to preaching hope after the loss of his sister, showcasing how the church is a refuge for those battling loneliness and grief...

Cannon is a little superhero. He is battling a stage 4 cancer, and his superpower is perseverance. He received many nominations for our Christmas Blessing this year. We are so delighted to be blessing the Pavlus family this Christmas. This to this reveal!  Thanks to the generosity of Colin and Francisca from Second Opinion Sewer, we are covering $10k of the Pavlus family's bills to help lighten th...

Cannon is a little superhero. He is battling a stage 4 cancer, and his superpower is perseverance. He received many nominations for our Christmas Blessing this year. We are so delighted to be blessing the Pavlus family this Christmas. This is the second conversation with Mom Judy on this incredible journey!

Cannon is a little superhero. He is battling a stage 4 cancer, and his superpower is perseverance. He received many nominations for our Christmas Blessing this year. We are so delighted to be blessing the Pavlus family this Christmas. We started by interviewing some of the family. Listen to this interview with Aunt Pattie as we get ready to share the surprise.

Jessee from Puyallup nominated her adopted Grandma, Billie, to fly home from Longview, Texas in time for Christmas! "Grandma Billie is an adopted mom to myself and grandma to my 4 kids. As a single mom, she chose to take my kids under her wing. Grandma Billie hasn’t been able to visit since last Christmas and doesn’t have the funds to come this year. My kids would LOVE to see her again. She brings...

It is the season to save. Santa Claus land. A time for Santa Claus. Sound familiar? Maybe we give old St. Nick too much static for the commercialization of Christmas. Maybe Jesus would say, consider my servant Nicholas. His life was not easy. He lost his parents as a child in an epidemic, but not before he was old enough for them to help him discover the gift of faith in Jesus. After his parents d...

We are so excited to share with you our second Christmas Blessing recipient. In this heartfelt conversation, Erica connects with Stephani, Randy, and Mary to share blessings and support during a challenging time. The discussion unfolds with their love story, resilience in the face of adversity, and the transformative impact of community generosity. We don't think there will be a dry eye, when you...

Barb from Barb's Pies and Pastries in Ferndale takes us on a sweet journey from cook to baking superstar! Fueled by her passion for sugary delights and a sprinkle of family time, she’s all about patience and persistence in the kitchen. “Mistakes? Pfft! They’re just stepping stones to greatness!”  Her peppermint donuts, birthed from a burst of inspiration from her son Ben’s commercial, have been a...

Jason entered the party scene at 17. After years in a cycle of addiction and homelessness, he was introduced to our Search + Rescue team. Today, Jason has been clean more than 10 years, is married, and is the father of four, and is in a church community that has “blessed [his] socks off”. Read Jason's full story at ugm.org

Jan Allen, a seasoned expert from Butterball, is talking turkey with Erica and dishes out the juiciest secrets for Thanksgiving turkey triumph! She shares some laugh-out-loud moments from frantic cooks, including a hilarious story of a new bride lost in a sea of family cooking chaos. Jan's here to calm the nerves of first-time turkey wranglers, cheering them on and shining a light on Butterball’s...

Rob and Teresa have been raising their grandkids for 8 years. The kids struggle with trauma from their drug-addicted parents and Rob & Theresa have given up a lot to step into the role of raising them. Their friend, Mindy, reached out to share their story with us and had this to say: "Teresa and Rob deserve a Christmas blessing for their incredible dedication to raising their three grandchildr...