SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

Erica sat down with Daniel Frederick, the executive director of Coffee Oasis, about restoring community through compassionate youth programs and coffee businesses. They are a non-profit organization based in Kitsap and Pierce County, dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk youth. They run the only underage youth shelters in the counties, providing a safe place for kids as young as 13 who don't h...

Danny Gokey is like an espresso shot of encouragement! He's with us discussing his life, his new song, and a moment recently when he took a "leap of faith."

The Lord cares for you! ❤️ A few weeks ago, Makayla turned 18… and at the same time, her life turned upside down. Her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma began and since then, Jesus has given Makayla a new lens on life. She’s seeing everything with new eyes and He’s showing this brave young woman that He sees her. Makayla’s mom Becky is a teacher at King’s Schools, our sister ministry. Our awesome team...

Jordan gives Erica a follow-up on his recent experience of having his car stolen. What we know: The Lord provides lessons in faith in all the things that we face, where we can cultivate and grow our trust in Him. Click PLAY for the details!

We are so excited to announce our Love is on the Air! winner, Haley from Bremerton! She has won an overnight hotel stay at The Westin Seattle, dinner for 2, and a pair of tickets to the TobyMac concert! Through all 13 deployments, Haley's husband has gone above and beyond to love his wife. Haley and Sam are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary this Valentine's Day! Here is Haley gushing abou...

Once upon a flight, a zoo hero named Robin faced a serious dilemma when the egg incubator she was using to transport flamingo eggs from the Atlanta Zoo to the Woodland Park Zoo malfunctioned on an Alaska Airlines flight. With assistance from flight attendants and passengers, the eggs were kept warm using improvised methods. Click PLAY for the fluffy outcome!

Until we've personally walked in the shoes of others do we fully understand what someone is going through. Brant shares the significance of personal experience in empathy, after hearing a story about Lindsay, an oncology nurse who was diagnosed with cancer. She apologized to her previous patients for not fully understanding their experience until personally living what they went through. A powerfu...

Christina King, a mother of twins and brain cancer survivor, shares her inspiring story with Erica today. Six years ago, she was diagnosed with brain cancer. During her recovery, she returned to baking, which led to the creation of Bonnie's Buns (named after her mother). Christina loves being able to do what she does, and sharing her baked goods and creating a sense of home and love for everyone w...

Brant recently did an experiment to overcome his social awkwardness. He donned a cool t-shirt with a nod to Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre," and strutted his stuff to the gym, hoping to encourage conversation. Sherri suggests the gym might not have been the best place for such an attempt. What did Brant learn? Men don't want to talk about anything Victorian.

Today you're going to hear a story about a pair of gold shoes, but it's so much more than that. It's about a decision to give a gift that will keep on giving for a long time.

One Voice Worship is IN HOUSE! This wonderful local group of worship leaders brings the heart of their love of Jesus through their music. Worship is making much of Him, a lifestyle and a form of surrender to God. Listen in as they share their personal journeys to faith, with each having a unique story of coming to know Jesus. We are huge fans of these guys! Click PLAY to sit in on their in-studio...

"Let's focus on today and let God handle the Big Picture." ~Brant Hansen, Radio Personality, Author, & Fervent Dancer Erica and Brant Hansen chat about his latest book, "Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance." Find out how Brant can shimmy through life with a smile, even during hard times. Book: https://www.spirit1053.com/blog/save-30-on-brants-new-book-life-is-hard-god-is-good-lets-dance/

Special Guest: Malora Forrey CEO, Pregnancy Resource Clinic in Everett Website: https://www.pregnancyresourceclinic.org/ The Pregnancy Resource Clinic in Everett has an amazing baby boutique, where patients can earn points by mastering the learning programs, and shop for adorable baby items. It doubles up as a hub for the community to bond together and receive support. And that's not all! The clin...

Settling in for a chat with Jeremy Camp is like sipping hot cocoa on a winter's day - warm and comforting. We talked about everything from the ups and downs of life, his battle with anxiety at one point, to his epic new song, "These Days," which came from wanting to flip the script on the phrase "these days" and focus on the idea that we're all in the right place at the right time. God's got a pla...

Get ready for an inspiring story! Lauri McKinley from Aurora Community Church in Shoreline shares how the church noticed a need for shoes at their church Clothes Closet, open to kids who in kindergarten through 12th grade in the Shoreline area. They decided to collect as many shoes as possible and give them away. The result? A heartwarming success that showed a big ol' dose of God's love with the...

Erica chats it up with Lindsey Heaney from Tacoma Humane about their fifth annual "Poorly Drawn Pets" event, where people can submit a photo of their pet for a humorous drawing by volunteer artists, with a $30 donation. The drawings are posted on the event's Facebook page, and over 400 pictures have been submitted, raising more than $17,000 so far. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County...

Join Pastor Jesse Bradley and Erica as they discuss the highly anticipated revival at Grace Community Church in Auburn. Pastor Bradley stresses the significance of repentance and seeking God's presence to experience true worship and encourages us to draw closer to God. We're praying that the revival will transcend church walls and reach the wider community. For more information, text REVIVAL to 89...

Special guest: Tina Munger from Abraham’s House Charity Abraham's House receives 22,000 pairs of BOMBAS socks and is now literally preparing to be the Hands & FEET of Jesus! Abraham’s House Charity - https://abrahamshouse.net/

Tasha Layton is "in the house," talking about her new song, "Never," and how it's a reminder that she is never forsaken, and always safe in God's hands. Do you need that reminder today?

It was like a four-hour group hug for our heroes this Saturday! A winter clothing and food drive on behalf of veterans in need happened at the American Legion at 117 6th Ave. S. in Edmonds. YOU showed up with bags and boxes filled with love in the form of warm coats, blankets, groceries, and MORE. All the donations will bless the Hero's Cafe in Lynnwood. Erica popped by and got to meet so many ama...

It was like a four-hour group hug for our heroes this Saturday! A winter clothing and food drive on behalf of veterans in need happened at the American Legion at 117 6th Ave. S. in Edmonds. YOU showed up with bags and boxes filled with love in the form of warm coats, blankets, groceries, and MORE. All the donations will bless the Hero's Cafe in Lynnwood. Erica popped by and got to meet so many ama...

Get ready to stick your eyes on a masterpiece! Rudy Willingham whipped up a portrait of retired Coach Pete Carroll using $100 worth of chewing gum. Why gum? Because Coach Carroll had a habit of chomping gum during games, of course! This sweet masterpiece now resides on Seattle's famous gum wall, residing as an epic piece of gumtastic art. Stop by and check it out!

Voice Worship is a worship collective made up of mostly local worship pastors and leaders right here in the PNW, and I can't wait for you to meet our special guests Canaan Baca and Gospel Chidi. They are here to chat up their song “More Like Jesus” and they get such a good surprise!

“As a firefighter, you don’t drive by a problem.” ~Lt. Roger Webber Our heroes were on the move last weekend when it was freezing cold in Seattle! The Big Red Bus, otherwise known as a Medical Ambulance Bus (MAB), is run by volunteers from the Seattle Fire Department and Health One. Their goal is to take care of the people and they do it by offering hot calories, like cups of soup, a kind word, an...

Erica chatted this morning with Kellie Lewis, a superwoman from the Edmonds Food Bank. With the recent icy temps, the need for food assistance has skyrocketed. But, wait for it, Kellie shares a feel-good tale of a family that went above and beyond by gathering over 500 paper bags for the food bank to use! When serving 1000 families in one week, you go through bags fast, so this was a huge gift of...