SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

Sam's sweet daughter, Zoe, recently gave a speech on Down Syndrome, something she knows quite a bit about as she was born with it. Listen as she shares how people with Down Syndrome have the same desires and capabilities as everyone else and find out how one particular classmate responded.

Erica chats with Micah Tyler about the message of his new song, how God's promises remain constant even when life is challenging, and how he stays hopeful in difficult times. Click PLAY for so much more!

Cindy Tobeck, a giant pumpkin grower from Tumwater, shares her passion for growing the biggest pumpkins and squashes in the world today. She fell in love with growing pumpkins as a kindergartner when her family moved to an old dairy farm in East Olympia. For the last eight years she's grown them for competitions. Cindy, also known as the "pumpkin queen! " Click PLAY for more!

“Your life as a Christian should make nonbelievers question their disbelief in God.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer They’re saying it’s a miracle that this movie even exists. You can witness a series of real-life miracles when you go see “ Beyond Utopia ” in theaters, only TODAY. It’s a geopolitical thriller that chronicles the true story of how one pastor helped one thousand people escape from the oppressi...

Erica talks to Alisa Vitello, who organized an event called "I Can and I Will" run. It includes a 5K, 10K, and kids event and was inspired to create it after her daughter was diagnosed with a condition requiring weekly enzyme replacement therapy. Her daughter's bravery in dealing with her condition and overcoming her fear of needles inspired the mantra "I can and I will." Click PLAY for more!

Who’s ready to shake rattle and roll?! Steven Friederich from the Washington Emergency Management Division joins me again to talk about the Great Washington Shakeout , the annual earthquake preparedness event happening tomorrow at 10:19am. He explains the importance of the "drop, cover, hold on" technique during an earthquake, debunks the old advice of standing in a doorway, and gives details on t...

When things fall to pieces, we can be a relief to those in need. God has given us an abundance in life compared to so many. We can be a tangible & spiritual help to bring encouragement, comfort and a safe harbor of hope. Click PLAY for more.

Stephanie O'Farrell from AllMomDoes is talking all things Thanksgiving with me today, and it's making me H-U-N-G-R-Y. She and her husband decided to cook everything themselves this year, and wanted to do a test run to figure out quantities and test new recipes... and it turned out to be a HUGE success. Click PLAY for the Turkey Test Drive! P.S. Stephanie's friends and relatives were all pleased wi...

Erica spent time with Mark Hall from Casting Crowns , discussing his joy of being a grandparent, his love for family, and his commitment to his faith and youth ministry. They talk about his upcoming movie and the heartbreaking war in Israel. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in.

Nick Caalim from Life Center is organizing a fun community event called Sugar Rush on October 27th. It features decorated booths, candy collections for kids, and interactive scenes from popular franchises like Star Wars and superheroes. The event aims to be accessible to all, including those in wheelchairs- All are welcome! Nick is passionate about recognizing kids as a vital part of the church co...

Stephanie Nelson talks with Erica about the importance of pursuing dreams at any age, and how God can use our experiences and wisdom as we age. Having a sense of purpose and helping others are keys to happiness. Click PLAY for more! Guest: Stephanie Nelson, Author of Imagine More ~ Do what You Love, Discover Your Potential

Erica chats with Reed Haggerty from the Fauntroy Fall Festival . The festival was started in 2002 as a response to the fear and uncertainty following the 9/11 attacks, and providing a safe space for the community to gather during uncertain times. A wonderful story of bringing communities together. Click PLAY for inspiration!

Trey Kullman joins Erica for a conversation on family discipleship. He and a couple buddies have written a book that combines Bible time with video games and was created to help parents engage their children in faith-based conversations. This is a great option to stay engaged spiritually with your kids, and encourages your kids to grow the habit of being connected in the Word. Click PLAY for more!...

Carrie Kay, director of the Food Pantry at Life Center Church in Tacoma, has seen the need for food assistance grow since the onset of Covid. They provide groceries: vegetables, fruit, dairy, and protein to those in need, but it's also a place that's more than just food - they are offering hope. Learn more about their food pantry, food bank, and clothing bank stocked and ready to help those in nee...

We love a good love story, and Jenna and Robert shared their unique one with Erica, which involved a rescue of 33 rabbits . They discovered the rabbits living in a small hutch, and knew they needed to negotiate to buy them from the owners. The best part? This rescue operation happened to coincide with Robert's plan to propose to Jenna... Click PLAY for a wonderful love story! Bunny Rescue Website

Erica chats with author of " Surprised by Oxford, " Carolyn Weber. The book, now a movie , is a powerful conversion story about a woman who found Jesus at Oxford University. She discusses her love of asking questions in order to explore answers together, such as, Who is God to you? Questions are invitational! Click PLAY for more.

Victor shares details about winning $6,300 in the Secret Sound yesterday. He calls the win a God Shot!

Kim Gorney from Washington Kids in Transition spoke with Erica about their initiative to help homeless children in the Edmonds area. Currently, they are hosting a drive to provide about 600 bags filled with hygiene and toiletry kits to students struggling with homelessness. The kits include items like shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, razors, and sanitary supplies, and the teens are especially impa...

Congratulations Victor on winning the Secret Sound with the winning guess: "a recliner." This was such a fun call and he has the best laugh! Victor shares that he's going to use the money to pay some bills and to give to the homeless shelter. We are so happy for you! Click PLAY to listen to the call. *The Secret Sound will return on Tuesday, October 10th, with $525 already in the United Faith Mort...

My heart melted when I opened the Seattle Times and saw an article about people helping people in our city. I had the privilege to talk with Chris Miller from SDOT about the Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Snow Shoveling Program in Seattle. This is amazing - The program was launched in response to calls from residents unable to clear their sidewalks during winter weather events, often hindering acce...

Joy is a permanent sense of God's presence. Darren from We Are Messengers is here and talking about the importance of joy and faith in our lives with Erica. He shares about the deep sense of joy he's found in the last couple of years, and the power of witnessing the impact of God during their shows. Also, and we're loving this, Darren and his wife are in the process of becoming American citizens!...

Erica and Suzy are talking all things Crazy Hair, the upcoming True Girl event in Tacoma. If you've never been with your tween daughter, this is a must-go-to event, designed to foster connection and open communication between mothers and tween daughters. The event is packed with music, games, humor, and teachings of God's truth. Suzy emphasizes the importance of these events in shaping young girls...

Erica chats with Doug from See You at the Pole , an annual event where students gather at their school's flagpole to pray. It takes place on the fourth Wednesday of September (Tomorrow people!!) and has been held in 66 countries. It's an amazing time to help students identify each other as Christians, and serves as a springboard for them to continue praying and sharing their faith. Click PLAY for...

Here is part 2 of Erica's interview with Sally and Larry McNabb, the joy-fillers known for driving around with a giant giraffe in their backseat. Both Sally and Larry share their personal stories of overcoming childhood trauma and depression through faith and therapy. Their belief in God and their ability to reframe their thinking to see blessings rather than trials has been a gamechanger. Sweet S...

Seth Bolt from NEEDTOBREATHE joins Erica for a great discussion on the joys of becoming a new dad, and how it's given him a new perspective on life, and his relationship with God. AND, find out what the inspiration behind their song "Fall On Me" is!! Click PLAY to listen!