SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

All Kids Bike Kicks Off At Hawthorne Elementary! by SPIRIT 105.3

Does Duncan ever get dizzy playing the drums? Find out here! Plus, you’ll learn how he became a drummer, what he would say to the kid who wants a drum set on his next birthday, more about the new song “I Speak Jesus,” and what it means to him! Click listen to be encouraged today.

Bring Your DOG To BLOOM '23 & More ~ A Chat With Kristen From Tulip Town! by SPIRIT 105.3

Fred Hammond is coming to town and he is a Gospel legend. You do not want to miss this experience. Erica had the opportunity to chat with Fred Hammond and you will love his gift of humor, his incredible musical talent and the wisdom he has about how we are all looking for a moment to get away. This is that moment. Click to listen and then get your tickets for his show this Saturday!

Cyndi Bunch just had her life turned into a movie. One night her son Phillip asked her an important question. That question sparked this story and the journey they’ve been on as a family. We can all make a difference right where we are. Learn more about 5,000 blankets and why a blanket is so important. Listen today to have your heart warmed and encouraged.

Goonies House Guy by SPIRIT 105.3

I have the fun privilege of talking to someone who loves working with tigers today! Telena shares what it's like to work with the "cats," how unique each one can be, and how she ended up working with them at the zoo. They're doing everything they can to keep these beautiful animals off the endangered species list. Click PLAY for a birds-eye view into this fascinating world!

Why Scone Saturdays Are Happening At McLendon's! by SPIRIT 105.3

One 29-year-old isn't wasting a minute between now and his 30th birthday! This guy is not dreading it... he's using the occasion to celebrate the unsung heroes among us who show up so that others can heal and be well. Bryan Tsiliacos is our very special guest today! Join Bryan and Erica for a conversation that will inspire you to do an act of INTENTIONAL kindness!

There is so much goodness and so many gut-punches in life... and God is present for all of it. Blessing Offor sings "Brighter days," and "The Goodness" with TobyMac on SPIRIT 105.3... and we're celebrating his new album, "My tribe," and his powerful new song, "Believe." Join Blessing and Erica for a gut-honest conversation about the goodness and the gut punches.

This story is 100% guaranteed to encourage you today! It's about how the good you do returns to you, how an act of kindness can have an awesome ripple effect, and how taking time to notice the people in your circle can bring a whole lot of people together like a giant group hug. When Butch Marion rang up exterminator Rory McCarty at Walmart, the 82-year-old veteran and grandpa didn't know his life...

"Take that brave step and I can almost guarantee that as you open up your life, you'll find an incredible amount of understanding and grace and love..." ~Kristian Stanfill Hope is so often just one decision away. With the help of his God and his tribe, SPIRIT 105.3 artist Kristian Stanfill is living a life of sobriety and making new music that reflects his new life. Join Kristian and Erica for a c...

Ya gotta love a good moose story! Officer Severin Erickson with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is our special guest today. Join Officer Erickson and Erica to hear how he (and a few other heroes) pulled this off... literally!

She loves chocolate, coffee, and hoodies, so she's already awesome. Jennifer Ervig is a wife, a mom, a local pastor, a really fun author, an encouraging friend, and our special guest today! Join Jen and Erica for a conversation about her new book "Help! I'm Saved ~ a Field Guide for Those New To Faith." Click PLAY for an inspiration latte.

Patrick Holland's canceled flight from Alaska to Washington became someone else's miracle. Now, the father of seven continues to wait on a new heart and to trust the Lord with every breath. Join Patrick and Erica for a conversation that will increase your faith and touch your heart. Click PLAY to hear what hope sounds like!

"For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with Him the believers who have died." ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:14, mentioned in Brock Huard's tweet in honor of Dori Monson Many knew him as "the best friend they never met." Former Husky quarterback Brock Huard knew Dori Monson well... and he's here to remember the man who...

Our local blood supply is now at code red emergency levels, but you can be a superhero just by rolling up your sleeve! Vicki from Bloodworks Northwest is back to chat about how easy the process is and how you can truly save a life by donating your blood and an hour of your time! Click PLAY to get inspired to give.

You know her best as the host of Inside Edition, but she's also the author of a best-selling book about gratitude... and thanks to one of her viewers, a cancer survivor. Deborah Norville is our special guest today! Join Deborah and Erica for a conversation that will inspire you to be more grateful in 2023.

We're on the brink of a brand-new year and they're getting ready to celebrate in the Emerald City! This year it's pyrotechnics + A DRONE SHOW! Randy from the Space Needle is our special guest today. Join Randy and Erica to hear more about the drone show, the best place to watch in Seattle, and more! Happy New Year to you!

45-55 mph winds are expected from Olympia to Seattle today and that's why we're so glad Jenn Strang from Seattle City Light is our special guest. Join Jenn and Erica for some tips on getting ahead of today's windstorm. Stay safe! Helpful Web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/outages

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary Volunteers sacrificed their own comfort during last Friday's crazy ice storm to make sure the llamas, horses, donkeys, pigs, and bunnies were warm and fed. Diane Odegard, the founder of the sanctuary for abandoned and neglected animals, is our special guest today. Join Diane and Erica for a mini chat that will warm your heart like a heat lamp warms a stall! Click PLAY to...

Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold Scoggins called Erica right after he gave blood! Click PLAY to hear about the chief's experience, why giving blood makes all the difference, and how urgently this gift is needed right now! To donate: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate

Vanessa Benavente plays the beautiful role of Mary on "The Chosen," and she is our very special guest today! Join Vanessa and Erica for a sweet conversation about playing the important and connective role of the mother of Jesus, what it was like being with child during season 3, and how wonderful it is that these people who walked with Jesus are portrayed as humans in this history making series.

The sound of hope is ringing out across the Evergreen State with every Salvation Army bell. Join Colonel Cindy Foley and Erica for a conversation about how the Salvation Army is literally giving Christmas to families in the northwest this holiday season! donations: northwestredkettle.org volunteer: volunteer.usawest.org

Join Mike and Erica for a chat about road conditions and wait, what? WSDOT has named some of their snowplows? How cool is that? 🙂