SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

When grown-up kids come home for Christmas, it's a joy and it's complicated! And that's why Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family is our special guest today! Brew a cup of peppermint tea and join Joannie and Erica for a conversation about how to navigate the complicated as you embrace the joy.

There are so many people working behind the scenes of the world's bad news headlines to do SO MUCH GOOD! Leah Hammon is the nutritional director for Homage Senior Services, which fuels the Meals on Wheels program in Snohomish County... and our special guest today. Join Leah and Erica to find out how they're making sure no one they serve will grow hungry this winter. Meals on Wheels: https://homage...

One family in Everett received a gift you can’t wrap this Christmas. But if you could, the label would say: “It’s gonna be okay.” Tunnel to Towers is a nonprofit which was started to honor Stephen Siller, a brave New York City firefighter who lost his life in a selfless effort to save others on 9/11. And that organization has taken a huge burden off the shoulders of Kelli Rocha… they just paid off...

She says your kitchen table is the greatest ministry tool you have! Amy Hannon, author of the new book, "Gather and give," is our special guest today. Join Amy and Erica for a conversation that will have you texting a friend and inviting them to coffee at your home! Click PLAY for a conversation that pairs well with cocoa made on your stove and store-bought cookies. Amy's Website: https://amyhanno...

Stop for cocoa and then stroll along one of Seattle's most festive streets this evening! The residents are closing the road for their guests tonight (12/14). Joseph Manalang lives on Candy Lane and he's our special guest today. Join Joseph and Erica for a chat about how this Emerald City tradition started and how it's going. Click play to feel like your hands are wrapped around a mug of cocoa and...

Zach Williams is in the house to talk about his brand-new Christmas song and much more! Pour yourself a peppermint mocha and join Zach and Erica for a "yuletide by the fireside" chat today! Click PLAY to do the Snoopy dance today. 🙂

We are happy to announce our third Home for the Holidays Winner, Susan! After losing her brother, Susan is reuniting with her dad and his wife this Christmas! Here is what she said regarding why she wanted to fly them home this Christmas: Two months ago, my brother Joe was killed by a drunk driver. We grew up here, but our father, Chuck, moved to Arizona a couple of years ago. I’d really like to b...

Erica is talking to Marty Machowski about what Advent really means, and catching up on his family advent devotional, "The Light Before Christmas." We love this devotional so much - It's a biblical theme of light as a way to talk about Jesus' return to come. A beautiful reminder of what Advent is about and why we celebrate it. Click PLAY to be reminded of the return of the King!

Celebrate the beauty and magic of the holiday season during Wild Lanterns presented by BECU. Enjoy Sensory Friendly nights on December 13, 2022 and January 12, 2023 which will feature special low sensory experiences to provide a comfortable holiday adventure for everyone. Details: https://www.zoo.org/wildlanterns

Jennifer Tucker, author of the book, "Breath As Prayer," is our special guest today!

Our sister ministry World Concern is catching the spirit with their annual Global Gift Guide and YOU can be a part of making a difference. Your gift of a goat, bible, clean water, etc., purchased on behalf of a friend or coworker will help children and families struggling with poverty in different parts of the world. Here's how it works: Browse a catalog of various meaningful gifts you can purchas...

This month, Harborstone Credit Union wants to shine a light on the work at Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank. They have been serving the community since 1976. Everyone in the greater Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula area belongs to GHP FISH by nature of contributing food, money, clothing or housewares; by volunteering in some aspect of its operation, or by receiving services.

Make a Wish Washington just granted their 8,000th wish! 5-year-old May has been battling cancer almost her whole life. Make a Wish made her dreams come true by flying her to Disney World! Thank you to Valentine Roofing for helping us share stories of people doing good and Catching the Spirit in our community. Do you know someone or an organization sharing kindness in our community? Let us know for...

Get carried away without ever leaving the ground this Christmas season. A hot air balloon GLOW is coming to Greenlake! Join Eliav, a hot air balloon pilot from Seattle Ballooning, and Erica for a conversation that will literally lift your spirits! Click PLAY and you'll want to GO to the GLOW. 🙂 Details about the event: "Seattleites are in for an epic event! Have you ever seen a hot air balloon up...

Congratulations to Victoria from Everett on being our second Home For The Holidays Winner! This was going to be Victoria's first Christmas spent without her parents, who live in California. Her story is wonderful, including years of service in the Navy (she's now retired), a beautiful bond with her parents, and a story of deep love and adoption. Christmas has always been a special event for her fa...

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Get the "prayer ball" rolling with these 5 LEGIT prompts: WOW! UGH! I'M SORRY! THANK YOU! PLEASE! Riley Taylor is the pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Mount Lake Terrace and the author of a brand-new children's book called, "I Pray, You Pray," inspired by the prayers of Jesus and the Psalms. Join Riley, his lovely wife Bhritney, and Erica for an honest conversation about talking with God about ever...

Peggy is flying to Chicago to see her son John for the holidays! John has been faithfully serving as a pastor, and he and his wife haven't seen Peggy for 5 years! Special thanks to Gardner Roofing and Fischer Plumbing for reuniting families this holiday season.

Peet Montzingo is from Shoreline and grew up listening to SPIRIT 105.3. He has millions of followers on TicTok and Instagram, and written a #1 best selling book called, Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different. He wrote it from his experience of being the only tall person in his family of little people, and wanted to encourage people that if you feel different in any way, no matte...

Take a listen to this fun call with Erica today, as he WINS the Secret Sound!