SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

Need a little more love and sunshine in your world? Dozens of adorable dogs, cats, and guinea pigs from Florida are ready to start over here in the northwest. Hurricane Ian left them all homeless, but now it's time for a new LEASH on life. Brandon from Seattle Humane is our special guest today! Join Brandon and Erica for a conversation about how the animals are doing after a big cross-country flig...

They're calling it the greatest comeback in Mariners' history and our friends Madeline and Derek were there to witness it with their own eyes. Join Madeline and Erica for a conversation about what it was like to be at that heart stopping, history making game on Saturday in Toronto! Click PLAY to re-live the happy chaos.

"In Minnesota, it just shouldn’t happen. It’s like winning the Tour de France on a Big Wheel. You know, you can only hope, but it worked." ~ Travis Gienger, Pumpkin Grower Our special guest today knows how to squash the competition! Travis Gienger, a horticulture teacher from Minnesota, grew a gargantuan pumpkin and he didn't make one pie! He babied it on a 35-hour road trip to California with the...

"God gave you a future that's brighter than bright, So, follow your dreams and let your passion take flight! The sky is the limit and soon you will see, That you can be anything you want to be!" ~Ainsley Earhardt It's so much sweeter than saying "Happy Birthday!" It's something our special guest's mom always said to her as a little girl. And now, it's a beautiful children's book... #2 on Amazon ri...

"I'm able to go to Him with everything now. The downs are not nearly as far down as they were for me before... and the highs are even higher than any drug!" ~New SPIRIT 105. Artist Ben Fuller Sing it with me! "I'm a child of the Most High God and the Most High God's for me!" One more time! "I'm a child of the Most High God and the Most High God's for me!" Amen! Our special guest today sings that n...

It's a big day in the Emerald City. Our Mariners are in the playoffs and maybe they'll hear us cheering all the way in Toronto! M's Hall of Famer Dan Wilson has raised the Mariners' flag and now it's waving proudly from atop the Space Needle, Seattle's rallying point! Karen Olson, Chief Marketing Officer for the Space Needle, is our special guest today! Join Karen, Erica, and Steve for a mini chat...

Shelves are running critically low in the pantries of our local food banks, but so many wonderful people are still extending a helping hand up to anyone who needs one. One of them is our special guest today. We are delighted to introduce you to a new friend of the show, Steven Woodard from Volunteers of America, Western Washington Food Banks. Join Steven and Erica for a conversation about how he a...

IT'S RAINING IN SEATTLE! The 21-year-long playoffs drought is OVER, thanks to a team that refuses to give up and plays their hearts out every game. Tim Gaydos, chaplain for our M's is our special guest today. Join Tim, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about our drought breakers that will have you on your feet cheering before the first post-season second. Click PLAY to hear which song someone on...

Thousands of helpers are headed to Florida to support people recover from Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms in US history. We are inspired by people who run toward the danger for the sake of others. One of the many thousands of heroes doing just that is our special guest today! Ethan Forhetz from Convoy of Hope called Erica on the road to the Sunshine State this morning. Join Ethan an...

"He wouldn't tell us to cast our cares if we weren't gonna have them." #whoa ~Producer Sherri She's equally fun and wise... and her laugh should be a ringtone. Producer Sherri from the Brant Hansen Show is our special guest today. These two crazy wonderful people do their show in Florida where Hurricane Ian is wreaking havoc. Join Sherri and Erica for a conversation about trusting God through the...

His mama played the organ every Sunday... and she practiced on Saturday nights too. His dad was a worship minister. And their family lived across the street from the church... let's just say worship music runs in his family! Our special guest today has probably encouraged you a thousand times. Every day, Chris Brown, lead singer of Elevation Worship, leads us a touch closer to God with songs like...

Let them eat cake! It's a famous French saying... and I'm not sure it included dogs, but it should have because dogs have birthdays too! Dawn Ford from the Seattle Barkery is our special guest today! You're going to love her day job! Join Dawn, Erica, and Steve for a fun conversation about baking dogs happy. Click PLAY for a sweet chat about what happens when you find your purpose... and it just h...

"Even though I can't understand the why or the how, I do know the Who and He is present with us." ~Jordan St. Cyr He sings "Fires" and "Weary Traveler" and well, he and his family are on a significant journey with God right now. Jordan St. Cyr is our special guest today! Join Jordan, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about how God has been with this family every step of the way. Click PLAY for a...

The barn doors at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds are wide open today for animals needing sanctuary from the Bolt Creek Fire. Join Amy Craven from the Evergreen State Fair and Erica for a mini chat about how the fairgrounds have become a sanctuary right now for animals who had to evacuate from their homes, and how the community is rallying with donations of bedding for all creatures great and smal...

They call it the burger that made the Fair famous... Hamburger Myers is celebrating their 100th anniversary at the Puyallup this season! Sheri DeVore, current owner of the legendary hamburger stand, is our special guest today. Join Sheri, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about the burger, the history behind it, and the people who love it. Click PLAY for a hearty serving of community spirit with...

Keb is a search and rescue Labrador retriever from Edmonds who's been nominated for a national award: Hero Dog of the Year! He and his faithful trainer have taken on mountains, tackled blackberry bushes, and traversed through waist-deep mud together. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Hero dog trainer Suzanne Eshult is our special guest today. Join Suzanne, Erica, and Steve for a conversation...

Matthew West has a new song on SPIRIT 105.3, and it makes him cry... for all the right reasons! Join Matthew and Erica for a candid conversation about the new hit, "Me on Your Mind," a tale of two lists, living a life of gratitude, and loving the Lord with your mind. Click PLAY to remember how God is always thinking about you... and how when Jesus was on the cross, YOU were on His mind! You are Lo...

"The turmoil in this life is in 2D and God's economy is in like 10D! Man, if we could just look up, this moment wouldn't be so scary. If we trust in Him, He opens our eyes to be able to see." ~SPIRIT Artist, Jordan Feliz He reminds you all the time that "Jesus is coming back," on SPIRIT 105.3. And whether he's taking us down to "the River," or singing about who you are ~ "Beloved," or getting you...

Mr. Rogers said, “The best teacher in the world is someone who loves what he or she does, and just loves it in front of you." Our special guest today is Jenna Sagen, a wonderful educator at Grass Lake Elementary. She is so proud of the two moms, Jennifer Giampapa and Meg Heron, and of the community, for rallying to feed kids who depend on free lunch during the teachers' strike in Kent. Join Jenna,...

Jennifer Liggett Giampapa was making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in her kitchen when she had a thought that completely turned her routine on its head and set fire to her heart... with the teachers currently on strike in the Kent School District, who was feeding the kids who depend on free lunch? Shortly after making inquiries, Jennifer met Meg Heron and together, these two rock star mamas f...

"Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!" ~Psalm 34:8 She stirred up the love of God and a passion for food, added a bit of elbow grease, and cooked up something wonderful! Our special guest today is Irene Sun, author of the delightful new children's book: "Taste and See... All about God's Goodness!" Join Irene and Erica for a conversation about the highc...

He sings songs like "Stand in Faith," and "Love God, Love People," from his soul... and he simply does LIFE with gusto. Danny Gokey, daddy of 4, is in the HOUSE! Join Danny, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about the connection between summer boredom and gratitude, pool life with the fam, a deep dive into Jesus... the bread of life, plus a back to school pep talk! And wait, what happened during...

A survivor of abuse, a foster child, now a foster parent, a wife, a mom, and author of Fostered: One Woman's Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care, Hope is the perfect middle name for Tori! She shares what her life journey has been like; from living in foster homes, how her track coach became her dad, and all the way to becoming Mrs. Universe. It's a story of Jesus filling...

During the school season, we might not have all the answers, but we can seek the one who does! -Tara L. Cole Today's boost of hope comes from our wonderful guest, author Tara L. Cole, as we talk about the importance of soaking our school age kids in prayer... every day. Tara is the author of Everyday Prayers For The School Year and today we're all up in the business of what to pray, how to pray, a...

Think about the things you do every day: brush your teeth, text someone you love, drink a cup of coffee. Our special guest started adding one cool thing to his "everyday list" and it's about way more than baseball... it's about making friends and stretching the boundaries of your comfort zone. M's fan John Scukanec from Washougal is in the house! Join John and Erica for a conversation about how pl...