SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

"God doesn't want you in a state of anxiety or apprehension or uncertainty about where you stand with Him. You can know that you will spend eternity with God." ~Lee Strobel It was a cerebral endeavor at first... and then Truth traveled south, straight through the muscles of doubt and into the major arteries of his heart. He's a journalist who investigated Christianity and discovered it to be the s...

It's fitting that Firwood Farm Alpacas is nestled in the heart of the Puyallup Valley... because there, alpacas who've been abandoned or whose humans just can't take care of them anymore due to extenuating life circumstances, find new people to love and new families to bond with. Leanna Stidham, an alpaca rescuer, is our special guest today- yay! Join Leanna, Erica, and Steve for a conversation ab...

I played "King of the jungle" on cassette and sang along at the top of my lungs when it popped on the radio. When our family took a big leap of faith, I remember downloading "Saddle up your horses" on my phone and it filled me with the courage I needed to blaze that new trail. When my kids were toddlers, we'd jump in the waves together. I'd hold tightly to their little hands and sing, "Hold on to...

"Grief is love with no place to go." Our special guest today experienced a tremendous loss in her life and found a way to pour out that love, stored over a lifetime, into so many precious people and adoptable pets across the northwest. Alex Frazier, Founder of Paws With Cause, is here today! Join Alix, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about how you can blend art, people, and pets as beautifully...

Paul Sewald is a relief pitcher for the Mariners so it’s super fitting that he and his wife Molly are providing relief to families in Seattle who are struggling right now. #37 is our special guest today! Join Paul, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about how Seattle has embraced #37 and his family, how they’re giving back to the community one strikeout at a time, advice for kids with big dreams,...

Sit down with someone you love at Salt & Iron, Fire & the Feast, Bar Dojo, or any of the wonderful eating establishments he owns, and you'll enjoy a really good meal. Sit down with the chef himself and you'll hear his heart for the Edmonds community. Restauranter Shubert Ho is our special guest today! Join Shubert, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about giving back to our heroes... and...

"Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." ~Romans 12:12-13 Tragedy, inflation, and war are just some of the tentacles sneaking into our newsfeeds this summer, throwing our plans overboard... and threatening to harm our sense of wellbeing. After so many stings, our human...

"God is everywhere. He's working and moving everywhere all over the world." ~Cathy Herholdt, Senior Communications Director for World Concern Jump in the Jeep with us and remember your sunscreen and snacks... because we're traveling all the way to THE END OF THE ROAD today! Our esteemed guide on this journey is Cathy Herholdt from our sister ministry World Concern. Every patch of earth is a constr...

"Invest in someone's happiness today." ~Beth Ann's Grandma Summer is the sweetest season for the senses... It smells like freshly cut grass. It looks like a perfectly blue sky with a yellow paint splash of a seaplane drifting by. It feels like sunshine on your face. And for one precious family, it tastes like a peach milkshake. Beth Ann Smith is our special guest today! Join Beth Ann, Erica, and S...

The words of Psalm 23 come to life at CRISTA Camps, and souls slow down... Find out why as we catch up with Erik from CRISTA Camps!

"God has been taking care of us every step of the way." ~Coach Joe Kennedy He was the football coach at Bremerton High School who made news for praying on the 50-yard line. And this week, he won a battle that he and his family have been fighting for 7 years. The Supreme Court has ruled that Joe Kennedy could in fact legally pray on the field! Coach Joe is our very special guest today on SPIRIT 105...

When the water rolls out, the treasures roll in! We've seen some of the lowest tides in years across Puget Sound this June, so we reached out to Jonathan Robinson, the program coordinator for WSU's Beach Watchers, for all the cool 411. Join Jonathan, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about some of the wonderful things you could see during low tides this summer. Oh, and wait... what can a sea sta...

Sooooo, Brant has a theory on why we forget names. It might come off as a little harsh, but it just might be true. What do you think? Listen and leave your comments below!

Julie Garner is a mom on a quest to slay the dragon of distracted driving. She is the heart behind the Hunter Garner Scholarship and Project Yellow Light, a campaign that harnesses the power of words, creativity, all media, and peer-to-peer conversation to put an end to the toxic combination of texting and driving. Join Julie, Erica, and Steve for a conversation that will inspire you to search for...

Join Officer Matthew Mishler from the Marysville Police Department and Erica for a smile today!

Jim Shea from CRISTA Senior Living shares how they are Catching the Spirit by sharing the hope of Jesus with their residents. Listen below for hope & joy!

If your vacation plans are up in the air right now because of the recent flight cancellations and crew shortages, we are here with an assist. Perry Cooper from SeaTac is our special guest today. Join Perry, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about how to navigate the airport this week and into this summer. Click PLAY to get all the 411!

A devastating earthquake shook Afghanistan yesterday injuring over 1500 people and extinguishing over 1000 lives. We are asking Jesus, Who is the Light of the world, to shine upon Afghanistan. Katie Toop from our sister ministry World Concern once made her home among the Afghans and has a huge heart for them. Join Katie, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about the people of Afghanistan and how w...

Congratulations to Keith for winning our Backyard Revamp courtesy of JC Contractors & Renovations LLC.

He was a cold-case homicide detective and a skeptic about faith... until he found evidence to believe in Jesus Christ. Author Jim Wallace has been featured on Dateline and he is our special guest today on SPIRIT 105.3! Join Jim, Erica, and Steve for a fascinating conversation about why Christianity is a cold case and how that simple fact is life changing. Click PLAY for a deep dive into what we be...

A new study says Washington is the #1 state in America for millennials. Jill Gonzalez from WalletHub is our special guest today. Join Jill and Erica for a mini chat about why the Evergreen State is a place where millennials are thriving! Click PLAY to find out how many careers a millennial will pursue in a lifetime!

"The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength." ~Psalm 23 Souls slow down at Miracle Ranch... the words of psalm 23 come to life at CRISTA Camps. There, on the backs of horses, in the fresh air, on the high ropes, and in a canoe on Horseshoe Lake... you can hear God's voice above the noise of everyday...

Congratulations to Carmen for winning the grand prize from our Dad Knows Best campaign! Listen to the wise words her dad always shared with her before making any decision. Carmen will receive an Amazon gift card, a pair of Mariners tickets, and a bacon crate for her dad thanks to Haight Carpet & Interiors.

"When you find something sour, make it sweet. When you're having a hard time, that's the sour part. And when you make a breakthrough and find a way, that's the lemonade part!" ~Dylan Kuehl Dylan Kuehl is about to steal your heart. He is the first student with Down Syndrome to graduate from Evergreen State College... and our very-extra-special guest today. Join Dylan, Erica, and Steve for a convers...

Necessity is the mother of invention, so it's no surprise that an amazing mom from Seattle has found a way to make a difference during a nationwide shortage of baby formula. Jae Ella is our special guest today! She started a local group on Facebook that connects families who need baby formula with the cans that are worth their weight in gold right now. Join Jae, Erica, and Steve for a conversation...