SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

Lord, please give me eyes to see the people you put in front of me each day! It's my new prayer. Yasmin Hanby, my CRISTA coworker, sweet friend, and sister in Christ, is our very special guest today. She's here to share a God moment that happened at PCC. Little encounters of love are so BIG to the Lord! Press PLAY to hear a LOVE your neighbor story! You are Loved, E

Last night, something simple and beautiful happened for my friend Theresia. Her daughter wanted to set up a lemonade stand, and although at first all Theresia could think of was the amount of work that was going to cause her as a mom (relatable!), she still said yes. They figured the sweet spot would be from 6pm to 8pm, away from the heat of the day and as families in their neighborhood were arriv...

When it comes to encouragement, it's a slam dunk for our special guest today! Coach John Mosely is from East LA College and he’s featured on Last Chance U: Basketball - an award-winning documentary series on Netflix that follows the East Los Angeles (ELAC) Huskies and his life and family during the 2020-21 season. Best of all, he’s speaking at the awesome multi- sport camp goin’ down this week at...

Be inspired, love your neighbor, and HAVE FUN tonight at North Sound Church in Edmonds! They're so happy to be part of the Art Walk that happens on the third Thursday of each month. Come and meet Ellen Janes, a talented textile artist who blesses kids around the world with her masterpiece quilts and ALSO paint rocks of KINDNESS with the North Sound Church FAM. Then you can hide them around Edmonds...

Tauren Wells talks with Erica about starting the Church of Whitestone in Texas, inspired by Revelation 2:17. His dream? To build a loving, close-knit family in Austin where people can discover their true, God-given identity through a relationship with Jesus. Catch the details on his powerful song “Take It All Back”—and his uplifting book Joy Bomb, which shows that joy is so much more than a feelin...

Love is a noun AND a verb! Our special guest is starting a really good conversation in our community. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle and the Pastor of Calvary Arlington church. Jim Jacobson is with us today and you'll be inspired by his gentle invitation to think about love. Join Jim and Erica for a conversation about loving the way Jesus asked us to... and so much more! Press PL...

Put some honey on your toast - it's MAMA BEAR MONDAY on SPIRIT 105.3! But actually, this conversation is for papa bears too... and everyone... because it's about talking with God and not giving up on your dearest prayers. Join Julie Loos, one of the authors of "Honest Prayers For Mama Bears," and Erica for a chat that will inspire you to pray for yourself, to keep trusting God because we know WHO...

CATCH! Join Ryan from Pike Place Fish Market and Erica for a fun chat about one of our favorite Seattle traditions and how Tik Tok was like... we want in on this! Press PLAY to hear how the throwing the fish thing began too.

It's FriYAY on the morning show, Rooster Club, and our very own "bear and moose encountering" McKayla from the SPIRIT 105.3 promo team is here to share tales from her trip to the Grand Tetons. Join McKayla and Erica for a chat about camping IN THE WILD... and God's AWE-some creation! Press PLAY to whet your appetite for adventure this summer!

Convoy of Hope is on the ground in Kerrville following the disastrous floods. They are partnering with local churches to meet tangible and spiritual needs in the Name of Jesus. Join Stacy from Convoy of Hope and Erica for a conversation that will have you praying for the wonderful helpers in Texas. God is surely there bringing His sweet peace and working through so many of His children. Press PLAY...

Dr. Gregg Jantz, founder of The Center - A Place of Hope in Edmonds, was a cherished friend and a source of comfort on SPIRIT 105.3. We give tribute to a man whose life was marked by love, faith, and a lasting legacy of hope.

" I've discovered God and therapy is a really good combo. " -Chris Rend Dive into the deep end of the pool with us today! Chris Rend from the wonderful band Rend Collective is our special guest. Join Chris (you'll love his Irish accent) and Erica (sometimes her New York accent can pop out) for a conversation about joy, mental health, faith... and what love is like when one of your precious childre...

Bay Turner's voice will bounce like a sunbeam into your cloudy day! He sings the new song you're jamming to this summer: "PRAISE THE LORD! Praise is his LIFELINE! Join Bay and Erica for a conversation about praising the MOST HIGH GOD through the highs and lows of life. Oh and wait... Bay is an opera singer? Get ready for a Costco sample! And hold up?! How did he work SWIMWEAR into a praise song? P...

She is a star in track and field, a state champion, and one day I believe she'll be a Summer Olympics competitor - will it be 2028 or 2032?! Even the mayor of Mukilteo honored her with a proclamation! But I think my favorite thing about this girl is that she is a star shining for Jesus ! Kimberly Beard, a rising senior is our special guest today. Open up a Powerade and power up for a chat about ha...

As someone who deeply admired Dr. Gregg Jantz, I share this tribute with a heart full of gratitude. He was more than a counselor and speaker—he was a source of hope, rooted in his unwavering faith in Jesus. Dr. Jantz had a gift for bringing comfort in life’s hardest moments, always pointing others toward prayer, gratitude, and the healing power of Scripture. His legacy lives on through his message...

We are feeling heavy-hearted for the families in Texas whose lives will never be the same after the catastrophic flood. As we see the pictures of these precious little people on social media, I am so thankful that " Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever " (Hebrews 13:8) and that heaven is our real home... “D on’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in Me. T...

Talk about loving your neighbor...David from Good Measures Remodeling felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to offer his services to Trey who was recovering from a heart attack and needed some extra help. Click PLAY to listen to the full story below!

Erica talked with listener Steve from Kirkland about the search for Jonathan Hoang, a missing 21-year-old with autism last seen in South Juanita. Click PLAY for details on a community effort happening at 8 PM, urging residents to step outside and call for Jonathan. There is power in community and prayer - Please pray over Jonathan to be found and his safe arrival home.

Congratulations to Aalyiah, this month's recipient of a Second Chance! God had Rhonda and Aalyiah unexpectedly cross paths through a simple act of obedience. Here is what Rhonda shared in her nomination for Aalyiah: I was divorced last year (May 2024) and put my household items in storage with hopes of starting over. But the Lord said to me, "Get rid of it and follow Me." I had a garage sale with...

Every day I hear laughter, water balloon splats, and balls being hit in the yard next door. And I LOVE IT! Two little boys are living their best life ever - thanks to their amazing parents. My sweet friend and neighbor Ashley is our special guest today! Pour an iced coffee and sit with us as we chat up taking time to intentionally have fun and making messy memories. Also, you are gonna CRACK UP ov...

Brant and Sherri talk about the chaos and charm of July 4th traditions—specifically, the slip and slide. Brant has a list of hilariously accurate alternative names he’d seen on a parent’s blog—like "Slip and Chafe," "Slip and Jack Up the Water Bill," and "Slip and Kill the Lawn." Based on her own family’s experiences, Sherri agrees that every single one of those names rings painfully true. Click P...

The first time I met Katie Mathews was at the Washington State Fair. To this day, she holds the record for being the brightest, most joyful person I have ever met. What struck me was that Katie had the biggest smile at the Puyallup... even though she's living life in a wheelchair. Now, my sweet, inspiring friend has written a book called UNPARALYZED  and trust me... once you get to know Katie on t...

Get ready to smile… PEABOD is here! He’s a fantastic friend of the morning show… and he’s got a BIG life update! Join the Happy Rapper from Seattle and Erica for a fun convo full of meaning and sunshine. Click PLAY to feel like the sun is out in the PNW!

One of my absolute  favorite comments on a now-viral wedding video reads: "God is such a girl dad!" Let me introduce you to Kayla and Micah Anderson. Their simple but heartfelt prayer for their wedding day was this:  "Jesus, be glorified."  And wow—did He ever show up in a well-timed moment! Enter Lori: my coworker here at CRISTA Ministries. Like any mom-of-the-bride, she had a dream for her daugh...

Congratulations to Raelene from Spanaway on winning $2,310 in the SPIRIT 105.3 Secret Sound with her guess of "HULA HOOP!" Raelene's son was a hula hooper growing up, so she's gonna thank him for the inspiration by sharing a bit of the money with him! Who's she gonna bless with the Pay It Forward $500? Here's a hot off the press message from Raelene: "Our church is doing a summer BBQ and we want t...