SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

SPIRIT 105.3 Moments

Welcome to SPIRIT 105.3. We are a radio station located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to fill you up with messages of hope, love and encouragement. Experience some of our top moments right here to add extra joy to your day. For more find us on 105.3 FM. Stream us online, download our mobile app, TuneIn or iHeartRadio app or say “Alexa, play SPIRIT ONE OH FIVE THREE.” Visit us online at www.spirit1053.com

Episodes

August 6, 2025 8 mins
Friday nights often involve pizza and a movie at our house... and that's one of the reasons our special guest today inspires me! Ryan Rasar is the new Vice President of CRISTA Senior Living, our wonderful sister ministry. It's so cool that he spends most Friday nights serving the Lord via Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. Join Ryan and I for a conversation about why he goes on Search and Rescue missions on FRIDAY nights, what it's li...
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What does it really look like to live without fear? For Jon Reddick, it all comes down to one thing—following Jesus. Trusting His lead, even when things don’t make sense. And today, Jon has a big reason to celebrate: his wife is officially cancer-free after walking through a tough battle with colon cancer! Through all the ups and downs, God showed up—bringing peace, strength, and healing every step of the way. Jon’s story is a beau...
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It's not just a lemonade stand, it's an opportunity to share hope with your neighbors.

Listen to Theresia on why she and her daughter encourage others to set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood.
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The Coffee Stand in Kirkland wears their heart on their sleeves... literally. They are joining the community effort to bring a beloved son home to Arlington. Jonathan Hoang is 21 years old, precious to his family, Autistic... and he's been missing since March.

Randi Manuel from The Coffee Stand in Kirkland is our special guest today. Grab a hot coffee - with a heartwarming sleeve- and join Randi and Erica for a chat about loving you...
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Ben Williamson is defensive dynamite... and SO FUN to watch on the diamond! He played for the Tacoma Rainiers and now he's third baseman for our M's! Ben is part of Fields of Faith with our Mariners and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Greater Seattle (FCA).

THIS SATURDAY, enjoy a great game, hear from our M's who love and serve the Lord, and worship along with Canyon Hills at T Mobile Park! Seriously! Make plans to come... a...
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"If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet... then He can use any willing heart."  -Nick Vujicic

Today, your obstacle has the potential to turn into an opportunity! Nick Vujicic is passionate about sharing the hope he found in Jesus all around the world... and he accomplishes this mission without arms or legs. Born with a rare condition, he wrestled through life until one day... God stepped in, bringing hop...
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In a world that can sometimes feel chaotic and uncertain, there’s something undeniably special about a child’s bond with their favorite stuffed animal. That’s where The Lost Stuffy Project steps in—founded by the ever-compassionate Randy, a certified child life specialist with a heart as big as a teddy bear’s hug. This sweet and soulful initiative is on a mission to reunite children with their beloved stuffies lost during disasters...
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You may have called the station and talked with today's special guest on the phone. Talkin' about our Lanna! She is our fabulous receptionist extraordinaire. here's the extraordinaire part: office cheerleader, birthday celebrator, smile maker, friend, and always ready with a kind word kinda gal! Lanna and her husband Jake took their daughters to see Anne Wilson, who opened up for country artist Morgan Wallen over the weekend at Lum...
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You are invited to SummerFest, goin' down at the beautiful CRISTA campus, home of SPIRIT 105.3, in Shoreline tomorrow!

Here's what's on the fun menu:
  • Classic car show
  • Bouncy houses
  • Climbing wall
  • Face painting
  • Hot dogs and cotton candy
  • Food Trucks
  • LIVE broadcast from the SPIRIT 105.3 booth - our street team and Erica would love to meet you and hug you. And pray for you! And put your voice on the radio! Plus, enter to win a
  • NINJA CREAMY I...
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Congratulations to Kristin from Bothell and her buddy, Tennessee, for winning our Summer Pet Spotlight contest!

This is what Kristin shared about her pup having fun in the sun:
  • Tennessee loves being sprayed with the hose in his pool!

Tennessee will be receiving a summer gift basket filled with treats and toys for all his pool days, thanks to Robert Gardner Roofing!
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Jamie MacDonald brings the joy as she shares her unforgettable baptism story—complete with a victory lap around a chilly Michigan lake! That burst of freedom and celebration became the heart of her new song, "Left It In The River".

She also gives the scoop on her one-of-a-kind bond with Lauren Daigle and their powerful take on Jamie's hit song, “Desperate.”

Press PLAY for soul-stirring inspiration!
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It was the twenty first time the REACH Ministry team had a chance to partner with our Living God in Seattle... the twenty first time God tapped one of His kids to bring a person on the street back to life.

Pastor Rich Simms is here to share about the man he met who was minutes away from death... and who now is very much alive and wanting to get closer to Jesus. So thankful for how the Lord works through Rich, his family and his team...
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Something amazing is happening in Seattle—and I can’t wait to tell you about it! Together for Seattle is lighting up our city with hope, connection, and a whole lot of heart, bringing churches and local leaders together like never before, and Matt Broweleit is leading the charge. This movement is all about bold faith, real stories, shared meals, and powerful prayer—reshaping Seattle one joyful, love-filled moment at a time!
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Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the wildly creative mind of Butch Hartman — the genius behind The Fairly OddParents and other animated favorites! He spills the beans on his childhood cartoon obsessions, his character-creating secrets, and how his faith fuels his imagination. Plus, Butch gives us a sneak peek at The Garden Cartoon, his newest adventure featuring talking veggies, life lessons, and a whole lot of heart!

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Pastor Jesse is here and let me tell you—he’s fresh off vacation and still riding high from his big win in the annual turtle race in Northern Minnesota! He also has some super helpful summer tips for building habits to stay rooted in faith during the busy summer season.

Plus, don’t miss his pick for the best sunset spot in the PNW—you’ll want to add it to your summer bucket list!
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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!

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July 17, 2025 3 mins
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 arriving home.

After setting up, Theresia ...
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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 PLU in Tacoma - hosted by FCA, the F...
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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 and spread God's love and light!

Pr...
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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 feeling; it’s a person.

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