Shine 104.9 Podcast

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Kitara Johnson-Jones, a Spokane mother who lost her son to a Fentanyl poisoning this Spring (2025). She shares about the crises and her challenge to mothers and fathers.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane Youth For Christ Director, Kevin Illidge. This non-profit, international ministry serves at-risk youth between the ages of 11-19 at their urban community centers, two of which are local - in downtown Spokane, and Hillyard, WA. This interview highlights what is happening at these YFC outreach centers.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer welcomes summer camp director Jeff Wines, of Camp Mivoden on Hayden Lake, into the studio. They discuss how he has seen Christian summer camps draw campers, young and old, closer to nature, and ultimately closer to Christ.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews David Frey, lead singer of the band Sidewalk Prophets. Learning more about the band, songwriting and thoughts on family and touring.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane regional Christian administrators: Derick Tabish of Valley Christian, Jeff Deming of Upper Columbia Academy, and Roger Gerstenberger of Northwest Christian. They each share about their programs, and the value of investing in Christian education for kids, as a way of passing along faith to the next generation. 

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer welcomes Union Gospel Mission Spokane's Director, Phil Altmeyer, into the studio. He recaps insights from nearly 40 years in this urban, Christian ministry, which reaches out to offer a hand-up to homeless men and women, through their shelters, meals, counseling and job-training programs.  

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer catches up with Chaplain Tyler "TK" Kern about his authentic faith community, called Home of Shalom, and the planned local Get Togethers.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Side By Side co-director, Ryan Tjelle, about a Spokane Christian ministry serving adults living with mental and physical disabilities. They discuss the opportunities and social activities made available, free, to this valuable part of our community.  

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer catches up with radio chaplain Tyler Kern discussing the loss of a pet, and the hope we can have even when we experience heartache on this earthly journey.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Greg and Marcie Holder, board members of Real Restoration. Through shelters, job training and life-assistance, this ministry works to rescue women and girls exploited by human trafficking, in Africa and Asia.