Let’s talk new food and rides… and find out how the Fair team will be working hard to keep us safe this season. Oh, and TOBYMAC and WE ARE MESSENGERS are coming 9/20! Get informed and excited ~ join Erica and Stacy Van Horne from the Washington State Fair for a mini-chat today.

We retreat to where we feel safe. God is described as a strong tower. There is safety in Him and His safety is forever. He is never going to let you down. If you're needing to hear this today, soak up the full encouragement and listen to the full story below. #youareloved #safety #HeisyourRock

"It's helpful. Everything is portrayed to us in very serious ways... but comedy can help keep things in perspective. It's an opportunity to be unifying because unity doesn't move a lot of newspapers. There's an opportunity to have a shared experience and sit and laugh together." ~Dustin Nickerson on how laughter is essential Dustin Nickerson is a comedian originally from Federal Way (no third syllable please- Haha) currently living in California where the sun shines all the time... and a friend of the show! Join Dustin, Erica, and Steve for a fun and funny conversation about how he chipped his tooth, adult binkies, how laughter brings us together, and more. Also, Dustin is coming to Seattle and Tacoma SOON to make us LOL in person.

He's got a guitar case with an artsy cookies and cream design... and a talent for writing and singing songs that uplift the human spirit and point us back to God. Join Erica, Steve, and SPIRIT artist Brandon Heath for a conversation about the awesome thing that happened at the 9th hole of the frisbee golf course when he was a teen, a teacher who made a difference in his life and how it added up to Miss Frost meeting a famous rock star, a word of encouragement for kids going back to school, and wait... whose wedding did he sing at?

Brant shares an apology from a gentleman who was rude to a restaurant hostess recently. It is amazing. We have learned from him what humbleness and vulnerability looks like, as well re-affirming to make something right when we've done something wrong.

Truck drivers are integral into our day to day process of living. Have you ever thought about this? They deliver our food, our fuel, our clothing... Usually on long haul runs that mean separation from their families. We are THANKFUL for you!!

"We're the hands and feet of the people who can't go and would like to do something to help." ~Sil Wong, Empact Northwest Hurricane Ida was so strong that it made the Mississippi River flow backward. Still, whenever, and wherever disaster strikes, there is a team that immediately marshals and moves forward: Empact Northwest. Sil Wong, the Logistics Unit Leader/Operations Specialist for this team's deployment is our special guest today. Join Sil, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about where the Empact Northwest team is right now, what they're doing to help, and how it truly is a gargantuan team effort.

We continue to keep our eyes on Haiti as the nation once again reels and rises from a devastating earthquake. Our sister ministry is on the ground bringing help and hope to the Haitian people. When you give to World Concern here, https://worldconcern.org/, this is what you provide: •Emergency shelter for immediate future; eventually helping people rebuild their homes •Clean water, sanitation (this is a big issue after a disaster like this) •Cash assistance so people can meet their basic needs: food, medicine, etc. Join Efanor from World Concern, Erica, and Steve for an update on the current conditions and how you and I can pray for Haiti specifically.

Zach Williams is a rock star who encourages you daily on SPIRIT 105.3 with songs like “Chain Breaker,” “Survivor,” “There Was Jesus,” and “Less Like Me.” Now you can hear him sing LIVE at the Evergreen State Fair this September 2nd! Join Zach, Erica, and Steve for a fun conversation about fair food and rides, his new song “Heaven, Help Me,” and a word of hope for kids going back to school.

You can see breathtaking views of our beautiful city from the vantage point of the tippy top of our most iconic landmark. Join Amanda from the Space Needle, Erica, and Steve for a mini-chat about getting the new panocam installed and other Needle News.