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.”

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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 every Wednesday night and Saturday morning at the corner of 3rd and Pike and wherever they are sent. 

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Special guest: Rich Simms is living out LOUD for Jesus with REACH Ministry and Hope is Alive Church in Pioneer Square in Seattle.

Reach Ministry Website: https://www.reachministry.org/

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!

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!

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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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 took the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine on the porch. With Spirit 105.3 playing loud and clear, she settled into a peaceful evening wrapped in worship music and the golden glow of a summer sunset.

And then, a moment of connection.

A neighbor, someone she had never met before, walked over and said, “I heard your music and I’m a believer too.”

Her words were so sweet and encouraging. In that moment, Theresia was reminded of how the love of Jesus draws us together. Spirit 105.3 wasn’t just music; it was a bridge.

Theresia told her neighbor about the summer backyard Bible study happening at another neighbor’s house. "She lives just a block away from me, but we’d never crossed paths until last night."

You can hear more of Theresias story in the audio below. I love her heart!

This summer, I’m thankful for open porches, open hearts, and the quiet power of a worship song reaching just the right ears at just the right time.

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 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Greater Seattle). We love them! Join Coach John and Erica for a conversation about how Jesus shaped his life and how the Lord tapped John to shape the lives of others... on TV and off. 

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Websites:

• https://www.fcaseattle.org/camp

• https://coachjohnmosley.com/about/

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!

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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.

Click PLAY to hear his JOY-FULL journey of him saying “yes” to God and his delight in the Lord.