Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold Scoggins called Erica right after he gave blood! Click PLAY to hear about the chief's experience, why giving blood makes all the difference, and how urgently this gift is needed right now! To donate: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate

Vanessa Benavente plays the beautiful role of Mary on "The Chosen," and she is our very special guest today! Join Vanessa and Erica for a sweet conversation about playing the important and connective role of the mother of Jesus, what it was like being with child during season 3, and how wonderful it is that these people who walked with Jesus are portrayed as humans in this history making series.

The sound of hope is ringing out across the Evergreen State with every Salvation Army bell. Join Colonel Cindy Foley and Erica for a conversation about how the Salvation Army is literally giving Christmas to families in the northwest this holiday season! donations: northwestredkettle.org volunteer: volunteer.usawest.org

Join Mike and Erica for a chat about road conditions and wait, what? WSDOT has named some of their snowplows? How cool is that? 🙂

When grown-up kids come home for Christmas, it's a joy and it's complicated! And that's why Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family is our special guest today! Brew a cup of peppermint tea and join Joannie and Erica for a conversation about how to navigate the complicated as you embrace the joy.

There are so many people working behind the scenes of the world's bad news headlines to do SO MUCH GOOD! Leah Hammon is the nutritional director for Homage Senior Services, which fuels the Meals on Wheels program in Snohomish County... and our special guest today. Join Leah and Erica to find out how they're making sure no one they serve will grow hungry this winter. Meals on Wheels: https://homage.org/nutrition/meals-on-wheels/

One family in Everett received a gift you can’t wrap this Christmas. But if you could, the label would say: “It’s gonna be okay.” Tunnel to Towers is a nonprofit which was started to honor Stephen Siller, a brave New York City firefighter who lost his life in a selfless effort to save others on 9/11. And that organization has taken a huge burden off the shoulders of Kelli Rocha… they just paid off her house. In March of this year, Kelli’s husband Officer Daniel Rocha lost his life in the line of duty. Now the mother of his children can take a deep breath this holiday season. Kelli and her sons can live on in their home in Stanwood, and make new memories this Christmas, even as they honor the ones they made with their husband and dad. John Huvane from Tunnel to Towers is our special guest today. Join John and Erica for a conversation that will inspire you today. Tunnel to Tower: https://t2t.org/

She says your kitchen table is the greatest ministry tool you have! Amy Hannon, author of the new book, "Gather and give," is our special guest today. Join Amy and Erica for a conversation that will have you texting a friend and inviting them to coffee at your home! Click PLAY for a conversation that pairs well with cocoa made on your stove and store-bought cookies. Amy's Website: https://amyhannon.com/gather-and-give/

Stop for cocoa and then stroll along one of Seattle's most festive streets this evening! The residents are closing the road for their guests tonight (12/14). Joseph Manalang lives on Candy Lane and he's our special guest today. Join Joseph and Erica for a chat about how this Emerald City tradition started and how it's going. Click play to feel like your hands are wrapped around a mug of cocoa and Christmas lights are reflecting in your eyes! P.S. Every other night this season, you can drive through and experience the joy of Christmas waiting to be discovered on Candy Cane Lane. :)

Zach Williams is in the house to talk about his brand-new Christmas song and much more! Pour yourself a peppermint mocha and join Zach and Erica for a "yuletide by the fireside" chat today! Click PLAY to do the Snoopy dance today. 🙂