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Fish, Chips & a Side of Fate ~ Finding Love on Your Lunch Break!

by Erica Parkerson // Feb 12, 2021 4:18 PM
Their love story began at a little fish and chips place in Everett! Join our friend Cathy Herholdt from SPIRIT 105.3’s sister ministry World Concern for a conversation about how love can find you on your lunch break! May this sweet story of how she met her husband, Bret, remind you that God has a customized plan for your life… and that His timing is absolutely perfect.

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Tacoma Barista Receives $250 Tip!

by Erica Parkerson // Feb 2, 2021 2:55 PM
Courtesy of Samantha
Kalyn Snell… and the whole Tipping Pierce County community has done it again! Join Erica and Samantha, a barista at Espresso 4 U in Tacoma, to hear how she felt about receiving such a fabulous surprise!
Catch hope & encouragement from Erica weekday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

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Meet the Pastor Who Shares a Barber, and a Friendship, with Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

by Erica Parkerson // Feb 2, 2021 2:25 PM
Credit: iStock Images
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is headed for the BIG GAME for the second year in a row… and he’s got some powerful prayer backup from his friend,
Pastor Jon Purkey, a pastor in Kansas City, home of the Chiefs. They share a barber and faith in Christ and Pastor Jon even prayed over the 25 year old NFL star before the Big Game last year. He just knew they would win! Join Pastor Jon and Erica for a conversation about rising above the circumstances in the new world we are living in, overcoming fear, and what it’s like to speak into the life of one of the most successful human beings on the planet.

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Exceptional Teacher

Educator, Motivator, Role Model, Friend, Hero…Teacher.
Do you know a teacher who is making a lasting impact on their students by selflessly going above and beyond? We would love to hear about them!
This past year has been tough on teacher’s yet they have continually served our kids with so much grace, dedication, and passion. They deserve to be appreciated for all their hard work!
Each Exceptional Teacher will be on honored on SPIRIT 105.3 for an entire week and each teacher and their class will receive special gifts from our generous sponsors
Jenny Cookies! (Shh… and the SPIRIT 105.3 team might even pop by for a surprise zoom visit!)

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Hide Your Keys, Mask, & Money… in Your Messy Bun ~ Meet the SMUNCHY!

by Erica Parkerson // Jan 29, 2021 12:54 PM
Ladies of the world rejoice – the smunchy is here! It’s like a “smart scrunchie” and it’s making life easier for gals on the go! Join Tracey Aivaz, the Social Media Manager for Smunchys, and Erica for a funchie convo about the littlest lifesaver… the smunchy.

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TODAY ~ A Conversation with Micah Tyler

by Erica Parkerson // Jan 28, 2021 3:25 PM
Join Micah and Erica for a conversation about leaving your plans in God’s hands, his new song:
New Today, how God’s mercies are fresh daily like homemade cookies, pitching your tent on the idea of TODAY, extending Christmas due to COVID, throwing a birthday party for their pet guinea pig, Coleslaw (A.K.A. C.S. Chewis) who the family is already missing… and how pets enrich our lives.
Catch hope & encouragement from Erica weekday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

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The Cardboard Cut-out That is Feeding the Hungry in Portland

by Erica Parkerson // Jan 28, 2021 2:40 PM
Credit: iStock / Marius Auzelis
Mike Bennett is Portland’s Best Visual Artist of 2020. He knew the photo of Bernie Sanders was something pretty special the moment he saw it and so got right to work turning it into a work of art. That masterpiece (in addition to the sale of some t-shirts with the classic meme) are now re-fueling Meals on Wheels in Portland. Join Mike and Erica for a conversation that will make your heart feel as warm as Bernie’s potholder mittens.
We want to hear about the people and businesses you know doing good work and truly Catching the Spirit of kindness in the community. You can tell us about them here. Special thanks to Fellowship Home Loans for helping us recognize those in our community doing good.

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WEBINAR REPLAY: Tools to Combat Pandemic Fatigue

Have you been struggling with how to cope with Pandemic Fatigue? You're not alone! SPIRIT 105.3 Host Sarah Tay...

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Dynamic Mom/Son Duo is Blessing Pierce County Essential Workers with YOUR help!

by Erica Parkerson // Jan 25, 2021 2:25 PM
Credit: iStock / SchulteProductions
Kalyn Snell and her 10 year old son Michael were watching Tik Tok videos and they got inspired to create…
Tipping Pierce County. It’s a group on Facebook and you are invited to join and bless our hardworking frontline heroes with a tip. Join Kalyn and Erica for an inspiring chat about the community coming together virtually to make a difference in real life!
We want to hear about the people and businesses you know doing good work and truly Catching the Spirit of kindness in the community. You can tell us about them here. Special thanks to Fellowship Home Loans for helping us recognize those in our community doing good.

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12 year old Becomes a Pianist During the Pandemic!

by Erica Parkerson // Jan 25, 2021 3:55 PM
Credit: iStock / Sam Edwards
When the pandemic began last year, one 12 year old girl decided to teach herself how to play the piano. Riley Perry has learned how to play a new song every week since March of 2020! Gather your family and join Riley and Erica for a mini chat about what happens when you find your passion and start pursuing it wholeheartedly.
Catch hope & encouragement from Erica weekday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

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