A short, sunny Easter chat that turns tulips and weather into steady encouragement.
Leanna Crawford's Easter-week conversation starts with Seattle weather and Skagit County tulips, then settles into a quiet turn toward waiting on God.

Short stories of faith, hope, and local wonder.
SPIRIT 105.3 Moments turns brief radio segments into compact stories of faith in ordinary places. The tone is warm and emotional, moving from sidewalk art to UW athletes, Seattle weather, mission trips, and families carrying deep loss.
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SPIRIT 105.3 Moments is a collection of brief Christian radio conversations centered on encouragement, testimony, and the spiritual meaning people find in ordinary events. The show feels close and personal. Its strongest moments come from people telling stories in their own words while Erica gently guides the exchange with warmth, curiosity, and visible emotion. The range is wider than a simple inspirational clip reel. One episode follows Bri as she speaks about Isla, terminal brain cancer, heaven, grief, and Boston the cat’s comforting presence. Another shifts completely into Pacific Northwest weather, with Don Clapp describing a rare waterspout seen from Golden Gardens toward Elliott Bay and Magnolia. Pastor Ryan brings astronomy, engineering, astrophysics study, and Christian reflection into the same conversation. Rachel Harms-Millant explains Worldwide Sidewalk Joy, from plant swaps and puzzle libraries to a Portland yard with mini golf. The show also makes room for family humor, as Lana talks about sending her son on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with a carry-on full of toys. Tucker’s Stevens Pass wedding-ring story turns a small mistake into a community search. Tim Gatos describes University of Washington athletes being baptized on the shores of Lake Washington and the role of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ann Wilson reflects on singing the national anthem at a NASA rocket launch, her childhood astronaut dream, and her mother’s influence. Across these episodes, faith is not treated as abstract commentary. It appears in grief, weather, sports, parenting, music, neighborhood creativity, and the feeling of being helped at exactly the right moment. The pacing is conversational and emotionally direct. Listeners should expect clean, Christian-centered stories with open references to Jesus, prayer, heaven, and personal conversion. It is especially suited to people who want short bursts of hope with a distinctly Seattle-area sensibility.
Made for: For Christian listeners who like brief, emotionally direct stories about faith in daily life. It also fits Pacific Northwest listeners drawn to local voices, community kindness, and gentle encouragement.
What sets it apart: The show pairs Christian testimony with highly specific local texture: Puget Sound weather, Stevens Pass, UW athletes, neighborhood art, and family stories. Its segments feel like live human check-ins rather than sermon-style teaching.
Welcome to SPIRIT 105.3. We are a radio station located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to fill you up with messages of hope, love and encouragement. Experience some of our top moments right here to add extra joy to your day. For more find us on 105.3 FM. Stream us online, download our mobile app, TuneIn or iHeartRadio app or say “Alexa, play SPIRIT ONE OH FIVE THREE.” Visit us online at www.spirit1053.com
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A short, sunny Easter chat that turns tulips and weather into steady encouragement.
Leanna Crawford's Easter-week conversation starts with Seattle weather and Skagit County tulips, then settles into a quiet turn toward waiting on God.

Two Bible translators unpack Scripture's hardest passages, from Revelation's 666 to the Witch of Endor.
Live sermons with Easter-shaped urgency.




Luke Smallbone says faithfulness in ordinary tasks can reveal a person's calling over time.
On Spirit 105.3 Moments, Erica interviews artist Peter Burton about how Christian faith shaped his experience of anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, and music.
Randy James tells Erica on Spirit 105.3 Moments that Hopeful began during the pandemic, when depression and anxiety made him feel his dreams were dying.
Spirit 105.3 Moments pairs a promo for Willow Weston's book Collide with a listener story about Isla and her cat Boston.
A Seattle resident shares his eyewitness account and video of a rare waterspout (tornado over water) that formed near Magnolia in Puget Sound.
An interview with Pastor Ryan, a former astrophysicist, discussing his transition from astronomy to ministry and how faith intersects with science and personal healing.
This episode features an interview with Rachel Harms-Millant about the Worldwide Sidewalk Joy movement, which encourages people to create whimsical installations like plant swaps and mini art galleries in public spaces to spread joy and community connection.
Lanna discusses the emotional experience of sending her teenage son on his first mission trip to the Dominican Republic, including packing challenges and how the toys they brought were received by local children.
Tucker shares his frantic search for his lost wedding ring after taking it off while driving to ski at Stevens Pass, highlighting a community-driven story of hope and recovery.
Spirit 105.3 host Erica speaks with Tim Gatos of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Greater Seattle about seven University of Washington athletes who were publicly baptized on the shores of Lake Washington.
Christian artist Anne Wilson speaks with Spirit 105.3 host Erica about singing the national anthem at a NASA rocket launch, a full-circle moment given her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut.
A Christian radio show promoting a book on healing and discussing the Easter story with a music producer.
SPIRIT 105.3 host Erica interviews Christian artist Leanna Crawford, who calls in from Baton Rouge while on tour ahead of Easter.
A Christian radio show promoting a new book on healing and an upcoming campus evangelism event at UW.
A Christian radio show promoting a book about healing through Jesus and interviewing a feline rescue about a kitten shower event.
A Christian radio show featuring a book promotion about healing through Jesus and an interview with a worship leader about his role and Sunday routine.
A Christian radio show promoting a book about healing through Jesus and celebrating a food bank donation drive for National Flower Day.
A radio host interviews a singer about her new song 'Ain't No Way' and discusses the rainy weather in Seattle.
A Christian radio show featuring a conversation about a meal ministry that provides meals to those in need, framed as an act of love and service.
A radio host shares a testimony of leading a caller to accept Jesus and praying with her.
A Christian radio show featuring worship music, prayer, and messages of hope and healing.
A Christian radio show host interviews Matt Rourke about his faith-driven community service organization We Love Kent, which provides food and support to those in need.
A Christian radio show promoting a book about finding healing through Jesus, followed by a lighthearted conversation about nicknames and friendship.
A Christian radio show promoting a book on healing and featuring an interview with a Christian musician about his new song 'No Survivors'.
A Christian radio show promoting a book on healing through Jesus and a mother-daughter Bible event called True Girl.
Former Seahawk and current Fox 13 analyst Brian Walters discusses his excitement for covering the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, including the media chaos, reconnecting with old teammates, and traveling with the Seahawks broadcast team.
Former Seattle Seahawks player Robert Turbin discusses his transition from professional football to sports broadcasting and reflects on his lifelong passion for the game.
SPIRIT 105.3 host Erica interviews Shatone Martin, founder of Lifting Spirits with Helping Hands, a nonprofit that collects, refurbishes, and donates used medical equipment at no cost to recipients.
Christian radio host Erica interviews TobyMac backstage before his Seattle concert, covering grief, fatherhood, faith, and his new song 'Heaven on My Mind.' TobyMac discusses losing his son and his best friend Gabe, and what he imagines heaven to be.
A Christian radio show promoting a book about healing through Jesus, followed by an interview with a TV host about attending a Seahawks playoff game.
A Christian radio host interviews author Erin Lynham about her book 'Rooted in Wonder,' discussing how to find joy and wonder in winter through faith and perspective.
A Christian radio show featuring a pastor discussing the importance of serving and how God guides church direction.
A Christian radio show featuring an interview with mountaineer Brian Dickinson about his faith and survival on Everest.
A Christian radio show promoting a book about healing through Jesus, followed by a lighthearted interview with the program director about a surprise trip to Portugal.
This episode features an interview with Jason Gray about his son's battle with leukemia, exploring themes of faith, healing, and hope in the face of adversity.
A radio host interviews Matthew West about his song 'Dysfunctional Family Christmas' and discusses family imperfections.
A Christian radio show shares a Christmas blessing story about a single mom receiving gifts and a car, highlighting God's provision.
This episode features an interview with author/artist Jaime Jamgochian discussing her book 'Sacred Surrender' and her personal journey with healing, faith, and Lyme disease.