Shine 104.9 Podcast

Host Lorenda Rae interviews Dr. Mable Dunbar, about the Women's Healing and Empowerment Network. Dunbar - a Spokesman-Review recipient of the Women of the Year award - founded WHEN after a lifetime of counseling, and serving women leaving abusive relationships. WHEN also operates a local food bank, an abuse recovery shelter, and men's and youth programs.

Host Lorenda Rae talks with former Maverick City Music artist and song-writer, Brandon Lake, about his career, his family, and his involvement writing songs featured on The Chosen series.

Host Lorenda Rae catches up with recording artist Tasha Layton, who shares about her journey from a worship leader, to being on American Idol and a backup singer for Katy Perry, to today being a touring Contemporary Christian artist.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews the Spokane director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Brett Gillen. This organization disciples and mentors positive moral values to middle-school, high-school and collegiate athletes and coaches.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer talks with Helping Captives founder and director Caleb Altmeyer about the non-profit, Christian organization, Helping Captives (formerly HRC Ministry). Including about their work in Spokane to help women leaving human trafficking, and their story of converting a former strip club into a headquarters for helping and healing exploited women.

Shine 104.9 host's Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer meet the new, local Salvation Army leader, captain David Cain. He provides updates on the various community services provided through this non-profit Christian church which serves the homeless, as well as a variety of children and adult services.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer have a conversation with retiring Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl. Craig has served for three decades, the last seven years as Chief. He shares stories, insights and perspectives from his thirty years of public service in the Spokane police force.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer, interview founder Joy of Second Chance Ranch Rescue, about her work rescuing unwanted or disabled farm animals and rehabilitating them to help heal troubled teens and educate children, from her rescue ranch in Spokane, WA.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews singer-songwriter Brandon Heath about his music career, his family and about how he came to faith in Jesus through the ministry of Young Life.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews singer, songwriter and grammy-award winner, Mac Powell, former lead singer of the band Third Day about his career and song-writing.

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward visits again with Shine 104.9 hosts, this time highlighting National Volunteering Month, and the local program 'Spokane Gives,' with the website: www.volunteerspokane.org. Which connects those wishing to give back to those in need through volunteering.

Host Lorenda Rae interviews recording artist Zach Williams, who shares some of his story, and about being a touring songwriter and musician.

Host Lorenda Rae interviews Luke Smallbone of the band, For King & Country about songwriting, their tour and personal life.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Focus on the Family staff member Jessie Florea about the Easter holiday, its significance, and how to make the weekend special for kids.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews comedian Chonda Pierce. Chonda opens up about her tour, her life losses and depression, and the hope and inspiration behind her decades of award-winning comedy.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews contemporary Christian recording artist and song-writer, Jeremy Camp, about his songs, life and spiritual insights.

Actor Bruce Marchiano shares stories about to his lead role as Jesus, in the Matthew movie, The Visual Bible. (Part 2 of 2)

Actor Bruce Marchiano shares stories about to his lead role as Jesus, in the Matthew movie, The Visual Bible. (Part 1 of 2)

Guest Pastor David Asscherick shares a powerful sermon on evidences for the existence of a loving, Creator God.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews CCM recording artist, and recently Dove-awareded, New Artist of the Year, Anne Wilson.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews CCM recording artist Austin French.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews President Marian Ortiz and Vice-President Brenda Wright of the non-profit, Spokane, WA organization, HEART (Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team). Stories are shared of regional and national rescues of animals in crises, due to cruelty, neglect or natural disaster.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Rhondeen, who shares about the tragic loss of her brother at college when he was run down in a crosswalk by a DUI. And how in subsequent years, she gained the courage to reach out to the wrongdoer with forgiveness, and about the hope she finds in Jesus' promise of heaven.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer have an in-depth conversation with Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, hearing stories and insights as he retires from elected service after 16 years.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews comedian Jeff Foxworthy and he shares about his career, his family, his faith and his upcoming visit to Spokane in October 2023 as the keynote speaker for the Be Bold for Jesus Conference.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews U.S. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, as she shares about her public service, her family, her faith and other relevant topics.

Shine 104.9 Host Darin Patzer interviews regional reps of the youth mentoring ministry, Young Life. Hanz Leizen of South and West Spokane, Silas Rapp of Northside Spokane, and Carson Cramer of North Idaho, share an inside look at the work being done to reach out to mentor and share Jesus with lonely and isolated young adults in public schools.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Andre Lewis and Breanna Bragg of Spokane's Youth for Christ. Discussing the non-profit ministry's efforts to holistically impact and mentor youth aged 11-19 in the urban and underprivileged areas of Spokane, WA.

Shine 104.9 host's Lorenda Rae and Dee Marie interview Ron Hauenstein, founder of the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFi). The interview touches on various aspects of the impact of fatherlessness on our culture and what one ministry is doing to help make a difference, locally.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Brian Kluth, director of a national ministry and movement called, "Bless Your Pastor." Brian shares about his time as a pastor, some stats about the amount of pastors discouraged and leaving the ministry, and some steps and ideas church members can take to bless their pastor.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Mable Dunbar, the founder and director of the local (Spokane, WA) ministry, Women's Healing and Empowerment Network (WHEN). Focusing around the topic of domestic violence and the path towards safety, healing and recovery.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews CEO Lee Arnold of He's the Solution Ministries about the annual autumn Be Bold for Jesus Conference, this year featuring Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson, Jeremy and Adie Camp, comedian Ken Davis, among other presenters.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Tamara S., founder of Haven of Hope Ministries. Discussing her work with victims of domestic violence, and her own personal story of being a survivor of domestic violence.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Christi Armstrong, Executive Director of the non-profit, World Relief Spokane. On the topic of the world-wide refugee crises, and specifically learning more about those refugees arriving weekly into the Spokane region, which countries they have left, why have they been displaced, what the days ahead will hold for them as they are resettled locally, and what we can do to help.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews the Director of the local Union Gospel Mission, Phil Altmeyer with an expansive discussion on homelessness, the issues and remedies from a Christian perspective.

Shine 104.9 Host Darin Patzer interviews Mike Capka, Development Director of the local Spokane non-profit, Spring of Hope. Founded in 2009 by David Opap, an orphaned villager from Kenya, today this ministry brings water wells, filtration and a job-training center back to David's homeland in rural Kenya.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews retired well-driller Gary Bartholomew who founded the ministry, Water for Life International. Gary provides an update since his last studio visit about the volunteer mission project which digs wells for rural villages in Guatemala.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Sheri Olsen, Executive Director of local ministry Path of Life in Spokane, WA. Which serves people through confidential pregnancy services and health-care, counseling and post-abortion recovery groups, and in the areas of gender-identity and unwanted attraction, including seminars and speaking to adults and youth.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews John Fazio, Vice President of Spokane's NBC Camps. A regional and international sports coaching and mentoring organization with headquarters in Spokane, WA. Aimed at instilling not only skills but also positive values, both on and off the court.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews representatives of the local NW camp of the Gideons Ministry about their international work of distributing Bibles.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews pastor Teddy Shupe and Chaplain Richie Brower, about the annual outdoor walk-through drama experience, Journey to the Cross, which is hosted locally in Spokane Valley.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Iris Argetta, an international staff member of the humanitarian agency ADRA, with a special focus on Ukraine.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews guitarist Mike Shoytzer of the band, Mercy Me.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews singer/songwriter Andrew Ripp about his music and personal life.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews the founders and staff of the Spokane Dream Center, a church, recovery program and street outreach ministry. Also, an actor with the Behold Jesus Easter Drama shares about the lead role of playing Jesus.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview local Spokane pastor Volody Nesteruk, who grew up in Soviet-controlled Ukraine. Volody shares about his homeland, the Ukrainian struggle for democracy and ends with a prayer for the country.

Shine 104.9 features a podcast from Brig Jones of Gaining Christ Ministries, on the topic of The Big Bang, Science and the Bible account of Creation. Your faith in the Creator will be strengthened after listing to this podcast. Just one of a series of Gaining Christ podcasts which can be found on the Shine1049.org website.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews CEO Kim Kelly and program graduate Allisha Corley of the Spokane ministry Christ Kitchen. A cafe, restaurant, coffee shop and catering service which provides support and job training to women coming off of the streets or recovering from addiction.

Shine 104. 9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Melody Biehl about the local Spokane ministry she founded. Because There is Hope Ministry is a non-profit which provides housing for patients and families who must travel from out of town for cancer treatments.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews speaker and author Carl Wilkens, of World Outside My Shoes ministry. Sharing about his first-hand documentary story of being the only American who stayed behind in Rwanda during the entire1994 genocide, and the experience as a humanitarian aid worker, and the lives he was able to save.

Shine 104.9 Spokane hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview  founder, Gary Bartholomew, of the volunteer well-drilling ministry Water for Life, about the work that is being done to bring fresh water to rural villages in the country of Guatemala.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview Glendie Loranger, Executive Director of Life Services Spokane, and the MyChoice crises pregnancy clinics. A wide-ranging discussion on the issue of abortion, pro-life/choice and what's being done to help women choose life when they face crises pregnancies, and related issues.

Shine 104.9 Spokane host Lorenda Rae interviews Grammy-winning recording artist and song-writer Zach Williams.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews CreationMinistries.org Founder Russ Miller. Who shares about the debate between Darwinism, Religion and Science, as well as discussing evidence for the literal flood, and the original founding of America upon Biblical principles.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews "The Queen of Christian Pop," Amy Grant, about her personal interests, her family's holiday traditions and insights from her 40+ years of touring and music ministry.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews businessman Lee Arnold about the Be Bold for Jesus conference which he founded. This Spokane Conference brings in celebrity and local speakers, along with worship artists, to share their Christian testimony, and inspire attendees to be bold for Jesus in their lives and workplaces.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews recording artist and songwriter Pat Barrett about his songs and ministry.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane Police Senior Chaplain, Mickey Tuter about their ministry to the community and to the police force. Sharing stories about how they serve and minister in the moments of death, through their non-profit ministry.

Shine 104.9 Host Darin Patzer interviews Kyle West, CEO of Big Brother Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest, about the need for, and success of, mentoring children. Volunteers currently are being recruited and trained, there is a need - you can make a difference.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Development Director Sarah Hall of the local organization, Meals on Wheels/Mid-City Concerns. Serving seniors who otherwise might be often hungry and lonely.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview former TV Personality and current Spokane City Mayor Nadine Woodward about her work, her family and her life.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer invites Director Phil Altmeyer back into the studio to get an update on the homeless ministry, Union Gospel Mission Spokane.

Host Lorenda Rae talks with actor Kevin Sorbo about being a Christian in Hollywood, about his family, and about some of his projects, like Hercules and also the movie, God's Not Dead.

Host Lorenda Rae talks briefly with contemporary Christian artist Ryan Stevenson.

Host Darin Patzer interviews radio personality Ron Hutchcraft of the radio program, A Word With You, about his book, Hope When Your Heart is Breaking, sharing about the loss of his wife Karen, and how we can survive grief by holding onto Hope.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview Julie Garcia, founder of the homeless outreach ministry and shelter, Jewel's Helping Hands, in Spokane, WA.

Shine 104.9 afternoon host Lorenda Rae interviews Vanessa Behan executive director Amy Vega about the non-profit's work to protect children from abuse and to provide shelter and other services in downtown Spokane.

Shine 104.9 hosts Darin Patzer and Rachel Sumagpang interview congregational leader David D'Auria of the Spokane Valley Messianic Jewish Fellowship. David shares about his Jewish heritage and his embracing the belief in "Yeshua," Jesus, being the Messiah and Son of God.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview Joe Adar, Executive Director of Family Promise Spokane, about their ministry which provides shelters in churches for homeless families.

Host Darin Patzer interviews Dr. Donald Miller, international presenter in the field of alternative and preventative medicine. Topics include natural treatments from common health ailments to cancers.

Shine 104.9 afternoon host Lorenda Rae interviews Convenant Homes Founder Karen Fournier, about her transformation from her own addictions to today providing homes in Spokane for homeless and expectant mothers in crises.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Tami Haggerty and Gary Chittim of Waste Management about the benefits of recycling, and what happens to these items on their journey of recycling.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Major Ken Perinne regarding the local ministry of the Salvation Army with their seasonal Red Kettle ringers.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Luke Smallbone of the Contemporary Christian band For King and Country.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Grammy-winning songwriter Laura Story about her song Blessings, her book "When God Doesn't Fix It," and about her family and life.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews actor Kirk Cameron, about his life, his time in Hollywood, his testimony, and about the Be Bold for Jesus Conference which brings Cameron to Coeur d' Alene.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane businessman-turned-humanitarian ADRA India Director Weston Davis about his NGO's work in the world's second largest nation.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews guest Angella Southerly about the ministry she founded, Light a Lamp, which provides gifts of recognition to local heroes in the Spokane region.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews a Lieutenant of the Spokane Salvation Army, about their new shelter and the issue of homelessness.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews recording artist Matthew West.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Director Tyson West and Jana Roberts about the ministry which helps Adults and Teens leave addiction through their local, residential Christian program, including a student's testimony.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews area directors Hans Liezen and CJ Peterson about their work with the youth mentoring ministry Young Life, and their club work with local public schools.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews (former) Spokane businessman, Paul Opp, who on a mission trip, decided to start a ministry which serves the underprivileged people of Peru, near the headwaters of the Amazon River.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews pastor Danny Green, who shares his testimony of a life of addiction, saved by Jesus Christ, and the Recovery ministry Danny runs today in Spokane, WA.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews UGM Director Phil Altmeyer about this homeless ministry in downtown Spokane.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews AWR Radio President Duane Mckey about this international radio ministry which is sharing the gospel around the globe.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews HRC Founder Caleb Altmeyer about this ministry to women escaping human trafficking.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Ron Hauenstein, President of SpoFi, including a testimony about the impact of abortion on a family.