Shine 104.9 Podcast

Shine 1049 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer interview Kutless band lead singer Jon Micah Sumrall, in a wide-ranging conversation about his career highlights, family, spiritual thoughts, and featuring a studio recorded live song.

Be Bold Ministries podcast host Joey Hoover interviews Shine 104.9 Chaplain TK, about the station's community service, outreach and worship events, and TK's life and spiritual perspectives.

Be Bold Ministries podcast host Joey Hoover interviews Shine 104.9 GM Darin Patzer, about the station's history, his life and career, and spiritual perspectives.

Shine 1049 host Darin Patzer listens to the life-changed testimonies of Benjamin and Romero, two interns (and graduates) of the Adult & Teen Challenge addiction/recovery ministry, in the Spokane region.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews listener Corey Pace, who shares his testimony of being raised in a drug-addicted family, street life, loss of a child, and the fresh start he's experienced in life after surrendering to Christ.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Executive Director, Phil Champlin, of The Hub Sports Center. They discuss the non-profit's programs and activities based around the mission of mentoring youth through sports, including annual events like: Dad's and Dude's Night.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer speaks with pastors Dave and Alice Darroch of Spokane Dream Center church in Spokane Valley. They share about their recovery ministry and the dramatic play they have directed for nearing 30 years each spring - at the First Interstate Center Opera House - Behold Jesus.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Bart Millard, the founder and lead singer of one of the most popular charting Christian bands of all-time, Mercy Me. He shares about some of the bands songs, and his life.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Ron Hauenstein and learns the latest updates from the local SpoFi organization which mentors men to be better dads.

Shine 104.9 hosts Lorenda Rae and Darin Patzer share a conversation with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, reflecting on her 30 years in public office. With roots in a small farming community in Washington State, Cathy rose to become one of the most respected and influential women in the US Congress. In retirement, she shares reflections on her elected career and leadership, as well as about her family and her faith, which included sharing Bibles and praying with many other members of Congress, on both sides of the aisle.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Monica, the regional director of Urban Youth Collaborative. This non-profit Christian ministry is a partnership between youth in local churches, and public schools, which trains youth to share their faith with their school peers and friends.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Grammy-winning, song-writer and touring artist, TobyMac, about his career, family, the loss of a child, as well as some life wisdom and spiritual insights.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Cory Patterson, who is helping bring Night to Shine to Spokane. Founded by the Tim Tebow organization, Night to Shine is a simultaneous worldwide celebration centered on God’s love for people with special needs. This event honors each guest as a treasured image-bearer of God in a joyful, welcoming atmosphere. Typically including a red carpet welcome, music, a catered dinner, special prom activities, and a crowning ceremony where every guest is celebrated as a King or Queen - just as God sees them.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews 4x GMA Dove Award-winning musician David Crowder, about his music career, tour, life and faith.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews the non-profit refugee organization, World Relief Spokane, with Executive Director Christy Armstrong. They discuss this world-wide issue impacting over 120 million displaced people (many of which are children, and many of which are facing persecution). We find out what is being done to assist refugees in this local region.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Metro Director, Tanita Maddox of Young Life Spokane. This adolescent, Christian mentoring, non-profit organization seeks to walk alongside middle and high-school students, to encourage and share life and faith with them, through on-campus interaction, clubs and camps.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews John and Karen Skoog, founders of Beyond Vision Foundation. They discuss the school this non-profit has helped to found and partner with, which feeds and educates 450 children in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Caleb Altmeyer, founder and director of the non-profit, Helping Captives. Caleb provides an update on the local anti-trafficking ministry's work of rescuing women coming out of trafficking, as well as the story of purchasing a local strip club and working to turn the building into the ministry's new headquarters for healing women.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews TV and film actor Kirk Cameron. He shares about career, family, new projects and about his bold walk with Jesus.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton, about his gold-medal winning career, his cancer journey, his family and faith.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews TV and film actor John Schneider of The Dukes of Hazzard fame. He shares about his acting and music career, about his personal life and losing his first wife, and about his faith relationship with Jesus.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Dr. Mable Dunbar, a Spokesman-Review newspaper 'Woman of the Year' recipient. They discuss the Women's Healing and Empowerment non-profit, which Mable founded, helping women and children (and men) recovering from domestic violence.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Becky Hessdorfer, founder of Mending Hearts Ministry in Spokane, WA. Becky discusses how out of her own journey of depression, illness and brokenness, including her husband's incarceration, they both found healing and victory, and today give back by mentoring young women who age-out of the foster care system.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews CCM artist, Hope Darst, one of the artists featured at ShineFest 2025 in Spokane, WA. They discuss her life and career, miracles and trials, faith and music.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer welcomes Covenant Homes and Resources founder, Karen Fournier into the studio. She shares about her 20 years of living on the street, her recovering and transformation through Christ, and how today she has founded a maternity home downtown aimed at steering women towards life and keeping their child, while providing a healthy and secure home and loving community.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews recording artist and PNW native Ryan Stevenson. He shares about his career, family, how he broke into the CCM industry, some spiritual thoughts, and about his music. Stevenson is a ShineFest performer at Riverfront Park in Spokane, the summer of 2025.

Host Lorenda Rae interviews Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson about his family, faith, business, and about being bold for Jesus in our culture today.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Kitara Johnson-Jones, a Spokane mother who lost her son to a Fentanyl poisoning this Spring (2025). She shares about the crises and her challenge to mothers and fathers.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane Youth For Christ Director, Kevin Illidge. This non-profit, international ministry serves at-risk youth between the ages of 11-19 at their urban community centers, two of which are local - in downtown Spokane, and Hillyard, WA. This interview highlights what is happening at these YFC outreach centers.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer welcomes summer camp director Jeff Wines, of Camp Mivoden on Hayden Lake, into the studio. They discuss how he has seen Christian summer camps draw campers, young and old, closer to nature, and ultimately closer to Christ.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews David Frey, lead singer of the band Sidewalk Prophets. Learning more about the band, songwriting and thoughts on family and touring.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane regional Christian administrators: Derick Tabish of Valley Christian, Jeff Deming of Upper Columbia Academy, and Roger Gerstenberger of Northwest Christian. They each share about their programs, and the value of investing in Christian education for kids, as a way of passing along faith to the next generation.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer welcomes Union Gospel Mission Spokane's Director, Phil Altmeyer, into the studio. He recaps insights from nearly 40 years in this urban, Christian ministry, which reaches out to offer a hand-up to homeless men and women, through their shelters, meals, counseling and job-training programs.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer catches up with Chaplain Tyler "TK" Kern about his authentic faith community, called Home of Shalom, and the planned local Get Togethers.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Side By Side co-director, Ryan Tjelle, about a Spokane Christian ministry serving adults living with mental and physical disabilities. They discuss the opportunities and social activities made available, free, to this valuable part of our community.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer catches up with radio chaplain Tyler Kern discussing the loss of a pet, and the hope we can have even when we experience heartache on this earthly journey.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Greg and Marcie Holder, board members of Real Restoration. Through shelters, job training and life-assistance, this ministry works to rescue women and girls exploited by human trafficking, in Africa and Asia.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Open Arms Real Choices Clinic rep Donna Hinojosa. They discuss the topic of women's reproductive rights and abortion, in relation to this non-profit clinic which works to support women facing an unplanned pregnancy, as well as aftercare.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer welcomes Salvation Army Captain David Cain into the studio to discuss updates on this ministry's work with the homeless and families and children in crises., and the purpose of the red kettles we see outside stores at the holiday season. Captain David also shares the inspiring story of being homeless himself, to today, leading and directing this non-profit charity.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Amy & Rachel, representatives of Sexually-Related Trauma (SRT) Services. In the context of their own stories, the three women discuss the resources and group classes offered through this life-changing ministry. As well as discussing the life-long trauma women experience from the loss of a child, whether through abortion, or natural causes, and the healing and that can occur.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews director and founder, Ron Hauenstein, of the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative. Fatherhood is one of the highest polled issues/concerns in many communities, including Spokane. SpoFI is a mentorship program, offering classes in fatherhood, life-skills, and providing friendship with other dads, in hopes of saving and improving the family structure of our culture.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews actress Candace Cameron Bure. Famous for her roles on Hallmark TV and the show Full House, Candace shares what it means to be bold for Jesus in Hollywood. As well as sharing about her family and life.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews songwriter Jeremy Camp. With updates about his life, a health ordeal, and some of his new music, along his journey of faith.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Executive Director Christi Armstrong of World Relief Spokane, about the Christian organizations work of supporting and resettling refugees in the region. As well as a closer look at this world-wide crises impacting 120 million people.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews songwriter and recording artist, Jordan St. Cyr. He shares about his life, family and career.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Tamara Schreven, founder and director of Haven of Hope Ministries. She shares her testimony of escaping an abusive marriage, encourages other women about healing in Jesus, and gives an update on the restorative ministry she founded in the Spokane region.

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane County Sheriff Chaplains about their role in serving the regional sheriff and police officers. As well as personal experience and perspectives on the character and roles of the officers who protect our communities.

Shine 104.9 host Lorenda Rae interviews Jerry Quinn, the man credited with helping save the Spokane Clock Tower. In the 1970's Spokane was preparing for Expo '74. Riverfront Park was being transformed, railways were being removed. Yet one icon of the old railroad city was saved and remains today. Here's the story.

Host Darin Patzer interviews Shine 104.9's new chaplain, Tyler Kern. 'TK' shares about family life, loss, his vision of service to the community through the radio station, and how we can use our  experiences with Jesus to encourage others on their life journey.

Be Bold for Jesus podcast host Keith Atneosen, interviews Shine 104.9 (KEEH-FM) Station Manager, Darin Patzer. They discuss relevant topics related to the Christian radio industry, as well as life's spiritual journey and personal testimony.

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.