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Welcome to PRAISE 106.5. We are a radio station located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest serving Northwest Washington state and and Southern BC, Canada. Experience some of our top moments right here to add extra joy to your day. Find us on 106.5 FM. Stream us online, download our mobile app, TuneIn or iHeartRadio app or say “Alexa, play PRAISE RADIO.” Visit us online at www.praise1065.com

Discover Jesus, Discover Pass Winner: Brylee
Last Monday at 3:50 PM

Thank you to Brylee for sharing how she experiences God in nature!

Click the link below to listen to what she had to say:

Walton Beverage is making sure Brylee is fully equipped for all of her outdoor adventures this summer with:
Discover PassBackpack coolerJournal study bibleCamp stoveCamp lanternDouble hammockOutdoor movie screenWireless mini projectorCongratulations Brylee! May you continue to look for God’s fingerprints in every moment spent in His creation.Thank you Walton Beverage for reminding us to savor the moments outdoors!


Brant's Take on Aesop's Fable of the Lion with the Thorn in it's Paw
04/24/2026

You think you remember Aesop’s fable—sweet boy, injured lion, mutual gratitude. But in this version, the lion doesn’t just remember the kindness… he comes back years later wearing a tailored suit, carrying a briefcase, and offering pro bono legal services because that thorn “really opened doors.”

It’s the kind of peculiar twist that makes you wonder why more classic stories don’t end with surprise courtroom representation.


When Your Story Matters More Than You Think, with Willow Weston
04/24/2026

If you’ve ever looked at the twists and turns of your life and wondered, “How could any of this possibly count for something good?”—you’re not alone. That’s exactly why the Collide Spring Conference is leaning into the theme Make It Count, reminding women that every chapter—beautiful, messy, unexpected, and everything in between—can be used by Jesus in powerful ways. With inspiring speakers, real stories from local women, and a night designed to refresh your soul, this is the kind of gathering that meets you right where you are and reminds you that your life has purpose.


Feeling Like an Outsider? You’re Not Alone
04/23/2026

Ever had that sense that everyone else got the social rulebook and you somehow missed the distribution day? You’re not the only one who’s walked through school—or life—feeling like an observer instead of a participant. What Brant shares here is a reminder that being on the outside can actually open the door to some of the most genuine, meaningful connections you’ll ever make.


A Race With Heart: Hills and Valleys 2026
04/23/2026

Hills and Valleys 2026 isn’t just a four‑and‑a‑half‑mile race—it’s a chance to come together as a community and turn sweat, mud, and a few fun obstacles into real support for a family walking through a tough season. With scenic views, balloons, bubbles, and every registration dollar going directly to the Bauman family (Jeremy was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, Autoimmune Cerebellar Ataxia.), this event reminds us that even our small steps can make a big difference.

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you’re helping someone else navigate their o...


Brant Hansen on the Soothing Sounds of Nature (Some Restrictions Apply)
04/22/2026

There’s nothing quite like learning that science says nature sounds can lower stress, ease pain, and boost your mental health. Lovely, right? Peaceful waterfalls… gentle rain… maybe a soft breeze through the trees. But when you work in the “sound business,” like Brant and Sherri do, you can’t just leave it at that. Oh no. Brant wants to help everyone relax by offering the soothing ambiance of bees. Yes. Followed by the calming hum of a box of baby bobcats. Because nothing says serenity like imagining yourself surrounded by stingers and tiny, furious kittens.

"Just relax and let it w...


Because Your Marriage Matters: Focus on the Family Canada Journey to Us 2026
04/22/2026

Every marriage—whether you’re in a sweet season or a stretching one—needs moments to pause, reconnect, and be poured into. That’s exactly what Focus on the Family Canada’s one‑day Journey to Us conference in Langley offers: a chance to refresh your relationship, gain practical tools, and enjoy a day designed just for the two of you.

Journey to Us Website: https://journeytous.ca/


God Has Perfect Peace and is Never Caught Off Guard
04/21/2026

If you’ve ever imagined God scrambling in heaven—calling an emergency meeting, angels rushing around with clipboards, everyone trying to figure out what to do about your latest crisis—it’s a funny picture, but it couldn’t be further from reality. God is never surprised, never caught off guard, never muttering, “Well… I didn’t see that coming.”

Instead, Scripture paints a completely different image: God is steady, unshaken, joyful, and at peace. While we may feel overwhelmed, He never is. And that’s exactly why He becomes the safest place to run when life feels anything but calm. W...


Sunshine, Tulips, and Spring Joy at Lakeland Flowers
04/21/2026

Thanks to a streak of glorious sunshine, Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford decided spring just couldn’t wait—so the tulip fields opened early, bursting into color like they hit “fast‑forward” on the season. With millions of tulips (yes, millions!) in nearly 100 varieties, it’s basically a real‑life rainbow growing on the old Sumas Lake bed. And with long hours, evening piano music drifting through the fields, and food trucks waiting to feed your adventure, it’s the kind of spring outing that feels equal parts joy and totally doable for families, couples, and anyone who just needs a little color in


Breaking Animal News: The Moose Who Just Wanted a Snack and a Movie
04/20/2026

A moose wandering into a movie theater is already wild, but the way this one casually followed the velvet ropes like it was late for its own showtime is next‑level.

Honestly, who among us hasn’t marched straight to the concession stand after a long day, ready to demolish the nearest popcorn bucket without making eye contact. And the moose leaving just as calmly as it arrived feels like the ultimate “I came, I snacked, I’m done with people now” energy we all aspire to.


A $1,000 Tip in the Middle of Chaos
04/08/2026

So there’s this Mexican restaurant up in Kent, Ohio, and one Saturday night everything that could go wrong absolutely did. Orders backed up, people waited for hours, and the restaurant later described the whole night on Facebook as “complete amateur chaos,” which—honestly—might be the most honest restaurant post ever written.

But here’s the part that stopped me: a couple sat there for three hours, never got food, never got drinks… and still left a $1,000 tip on their way out. That kind of undeserved kindness is such a picture of grace—because if we’re honest, we’re all...


Saying Yes to God’s Invitation to Partner with Him
04/07/2026

Sometimes God drops a simple idea into your day that hits deeper than you expect, and that’s exactly what happened when I heard someone describe Scripture as the story of a God who keeps looking for partners. He keeps inviting imperfect people into His work, not because they’re flawless, but because He loves to work through willing hearts. That thought stuck with me so much that it even shaped my prayer:

“Lord, if You’re still looking for partners… yes. You know I’m a sinner, but the answer is still yes.”

It’s a reminder that...


Animal News: Cat Living Quadruple Life
04/06/2026

I was emotionally unprepared for today’s breaking animal news, which involves a man discovering his beloved cat starring—quite confidently—in real estate photos of a house down the street.

Turns out “Freddy” has been living a bold, unapologetic quadruple life, complete with multiple families and apparently zero shame.

Honestly, I can’t decide what hurts more: the betrayal… or the fact that the cat didn’t even try to hide it.


Spiritual Amnesia
04/03/2026

Some days it feels like we’re all walking around with “spiritual amnesia,” forgetting the very things God just proved He could handle.

Sherri found an old journal entry from a year before she took her current job—full of confusion, stress, and a shaky decision to trust God—and seeing how He worked it all out brought her to tears. If I’d been journaling back then, mine probably would’ve just said, “Lord, please send me a smart, theologically solid, funny coworker,” and, well… look how that turned out.

Click PLAY for faithful reminders on trusting Jesus in


The Universal Worldwide Look of Disapproval
04/02/2026

Picture this: scientists spend years studying human behavior across continents, cultures, and time zones… only to officially confirm what every mom has been silently broadcasting since the dawn of creation. Apparently, no matter where you go—from Norway’s fjords to the bottom edge of Argentina—everyone instinctively understands The Look. You know the one. The “I saw what you just did, and I am deeply, cosmically unimpressed” face.

Researchers call it a universal nonverbal cue.
I call it “Tuesday.”


Easter Sunrise Celebration: Praising the Risen King Together with Calvary Chapel NW at the NW WA Fairgrounds
03/31/2026

There’s just something about an Easter sunrise service that hits different—maybe it’s the coffee, maybe it’s the cold air, or maybe it’s the reminder that the Son really did rise.

Lynette and Pastor Tom are inviting Whatcom County to bundle up, show up, and celebrate Jesus as the resurrection and the life at the NW WA Fairground bleachers bright and early. If you’re craving hope, community, and a front‑row seat to God’s goodness (rain or shine), this will be the most meaningful way to start your Easter morning.


Celebrating Our March Gladness Winner: Martha!
03/30/2026

A heartfelt congratulations to Martha, whose March Gladness has truly touched our hearts!

"I am so thankful that we serve a God who is abundant in his grace, love, and mercy." 

Thank you for reminding us of the ultimate gladness we have in God!

Martha will be receiving a Walton Beverage Gladness Box, which includes an instant camera, picnic basket, prayer journal, conversation game, and Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card…plus an extra box to share with a friend!


Weight‑Room Weak, Grocery‑Bag Strong
03/29/2026

Ever wondered what truly fuels the male ego? According to Brant, it’s not bench‑pressing a small car or having biceps that enter the room before you do — it’s the sacred art of carrying every single grocery bag in one trip, fingers turning purple but pride fully intact. Brant explains that while he may not be “weight‑room strong,” he is absolutely “haul‑17‑bags‑from‑the‑car strong,” which, in his world, is the highest possible honor.

Click PLAY for the full convo.


Why Should I Even Pray?
03/27/2026

If you're struggling to know, why should I even pray? I understand feeling that way. I thought that way growing up. "Well, He already knows everything about what's going on." But that's looking at it mathematically almost, through this hyper logical lens. The truth is you actually read the Bible, you find God being really responsive in conversation with people.

Read the conversation He has with Moses on Sinai, for instance, or with Abraham. The back and forth stuff when people are being genuine is amazing. I don't want to miss that. And I ask Him to please...


The Day the News Took a Nap (and the Piano Took Over)
03/26/2026

Brant, our resident “shock jock” who is only shocking in the sense that he occasionally remembers historical dates, kicks things off by retelling the story of one glorious day in 1930 when the BBC basically shrugged, said “Yeah… nothing’s happening,” and filled the news slot with piano music instead.

This concept Sherri immediately endorses because honestly, who among us wouldn’t trade today’s headlines for a little background jazz.


Congratulations to Randi from Nooksack on Winning $4982 + $500 to pay it forward!
03/16/2026

Congratulations to Randi on her winning guess of ‘Squeezing a lemon to make fresh lemon juice’ in the PRAISE 106.5 Secret Sound! She just won $4,982 PLUS an extra $500 to bless someone else with! Click PLAY to listen in on the winning call!


Our Habits Determine Our Future
03/13/2026

People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures. -F.M. Alexander

We all love dreaming about our future selves, but Brant & Sherri remind us that it’s our everyday habits—not the big plans—that quietly steer the ship. Even if they’re not totally sure who FM Alexander is, they’re all in on the idea that what we repeatedly think and do shapes where we end up.


The Art of Not Getting Pulled Into Everything
03/11/2026

Some situations practically beg for us to jump in and fix them, even when they’re not really ours to manage. Brant & Sherri remind us that pausing to ask whether our involvement actually helps can save a lot of stress. And for those who lean on faith, sometimes the wisest move is stepping back and trusting God to handle what we don’t need to carry.


Chuck E. Cheese: Where Pizza Meets Pandemonium and the Police
03/10/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix flashing lights, unlimited tickets, and other people’s children, Brant & Sherri have the answer—and it apparently involves police sirens. Turns out Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just serving pizza; it’s serving full‑blown gladiator energy.


Burger King CEO Shares His Phone Number and Brant Immediately Turns It Into a Royal Recruitment
03/01/2026

Brant and Sherri kick things off by unpacking the boldest customer‑service move in fast‑food history: the Burger King CEO handing out his phone number like a coupon. Naturally, Brant treats this as an invitation, leaving Tom a voicemail pitching the greatest crossover in fast‑food history—buying Grimace, the big purple free agent McDonald’s keeps forgetting they have, and crowning him the new Burger King. Because nothing says “marketing genius” like a royal purple blob choosing better fries.

Click PLAY to get the scoop here!


Breaking Animal News: Llamas in England Capture Thief
03/01/2026

Brant and Sherri have breaking news that suggests animals are about three weeks away from running the justice system: eight llamas in England allegedly surrounded a fleeing thief, screamed their official llama siren, and then calmly escorted him to police like woolly hall monitors with badges. Sherri questions the legitimacy of Brant's news, but of course Brant is absolutely convinced it is, and the llamas—somewhere in a field—are probably drafting their union contract.

Click PLAY for the crime-fighting play by play!


Brant Hansen on the Disco Disaster on Wheels
02/27/2026

A bus ride took a hard left turn into disco-fueled chaos when one passenger put “Freak Out” on repeat—prompting several grandmas to do exactly that. Brant swears everyone survived, but the song definitely didn’t.


When Humility Has the Loudest Voice
02/26/2026

Paul’s humility hits differently when you remember he wrote most of the New Testament, yet never once did he try to brand himself as “The Apostle Paul.” Instead, he chose titles like servant of Christ and even chief of sinners, reminding us that greatness in God’s kingdom is never about spotlight or status. It’s a quiet nudge to lay down our own need to be impressive, and pick up the joy of simply belonging to Jesus.

Click PLAY for Brant & Sherri's convo.


Behind the Music, Movie & Book: Lynette Interviews Bart Millard
02/26/2026

Bart Millard is back with a brand‑new chapter of storytelling, and this time I Can Only Imagine 2 dives into the real‑life journey behind “Even If” and his family’s battle with his son’s early diabetes diagnosis. Between the movie and his new book, Bart shows how faith, honesty, and a whole lot of heart can turn even the hardest seasons into something beautifully redemptive.


A Better Day is Coming
02/26/2026

It’s completely normal to feel like a tough season is never going to end. When life is heavy, it’s hard to imagine anything different. But the heart of this message is a gentle reminder: if you’re trusting God, you’re not stuck. Better days are coming. Not just a little better—layer‑after‑layer better, like stepping into a bigger, brighter world each time.

We get small glimpses of joy here, hints of something so much richer ahead. So if you’re in the middle of something hard and it feels endless, take a breath. It won’t last fo...


Crowder Opens Up to Lynette About Life's Valleys, Laughter and God's Faithfulness
02/25/2026

There’s something special about hearing artists you love talk honestly about life, faith, and the moments that shape them. From healing after an unexpected injury to making music that reminds us God meets us in every valley, Crowder brings both humor and heart. As they gear up for the Hits Deep Tour with TobyMac and Jeremy Camp this weekend, he shares stories that point back to God’s goodness in the middle of real‑life challenges.

Click PLAY for a reminder that whether we’re on stage, in the crowd, or just walking through everyday life, God is alway...


Jeremy Camp on Healing, Hope, and Hitting the Road
02/24/2026

Jeremy Camp is stepping into this season with a renewed spark, fresh off some intense health battles, including two heart ablations and a tough knee surgery that left him feeling stronger than ever. Now he’s back on the road with TobyMac’s Hit Deep Tour alongside Crowder, soaking up the camaraderie and pouring his heart into every show.

The concert is close to selling out - Get yours here: https://www.praise1065.com/events/501039/


Your Prayers are Good Enough
02/20/2026

There’s something so sweet about the way kids proudly hand you their drawings—no perfection, no pressure, just pure connection. In this episode, Brant and Sherri use that simple moment to remind us that prayer works the same way: God isn’t grading our words or waiting for us to “get it right.” Like a loving parent, He delights in the effort, the honesty, and the heart behind every prayer we bring.


God is Not Far Away - He is Right there With You
02/19/2026

We all have moments when God feels far away, like we’re sending up a long‑distance call and hoping He picks up. But in this episode, Brant & Sherri remind us of a much gentler truth: God isn’t distant at all—He’s as close as your next breath. The kingdom of heaven is right here, and God is already near, simply waiting for us to turn toward Him.


Brant Hansen on Short Prayers
02/18/2026

Some days we have time for long, lingering prayers—and other days all we can manage is a quick, “Lord, I need You.” The beautiful thing is that Scripture reminds us those short, specific, urgent prayers still matter deeply. Whether you’re walking into a tough meeting, facing a hard conversation, or just trying to get through the day, a simple, honest cry for help is enough to bring God right into the moment with you.


Don't Discount Yourself - You Were Placed Here on Purpose
02/18/2026

Sometimes we’re so quick to overlook our own worth, brushing off the idea that we matter as much as everyone else seems to. But the truth is quieter and far more beautiful: you’re here because God wanted you here. You’re part of His vision for a world filled with beauty, peace, and purpose, and your presence in it is no accident.


Love is on the Air Winner: Kim and David
02/13/2026

Congrats to Kim and David—our Love Is on the Air Winners! They’re getting a sweet overnight getaway, dinner at Bow & Stern, and even a little Amazon shopping spree for any last‑minute Valentine’s Day touches, thanks to our friends at Walton Beverage!

Here is the sweet entry that melted our hearts:

"Love Our 40 years together. We were young and full of hope, and we had everything the world had to offer. Family played a big role in my life, and after a few years of marriage, we decided as a couple...


Barry Graul from MercyMe Chats with Lynette About Their New Album and Upcoming Concert
02/04/2026

Lynette sat down with Barry Graul from MercyMe, and he's here to remind us that God’s wonder can still break through our busy, coffee‑fueled lives—and sometimes that comes by way of a guitar riff!

Their new album, Wonder and Awe, leans into joy and rediscovering the beauty of God’s creation, all while the legacy of “I Can Only Imagine” continues tugging at our hearts. With the Abbotsford concert on April 23rd and I Can Only Imagine 2 hitting theaters February 20th, the band clearly isn’t slowing down anytime soon.


Three Things Brant Would Tell a New Believer
02/03/2026

Stepping into faith for the first time can feel both exciting and overwhelming, and Brant offers three simple, grounding reminders that speak right to the heart.

He encourages new believers to tuck God’s Word into memory so it can steady and guide them in everyday moments, to lean into community because we were never meant to walk this journey alone, and to keep your eyes on God rather than the imperfections of people.

Click PLAY for a beautiful foundation for anyone learning what it means to follow Jesus with sincerity and confidence.


Set Apart in the Northwest: A Weekend Built for Youth to Grow Their Faith
01/15/2026

Winter may feel far away, but February 2026 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend for teens across the Pacific Northwest. The Steadfast Northwest youth event is bringing students together for two days packed with energy, truth, and the kind of community every young person needs. With the theme “Set Apart,” this conference dives into what it really means to follow Jesus in a world full of mixed messages. Think powerful teaching, Christ-centered worship, and a whole lot of fun—all hosted right in Bellingham by Spring Creek Bible Church.