KCMS Spirit 105.3
Spirit 105.3 (KCMS 105.3 FM) is a contemporary Christian radio station serving the Seattle–Tacoma region. Owned by CRISTA Media, Spirit 105.3 shares uplifting music, encouraging stories, and community-focused programming designed to bring hope and faith to listeners throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The Bonfire with Jesse Bradley - Giving Up Control
Trusting Jesus isn’t always easy, but it’s in those moments of surrender, when we stop trying to run the show ourselves, that real freedom and growth begin. When we let go, just like Abraham, Moses, Paul, and even Jesus did, we make space for God to lead us into something far better than anything we could build on our own.
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All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr - RAISING THEM WELL: Let the Biscuits Burn with Abby Kuykendall (From the Archives)
Feel like you can't have anyone over because your house is currently decorated in a style known as Kid Chaos? You're not alone! In our summer series, Raising Them Well, check out the reasons to model hospitality beyond the mess and how to get in the mindset for it!
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49XSxeF
Takeaways:
Hospitality connects people and is a way to show love.
It's important to redefine hospitality beyond entertaining.
Cultural pressures can hinder our ability to practice hospitality.
Setting boundaries is essential for healthy...
The Bible For Busy People - Love Your Enemies - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 10, Matthew 5 (VAULT)
This year another Wicked movie is hitting theaters, and while I may grumble about part one and part two, I can’t help but love the story behind the so‑called “wicked” witch. Her origin reminds us that villains often have complicated pasts, shaped by misunderstanding and mistreatment. Jesus takes this same theme and flips it upside down in Luke 10, showing us that even those we label as enemies—like the Samaritan—can be the very picture of mercy, calling us to love beyond boundaries.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aGnzrQ
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The Bible For Busy People - Losing Life Is Saving It - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 9, Matthew 16 (VAULT)
Spoiler alert: some of the most powerful stories in film revolve around sacrifice—characters giving up dreams, comfort, or even their lives so others can flourish. From Casablanca to the Iron Giant to the Avengers, these moments stir us because they echo a deeper truth. Jesus embodies the ultimate sacrifice, turning the world’s logic upside down by giving His life for ours, and inviting us into a kingdom where dying to self leads to life to the full.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4h232BY
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Gospel Tech with Nathan Sutherland - How Do We Raise Up Our Kids?
God has given us our children as a mission field, and He's proclaimed His Good News that we aren't in charge of saving them; just loving them. It's not easy, but it is freeing, and it's exactly what our children need.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4px0rSK
The Bible For Busy People - Least is Greatest - Upside-Down Kingdom - Luke 9, 14, 18 (VAULT)
What if the very things that feel backwards—like giving instead of keeping, or lowering yourself instead of climbing higher—are the keys to real joy? Behavioral economics professor Dan Ariely points out that life’s contradictions often bring the deepest rewards, and Jesus showed us this counterintuitive way first. In Luke’s gospel, we’re invited into the “Upside Down Kingdom,” where the least become the greatest, release brings freedom, and humility opens the door to God’s lasting peace.
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 24, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Pleased - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:19-20
Some joys are small, like a perfect sunset or a Cherry Coke Zero, but our joy runs deeper because of Jesus. God was pleased to let all His fullness rest in Jesus so He could bring us back to Himself in peace. It’s so comforting to know that the God who delights in reconciliation also delights in you.
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 23, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Preeminent - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:18
Sometimes being “first” comes with pressure or pride, but we're reminded in Colossians 1:18 that Jesus holds the true first place... not because He chased status, but because He laid His life down and rose again for us. His love and sovereignty makes it easier for us to follow Him with trust, knowing the One who is preeminent is also the One who serves and loves us first.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TkL188
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 22, 2026
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All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr - RAISING THEM WELL: Tired Dad with Jon Gustin (From the Archives)
Are moms tired? You bet! But they're not the only ones! In this encore episode in our summer series, Raising Them Well, we look at the other half of the parenting team who are also feeling the parenting pressure.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vb94o8
Key Topics:
Dad fatigue and self-careThe evolving role of dads in family lifeThe importance of vulnerability and emotional support in fatherhoodSound Bites:
"I'm tired from this parenting journey, not of it.""Vulnerability is someone else's freedom.""Perspective of time passing changes everything."C...
The Bible For Busy People - Held Together - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:17
When life feels like it’s resting on your shoulders, Colossians 1:17 helps pull us back to the truth that Jesus was holding all things together long before we ever tried, and He’s still holding us now. There’s such comfort in knowing that the One who existed before all things is the same One keeping every piece of our lives steady today.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aVVVaB
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The Bonfire with Jesse Bradley - The Wind of the Spirit
Jesus describes the Holy Spirit like the wind—moving freely, powerfully, and beyond our control—reminding us that new life comes not from status or religion but from surrender. When we yield to the Spirit, the same power that transformed the Samaritan woman, ignited the church at Pentecost, and shaped the early believers fills us again, calling us into a fresh wind that can change the world.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/451iozs
Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 21, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Created - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:16
Creating something just for you and God can be grounding, and Colossians 1:16 reminds us why—Every bit of creativity in us comes from the One who made all things, visible and invisible, with purpose woven into every detail. As we slow down with this verse, remember that the God who created everything also created us through Him and for Him.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4wLOnj2
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Gospel Tech with Nathan Sutherland - The Gospel in a Tech World
Parenting is hard, and parenting in a tech world can be downright overwhelming. The good news is that we have a good God who calls us to faithfulness, not perfection. So today, rather than focusing on ourselves as parents, we're going to reflect on who God is, who we are, and what it means to be a child of God.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fxV1ma
Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 20, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Image - Verse Mapping - Colossians 1:15
Making friends as an adult sometimes feels like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Colossians 1:15 shows us that Jesus is the clearest picture of God we’ll ever get, and that kind of clarity steadies us when connection feels complicated.
This week, we’re slowing down with one verse at a time to see how much God can show us when we give Him our full attention.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Rbf3e0
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 17, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Animals - Dreams - Acts 10
When God nudges us toward something that feels upside‑down or outside our comfort zone, Acts 10 invites us to recognize how often those moments are used to stretch our faith, challenge our assumptions, and lead us into a bigger, more beautiful vision of His Kingdom... just like He did with Peter when everything he thought he knew got turned on its head.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3QPnDPr
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 16, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Tree - Dreams - Daniel 4
Some dreams shake us awake with our hearts racing. Those unsettling, disorienting moments where we have to remind ourselves what’s real, they can become the very places God meets us, humbles us, and leads us back to truth. Nebuchadnezzar’s story shows that when pride pulls us off course, God is still faithful to restore us when we finally look up.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3QRH9ed
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 15, 2026
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All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr - RAISING THEM WELL: How'd I Miss That with Cynthia Yanof (From the Archives)
Parenting is a big job built of lots and lots of small moments. In our third episode of our summer series, Raising Them Well, we take a look at why the little decision you're making today have a big impact overall.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ek2V1S
The Bible For Busy People - Bread - Dreams - Judges 7
Some days I feel just like Gideon—underqualified, overwhelmed, and wishing God would pick someone a little braver. God loves to meet us right in our fear, take our “not enough,” and turn it into courage we didn’t know we had. God is working behind the scenes in ways we can’t see, whispering, “I’ve gone before you.”
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3QPncoi
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The Bonfire with Jesse Bradley - A Public Faith
Living out our faith means walking with Jesus in the quiet places and standing for Him when the world would rather we stay silent. When we look at Scripture, we see ordinary people like Moses and Bartimaeus who had every reason to shrink back, yet God met them in their weakness and turned their obedience into bold, public faith.
Following Jesus isn’t meant to be hidden; it’s a lived-out declaration that we belong to Him, in private and in public.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vTbYhP
Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 14, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Stars and Moon - Dreams - Genesis 37
Family drama hits different. Whether it’s kids pushing boundaries, siblings knowing exactly how to set each other off, or grown‑up versions of the same old childhood jokes that stopped being funny years ago, Genesis 37 reminds me that even in the messiest family dynamics, God is still weaving purpose, calling, and redemption into the story—just like He did with Joseph.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4yd650b
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Gospel Tech with Nathan Sutherland - Talking About P*rn with Our Daughters, an Interview with Kristen Jenson - Part 2
For part two of our conversation as we dive back into the unexpected places our children may run into unsafe pictures, and how we can intentionally help them both before they find such content, and especially after they've come across it.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ffawQF
Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 13, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Stairway - Dreams - Genesis 28
Jacob curled up on a rock in the middle of nowhere reminds me that God often meets us in the most uncomfortable, unexpected places, turning our restless nights into moments of revelation. He reminds us that He is a God who draws near long before we have our lives neatly sorted.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4p8HN3m
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 10, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Zacchaeus - Redemption Arc - Luke 19
No matter how far we’ve wandered or how messy our choices have been, Jesus still sees us and invites us close. Like Zacchaeus up in that tree, sometimes all it takes is one moment of being truly seen by God to spark a whole new beginning.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oXxhMs
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 9, 2026
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The Bible For Busy People - Saul / Paul - Redemption Arc - Acts 9
Saul’s story is for anyone who’s ever looked at their own life and thought, “I don’t even recognize who I used to be.” His dramatic shift to Paul shows how powerfully Jesus can redirect us — taking our stubbornness, our pride, even our mistakes, and turning them into a bold, grace‑filled purpose.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SUMVvY
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Prayer Circle - Prayer Circle: July 8 2026
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All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr - RAISING THEM WELL: Away Game with Ed Uszynski (From the Archives)
We're in our summer series, 'Raising Them Well'. And you may be in the thick of getting all your kids' fall activities and sports on calendar. But what if it's time to look at all that through a fresh lens?
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3S6THOU
Takeaways:
The youth sports landscape has dramatically changed over the years.
Parents often feel overwhelmed by the demands of youth sports.
The shift from play to performance has led to a more competitive environment.
Parental identity can become intertwined with children's performance.
T...
The Bible For Busy People - Thief on the Cross - Redemption Arc - Luke 23
God’s grace reaches us even in our worst moments, long after others may have written us off. The thief on the cross' last‑minute faith shows that Jesus alone holds the power to redeem, and He never hesitates to welcome a heart that turns toward Him.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4oZRu4n
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The Bonfire with Jesse Bradley - How God Renews Us
God loves to renew us from the inside out—shaping our minds through His Word and strengthening our spirits through His Holy Spirit. When we choose daily time with Him, He lifts us like eagles, helping us rise above the “ravens” in our lives with His power, purpose, and unshakable hope.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4goyhXP
