Shine 104.9 Podcast

Christian Education Interview - Shine 104.9 - March 2025

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. 

Union Gospel Mission Update - Shine 104.9 - February 2025

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.  

Chaplain TK Update on Home of Shalom - Shine 104.9 - February 2025

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.

Side By Side - Shine 104.9 - February 2025

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.  

Chaplain TK on Pet Grief - Shine 104.9 - January 2025

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.

Real Restoration (trafficking ministry) - Shine 104.9 - January 2025

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. 

Open Arms Real Choices Clinic - Shine 104.9 - December 2024

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.

Salvation Army Captain David Cain - Shine 104.9 - November 2024

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.

Sexually-Related Trauma (SRT) Services - Shine 104.9 - November 2024

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.

Spokane Fatherhood (SpoFI) Update - Shine 104.9 - November 2024

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.