Shine 104.9 Podcast

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.