PRAISE 106.5 Moments

It is the season to save. Santa Claus land. A time for Santa Claus. Sound familiar? Maybe we give old St. Nick too much static for the commercialization of Christmas. Maybe Jesus would say, consider my servant Nicholas. His life was not easy. He lost his parents as a child in an epidemic, but not before he was old enough for them to help him discover the gift of faith in Jesus. After his parents died, little Nicholas went to a new town and lived a life full of sacrifice and giving to others, flowing out his love for Jesus. In fact, Nicholas lived such a Christ-like life that when the town needed a bishop, he was immediately elected. Later he was imprisoned for his faith. He was eventually released by the Emperor Constantine. Then stories of his generosity spread like wildfire. He begged for food for the poor, and raised money for girls to use as a dory so they could get married. The most often told tale of St. Nicholas is how he would put on a disguise and go out and give gifts to poor children. Nicholas gave everything he had plus everything he could get from others. Good. Nicholas died in three 14 ad his story has spread around the world today. There are more European churches named after St. Nicholas than any other person in the history of the church. Other than people from the Bible, people have done a lot of things to Saint Nick. Clement Moore, the poet, gave him a red nose and ate tiny reindeer artist Thomas Nast gave Nicholas a round belly and a red fur trim suit. But what's really important is that he lived in the mindset and lifestyle of Christ. The life of Nicholas touched the whole world. Now here's the real meat of the story. That same Christ-like mindset and lifestyle is supposed to be in and lived by us all. Merry Christmas.

North County Christ the King is rolling out the Christmas carpet for "Believe", a joyful Christmas event packed with everything from jazz to gospel, and movie mashups! It's perfect for the whole family—so don your most dazzling holiday getup! Grab your tickets for just $10 and mark your calendars! Click PLAY for all the details.

Lydia, a mother of five, recently lost her husband Matt in a tragic accident. Thanks to her friend Jerri, she was chosen for the Christmas Blessing.Loss is never easy. We hope to help Lydia create new, joyful memories with her family while honoring Matt's legacy. This holiday season, we’re partnering with Walton Beverage to support the Fenton family, who experienced the tragic loss of their husband and father in a car accident this past August. To provide a little relief and time together, we’re sending them on a getaway to Cannon Beach, a night at the Lights of Christmas, and gifting them gas and grocery cards. We hope these small gestures bring some comfort and joy as they navigate this difficult time.

Brant and Sherri discuss the essence of Christmas. God has given everything, including Himself, to show His love for humanity. He has done all He can to draw people to Him through acts of kindness, mercy, and love... How can we expect more from Him? He's given us His all.

After a severe ankle injury, Steve has found himself housebound. He is on a fixed income and it has been a very challenging year both income wise and health wise. Diana nominated him for a Christmas Blessing year and says, "Steve has multiple disabilities. He fell & broke his ankle Feb 2024, developing a rare post-injury disease that almost cost him his foot. Unable to walk, he's housebound with 18-24 months of treatment & recovery still ahead." We are excited to partner with Walton Beverage to bless Steve this Christmas season! Through a true miracle, Steve’s leg brace fees have been fully covered. As part of this holiday surprise, we’ll be sending him a new computer software system to help him work from home, along with gas and grocery gift cards to help ease his journey. It’s our honor to bring a little extra joy and support to Steve during this special time.

Brant examines the historical tendency we have to perceive current times as unstable, and unique to our time. Click PLAY for the perspective of Psalm 93, highlighting God's sovereignty and our security found in Him.

Prioritizing relationships over winning arguments is key because as Christians we need to lead with love. Christ is our greatest example of this. Brant shares personal experiences where respectful discussions are possible when you can honor people with differing opinions. Unity and love amidst disagreements can serve as a powerful example to others.

Lynette and Willow Westin discuss the growing issue of loneliness, which is increasingly being recognized as an epidemic. Willow shares a shocking statistic that 97% of leaders feel lonely and how important it is to reach out to those around us who might be experiencing loneliness. Acts of kindness and sharing gratitude towards others can make an immediate difference. Click PLAY for more.

Harold Zelt, a cherished long-time resident of White Rock, transformed his hobby of photographing local dogs into a beloved calendar series. Beginning in 2020, the "Dogs of White Rock" calendar quickly became a community favorite, with proceeds benefiting the BC SPCA's education and adoption programs in Surrey. Though Harold recently passed away at the age of 97, his son has honored his legacy by carrying on the tradition with a new photo shoot in July, resulting in the fifth edition of the calendar. Click PLAY to hear more about Harold and his legacy.

Brant highlights three key points for after the election:What would you add? Click PLAY for the full conversation.

Brant performs a song from his heart. A hilariously relatable original song about meeting someone for coffee who spent the entire time on their phone. Despite Sherri's curiosity about whether the song is based on a personal experience, Brant insists it is not. Right.

Brant and Sherri talk about the often-overlooked people who take care of their parents. Guys, it can be so hard... the importance and difficulty of this role, the patience, planning, and dedication required... We have deep respect for you, and we see YOU.

Oasis Spa Northwest in Lynden is throwing a fabulous one-year anniversary bash on Friday, November 1st! To celebrate, they’re rolling out the red carpet for a free mini spa day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Indulge in a slice of paradise with zero-gravity loungers in the relaxation room, sink into massage chairs, munch on tasty snacks and free espresso in the refreshment lounge, and tend to your hard working hands at the hand pampering station! We'll be there between 10am - 2pm and want to meet you! Need more deets? Click PLAY or find them here: praise1065.com/events/451903/

The enemy is alive and well in the world, working in both bold and quiet cunning ways. Brant shares a scenario where one could sabotage a rival team by sowing discord among its members, suggesting that subtle tactics can destroy a team's unity. Then, looking at the parallel with our spiritual walk, suggesting that similar divisive thoughts are used by the enemy to tear people, families, and co-workers apart. Staying strong in relationship with the Lord and His Word will build our resolve and abilities to recognize the enemy's lies.

An 8-year-old American girl visiting Sweden discovered a 1500-year-old pre-Viking sword while her family was fishing near a lake. This story highlights the girl’s remarkable find and the envy it sparked in Brant, who has long dreamed of making a similar discovery. We must warn you… violins came out in this episode. It was dramatic.

Emmanuel means God with us. He must have told us that a lot in the Bible because He knew that there'd be times we didn't feel it; because He knew there'd be times we'd doubt it. He says it over and over: I am with you. It's one of the most off repeated promises in the Bible and I think he did that because He knew some of us would be asking, "Where are you?" And he's saying, "Don't forget this... I am with you."

Brant shares his personal struggle with self-perception, often feeling like a failure and projecting those feelings onto how he believes God views him. Do you struggle with this? God's perspective is different from our own... His love and understanding is far deeper than human comprehension. Take a listen and be encouraged today!

City Light Church in Victoria is hosting a prayer night TONIGHT, Friday, October 18th, at 7 PM. This is a NON-PARTISAN event where we are praying for God to bring leaders of noble character and integrity to our Legislature in Victoria, BC. and includes worship, community prayers, and participation from various community leaders. More details here.Event Admission: Free

Join Lynette as she rolls out the red carpet for the incredible Willow Weston from Collide Women's Ministries. They're sharing the buzz around "Arise" Collide's Women's Conference happening on October 25th. It's an uplifting evening of hope and encouragement, featuring keynote speaker Jo Saxton. Snag your tickets HERE and don’t miss out!