Help Us Find the Greatest Christmas Song Ever! Every year, we cannot WAIT to celebrate the Christmas season in the best way we know how: playing songs that celebrate Christmas and all of its values, and most importantly, play songs that point the true REASON for Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ! Because Christmas songs … Read More
for KING & COUNTRY: Drive-In Christmas Concert GIVEAWAY
The concert of the YEAR is happening in Tulare on November 14th, and YOU could win a ticket for 6 people in your car to be there to see for KING & COUNTRY live! All this week, when you hear ANY song by for KING & COUNTRY, that’s your cue to come to THIS page and fill out the form … Read More
Auditorium Music Test
How does Spirit 88.9 know what songs to play? You tell us! Join us for a special music survey in the privacy of your own home. You’ll listen to music, share your thoughts, AND receive a $50 VISA gift card for your time! Fill out the form, and let us know you’re interested, and our friends at GOODRATINGS RESEARCH will … Read More
Win Mom an Oil Change and Brake Service!
The car is “Mom’s Trusty Steed.” It takes the family everywhere, but in order to do the job safely, it needs to be kept up. That’s why you can nominate any mom you know, who could really benefit from an oil change and brake service* from Ramirez Quality Services in Visalia. Fill out the form below, and tell us about … Read More
058 – Brett McCracken and Sent from Heaven
This week we are lucky enough to have two great guests. First, Rob’s got some grievances to get out about how things went down at the official Spirit Fantasy Football league. Then we’re joined by Amanda and Aubin of Sent From Heaven. Their ministry provides comfort and resources to parents who have lost a child. Author Brett McCracken joins us … Read More
057 – Matthew West
With this episode we can FINALLY put to rest the embarrassing behind the scenes story of when I (John) did an ENTIRE interview with Matt Redman but thought I was talking to Matthew West. This time, we talk to Matthew West… and it really is him! His new album “All In” is out now wherever you get your music, other … Read More
056 – Listener Stories: Lori
(Listener discretion advised for our interview in the second half of the podcast. We get into some mature subject matter.) After getting his first big shot on Monday Night Football, sideline reporter Sergio Dipp has become an internet meme for what was a less-than-perfect job. So we asked the question: What was a time when you blew a big opportunity? … Read More
55 – Special Episode
By now there’s no doubt you’ve seen and heard some of the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey. On this episode we chat with Chris Chicago of 91.7 NGEN radio in Humble, Texas. Chris and his family were evacuated from their home like thousands of others and is seeing the incredible sense of community by those coming to help the victims … Read More
054 – Zhanique: American Ninja Warrior
We welcome Zhanique Lovett, an American Ninja Warrior to our show this week. We find out if she’s as mentally strong as she is physically. Rob saves the day by protecting us from wasting time online and we talk about talking about Jesus. Thanks for joining us. You can subscribe on iTunes here!
053 – David Dunn
David Dunn joins us as we get ready for Christian Fellowship Night! Some of our favorite artists tweet their thoughts on Charlottesville and we talk about Daryl Davis, the black man gaining recognition for befriending hundreds of KKK members, causing many of them to denounce their affiliation. It’s been a rough week and we believe humor can help with that. … Read More
052 – For All Seasons
Hear Rob’s answer to “97% of parenting is…” John’s take on eclipse mania and our friends Emily and Johnny (a married couple) from the band For All Seasons participate in the not-so-newly-wed-game. Catchy title huh? Will they be able to get their new single “Higher” played on Spirit or will they need to go to marriage counselling after their visit … Read More
051 – Greg Sykes
We’re joined by musician and neighbor to the (way) North, Greg Sykes. We welcome Greg to the Rob and John family by asking him a series of questions about who he is and what makes him tick. Also, we cover some of the shortest held jobs we’ve ever had because you know, Mooch. As always thank you for subscribing … Read More
050 – Mike and Micah
This week we are joined by TWO very special guests: Micah Tyler and Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave. Both artists are coming to Fresno along with We Are Messengers and Jeremy Camp for Kingdom Come at the Big Fresno Fair. So.. we only thought it appropriate to pit these two tour mates against each other in a fair-trivia showdown. … Read More
John’s Faves – Tuesday 7/18
I love sharing some of my favorite stuff from around the internet. A good amount of it is nonsense because, well… a good amount of what’s on the internet is complete nonsense. With that being said, here’s what I found and loved today. I believe the hype… I honestly can’t remember more hype behind a single sporting event in … Read More
John’s Faves – Monday 7/17
Once again, here is what stuck with me from around the web today! Usually when I talk about these things on air there’s an element of “you’ve gotta see it” so check out some of the things I’m talking about on my show tonight on Spirit. –John You’ll be the talk of the workplace with this thing… Is this … Read More
John’s Faves Wednesday
Just one for ya tonight. This touched my heart and was a huge reminder that we have a very real problem that is sometimes happening right around us. Pray for the victims of trafficking. Pray for our law enforcement that they would be able to have the tools to fight it. And pray for the men and women who perpetrate … Read More
John’s Faves – Friday July 7th
Happy Friday! Here are my favorite things from around the internet today: Sneaky Kyrie… I love these videos of pro athletes dressing up as older people. Whether it’s a skater, weight lifter or pro ball player like this video, they always crack me up. Watch “gramps” put on a clinic at the park. Will it snowcone? The lads … Read More
John’s Faves – Wednesday July 5th
I’ve gathered some more of my favorite time wasters from around the web today. Enjoy! Girls use teamwork to get rid of a rat Sometimes you gotta handle things on your own. Bonus points to the girls for getting rid of it without killing it! (Link to the original post courtesy of UNILAD) Which animal you see first … Read More
John’s Faves – Wednesday June 28th
Every day I try to find some of the best content from the web to share with you on my show. Here’s what I found and loved today! –John Handshake practice… Offense? DEFENSE??? No, we’re going to work on your handshaking. People need to know you’re best friends when you step on that court. Drake and Will Ferrell give … Read More
John’s Faves – Tuesday June 27th
If you listen to my show you know I like sharing some of my favorite videos from the web with you. This is what I found and loved to day on the internet. It may make you laugh, it might make you cry but hopefully you’ll enjoy some of these like I did. Real or fake this is heartwarming… … Read More
John’s Faves – Friday, June 23rd
Hey guys… so as usual I’ve spent a good amount of my day looking for things on the internet I think (hope) you’ll love as much as I do and here they are! –John Cute animals will ALWAYS make this list! Never thought marionettes were cool until… How much Disneyland is too much? There might not … Read More
049 – Landry Cantrell
We’re so excited to have a “new” artist to the Spirit family. And it’s even more exciting that Landry is from just down the street from the Spirit studios. Landy Cantrell grew up in Hanford and recently bought a home in town. We are so excited to get to know him and we hope you will be too. You can … Read More
John’s Fave Videos of the day!
If you listen to my show you know I like sharing some of my favorite videos from the web with you. Sometimes they’re funny. Sometimes they make me cry. But always, my hope is that you enjoy them as much as I do! -John The fidget spinner craze can officially die, we have a winner! This little guy is adorable … Read More
Jordans and Zachs and Hollyns (Oh MY)
Thanks Kuppa Joy in Fresno for hosting our jam sesh! Zach Williams joined us and played a few songs for us before he took the stage at Cornerstone church. Here’s a vid via the Spirit Snapchat. Members of the Spirit Music Team and some of our social media followers got to join us for a private show!
John On Spirit – Monday 6/5/17
Today on the show… Summer Days Getaways are back! Check out the list of getaways you could win HERE!
John On Spirit – Wednesday 5/24
Today on the show… I love sharing snake stories with my mom, she doesn’t love it as much. Mr. D, the mastermind behind the hilarious fake spelling bee video where he pranked his class with a bunch of fake words gives us another great video. Thanks to the Fresno Bee, I’ve got some Memorial Day events to for you around … Read More
John On Spirit – Tuesday 5/23/17
Hey Spirit family… Here’s some of my favorite stuff from the internet that caught my fancy today. Catch me talking about this stuff on air tonight on Spirit 6-9 p.m. –John
048 – Mother’s Day Episode
We’re celebrating moms this week (and always) on the show. We talk a bit about our moms, take a few calls and even get to chat with special guest Matthew West about his! Philly Jesus also joins us on the show for an interview you don’t want to miss! Don’t forget to join us on the Rob and John Facebook … Read More
Let Mom Get Pampered this Mother’s Day!
Moms put in a LOT of hard work to keep families going. They’ve definitely earned at least a whole day to be honored! This year, you could win that special Mom in your life a chance to get out, get pampered, relaxed and rejuvinated! Starting Monday, May 8th, at 7:10AM during the Wally Show and again around 5pm with the … Read More
47-Hannah Kerr
On today’s show, we talk with artist AND Full Time College Student HANNAH KERR – who’s latest album OVERFLOW is officially in stores as of today! How she juggles being a touring/recording musician AND taking classes, we don’t know, but we’ll find out. Hannah also shares about how crazy it is to have grown up listening to bands like Casting … Read More
46 – MercyMe
Rob and John are back after ANOTHER hiatus, but it’s worth it because we’ve got TWO guests from the band MercyMe – singer Bart Millard, and guitarist Barry Graul sharing about their BRAND NEW album in stores now called “Lifer” and what a huge hit in the Christian music world their first single “Even If” has been. Rob and John … Read More
We love getting videos from you!
Thank you for sharing why you listen to Spirit with us! If you want to share why you listen to Spirit just send us a 10-30 second video to our Facebook page and we’ll send you something AWESOME* in the mail to say thanks for sharing with us. –John McCullough (weeknights on Spirit) *Awesomeness of thank-you-gift dependent upon … Read More
Thank you Rona Swanson!
Rona Swanson has been a Spirit-Supporter, Day Sponsor and recently she has come on-board as a Business Partner. She can help you with insurance for your car, home, boat, motorcycle, farming operations, life insurance, business insurance, etc….with the motto “we take a personal interest in protecting what you value most!” The following is an excerpt of some of Rona’s … Read More
The Ninth Commandment
“You Shall Not Give False Testimony against Your Neighbor” Exodus 20:16 Ask any parent and they will tell you the habit of lying begins at a very early age. David writes in Psalm 58, “Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies.” Obedience to this commandment is one of our … Read More
See The ROADSHOW Up Close!
Who do you want to hear more? MercyMe? Lauren Daigle? Danny Gokey? Not only do you have the chance to tell us what you want to hear (AND we listen and make the changes on air), but your opinion could get you up close and personal at the Rock & Worship Roadshow this March! Starting this week, when you take … Read More
Thanks Donnie and Kelly Brooks!
We got to know Kelly Brooks and the generosity of the Brooks family when they reached out to us a couple of years ago after opening a Dickey’s BBQ Pit franchise in Visalia. They have provided food for our Pledge Drives, and even shuttled it out to us! Now, the Brooks’ have a new way they are using their business … Read More
You Shall Not Steal
The Ten Commandments 8th “You Shall Not Steal” Exodus 20:15 If you have stuck with me over the last 8 newsletters, you will know that these commandments are rarely taken at face value. The Eighth Commandment is no exception. Of course it is a sin to break into our neighbors’ home and take what is not ours; but … Read More
45 – Jason Gray
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner we had to chat about relationships! We talk about two very different reactions to less-than-ideal situations in a relationship. There is one moment of language as a result of playing a video clip (our apologies). And we chat with our friend Jason Gray as he gets ready to join us for the second … Read More
The Seventh
The Ten Commandments 7th: “You Shall Not Commit Adultery” Exodus 20:14 Here is another commandment that seems easy at first glance. “Do not cheat on my spouse.” Duh. Easy. No problem. Check. But, according to the Bible and Jesus’ teachings, we do not need to be married or in a committed relationship to be in danger of committing … Read More
Thank You MVP Trucks!
MVP Trucks Jim Pipes, owner of MVP Truck in Hanford, is a personal donor to Spirit 88.9 and a couple years ago wanted to offer his business services as well. Spirit has three station vehicles in its fleet, and thanks to Jim and his team, the “Spirit-mobiles” are sparkly clean! Jim worked at Pick Em’ Up Truck Store for a … Read More
Alexxis: A Story of Compassion at Work
Compassion in the Dominican Republic Alexxis, 20 from the Dominican Republic is unlike his peers and friends from the neighborhood. He has a future. He has hope. “A lot of the kids I grew up with are in gangs or worse. They don’t have future.” Alexxis wants to be a lawyer and a pastor. You can see the pastor in … Read More
Worshiping With Compassion
Psalm 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. This morning we began our day with worship at one of the many Compassion International Centers in the Dominican Republic. If you look carefully you can see Wally in the front row busting out some moves I don’t think any of us knew he even had. … Read More
Thank You Scott Belknap Well Drilling!
Scott Belknap Well Drilling, Inc. of Tulare County recently helped us kick off the New Year as the new Spirit 88.9 & 100.1 News Sponsor! This is a special Business Underwriting Sponsorship that becomes available a couple of times a year. The morning news, including the business who sponsors it, is heard on Spirit 8 times each weekday morning between … Read More
I’m going to the Dominican Republic!
Heading to the Dominican Hi everyone, I’m about to head out to the Dominican Republic with Compassion International and I could not be more thrilled! I’ll get to see how Compassion works with children in developing countries and links them with sponsors to deliver them from poverty in the name of Jesus. I’ll be sure to post lots of pics … Read More
44 – New Artist Spotlight: Asher
It is GREAT to be back from a little break! On this episode, we wanted to get a little insight to another side of music. We are joined by Daniel Asher, with his band “Asher,” to talk about what the journey to being a new singer/songwriter is like. We loved getting to know a little about his life and his … Read More
The Spirit of Christmas
It’s time for the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS! From now until Christmas day, you’ll hear the best Christmas classics that it just wouldn’t be Christmas without, as well as your favorite Spirit artists with new original tunes that celebrate the true reason for the Hope we have during the season. The Spirit of Christmas is really our way of leading the … Read More
Parade Time!
Tis the season for… PARADES! Here is your complete guide to the Christmas Parade season. Don’t forget to tag us in your photos/ videos and use #SharingSpirit. Hanford Christmas Parade: November 25, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Visalia’s 71st Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade: November 28, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 33rd Annual Bakersfield Christmas Parade: December … Read More
You down with GCB?
Staff birthdays, Boss’ Day, Mondays….we find any reason we can to do a potluck at Spirit 88.9 & 100.1. And our favorite way to celebrate is to bring out our Garth’s Custom Barrels Smoker Barrel. Garth Richards, our Business Development Rep, has a side hobby business of making custom smoker barrels. So naturally, we had to have one! We’ve utilized … Read More
The 36th Annual Christmas Tree Auction
We are once again auctioning off our very own decorated tree at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Tree Auction on December 9th!!! This annual event has become a local holiday tradition for more than 900 people a year who kick off the holiday season with a spirit of giving! Last year our tree raised over $20,000.00 for the … Read More
43 – Britt Nicole
Rob and John may (or may not have) been shot at on their way from the Phil Wickam concert… So, that happened. And, they chat with Britt Nicole about Winter Jam! Connect with us on the all new Rob and John Facebook page.
The Spirit Music Team!
Join the Spirit Music! Facebook group! This group is open for EVERYONE who loves to listen to, talk about, and share the encouraging music on Spirit 88.9 & 100.1. You tell us what music you love and influence what plays AND you get access to special contests, events, exclusive meet and greets and more!
The Sixth Commandment
“You Shall Not Murder” Exodus 20:13 Why do we need a LAW for this? God speaks about murder several times in the bible. (Deut. 19:1-14, Numbers 35, Genesis 9:6) By the way, He is against it. You thought this was an easy commandment didn’t you? Slam dunk! No issue! No question! But What About: • What about Hateful Anger? • … Read More
Thank you Valley School Shelters!
The Messerschmidt’s, owners of Valley School Shelters are longtime Spirit listeners and supporters! Originally a part of Valley Carports since 2003, they incorporated Valley School Shelters in 2013. The Valley School Shelter team consists mainly of family members and their Christian Faith bonds them all together. Operated in Tulare, they build DSA approved Lunch Shelters and Walkway Structures at schools … Read More
42 – Micah Tyler & Tim Timmons
This week we have two excellent guests Micah Tyler who will be joining Phil Wickam and Stars Go Dim this week for the “Children of God Tour”. Tim drove up from Orange County to talk about life, music and most importantly, Jesus. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
41 – Crowder & Matthew West
Why did CROWDER burn down a log cabin? Is Matthew West a Cubs fan? These are some of the important question we get to ask in this special double-header interview with two of the biggest artists in Christian music today! Not only that, but they are coming to Fresno next week, headlining the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular!
40 – Phil Wickham & Stars Go Dim
Another double-interview episode today! Phil Wickham joins us to talk about the Children of God Tour and what truth he learned that gave him comfort in a time of silence where he feared he’d never be able to sing again. Chris Cleveland, lead singer of Stars Go Dim, also joins us to talk about his favorite moments being on tour … Read More
The Ten Commandments
The 5th “Honor Your Father & Mother” “Honor you father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12) This is the first of a series of six commandments that show us how to love others. Did you notice that this is the first commandment with a promise … Read More
Thank you Wild Oak Coffee!
In our recent Fall Pledge Drive we were pleasantly surprised by a movement of God in which we received more calls from listeners then we could ever remember from the wonderful foothill town of Springville! One of these callers was Elizabeth Bowser, owner of Wild Oak Coffee House in Springville… right across the street from Lighthouse Church (a longtime Spirit … Read More
39 – for King & Country / The Afters
A special double interview episode today! Joel Smallbone from for King & Country joins us to talk about their new movie “Priceless” & we talk to Josh Havens from The Afters about their new album “Live On Forever” and some of the difficult battles that they’ve experienced and want to encourage others with.
38 – Rend Collective
Gareth Gilkeson, a pastor and founding member of the Irish band REND COLLECTIVE talks with us about how the band got started, and what their goals as a giant family of worship leaders are as they make their way to FRESNO (get more info here)! John and Rob also are touched by Canada’s love letter to the United States #tellAmericaItsGreat.
Need a Date Night?
Join us for ULTIMATE DATE NIGHT with Jay and Laura Laffoon! Don’t miss this hilarious glimpse into married life. Unpacked LIVE as only Jay & Laura can do. It’s an evening full of laughter, entertainment, and encouragement as they explore the unique reality marriage brings to everyday life! You may remember when or where you got married, but do you … Read More
37 – Crowder
Crowder joins Rob and John to chat about his new album American Prodigal and his upcoming show in Bakersfield October 14th. Rob and John also take a few minutes to chat about America’s newest phenomena… clowns. Thanks for listening and subscribing… Don’t forget to rate us and let us know what you think in the iTunes store!
Thank you Central Valley Collision Repair!
Central Valley Collision Repair is Spirit 88.9 & Bakersfield 100.1’s newest Business Partner! They recently had their grand opening in Downtown Visalia, which included food, prizes and even Mariachi music! They perform Full Service Paint, Body and Collision Work as well as Customs and Restoration, and work with all insurance carriers.
Remember the Sabbath
The Ten Commandments 4th “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it Holy” “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the … Read More
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