CRISTA Broadcasting

CRISTA Broadcasting: sharing Christ's encouragementEncouragement. Hope. Knowing Jesus Christ in a deeper way.

CRISTA Broadcasting sends this message of hope through three radio stations: SPIRIT 105.3, PRAISE 106.5 and AM 630 KCIS.

  • SPIRIT 105.3 FM is fun, contemporary and music-intensive, consistently ranking in the top five of all Seattle area radio stations.
  • AM 630 KCIS inspires and encourages through talk, teaching and classic Christian music.
  • PRAISE 106.5 FM impacts north Puget Sound and the greater Vancouver, BC area with contemporary worship music along with in-depth teaching about walking with Jesus Christ.

At CRISTA Broadcasting, we’re about life, faith and, most importantly, telling about the love found in Jesus Christ.

Did you know?

  • CRISTA’s radio ministry began in 1954 with AM station KGDN.
  • In the last 12 months 1,048 people called 1-888-NEED HIM, after hearing about the number on Spirit, to ask questions about faith—and some, to give their lives to Christ! 
  • Morning host Jim Bouma’s voice has been heard on PRAISE for 27 years!

On the Air: Programs for Life

Wise stewardship of financial resources is Dave Ramsey’s specialty, and in a world where financial astuteness is increasingly relevant, KCIS offers Ramsey’s shows each day at 12:30 and 3:00 pm.  Walk with Ramsey through listeners’ financial questions and real-life situations, and see how his guidance applies to your finances!