Direct Line Danville is a weekly radio show from Danville, Illinois, looking at the events of our world and our community through the lens of faith. Second Church, Greg Taylor and Stephanie Spangler invite you to join us with a new episode every Wednesday!
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie visited with Terry and Molly Goodwin about Serve Together Vermilion County. Great conversation! Greg also shared about his obsession with daily steps, as we as animal encounters in the dark! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out Direct Line this week featuring 2nd Church Discipleship Minister, Tracy Thomas, for Worldview Wednesday. Greg, Stephanie, and Tracy have a spirited conversation on all things world view, and a touching chat about recent services at 2nd Church. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DL sponsor Bean Hohn joined Greg and Steph this morning on Direct Line radio to discuss a myriad of current events, including the Iran/Israel war, religious freedom in America as Independence Day approaches, Steph's Alaska trip, Greg's fishing adventure up north and multiple Second Church happenings. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg and Stephanie welcomed Cody Monkman from the Neighborhood Care Center to Direct Line radio this week. Cody and Stephanie each shared about their painful experiences in personal loss. Greg and Stephanie also announced in upcoming lament retreat in early August. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie visited with Sandra Lathrop from 2nd Church and Jordan Lang from Connexion church. Both made a huge impact in local church ministry and have recently resigned from their respective positions. They will be greatly missed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line, Greg and Steph welcomed DL sponsor Bean Hohn back to the show for an important conversation about Culture, Christ, Patriotism, and Ministry, as well as an update on Marilyn's Village and a Second Church staff departure! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcome back Tracy Thomas for worldview Wednesday. Check out their important discussion on Creeds, the passing of Phil Robertson, the first hymn, books they are reading, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Terry and Molly Goodwin from Serve Together Vermilion County. Saturday, June 14 is the annual day of service and Sunday, June 22 is the night of worship. Give DL a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out Direct Line this week, featuring Ethan and Bethany Burt from Revel Bakery & Play Café. Greg and Stephanie also discuss an American Pope from Chicago, drug prices in America compared to other countries, and their recent trips to Florida and Kansas City to see their grandkids. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on direct line radio, Greg welcomed his friend Brian Johnson from the Bible bistro podcast for an important conversation about the Bible and Christian media and the papal conclave taking place in Rome. We missed Stephanie, who will be back next week! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie visit with Christian economist David Bahnsen from the dividend Café. Author of the book Full Time, David shares his wealth of knowledge on various important topics and issues. Greg and Stephanie also visit with Brenda Brown from the Laura Lee Fellowship House! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie visit with Rob and Andi from Tarquini's Fresh Produce in nearby Perrysville. Good stuff! Greg and Steph also debrief Holy Week at Second Church, the death of the Pope, Max Lucado's first tattoo (at 70) and Greg's update from court in NJ last week. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Tracy Thomas for worldview Wednesday. The trio discussed Holy Week and why it is important, as we as the oldest written hymn that has become the newest of all praise songs. Greg also shared about his parking ticket in New Jersey, despite never being in New Jersey, and President Trump's Holy Week proclamation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Stephanie and Greg welcomed Jonathan Munoz from the Child Advocacy Center for an important conversation related to child abuse. The CAC is hosting an event on Friday, April 18 at DACC. Greg and Steph also discussed AM radio, a White House sobriety celebration, and the danger of sports gambling. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Greg and Steph welcomed Jacqueline Lacy and Lucy Overlander back to Direct Line radio for an important conversation about domestic violence and victims rights. Greg and Steph also discussed Second Church happenings and faith based movie opportunities in the future! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Stephanie and Greg welcomed Rob Witzel and Brooke Truscelli for conversation about an upcoming event at the Danville library. They also visited with Mary Rothwell, who is making a difference through a medical mission in Africa. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line, Tracy Thomas joined Steph and Greg for Worldview Wednesday, and conversation about the conversion to Christianity by the co-founder of Wikipedia, the ongoing saga involving Robert Morris and Gateway Church, and the book by Jim Herrington, The Leaders Journey. They also discussed astronauts, Cubs baseball, Steph's celebration trip to Florida and GT's favorite title: Papa! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The famous Tommy B joined Greg and Steph this week on Direct Line to talk about his lifetime of radio experience in Danville! Great conversation! Greg and Steph also discussed YES day, a great honor for our Illini guy Ben Humrichous, possible persecution in America, and the down side of radical guarantees made by preachers. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the five year anniversary of Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed to Chris Lawler and Miles Clark back to the studio. They celebrated the birthday of Direct Line with pastries from mad goat, talked about Miles recent retirement, looked at a new pew research poll and what it means for the church, and even discussed briefly last night’s speech by the President before Congress. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Tracy Thomas joined Greg and Steph for worldview Wednesday on Direct Line radio this week! Lots of compelling conversations about grandparenting, emotion, culture, empathy, and the importance of community. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcome Randy Skaggs and Bethany Hager! Randy tells us the story of his passion to do relief work in North Carolina following the terrible floods of last fall. His passion is infectious! Bethany shares with us about multiple legal issues and is a treasure trove of information! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Justin and Sarah Mornout from Stir Nutrition in Tilton for a conversation about good health and the importance of protein-based drink options for energy and productivity. The Mornout's even blessed us with complementary drinks! Greg and Steph also discussed the Super Bowl, a special Sunday at Second for Steph, an important Executive Order from President Trump, and the consideration of more Marijuana stores and shops in our community. Check ...
This week on Direct Line Radio Show, Greg and Stephanie visited with special guest Sam George from Mad Goat Coffee! They also talked about the Super Bowl, crazy Kanye, Danville making headlines with CNN, DEI issues, early retirement, and three special good news shout-outs: Josef Bean Hohn Sr., Chad Dare, and Sandra Finch! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph visited with Teagyn Goodwin from Crossroads Christian Church about Greg and Teagyn's recent trip to Egypt. Greg and Steph also talked about the pain of home ownership, the blessing of Illini basketball games, Greg's new toaster oven, questions about presidential pardon power and the role of preachers to speak truth to power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show, sponsor Bean Hohn with Hohn’s Tank Wash joined Stephanie and Tracy Thomas for Tracy’s Worldview Wednesday. We discussed Trump’s seemingly different demeanor this time around and spent a lot of time discussing John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way. Bean gave us an update on Marilyn’s Village, and we all chimed in on bedtime routines with grandchildren. We are anxiously awaiting Greg Taylor’s return to Direct Line next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On today’s show, Chris Lawler from Catlin Church of Christ joined Stephanie while Greg was landing in Cairo, Egypt as we were on the air. Chris and Stephanie discussed the national Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we remembered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., discussed a recent Joe Rogan podcast, and contemplated appropriate funeral music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the first show of the new year , Greg and Stephanie welcomed Don and Deanna Witzel to Direct Line radio! Sponsors of the show from the very beginning, the Witzel‘s are important members of the community and the conversation was most encouraging! Greg and Stephanie also talked about Greg’s New Year’s resolutions, and Stephanie was even doing push-ups in studio toward the end of the show! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Miles Clark from Crossroads Christian Church and Dave Anderson from First Nazarene Church for the final Direct Line show of 2024. The conversation included the upcoming retirement of both Miles and Dave, Stephanie‘s ordination in the ministry Monday night, all things Christmas, and look ahead to the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Direct Line radio, Stephanie and Greg welcome Chris Lawler from Catlin Church of Christ. They discussed Greg‘s surprise Christmas present, the Oxford word of the year, the situation in Syria, and Christmas memories. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg and Stephanie welcomed Stephanie‘s cousin Kevin Abney to Direct Line radio this week for a conversation about politics, presidential history, the future of both political parties, and a couple of movie recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
