Raul Ries , heard weekdays at 1030am on the "Somebody Loves You" radio program on WFIL, joins the show today. SLY is celebrating 27 years on WFIL and is the "Ministry of the Month" for May :). Ries shares about his wife Sharon (who went to be with the Lord a year ago), thoughts on being a godly father, and the ministry of SLY. He also gives insight into "Follow Me" (a free booklet each listener is welcome to download) and his book Sin: The Root of All Evil (the daily prize being given away this ...
May 27, 2025•50 min
Dr. Michael Youssef from "Leading The Way" (heard weekdays on WFIL at 530pm) joins the show regarding his new book God's Final Call: How the Book of Revelation Pulls Back the Veil on Current Events and Our Ultimate Future. He notes what Christians in today's world are experiencing (including increasing hostility) and why the words of Jesus in Revelation still apply--both as a source of comfort and encouragement for those seeking to be faithful, but also a stern warning of coming judgment for tho...
May 12, 2025•50 min
Misty Skolnick , co-owner of Uncle Jerry's Pretzels in Lancaster County is our first guest on the program today! Misty shares how her co-owner father Jerry began the company in 1988--delivering pretzels in the Delaware Valley--as well as the company's growth and development from local business to having a national presence. Uncle Jerry's Pretzels have been free of oil, sugar, preservatives and artificial dyes since the company's inception. Skolnick discusses how this comes into play today, with ...
Apr 15, 2025•51 min
Philadelphia treasure Lauren Hart joins the show today! We go in-depth on her time serving as the Philadelphia Flyers national anthemist (25 years and counting), her musical journey which includes releasing over a half-dozen albums and performing with Philly's own The Dovells (and numerous other musical artists), and her beloved dad, Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame broadcaster Gene Hart. Lauren is (or has been) involved with the boards of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Hospital and th...
Apr 10, 2025•46 min
Dr. Robert Jeffress joins the show today to share about his new book Jesus Revealed in the End Times: Hope for Today from the One Who Holds Our Future. Dr. Jeffress is Sr Pastor, First Baptist Church of Dallas, TX and heard weekdays at 930am on "Pathway to Victory" on WFIL. Herb Murrell , baritone & original founding member of the Stylistics , also checks in regarding "Falling in Love With My Girl," the group's first new album in 15 years. Murrell also shares about the group's formation and ...
Mar 20, 2025•44 min
Becky Brown , President of New Life Ministries and co-host of the New Life Live! radio program (heard weekdays at 1pm and 12am) joins the show today! She shares New Life's history and how the ministry and radio show can be of help. Brown has also created a special video with insight into reducing stress & anxiety, especially in today's culture. You can access the video by clicking here or by entering "NEW LIFE VIDEO" in the Search field at wfil.com :). A.J. Croce , singer/songwriter and son ...
Mar 19, 2025•53 min
Bishop Eric Lambert Jr., heard on WFIL weekdays 330pm-4pm on the "Climbing Higher" radio program, spends the hour in-studio today! Climbing Higher is WFIL's Ministry of the Month for March. Each listener is welcome to a free download of Bishop Lambert's message "Living By The Spirit" (just click the Ministry of the Month banner at wfil.com). That qualifies you to win the daily prize of Bishop Lambert's book At What Cost? and enters you to win the grand prize featuring several items including Bis...
Mar 05, 2025•51 min
Chef, cookbook author and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass is first up on the show today! Her new cooking series, "Instant Italian," premiers on FYI on Monday, March 10th at 9:30pm (EST) and will air for six weeks. Each 30-minute episode features several of her easy-to-make Italian dishes with a fresh, modern twist. Gass gives insight into the program, her upbringing, and how her Italian heritage has shaped her love for cooking. Steve Shwetz , host of "Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McG...
Mar 03, 2025•48 min
In honor of Super Bowl LIX this Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, former Eagles kicker David Akers joins the show! Akers--a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame--is the team's all-time leading scorer, a 6x Pro Bowler and a member of Philadelphia's 75th Anniversary Team. He discusses the upcoming big game down in New Orleans, adjusting to life after football, his faith in the Lord, and also reminisces about his playing days (including in the Super Bowl with Philadelphia ...
Feb 07, 2025•51 min
Today we’re joined live in-studio by Pastor Joe Focht and his sons Josh Focht and Mike Focht from Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia! Pastor Joe can be heard weekdays at 730am (and Sundays at 8am) on the "Straight From The Heart" radio program, WFIL's January 2025 Ministry of the Month (enter to win prizes on the WFIL home page!). The program is Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia's daily Bible teaching ministry (which Josh produces) and has been a blessing on WFIL for nearly 40 years. Pastor Joe shares ...
Jan 18, 2025•48 min
It's day 2 of our Pre-Born campaign with Scott Wilder ! January is Sanctity of Human Life month, and as in years past, WFIL is working with Pre-Born to offer free ultrasounds for pregnant girls and women who otherwise might choose to end their pregnancy. These ultrasounds have proven to be a powerful, effective, and gentle way of promoting life--first for the baby, but also the mother, father, and beyond. Scott continues to share about the work of Pre-Born, stories of those who have been helped,...
Jan 10, 2025•52 min
Scott Wilder from Pre-Born is our special guest today on the Tim DeMoss Show. January is Sanctity of Human Life month, and once again WFIL is teamed up with Pre-Born to help provide free ultrasounds for pregnant girls and women who otherwise might choose to end their pregnancy. These ultrasounds are a powerful, effective, and gentle way of promoting life. Over 80% of the time, they have greatly contributed to those receiving them choosing to keep their baby. Scott shares about Pre-Born's work, s...
Jan 09, 2025•53 min
Kevin Harvey , former Philadelphia 76ers team chaplain joins us today on our "Famous Friday" edition of the Tim DeMoss Show. Kevin offers memories of former 76ers star Dikembe Mutombo (who passed away at the end of September) including Mutombo's faith in action. Harvey also shares his personal faith journey and testimony and work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in South Jersey, where he serves as Area Director. The FCA uses the powerful platform of sports to serve local communities aro...
Oct 11, 2024•50 min
Rex Carroll , co-founder & guitarist extraordinaire of Whitecross--one of the premiere hard rock bands in Christian music history--and lead singer Dave Roberts Zoom into the show today in advance of their concert date at The Fuge in Warminster, PA this Thursday October 10. Details are available at www.keyconcertseries.com and www.whitecrossband.com . Carroll & Roberts discuss their new album "Fear No Evil," the early Whitecross years with co-founder and original lead singer Scott Wenzel,...
Oct 08, 2024•44 min
We're privileged to have Bill Schoening , veteran voice of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team spend the majority of the show with us today. We discuss his book Stories, Sports, and Songs featuring 101 short chapters full of Philadelphia history (where he was born and raised), his journalism, media & broadcasting path, a wide variety of people Schoening has met and worked with, and songs he has written along the way that often complement his ongoing story. Throughout the book and in our ch...
Oct 03, 2024•49 min
On the program today, Tim opens with thoughts on the passing of Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutomobo, as well as an update on the GFA World partnership (and a number of thank-yous during the show as well). Culture writer & reporter Ashley Spencer joins the show to discuss her first book, Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise & Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire . Spencer spoke with over 150 people involved with the Disney Channel in the 1990s and 2000s, from actors, singers and writers ...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min
John Simons with Key Concert Series joins the program today. John shares about the God-given vision for KCS including supporting the original and local music scene in the form of all-ages, family-oriented events. Part of KCS' goal is to afford opportunities to younger & older bands who are Christians to meet, share the same stage, pray together and support each other. More information, including regarding a concert this Saturday 9/28, and the Thursday 10/10 show featuring 3x-Dove Award winni...
Sep 26, 2024•48 min
Craig Singer , Emmy-nominated director, producer, writer & filmmaker, and Michael Benson , author of 60+ books, check in regarding their new book Moguls: The Lives & Times of Film Pioneers Nicholas & Joseph Schenck . The brothers were involved in the launches of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Twentieth Century-Fox, and United Artists (UA) created the Motion Picture Academy and the invention of the Oscars, and halted a Nazi takeover of the movie industry and shakedown by the Mob in the 19...
Sep 24, 2024•47 min
Tim opens the show (after the customary weather/sports check) with thoughts on the pitching and booing of Phillies starter Tajuan Walker, as well as the current GFA World partnership. Also featured are clips from Scott Baio (Happy Days, Charles in Charge) and Adam Agee (Newsboys bass player), both of whom appear in the new God's Not Dead: In God We Trust film. Actor James Madio climbs in the ring later in the program to talk about his new film "The Featherweight" which presents a gripping chapte...
Sep 24, 2024•48 min
Allen Anderson , Candidate District #151 for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, joins the program with thoughts on issues facing his district, his campaign approach (including with those who don't agree with his positions), and his "Love in Action" work providing toilets in South Africa. Gutfeld! co-host Kat Timpf also checks in regarding her new book I Used to Like You Until...(How Binary Thinking Divides Us ). The book is both political and an open & honest look at Timpf's own life...
Sep 23, 2024•50 min
Bishop Eric A. Lambert Jr spends the show in-studio today! He is pastor at Bethel Deliverance International Church in Wyncote, PA and heard weekdays at 330pm on the "Climbing Higher" radio program on WFIL right before the Tim DeMoss Show. Pastor Lambert shares from his brand new book Living By Faith: Living the Exciting Life of Believing God . Chapters include "Faith Defined," "Where Have I Placed My Faith," "Victory Through Faith" and "Working Faith in Everyday Life." (By the way, you're more t...
Sep 18, 2024•53 min
Tony Award-winning actress Kelly Bishop --a veteran of Broadway, film and TV, including as matriarch Emily in "Gilmore Girls"--kicks off the show to share about her new book The Third Gilmore Girl . Bishop's memoir covers her six decades in show business and life lessons she has learned along the way. Anna Jones follows to make life easier and more delicious with her cookbook Easy Wins: 12 Flavor Hits, 125 Delicious Recipes, 365 Days of Good Eating . Anna takes 12 hero ingredients guaranteed to ...
Sep 17, 2024•47 min
Carlos Whittaker , author of Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human , checks in to claim the crown for longest subtitle of any author Tim has ever interviewed :) and more importantly, to share about...well, you know...what the title says. Freshly-minted 2024 American Ninja Warrior winner Vance Walker pauses counting the $1 million he won earlier this week to spring into action on the program as well. Walker is the first 2-t...
Sep 13, 2024•46 min
Today on the Tim DeMoss Show, it’s Trivia Thursday, September 2024 edition! We're talking presidential debates, explorers, Beatles, and other historical topics! Guys vs. girls. Find out who wins this round. :) Sports clips: Nick Castellanos, rightfielder, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2024•48 min
Newsboys bass player Adam Agee joins the Tim DeMoss Show today in conjunction with God's Not Dead: In God We Trust , in theatres tomorrow. Agee--co-founder of the band Stellar Kart and a one-time member of Audio Adrenaline--appears in the film with fellow Newsboys Michael Tait, Jeff Frankenstein, Duncan Phillips & Jody Davis. Several Newsboys songs are featured, including three Agee co-wrote: the title track, How Many Times, and Worldwide Revival. God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust stars David ...
Sep 11, 2024•38 min
Actor Scott Baio joins the Tim DeMoss Show today to discuss the new film God's Not Dead: In God We Trust (in theatres Thursday September 12). Baio, known for his roles on TV shows "Happy Days" & "Charles In Charge" (among others), plays John Wesley, political advisor to Senator Peter Kane (Ray Wise). Kane runs for office emphasizing his belief there's no room for God in the execution of government. Reverend David Hill (David A.R. White), a small-town pastor, steps up to run against Senator K...
Sep 09, 2024•47 min
Taun Cortado from GFA World joins the program to share about the ministry and set the foundation for the September '24 partnership with WFIL to send 2000 copies of God's Word to Africa & Asia and to help sponsor 3 national missionaries for a year in Asia. Actor Joey Vahedi (Thomas on The Chosen ) also pops up on the show as Season 4 is now available on the CW. Vahedi, a guest on Season 1 with recurring roles in subsequent seasons, gives insight into being part of the cast, working with direc...
Sep 06, 2024•51 min
Reggie Smith , tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band, brings his energy and joy to the Tim DeMoss Show today in advance of the GVB concert at Christian Life Church (Bensalem, PA) on Saturday September 14 @ 6pm. We cover Reggie's path to the band, his faith, wife Ladye Love Smith, and the concert and music of the GVB. More information is available at www.gaither.com and www.reggieandladye.com . WFIL is giving away tickets to the show too! The contest wraps up Friday 9/6 @ 1159pm. You can enter on the...
Sep 04, 2024•40 min
Rabbi Schneider , host of the "Discovering the Jewish Jesus" radio program (heard weekdays at 3pm on WFIL), joins the show today. He shares about the ministry and the Jewish feasts (including those occurring in the Fall), and how being Jewish and a Christian at the same time--often thought of as not possible--actually makes total sense. Rabbi Schneider also gives insight into the free e-booklet ("Spiritual Warfare") each listener is welcome to download this month at wfil.com, his books Awakening...
Sep 03, 2024•39 min
Howard Klausner , screenwriter for the new "Reagan" movie (starring Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller and Jon Voight), joins the show today. Klausner describes the origins of the creation of the film, its long and winding path (10+ years) to creating it, and his hopes for the film (in theatres today). Klausner, who worked on two campaigns for former president Jimmy Carter, shares "This is not a Republican movie. This is an American movie. It's an American story," adding, "I think the real secret...
Aug 30, 2024•51 min
