Rob Maaddi , the longtime Eagles and Phillies sportswriter for the Associated Press—and also author of Birds of Pray (telling the story of the 2017-18 Eagles Super Bowl championship team through the eyes of believers on the team)—checks in with an update on the Phillies’ signing of outfielder Andrew McCutchen and a few thoughts on the Eagles’ Carson Wentz / Nick Foles situation at quarterback. Marc Shaiman , who composed the score and a number of songs for the brand new Mary Poppins Returns movi...
Dec 19, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 68
Phil and Miss Kay Robertson of the A&E smash hit reality TV series Duck Dynasty check in from their home in Louisiana, covering a wide range of topics from their house almost burning down on Christmas Eve to their faith in the Lord to Phil being the starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech ahead of future Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. Both Phil and Miss Kay share fun stories, their faith, and parts of everyday life like Miss Kay’s Raging Cajun recipes and Phil’s “Pecan Praline” recipe, as well...
Dec 18, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 67
Donna Rice Hughes, CEO and President of Enough Is Enough (EIE), joins the show to discuss work that EIE is engaged in to help protect children (and adults) from inappropriate and illegal content online, including a several-years-long battle with Starbucks regarding their willingness (or lack thereof) to filter such content in their stores. More information on that situation and a number of others at enough.org. Actor David Rasche, best-known for his leading role in the 80’s TV sitcom Sledge Hamm...
Dec 17, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 66
Rebecca Alonzo , author of The Devil In Pew #7 , rejoins the program for an “epilogue” to Thursday’s program to detail more about what happened with Mr. Horry Watts, the man behind the harassment, intimidation, and ultimately the armed gunman who stormed Rebecca’s family’s home just a few days before Easter in 1978. Rebecca also shares about a very special gift her mother left for her and the power of Scripture when it comes to forgiveness and healing. Also calling in, Dr. Everett Piper , the pr...
Dec 14, 2018•47 min•Season 2018Ep. 65
Rebecca Alonzo, author of The Devil In Pew #7, shares a powerful story filled with drama, trauma, forgiveness and healing. In 1969, her father, Robert Nichols—along with his wife Ramona--moved to Sellerstown, North Carolina, to serve as a pastor. There he and his wife were blessed with two children (Daniel & Rebecca) and found a small community eager to welcome them―with one exception. Glaring at Pastor Nichols from pew number seven each week was a powerful local man named Horry Watts, obses...
Dec 13, 2018•48 min•Season 2018Ep. 64
Joining the program today: Joe Cullen from the Knights of Columbus to talk about the passage of bill HR 390—“The Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018”—yesterday. Years in the making, HR 390 makes clear that those targeted for genocide by ISIS should be included in American government assistance in the region. The bill was bipartisan, with its author being Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) and its lead co-sponsor being Anna Eshoo (D-CA). HR 390 passed unanimously in both ...
Dec 12, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 63
A very full show today! Dr. Mark Engelman , former medical director of St. Joseph’s Medical Emergency Center in Phoenix and standby physician for two American Presidential administrations, bats leadoff and shares thoughts how to make wise choices during the holidays with regard to maintaining one’s health (and not falling off the wagon). Award-winning sportswriter Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News checks in to discuss the pending signing of free agent Andrew McCutchen by t...
Dec 11, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 62
New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge joins the show to share about Restoration Year—A 365-Day Devotional geared towards equipping readers for a year of transformation and possibility. Restoration Year released last week (December 4), as did the 2019 edition of the World Almanac And Book Of Facts. Sarah Jansen, senior editor of the Almanac, checks in to talk about what’s included in the 1008-page book, how it was assembled, and other fun angles on what is the best-selling American refe...
Dec 10, 2018•48 min•Season 2018Ep. 61
Author Ella Wall Prichard calls in from Texas to share about her book Reclaiming Joy—A Primer For Widows . She lost her husband Lev unexpectedly in 2009 and shares about the fear and anxiety that followed as she confronted the enormity of the responsibilities left to her, including becoming CEO of the family oil business. Ella talks about the importance of the book of Philippians in the New Testament in terms of finding strength and also share much insight and wisdom. She blogs at www.ellawallpr...
Dec 07, 2018•52 min•Season 2018Ep. 60
The sampler show theme continued on Thursday 12/06/18, the three-month anniversary of the program. Highlights from conversations with Brian Smith (Manager, Broadcasting and Media Services for the Philadelphia Flyers), Randall Wenger (Independence Law Center in Harrisburg), hip-hop artist KJ-52 (featuring his new Christmas CD) Professor Daniel Dreisbach (Department of Justice, Law and Criminology at American University), Kim Mangione (New Life Animal Rescue in South Jersey), and David Akers (Eagl...
Dec 06, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 59
Another Whitman’s Sampler show today featuring parts of conversations from the first three months of the program including with Mike Love of the Beach Boys, Jill Page of Every Good Gift ministry, Matthew Newell (director of the Family Hope Center), and J.C. Romero of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies. We also aired part of President George W. Bush’s heartfelt (and humorous at times) eulogy that he gave at his father George H.W. Bush’s funeral service earlier today. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Dec 05, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 58
As the show nears its three-month anniversary, Tim shared a number of clips with previous guests to help listeners get a cross-section of what the program is about (and to remind ‘em that full interviews are available via podcast at wfil.com ). Featured this time around were Bishop Eric Lambert Jr. (founding pastor of Bethel Deliverance in Wyncote, PA, and host of the Climbing Higher program which airs weekdays at 330pm), Carter Conlon (Senior Pastor of Times Square Church and author of the new ...
Dec 04, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 57
Author Dr. Douglas Estes joins the Tim DeMoss Show to talk about his brand new book Braving The Future: Christian Faith In A World Of Limitless Tech. Topics like Virtual Reality, Gene Editing, and Intelligent Robots are discussed, with a main theme of helping Christians prepare their theology in terms of how to examine and embrace (or discard) these and other technologies coming at us in rapid-fire fashion. Hi-fives for Rita in Southampton, NJ and Sharon in East Lansdowne, PA on winning Dr. Este...
Dec 03, 2018•49 min•Season 2018Ep. 56
Singer/songwriter Christopher Wright joins the Tim DeMoss Show in-studio for an encore to Thursday 11/29/18’s show. He goes more into detail about Amanda, his beautiful daughter with special needs as well as details the chronology of his three albums, continuing to share about the Lord’s work in and through his ministry and family over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2018•47 min•Season 2018Ep. 55
Singer/songwriter Christopher Wright joins the Tim DeMoss Show in-studio today. Chris was born in Philadelphia and grew up the suburbs in a musical home. Over time, he recorded several CDs and won some national songwriting contests, penning/recording songs you may recognize from church. The music side of things trended upward but didn't quite result in becoming a"superstar" per se (and Chris is OK with that :))...but that said, he shares about the process & challenges, not just musically but...
Nov 29, 2018•48 min•Season 2018Ep. 54
The Tim DeMoss Show takes a fun, fun, fun turn with longtime Beach Boy Mike Love with conversation revolving around his new Christmas record Reason For The Season , his upcoming tour dates in the area, and Mike's 2019 nomination for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jim Maxim of Acts 4:13 Ministries checks in regarding their leadership prayer breakfast in Wayne, PA this coming Tuesday 12/4 (it's free :))...and Fred Strath meyer (Deputy Secretary for Pennsylvania's Plant Industry & Consumer Prote...
Nov 28, 2018•47 min•Season 2018Ep. 53
Steve and Pam Smith from Ergosophic spent the hour in-studio with Tim, discussing leadership coaching (as well as counseling and mentoring, and the differences amongst them). Part of their ministry is in conjunction with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade For Christ). They serve individuals and couples both locally and internationally. Steve has served at Lansdale Presbyterian Church (ironically in Hatfield, PA) and is a licensed counselor in PA; Pam is the author of 9 Ways Women Sabotage Their Career...
Nov 27, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 52
JOY is the theme of today’s show. Candace Payne (otherwise known as “Chewbacca Mom”—the focal point of the #1 video on Facebook in 2016, with 175 million views and counting) calls in to talk about the whole CM experience, a particularly rough spot in college, and her brand new guided bullet journal, Consider It Joy. Tim also shares about the story behind the naming of his daughter with severe disabilities— Victoria “Tori” Joy —and the Lord’s work in her life and the family’s lives even in the sm...
Nov 26, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 51
Former Eagle Paul Grasmanis checks in to talk football, marriage, challenges to have children / the pain of losing a child / the joy of adopting, and a lot more--and how his faith in the Lord has helped throughout. Randall Wenger of the Independence Law Center in Harrisburg calls in regarding the "Doe vs Boyertown School District" case just filed with the Supreme Court--a crazy situation revolving students' fundamental rights to bodily privacy. On a lighter note, hip-hop artist KJ-52 joins the s...
Nov 21, 2018•47 min•Season 2018Ep. 50
Tim was joined by Augustus Nicodemus Lopes , vice president of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. He is also in charge of theological education of ten seminaries in Brazil and pastors the 1st Presbyterian Church in Recife, Brazil. Augustus received his doctorate from Westminster Seminary in Glenside, PA and has written a number of books as well. Dr. Lopes shared his testimony and offered insight (Biblically and culturally) into a number of topics including preaching God’s Word, regarding social ...
Nov 20, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 49
Tim talks with Amy Robertson , an old high school friend. She sadly developed stage 4 Lung Cancer and, during National Cancer Awareness Month, she shared her story with our audience. It is interesting she never smoked and never worked in a building where hazardous chemicals were used. Her cancer has spread and she is doing somewhat better. During this time, her faith has really helped her and she has grown closer to the Lord. Tim also spoke with Cecila Manuela , a singer songwriter from Lancaste...
Nov 19, 2018•47 min•Season 2018Ep. 48
Tim spent most of the show talking with authors about their new books. Ben Malcolmson Is the Special Assistant to Coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks. He wrote Walk On about his senior year at USC when he walked onto the football team. He also gave each of his team mates a Bible which did not go over very well. It's a great story and it's all on the show. Tim also spoke with Greg Spec talks to Tim about Family Life Weekend to Remember, taking place in King of Prussia tonight. This is a gr...
Nov 16, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 47
Tim speaks with Garry "G" Cobb about Golden Tate, Eagles newest player... And spends time talking Philadelphia 76ers and how new Guard, Jimmy Butler will fit with the young players on the team. Gary also spoke about being a father to young sons and how he learned to teach them using and relying on biblical truths. Tim also spoke with his nephew Matthew DeMoss . Matthew founded "Stay Dry" after the loss of his older brother to PTSD and alchol abuse. Stay Dry raises funds for those suffering with ...
Nov 16, 2018•48 min•Season 2018Ep. 46
Tim speaks with comic musicians Dave and Brian . They write comedic songs and tour the U.S. They have been comics for almost 15 years and interestingly, their last concert will be in December in Glenside. They spoke of their music, and about nights when they just didn't fire on all cylinders. Mostly though, they were successful over the years and completely enjoyed writing and performing together. The are each moving into their favorite ministries and they each spoke of their love of the Lord an...
Nov 14, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 45
Tim speaks with Carter Conlon , Senior Pastor at Times Square Church. Pastor Conlon has a new book out "It's Time to Pray". Pastor Conlon shared his love of prayer and his testimony. His very interesting stories will keep you glued to the radio. He spoke of a dream he had of bringing 25,000 people to Christ. It had been a life goal. Then one night in Africa, he spoke to a crowed of hundreds of thousands of souls. After the service, about 100,000 stayed and joined the Lord! That night in prayer, ...
Nov 13, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 44
Tim's one month Recap Show! If you missed any shows, this one show will show you what you have been missing! Interviews include; Tim's dad, who said if there is only one prayer in your life, let it be the words "Thank You". Other guests include Gary Cobb , former Eagle. Paul Byrd , former Phillie. Jay Jackson , founder of the band ApologetiX. Jonathan Litman , founder of the band True Vibe. Bryan Chambers , also known as Mr. Voice Box! But there's more... listen for yourself. See omnystudio.com/...
Nov 13, 2018•47 min•Season 2018Ep. 43
Tim speaks with Pastor Joe Focht of Calvary Chapel in suburban Philadelphia. Pastor Focht is on the air on WFIL weekdays at 7:30 am with "Straight From the Heart". The Pastor shared how he came to the Lord as a 22 year old. He tried drugs and played in a band and over time, his drummer kept trying to get him to join the path the Lord had selected for him. So Pastor Focht read the bible just to argue with his drummer. So after, Pastor Focht was teaching bible lessons. Tim also spoke with his brot...
Nov 12, 2018•48 min•Season 2018Ep. 42
Tim spends the hour with Matthew Newell of the Family hope Center in Norristown, PA. The Family Hope Center teaches parents of children with special needs how to proactively reengineer the brain to bring about progress from the inside out (rather than manage symptoms). They take calls from parents of children who have been injured and offer help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 41
Tim speaks with Phil Joel , former bass player for The Newsboys and Zealand Worship. Phil is touring the country with his band and is looking forward to a reunion tour of The Newsboys. Phil also spoke of his walk with the Lord, his family life, and life on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 08, 2018•48 min•Season 2018Ep. 40
Tim speaks with Laura Adams of driversed.com - Laura speaks of teenagers taking classes and taking their drivers license test. About 70% fail their first test. She offers tips for students and parents, including ways to save money on car insurance. She also tells us that many insurance companies have lower rates for students with a "B" grade point average or better. Tim then speaks with Ben Malcolmson , Special Assistant to Head Coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks. Ben has a great new boo...
Nov 07, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 39
