John times two today, with John Brazer (Director of Fun & Games for the Phillies) and John Vanderkruk (owner/operator of HortiCo. Inc near Toronto) calling in. Brazer delves into what it’s like to plan promotions weeks and months ahead, including preparing for big signings or trades (like the one today for Marlins’ All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto) that may or may not happen. Brazer also highlights some of the upcoming special nights at the ballpark this season involving the official retiremen...
Feb 07, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 26
Local traffic legend John Butterworth joins the show today. For decades, John has reported on it all—from the Conshohocken Curve to Belmont, the Blue Route, 676, I-95, Route 73 and many more roadways all over the Tri-State Area. John used to do traffic for the "Z Morning Show" which Tim hosted on 990 WZZD (now sister station NewsTalk 990 WNTP) from 1996-2004 & has done thousands of reports over the years on many stations in Philly. Much ground is covered during this reunion of sorts—from how...
Feb 06, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 25
John Smoltz —longtime Atlanta Braves pitcher, member of the 2015 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, World Series broadcaster, and U.S. Senior Open golfer—kindly spends most of the hour on the TDS. Smoltz shares much wisdom and insight, including embracing failure instead of being afraid of or being knocked down for good by it. Despite being an 8-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, leading the league in multiple categories multiple times, winning the World Series, and being elected to the Ha...
Feb 05, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 24
John DiAntonio , owner of award-winning Philadelphia fixture DiAntonio’s Catering, shares his testimony of God’s work in his life. DiAntonio had some religious upbringing but by his early teens had stopped going to church altogether and found himself experimenting with drugs. In time he also began dealing drugs while still in high school, crossing paths with the mafia along the way. Soon after, while waiting on a layover in Tennessee en route to Mexico (where John hoped to break free of his addi...
Feb 05, 2019•44 min•Season 2019Ep. 23
The Famous Friday Show had a wide variety of elements to enjoy, starting with former Eagle & longtime broadcaster Garry “G” Cobb checking in from Atlanta, the site of this weekend’s Super Bowl. Cobb shares his expertise on the Patriots & Rams, how his faith in the Lord comes into play with regard to priorities (and in the life coaching he is engaged in with former and current players), and favorite grub for the game too. Speaking of the Super Bowl, Ann Krill from WFIL’s marketing & p...
Feb 01, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 22
Former Petra lead singer John Schlitt spends the full show with Tim today. Quite a privilege to have one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music the past 30+ years , including 20 years (and 16 albums) as the front man for Petra. Schlitt shares about his childhood, college years and first big band (Head East), including how as the band grew, John’s personal life spiraled into a life of cocaine and alcohol abuse. Fired by the band in 1980, Schlitt hit rock bottom and was on the brink of...
Jan 31, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 21
Thankfulness Part II today including Scripture verses, songs, and calls. Daryl Van Dyken (lead engineer with Trans World Radio) checks in from Europe with an update on the Silk Road Project that the WFIL listening audience teamed up to support this past October (helping provide a 200,000-watt transmitter to bring the gospel to a 60 million population coverage map in parts of 10 countries in Central Asia). Also includes a clip with VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki with regard to the importanc...
Jan 30, 2019•45 min•Season 2019Ep. 20
Thankfulness Part I today, featuring Scripture, songs. Tim’s Dad ( Robert DeMoss Sr ) calls in with regard to a famous quote by Meister Eckhart on thankfulness. Singer-songwriter and longtime friend of the station Erin O’Donnell checks in as well to share the story behind her song “Thank You” (and do her world-famous sports report). P.S. Erin’s husband Brad is a music industry veteran whose colleague is behind the Mountain Dew commercial to be used this coming weekend during the Super Bowl :). S...
Jan 29, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 19
Mike Nawrocki , co-creator of the award-winning VeggieTales series, graciously spends a good chunk of the show (whilst driving from Nashville to Memphis) taking a trip down memory lane with the early days of VeggieTales / Big Idea, taking pit stops along the 50+video library way. Mike shares about recent work (an album and two children's books) with music legend Michael W. Smith, as well as upcoming projects with Smith (see www.nurturingsteps.com for info). Nawrocki also drops hints about new Ve...
Jan 25, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 18
Karen Knapik from the U.S. Small Business Association, Office of Disaster Assistance calls in regarding help for those affected by the five-alarm Overbrook Apartment fire last month in Philadelphia involving over 180 firefighters, with many residents being displaced and/or losing most or all of their possessions. Tom Morgan of the local band the Wilderness shares about tomorrow night’s “Hard Rock Praising God” concert—headlined by Project 86—at Chelten Church in Dresher, PA. Information on the s...
Jan 24, 2019•49 min•Season 2019Ep. 17
Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day, as well as the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Dan Bartkowiak , Director of Communications for the Pennsylvania Family Institute ( www.pafamily.org ) joins the show to recap current laws and events (such as the March For Life that took place last Friday in Washington DC). Matthew Newell , Director of the Family Hope Center ( www.familyhopecenter.com ) checks in from Denmark (!) as well on the eve of show host Tim DeMoss’ daughter Victoria Joy’s 13th birt...
Jan 22, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 16
Former Philadelphia Eagle & veteran broadcaster Garry “G” Cobb (gcobb.com) offers insight on the Rams-Saints and Patriots-Chiefs playoff games from yesterday (including his experience with regard to moving forward despite disappointments and hurdles in his life). G also shares thoughts on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, G’s life growing up in North Carolina (and as his family moved north to Connecticut), and what we can do to help bring about a culture that promotes loving your neighbor. Local DJ...
Jan 21, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 15
A simple, fun, encouraging Famous Friday Show featuring several songs from Relient K, God’s Property f/ Kirk Franklin, For King & Country, and even Veggie Tales (whose co-creator, Mike Nawrocki, is scheduled to call in a week from today). Also in the mix, a flashback interview clip with Phil Joel (formerly of Newsboys) and his new band Zealand Worship’s version of “Good Good Father.” Words of encouragement from Hebrews 10 and 12—and an array of fun puns—all add up to a pleasant way to wrap u...
Jan 18, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 14
Mike Norman , operations manager of Pole Gems in Salem, Oregon, spends a good part of the TDS sharing about Pole Gems’ ministry to women & men in the adult entertainment industry.. The show also features music from Larry Norman—Mike’s father—from whom Mike grew up learning much about outreach to those on the fringes in society. “The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes & The Pride Of Life” by the 77s, referencing 1 John 2:15-17, finds it way into the show, along with some 77’s history and Scripture...
Jan 17, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 13
Author (and mother of four children under age 10!) Kara Kae James joins the program to share about her new book, “Mom Up—Thriving With Grace In The Chaos of Motherhood.” Themes of intentionality, community, rest (in the Lord), and embracing the chaos are all in play, as are stories from flying sippy cups of apple juice to taking time to read the most important book of them all, the Bible. Speaking of chaos, if you ever thought running the vacuum & straightening the house to get ready for com...
Jan 16, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 12
Scott Wilder of Pre-Born is in-studio for Day 2 of 2 to share about the ministry. Pre-Born offers free ultrasounds to pregnant women & young girls who otherwise may be inclined to terminate their pregnancy. Seeing their baby--and hearing their baby's heartbeat--very often (80% of the time) results in the decision by these women to keep their baby. It's a gentle yet powerful thing, providing such a "lens of truth." Pre-Born also shares the gospel with the women they serve and offers support i...
Jan 15, 2019•52 min•Season 2019Ep. 11
January is "Sanctity of Human Life Month", and as such, WFIL is teamed up with Pre-Born , a ministry that provides free ultrasounds to pregnant women & young girls who otherwise may be inclined to terminate their pregnancy. Upon having the opportunity to see their baby, and hear their baby's heartbeat, Pre-Born has found 80% or more of the time, these women are much more inclined to have their baby. Scott Wilder of Pre-Born spends the show with Tim to give insight into their work & encou...
Jan 14, 2019•52 min•Season 2019Ep. 10
The unofficial “Famous Friday Show” kicks off with author Mike Berry , whose book Winning The Heart Of Your Child releases soon. Berry shares several of the 9 keys to building a positive lifelong relationship with your children, ranging from Key #1 (blend love & discipline for influence) to Key #9 (leaving a lasting legacy) featured in the “Potato Salad & Headstones” chapter. Scott Wilder checks in from Pre-Born in advance of his in-studio appearance this coming Monday 01/14/19 & Tue...
Jan 11, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 9
A.R. Bernard, pastor of the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, joins the show today. Pastor Bernard shares some of the interesting twists & turns in his testimony and how the Lord brought him to Himself. Pastor Bernard also gave a brief storyline of when & how the Lord has grown the ministry (originally named Household of Faith Ministries) over the past 40 years to its current 43,000-member level (renamed at first to the Christian Life Center to the current Christian Cultural Center)...
Jan 10, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 8
Rob Maaddi, head Eagles sportswriter for the Associated Press, checks in to talk faith, family, and football (including the Bears’ kicker Cody Parkey’s post-missed kick reaction this past Sunday in the Eagles’ 16-15 win…and the upcoming game @ the New Orleans Saints). Carl Defebo, spokesperson for the PA Turnpike Commission, rings up the show to talk about the 6% toll increase that took place across the board (cash, EZ-Pass, and PA Turnpike Toll By Plate) this past weekend and shares interesting...
Jan 09, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 7
Resting and trusting God is the theme of the TDS today, mixing together songs, lyrics, and Scripture verses all throughout. Featured are “Cast Down Your Cares” (John Michael Talbot) & I Peter 5:5b-7), “God Weeps Too” (Eli) & John 11:1-44 (the story of Lazarus), “He Walked A Mile” (Clay Crosse) & Philippians 2:4-11, “For The Moment I Feel Faint” (Relient K) & Philippians 1:3-6 and 4:13, Romans 14:4, and 2 Corinthians 12:10, and “Looking For You” (Kirk Franklin) & Psalm 130. Se...
Jan 08, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 6
Demond Wilson —best-known for his role as Lamont Sanford in the 70’s sitcom “Sanford & Son”—gives a call from California to appear on the TDS. He appeared in other TV shows like "Mission Impossible," "All In The Family," the CBS comedy series "Baby…I’m Back", and "The New Odd Couple." Wilson shares stories from his acting days, adds thoughts on the military (he served in the Army from 1966-1968), comedy, sports, the church, and his faith. He has written two books (New Age Millenium (1998) an...
Jan 07, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 5
The TDS demonstrates a little culture this time around with Bill Campbell , longtime missionary to France. Bill and his wife Kristie both grew up in Philadelphia, with Bill at one point working at AM 560 WFIL in the sales department. Bill & Kristie moved to Paris with their five children in late 2010 and are home on furlough for a season. He shares about the spiritual climate in France, what the Lord has taught him over the years, and gives a little cultural insight as well (including a shor...
Jan 04, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 4
A trip down not-too-distant memory lane today as former AM 560 WFIL program director and talk show host Mark Daniels spends the hour in-studio with Tim--a studio, by the way, that was named in Mark's honor on April 27, 2018 after 24+ years with WFIL. In 1994, Mark helped launch WFIL into a new era of ministry (along with GM Russ Whitnah). In addition to a multitude of responsibilities off the air, Mark hosted WFIL programs such as "A Servant's Heart" and "Mark Daniels Live" and conducted many on...
Jan 03, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 3
Garry “G” Cobb , former Eagle linebacker & longtime Philly broadcaster/media member (including via his site www.gcobb.com ), calls in right before hitting the Eagles’ locker room to talk with the players about their upcoming playoff matchup with the Chicago Bears (Sunday 01/06/18 @ 440pm). Garry speaks to the Eagles-Bears game, thoughts on the Carson Wentz / Nick Foles dynamic and “the big picture” in terms of being satisfied in the Lord. Similarly, Pastor/counselor/speaker Bill Smith checks...
Jan 02, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 2
The TDS show picks up 2019 right where it left 2018 off—with a New Year’s-themed mix of songs, Scripture verses, and stories. Featured songs include “Every New Day” (Five Iron Frenzy), “Let The Day Begin” (The Call)), “Tonight” (tobyMac f/ John Cooper (Skillet)), “New Year’s Day” (Carolyn Arends), Forget & Not Slow Down (Relient K), and People Get Ready…Jesus Is Comin’ / CRYSTAL LEWIS. Scripture passages include Lamentations 3:22-23, John 3:16-17, Acts 8:26-39, Romans 7:18-25, and Philippian...
Jan 02, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 1
Tim wraps up 2018 and looks ahead to 2019 by weaving together a combination of songs, Scripture verses, and stories. Featured songs include “I Celebrate The Day” (Relient K), “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (Chris Rice), “Outro/Happy New Year (Auld Lang Syne)” / KJ-52, “My Hope Is You” / THIRD DAY, People Get Ready…Jesus Is Comin’ / CRYSTAL LEWIS, and “Jesus, All For Jesus” / ROBIN MARK. Scripture passages include verses from Psalm 62, Psalm 63, Philippians 2, and Hebrews 11 & 12. Stories includ...
Dec 31, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 72
Award-winning columnist Mike Sielski checks in to chat about the upcoming Philly-Washington season finale, the Eagles’ hopeful but precarious playoff position (including why the Eagles are 8-7 at this point), and the Carson Wentz / Nick Foles storyline. Reginald Veljohnson , known especially as the father (Carl Winslow) in the sitcom Family Matters , joins the show to talk about The Prayer Box , a new movie in which he is featured. Mixed in along the way are snippets of recent conversations with...
Dec 28, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 71
Chevel Shepherd , fresh off winning Season 15 of The Voice this past Tuesday, kicks off the show with thoughts on singing from age 2 and as a youngster, right through T he Voice auditions and being crowned champion just a few days ago. She shares a bit about her faith in God and Christmas plans too. We air a couple of short clips from our interview earlier this week with J. Jackson , lead singer for the Christian parody band Apologetix, and play a couple songs from their Classics: Christmas CD i...
Dec 21, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 70
It's the great Book Give Away Show ! Tim gave away books and Christmas Music all show long. First, Tim played a bit of an interview he did with Dr. Everett Piper , President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and author of a new book Not A Day Care - The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth . Dr. Piper had several stories, including the banning of Chic-Fil-A on the Rutgers Campus. Tim spoke with Ella Wall Prichard , President of Prichard Oil Company in Texas. She wrote Reclaming Joy - A Pri...
Dec 20, 2018•46 min•Season 2018Ep. 69
