On today's show, Tim welcomes Mick Hucknall of Simply Red to promote his new album, Blue Eyed Soul, and discusses his influence in the music industry, as well as his hardships he experienced growing up and early on in the industry, and the music he listened to growing up as well as the influences he had that have shaped him personally and professionally. Rob Maaddi, head writer for The Associated Press for Philadelphia sports, then joins the show to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies press confer...
Oct 28, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 180
On today's show, Tim promotes Trans World Radio through playing a trivia game with Philadelphia's hardest working producer, Joe Harnett, and his listeners as they attempt to guess the most populated countries in the world. Later on in the show, Tim anticipates Indelible Grace's concert tomorrow and plays audio clips from his past interview with founding member and singer-songwriter Matthew Smith . He also plays the group's music throughout the hour and gives away free tickets to the show to call...
Oct 25, 2019•44 min•Season 2019Ep. 179
On today's show, Tim welcomes many guests this hour, firstly Zoey Upkins from season 17 of The Voice to discuss her experience on the program, as well as her upbringing with music, the empowering and humbling experience she's experienced thus far, and her journey with her coach, John Legend. Then, another contestant from The Voice Kat Hammond shares her own stories from the show. She discusses her music inspirations and her aspirations within the industry, as well as the advice her coach Blake S...
Oct 24, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 178
On today's show, Tim welcomes Lauren Libby and John Summerville of Trans World Radio to promote their initiative. In this hour, they bring awareness to their organization and mission to bring a transmitter to Nigeria and the word of Jesus and scriptures to African countries, as well as other third-world countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2019•52 min•Season 2019Ep. 177
On today's show, Carol Newell, co-director of the Family Hope Center in Norristown, PA , joins Tim in-studio to share about how the FHC helps teach parents & professionals about the brain itself (how each part grows & in what order) and how to proactively bring about neurological progress from the inside out (rather than utilizing external strategies to "manage" symptoms). Matthew has worked with thousands of children from all over the world (including Tim's own daughter Victoria Joy), e...
Oct 18, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 176
On today's show, Tim welcomes Indelible Grace 's Matthew Smith to the program. Matthew discusses his experience as a founding member of the popular group. Indelible Grace music was begun to help the church recover the tradition of putting old hymns to new music for each generation. Then, Tim invites US Marine Kyle Carpenter to join the show to discuss his book, You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For, as well as his experience in Afghanistan, his heroic actions, his feelings as bein...
Oct 17, 2019•45 min•Season 2019Ep. 175
On today's show, Tim speaks with Jim Maxim of ACTS 413 Ministry . Jim talks of his life, the car accident that almost killed him, and in time, brought him to the Lord. Then, Tim welcomes retired CEO of C-SPAN Brian Lamb to the show. Brian discusses his journalism career, the impact of C-SPAN in its 40 years since its inception and why the network is so important to society, and his life in retirement. Later, Tim welcomes Director of Ministry Initiatives at Hope for the Heart Debbie Stuart to the...
Oct 16, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 174
On today's show, Tim welcomes pilot and local resident Mark Sorie. Mark discusses his life, specifically the story of his plane's engine failing while flying. He talks about trusting in God, the importance of having faith, and stress management during trying times. Then, Professor and Author Daniel Dreisbach joins the show to discuss and promote his latest book, Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers. Shedding new light on some of the most familiar rhetoric of the founding era, Daniel analy...
Oct 15, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 173
On today's show, Tim welcomes The Voice' s contestant Rebecca Howell . She discusses her experience on the show and the lessons she's learned, her love of music, and what she's looking forward to and what's to come now that she's off the program. Then, author of Won't Let You Go Unless You Bless Me, Andrée Seu Peterson joins the program. After Andree Seu's husband's death, she seriously examined her faith and walk with Christ. It was a messenger from God, she writes. Andree Seu writes with insig...
Oct 14, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 172
29-year QVC host Dan Wheeler spends the hour in-studio to share about his new book, Hurricane of Love--My Journey With Beth Wheeler. Beth was diagnosed with Stage IV endometrial cancer in 2012 and passed into heaven on October 30, 2015. The book chronicles that journey including the impact Beth had along the way ("She became every doctor's favorite patient and helped nurses rediscover why they went into their profession" / "she had several dozen people who considered Beth as their 'best friend'"...
Oct 11, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 171
Longtime host of GolfTalk Live, Tony Leodora , spends much of the hour in-studio with both Tim DeMoss and Joe Harnett ("the hardest-working producer in Philadelphia radio between 402pm-458:50pm"). Tony grew up in Norristown and went to Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School & then Villanova University. He has been hosting "GolfTalk Live" at 7am on WFIL's sister station (NewsTalk 990 WNTP) for close to 14 years and has had a very wide range of guests. He also features new products on the show and pr...
Oct 10, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 170
Current Fox Sports Southeast broadcaster (and former major league pitcher) Paul Byrd joins the show prior to the deciding Game 5 between the Atlanta Braves & St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series (NLDS). Byrd, who used to pitch for the Braves, as well as Phillies, Red Sox, among others, talks playoff baseball as well as life lessons and his faith in God. Philadelphia Flyers Manager of Broadcasting & Media Services Brian Smith also checks in to recap the Flyers' trip ...
Oct 10, 2019•35 min•Season 2019Ep. 169
John Lodge --bass guitarist, vocalist & songwriter for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Moody Blues--joins the show to talk about his new album B YOND--The Very Best Of (featuring a mix of previous songs, remixes & new recordings). Louis Kemp , childhood/best friend of "Bobby Zimmerman" aka Bob Dylan checks in as well regarding his new book Dylan And Me: 50 Years of Adventures ( www.dylanandme.com ). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 08, 2019•45 min•Season 2019Ep. 168
Two one-degree of separations today, starting with Jon Scott , author of the new book Tom Petty & Me--My Rock & Roll Adventures With Tom Petty (on this, the week of the 2nd anniversary of Petty's passing). Scott was the record label promoter largely credited with believing in and pushing for Petty at radio stations and elsewhere to help launch the band. David Steinberg , longtime manager for the late Robin Williams , also joins the program in conjunction with various new Williams DVD col...
Oct 08, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 166
WFIL has been working with Save The Children the past month or so to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against severe acute malnutrition. WFIL listeners have stepped up nicely; entering the show, we were just over 80% of the way to the overall goal. We spend the show mixing in Bible verses, thoughts and stories on giving as well as songs from Audio Adrenaline & Rich Mullins. For those interested, it is still possible to help through 10/31/19 by calling 1 888 884-4836 or online at h...
Oct 07, 2019•41 min•Season 2019Ep. 167
Lisa Daggs joins the program and shares stories from her new book No Turning Back, Regardless--How God Rescued Me, Redeemed Me, and Restored My Heart with a Song. Her story has many twists and turns including her father leaving the family, drug & alcohol addiction (including other members of her family), a God-fearing mother, an unfaithful husband, and much more, all the while wrestling with God...and of course, the whole music piece of her story (which has included numerous albums and award...
Oct 02, 2019•51 min•Season 2019Ep. 165
Co-writer / director of the new film "Overcomer"-- Alex Kendrick --spends a good chunk of the show today. Kendrick, who also directed "War Room," "Courageous," "Fireproof" & "Facing The Giants," plays coach John Harrison in the film. "Overcomer" asks the core question, "What defines who you are? What do you allow to define you?" and features Priscila Shirer (War Room, I Can Only Imagine), Shari Rigby (October Baby, Wildflower), Cameron Arnett (Meet The Browns, Stand Your Ground) and newcomer...
Oct 01, 2019•44 min•Season 2019Ep. 164
Tim's focus today is simply to encourage listeners to help in WFIL's with the "Save The Children" campaign to raise awareness & funds (currently approximately $3000 shy of the goal). The number to call through the end of October 2019 if interested: 1 888 884-4836. Thanks to all who have helped! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2019•38 min•Season 2019Ep. 163
Phil Vischer --Veggie Tales co-creator (and very good friend of Bob the Tomato)--spends much of the program sharing about his newest project, The Laugh & Learn Bible For Kids. The release contains 52 stories from the Bible (not only the ones with animals or happy endings but others with more difficult subjects), presented in a way to help readers see the big picture--the one epic story overarching the others, and the reader's place in that story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Sep 27, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 162
On today's show, Tim welcomes musicians Cheryl and Tom Elliot to promote their appearance in Proclamation Presbyterian Church's Concert Series . The concert series will be tomorrow at 7:30 pm ET and will feature sublime music and drama in a refreshing performance of selections from J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion as performed by trombonist Tom Elliott alongside string quintet and continuo musicians Cheryl Elliott, Dottie Free, Ana Tsindaze, Richard Amoroso, Joanna Bates, and Scott Anthony with ...
Sep 26, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 161
February is National Heart Awareness Month , and as such, the show welcomes Jim Spaulding from Cardiac Care & Safety, Inc in to share helpful information on CPR, AED's(Automated External Defibrillators), and much more. Jim relays a number of very helpful and powerful situational stories that paint a picture of how each listener can be ready and in position to step up if needed. CC&S' primary focus is training businesses in the Tri-State Area, but they also work with churches, community g...
Sep 25, 2019•45 min•Season 2019Ep. 160
On today's show, Tim welcomes s inger/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. Natasha discusses her lifestyle while touring, her songwriting process, as well as her hits like "Unwritten" and "Pocketful of Sunshine". She also teases what's to come in the recording studio and when we may expect a new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2019•43 min•Season 2019Ep. 159
On today's show, Tim welcomes For King and Country's Luke Smallbone. Luke discusses For King and Country, the Christian pop duo of him and his brother Joel. They discuss their musical influences, their upbeat, alternative sounds and thoughtful lyrics, as well as their philosophy when it comes to making music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2019•40 min•Season 2019Ep. 158
On today's show, Matthew Newell, director of the Family Hope Center in Norristown, PA , joins Tim in-studio to share about how the FHC helps teach parents & professionals about the brain itself (how each part grows & in what order) and how to proactively bring about neurological progress from the inside out (rather than utilizing external strategies to "manage" symptoms). Matthew has worked with thousands of children from all over the world (including Tim's own daughter Victoria Joy), em...
Sep 20, 2019•49 min•Season 2019Ep. 157
On today's show, Tim welcomes Pastor Robert Jeffress. He is the Senior Minister of the 14,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas and is a Fox News Contributor. Tim and Robert discuss ongoing current events, and how to keep God in mind during election season and using His guidance in every decision and walk of life. Then, Tim invites Genesis guitarist and musician Steve Hackett to the show. Steve discusses Genesis's impact on rock music, as well as overall music. He compares and contras...
Sep 19, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 156
On today's show, Tim welcomes Activist, Former Georgia State Representative, and MLK Jr.'s niece, Alveda King. Alveda King, niece of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., promotes and discusses her new book, King Truths: 21 Keys to Unlocking Your Spiritual Potential. She shares twenty-one keys to help you unlock your spiritual potential. As your tour guide on this journey of discovery, she reveals how her famous family taught her that when you use your God-given gifts, you can impact t...
Sep 17, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 155
On today's show, Tim welcomes Author and Reverend Dr. Deforest B. Soaries . He promotes his new book, Say Yes When Life Says No. Say Yes When Life Says No includes a first-hand account of Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries – pastor, husband, father, public servant, and cancer survivor. Enriched with personal stories and vivid Biblical references, Dr. Soaries provokes us to see every obstacle in life as an opportunity and every burden as a potential blessing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Sep 16, 2019•47 min•Season 2019Ep. 154
On today's show, Tim welcomes The Hunts's member Josh Hunt. The Hunts is a seven-member family band from Chesapeake, Virginia. Josh, the oldest of the siblings plays guitar and sings, as well as writes the lyrics for the alternative folk band. Tim and Josh bond over both coming from a large family, and the difficulties and importance of finding your voice and personality in the midst of the crowd. Josh also discusses the pros and cons of having a band comprised of family members. See omnystudio....
Sep 13, 2019•44 min•Season 2019Ep. 153
Scott Wilder from Save the Children came on to our show today to ask our listeners to save the life of a child. Its only $60 to save the life of a baby. If you would like to help call (888) 884-4836. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2019•54 min•Season 2019Ep. 152
Scott Wilder from Save the Children came on to our show today to ask our listeners to save the life of a child. Its only $60 to save the life of a baby. If you would like to help call (888) 884-4836. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2019•54 min•Season 2019Ep. 151
