From the legendary WFIL studios in Philadelphia, The Tim DeMoss Show welcomes church and community leaders, artists, athletes, noted musicians and authors. Yes, it's a Philly thing but all are welcomed.
Rob Belushi , actor and host of "Get A Clue" on the Game Show Network, checks in on Opening Day of Season 2 for GAC. Tim & Victoria share some of their favorite games and invite listeners to do the same. Also featured, part of a conversation with Chip & Dana Brown , creators of "The Rank Game" (original airdate 02/21/20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former major league rightfielder Darryl Strawberry spends the hour with Tim today. Strawberry hit 335 career home runs and drove in an even 1000 runs (Adrian Monk would be proud :)) and contributed to four World Series championship teams--the '86 Mets, '96 Yankees, '98 Yankees, and '99 Yankees. He also was named to 8 All-Star teams. Though very successful on the field, his personal life was often plagued with addictions, abuse, jail time, and other problems. Along the way, Strawberry gave his li...
On the eve of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball season, team chaplain Kevin Harvey checks in. Harvey shares his testimony, his work with the 76ers, and the ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in local schools. Harvey attended LaSalle and played basketball there before suffering an injury early in his collegiate career which the Lord used to bring him to Himself and on the path of serving God to this day. Featured clips: Jen Hill , author of The Best Birthday Cake In The Histor...
Texas-based author Jennifer Hill hops on the phone to share about her new book The Best Birthday Cake in the History of Ever (written with Mary Walker). This fun, family-oriented book features traditions in the Hill family and emphasizes the importance of such family traditions as well as ensuring people understand the true meaning of Christmas. Rob Maaddi from the Associated Press also checks in to discuss Carson Wentz, the Eagles, and God's incredible work in his life. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Carter Rubin --at age 15, the youngest The Voice champion--joins the show to talk about his series-clinching win earlier this week. Longtime Philadelphia sportscaster Garry "G" Cobb also calls in to talk Eagles as well as gives insight into the incarcerated (to whom Cobb often ministers) and their needs, including during Christmas. We cap the Famous Friday Show off with our world-famous "Now THAT'S Punny" segment :). Featured clips: Singer-songwriter Jordan Feliz Philadelphia Eagles head coach D...
On today's show, Tim and new producer Victoria hang out while listeners check in throughout the show to wish holiday greetings (with a reprise of "How did you first come across WFIL / name a favorite ministry or two"). Gift cards are given out as well, courtesy of show sponsor Bryner Chevrolet (brynerchevy.com). Featured clips--Pastor Paul Sheppard (Destined For Victory) Dave Peterson (owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet) Featured music--I'll Be Home For Christmas (Russ Taff), This Is Christmas (...
On today's program, we open the phone lines for listeners to chime in with their memory of when they first came across WFIL and what ministry(ies) they appreciate the most now. It's a fine time hearing from a cross-section of the audience on both counts :). Featured clip: Ken Lander (co-founder of Thrive Farmers) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's program, we field calls from listeners and include a variety of audio clips from Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson , QB Jalen Hurts & RB Miles Sanders , as well as Thrive Farmers' co-founder Ken Lander & longtime TDS sponsor Dave Peterson (owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet ( www.brynerchevy.com )) were included, plus songs by Chris Rice & Jordan Feliz. Featured music: Smellin' Coffee / CHRIS RICE Glorify / JORDAN FELIZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Jim Daly --president of Focus On The Family and host of the FOTF radio broadcast (weekdays 7am & 830pm on WFIL)--joins the show today. Daly gives insight into various aspects of FOTF, which has a matching grant opportunity through the end of the year (any gift you give will be doubled (!)...simply click the "Give Families Hope" banner at wfil.com) :). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ken Lander , a former trial lawyer from Georgia turned coffee farmer in Costa Rica and co-founder of Thrive Farmers , joins the show. Ken shares the story of his journey from Georgia to Costa Rica, the creation, development & ministry of Thrive Farmers (who provides a proprietary blend to Chick-Fil-A), and tidbits of information on how coffee makes it from the field to your cup. Thrive Farmers is currently teamed up with WFIL for the "Pallet-Full of Coffee" Contest where you could win 180 po...
Every now and again we create a show from multiple clips of previous programs to help give a bird's eye view of what the Tim DeMoss Show is about. This time around, "Smorgasbord Showtime" features interviews with Jim Daly (president of Focus on the Family & host of FOF's daily radio show), Jill Page (director of Every Good Gift, a local ministry to vulnerable women), John Butterworth (Philadelphia traffic maven for 40 years), G.E. Smith (lead guitarist for Hall & Oates & later the mu...
Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist Jordan Feliz does his very natural "California hang" on the program in advance of his upcoming December 18 release Say It, his third, full-length album. Say It features Feliz’s third No. 1 radio hit, "Glorify" including two bonus versions of the song (one featuring tobyMac & the other, Lecrae). Other songs on the album include the highly-personal "Wounds," "Next To Me," and the celebratory opener “Jesus Is Coming Back." Feliz says, “I’ve ...
After a two-month gap, the TDS has a new producer, with Victoria joining the program each weekday :). The snack-loving, Jersey native majored in journalism & media studies at Rutgers and worked with the Eagles in their creative services department. She helps execute our " Now THAT'S Punny " segment at the conclusion of the show which also includes a fun Jim Gaffigan donut routine (not included in the podcast) plus the new Jordan Feliz song "Glorify" & Wayne Watson's "Rock Steady." Tim ta...
Recording artist Ernest "E" Daniels hangs out on the show as we feature several songs from The Garden including the title track, Great Are You Lord and Here Comes Heaven. Daniels is also Executive Pastor at CCCP (Christ Community Church of Philadelphia) and shares his testimony and insight into the life and ministry of a pastor. Listeners are also invited to text in things they are thankful for as part of a mini-contest this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dave Peterson , owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown ( www.brynerchevy.com ) spends some time delving into the backstory to Bryner's multi-generational, 90+-year history, car insight and why he believes in Christian radio (including sponsoring the TDS and WFIL's Virtual Pastors Appreciation Event & the Christmas Mortgage Miracle) also shares how his faith in the Lord has helped over the years after the tragic loss of his teenage son. We also take time to play back part of another...
Cami Clune , contestant on The Voice, Season 19 (with Team Legend) joins the show today to talk about her path to the program and everyday life including her "Backyard Broadway" charity to raise funds for local families in need. Former NFL player, longtime Philadelphia broadcaster and friend of the TDS Garry "G" Cobb checks in to chat football & faith in the Lord. Featured music: Smellin' Coffee / CHRIS RICE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Quite a lineup for the "Famous Friday Show" today. The legendary Dionne Warwick , who turns 80 on December 12, talks about a very special online birthday party she's hosting, in part to benefit charity. We discuss The Voices of Christmas , her 30th and most recent studio album, and chat about life including growing up in New Jersey. Stanley Tong , very well-respected in his own right as a longtime filmmaker, joins the show as well to talk about Vanguard , the new Jackie Chan film that Tong direc...
Actress Daphne Maxwell Reid , who played Aunt Vivian on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" from 1993-1996, joins the program today to talk about the FPOBA reunion show debuting this evening. She also shares her perspective and experiences as one of the first black actresses on TV and what being the first African-American woman to be named homecoming queen at Northwestern University some 50 years ago. Pastor Matt Cohen from CityLight Church in Manayunk also checks in to share about the church and the ...
The Voice, Season 19 is underway and moving their way through the competition are two of our guests today-- Desz (Team Kelly) and Jim Ranger (Team Blake). They share their stories about their time thus far on The Voice as well as their respective life experiences that have shaped who they are today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The one & only John Schlitt joins the show today. Schlitt shares his testimony including some rather tough times he went through en route to accepting Jesus as his Lord & Savior. Schlitt also tells the story of how he came to be the lead singer of Petra and dives into the work that went into his newest solo CD entitled "Go." Featured music: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered / PETRA Go / JOHN SCHLITT Not Dead Yet / JOHN SCHLITT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Three for the price of...none! today on the program. NY Post theater critic Michael Riedel checks in to talk about his new book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway . Philadelphia Inquirer sportswriter Marcus Hayes tackles Eagles football and longtime Toto member Joseph Williams talks about Toto's upcoming virtual tour and Williams' new solo album "Denizen Tenant." Featured music: Never Saw You Coming / JOSEPH WILLIAMS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On Veterans Day, the show features an organic, driveway conversation with Tim's 97-years young neighbor Nick Pileggi . He served in World War II including helping the Germans battle the Nazis. Nick was a driver for his commander & once took him to a meeting with Eisenhower and Patton (!), though Nick was not aware of it at the time. He lost four buddies during WWII and flies four flags on his front yard year 'round in their honor. Other Veterans Day components to the program: sharing what "f...
With the passing of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek yesterday, Tim reaches out to longtime radio friend Steve Biddle for today's show. Biddle appeared on Jeopardy! in 1988 and shares about qualifying for the show to the competition and day-of, on-set experience. Tim also poses what he considers to be one of the most important questions a person could ever ask (and want the answer to). A hint to the question is in the title of the featured song below. Featured music: Jesus Is The Answer / ANDRAE CROUC...
Kelly Gilbert with Trans World Radio joins the "Famous Friday Show" to give another perspective on the work TWR is doing in conjunction with WFIL as we seek to provide special wind-up radios (and along with them, the gospel) to various parts of Africa (Gilbert herself was in Malawi last December). Words of encouragement, primarily in the form of multiple Scripture verses & passages are shared via a Dr. Charles Stanley (In Touch) video replay, and "Fast Eddie" Caiazzo guest appears in our "No...
Tim's son Toby DeMoss , along with Toby's very good friend Davis Smith , join the program to share about a short video they created called "November the Fourth." Toby wrote & illustrated the video + directed the photography, and Davis is the creative director & edited it (the video will be posted online later tonight). Tim adds a few post-Election Day thoughts (and Scripture) and also continues the conversation on the work & partnership WFIL has going with Trans World Radio (TWR). Se...
On the show today, Tim simply shares a number of Scriptures (and some thoughts) to encourage listeners on Election Day. Featured songs include Holy, Holy, Holy (Ashley Cleveland), Crown Him With Many Crowns (Michael W. Smith), Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies) (Chris Tomlin), God Is In Control (Twila Paris), Love Take Me Over (Steven Curtis Chapman) and Starts With Me (TobyMac f Aaron Cole). Note, due to copyright matters, only brief clips of the songs are in this podcast. See omnystudio.c...
On the eve of the election, Tim brings on his pastor Steve Smallman to share some of the sermon he preached yesterday and additional words of wisdom, followed by former NFL player & longtime Philadelphia broadcaster Garry "G" Cobb who adds his take on the Eagles, the election and ministering to the incarcerated (especially youth). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Veterans Day coming up soon (November 11), Wayne Nelson , bassist & vocalist for Little River Band , calls in to chat about LRB's new digital single "The Lost & The Lonely" releasing tomorrow. The song honors the men & women across the military, illustrating the depth and emotions of that initial choice to join. Nelson also discusses LRB's forthcoming (November 13) album, "Black Tie." Also calling in-- Lauren Libby --President & CEO of Trans World Radio (TWR) --to continue t...
Kathy Barnette , running for Congress in November, joins the show and covers a wide variety of issues facing voters. Barnette is a veteran, author, political commentator, former adjunct professor and homeschool mom (among other things) and shoots straight regardless of the topic being discussed :). Also included, interview audio with former Phillies closer Brad Lidge, who closed out the 2008 World Series on this date 12 years ago. Lidge joined the TDS two years ago today to share about the 2008 ...
On today's program, multi-platinum selling & award-winning country music singer & actress Deana Carter checks in regarding her upcoming "A Very Country Christmas" movie special, including multiple themes from it never being too late to change, selflessness, forgiveness, realizing people may have a story you're not yet aware of, and Veterans Day / the military. Carter also shares about her interactive social media endeavors like Wing It Wednesday and TGIF-isodes ("Weekly reflections from ...
