Noel Paul Stookey (from the group Peter, Paul & Mary ) checks in today to share about his new CD "Just Causes" including the single "Revolution 1 x 1." We're also joined by Jeremy Samek , senior counsel at the Independence Law Center to discuss Senate Bill 247 to stop religious discrimination against educators (more info at www.pafamily.org ). Features sports clip: New Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Joe Flacco Noel Paul Stookey photo credit: Sally Farr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Mar 25, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 31
Actor & producer Harry Lennix joins the show to talk about his role as Martian Manhunter in the upcoming "Zack Snyder's Justice League" miniseries. Lennix also discusses the Lillian Marcie Center (named after his mother Lillian & Marcella Gillie (the principal of the school where he taught for years)), as well as his a film he wrote & produced some years back, Revival --the gospel of John put to gospel music. Featured songs: Help Is On The Way / TOBYMAC; One Year Ago / KJ-52 Featured...
Mar 18, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 30
Dan Bartkowiak , Director of Communications for PA Family Institute, joins the show to discuss upcoming legislation to fully commercialize the sale of marijuana. Also, hip-hop artist KJ-52 phones in from Florida to shed light on his new CD "One Year Ago" (which is currently up for grabs on WFIL's Contest page). Featured songs: several from KJ-52 including One Year Ago, Born Day, and Faith > Fear Featured sports clip: Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen Featured audio: Actor John Rhys-Davies ...
Mar 16, 2021•40 min•Season 2021Ep. 29
Patrick Hargan , reality show "Tough As Nails" Season 2 contestant, pauses long enough from his super busy UPS route to call the Tim DeMoss Show hours ahead of Wednesday night's airing (8pm on CBS). Hargan, 50, is the pride & joy of Montgomery County, PA and one of 9 remaining contestants in the individual portion of "Tough As Nails." A 26-year UPS vet, Hargan had delivered 295 packages when he pulled over to call the TDS. His record for packages delivered in a single day? It's in the podcas...
Mar 11, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 28
Part of the fabric of what the Tim DeMoss Show (and WFIL overall) is about revolves around raising awareness and support for various worthwhile ministries and organizations doing good work around the world. Save The Children is one such organization, which WFIL has partnered with a number of times over the years. Save The Children works in over 100 countries (including the U.S.), and our focus today is children suffering from severe, acute malnutrition. Scott Wilder with Save The Children spends...
Mar 08, 2021•51 min•Season 2021Ep. 27
Singer/songwriter/actress Hayley Orrantia joins the show to talk about her experiences as Erica on the TV show "The Goldbergs" (set in Jenkintown, PA) and her love of music and singer/songwriter career. Orrantia shares a neat story about one of her visits to Jenkintown and the backstory of her song "Made For This" which she wrote for her mom for Mother's Day 2020. Among numerous other acting and musical roles, Orrantia also played Brooke Thawley in "God's Not Dead 2." The text line (610-500-DOVE...
Mar 03, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 26
Two Tim DeMoss Show regulars check in to give their take on their respective areas of expertise. Brian Smith , Manager of Broadcast & Media Services for the Philadelphia Flyers gives insight into the latest with the team and organization :). Garry "G" Cobb , former Eagle & longtime Philadelphia broadcaster, adds his thoughts on Carson Wentz (including his trade to Indianapolis), Jalen Hurts, as well as his faith in God. Featured sports clip: Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola See omnys...
Mar 01, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 25
Our Famous Friday Show welcomes Pastor Jeff Boetcher of Christ Church in South Philadelphia. Pastor Jeff shares his testimony, about Christ Church, and insights into ministry (including as chaplain for the Philadelphia Phillies). Also featured, Phillies audio from Clearwater (including former manager Charlie Manuel & outfielder Bryce Harper) and the new tobyMac song "Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)." We cap things off with the "Now THAT's Punny" segment :) See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Feb 26, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 24
The pride & joy of Paterson, NJ-- Joe Battaglia , founder & president of Renaissance Communications--spends the hour touching on a wide variety of experiences & endeavors the Lord has led him through. Joe's story includes how the Lord came into his life while at Boston University and twists & turns through paths of print media, radio, film & concert promotion, and writing. His latest book is entitled Make America Good Again--12.5 Biblical Principles to Unite Our Nation. Resto...
Feb 24, 2021•50 min•Season 2021Ep. 23
Our Famous Friday Show features Tim DeMoss Show regular Rob Maaddi , Eagles (and Phillies) head writer for the Associated Press to discuss the Carson Wentz trade. The newest songs from hip-hop artist KJ-52 featuring Whosoever South ("One Year Ago") and CeCe Winans ("Believe For It") make their way into the mix, with the Winans song spotlighted in conjunction with a new contest at wfil.com featuring her forthcoming album. Tim & producer Victoria's favorite soups (prevalent on such a cold day)...
Feb 18, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 22
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die..." [Ecclesiastes 3:1-2]. Today's show touches on this on several fronts. Morning host on WFIL's sister station (Philadelphia's AM 990 The Answer) Chris Stigall stops in-studio to share thoughts on the passing of his broadcast hero, Rush Limbaugh (who got his start in Kansas City, where Chris is originally from). Audio from the 76ers media post-shootaround session with Dwight Howard...
Feb 16, 2021•47 min•Season 2021Ep. 21
Original Comast Sportsnet broadcaster Derrick Gunn spends the majority of the show covering a wide range of topics--his professional path to Philadelphia, the 23+ years covering the Philadelphia Eagles, his current endeavors, family and everyday life including charity work, home schooling and his dogs. Woven throughout is a deep faith in the Lord and insights he has learned along the way. You can find/follow him on Twitter at @RealDGunn & @GunnOnOne. (We managed to sneak in our "Now THAT'S P...
Feb 12, 2021•49 min•Season 2021Ep. 20
Rob Maaddi , Eagles & Phillies head writer for the Associated Press, checks in with a post-Super Bowl report of his trip covering the Chiefs-Buccaneers matchup. Maaddi has covered multiple Super Bowls and is a vastly different person than he was from his first Super Bowl (Eagles-Patriots in 2005). He describes that transformation, from "rock bottom" in 2010 to a place of peace and contentment in knowing Christ. You can catch Rob's radio show at www.FaithOnTheField.com as well. Also on the pr...
Feb 10, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 19
WFIL has a new program anchoring its weekday lineup-- Allen Jackson Ministries (6am Monday through Friday). On today's show, we're privileged to have Pastor Allen Jackson join us the majority of the show, sharing his testimony and much wisdom (and laid-back humor). The conversation serves as a fine introduction of Pastor Jackson & the ministry to the WFIL audience :). Featured songs include Michael O'Brien's "'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" from his newest CD "Crown Him" (which we're giving...
Feb 09, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 18
The one and only Don McLean joins the program to talk about one of the most well-known songs in the nation's musical history--" American Pie ." During part of the conversation, McLean touches on the event that, just two days ago (February 3) in 1959, inspired a rather large slice (or perhaps slab) of American Pie: the passing of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richarson (aka "The Big Bopper") in a plane crash in Iowa. 2021 marks the 50-year anniversary of American Pie, with multiple events...
Feb 05, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 17
The first Thursday of each month pits the guys v the gals in a crazy, wild, sometimes not-so-exciting matchup of wits better known as "Trivia Thursday." The ladies took Round 1 in January 8-5. This time? We don't want to spoil things for you. Just know the competition was fierce and the result even closer. In fact, the way it played out, it's believed to be the closest competition in Trivia Thursday history... Shout-outs to Dave (Delco), Nicole (Philadelphia), John (NJ) & Angela (Hilltown) a...
Feb 03, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 16
Steve Arterburn , founder and chairman of New Life Ministries, and host of the radio program "New Life Live" (which airs 1pm-2pm weekdays on WFIL), checks in today. Steve shares some of the backstory of how God worked in his life, including a promiscuous lifestyle in college. His path since has seen God use him to author/coauthor over 100 books (including Every Man's Battle , Toxic Faith , and Healing Is A Choice ) and create & edit 12 specialty Bibles including the Healing Is A Choice Life ...
Feb 03, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 15
Longtime friend of the TDS & the radio station, hip-hop artist KJ-52 gives a call while taking one son to SkyZone and the other to boxing :). With more than a dozen albums to his credit over the years, KJ-52 (aka Jonah Sorrentino) explains the story behind his new single "One Year Ago." It's a song that can be an encouragement to anyone who has struggled with God's calling on your life, making changes you might not want to make, and listening to His voice. Robbie Eunice of WHOSOEVER SOUTH le...
Jan 29, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 14
Author Irene Levy (rhymes with our sponsor Bryner Chevy :)) Baker takes us on a tour of Philadelphia with the newly-updated 100 Things To Do In Philadelphia Before You Die . Originally written in 2016, this update--while not titled particularly 2020/COVID-friendly--covers a wide variety of Philadelphia & surrounding area spots to enjoy. Major sections include Food & Drink, Music & Entertainment, Sports & Recreation, Culture & History, and Shopping & Fashion. With addresse...
Jan 28, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 13
The Famous Friday Show was packed, featuring four guests. Three were in conjunction with January / Sanctity of Human Life Month; the other, in honor of two baseball Hall of Famers (one considered one of, if not the greatest, ballplayer ever). Scott Wilder batted leadoff to give a brief refresher on the ministry of Pre-Born , including the potentially life-saving ultrasounds they offer. Dan Bartkowiak of the Pennsylvania Family Institute & Council followed to share about tomorrow's Philadelph...
Jan 22, 2021•51 min•Season 2021Ep. 12
Gary Thomas , author of The Glorious Pursuit--Becoming Who God Created Us To Be , checks in to share about this newly-updated version. First published more than two decades ago and now updated for today’s generation, The Glorious Pursuit outlines what it looks like to pursue the classical Christian virtues. Drawing on Scripture as well as the wisdom of ancient church leaders, Thomas details several virtues embodied in the life of Christ and encourages believers to pursue the virtues in their lif...
Jan 21, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 11
Another packed program, with Chris Stigall from WFIL's sister station, Philadelphia's AM 990 The Answer, hanging out in-studio to chat about the current state of the world (and his hometown Kansas City Chiefs' chances in the NFL playoffs). Stigall has been hosting 6am-9am weekdays for just over a year. Dr. Robert Jeffress , senior pastor at First Baptist Church (Dallas, TX) & host of "Pathway To Victory" (weekdays at 930am & 8pm) joins the show to talk about his new book A Place Called H...
Jan 17, 2021•48 min•Season 2021Ep. 10
Our Famous Friday Show packs a fine 1-2 punch (1-2-3 if you count the "Now THAT'S Punny" segment on the end). First, H. Beecher Hicks III (President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music) checks in from Nashville to discuss the opening of the museum this coming Monday, January 18 (MLK Jr Day). The facility--a 56,000 square-foot facility in downtown Nashville--has been in the works the past 20 years. The NMAAM integrates history & interactive technology to share the untol...
Jan 15, 2021•50 min•Season 2021Ep. 9
Former Newsong lead singer Michael O'Brien --who also has nearly 10 solo CDs--checks in to share about his newest release entitled "Crown Him" (which you can enter to win through February 15 on the Contests page at wfil.com). The CD features 5 duets (with his wife & four children), as well as solos and instrumentals. O'Brien discusses how he first got the music bug (causing him to forego his desire to be a baseball player), his years in Newsong (including with the WinterJam Tours) and God's ...
Jan 14, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 8
President & CEO of the Franklin Institute, Larry Dubinski , spends time sharing about the upcoming World Premiere of "Crayola IDEAworks: The Creativity Exhibition", as well as other goings-on at the Franklin. Local artist and art teacher Dyymond Whipper-Young also joins the show while taking a break from her work on what will, if successful, be a 6,450 square-foot drawing at the Franklin. Whipper-Young's tools include a black Crayola Project XL marker and a white Tyvek-material canvas. The r...
Jan 13, 2021•49 min•Season 2021Ep. 7
January is "Sanctity of Human Life" month, and WFIL is teamed up with Pre-Born to help provide free ultrasounds for pregnant women & girls who otherwise might choose to end their pregnancy. Each potentially life-saving ultrasound is $28. Scott Wilder with Pre-Born joins the program again (having also participated Monday January 11) to explain the work and ministry of Pre-Born--work that extends far beyond the office visit of the ultrasound itself to include diapers, formula, strollers, and e...
Jan 12, 2021•55 min•Season 2021Ep. 6
January is "Sanctity of Human Life" month, and WFIL is teamed up with Pre-Born to help provide free ultrasounds for pregnant women & girls who otherwise might choose to end their pregnancy. Each potentially life-saving ultrasound is $28. Scott Wilder with Pre-Born spends the show helping explain the work of the ministry and shares stories of those who have been helped by it. On a related note, Scott shares that the work extends far beyond the office visit of the ultrasound itself, often incl...
Jan 11, 2021•53 min•Season 2021Ep. 5
Leslie Gudel , longtime sports reporter with Comcast Sportsnet, joins the program today to share thoughts on the passing of Tommy Lasorda. The conversation touches on her broadcasting career, entrepreneurial endeavors, and philanthropy, including Kendall's Crusade ( www.kendallscrusade.org ), birthed out of her daughter Kendall's battle with an AVM (Arteriovenus Malformation) in her brain. You can follow her on Twitter @lesliegudel. We cap our fine broadcast off with our weekly cherry-on-the-sun...
Jan 08, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 4
On the first Thursday of each month, Trivia Thursday takes over the Tim DeMoss Show. In the first edition of 2021, the Gals jumped out to a 3-0 lead when Karen from Bensalem called in and correctly answered 3 of the Top 6 most popular car colors of 2020. Ray from Newfield, NJ cut the lead to 3-2 by naming two of the remaining colors on the list, but the Guys would get no closer as over the course of the show the Gals never trailed and held on to win 8-5. In the process, the Gals take a 1-0 2021 ...
Jan 07, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 3
The Philadelphia Flyers open the season a week from tonight at home v. the Pittsburgh Penguins, and joining the show today-- Brian Smith , Flyers Manager, Broadcasting & Media Services. Smith sheds light on the Flyers' schedule and other aspects of the team's return to action including TV coverage. On a related note, Smith often hosts radio segments between periods of the Flyers' away games. Featured clip: Singer-songwriter Jordan Feliz Featured music: Glorify / JORDAN FELIZ See omnystudio.c...
Jan 05, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 2
