Longtime show sponsor Dave Peterson , owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown PA, gives us the latest on a shortage of semi-conductor car chips that's been going on and how it's currently affecting the auto industry. Michael Woolworth from Bible League International joins the show as well with insight into Bible League's work as we come down the home stretch of our "Open The Floodgates: Bibles For Africa" partnership to bring 2200 Bibles to new believers in 12 different countries in Afr...
May 26, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 61
Today on the Tim DeMoss show, we’re joined by Lexi Stefani , Communications & Policy Officer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute. Stefani gives updates on the status of 3 pro-life bills that were voted on and advanced earlier in the day. They include "The Heartbeat Bill" (House Bill 904) led by State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz; "The Unborn Child Dignity Act" (House Bill 118) led by State Rep. Frank Ryan, and the "Down Syndrome Protection Act" (House Bill 1500) led by State Rep. Kate Klunk. S...
May 25, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 60
The one and only Phil Keaggy , guitar virtuoso and vocalist, joins the program today! Keaggy, known also for work done with his band Glass Harp, has released over 60 albums such as his first solo project "What A Day," plus "Love Broke Through," "Wind & The Wheat," "Master & The Musician," "Crimson & Blue," and "Lights of Madrid." He takes time to paint a picture of what it was like growing up as one of 10 children in a musical home & gives insight into some of his favorite songs ...
May 21, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 59
Actor Larry Saperstein , known as "Big Red" in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" joins the show to talk about the new season (#2). Saperstein also talks about acting, tap dancing, and the role his parents played in his development. Tim also plays back a conversation he had with Joey Fatone of NSYNC on Monday while Tim was in Chattanooga for a family wedding. Fatone, who was in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and served as announcer on Family Feud (2010-2015), is host of GSN's "Common Kno...
May 19, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 58
Masterpiece Cake Shop owner Jack Phillips joins the show today from Colorado to discuss his new book The Cost of My Faith: How a Decision In My Cake Shop Took Me to The Supreme Court . After 9 years of legal battles, Jack is finally sharing the whole story, including the day of that decision--July 19, 2012, when two men walked into Phillips' shop in requesting a custom, hand-painted wedding cake. Jack’s world was turned upside down and he was forced to pick between two impossible choices: Expres...
May 14, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 57
Once a month, the ladies and gentlemen in the WFIL audience square off in " Trivia Thursday " in a battle of wits, guts, and minimal glory as each side attempts to answer various & sundry questions posed on the show. The ladies raced out to a 3-0 lead thanks to Edith in Delco , and after Karen in Phoenixville called in from her local WaWa and fumbled the proverbial ball, Donna in Pottstown checked in and notched 3 more points to put the ladies up 6-0. You'll notice no men called initially, w...
May 13, 2021•40 min•Season 2021Ep. 56
Alistair Begg , longtime featured speaker/pastor on the Truth For Life radio program (heard 5pm & 530am weekdays on WFIL), kindly visits the show today. Begg, who is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Ohio, discusses his newest book Brave by Faith: God-Sized Confidence in a Post-Christian World . We cover a lot of ground during the conversation, including insight into Scripture, Begg's thoughts on true "football" (i.e. soccer :)) and baseball, the Deeper Faith Alaska Cruise, and some fun ti...
May 12, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 55
Michael Woolworth with Bible League International spends a second day with us as "Open The Floodgates: Bibles For Africa" continues. WFIL & Bible League are working together this month to provide 2200 new believers in Africa with their very first Bible. These believers are located in 12 different countries and will receive the Word of God in their very own language. What a tremendous blessing to be part of this opportunity! Each Bible is just 5 dollars. However many--1, 5, 10, 50 or more--yo...
May 11, 2021•52 min•Season 2021Ep. 54
Today on the Tim DeMoss Show, we're joined by Michael Woolworth , from Bible League International . The focus: "Open The Floodgates: Bibles For Africa," a joint endeavor with WFIL to bring Bibles to new believers in 12 different countries in Africa. Each Bible is just 5 dollars & will be in the recipient's own language, empowering them to grow and in turn bless their families and communities with the truth of God's Word. The goal by the end of May: 2200 Bibles. We're currently right around 4...
May 10, 2021•50 min•Season 2021Ep. 53
WWE Superstar wrestler Drew McIntyre joins the "Famous Friday Show" to discuss his new book/autobiography, A Chosen Destiny. He shares more about his upbringing, and how his mother’s strength and encouragement served as an inspiration to him while pursuing his dreams. Featured also, a large portion of the conversation with singer/songwriter Matthew West (who joined the TDS earlier in the week) as this weekend's "Matthew West Presents: West Friends Fest" gets underway. We cap off the show with ou...
May 07, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 52
Today on the Tim DeMoss show, Mary Campbell , longtime Regional Coordinator for the National Day of Prayer (and a Salem Media Group media strategist for decades), calls in to discuss the latest event plans revolving around the National Day of Prayer tomorrow & strongly encourage people everywhere to be involved on whatever level they can be. Information and details available at nationaldayofprayer.org . We're also joined by founder and chief executive of the Center for Medical Progress, Davi...
May 05, 2021•40 min•Season 2021Ep. 51
Grammy-nominated & 3x Dove Award winning singer-songwriter Matthew West calls in to the show today to discuss the upcoming Matthew West Presents: West Friends Fest virtual concert series happening Friday May 7 through Sunday May 9. Other artists featured will include Carly Pearce, Micah Tyler, I Am They, Austin French, Cain, Rhett Walker & many more. West also shares about his brand new album titled..."Brand New" :) featuring the single "The God Who Stays." We're also joined by Ben Britt...
May 04, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 50
Today we’re joined by Focus on the Family’s Danielle Pitzer , Director of Sanctity of Human Life. She shares more about how she arrived at Focus on the Family, her role, and offers listeners a meaningful way to reach and bless mothers via their local Pregnancy Resource Centers. Producer Victoria’s mom gets a birthday shout-out too, with both Victoria & Tim sharing what they appreciate most about their moms (as Mother’s Day approaches). Also featured, Doc Rivers discusses the close overtime w...
May 03, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 49
Former Philadelphia Eagle & NFL player--and veteran Philadelphia sports broadcaster-- Garry "G" Cobb hangs out on today's show. Garry shares thoughts on the NFL Draft which begins tonight & recalls his own NFL Draft experience. Cobb, who has mentored many players (including post-career), also shares insight regarding how not only players but all of us should remember our value to God (instead of deriving our worth from our careers or from material things that don’t last forever). You can...
Apr 29, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 48
Former Philadelphia Eagles kicker and Eagles Hall of Famer David Akers checks in today . Now based in Nashville, Akers will be in town tomorrow night as the keynote speaker to benefit Torch Sports Ministry. Akers also weighs in on all things Eagles and his friendship with singer/songwriter Matthew West, whose upcoming "Matthew West Presents: West Friends Fest" WFIL is giving away tickets to. More information about Akers' speaking events can be found at premierespeakers.com as well as www.greenak...
Apr 28, 2021•48 min•Season 2021Ep. 47
Author and mountain climber extraordinaire Jim Davidson joins the show today to share about his newest book, The Next Everest: Surviving The Mountain's Deadliest Day & Finding the Resilience to Climb Again . The book details his harrowing story of surviving an avalanche and being trapped. Davidson, who also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Ledge , discusses how that experience shaped him, and how he wants to inspire others to overcome their own ‘Mount Everests’ in life. Lexi Stefani, ...
Apr 22, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 46
Today on the Tim DeMoss Show , we're joined by Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of the award-winning VeggieTales series and author of The Dead Sea Squirrels, an early readers series geared towards kids ages 8-12. Nawrocki shares about the Squirrels, including the newest installments--Merle of Nazareth (book 7) & A Dusty Donkey Detour (book 8), both of which WFIL is giving away. Nawrocki also discusses plans for the Dead Sea Squirrels books to be brought to life through animation, as well as how the...
Apr 21, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 45
Today's show features four contestants on the current season of NBC's "The Voice": Rachel Mac (age 15, of Michigan, Team Nick), Victor Solomon (age 22, of Illinois, Team Legend), Caroline Rial (age 17, of New Jersey, Team Legend), and Anna Grace (age 20, of Wisconsin, Team Kelly). Each shared their upbringings and other facts about themselves including their path to "The Voice," and their experiences thus far (such as Anna Grace’s blood infection and recovering from septic shock), and how coachi...
Apr 19, 2021•50 min•Season 2021Ep. 44
National best-selling author Dr. Everett Piper calls in to discuss his brand new book Grow Up! Life Isn't Safe, But It's Good . From the book's write up: "Piper presents commonsense solutions to the lunacy Americans face on the news, in the classroom, and from the mouths of elected officials in a powerful reminder that, in the end, civilization relies on adults...Grow Up! is the antidote to the poison that we consume every day—a powerful corrective that shows readers how to live in truth and fre...
Apr 15, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 43
Dove-Award winning singer/songwriter Rachael Lampa joins the show today. Her debut CD "Live For You," released in 2000, featured four eventual #1 singles including "Blessed" which was named "Inspirational Song of the Year" in 2001. Lampa, who has released multiple albums and worked with many artists including as a backup singer for Jordin Sparks & Hozier, is part of the upcoming Faithful Livestream Event on Saturday May 1 (8pm). Info & tickets for that event are available at wfil.com. We...
Apr 14, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 42
Today's show features five contestants on Season 20 of NBC's "The Voice." Emma Caroline (age 25, of Alabama, Team Blake), Zae Romero (age 21, of Texas, Team Nick), Keegan Ferrell (age 21, of Indiana, Team Blake), Gihanna Zoe (age 17, of California, Team Kelly) and Cam Anthony (age 19, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Team Blake) each shared their experiences thus far, from their backstory to the Blind Audition and Battle Round competition, as well as fun facts and neat insights into their lives. O...
Apr 12, 2021•50 min•Season 2021Ep. 41
A very special Famous Friday Show today! We kick things off with singer/songwriter Ginny Owens . A three-time Dove Award winner (including New Artist of the Year in 2000) with more than a dozen CDs & EPs to her credit, Owens is slated to participate in the upcoming Faithful livestream event (Saturday May 1 @ 8pm) featuring songs & stories of God's kindness to women throughout history and today. Her book, Singing In The Dark--Finding Hope in the Songs of Scripture , releases that date too...
Apr 09, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 40
The first Thursday of each month--except when it's a special day like Maundy Thursday this year, in which case it gets bumped back a week--the guys & gals in the WFIL audience square off in a battle of wits never seen anywhere else...on WFIL...it's called " Trivia Thursday " and the rules are simple: 1) Listeners are invited to call 1 800 560-WFIL (9345) (and sometimes use the text line at 610-500-DOVE (3683) to answer various & sundry trivia questions we toss out. If you call and guess ...
Apr 08, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 39
Dr. Sharen Ford , Director for Foster Care & Adoption at Focus On The Family, gives a call in conjunction with April being "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" to give insight into child abuse prevention, foster care, and adoption. Ford is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services in the Division of Child Welfare Services. She retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the de...
Apr 07, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 38
Dr. Jennifer Ashton , ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, joins the show to discuss her new book The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era . Ashton, shares that her hope is the book "teaches people to think like a doctor...that way, people can process new & changing information so that they can go on living in the best way possible." Ashton lays out a holistic approach with chapters on body, mind, healthcare, food, exercise, and a number of other areas that go beyond the ...
Apr 06, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 37
Today's show features a Tim DeMoss Show record four contestants on the current season of NBC's "The Voice" (the previous record was three) :). Avery Roberson (age 20, of North Carolina, Team Blake / stolen by Team Kelly), Jose Figueroa Jr (age 34, of New York, Team Nick), Devan Blake Jones (age 35, of Colorado, Team Nick), and Connor Christian (age 23, of Ohio, Team Blake) each shared their path to "The Voice," their experience thus far, fun facts (such as Avery's penchant for fishing and corn h...
Apr 05, 2021•50 min•Season 2021Ep. 36
Actress, producer & filmmaker Roma Downey gives the show a call from her home in California to give insight about her new film Resurrection . The film chronicles the events surrounding the Crucifixion and Resurrection (and beyond) primarily through the eyes of the disciples, including what life may very well have been like for them post-Resurrection--the dangers they faced, the persecution, and the growth of the church despite opposition from Caiaphas & the ruling elders. During the conv...
Apr 01, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 35
Two for the price of--none :)--today, with actor Peter Coyote and actress Mira Sorvino taking time to give their thoughts on the upcoming new movie The Girl Who Believes In Miracles (also starring Austyn Johnson as Sara Hopkins). From the film's write-up: "Young Sara Hopkins is, unlike most people, willing to take God at His word. So when she hears a preacher say faith can move mountains, she starts praying! What begins with a mysteriously healed bird leads to people suddenly cured of their mise...
Mar 31, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 34
John Fuller , co-host of the Focus On The Family daily radio broadcast (heard weekdays at 7am & 830pm on WFIL) for over two decades, calls in with thoughts on the Easter message--including that even on the darkest days, God is still at work. Along the way John shares how he has seen the Easter theme of "death to life" play out in the culture and in his personal life over the past year. We're also joined by actor Corbin Bernsen (LA Law, Major League film series) to talk about "The Last Time W...
Mar 30, 2021•47 min•Season 2021Ep. 33
Phil Joel , longtime member of Newsboys (as well as Zealand Worship), spends the full show with us. We take time to recount highlights of the Newsboys years (and find out a piece of news ourselves about Newsboys United's touring in 2021), Phil's new solo album "Better Than I Found It," and what the Lord has taught Phil over the years. By the way, we'll be giving away copies of "Better Than I Found It" plus Phil's book Redwoods & Whales all during April. Check the WFIL Contest Page beginning ...
Mar 26, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 32
