Trivia Thursday , the August 2024 Edition today! Guys v the Gals. Who...wins?... Find out answers to scintillating questions like : * Which state joined the Union in August 1959? (it was the 50th and final one to do so) * Delaware, Pennsylvania & New Jersey were the first three states in U.S. history. Which were the final five (each becoming part of the Union after 1900)? * August 26 each year is International / National Cat? Dog? Fish? Ferret??? Day... (which animal?) * Which national icon ...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min
Dr. Danny Huerta , Vice President, Parenting & Youth with Focus on the Family kicks off the show today. Dr. Huerta is a bilingual psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and author of 7 Traits of Effective Parenting . His work involves providing practical, Biblically-based, and research-based parenting advice on topics ranging from media discernment, discipline, and communication to conflict resolution and healthy sexuality. He shares also about Focus' Launch Into the Teen Years , a r...
Aug 23, 2024•50 min
Lisa Anderson , Director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family, joins the show with conversation different from her usual area of expertise, sharing insight and tips gleaned from her experience caring for her mother with dementia. Lisa is always a great guest at sharing openly and honestly in a very fun yet serious way at the same time. She hosts "The Boundless Show" heard Saturdays at 830pm on WFIL. FInd out more at www.boundless.org . Author Chris Epting checks in as well regard...
Aug 19, 2024•51 min
Chris Raymond , author of Men In White--The Gutsy, Against-All-Odds Return of Penn State Football , shares the story of the young athletes who defied all odds and rescued Penn State's football program in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. On November 5, 2011, news came out that Sandusky--a longtime assistant football coach at Penn State--had been charged with several dozen counts of child molestation, rocking the university including unseating Penn State's president, athletic director,...
Aug 16, 2024•50 min
Dr. Matthew Flannery (CEO of 21st Century Cyber Charter School) kicks off the program today. Dr. Flannery shares "the what" and "the why" about the school (which has students from 300 school districts across Pennsylvania) and how your son or daughter can benefit. 21st Century Cyber Charter School is fully-accredited with tuition covered by the district where you live. More information is available at www.21cccs.org :) ESPN's Sarah Spain , an Emmy and Peabody-Award winning sports journalist, join...
Aug 09, 2024•44 min
Adam Holz (Director of Plugged In, Focus on the Family's entertainment & technology review site) kicks off the program today. Plugged In's goal is to give information and insight on movies, TV shows, music, games, books and more regarding positive & negative elements and themes from a Christian world view. He speaks primarily to the new "Deadpool v Wolverine" film (rated R) starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Find out more at www.pluggedin.com. Admiral Bob Harward served 40 years in...
Aug 02, 2024•49 min
Jack Hibbs , pastor of Calvary Chapel (Chino Hills, CA) and heard weekdays at 9am on "Real Life Radio with Jack Hibbs" on WFIL, joins the show for the first time ever :)! We cover a lot of ground, from his testimony to unlikely start as a pastor, with thoughts on boldness, political responsibility, his book Living In The Daze of Deception , and the greatest prayer he has found to pray for others (and wishes to be prayed for him). Pastor Hibbs is also very excited about the recently-formed Real L...
Aug 01, 2024•50 min
I (Tim) have known Tammy Trent for 25 years, beginning with spinning her songs on WFIL's sister station AM 990 WZZD (now WNTP) on the "Z Morning Show" in the '90s & 2000s. "Your Love Is 4 Always," "Everybody Move With It" (w DJ Maj of dcTalk/tobyMac) and "Welcome Home" were staples on the playlist back in the day, with a number of #1 and Top 10 singles in her career. Tammy's vibrant personality and Janet Jackson-esque grooves were always a welcome addition to the program, and in 2001, WZZD t...
Jul 31, 2024•36 min
In March of 2019, we had the privilege of Pat Williams joining the Tim DeMoss Show for the full hour. At the time, he had just released a new book (something he'd done 100+ times in his life :)) entitled Character Carved in Stone: The 12 Core Values of West Point That Build Leaders And Produce Success . In light of Mr. Williams' passing yesterday, on the program today (4pm-5pm) we feature much of that interview, covering ground from his days with the Phillies and 76ers (and in basketball in gene...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
Becky Brown , president of New Life Ministries and host of New Life Live! with Steve Arterburn joins the show today. Becky has served with the ministry over 20 years and shares with energy and joy the heart of New Life's work, of her appreciation for founder Steve Arterburn (who recently has stepped back in part due to health reasons), and regarding the various resources you can win this month (as New Life Live! is WFIL's Ministry of the Month for July). John Ford Coley , of the Grammy-nominated...
Jul 01, 2024•47 min
Cedrick Brown , Senior Pastor of Commitment Church (Lindenwold NJ) and host of the "Commitment To Truth" radio program (heard Saturdays at 9am on WFIL) is in-studio for today's show! Pastor Brown has been a frequent guest on the program over the years and brings along two fine friends-- Larry Baruffi (Men's Resurrection Breakfast) and Justin Watkins (Men of Iron). In advance of Father's Day this coming Sunday June 16, the "Three Amigos" offer thoughts on being a godly husband, father, and grandf...
Jun 12, 2024•51 min
Our Famous Friday Show is packed today! Dave Peterson (owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown) leads off with car conversation on EVs (electric vehicles) and things to keep in mind for your vehicle with summer here. Author Tom Sileo joins the show next regarding his new book, I Have Your Back: How an American Soldier Became an International Hero (featuring the story of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, who died in combat in 2013 saving the life of a man he didn't even know, Polish Army Lt....
Jun 07, 2024•51 min
Author Dan Seaborn joins the show today to discuss his book Winning At Home: Tackling the Topics that Confuse Kids and Scare Parents . Dan shares about the desire for this book to assist parents as they help their children navigate the culture, offering simple, practical and helpful insights on healthy communication, technology, sexuality, and more. In the book, Dan collaborates with several professionals from the Winning At Home ministry he founded ( www.winningathome.com ) to contribute in the...
Jun 06, 2024•49 min
Michael Woolworth with Bible League checks in, encouraging listeners to join in with "The World Needs The Word--Bibles For The Nations" partnership WFIL and Bible League have teamed up for during May. The goal is to provide 2200 Bibleless believers with their own copy of God's Word. Each one is just $5 and will be in the recipient's own language. To help, simply call 1 800 YES-WORD (937-9673) or at wfil.com (where we also post updates on the progress). Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire, Boyz In Th...
May 29, 2024•51 min
Brant Hansen , national radio show host and author, calls in to discuss his new book The (Young) Men We Need: God's Purpose for Every Guy and How You Can Live It Out . Does being a man mean being athletic, driving a truck, and getting rich (or "getting girls")? Some may be confused about what it means to be a man or why it matters. Hansen writes, "I'm here to answer a simple (but not simplistic) question: What are men actually supposed to do? This book is about a big vision for manhood. We men a...
May 20, 2024•50 min
Rabbi Schneider , host of the "Discovering The Jewish Jesus" radio program (weekdays at 3pm on WFIL), joins the show today regarding his new book A Journey Into Divine Love: A Revelation of the Song of Songs . Rabbi Schneider considers this book his greatest contribution in writing to God's Kingdom so far. He shares how the Song of Songs (also known as the Song of Solomon) isn't just a poetic love story, but a prophetic message of God's love for His church, adding, "I have never been so touched ...
May 10, 2024•49 min
Mary Campbell joins the show in-studio to share about tomorrow (Thursday May 2nd)'s National Day of Prayer. "Ma" Campbell is the Eastern PA Regional Coordinator and has served 32 years in support of the NDOP. She offers encouragement to participate, be it at an official event (such as the Liberty Prayer Alert (10am-2pm on the Independence Visitors Center grounds in Philadelphia) where Mary will be) or simply right where you are at any point tomorrow. This year's theme is "Lift Up The Word--Light...
May 01, 2024•49 min
Dr. Larry Anderson (author of The Pastors' Diaries--An Intimate Look Behind The Pulpit ) and Dr. Tony Hurst (host of the Gospel of Grace radio program heard Saturdays (8pm) & Sundays (6pm) on WFIL) join the show today. The book contains sections on Pressure, Pain, Power, Pride, Pedestal, Perseverance, and Passion Beyond the Pulpit. Dr. Anderson writes an introduction to and the first chapter of each section, with over 20 pastors in the region contributing a chapter or two. The heart of the p...
Apr 25, 2024•52 min
Paul Pringle , Pulitzer-prize winning investigative reporter for the LA Times, checks in to share about his 10-episode podcast, Fallen Angels: A Story of California Corruption (based on his book Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels). World-class drummer Zoro --who has toured and recorded with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire and more--also joins the program to share about something different: his first book, titl...
Apr 23, 2024•48 min
Mark Sanders , president of Harvest USA, joins us in-studio today. Harvest USA's work revolves around equipping the Church, pastors, and parents to bring the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin. Sanders also shared about the upcoming "Created By God--Redeemed Through Christ" conference taking place this Saturday April 20 (830am-4pm). Harvest USA is partnering with Bethel Deliverance International Church (2929 W. Cheltenham Avenue in Wyncote,...
Apr 16, 2024•49 min
Dr. E. Calvin Beisner joins the Tim DeMoss Show today :). He is co-author and co-editor of Climate & Energy-The Case for Realism . Beisner views anthropogenic global warming as real but unlikely to become catastrophic and believes the cost/benefit ratio of adapting to whatever future climate that lies ahead as better than trying to control global temperature by substituting wind, solar and other renewable energy sources for the hydrocarbon (aka "fossil") fuels. Beisner is Founder, President,...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min
Evangelist Joey Perez is our guest again on the program today to share more of his testimony, as well as regarding next week's spiritual warfare seminar (April 10-12) at Franconia Mennonite Church (613 Harleysville Pike in Telford, PA). You can get details at www.joeyperezministries.org or by calling 215-520-1204. Perez' story, much of which is chronicled in his book I Lived To Tell About It , revolves around the amazing power of God in rescuing him out of a life of violence, drugs and rebellion...
Apr 05, 2024•49 min
Evangelist Joey Perez joins the show today to share his testimony, including years as a vicious gang leader of the 250-member Midtown Zulu Nation gang and drug dealer in Philadelphia before his miraculous conversion by the grace of Jesus Christ in 1979. (In a rarity for the Tim DeMoss Show, with so many twists & turns to Pastor Perez' story, we'll continue the conversation tomorrow as well!) Perez is also an international speaker, author, and founder & pastor of Worldwide Evangelistic Mi...
Apr 04, 2024•50 min
Very grateful to have my son Toby DeMoss join me in-studio today. Toby sustained a head/neck injury in May 2019, blindsided by a friend's bear hug while having a baseball catch. Toby went from being a travel baseball player & very active young man to battling head/neck pain ever since, withdrawing from college and facing a number of other challenges. 20+ specialists later, a lot is not yet clear, though there has been some progress :). Toby shares some of his story (then through now)--includ...
Mar 07, 2024•51 min
Actor-director Rob Reiner & director Dan Partland join the show today regarding their upcoming documentary "God + Country" (releasing February 16). Reiner (known for his role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on "All In The Family" and films such as "A Few Good Men" & "The Princess Bride") and Partland (a 2x-Emmy winner) present thoughts on "Christian nationalism" including fears regarding damage to the nation and Christianity itself. Reiner is Jewish but adds he tries to follow the teachings...
Feb 14, 2024•49 min
Legendary singer & 2x-Grammy winner Gloria Gaynor graces the program today regarding her upcoming full-length documentary "I Will Survive--A Journey of Faith, Hope, and a Magnificent Second Act," in theatres one day only (Tuesday February 13). The documentary covers much ground, from Gloria's early days in music prior to becoming a global name, the tragedies and triumphs in her life (both personally and professionally), the making of the "Testimony" album, and how her faith in the Lord has c...
Feb 02, 2024•43 min
Jerry Kramer , Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame guard, joins the show today regarding his new book Run To Win--My Packers Life from Lombardi to Canton . Kramer is a 2x Super Bowl champion who appeared in the first two Super Bowls ever and was a member of several NFL Championship teams prior to that, all coached by the great Vince Lombardi (after whom the Super Bowl trophy is named). Wayne Monbleau , longtime host of Let's Talk About Jesus, also spends time with us, sharing about the origin of the ...
Jan 12, 2024•50 min
Angelo Cataldi and Garry “G” Cobb join the Tim DeMoss Show today! Cataldi , 94.1 (formerly 610) WIP morning host for 33 years, discusses his new book Loud: How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned Up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America . We cover a lot of ground including his journalism background, start in sports talk radio, approach to his craft, and a few key names during his journey. Cataldi’s last WIP broadcast was February 17, 2023, the final segment of which can...
Dec 12, 2023•50 min
John Fuller (co-host of the Focus on the Family daily radio broadcast) leads off the program today to share about the radio program and many components of the overall ministry of the Focus on the Family (heard weekdays at 7am, 830pm and 1am). Through December 31, any gift to Focus on the Family will be doubled. You can help at 1 800 A-FAMILY or by clicking the "Give Families Hope" banner on the wfil.com home page. Related programs air Saturday evenings including Radio Theatre (630pm), Adventures...
Dec 11, 2023•45 min
Attorney Jim Radmore spends the hour in-studio today! A Messiah College and Delaware Law School graduate, Radmore has been in practice over 40 years. He's the principal attorney at The Radmore Firm and has been admitted as an Attorney and Counselor of the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as the Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey. We discuss various types of cases his firm handles (everything from brain injuries and medical malpractice to dog bites and fatal accidents in a rideshare vehic...
Dec 06, 2023•45 min
