The Tim DeMoss Show

Kevin Stocker (Phillies broadcaster & former MLB shortstop) takes time to give his thoughts on last night's Phillies playoff win, this year's squad, and his playing career (including his rookie season starting for the 1993 Phillies World Series team). Stocker also shares about his broadcast work, family, and faith in the Lord.

Zachary Mettler also joins the show to discuss his work with "The Daily Citizen" which features articles on culture, religious freedom, sexuality and life from a Christian perspective. Mettler also offers observations on the aftereffects (especially on young people) thus far regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. You can find out more at www.thedailycitizen.org.

Sports clips:
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com) 
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Jake Tapper (CNN Anchor & chief Washington correspondent) joins the Tim DeMoss Show today via Zoom regarding his new book Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War. The book tells the story of a man fleeing the Arab Spring on a refugee boat who surrenders himself to Italian authorities. He claims that, as a terrorist, he is responsible for the deaths of American soldiers. This unexpected surrender sets off an unlikely chain of events and one of the most significant, but little-known, cases in American history.

Tapper, a Philadelphia native, also makes no secret of his Phillies and Eagles fandom and shares a story about an autographed Larry Bowa cap gifted to him via a character from the sitcom "Happy Days"... :)

Aaron Nola (longtime Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) also graciously spends time with us with a look at his baseball career (from Little League until now), as well as his family, faith in the Lord, and charity work (including Team Red, White & Blue which focuses on veterans' health & wellness and the ALS Association (Nola's uncle passed away from ALS several years ago)).

A week ago, Nola closed out a challenging regular season with an 8-inning, 9-strikeout gem, allowing just 2 hits and 1 run in a 3-1 win over Minnesota and moved into 2nd place on the Phillies' pitchers all-time strikeouts list (behind only Phillies legend Steve Carlton).

Our proverbial "cherry on the sundae"-- Now THAT'S Punny--caps off the show.

Sports clips:
Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies shortstop)
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager)
Sam Ersson (Philadelphia Flyers goaltender)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach)

Today's show focuses on the home stretch of our September partnership with GFA World to help fund national missionaries throughout Africa & Asia.

National missionaries are already physically in the countries they seek to serve (making it very cost-effective to send them) and typically know the language and customs, facilitating a quicker and more direct path in sharing the gospel. With deep reliance on the Lord and through fervent prayer, these dedicated servants plant churches and transform communities from the inside out, fulfilling the Great Commission by bringing hope to those in greatest need.

Our station family goal is to sponsor 20 national missionaries; entering today, we're about halfway there, which we're very grateful for! A $540 one-time gift (or $45/month for a year) can cover the costs of one of the 10 missionaries remaining. Your prayers are appreciated as we close things out, and to help on any level (1 missionary, towards a missionary, or multiple missionaries) it's 866-659-7361 or by clicking here (where you can also see some of the national missionaries we're aiming to sponsor).

Thank you so much from GFA World & WFIL!

Garry "G" Cobb, sports talk host & former NFL linebacker, checks in with his "Cogitations and Comtemplations" about yesterday's Eagles 31-25 win over Tampa Bay and adds his usual wisdom on faith & family. Emerson Collins with Focus on the Family also joins the program with insight into this Thursday October 2nd's Bring Your Bible To School Day. More info is available at www.bringyourbible.org.

Sports clips:
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager)
Cristopher Sanchez (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher)
Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies shortstop)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach)

Brian Smith, Director of Broadcasting & Content with the Philadelphia Flyers, joins the show with preseason insight into the team and new head coach Rick Tocchet. Gabrielle Bruno with 10 Days  calls in to share about Jubilee '25, a 24/7 worship, prayer and repentance event in Philadelphia running through October 2. More info is available at www.phillytod.org/jubilee-2025, www.10days.net, and at https://www.facebook.com/10Daysofprayerphilly.

Sports clips:
Walker Buehler (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach)
Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman)

Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, joins the show today in conjunction with his participation in the new Truth Rising documentary recently released by Focus on the Family & the Colson Center.

Sports clip:
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach)

Garry "G" Cobb (sports broadcaster and former NFL linebacker) joins the show for his weekly Eagles day-after check-in to discuss the Birds' 33-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams, thoughts on former NFL great Reggie White, the importance of faith and fatherhood, and of course the latest with G's grandson Garry III :).

Also featured is a conversation with the late Charlie Kirk, talk show host and co-founder of Turning Point USA, who joined the Tim DeMoss Show several years ago to discuss a variety of topics.

Sports clips:
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Jordan Davis (Philadelphia Eagles linebacker) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Becky Brown (president of New Life Ministries) hops on the show with info on the latest & greatest with the ministry and New Life Live, the radio program she co-hosts weekdays at 1pm (and 12am) on WFIL. Find out more on their newly-rebranded website www.newlife.com.

Gary Myers (longtime NFL Insider & author) checks in regarding his new book Brady vs Belichick: The Dynasty Debate. Myers have covered the NFL for nearly 40 years and written six books including the New York Times bestseller Brady V Manning.

Alistair Begg (author, speaker, and Pastor Emeritus at Parkside Church (Cleveland, OH)) checks in to discuss his new book, The Man on the Middle Cross--Are You Going to Heaven? The origins of this 38-page project stem from a message by the same name he preached several years ago, the video of which went viral (and can be found in many forms via a search on YouTube).

You can listen to Pastor Begg on the "Truth For Life" radio program weekdays at 530pm and 5am on WFIL.

Sports clips:
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach)

Garry "G" Cobb, longtime Philadelphia sports media member & NFL linebacker checks in with thoughts on the Eagles' 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday. Cobb also discusses the work he does with the incarcerated (especially young men, often with no father figure in the home) with encouragement to step into the lives of those around us with support and mentorship. He can be reached for speaking engagements at [email protected]. 

Jack Phillips (owner of Masterpiece Cake Shop in Colorado) joins the show to share his testimony, his declining to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012 (and the events that followed, including a path to the Supreme Court), and with regard to God's work in both his own life and in "the big picture." Phillips is featured in the new Truth Rising documentary from Focus on the Family & the Colson Center (available free at www.truthrising.com).

Sports clips:
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies left fielder) (WFIL Sports)
Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) (WFIL Sports)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Jamie Fitt with Philadelphia Tabernacle of David checks in to share about Jubilee 2025, a worship, prayer and repentance event in the heart of Philadelphia beginning the evening of September 21. Jubilee 2025 will run 24/7 through midday on October 2. Find out more at www.phillytod.org/jubilee-2025.

Bill O'Reilly (author, veteran news journalist & broadcaster) joins the show to discuss his latest book, Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst (September 9th 2025). O'Reilly has written 19 #1 bestsellers, primarily in the "Killing" series. His career includes 11 years with The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel and currently hosts "No Spin News" on his YouTube channel.

Sports clips:
Jesús Luzardo (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) (MLB.com)
Max Kepler (Philadelphia Phillies outfielder) (WFIL Sports)

Taun Cortado from GFA World joins the Tim DeMoss Show today with insight on the ministry as they team up with WFIL throughout September to raise support for national missionaries in Africa and Asia.

National missionaries are already physically in the countries they seek to serve (making it very cost-effective to send them) and typically know the language and customs, facilitating a quicker and more direct path in sharing the gospel. With deep reliance on the Lord and through fervent prayer, these dedicated servants plant churches and transform communities from the inside out, fulfilling the Great Commission by bringing hope to those in greatest need.

Our station family goal is to sponsor 20 national missionaries this month. A $540 one-time gift (or $45/month for a year) can cover the costs of one of the 20 missionaries. Your prayers are appreciated for this partnership, and to help on any level (1 missionary, towards a missionary, or multiple missionaries) it's 866-659-7361 or by clicking here (where you can also see some of the national missionaries we're aiming to sponsor).

Thank you so much from GFA World & WFIL!

Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, joins the show today with insight into the upcoming  (Sept 5) release of "Truth Rising: Choose To See. Choose To Believe. Choose To Act." The documentary examines the “civilizational moment” currently taking place which threatens the foundations of human existence as has been experienced for centuries in terms of freedom, family, faith, and the future.

Truth Rising spotlights stories of ordinary people who have chosen courage over fear, making a difference right where God has called them. The goal of Truth Rising is to ignite the necessary courage and conviction to turn back this decline of Western civilization. You can find out more at www.truthrising.com and can tune in to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly weekdays at 730am & 830pm on AM 560 WFIL. 

From the Tim DeMoss Show archive we feature conversations with Kim Dolan Leto (Christian women's health & fitness coach) on her book Fit God's Way--Your Bible-Based Guide to Food, Fitness & Wholeness, Jerry Kramer (Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame guard & 2x Super Bowl champion) in conjunction with his book Run to Win--My Packers Life from Lombardi to Canton, and Newt Gingrich (former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, professor & historian) regarding his PBS documentary, Journey to America: with Newt and Callista Gingrich (featuring the immigrant journeys of Henry Kissinger, Albert Einstein, Hedy Lamar and others who have come to the USA and excelled).

Ben Brittin (principal of International Christian High School in Philadelphia) checks in with the scoop on ICHS' history, mission, multicultural environment and day-to-day life in conjunction with WFIL's 50% Off Tuition Program. Details at www.wfil.com or by calling Carol Healey at 215-805-0075.

Tim shares thoughts on God's character and goodness from Psalm 84:11 in conjunction with Forrest Frank's recent hit song "Your Way's Better." Tim follows that with a clip from an early interview (circa 2019) with Dave Peterson (owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown) on the loss of his 19-year old son in a car accident several decades ago and how important having faith in the Lord--for himself and his son--is so vital.

Alex Marlow (Editor-In-Chief of Breitbart News) caps off the show with a conversation about his new book Breaking The Law: Exposing the Weaponization of America's Legal System Against Donald Trump. Marlow is also author of the bestsellers Breaking Biden and Breaking The News.

Sports clips
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (courtesy of NBC Philly's YouTube page)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles tight end) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com) 

Alistair Begg from the Truth For Life radio program spends the hour with us. In delightful fashion, Pastor Begg delves into his recent retirement after 42 years as Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, his Philadelphia roots, the 2026 World Cup, Scottish accents, and a key question his bride of nearly 50 years (this Saturday 8/16/25 is their anniversary!) asks when mentoring a woman about the man she is interested in / dating.

Truth For Life is WFIL's Ministry of the Month for August, (heard weekdays right after the Tim DeMoss Show at 5pm, at 530am, and several times over the weekend). Listeners are welcome to a free download of the Name Above All Names e-book & study guide by Pastor Begg (co-written with his "big brother" in the faith, Sinclair Ferguson). The free download automatically enters listeners to win Alistair's brand new book, God of the Ordinary: A Study in the Book of Ruth. Pastor Begg shares about both prizes during our conversation as well.

Sports clips (both courtesy of NBC Sports Philly's YouTube page):
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager)
Tajuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher)

Jeff Howard (principal of Cedar Grove Christian Academy) joins the show via Zoom to share about Cedar Grove's history, mission, the value of a Christian education and current opportunity for a half-price kindergarten tuition for 2025 (only one left, call Carol at WFIL for more info at 215-805-0075).

Dave Peterson (owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown) gives insight into EVs (electric vehicles) and with regard to various ways to care for your vehicle. He can be reached at 215-886-3140 or via www.brynerchevy.com.

Sports clips:
Zack Wheeler (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher) (courtesy of NBC Sports Philly's YouTube page)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

From the Tim DeMoss Show archive we feature a conversation with Tim's cousin Mark DeMoss, author of The Little Red Book of Wisdom (Updated and Expanded Edition). DeMoss founded the DeMoss Group in 1991, providing PR exclusively for faith-based organizations and causes before closing the firm in 2019.

Bishop Eric A. Lambert Jr, heard weekdays at 330pm on the "Climbing Higher" radio program on WFIL, stops by and spends the hour in-studio today to discuss his latest book (a novel) Jesus Is Coming Back...Soon (Part II). Pastor Lambert, who has served at Bethel International Church of God in Wyncote for over 35 years, also touches on various events at Bethel including the recent "God Wants Me Well" conference in July, tomorrow night's (Friday August 8) Q&A evening at the church, and the upcoming Pastors & Ministers Conference on September 4. Details on the book are available at www.ericlambergministries.org and on the life of the church at www.betheldeliverance.org. 

Also, Happy 7th Anniversary to Climbing Higher, which first aired on WFIL on August 6, 2018!

Sports clips:
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (WFIL Sports)
Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies shortstop) (WFIL Sports)
Ranger Suarez (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) (WFIL Sports)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Pastor Allen Jackson Zooms in regarding the upcoming "Culture & Christianity Conference" near Nashville, TN (September 19-20). All during August you can enter to win a trip for 2 to the conference (including VIP tickets, airfare & hotel, plus a $500 gift card) at wfil.com :). You can catch Pastor Jackson weekdays at 6am and Sundays at 7am on WFIL.

Video Dan Stephenson joins the show with insight and great stories behind the brand new "Jimmy Rollins--My Way" documentary he and the Phillies video team created, available on the Phillies YouTube channel.

Sports clips:
Max Kepler (Philadelphia Phillies outfielder) (courtesy of NBC Philadelphia's YouTube page)
Devonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com)