The Tim DeMoss Show

For the Memorial Day Weekend, we feature a number of conversations from the TDS Archive, beginning with a chat over coffee Tim had with his 98-year old neighbor & WW II veteran Nick Pileggi a few years ago.

Montel Williams (former TV talk show host and Marine & Navy veteran) shares about his book The Sailing of the Intrepid: The Incredible Wartime Voyage of the Navy's Iconic Aircraft Carrier. Williams currently hosts "Military Makeover with Montel" on Lifetime.

Karin Tanabe & Victoria Kelly (journalists & authors) team up to share about their documentary "Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II." Tanabe is a first-generation Japanese-American whose uncle was the first president of Hiroshima University, while Kelly's grandfather is a WWII atomic veteran--one of the first Americans to enter Nagasaki after the atomic bomb.

We close out the show with Meathead, one of several dozen living Barbecue Hall of Famers and publisher of the most popular grilling & BBQ website in the world (www.AmazingRibs.com) regarding his book The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes.

Bob DeMoss (Tim's older and wiser brother :)) with Focus on the Family joins the show regarding Focus' partnership with Freedom 250 (the national, nonpartisan organization helping lead the celebration of America's 250th birthday).

Focus on the Family is making available 16 classic episodes of its "Adventures in Odyssey" radio program which depict American ideals. They can be accessed for free throughout 2026 at www.family250.com.

DeMoss, who founded Focus' "Plugged In" department, is a 5x NY Times bestselling author and has written over 60 books including The Devil in Pew #7 (with Rebecca Alonzo, who has been a guest on the TDS), with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty, Fighting For Dear Life: The Terry Schiavo Story (with David GIbbs), and Finding Home: An Imperfect Path to Faith and Family (Jim Daly's biography).

Sports: Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager)
Music: Hymn For Communion / MICHAEL W. SMITH

Fortesa Latifi (journalist and author) shares about her new book Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids & the Cost of a Childhood Online. Latifi's work focuses on the largely-unregulated child influencer industry, including helping shed light on the costs of internet fame and ethics of online content. Her work has been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times & the Washington Post.

Scott Davis (historian & journalist) also joins the show regarding his new book The Last of the Old Breed: An Oral History of the Final Marines from World War II. Davis runs "The Vietnam Experience" channel on YouTube and has interviewed over 500 veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam over the past 10 years.

(Should you be interested in a copy, it's worth noting Davis writes in the beginning of the book: "I have decided, for the sake of transparency, to report the stories exactly as they were told. Topics such as killing or war crimes have not been censored, nor have I altered any derogatory racial language. While I do not condone some of the views expressed, each veteran was encouraged to speak openly, lest we romanticize or glorify the past.")

Tim closes out the show reading Daniel chapter 3 including noting the amazing power of God to the point that Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego--thrown into the fiery furnace--not only came out unharmed and unsinged, but also "there was no smell of fire on them." Whoa Nellie, talk about complete protection and rescue :).

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)

Jake Steinfeld (of "Body By Jake" fame)--fitness icon, innovator & entrepreneur--joins the show regarding his new digital fitness channel (born out of the loss of his home in the Palisades fire in January '25). Steinfeld created the first workout soundtrack in the 80s, the first exercise segments on cable TV (CNN), and the first 24-hour fitness network (FitTV). He is also a New York Times bestselling author, actor, and voiceover artist.

J. Jackson (lead singer & lyricist for "that Christian parody band" Apologetix) also spends time with insight into the band's latest CD, "Apologetix '82" featuring 12 Biblical parodies of songs from 1982 by Rod Stewart, Journey, Air Supply, .38 Special and Chicago (among others). Find out more at www.apologetix.com :)

Sports clips:
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies left fielder) (MLB.com)

Raul Ries (host of the radio program "Somebody Loves You" and Sr Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs (Diamond Bar, CA)) Zooms in today regarding the radio and pastoral ministry, family, frozen Oreos and his LA Dodgers/Boston Red Sox hats--and everything in between :)

SLY first aired on WFIL 28 years ago this month (!) and is WFIL's Ministry of the Month for May. Help yourself to a free download of Pastor Ries' booklet "God Answers Prayer" on our home page (or click here). You'll automatically be entered for his book The Sermon of Sermons--Christ's Sermon on the Mount and could win a grand prize too.

Key links: www.somebodylovesyou.com; www.youtube.com/somebodylovesyouworldwide

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Travis Konecny (Philadelphia Flyers right wing) (Flyers YouTube)
Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers head coach) (NBA Content Network)
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers center) (NBA Content Network)

John Fuller (co-host of "Focus on the Family with Jim Daly") tackles the topic of Christian radio's relevance in the current media landscape while Bob Harig (Sports Illustrated golf writer) shares about his new book Tiger v Jack: Golf's Great Debate :)

Sports clips:
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers point guard) 

Joe McEwen, legendary A&R (artists & repertoire) executive (Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue) shares about his new book Tastykakes, Soul Songs & Shining Stars and give away Wawa gift cards for folks to buy their favorite Tastykake (Kandy Kakes came in #1 amongst the listeners who texted in :)).

We also feature clips & commentary from former Phillies manager Rob Thomson's post-firing Zoom call (which he requested and conducted with class and respect).

Sports clips:
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies former manager) (WFIL sports)
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (WFIL sports)  
Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies first baseman) (WFIL Sports)
Bryson Stott (Philadelphia Phillies second baseman) (WFIL Sports)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers point guard)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers forward) (NBA site)

Eve Plumb (best known for her role as Jan Brady in "The Brady Bunch") checks in about her new book Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond.

John Scheinfeld (writer, producer & director) kicks off the show regarding his baseball documentary Baseball: Beyond Belief which explores various similarities between baseball & religion.

Sports clips:
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers point guard) 

Music: Home Run / GEOFF MOORE

Eve Plumb photo credit: Chia Messina

Garry "G" Cobb (former NFL linebacker & longtime sports & media host) weighs in on a number of Philadelphia Eagles picks in the recently-completed NFL draft. G also shares a bit about his amazing mom and her influence in his life and his faith in the Lord and the work he's involved in with the incarcerated.

Bob Spitz (NY Times bestselling author) shares about his new book The Rolling Stones: The Biography. Spitz has also written books on The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Julia Child and Ronald Reagan and helped manage Bruce Springsteen and Elton John.

Sports clips:
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers center) 
Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers defenseman) (Flyers YouTube)
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)
Howie Roseman (Philadelphia Eagles GM)

Brian Smith (Philadelphia Flyers Director of Broadcasting & Content) checks in with a look at the Flyers' regular season and current playoff matchup with Pittsburgh.

Garry "G" Cobb (former NFL linebacker & longtime sports & media host) gives his 2 cents on the Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick (fellow USC Trojan Makai Lemon), G's own draft experience (waaaay back in 1979) and on his brand new granddaughter :).

Sports clips:
Jamie Drysdale (Philadelphia Flyers defenseman) (Flyers YouTube)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Makai Lemon (Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Howie Roseman (Philadelphia Eagles general manager) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Comedian Tim Hawkins checks in from the road with insight on his new special, "Fist Bump"! Hawkins shares on comedy as a craft, on family life and his faith in the Lord. We also dip into the TDS Archive (August 2020) for a conversation with singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Mason who passed away just a few days ago.

Sports clips:
Sean Couturier (Philadelphia Flyers center) (Flyers YouTube)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers first forward) (NBA content site)

Ani DiFranco (Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter & NY Times bestselling author) Zooms in for a bit about her new book The Spirit of Ani--Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music & Freedom and regarding her song "The Knowing" (written in conjunction with her children's book by the same name). Tim shares thoughts on their conversation afterwards (including common ground and points of differentiation), offering several Scriptures and from C.S. Lewis' message "The Weight of Glory."

Sports clips:
Travis Konecny (Philadelphia Flyers forward) (Flyers YouTube)
Owen Tippett (Philadelphia Flyers forward) (Flyers YouTube)
Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies first baseman) (MLB.com)

Music: The Knowing / ANI DIFRANCO

Chip Leighton (NY Times bestselling author of What Time Is Noon) shares about his new book Dad, Can You Not?: A Dad's Guide to Being Less Cringey.

Sam Carchidi (Philadelphia Inquirer alum and Hockey News columnist) checks in regarding Bullies: Catching Up With the Hound, The Hammer, and the Stanley Cup Champion Philadelphia Flyers (co-written with Jeff Hare). While containing much Flyers history, the emphasis is on the current-day Stanley Cup Flyers' perspectives and stories (the good, the bad, the ugly) of their playing days and their lives since.

Sports clips:
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube page)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers point guard) (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager)

Music: Heaven on My Mind / TOBYMAC
The Penalty Box / DAVE SCHULTZ (which was huge on WFIL 50 yr ago :))

From the TDS archive today, we feature conversations with John Lingan, author of Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers and with Dr. Stephen Day, professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of Teach A Kid to Save: A Fun, Hands-On Approach to Building Smart Money Habits.

Sports clips:
Sam Ersson (Philadelphia Flyers defenseman) (Flyers YouTube)
Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)

Phil Johnson (Grace to You with John MacArthur announcer and Executive Director) joins the show today to share his testimony, path to Grace to You, and the person and ministry of John Macarthur. Phil has been with Grace to You since 1981 and worked alongside Pastor Macarthur most of those years.

Grace to You with John MacArthur is WFIL's Ministry of the Month for April. You can enter here to win the daily prize (John's book The Doctrines of Grace) and qualify for a grand prize too!

Michael Woolworth (Bible League) checks in as we continue the march to providing 3600 Bible-less believers around the world with their own Bible (in their own language). You can help by praying, and to cover a Bible for $5 (or as many as you like), simply call 1 800 YES-WORD (1 800 937-9673) or click here (where you can also see the latest tally).

Pastor Derek Bell of The Living Word Church (5205 Militia Hill Rd in Plymouth Meeting, PA) also joins the show to share his testimony and the work of TLWC, with an open invitation to stop in for this weekend's Easter service or anytime :). More information is available at www.tlw-church.org. 

Sports clips:
Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers defenseman) (Flyers YouTube page)
Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers head coach) (NBA Content Site)
Jeffrey Lurie (Philadelphia Eagles owner) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager)
Andrew Painter (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher)

Steve Shwetz (host of "Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee") is our guest today! The program is WFIL's Ministry of the Month for March and can be heard weekdays at 5am, 130pm, and a couple of times over the weekend. Shwetz gives insight into TTB's work and ministry including the next "Bible Bus" journey which kicks off April 17. Find out more at www.ttb.org and click here to enter to win prizes with Thru the Bible this month (or visit the home page carousel at www.wfil.com).

Sports clips: 
Rob Thomson, manager, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com)
Jordan Davis, defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Music: The Word / SARA GROVES

Michael Woolworth joins the show for Day 2 of 2 to share about Bible League International and how you can join BLI and WFIL in our "Send Bibles To The Nations" partnership this Easter season. We very much need and appreciate your prayers for this, and if you'd like to cover a Bible for $5 (or however many you like), it's 1 800 YES-WORD (1 800 937-9673)--or click the Bible League banner at wfil.com where we also post updates as we receive them.

Sports clip: Jesus Luzardo (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher) (courtesy of MLB.com)

Michael Woolworth joins the show for Day 1 of 2 to discuss the work of Bible League International and how you can team up with BLI and WFIL in our "Send Bibles To The Nations" partnership. Your prayers are foundational to the efforts, and if you'd like to give a Bible for $5 (or however many you like), simply call 1 800 YES-WORD (1 800 937-9673) or on by clicking the Bible League banner at wfil.com where we also post updates as we receive them.

Sports clip: Rick Tocchet, Philadelphia Flyers, head coach (Flyers YouTube)
Nick Nurse, Philadelphia 76ers head coach (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)

Bishop Eric A. Lambert Jr. (heard weekdays at 330pm on WFIL with the "Climbing Higher" radio program) spends the hour in-studio today. Pastor Lambert shares about his new book Chasing the Heart of God--A Study in True Intimacy with our Heavenly Father, his heart for equipping pastors, and the so-called logic behind being a Boston Celtics fan :).

You're welcome to join Pastor Lambert at a book signing this Friday 3/6 (6pm-8pm). More information is available at www.betheldeliverance.org.

Sports clip: Jason Mazullo, Boston Celtics head coach (NBA content site)