The Tim DeMoss Show

Pastor Joe Focht and his son Josh Focht join us in-studio today from Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia and the "Straight From The Heart" radio program, WFIL's Ministry of the Month for January :) We discuss the prizes you can enter to win (at wfil.com), a wide range of topics and take calls/texts too.

"Straight From The Heart" is heard weekdays at 730am (also 2am and Sundays at 8am). The program is Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia's daily Bible teaching ministry (which Josh produces) and has been a blessing on WFIL (and previously AM 990 WZZD) since the early 80s. Connect with them at www.ccphilly.org.

Dr. Stephen Day--author of Teach a Kid to Save: A Fun, Hands-On Approach to Building Smart Money Habits--joins the show today. The book offers a hands-on, research-based guide to teaching your kids about the wise use of money and the value of work through an innovative, interactive mini-economy where kids have jobs, earn a play-money income, make a plan for their money, shop at the household store, and even create their own businesses. Teach a Kid to Save includes lessons on rest, generosity, saving and spending as well as a quick-start guide, templates, visual aids, conversation starters, and a special appendix for homeschools. Dr. Day also shares how fatherhood inspired the book and how he views money through a biblical lens.

Dr. Day is a term associate professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Business, director of the VCU Center for Economic Education, and chairperson of the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. He has helped hundreds of teachers create mini-economies in their classrooms.

Follow Dr. Stephen Day here: drstephenday.com
Substack: Paper Robots: Helping Families Talk About Money and Work
Instagram: _paperrobots

Sports clips:
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers head coach) (76ers YouTube)

Scott Wilder from Pre-Born joins the show for Day 2 of 2 as WFIL's partnership continues, seeking to provide free ultrasound sessions for pregnant girls and women who might otherwise end their pregnancy. These ultrasounds have proven to be a powerful, effective, and gentle way of promoting life by providing the mother to see her baby and hear her baby's heartbeat.

Scott gives insight into the work of Pre-Born (both during January ("Sanctity of Human Life Month") and year 'round). He also offers stories of women who have been helped and explains the support given in the office visit and the ultrasound itself are just the beginning of a mentorship program that can last a couple of years, including receiving access to necessary resources for women.

Please pray, and if you'd like to cover an ultrasound for $28, 5 for $140, or to make a donation of any amount, simply call 1 833-850-BABY (2229) or click the Pre-Born banner at wfil.com. Thanks very much from Pre-Born and WFIL!

Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)
Kyle Lowry (Philadelphia 76ers point guard) (76ers YouTube)

Scott Wilder from Pre-Born is our special guest today. January is "Sanctity of Human Life" month, and WFIL is teamed up with Pre-Born again this year to help provide free ultrasounds for pregnant girls and women who otherwise might choose to end their pregnancy. These ultrasounds are a powerful, effective, and gentle way of promoting life.

Scott shares about Pre-Born's work, stories of those who have been helped, and how the support extends far beyond the office visit and ultrasound itself--even up to several years later (including receiving access to resources such as diapers, formula, strollers, and much more).

We greatly appreciate your prayers for this endeavor, and to cover an ultrasound for $28, 5 for $140, or however many you like (or to simply make a donation of any amount), simply call 1 833-850-BABY (2229) or click the Pre-Born banner at wfil.com. Thank you very much from Pre-Born and WFIL!

Sean Couturier (Philadelphia Flyers center/forward) (Flyers YouTube)

Adam Holz with Plugged In (from Focus on the Family) talks movies & media and how Plugged In helps parents and families navigate and make appropriate entertainment choices (in light of Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things"). You can access their reviews & resources at www.pluggedin.com.

Chris Matthews (political commentator, talk show host & NY Times bestselling author) shares about his latest book Lessons From Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters. Matthews was born in Philadelphia & hosted Hardball with Chris Matthews for over 20 years (and is currently available on Substack).

Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles running back) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Brad Keller (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher) (Phillies Media Zoom call)

Garry "G" Cobb (former NFL linebacker & longtime Philadelphia sports talk host) checks in while Christmas shopping with thoughts on the Eagles' 29-18 win over Washington and on an important message his mother taught Garry & his siblings for years growing up (and even now at age 91 :)).

J. Jackson (lead singer & lyricist for ApologetiX) is already done his Christmas shopping and was free to drop by to chat about a handful of the several dozen Christmas parodies the band has done as part of their 850+ song catalog. You can enter to win their latest two CDs on the WFIL home page and find out more about the band at www.apologetix.com :).

Steve Taylor (the one and only) checks in to discuss Sketch, his latest film production (in conjunction with writer Seth Worley and starring actor Tony Hale). We also touch on Steve's musical career including his classic "Meltdown (At Madame Tussaud's)", artists he has written for/produced, and the influence of his dad and mom.

Tim grew up loving Steve's brand of alternative/punk rock--full of energy & witty lyrics, packed with meaning and way ahead of their time--frequently tackling difficult subjects head-on, challenging people (often the within the church) without making himself the center of attention, if such a thing is possible. Examples include "I Want To Be A Clone," "(We Don't Need No) Color Code," "Lifeboat," "I Blew Up The Clinic Real Good," "What Is The Measure of Your Success?," and "Bannerman," among a trove of others.

Taylor also directed many music videos for his songs (and other artists) and wrote/collaborated with a number of artists including newsboys. As a record label executive, he was very involved with Chevelle, Leigh Bingham Nash & Sixpence None The Richer (including their worldwide smash "Kiss Me", Burlap to Cashmere & L.A. Symphony. Taylor has also performed in other bands including Chagall Guevara, and invested years of his life as a filmmaker including "The Second Chance" (with Rev Jeff Obafemi Carr & Michael W. Smith) and with "Blue Like Jazz," an adaption of Donald Miller's book.

Sports clips:
Cam York (Philadelphia Flyers defenseman) (Flyers YouTube page)
Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles running back) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com) 
Dave Dombrowski (Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations) (Phillies Media Zoom Call)

Lisa Anderson (host of The Boundless Show (Saturdays at 830pm on WFIL) from Focus on the Family) graces us with her presence to discuss--in her naturally witty, sharp, and godly manner--healthy generational interactions & conversations during the holidays.

Lisa is author of The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage with Purpose and is also host of The Boundless Show podcast. You can find out more at www.boundless.org.

Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube page)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Pastor Derek Bell of The Living Word Church (Plymouth Meeting, PA)--sponsor of WFIL's 8th Annual Christmas Mortgage Miracle--joins the show to share his testimony and the ministry of both TLWC and the Church at large. 

Author John Lingan, also checks in regarding his new book Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers.

Sports clips:
Sean Couturier (Philadelphia Flyers winger) (Philadelphia Flyers YouTube page)
Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Lexi Sneller with the Pennsylvania Family Institute gives insight into a key vote tomorrow on House Bill 1957--an abortion constitutional amendment which would create a right to an abortion in the state constitution that could be used to overturn many current pro-life protections and outlaw future pro-life protections from being created. More information on this vote and the ongoing work of PA Family Council is available at www.pafamily.org.

Jimmy Hawkins, who played Tommy Bailey (the youngest son of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) in "It's A Wonderful Life" in 1946), shares about his new book The Heart of It's A Wonderful Life. Just a young boy of 4 or 5 at the time, Hawkins is now in his eighties offering this creatively-written journal of sorts which includes scene titles, sayings, parts of the actual script, photos and Hawkins' thoughts.

Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube page)|
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Dave Dombrowski (Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations), Rob Thomson (Philadelphia
     Phillies manager), Adolis Garcia (Philadelphia Phillies outfielder) & Jorge Valendia (Philadelphia
     Phillies assistant GM) (Phillies media Zoom call)

Garry "G" Cobb (former NFL linebacker & longtime Philadelphia sports talk host) gives his take on the Eagles including their recent 24-15 loss to Chicago, adding thoughts on faith in the Lord, reaching out for help when struggling, and how much turkey and ham he had at Thanksgiving :).

Melba Moore, Tony Award winner & Grammy-nominated artist, shares about her first-ever book (written at 80 years young!) Marvelous & Getting Better.

Sports clips:
Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers head coach) (76ers' YouTube page)
Travis Konecny (Philadelphia Flyers right wing) (Flyers' YouTube page)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles running back) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Kirbi (Team Niall) and Aaron Nichols (Team Reba), current contestants on The Voice Season 28 join the show back-to-back, sharing about their backstory to appearing on The Voice, the competitions themselves, what they've learned so far, and how their faith in the Lord is foundational to their lives.

Sports clips:
Sean Couturier (Philadelphia Flyers center) (Flyers' YouTube page)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers guard) (76ers' YouTube page)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Aaron Nichols photo credit: Danny Ventrella (NBC)

Garry "G" Cobb joins the show with his weekly "Cobb's Contemplations & Cogitations" on the Eagles, family and faith.

Nathan Kress (best known for his role as Freddie Benson on Nickelodeon's iCarly) checks in regarding his latest role voicing Chuck E. Cheese in the new special "A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas." Zac Moncrief & Jon Colton Barry (both with Phineas & Ferb backgrounds) are writers & executive producers for the project.

Sports clips:
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles running back) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Dan Farah, director of the new documentary "The Age of Disclosure," discusses "an 80-year global cover-up of non-human intelligent life and a secret war among major nations to reverse-engineer advanced technology of non-human origin. [The film] features testimony from 34 U.S. government, military, and intelligence community insiders."

Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon--known for his Top 10 singles "Tallahassee Lassie" (#6 in 1959), Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (#3 in 1959) and Palisades Park (#3 in 1962)--shares his new Christmas single "Red Coat Santa." The soon-to-be 89-year old holds the record for most appearances on American Bandstand (110) and adds reflections on the show's host (and WFILer) Dick Clark.

Sports clips:
Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers defensman) (Flyers' YouTube page)
Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers head coach) (76ers' YouTube page)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Garry "G" Cobb fortunately frequents the show the day after an Eagles game (including today) for a little forum on football, family & faith :).

Kevin MacDonald--director of the new documentary "One To One: John & Yoko"--gives insight into their first year in New York City in the early 1970s. Included are multiple audio conversations with both John & Yoko and footage from the only full-length show Lennon performed post-Beatles--the "One To One" concert at Madison Square Garden. The event benefitted children featured in the Geraldo Rivera expose on child neglect at the Willowbrook State School. 

14-year old Max Chambers and Rob Cole--both current contestants on The Voice (Season 28)--share their respective paths to and experience thus far on the competition, including Chambers' staying grounded through his Christian faith and Cole's story of perseverance including his "No doesn't mean never" comment, having initially tried out for the show in an earlier season but with no chair turns by the judges.

Tatum Paxley (NXT Women's Champion) catapults off the ropes early in the show with backstory on her path to and demands of wrestling, her affinity for the music of Family Force 5, and charity work interests.

We get the program rolling with a bonus conversation with actor Paul Reiser (Mad About You) from the TDS Archive too!

Sports clips:
Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers head coach) (76ers' YouTube page)
Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles running back) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Max Chambers photo credit: Danny Ventrella (NBC)

Bruce Henderson (NY Times bestselling author) closes out the show regarding his new book Midnight Flyboys: The American Bomber Crews and Allied Secret Agents Who Aided the French Resistance in World War II. Henderson has taught at the USC School of Journalism and Stanford University.

DEK of Hearts (The Voice Season 28) group contestant (consisting of Dylan John, Emily Clapp, and Kollin Bailey) checks in regarding what they each bring to the group (including the harmonic aspect), their experience in the competition thus far, and how their faith in the Lord has been a common thread in their respective journeys.

Garry "G" Cobb opens the program with his faithful (and often funny) take on football, family and faith after yesterday's Eagles 10-7 Monday Night Football win over Green Bay.

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

DEK of Hearts photo credit: Danny Ventrella (NBC)

Santino Fontana (TV/film/Broadway actor) joins the show regarding his role as Gary Lucarelli in the new movie Lost & Found in Cleveland. Fontana is perhaps best-known for his role as Prince Hans in Frozen and is also a Tony Award-winner for his work on Broadway in "Tootsie."

Dave Peterson (owner/operator of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown) chimes in regarding winterizing your vehicle and updates on electric cars and the latest in the supply chain challenges that have been experienced the past few years.

Sports audio:
Brandon Graham (Philadelphia Eagles defensive end) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers' YouTube page)

Gary Bauer (Sr VP of Public Policy, Dr. James Dobson Family Institute) shares thoughts on Dr. Dobson (who recently went to be with the Lord), the ministries of Focus on the Family and Family Talk (which airs weeknights at 6 on WFIL). Bauer, who served in President Reagan's administration as Under Secretary of Education and later became president of the Family Research Council, adds thoughts on issues facing the current culture.

Author Matthew Davis also checks in regarding his new book A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mt. Rushmore. His book is broken into four parts: 1) Origins, 2) Growth, Loss, and Hope (1877-1925), 3) The Making of Mount Rushmore (1925-1941) and 4) The Meaning of Mount Rushmore: An Exploration in Four Questions and One Event.

Sports clips:
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers' YouTube page)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Josh Howard (Executive Director of the Charles Stanley Institute) joins the show today! The CSI is part of In Touch Ministries, WFIL's Ministry of the Month for November! Howard gives insight into the prizes you can win this month, the work of In Touch with Dr. Stanley, and the free resources the CSI offers including online classes available at www.charlesstanleyinstitute.org (more information is also available at www.intouch.org).

We give an update on our partnership with TWR (Trans World Radio) and also hand out $5.60 gift cards (to Dunkin, Panera, Rita's & Wawa) courtesy of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown (win two: keep one for yourself, give one away).

Sports clip:
Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (courtesy of the Flyers' YouTube page)