The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast

Dr. Tony Evans (heard weekdays at 630pm with "The Alternative" on WFIL) joins the program today, with a focus on his book Unleashed: Releasing God's Glorious Kingdom in and Through You. Dr. Evans is the keynote speaker at WFIL's upcoming Pastors Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday October 27 at Radnor Valley Country Club. Pick up info and tickets HERE.

Dr. Evans is founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (est 1976) in Dallas, TX. He is a best-selling author, founder of The Urban Alternative (which seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and application of God's Word), and holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. He is also chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys.

Sports clips:
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies) (WFIL sports)
Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies) (WFIL sports)
Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles running back) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Emerson Collins with Focus on the Family shares about the 2026 "Bring Your Bible to School Day" (Thursday October 1st (more info at www.bringyourbible.org)).

Nigel Dick (award-winning director of 450+ music videos) checks in to discuss his book Music Video Mischief: Ozzy to Britney, Oasis to Gn'R, McCartney to Cher: A Lifetime of Rock & Chaos* including his upbringing, approach to his craft, a neat story about Robert Plant and Nigel's connection with Philadelphia.

* does contain non-family friendly language & content

Sports clips:
Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies) (WFIL Sports)
Andrew Painter (Philadelphia Phillies) (WFIL Sports)
Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies) (WFIL Sports)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles QB) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Zach Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles TE) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

J. Jackson (ApologetiX lead singer & lyricist) calls in regarding the band's latest CD, ApologetiX '83. The CD (their 83rd) features a dozen parodies from 1983 by artists such as The Clash, Toto, Michael Jackson and David Bowie. Scripture references each parody is based on are included in the liner notes. You can find out more at www.apologetix.com :)

Sports clips:
Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) (WFIL Sports)
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies DH/1B) (WFIL Sports)
Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Alistair Begg from "Truth for Life" (heard weekdays at 5pm and 530am on WFIL) checks in to discuss his new book, We Will Be Changed: 9 Inner Glories the Spirit Is Cultivating in You. Alistair also gives his take on the 2026 World Cup and his beloved Scotland national team (or more specifically, their fans :)). Find out more at www.truthforlife.org.

Linda Kaplan Thaler (bestselling author and advertising Hall of Famer) shares about her new book My Life in 30 Seconds--Bite-sized Wisdom from a Lifetime in Advertising.* Kaplan is the creative force behind the Aflac Duck and the "I'm a Toys 'R' Us kid" commercial/jingle. Her work has ranged from the Kodak Moments ads (baby's first smile, first step...) including with Bill Clinton and Dick Van Dyke and the French's "Be Good To Your Food" commercial, among many others.

Sports clips:
Brandon Marsh (Phillies OF) (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)
Zack Wheeler (Phillies starting pitcher) (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)
Rick Tocchet (Flyers head coach) (philadelphiaflyers.com)
Jalen Hurts (Eagles QB) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Nick Sirianni (Eagles head coach) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Josh Turner (multi-platinum, Grammy nominated country singer/songwriter) checks in regarding the 20th anniversary of his "Your Man" album with insight into the title track (his first-ever #1 single), "Would You Go With Me," and "Me and God." The 20th anniversary edition is available in multiple formats including 180-gram (thicker) black vinyl, CD and digitally.

Turner also shares about his faith in the Lord and about his family, including Josh's grandfather who served in World War II and was the inspiration for Turner's song "Unsung Hero." The song can be found on Josh's most recent release, "This Country Music Thing" (which is also the name of his current tour). You can find out more at www.joshturner.com.

Sports clips:
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies DH/1B/OF) (WFIL Sports)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Ben Brittin (International Christian High School in Philadelphia Head of School) joins the show today with information and insight on ICHS' offerings (including their new Academy of Integrated Trades (AIT) vo-tech program). Ben & Tim discuss ICHS' philosophy of education with an emphasis on "all truth is God's truth (Psalms 31:5); therefore, God's Word is the starting point for all that is taught."

ICHS participates in WFIL's "Half-Price Tuition" program which offers tuition at half price for students attending ICHS for the first time. Several such tuitions are currently available, while supplies last. For more information, contact WFIL's Carol Healey (215-805-0075 / [email protected]) or click the Half-Price Tuition banner at wfil.com :)

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (www.mlb.com)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)

Dan Baker--Philadelphia Phillies public address announcer since 1972--joins the show in advance of the Chase Utley Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony tonight at Citizens Bank Park, kicking off Phillies Alumni Weekend. 

Baker shares his thoughts on Utley, his craft of announcing (which has included six World Series, plus 30 years with the Philadelphia Eagles, 21 years of Big 5 Basketball, 15 years with Drexel University men's basketball radio, multiple Army-Navy games, and much more), his parents' influence on his work, and some of his favorite players to announce (and why), even mixing in a few of them on the show :).

Baker also compares and contrasts the 1976, 1996, and 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Games hosted in Philadelphia, all three for which has been the public address announcer.

Born in Philadelphia, raised in Mt. Ephraim, NJ, a graduate of Audubon NJ High School, with an undergraduate degree from Glassboro State (now Rowan) University and a master's degree from Temple University, Baker is a local treasure whose professional career speaks (literally) for itself :).

Tonight's ceremony begins at 615pm with the Phillies squaring off against the 2025 World Series finalist Toronto Blue Jays at 640pm. More information on Phillies Alumni Weekend--including the 60+ players anticipated for Sunday's afternoon game--is available at www.phillies.com, where you can also stream tonight's ceremony.

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Jaylen Brown (Philadelphia 76ers forward) (76ers YouTube page)

Jeff Howard (principal at Cedar Grove Christian Academy) checks in with insight about the school's day-to-day, their approach to Christian education, and what the Cedar Grove experience offers students and their families.

Cedar Grove has participated in WFIL's "Half-Price Tuition Program" for a number of years, and while this year's half-price tuitions have been accounted for, there is still room in a few classes for those still looking for a quality, Bible-based, Christian education. Howard also mentions a need for several middle school teachers (with a handful of long-timers recently retiring). You can inquire about the teaching positions and/or set up a tour of Cedar Grove for your potential student at 215-725-3383 or at www.cgca.org.

Gary Schneeberger (Focus on the Family Assistant to the President for Media Relations) also joins the show to share about the initial stages of the ministry's search for a new president, with Jim Daly (after nearly 20 years) beginning the process of handing off the reigns over the next 12-18 months. You can catch the daily program (Focus on the Family with Jim Daly) weekdays at 7am and 830pm on WFIL and get more information on the ministry at www.focusonthefamily.com. 

Sports audio:
Luis Arraez (Philadelphia Phillies second baseman) (MLB.com)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

A.J. Croce (singer/songwriter & son of Jim Croce) checks in regarding all things Croce (A.J. and father Jim) music. He discusses his parents' influence on him musically, opportunities to work with the likes of B.B. King, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and many more, his latest CD "The Heart of the Eternal" and insight into his approach to honing his craft.

A.J. is currently performing his "Croce Plays Croce--A New Chapter in a Musical Odyssey" tour in the Tri-State Area this week (in Phoenixville Wed 8/5, Kennett Square Thurs 8/6, and Cape May NJ Fri 8/7). More information on the tour and his music is available at www.ajcrocemusic.com.

Amy Grant graces the show today! We discuss her upcoming concert in Glenside, PA this Saturday 8/1 (8pm), "The Me That Remains" (her first new album in 13 years), and Amy's perspective on the road she has traveled. We weave in a handful of songs to help chronicle that journey, from "Old Man's Rubble" (Amy's first-ever single) and "Sing Your Praise To The Lord" (her first #1 Christian single) to "Love Will Find A Way" (Amy's first mainstream single) and "Baby, Baby" (her first #1 mainstream single), plus the title track from Amy's new album.

Part of the road Amy shared is also related to the album cover of "The Me That Remains" and includes a challenging battle the past six years regarding a church her great-grandfather purchased in downtown Nashville in 1925. The church focused on doing the work of Matthew 25 but is currently boarded up and in danger of being put on the open market. Amy and her family's hope is that a court ruling (scheduled for tomorrow--Friday July 31) will make it possible for the property to be transferred to another non-profit instead, which would allow the church to once again be used for charitable work. Your prayers for this would be much appreciated!

You can find out more about Amy's concerts, music and more at www.amygrant.com :)

Garry "G" Cobb (former NFL linebacker & longtime Philadelphia sports media host) hangs out today with insight on the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles on the eve of training camp. Cobb adds his thoughts on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and is sure to include an update on his 4-year old grandson Garry III and 4-month old granddaughter Grace :).

Sports clips (all courtesy of WFIL Sports):
Alec Bohm (Philadelphia Phillies third baseman)
Bryson Stott (Philadelphia Phillies second baseman)
Will Warren (New York Yankees pitcher)

Paris Ford (playwright), Jasmine Bailey (cast member) & Martin Harris (assistant pastor)--all with Bethel Deliverance International Church in Wyncote, PA--join the show for a conversation on the Regeneration Youth Conference 2026 taking place this coming weekend (Friday 7/24 through Sunday 7/26). The conference features an inspiring play that creatively focuses on teen evangelism, peer discussions, workshops, and a concert with gospel artist Todd Dulaney and Bethel's own Donielle Houston. Find out more at www.betheldeliverance.org :)

(you can also catch Bethel Deliverance's Bishop Eric A. Lambert Jr weekdays at 330pm (and 430am) and Sundays at 130pm with the "Climbing Higher" radio broadcast on WFIL))

Sports clip: Dave Roberts (Los Angeles Dodgers manager) (WFIL Sports)

Timothy White, legendary celebrity photographer, joins the show regarding his memoir Life Through My Lens, chronicling his work with Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams and dozens more...but also (even first and foremost) chronicling what was happening on the other side of the lens--i.e., his own journey, including a number of very difficult circumstances. One theme White often touches on is the speed at which life can go and its brevity--something he appears to still be grappling with.

On that topic, Tim (DeMoss :)) adds thoughts from Psalm 90:10a: "The length of our days is seventy years--or eighty, if we have the strength" and Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

Sports audio:
J.T. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies catcher) (MLB.com)
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)
Trevor Zegras (Philadelphia Flyers center/forward) (Flyers' YouTube page)

John Bailey of World Challenge joins the show today in conjunction with their "complete bed sets for orphans" summer partnership with WFIL.

Each bed set includes a frame, mattress, pillow and sheets and will allow the orphans who receive them to get a good night's rest, be safer, and have a spot to call their own. The average cost is $100 per bed set, but a generous World Challenge donor offered to match whatever WFIL listeners contribute, up to 500 beds' worth!

Our station family goal is 360 bed sets, with that 500 number as a bonus goal if we can get there. To help, we ask for your prayers first...and if you'd like to cover a bed set for $50 (which will be matched), simply call 1 888 960-7477 or click here to give online.

Thank you so much from World Challenge and AM 560 WFIL!

Vince Russo (professional wrestler and writer) flies off the ropes into the Tim DeMoss Show ring with a copy of his latest book Total Nonstop Agony: The Rise and Fall of TNA. Russo (a 1x WCW World Heavyweight champion) weaves through wrestling and his personal life including his mother's passing from dementia, his fear of death, his 43+-year marriage to Amy, and his rough edges (including the use of off-color language) even as he walks out his Christian faith.

Joe Amodei (speaking of "rough edges") also checks in regarding his new documentary "Cold War In Philly" which tells the story of the January 11, 1976 matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers (aka the "Broad Street Bullies") and the Central Red Army team. The film is told from the players' perspective (Bobby Clarke, Reggie Leach, Dave Schultz, Bill Barber, Don Saleski, Orest Kindrachuck and many more) and other Flyers personnel and media members, giving insight not only into the game but its bigger implications on the local and world stage.

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)
Danny Briere (Philadelphia Flyers GM) (Flyers YouTube page)

Billy West (accomplished voice-over actor, musician & former radio personality) checks in regarding his memoir Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice(s) Behind the Mic. West shares about a very difficult upbringing (especially regarding his father) and painful experiences in his life (including abuse), some of which he has utilized his voicework to combat. 

West's voicework has ranged from Bugs Bunny & Elmer Fudd in Space Jam and Doug Funnie in Doug to characters in advertisements including Buzz the Bee (Honey Nut Cheerios) and the Red M&M. West drops a little Larry Fine (of the 3 Stooges) impersonation in the conversation too :). He has been a musician and from 1989-1995 was a regular on the Howard Stern Show.

Sports clips:
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies DH/OF) (MLB.com)
Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals outfielder) (WFIL Sports)
Derek & Katrina Walker (parents of Jordan Walker) (WFIL Sports)

Gary Wilkerson (President, World Challenge) joins the show today! Gary is a pastor, author and speaker, as well as the son of David Wilkerson (founder of Teen Challenge, Times Square Church and World Challenge), whose story is told in The Cross and the Switchblade.

Gary shares about what he learned watching his father David in ministry, about his own family (including challenges with one son dealing with addiction), and regarding his work with World Challenge, with a focus on the "complete bed sets for orphans" summer partnership with WFIL.

Each bed set includes a frame, mattress, pillow and sheets and will allow the orphans who receive them to get a good night's rest, be safer, and have a spot to call their own home base. The average cost is $100 per bed set, but a generous World Challenge donor offered to match whatever WFIL listeners contribute, up to 500 beds' worth!

Our station family goal is 360 bed sets, with that 500 number as a bonus goal if we can get there. To help, we ask for your prayers first...and if you'd like to cover a bed set for $50 (which will be matched), simply call 1 888 960-7477 or click here to give online.

Thank you so much from World Challenge and AM 560 WFIL!

Brian Grant (Senior Pastor of Grace Christian Assembly and heard on the "Living God's Way" broadcast Sundays at 530pm & 1130pm on WFIL) joins the show today!

Pastor Grant relays info on GCA's Mount Pleasant Avenue Summerfest, their upcoming worship & fun community outreach event (Fri 7/10 & Sat 7/11). Pastor Grant also shares his testimony, stories about his path to preaching and the radio, and regarding ministering with his wife of 50+ years including youth outreach, adding a little flavor with insight into Jamaican cuisine too :). You can find out more at www.gcafamilychurch.org.

Newt Gingrich (former US Speaker of the House, NY Times bestselling author, Professor & Historian) also checks in regarding his "Newt's World" Podcast which just celebrated its 1000th episode and most currently is featuring an "America 250" series through July 4. More information can be found at www.gingrich360.com. 

Sports clips:
Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies shortstop) (WFIL Sports)
Danny Briere (Philadelphia Flyers General Manager) (Flyers YouTube)
Mauricio Pochettino (US Men's National Soccer Team head coach) (FIFA YouTube)
Malik Tillman (US Men's National Soccer Team member) (FIFA YouTube)

MC Jin (rapper, actor & comedian), whose various achievements have earned him recognition as an Asian American pioneer in mainstream entertainment, hangs out to talk about his new podcast "Laugh, But Not Least with MC Jin."

Rich Sparling with Torch Sports Ministry calls in too with regard to Torch's work (which is now winding down after 18 years) and what it's like to trust the Lord in a time of completion and transition. Coach Sparling also gives insight into the sport of soccer including the spiritual dynamic with the US Men's National Team competing in the World Cup.

Sports: Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies 1st Baseman) (MLB.com)

Blaise Santangelo (West Chester Predators soccer head coach) and Jonathan Hunter (assistant coach with the Arthurian League from England) check in today in advance of the inaugural Transatlantic Cup taking place at Drexel University tomorrow night (730pm). The match between West Chester and the Arthurian League is part of celebrating World Cup soccer and America 250 :).  More info is available at www.westchesterpredators.com :)

Tim also shares thoughts on tobyMac's song "Heaven On My Mind" (and the corresponding video) as well as on a few foundational pieces behind what the Tim DeMoss Show is about and why it exists.

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies Manager) (MLB.com)
Mauricio Pochettino (US Men's Soccer Head Coach) (FIFA YouTube)