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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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 :)

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