It’s our "Famous Friday" edition of the Tim DeMoss Show! First up, Reverend Clenard Childress, pastor at New Calvary Baptist Church joins the program to tell us more about the SaySo March, Saturday October 8th 2022, in honor of the late Herb Lusk. The SaySo March will start at 10:00am, at the Philadelphia Women’s Center (777 Appletree Street) and will travel to Planned Parenthood Philadelphia (1144 Locust Street.) The goal is to peacefully demonstrate and protest abortion and support the pro-life stance.

Next up, singer Stella Parton (younger sister of the legendary country star Dolly Parton) stops by to share more about her role in the new Pure Flix movie, “Nothing is Impossible.” She tells about her character Ruby, how the role impacted her including reinforcing her own spiritual values in real life, and what she believes makes someone truly beautiful.

Lastly, Dr. Alveda King (niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, and daughter of A.D. King) joins us to discuss her views on how to make the right voting decisions, as our country approaches the mid-term elections next month on Tuesday, November 8th 2022. She shares a message of hope, prayer, and explains why you shouldn’t keep your religious beliefs out of politics.

We cap it all off with our popular, THAT’S PUNNY segment!

Music: Stella Parton – Amazing Grace

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Dr. Richard Hamlet, host of Ministry in the Marketplace, joins the show today. Ministry in the Marketplace (heard Sundays at 1230pm on WFIL) seeks to help you discover new ways to engage & share your faith at work. The program includes interviews with men and women who apply their faith to their marketplace plus real life stories of people impacting their marketplaces around the world.

Ty Burr also checks in regarding his film & popular culture newsletter "Ty Burr's Watchlist" (available on Substack). Burr has been a film critic for 35+ years including at The Boston Globe for two decades until 2021. He shares what led to his interest in his profession and gives a snapshot into a film critic's world including his process of assessing each one.

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Today on the Tim DeMoss Show, gospel music legend Bill Gaither joins the show to chat about the upcoming Gaither Vocal Band concert at Christian Life Church in Bensalem (Thursday 9/29 @ 7pm). Gaither shares about the latest several Gaither releases and offers thoughts on worship, faith, and his beloved Indiana Pacers :).

Gaither & his wife Gloria have written hundreds of hymns & gospel songs including "Because He Lives" and "He Touched Me," and "I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen."

Garry "G" Cobb also helps get the program going by calling in to talk Eagles football as the Birds host the Minnesota Vikings in a Monday Night showdown at 8:30pm.

Cobb also recalls memories of playing in the NFL and shares about his current work mentoring NFL players, as well as his work with military veterans including an upcoming speaking engagement.

Music: Bill Gaither - Because He Lives

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Today on our Friday edition of the Tim DeMoss show, we're joined by Lexi Sneller, Communications and Policy Officer at the Pennsylvania family Institute – to learn more about the Pennsylvania March for Life Event (the First State March Since the Overturn of Roe) on Monday, September 19th. It will be the first state march since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Pennsylvania Family Institute aims to help unify Pennsylvania’s pro-life movement with rally at the front steps of the State Capitol. Visit pamarchforlife.org or pafamily.org to learn more about this event. 

Our second guest, Reverend Steve Rhoads fills us in on the God Loves You tour with Franklin Graham, where he is responsible for the church ministry of the tour. He also shares more about is work with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. To find out more about the tour that's coming to our area soon, visit godlovesyoutour.com.

Later on actor Sam J. Jones, who is best known for playing Flash Gordon (1980) joins the program. Jones who co-stars in the new show, "An Unlikely Angel," discusses more about his character and the show which streams on PureFlix. Follow him on his Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages. 

We cap it all off with our THAT'S PUNNY segment!

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Today on the Tim DeMoss Show, we're joined by Todd Nettleton, host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, and Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs.

Todd continues to serve as a voice for persecuted Christians through writing, speaking and working with the media to tell people in the United States about the faithfulness of Christ’s followers in 70+ nations where they face persecution. In his more than two decades of service with VOM, he has traveled to more than 20 nations to interview hundreds of Christians who have endured persecution. 

He shares encouraging stories of Christian people who are impacted by persecution in China, Mozambique, Afghanistan, and the Middle East.

To learn more about The Voice of the Martyrs or how to help persecuted Christians, visit www.persecution.com

Songs: Bill Gaither – “I Have Decided”

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On today's show it's our Famous Friday program!

Tim welcomes his brother and accomplished writer, Bob DeMoss to discuss some current issues and Bob's popular book, Black Friday (from the Soul Survivor Series.)

We cap it all off with our That's Punny Segment!

Songs: TobyMac - The Goodness

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Today on the Tim DeMoss Show, we're joined by Scott Wilder of Voice of The Martyrs to discuss invite listeners to pick up the cost ($6) of a single Bible to be distributed to the persecuted church in 60 countries ranging from China and Ukraine to North Korea, Cuba & Iraq. Scott shares several inspiring stories of how oppressed Christians have readily received and been blessed greatly by their own copy of God's Word.

To join in, simply call 1 800 279-1969 or click on the "A Bible For Every Believer" banner at wfil.com. You're welcome to send more than one, but our main goal is to "draw the circle bigger" by having as many people involved as possible, so your $6 gift of one Bible will be joyfully celebrated. Your prayers for this endeavor are much appreciated as well!

The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. Founded in 1967, VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill His Great Commission, no matter the cost.

You can also catch the "Voice of the Martyrs" radio program with host Todd Nettleton, Sundays at 9am on WFIL.

Thank you very much for your partnership!

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Today on the Tim DeMoss show, it's our August edition of TRIVIA THURSDAY! 

Guys are against the girls for our second month of summer-themed trivia fun and informative questions. Listeners call in from throughout the Delaware Valley region to participate and win gift cards. Find out who wins this time around!

We mix some fun summer songs in throughout the program as well!

Sports clips: Philadelphia Phillies Interim manager Rob Thomson

Philadelphia Phillies leftfielder Kyle Schwarber

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis

Music: TobyMac - Help is on the Way

Colton Dixon - Miracles

Apologetix - Little Youth Group 

Mike Love - Rockaway Beach

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Today on the Tim DeMoss show, it's our Famous Friday program! we're joined by former Phillies pitcher Paul Byrd! Byrd currently is a TV sports broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves games on Bally Sports Southeast. He talks Phillies and Braves baseball, and more about the passing of baseball broadcasting legend Vin Scully, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94. 

Our other special guest, Sonia Manzano, joins us later on in the show. Manzano is best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street, from 1971 until her departure in 2015. She reminisces about her time on the hit children's TV show, and shares more about her new book, Coming Up Cuban: Rising Past Castro’s Shadow.

We cap the Famous Friday Show off with our Now THAT'S Punny segment!

Sports clips: Philadelphia Phillies Interim manager Rob Thomson

New Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Syndergaard

Sonia Manzano photo credit: Edwin Pagan

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On today's edition of the Tim DeMoss show, we're joined by director, animator, writer, lyricist and voice actor Mike Nawrocki!

Nawrocki is the co-creator of Veggie Tales, where he voices the character Larry the cucumber. 

Besides his involvement in Veggies Tales, he's also the author of the children's books, The Dead Sea Squirrels Series. He shares more about his latest shows, books, and other projects.

Sports Clips:
Zach Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher

Dave Dombrowski, Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations  

David Robertson, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher

Music: 

Nicole C. Mullen: "Larry Boy New Theme” from Veggie Tales

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