A fine way to start the week today, with several guests joining the program. Chris Stigall, host of Philadelphia's AM 990 The Answer morning show (conservative news/talk) bats leadoff, with show (and Christmas Mortgage Miracle) sponsor Dave Peterson (Bryner Chevrolet) in the 2-hole and sibling trio Caleb, Joshua & Bekah Liechty (otherwise known as Girl Named Tom) closing things out, fresh off their Season 21 win of NBC's "The Voice."

Featured music: Let It Snow / DEAN MARTIN, No Snow For Christmas / GIRL NAMED TOM

Featured sports clips: Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles) + Mike Yeo & Claude Giroux (Philadelphia Flyers)

Photo of Girl Named Tom from NBC.com

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Herb Lusk III, host of The Legacy Project (which airs on WFIL each Saturday at 230pm, as well as twice on Sunday) joins the show today to share about the program & ministry. You can get in touch on Facebook (type The Legacy Project in the Search field), via email ([email protected]), or by mail (c/o Greater Exodus Baptist Church / 704 N Broad St # 714, Philadelphia, PA 19130). Herb III's father Herb II played several seasons with the Eagles and is longtime pastor of Greater Exodus Baptist Church in Philadelphia where Herb III also ministers.

Later in the program, Tim gives an update on his daughter Tori Joy's recent spinal fusion surgery, and we cap things off on a light note with "Now THAT's Punny" :)

Featured clips: Modern hymnwriter Keith Getty

Featured sports clips: Mike Yeo & Carter Hart (Philadelphia Flyers) + Fletcher Cox, DeVonta Smith & Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles)

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Game Designer & Programmer Warren Davis joins the show today to chat about his upcoming book Creating Q*Bert & Other Classic Video Arcade Games. Davis has been closely involved with the development of many video games including NBA Jam, Terminator 2, and Joust 2. He was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame in 2018.

Near the end of the program Tim shares about his daughter Victoria Joy's spinal fusion surgery last week including a request for prayer for her ongoing healing.

Along the way we also feature clips from recent chats with J. Jackson (lead singer of Apologetix) in conjunction with their newest album "Never Before, But Then Again" (featuring Christian parodies of songs from the 80s) and Lecrae (regarding his "Protect The Bag" mini-series on financial stewardship and featured on his YouTube channel (new episodes release Tuesday evenings at 7).

Featured sports clips: Sean Couturier (Flyers), Kevin Hayes (Flyers), Mike Yeo (Flyers), Doc Rivers (76ers), Tobias Harris (76ers) & Nick Sirianni (Eagles)

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Keith Getty takes time out a very busy schedule to check in regarding the upcoming "Sing! An Irish Christmas" concert at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC (Friday 12/17/21). Keith & his wife Kristyn are known for songs such as "In Christ Alone," "Across The Lands," "Every Promise," "Speak Oh Lord" and many more. Connect at www.gettymusic.com. Getty shares on a range of topics including the importance and power of music and worship (including in the home), God's work through Keith & Kristyn as a married couple, as well as their partnership with The Voice of the Martyrs.

Tim also shares near the end of the program about a storm he & his family are currently in, specifically spinal fusion surgery slated for tomorrow (Wednesday December 1) for their daughter with disabilities, Victoria Joy, and requests prayer as they walk through these things together.

Featured clips: Tobias Harris, Andre Drummond & Doc Rivers (Philadelphia 76ers) + Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles)

Featured songs: In Christ Alone / KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY, Consider The Stars / KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY, Eye Of The Storm / RYAN STEVENSON, Eye Of The Storm / MARK HEARD

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A fine broadcast today, with Kelsey Murphy--winner of Season 11 of MasterChef--taking time to share about her experience on the show (including a favorite cooking tip she learned). Local author Joe Henwood also joins the show regarding a new book he put together entitled Remembering A Great American Hero: MARIAN ANDERSON, The Lady From Philadelphia. Her story is truly incredible on many fronts and worth a read (and podcast listen :)).

Featured clips: Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts & Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles), Alain Vigneault (Philadelphia Flyers) and Doc Rivers (Philadelphia 76ers)

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Multi-Grammy Award winning, platinum-selling hip-hop artist Lecrae joins the show to chat about his new six-part "Protect The Bag" edutainment series on his YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/lecraeofficial). Lecrae is a record label owner, New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist and entrepreneur. "I am on a mission to spread the word on financial education. Growing up, I wasn't educated about money or budgeting and had to learn a lot about it the hard way. I want to make sure others who grew up like me have the knowledge to build their own financial legacy." The series debuted last Tuesday with "Protecting The Bag" including special guest Michael Porter Jr of the Denver Nuggets. Episode #2 releases tonight at 7pm featuring actress & artist Coco Jones. Lecrae also talks about a forthcoming album ("No Church In Awhile") releasing December 3 and the new single "Wildin'" which drops tomorrow. The album is a collaboration with his Reach Records label member 1K Phew.

Richard Carpenter also spends time with us to share about the new book Carpenters: The Musical Legacy. Richard, along with his sister Karen--well-known for her vocal gifts--had 15 #1 hits including "(They Long To Be) Close To You," "We've Only Just Begun," and "Rainy Days & Mondays" plus songs like "Top Of The World" which reached #2 and was among 23 Top 10 hits.

Featured clips: Nick Sirianni (Eagles), Simon Gagne (Flyers), Danny Briere (Flyers), Doc Rivers (76ers)

Richard Carpenter photo credit: Rich Prugh Photography

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Today on the Tim DeMoss show, J. Jackson, lead singer from the Christian parody band ApologetiX hops on the program to tell us more about his new music and the inspiration behind it.

Later on, Kathy Barnette joins us to discuss her run for U.S. Senate representing Pennsylvania. Kathy shares more with us about her story growing up in poverty, to getting involved in politics. She also shares what inspired her to run for senate, and what issues Americans and Pennsylvanians face that she believes are the most important. 

Featuring clips and music from King and Country - (song) Fix My Eyes

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Today on the Tim DeMoss show, we feature quite a few clips from different pastors we've had on the program, including pastors Allen Jackson (Allen Jackson Ministries), Greg Laurie (Harvest Christian Fellowship), Herb Lusk (Greater Exodus Baptist Church), and Alistair Begg (Truth For Life).

Also included are clips from Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family and Christian singer Jordan Feliz.

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Al Robertson, otherwise known as the pastor--or the (usually) "non-bearded" Robertson from the highly-successful Duck Dynasty show--joins the program today. Al talks about Duck Dynasty, family life, his work as a pastor, his "Unashamed" podcast (with Phil & Jase Robertson) and his relationship with his wife of over 36 years, Lisa. Al & Lisa will be at the Ocean City Tabernacle this Saturday August 28 for a marriage seminar, with Al also speaking at the 830am/1030am services Sunday August 29. Details are available at www.octabernacle.org.

We also chat about Al & Lisa's books A New Season and Desperate Forgiveness + discuss the culinary aspects of duck :). You can get more info on Al & Lisa's ministry at www.alandlisarobertson.com.

Featured sports clips: Joe Girardi & Zack Wheeler (Philadelphia Phillies)

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A jam-packed show today!

We start with WFIL Production Director Doug Schaub checking in by phone to test and confirm the brand new phone system is working in & through the brand new WFIL sound board--and indeed it is! This is good news, as we have three guests lined up during the show that we need that connection to be working for :).

Dave Spadaro, Eagles Insider for many years, bats leadoff to give his take on various & sundry Birds-related storylines including their joint practices with the New England Patriots, new head coach Nick Sirianni, and the upcoming season. You can find the Eagles Insider podcast at www.philadelphiaeagles.com (among others) and check him out on Twitter (@EaglesInsider) and Instagram (@theeaglesinsider).

Bill Darpino, who has been a key figure in Creation Concerts' history (including the 40-year old Creation Festival itself) calls in to chat about tomorrow night's big concert with For King & Country, Lecrae, and several other artists at the Mann (tickets at www.creationconcerts.com). Darpino also gives a rundown on other artists coming through this fall, including Casting Crowns, Matthew West, Crowder and Zach Williams.

Capping off the show is multi-Grammy & Dove Award winning hip-hop artist Lecrae. We cover a lot of ground in our first-ever conversation, ranging from Lecrae's testimony and music (including the latest album "Restoration" and his newest song ("Holupwait")) to his record label (Reach Records), books (the newer being I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion But Found My Faith), and philanthropic work he is involved with--and of course, the concert itself tomorrow night! More information can be found at www.lecrae.com and www.reachrecords.com. 

Tim also shares a few thoughts about today being the first time he has done the show from the very spot/studio he did his final show on sister station AM 990 (then) WZZD on April 2, 2004--over 17 years ago.

Featured clip: Joe Girardi (Phillies manager)

Featured music: Get Low / LECRAE, Holupwait / LECRAE

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