Tim catches up with longtime friend J. Jackson, the lead singer & lyricist for the ApologetiX, a Christian parody band--everything from Elvis to Eminem, the Beach Boys to the Backstreet Boys to the Beastie Boys...think Billy Graham meets Weird Al Yankovic. We chat about their "Nichey" CD, the 52nd of 53 CDs the ApologetiX has released the past 27 years. Featured parodies include "Can't Fight This Kneeling" ("Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon) & "You're Really Godly" ("You Really Got Me" by Van Halen).

Giveaways and clips of recent chats with Pat Williams (co-founder & Sr VP of the Orlando Magic) and Phil Joel (Newsboys) round out the show.

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Pat Williams, co-founder & Sr VP for the Orlando Magic--and former 76ers GM who presided over their 1983 NBA championship team--joins the Tim DeMoss Show today, just ahead of the Sixers-Magic game tonight (7pm).

We spend the hour covering a wide range of topics, from his beginnings growing up in Philadelphia & Delaware, to Williams' work with the Sixers and Magic, as well as how God has shaped his path the past 50+ years.

Also in the mix of today’s  show, the newest amongst 100+ books Williams has written in his lifetime: “Character Carved In Stone—The 12 Core Virtues of West Point That Build Leaders & Produce Success” (Feb ’19 release). With the foreword by Hall of Fame Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, the book covers virtues such as compassion, courage, dedication, integrity, and perseverance.

Among many basketball accomplishments, Williams traded for Julius "Dr. J" Erving & Moses Malone, drafted players like Maurice Cheeks & Andrew Toney in Philly and helped bring basketball to Orlando, including drafting Shaquille O'Neal & Penny Hardaway.

Williams is a cancer survivor and a highly-sought after motivational speaker. Information on his books, speaking engagements, and more available at www.patwilliams.com.

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Our Famous Friday Show kicks off with a couple clips from yesterday’s convo with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty (just to bring Joe Harnett—aka the hardest working producer in Philadelphia radio between 4pm-5pm—who was out of the office yesterday, up to speed on what he missed). The podcast of the full interview is available at wfil.com (just like this one). Next up, Phil Joel of the Newsboys checks in from North Carolina—having just completed a sound check for tonight’s WinterJam tour date—to chat up the Newsboys UNITED album, tour, and contest WFIL has on our home page (you could win a trip for 2 to the Chicago area to see Newsboys UNITED in concert next month). Phil also gets into his brand new book, Redwoods & Whales, which releases on April 16. Phil tells the story of his unexpected encounter with a beached whale, as well as with giant redwoods in California, his writings about that growing into what eventually became Redwoods & Whales. On a related note, Phil was given the green light by his publisher to give away the first five chapters of the book to anyone who’d like it. Simply text the word “BOOK” to 82149 to receive them. Brian Smith, Manager of Broadcasting & Media Services for the Philadelphia Flyers also joins the show for a segment to talk the Flyers’ playoff hopes and the announcement this week that the team will participate in the 2019 Global Series this fall. This includes playing the team’s first-ever regular season game outside North America in the Flyers’ 52+ year history as they open the 2019-2020 season in the Czech Republic v the Chicago Blackhawks. A brief but fun “Now THAT’s Punny” segment caps off the program today.

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Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty calls in (not duck calls in) from Louisiana to talk about his new book, The Theft Of America’s Soul: Blowing The Lid Off The Lies That Are Destroying Our Country (which released February 5, 2019). The book is described as “Writing with captivating storytelling and unflinching honesty, Phil shows how to make America a God-honoring nation once more: by exposing the ten central lies that rule our day for what they are, and taking up the ten truths that will bring peace of mind, harmony, and prosperity back to our country.” Much of the book stems from Phil’s personal life and testimony, so while it is written boldly, the book also has a humble vulnerability about it. (For fun, Phil also gives a little insight into the famous duck calls he has developed over the years).

Scott Brandreth, Director of Promotions for the Phillies kicks off the show to chat about Bobby Abreu’s election this week to the Phillies’ Wall of Fame, upcoming promotions honoring 2008 World Series champions Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley & Ryan Howard, and about 2019 season ticket possibilities (details at www.phillies.com). We also manage to connect with Chad Mattson, lead singer for the national recording artist Unspoken, in the show’s waning moments. Unspoken is in town for a couple of concerts (details at www.unspokenmusic.com).

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We take time today to share the heart of why the Tim DeMoss Show exists (based on Scripture like John 3:16 and James chapter 2) and offer a cross-section of guests who have appeared on the program, including Jody McBrayer (Avalon), Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid), J.C. Romero (2008 Phillies World Series champion) and Carter Conlon (Sr Pastor of Times Square Church & author of It’s Time To Pray). We also give a sneak peak into upcoming guests includine Phil Robertson (Duck Dynasty), Kevin Max (dcTalk), Phil Joel (Newsboys), John Brazer (Phillies), and Dr. James Dobson (Focus on the Family / Family Talk). As is par for the course, we bring weather & sports updates and contests too, including a gift card to DD/WaWa (courtesy of Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown) and Dr. Dobson’s classic book Bringing Up Boys.

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A jam-packed program today, beginning with Scot Hall, VP of Operations for Swapalease.com (which matches individuals who want to get out of their lease with people who are looking for short-term lease agreements). Philadelphia Daily News/Inquirer Marcus Hayes, who has covered sports in Philly since 1995, joins the show to chat about the breaking news of Mike Trout signing a professional sports record 12-year, $430 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels and the dismissal of longtime St. Joseph's Hawks head coach Phil Martelli. Jumping on the line to round out the show is Joshua DuBois with the upcoming "Jesus--His Life" series (which begins Monday 3/25/19 on the History Channel). DuBois is CEO of leading consulting company, Values Partnerships & led the White House of Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships under President Obama.

(Show note: as with anything in life, including a project on the life of Jesus, be encouraged to do as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11: "Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." That is, the Bereans did not let the fact it was the apostle Paul speaking mean an automatic pass to whatever he said, but rather they examined the Scripture to be sure)

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Pastor Raul Ries (Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs) checks in from California today. His radio program "Somebody Loves You" (1030am, 8pm on WFIL) is WFIL's "Ministry of the Month" for March. Somebody Loves You began 40 years ago and has been on WFIL for many of those years. Pastor Ries shares his story which includes an alcoholic & abusive father, an angry & violent approach to life, a tour of duty in Vietnam, his conversion and marriage, and how the Lord led him to his current role of serving a congregation of over 10,000 members as well as countless more through the Somebody Loves You radio program.

Author Ed Stetzer kicks off the show to discuss his new book, Christians In The Age of Outrage--How To Bring Our Best When The World Is At Its Worst. Stetzer has written/co-written a dozen books & hundreds of article and holds the Billy Graham Distinguished Chair for Church, Mission & Evangelism at Wheaton College. He brings humor and insight into the conversation about how believers can approach & utilize social media in ways that will bring blessing instead of divisiveness.

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Philadelphia Daily News & Inquirer sportswriter Mike Sielski (named top sports columnist in America by the Associated Press in 2015) joins the program today. Sielski gives initial thoughts on the Phillies' signing of Bryce Harper & the Eagles' trade for DeSean Jackson before we tackle his book "Fading Echoes--A True Story of Rivalry & Brotherhood from the Football Field to the Fields of Honor." Fading Echoes revolves around two football players (Bryan Buckley & Colby Umbrell) from local teams (national powerhouse CB West & CB East in Doylestown, PA) and their respective paths from the "gridiron" to the military, as well as the stories of the communities in which they lived (note, being both a football & military-themed book, there are some instances of edgy language).

Our Famous Friday Show also includes the usual contests and "Now THAT'S Punny" segment :).

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Rick Gisondi, owner of ReMax Legacy in Chalfont, PA, gives a call to shed light on the selling (and buying) a home process, offering many tips and much wisdom he has acquired since entering the field 25 years ago. Marina James steps in-studio as well to share about Marina’s Kids, a ministry she began 8 years ago to help orphans in Ukraine. Both are quality folks doing great work.

More info available at www.rickgisondi.com and www.marinaskids.info respectively.

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Larry Ackley with Grounds For Restoration (www.gfrcoffee.com) brings a bag of wonderfully-aromatic Brazilian medium dark roast coffee—complete with a special air hole that allows a person to squeeze the bag and take in the scent—in-studio today. GFR was created to help support victims of human trafficking and abuse as well as combat injustice and contribute to the restoration and healing of trafficking survivors. Also joining the show, Marcus Hayes ([email protected]), longtime columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News & Inquirer. Hayes gives a call from sunny, 80-degree Florida to chat about his column today on Rhys Hoskins, his observations thus far on Bryce Harper, spring training and the Phillies’ upcoming season.

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