Today's Guests:

Jerrel Gilliam (Guest co-host) - Executive Director at Light of Life

Lauren Lintner - "What to Watch"

Today's Guests:
Jerrel Gilliam (Guest co-host) - Executive Director at Light of Life
Lauren Lintner - "What to Watch"

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons is your daily companion for thoughtful conversation, trusted information, and encouragement rooted in a Christian worldview. Each episode brings together engaging interviews, timely discussions, and practical insights that help you navigate the issues shaping your life, your family, your faith, and your community.

Hosted by Kathy Emmons of 101.5 WORD-FM, the program features conversations with authors, pastors, ministry leaders, newsmakers, and local voices from across the Pittsburgh metro area. From current events and culture to faith, family, and everyday life, Kathy offers a gracious, hope-filled perspective that informs, inspires, and points listeners toward Christ.

Whether you're catching up on a conversation you missed or listening for the first time, The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons invites you to end your day encouraged, challenged, and equipped to live out your faith in today's world.

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons is a production of Salem Media Group, Pittsburgh.

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons&nbsp;is your daily companion for thoughtful conversation, trusted information, and encouragement rooted in a Christian worldview. Each episode brings together engaging interviews, timely discussions, and practical insights that help you navigate the issues shaping your life, your family, your faith, and your community.
Hosted by Kathy Emmons of&nbsp;101.5 WORD-FM, the program features conversations with authors, pastors, ministry leaders, newsmakers, and local voices from across the Pittsburgh metro area. From current events and culture to faith, family, and everyday life, Kathy offers a gracious, hope-filled perspective that informs, inspires, and points listeners toward Christ.
Whether you're catching up on a conversation you missed or listening for the first time,&nbsp;The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons&nbsp;invites you to end your day encouraged, challenged, and equipped to live out your faith in today's world.
The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons&nbsp;is a production of&nbsp;Salem Media Group, Pittsburgh.

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons - Friday, September 4, 2026

Today's Guests:

Bob Smietana - National reporter for Religion News Service 

Jim Essian - Lead pastor at Paradox Church (Fort Worth, TX), founder of Plant Fort Worth, author, and former professional baseball player

Taofik Lucas-Walker - Actor who previously played professional soccer

Today's Guests:
Bob Smietana - National reporter for Religion News Service&nbsp;
Jim Essian - Lead pastor at Paradox Church (Fort Worth, TX), founder of Plant Fort Worth, author, and former professional baseball player
Taofik Lucas-Walker - Actor who previously played professional soccer

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Today's Guests:

Carmen Joy Imes - Associate Professor of the Old Testament at Biola University and author

Tim Muehlhoff - Professor of Communications at Biola University, senior director of the Winsome Conviction Project, and author 

Terry Timm - Christ Community Church of South Hills

Rabbi Schneider - Host of Discovering the Jewish Jesus

Today's Guests:
Carmen Joy Imes - Associate Professor of the Old Testament at Biola University and author
Tim Muehlhoff - Professor of Communications at Biola University, senior director of the Winsome Conviction Project, and author&nbsp;
Terry Timm - Christ Community Church of South Hills
Rabbi Schneider - Host of Discovering the Jewish Jesus

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons - Monday, October 5, 2026

Host of the Steel City Insider podcast and is in his 32nd season covering the Pittsburgh Steelers and author of If These Wall Could Talk, Pittsburgh Steelers: An Illustrated Timeline, Polamalu, On The Clock, and Steelers Nation

Host of the Steel City Insider podcast and is in his 32nd season covering the Pittsburgh Steelers and author of If These Wall Could Talk, Pittsburgh Steelers: An Illustrated Timeline, Polamalu, On The Clock, and Steelers Nation

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons - Friday, September 4, 2026

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