Lead Pastor at Orchard Hill Church

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 - Kurt Bjorklund: The Weaker Brother or Sister

Head writer and producer for Practical Engineering and boss of Nerd Nite Pittsburgh

Head writer and producer for Practical Engineering and boss of Nerd Nite Pittsburgh

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons - Week in Review with Ralph Crewe

Today's Guests:

Bonnie Kristian - Journalist and deputy editor for Christianity Today as well as author

Pat O'Brien - Active with Men of Honor, Marianna Christian Outreach, and his own family business (Pat O'Brien Consulting, LLC)

Drew Dyck - Editor at Moody Publishers and author

Ralph Crewe - "Week in Review"

Today's Guests:
Bonnie Kristian - Journalist and deputy editor for Christianity Today as well as author
Pat O'Brien - Active with Men of Honor, Marianna Christian Outreach, and his own family business (Pat O'Brien Consulting, LLC)
Drew Dyck - Editor at Moody Publishers and author
Ralph Crewe - "Week in Review"

The Ride Home with Kathy Emmons - Friday, September 18, 2026

Today's Guests:

Scott Wilder - "Making Sense of the News"

Mandi Semple - Communications Manager at Vitalant joined by Jerilyn Johnson who has a son with childhood cancer

Jeffrey Bilbro - Professor, editor-in-chief, and author

Cody Benjamin - Senior news writer for Christianity Today and author

Today's Guests:
Scott Wilder - "Making Sense of the News"
Mandi Semple - Communications Manager at Vitalant joined by Jerilyn Johnson who has a son with childhood cancer
Jeffrey Bilbro - Professor, editor-in-chief, and author
Cody Benjamin - Senior news writer for Christianity Today and author

The Ride Home With Kathy Emmons - Kurt Bjorklund: The Weaker Brother or Sister

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