Today on the Tim DeMoss show, we're joined by Pastor Joe Focht and his son Josh Focht from Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. Pastor Focht is on the air on WFIL weekdays at 730am & Sundays at 8am with the program Straight From the Heart (WFIL's July Ministry of the Month).

Pastor Focht shares how he came to the Lord, a bit of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia history, and how the church has navigated the past 18 months. Josh produces the "Straight From The Heart" program and talks about what that involves plus other aspects of ministry at CC Philly. Listeners also call in to share comments and words of encouragement, adding a neat element with regard to how the Lord has been at work over the years through the ministry of Straight From The Heart. You can find out more about the program and the ministry of the church at www.ccphilly.org.

Today on the Tim DeMoss show, we're joined by&nbsp;Pastor Joe Focht and his son Josh Focht from Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. Pastor Focht is on the air on WFIL weekdays at 730am &amp; Sundays at 8am with the program Straight From the Heart&nbsp;(WFIL's July Ministry of the Month).
Pastor Focht shares how he came to the Lord, a bit of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia history, and how the church has navigated the past 18 months. Josh produces the "Straight From The Heart" program and talks about what that involves plus other aspects of ministry at CC Philly. Listeners also call in to share comments and words of encouragement, adding a neat element with regard to how the Lord has been at work over the years through the ministry of Straight From The Heart. You can find out more about the program and the ministry of the church at <a href="http://www.ccphilly.org">www.ccphilly.org</a>.

From the legendary WFIL studios in Philadelphia, The Tim DeMoss Show welcomes church and community leaders, artists, athletes, noted musicians and authors. Yes, it's a Philly thing but all are welcomed.

From the legendary WFIL studios in Philadelphia, The Tim DeMoss Show welcomes church and community leaders, artists, athletes, noted musicians and authors. Yes, it's a Philly thing but all are welcomed.

From the legendary WFIL studios in Philadelphia, the Tim DeMoss Show welcomes church and community leaders, artists, athletes, noted musicians and authors. Yes, it's a Philly thing but all are welcomed.

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The Tim DeMoss Show aims to walk alongside believers in Jesus as they continue on their journey with Him while building bridges with those who have not yet believed, encouraging them to consider Him and put their trust in Him. Interviews with church and community leaders…artists, athletes and authors…local and national. Timely information. Weather. Sports. Contests too.

The Tim DeMoss Show aims to walk alongside believers in Jesus as they continue on their journey with Him while building bridges with those who have not yet believed, encouraging them to consider Him and put their trust in Him. Interviews with church and community leaders&hellip;artists, athletes and authors&hellip;local and national. Timely information. Weather. Sports. Contests too.

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Pastor Joe Focht & son Josh Focht (Calvary Chapel Phila / Straight From The Heart)

Kevin Harvey, former Philadelphia 76ers team chaplain joins us today on our "Famous Friday" edition of the Tim DeMoss Show. Kevin offers memories of former 76ers star Dikembe Mutombo (who passed away at the end of September) including Mutombo's faith in action. Harvey also shares his personal faith journey and testimony and work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in South Jersey, where he serves as Area Director. 

The FCA uses the powerful platform of sports to serve local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.

Author Burt Kearns also appears on the show to discuss his new book, SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy (2024). The book chronicles the life of original member of the Three Stooges, Shemp Howard. In addition to rising to fame as a "Stooge," Kearns lays out lesser known aspects of Shemp's life and career, including his appearance in dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age.

The exciting, scintillating conclusion of the show features Tim's daughter Tessa exhibiting Herculean strength to fight past her sickness to contribute to the show's "cherry on the sundae," Now THAT'S Punny!

Sports clips: 
Rob Thomson, Manager, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com)
Kyle Schwarber, Designated Hitter, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com)
Nick Sirianni, Head Coach, Philadelphia Eagles (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Music: The Curly Shuffle / Jump 'N the Saddle Band

Kevin Harvey, former Philadelphia 76ers team chaplain joins us today on our "Famous Friday" edition of the Tim DeMoss Show. Kevin offers memories of former 76ers star Dikembe Mutombo (who passed away at the end of September) including Mutombo's faith in action. Harvey also shares his personal faith journey and testimony and work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in South Jersey, where he serves as Area Director. 
The FCA uses the powerful platform of sports to serve local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.
Author Burt Kearns also appears on the show to discuss his new book, SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy (2024). The book chronicles the life of original member of the Three Stooges, Shemp Howard. In addition to rising to fame as a "Stooge," Kearns lays out lesser known aspects of Shemp's life and career, including his appearance in dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age.
The exciting, scintillating conclusion of the show features Tim's daughter Tessa exhibiting Herculean strength to fight past her sickness to contribute to the show's "cherry on the sundae," Now THAT'S Punny!
Sports clips: Rob Thomson, Manager, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com) Kyle Schwarber, Designated Hitter, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com) Nick Sirianni, Head Coach, Philadelphia Eagles (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Music: The Curly Shuffle / Jump 'N the Saddle Band<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4USrkjWcKUwx-xJUQXztCQ"></a>

Kevin Harvey (76ers Chaplain / FCA South Jersey Area Director) & Burt Kearns (author of "Shemp")

Rex Carroll, co-founder & guitarist extraordinaire of Whitecross--one of the premiere hard rock bands in Christian music history--and lead singer Dave Roberts Zoom into the show today in advance of their concert date at The Fuge in Warminster, PA this Thursday October 10. Details are available at www.keyconcertseries.com and www.whitecrossband.com.

Carroll & Roberts discuss their new album "Fear No Evil," the early Whitecross years with co-founder and original lead singer Scott Wenzel, their musical backgrounds growing up, and how the mission of Whitecross remains the same today as it was when the band started: to serve the Lord and encourage others to know and love Him with their lives.

Rex Carroll, co-founder &amp; guitarist extraordinaire of Whitecross--one of the premiere hard rock bands in Christian music history--and lead singer Dave Roberts Zoom into the show today in advance of their concert date at The Fuge in Warminster, PA this Thursday October 10. Details are available at <a href="http://www.keyconcertseries.com">www.keyconcertseries.com</a> and <a href="http://www.whitecrossband.com">www.whitecrossband.com</a>.
Carroll &amp; Roberts discuss their new album "Fear No Evil," the early Whitecross years with co-founder and original lead singer Scott Wenzel, their musical backgrounds growing up, and how the mission of Whitecross remains the same today as it was when the band started: to serve the Lord and encourage others to know and love Him with their lives.

Whitecross' Rex Carroll (co-founder & guitarist) & Dave Roberts (lead singer)

We're privileged to have Bill Schoening, veteran voice of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team spend the majority of the show with us today. We discuss his book Stories, Sports, and Songs featuring 101 short chapters full of Philadelphia history (where he was born and raised), his journalism, media & broadcasting path, a wide variety of people Schoening has met and worked with, and songs he has written along the way that often complement his ongoing story. Throughout the book and in our chat, Schoening also shares about his family, faith in the Lord, and ministry and work with the incarcerated.

"Philly Billy"--or in the case of Spurs superstar Tim "The Big Fundamental" Duncan, who has always just called Schoening "Philly"--has announced close to 2200 consecutive Spurs games (including preseason and 4 Spurs championship runs). He enters his 24th season with the team next week.

We're privileged to have Bill Schoening, veteran voice of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team spend the majority of the show with us today. We discuss his book Stories, Sports, and Songs featuring 101 short chapters full of Philadelphia history (where he was born and raised), his journalism, media &amp; broadcasting path, a wide variety of people Schoening has met and worked with, and songs he has written along the way that often complement his ongoing story. Throughout the book and in our chat, Schoening also shares about his family, faith in the Lord, and ministry and work with the incarcerated.
"Philly Billy"--or in the case of Spurs superstar Tim "The Big Fundamental" Duncan, who has always just called Schoening "Philly"--has announced close to 2200 consecutive Spurs games (including preseason and 4 Spurs championship runs). He enters his 24th season with the team next week.

Bill Schoening, veteran San Antonio Spurs announcer

Pastor Joe Focht & son Josh Focht (Calvary Chapel Phila / Straight From The Heart)

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