Rise Up

Is everything a spiritual battle? Does the spiritual world even affect us? Steve and Tim look at a fight that's very much real but not to be feared for Christians.  Then: Car-themed cereal is part of this complete tune-up. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation desig...

What We Want VS.... What We Want. When you're faced with competing desires, which want wins?  Then: Steve gives dating advice. Yep. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep your eyes on Jesus. If you haven’t already, su...

"No" gets a bad reputation. But answering with a negative isn't a bad thing—not when God does, or even when we use it as a response. "No" can represent growth, freedom, and relationship health for a Christian. Then: Are printed steaks in color or grayscale? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our po...

Among Christians, it may be the most controversial holiday. Steve and Tim aren't personally afraid of Halloween, but they do their best to acknowledge the various, wise perspectives on whether or not to celebrate as a believer.  Then: Tony calls back. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast i...

When the Lord's name is spoken "in vain," how does it make you feel? Steve and Tim discuss how Christians might respond thoughtfully to the misuse of God's precious name. Then: Tony brings uncommon sense to Rise Up with his call about a giraffe. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly...

Steve and Tim look at the different ways God has graciously orchestrated life to get us to ask "What matters most?" Then: Steve helps Tim where a mere selfie cam cannot.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep your eyes on...

It's not the first time this podcast has set aside an episode to recognize our pastors. God does powerful work through His shepherds. Then: Steve's wife gets a "Steve-Free Zone."  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep your...

Christians are not just people who "believe," we're people who "do"! Steve and Tim talk about the apathy of saying "someone else will do it"—as well as the occasional wisdom found in that phrase. Then: Steve offers a unique prayer.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly co...

Remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11 carries Steve and Tim into a conversation about all that we want to vow to "never forget" as Christians. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep your eyes on Jesus. If you haven’t al...

Maybe you celebrate Fall, first chance you get. Perhaps you cling to every last, green shred of Summer. Steve and Tim talk about how God is the God of all our seasons. Then: the difference between a gazebo and a bandstand leaves Steve and Tim speechful.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcas...

Dolly Parton was the name this week, but this episode isn't about her story. Steve and Tim discuss what others remember us for when we're gone.  Then: Steve's undefeated "Rock, Paper, Scissors radio-edition" streak is challenged.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conve...

Inspired by "back to school" conversations parents can have with kids, Steve and Tim talk about the value of open and honest communication, across relationships. Then: For National Radio Day, Steve pushes the limits of what radio can do. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversa...

Is "faith" over "sight" an unreasonable or unrealistic way to live? Or is the unseen already so much a part of the world God made, that we have no reason to doubt even what we can't see?  Then: Steve becomes a college founder, cafeteria worker, and PR guy, all for a bit.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and P...

God tells many spiritual truths in the Bible using pictures from the natural world. Steve and Tim look at what we can learn from how things grow. Then: Your Pro Wrestler name is the last food you ate plus your highschool mascot. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation desi...

Too soon to taste pumpkin spice? Too soon to spy Halloween decorations? Seasonal enjoyments aside, Steve and Tim talk about a different issue: rushing to tomorrow when God has us in today.  Then: Steve educates the younger generation about The Beatles.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our po...

Steve and Tim get honest about the World Cup having left our shores...and a good chat about what we value ensues.  Then: "You are here." But, where is that? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep your eyes on Jesus. If you...

Teaching the Bible to kids has enormous impact...it just may take a bit before you see the seeds start to grow. Sow them anyways! Then: who doesn't love a good pandiculation? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep your eyes on J...

Steve and Tim freely share their own ignorance...with minimal embarassment. What if we were less ashamed to admit what we don't know? Then: It's a beautiful weekend for grilling some charred chard.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, l...

"Freedom" gets top billing this time of year in America. Christians get to celebrate that reality, whichever earthly country they find themselves in. Then: Don't lead with "Dear That..." Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh, and keep yo...

Steve heard a thought-provoking phrase from a counselor recently. He and Tim dig into: "Feel it to heal it." Then: Steve "heard" a perplexing sound from an antelope...and wants to share it with you. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you think, laugh,...

Maybe you'd call your experience "eclectic" - Steve and Tim think God works through scattered-feeling resumes and life's winding paths! Then: "No, you first"—it's like not knowing who should go first at the red light, but with conversation... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a week...

Not everyone will be a dad thesmelves, and not everyone had a good example of a father. But God still wants us to approach Him and know Him as our faithful Heavenly Father. Then: otters inspire Steve's parenting. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help you...

Showing hospitality is thoroughly Biblical. And there's nothing wrong with "entertaining guests" - but is that always the same thing as Biblical hospitality? Then: Steve remains humble about his physical strength.  Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to h...

Steve and Tim wonder why we so easily forget to remember. Well, God understands human nature, so He's wisely instructed us to do just that: remember.  Then: when you take a drink of something that isn't what you expected... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation desi...

Kids play "make believe" by nature. Steve and Tim imagine what can happen by a certain kind of "making believe" in our faith. Then: between Tim's overthinking and Steve's "underthinking," somewhere it all evens out. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation designed to help...