Today Is My Favorite Day

In the latest TIMFD podcast, Dave spoke with James Judge, an award-winning PR expert, public speaker, decorated U.S. Coast Guard and Iraq War veteran, and founder of Judge Public Relations, a firm recognized as one of the top PR firms serving Tampa, Florida, and the Southeast. The two men discussed Constitution Day (September 17), and the importance of every American understanding the Constitution...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, one year ago, stunned the world. Some laughed, cheered, and endorsed his senseless murder. Others were sickened, angry, and worried. Still others wanted to retaliate. One thing is for sure: Charlie's death changed the world. When our producer, Alex Corn, heard about the assassination, he asked Dave to call one of his pastors and one of his e...

Dave met with Sherman Armstrong, CEO of VAST Sports Performance and VAST Track Club, to discuss college, training, track, Junior Olympics, performance, business, family, and faith. They delved into his greatest victories and greatest disappointments and how he learned from both experiences. Sherman shared his look at L.I.F.E., which can help anyone learn, improve, fail forward, and excel in sports...

Dave talks with Class Action and Antitrust Litigation Lawyer Matt Allen at Carlton/Fields. Matt is also on the Board at Paideia School of Tampa Bay, a Classical Christian School that seeks to save Western Civilization one student at a time. He is a volunteer teacher of apologetics, hermeneutics, and senior thesis projects at Paideia. He is on a mission to recover lost tools of learning in classica...

Dave talked with Abdiel Ramdial, the 18-year-old leader of God's Youth, which offers one-on-one discipleship and mentorship, creates content to reach his generation (The Dream Podcast), and produces conversation-starting apparel (Spirit-filled clothing).  Abdiel is a college graduate, speaks at TPUSA Faith rallies, serves on the boards of various ministries, and is the author of two books: God's Y...

Dave walked through the stories of Norman and Cynda Behymer, a widower and a widow, and how God brought them together. They are "Stories of Hope" with the power of Jesus Christ in their lives. Norman was married to Denise for 50 years, and after her loss, he felt as if he had lost an important voice in his life. Cynda was married to David for 43 years and felt lost and vulnerable, never thinking s...

Dave's guest, Frederick Graves, is an attorney who has for years shown people how to win in the courtroom without a lawyer. He is a graduate of Stetson Law School in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of numerous books and is the owner of the teaching and training websites jurisdictionary.com and howtowincourt.com. Frederick also talks about how his faith and the law align.  Frederick Graves lawbook...

Dave interviews John Wolfly, a businessman, church planter, author, and former prisoner. Twenty-eight years ago, John was in prison, sitting in a solitary confinement room, and contemplating suicide when his life was changed by Jesus. From that moment, John placed his life, career, and family in Christ's hands. John tells about fear and trust issues he struggled with as he prepared to leave the co...

Dave interviews Dr. Lisa Helton, founder and owner of AEI, American Education International. She talks about being raised in a small town and how mission work in college changed her perspective on life, her Christian faith, and God's promptings to pursue a reform education movement. She discusses her connection with John Maxwell, her educational process, and her passion and vision for the future o...

This is the second interview that Dave did with his wife, Tonya. She is The Harbor Church ambassador for the Amen Whole-4 Pilot program through Amen University. She talks about some of the impactful experiences she had through the program, including skills that help develop healthier relationships. She also gave an overview of the spiritual growth that occurs during the program. If you would like...

Dave interviews his wife, Tonya, an ambassador for the Amen Whole-4 Pilot Program hosted by The Harbor Church. She talks about the daily habits necessary to develop a healthy brain/body connection. She also talks about some of the things she has learned to make a healthier mind with Christ. To learn more about the Amen Whole-4 Pilot Program at The Harbor Church and register, please click on the li...

Randy Pandis lived in Iran as a young teenager. His dad was a consultant for a company that sold military weapons to Iran before the revolution. Randy gives his view of what Iran looked like in the late 1970's, including the eventual takeover of the United States Embassy on November 4, 1979. Dave and Randy also discuss the various groups involved in the revolution and how the Islamists eventually...

In this episode of the Today Is My Favorite Day Podcast, Dave discusses the three reasons the ascension (Acts 1) is so important to our faith today. Dave also explains the "Hammer Illustration" to show how vital it is to our spiritual health. Dave does use stats from a study by the Center for Bible Engagement, which surveyed over 100,000 people. The results from that study are now called "The Powe...

Dave talks with his wife, Tonya, the leader of our Amen Whole-4 pilot program at The Harbor Church. The Amen Institute gave around 100 churches and faith-based groups the opportunity to participate in its pilot program. The final product will be released worldwide in 2027. She talks about Dr. Daniel Amen of the Amen Institute, scientific evidence that constant prayer makes your brain more resilien...

David talks with Frank Bills about his military service in Desert Storm, his exposure to WMD's in Iraq, and his subsequent health issues and the health problems of those in his Battalion. He exposes his and many others' heart health issues, which came from the Sarin exposure, and the miraculous healing he is experiencing through his relationship with Jesus Christ. Frank's eyewitness account of Sar...

Amid illness, wars, political strife, family struggles, and marriage stress, we have an endless hope with Jesus Christ! In this encouraging podcast, Dave reads and comments on various Bible verses that speak to our forever hope. He also touches on a few theological truths about justification, sanctification, and glorification that serve as powerful reminders of the hope we all share as followers o...

Africa and America come together in this unusual TIMFD podcast. David had a conversation with Pastor Gabriel Ibe, a successful businessman and pastor from Ghana. They discuss ministry, business, Islam, borders, missions, and the challenges he sees for the European and American church today. Hundreds of years ago, Christian missionaries went to Africa and had a huge impact. Now, Africa is sending m...

Dave interviewed Dr. Josh Farmer, a businessman, husband, father, and successful Chiropractor. Josh discusses the successes and challenges of living a life for Jesus in the business world. They discuss Dr. Josh's experiences in Australia and the three Chiropractic practices he owns in Texas. The two men discuss family, marriage, fatherhood, business, values, and the importance of daily time in the...

Dave interviews David Plummer, a former Marine and successful businessman, regarding TPUSA Faith. David wants students to know what they will run into on the college campus. The men also discuss an unholy triad that TPUSA Faith could help deliver people from, and offer compelling reasons to follow Jesus. The end goal is to live 1 Peter 3:15 that says, "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Alw...

In this episode of the TIMFD podcast, Dave asked Pastor Mark and Randy Pandis to discuss the topic, "What is going on in the Twin Cities of Minnesota? They discuss the psychology, law-breaking, and the legal issues going on in the state regarding the anti-ICE rioters who terrorized a Baptist church in St Paul. Every Christ-follower needs to be very concerned that our First Amendment rights are bei...

The world is in a crazy place right now. The illegal immigration problem has caused riots on the streets and endangered ICE agents. We are now realizing how deep the fraud in Minnesota really is, which appears to be over 10 billion dollars. There is still a war going on between Russia and Ukrain and Islamism is out of control. The drug war that has killed millions in America took a big step with t...

Tonya interviewed David about the GROW STRONGER vision for 2026. It is based on Ephesians 6:10, and it encompasses every aspect of your life, including your spiritual, physical, financial, and relational to make a healthier you. They discussed the importance of vision for individuals, businesses, and churches; for without God's vision, people perish and live without restraint. They talk about the...

Dave talks with his special guests, his wife, Tonya, and Sliva the cat, to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. You may also hear some bad dad Christmas jokes along the way. We hope to put a smile on your face this Christmas Day and beyond. #christmas #bible #christianity #cat To learn more about Dave, go to: https://www.davidtowner.com/ To learn more about The Harbor Church, go to: ht...

Dave interviewed his wife, Tonya Towner, one of the speakers and breakout session leaders at the SHE ASCENDS Women's Conference at The Harbor Church on February 21, 2026. Her focus at the conference will be to help others walk (Isaiah 40:31) through devastating events with Christ. She has experienced the victorious process of feeling like a hot mess, to becoming a holy mess, and eventually walking...