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We had the privilege of talking to Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family , as we launch into the back to school season. We talked about the key role husbands and dads can play in supporting our wives and households during this season, how to lead our families through fostering emotional connection, admitting our weaknesses through authentic leadership,...

As an author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada has inspired people around the world with her story of faith in the midst of suffering. This August, Joni published a wonderful new book, Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls . In this beautiful collection of hymns and devotions she acts as a “song leader,” guiding readers through their...

Kristi, Todd, and Travis Walker, children of the late Mel Walker, recently joined us on Wake Up Right to honor their father and his life of faithful ministry, as well as to share about Mel's final book, Youth Ministry Questions: Lessons from a Life-Long Youth Worker . Mel's joy was investing his life into the next generation, and it's clear from our conversation that he did that beginning with his...

In her new 8-week Bible study, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt , author Erica Wiggenhorn guides readers to encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel’s prophecies. Erica recently joined us on Wake Up Right to share about her newest book and challenge us to know God more intimately as our Father and Creator. An Unexpected Revival sparks...

Mom of six Molly DeFrank was sick of screen-time meltdowns. (Sound familiar?) She wanted more for her family, so she pulled the plug, declaring a digital detox for her screen-addicted kids. The transformation blew her away: She got her sweet, happy kids back. The detox was easier than she could have hoped, and the results were better than she could have dreamed. In just two weeks, her children wer...

Special conference guest Laura Story joined us on Wake Up Right ; she's coming to NEPA next week for the 2022 LYFE Women's Conference! The theme is ONE, and you’ll learn about this important theme throughout the conference with keynote speaker Sherrie Holloway, and we also look forward to welcoming Laura Story for a Friday night concert! There are also breakout sessions during the conference, and...

We had a great time talking to Bryan about an upcoming Mini Golf fundraising event he's coordinating to benefit Care Net! He and his wife Tracy are frequent volunteers with Care Net of Carbon County, a pregnancy center with locations in Lehighton and Nesquehoning. Care Net of Carbon County serves the community with parenting classes, pregnancy and options education, emotional support, spiritual he...

NBA Hall of Famer and sports executive Pat Williams joined us on Wake Up Right recently! He's coming to northeast Pennsylvania in May to speak at Man Up! at Clarks Summit University . He plans to talk about learning from the leadership of Jesus, the spiritual disciplines, leading in our churches and homes, and more! Hear about his background and get a taste of what he'll talk about during the 18-h...

Matt Tarr and Greg Hauser recently joined us on Wake Up Right to share about the vision and values that are leading to the launching of High Point Classical Academy in Luzerne County. They explain the foundation of classical education and the way a biblical worldview and God's transcendent truth informs education. Learn more at highpointclassicalacademy.com . Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Ri...

Sherrie Holloway joined us on Wake Up Right to tell us more about LYFE Women's Conference–she will be the 2022 keynote speaker! Sherrie is a LYFE Women’s Conference favorite. When she speaks, audiences love to hear her passion—to know God and to help others experience the abundant life He desires for us. As a sought-after Bible teacher, she engages audiences nationally through her ministry “Wellsp...

We're excited to let you know about a great weekend of biblical teaching, meaningful worship, and lasting encouragement at the LYFE Women’s Conference at Clarks Summit University! This has been a favorite event for thousands of women from across the eastern United States since 1983. Conference director, Terry Perrine , joined us on Wake Up Right to share her excitement for the conference. The 2022...

Christina Kuc-Masker, director of Pathways Pregnancy Help Center, recently joined us on Wake Up Right to share about an upcoming study at Pathways in Kingston, PA. Surrendering the Secret is a free and confidential 8-week post abortion healing Bible study group led by trained peer counselors. Learn more > Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right : March 10, 2022

Give a listen to this great conversation Tim Madeira had with Derek Thompson about an upcoming Gateway to Freedom Weekend. The workshop is an intensive 3-day workshop for men seeking to overcome pornography and any other unwanted sexual struggles and strongholds. The next workshop in PA will be held April 22-24 at the Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center. Learn more about the Gateway to Freedom wor...

Burdens... we all have them. But are we carrying more burdens than are our own to carry? Have we taken on a heavier yoke than Jesus intends for us? Listen to Tim and Doug as they chatted about stress, burdens, and shrinking our world so we can focus on investing in things that matter, in the things that are right in front of us. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you r...

Author and Bible study teacher Erica Wiggenhorn joins us on Wake Up Right once again to share about her latest book, Letting God Be Enough . Drawing from the story of Moses—the greatest self-doubter in the Bible—Erica shows how self-doubt is tied closely to self-reliance. It’s only when you cast yourself on God that you find the true source of strength. Are you enough? The answer is no. . . but yo...

The Collingsworth Family is bringing their "A True Family Christmas Tour" to the Lehigh Valley on December 1, and Phil Collingsworth joined Tim & Doug during Wake Up Right to talk about their music ministry. Their beautiful and energetic concert is filled with soaring harmonies, joyful melodies, and stunning instrumentation! You won't want to miss it! Learn more and get tickets > Original a...

Keystone Mission's 2nd Annual REAL TALK is happening today and tomorrow, October 13-14, on Public Square on Wilkes-Barre! REAL TALK is a 24-hour live stream event that was started to educate and bring awareness to the ever-growing pandemic of homelessness in Northeast PA. Be sure to learn more about the Keystone Mission and tune in to the REAL TALK livestream at keystonemission.org/real-talk-fundr...

Dr. Michael Kruger joined us during Wake Up Right to tell us about his book Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College . Written in the form of letters to his daughter, a student at UNC Chapel Hill, the book is written to address common objections to the Christian faith–the exclusivity of Christianity, Christian intolerance, homosexuality, hell, the prob...

Former drug addict, dropout, thief and loser Allan Scott found hope in his jail cell, calling on God to heal the broken pieces of his life. Over the last year, in the midst of the uncertainty and chaos sweeping the nation, God gave Allan a desire to create The Story Tour: a national touring event specifically for the addicted, hurting, and struggling. Allan joined us on Wake Up Right because The S...

Change your life by changing the messages that enter your mind! Pastor and author John Stange joined us on Wake Up Right to tell us about his book, Dwell on These Things . Learn to see yourself through God's eyes by spending thirty-one days feeding your heart a new, biblical message of encouragement. Learn more at desirejesus.com/dwellonthesethings . Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: Sept...

Jenny Johnson joined Tim and Doug on Wake Up Right to share encouragement and insight about schedules, priorities, and living intentionally. Whether your plate is the size of a tea saucer or a turkey platter, you probably feel like it's full. Maybe you're overwhelmed by the weight of your own choices or by the weight of life's circumstances–you'll definitely want to listen to Jenny's practical adv...

Dr. Kathy Koch joined Tim and Doug on Wake Up Right on August 26 to share about  8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers . Dr. Koch identifies 8 "smarts"–word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and self–to help parents better understand how their child learns. In 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers , homeschool leader Tina Hollenbeck shares various practical ways parents can use their unders...

The Scripture says to make a joyful noise, but let's face it–not all birds are songbirds! Tim had to explain the difference to Doug this morning on Wake Up Right .

Tim & Doug got to talk with Laura Story about her new book, So Long, Normal . It's always a fun time talking to Laura, and this book is SO NEEDED right now! We know you'll be encouraged by this conversation! Learn more about Laura's new book and download the free resources mentioned in their conversation at laurastorymusic.com . Freebies include the first chapter of So Long, Normal, e xclusive...

The song "Redeemed" by Big Daddy Weave was a springboard into a discussion about redemption between Tim & Doug during Wake Up Right. Listen to Wake Up Right weekdays from 6-9 AM on WRGN .