Rise Up

Steve and Tim discuss what opportunities the midwinter doldrums bring! Then: Steve ruins shares a perfectly good, encouraging story. 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, subscr...

Who knows what big decisions could be ahead in a new year? The daily choice of commitment might make the most difference of all.  Then: what normal foods do you eat weirdly? 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...

Steve and Tim make their guesses at the year to come, as well as review their prognostications for the present year (with accuracy that would make a Punxsutawney groundhog envious). Then: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien quotes—the joy! 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 conver...

Steve and Tim talk some of their favorite Christmas memories! Then: the legacy of the zarf. 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, subscribe today, so you don’t miss a sing...

Sharing Jesus can happen in surprising ways at Christmastime. How could we use this "Jesus season"? Then: Rise Up, P.I. has work for the holidays. 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 a...

Strangers. On the road. In the store. You encounter lots of folks during the to-and-fro of the holiday season; what will they see of Jesus in us? Then: Football vs. the Wicked Witch of the West. 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...

Steve and Tim get in deep gravy with some of the finer points of Thanksgiving’s tiny joys and woes. Then: …but at least Green Bean Pudding isn’t on anyone’s menu. 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 y...

Holidays, family, politics? Don’t forget the grace! Then: Steve gets his hands on some extra tiny recordings. 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 … Read More Read More

When you see Jesus, you see God. If it’s still hard for us to wrap our heads around 2000 years later, imagine being the first disciples! Jesse, Emma and Tim discuss John 14:1-14. Support this show by giving to Family Life. Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

Tim’s favorite apple ever opens a discussion about sharing our joy in the Lord! Then: what really grinds Steve’s gears…. 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, … Read More Read More

Steve and Tim look at the seasons as another chance to see: God is still on His throne. Then: what does the “sunglasses emoji” even mean? 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 … Read More Read More

Steve and Tim believe that God can use, yes, even a holiday like Halloween for good. Then: which of your memories would you turn into a candle—a nostalgic smell only you would know? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York … Read More Read More

Sometimes it’s one of the most loving things we can do. Anybody can do it, but it’ll take a little work! Steve and Tim talk about listening. Then: What happens when you take your Bible somewhere unexpected? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of … Read More Read More

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Steve and Tim share some of the most memorable lessons learned from the pastors in their lives. Then: The real reason we can’t agree on mature divisive vases. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York … Read More Read More

Is Autumn *the* coziest time of year? Steve and Tim talk about what they find comforting, as well as how God can grow us in our own “happy places.” Then: what flavor is this movie? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across … Read More Read More

Jesus IS the way…but how many ways are there to live faithfully for Him? Steve and Tim talk about the value of different spiritual “diets.” Then: the hard-boiled harbinger of Autumn has arrived at Steve’s household… Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations … Read More Read More

Just in time for football season, Steve and Tim talk about one of the ways God can teach us: through watching sports. Then: 101 uses for a leafblower…or just 2. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our … Read More Read More

As Mr. Rogers once asked in song, “What do you do with the mad that you feel?” Feelings happen; how do we react? Steve and Tim talk about our emotions and our actions. Then: Hopper better wear a life vest. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, … Read More Read More

You already know to put God first. But since Steve and Tim haven’t perfected selflessness, they’re talking about making God number 1 in this episode. Then: Whether or not you should pray while brushing your teeth…out loud. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of … Read More Read More

Parents care for kids…care for parents…Life’s seasons and rhythms can show us a circle of care and responsibility for each other. Ultimately, God is the Heavenly Father above it all. Then: Steve has an idea. You might even call it a…well, an idea. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim … Read More Read More

We know some people never want to hear those words. But is there more to “Back to School” than we sometimes think? Steve and Tim talk a little about being part of something bigger than just yourself. Then: Fiji’s rugby team knows how to sing praise. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by … Read More Read More

It’s the only Summer month without a major holiday, and maybe for some, it only means the end of Summer vacation. So, what about August? What does God have for us during in-between seasons? Then: Tim forgets August’s most proliferous holiday. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family … Read More Read More

Steve and Tim talk about Summer Camp memories, and how little “goodbyes” are part of growing up (for kids and parents)! Then: the “Olympics” that are hidden in plain sight. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our … Read More Read More

Good trait, bad trait? Parents can worry about their kids’ temperaments, but everything changes in God’s hands. Then: can anyone define what “laundry” means? 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 … Read More Read More

You’re holding on tight – but what if God wants you to let go? Steve and Tim talk about the things in life that make us play “tug of war” with God. Then: Tim is no artist on the grill. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve & Tim on Family Life, … Read More Read More