Rise Up

This time of year is a great time to start a new hobby. Steve, Terese & Tim share what they would like to try to occupy the time. Then: we still don’t know Steve’s superpower. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations … Read More Read More

If you could ask a question of anyone in history, and be guaranteed to get an honest answer, who would you choose and what question would you ask? Steve, Terese & Tim share their answers.  Then: what part of Elementary School would you bring back as an adult? Rise Up is a morning radio show … Read More Read More

When was the last time you tried something new? Steve, Terese & Tim reflect on new starts in the New Year. Then: How would John the Baptist go job hunting? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. … Read More Read More

Could any two words bring more joy into a child’s life?  Snow day memories still make Steve, Terese and Tim smile. Then: a Rise Up field trip to Chuck E. Cheese should (not) be in the future. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network … Read More Read More

Have you ever cleaned out your phone contacts? Steve, Terese & Tim discuss the criteria that warrants a delete and wonder if there’s regret after sending someone to the graveyard. Then: who wouldn’t binge watch bubbling cheese? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network … Read More Read More

What’s gonna happen in 2023?  Let’s just say it’ll be a surprise if more than 2 of Steve, Terese and Tim’s several predictions come true. Then: what sound does a 2022 make? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York … Read More Read More

The best Christmas gift you ever got?  That’s a tough one… Steve, Terese and Tim reflect on the most memorable presents they’ve received at Christmastime. Then: this new album could be someone’s favorite Christmas gift ever. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of … Read More Read More

From Christmas pageants to porcelain characters, what do those figures kneeling at the Nativity scene really stand for?  Steve, Terese and Tim reflect on the familiar Christmas figures. Then: Steve confesses to being the bane of banana buyers everywhere. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, … Read More Read More

If you’re the kind of person who listens to Christmas music year-round, this question might not make sense to you… For the rest of us: What Christmas song could you listen to any time of year? Then: If Italian herbs and spices replaced cocoa powder in a seasonal beverage, surely you wouldn’t notice the difference? Rise Up … Read More Read More

When two families become one, whose traditions do you follow?  Steve, Terese and Tim share about the traditions they and their spouses have made part of their Christmas celebrations. Then: “It’s not you, it’s fish.” Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations … Read More Read More

Not that people should be judging, but… you may now put up your Christmas decorations without fear of rebuke.  Getting festive is not always a simple matter, as Steve, Terese and Tim have found! Then: Where does watermelon pie rank on America’s favorite Thanksgiving pies?  (We still don’t know.) Rise Up is a morning radio … Read More Read More

Just because we ask it every year doesn’t mean it’s not still a good question! “What are you thankful for?” Then: How does a yeti get ripped biceps? And how did so much of Thanksgiving end up in a can? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family … Read More Read More

Yes, radio hosts are moved by the music that plays on air, too!  Steve, Terese and Tim share how some of the songs that they play for work have made an impact in their personal lives as well. Then: “How are you” isn’t cutting it.  What phrase works better for conversations? Rise Up is a … Read More Read More

Hidden talents, fun facts – without a doubt, there’s something about YOU that most of your acquaintances don’t know!  Steve, Terese and Tim surprise each other with their own “guess whats.” Then: it’s a family tradition from Steve’s childhood and we think it deserves a place in every home’s Thanksgiving hymnal. Rise Up is a … Read More Read Mor...

Is it impossible to honor God through Halloween?  Steve, Terese, and Tim talk about personal convictions, our dark world, and loving your neighbor. Then: you should figuratively smell like Jesus…but you can literally smell like George Washington. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network … Read More Read More

The names of God reflect who He is and what He does.  Steve, Terese and Tim focus on some of the many Biblical titles of our Lord. Then: why Steve isn’t allowed to play with dog toys… Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network … Read More Read More

The title literally means “shepherd” – and Steve, Terese and Tim are sharing memories in appreciation of pastors. Then: it’s not just pastors we’re thanking; we’ve got a special ode to farmers! Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York … Read More Read More

Twice a year, every year, it’s a celebration on the radio at Family Life!  Sharathon is the biannual event that makes the many ministries of Family Life possible from a financial point of view, and each one of these celebrations has memories to go along with it.  Steve, Terese, and Tim share some of theirs. … Read More Read More

Is there “a little truth in every joke” – or is it “all in good fun”?  Steve, Terese and Tim talk about poking fun, building up, and the heart behind how we use our words. Then: don’t forget your Bible (or your leg warmers). Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese … Read More Read More

There is so much more to worship than just singing in church on Sunday morning. Steve, Terese and Tim are talking about all the different ways we can show love and respect to God! Then, see if you’re on board with our new plan to change the names of the seasons. Rise Up is a … Read More Read More

It’s good to love others and to be loved – but would we say that so easily if we considered what true love costs?  Steve, Terese and Tim discuss how unconditional love this side of heaven will always involve difficulty, pain, and failure – and why there’s no better way to live! Then, test your … Read More Read More

“Where were you when…?” – it’s a question that gets asked whenever the anniversary, 9/11, comes around.  Each in a very different place in life, Steve, Terese and Tim reflect on that day 21 years ago. Then: the Dictionary downloads its regularly scheduled update. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese … Read More Read More

Resting sounds easy – so why do we have a hard time doing it?  Some fairly big names from the Bible knew the value of rest, after all… Then, Steve puts the honor system to the test. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network … Read More Read More

When is it a good time to ask for help and get some wise counsel?  When isn’t it?  Steve, Terese and Tim talk about marriage counseling, mental health, and why there’s everything right with reaching out for biblical guidance. Then, Steve sings a song we won’t forget. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted … Read More Read More

What if you miss God’s will for your life?  Maybe a better question: what if it doesn’t quite work like that?  Steve, Terese and Tim talk about living in God’s will. Then: if you feel like Summer is too short, call these folks. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & … Read More Read More