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Tim sat down with Coach Joe to talk about his powerful story of standing firm in his faith—and how that journey led all the way to the Supreme Court, AND the big screen. They also shared details about the upcoming "Average Joe" Watch Party happening May 8, 2026, at 6 PM, hosted by WRGN at Harvest Church, where you can come out, meet Coach, and experience his story together.Original air date: May 4, 2026

Paul Asay (Director of Plugged In) stopped by the Lunch Break and talked with Dan about Screen Fast 2026. Listen and learn about the idea of cutting down on screen time, and refocus your attention on doing real-world activities as an individual or as a family.Original air date: April 16, 2026

Dan talks with Hannah Kerr on the Lunch Break. They chatted about the upcoming LYFE Women’s Conference in Johnson City, NY (May 29–30), what makes it such a meaningful weekend, and Hannah’s role leading worship and performing during the event.For more information and to register visit LYFEconference.orgOriginal air date: April 30, 2026

Coach Joe Kennedy was our special guest on Wake Up Right to discuss the upcoming NEPA National Day of Prayer service bring held at Harvest Church in Trucksville, on Thursday, May 7.Listen to learn more about this great event, and learn about his story.Original air date: April 21, 2026

Sherrie talks with Tim about the heart behind the LYFE Women’s Conference—who it’s designed to serve and what to expect this year, including main sessions with Lina AbuJamra and worship led by Hannah Kerr. The conference takes place May 29–30 in Johnson City, NY, and the early bird registration deadline is April 20. For more information or to register, visit lyfeconference.org.Original air date: April 10, 2026

Tim Madeira talks with Tim St. John, author of "After Church Hurt." In this thoughtful and compassionate conversation, the author shares hope for those who have experienced pain within the church—and how healing is possible through Christ, even after deep spiritual wounds.Original air date: April 2, 2026

Tim talks with Pastor Stephen Anderson and Sara Wise from Fellowship Church in Dallas, PA, about their upcoming Biblical Parenting Seminar on April 18, 2026. It is part of their Truth and Worldview initiative, and in this conversation, they share the heart behind the event and who it’s designed to serveFor more information and to register, click here.Original air date: April 7, 2026

This is the full conversation with Laura Perry Smalts, a portion of which originally aired on Wake Up Right on March 26, 2026. In this thoughtful and personal interview, Laura shares her journey of transition, detransition, and the redemption she has found in Christ. Important Note: This episode contains the full, unedited conversation between Tim and Laura. We recognize this is a sensitive topic, and we encourage parents to make the decision that’s best for their own families when it comes to listening.

Tim Madeira sat down with Stan Oschman and Pastor Dan Rodriguez to discuss an upcoming event—and why it matters to our community.If you’d like to learn more or get involved, you can find all the details here:👉 https://www.wrgn.com/events/path-to-calvary-march/Original air date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Dan talks with Laurie about how to recognize God’s faithfulness in your past, see His hand at work in your present, and live with anticipation for what He is doing next.For more information about Laurie's book, visit the links below!Book trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOcYJgRMPC0Amazon link for book: https://www.amazon.com/Tracking-God-Your-Life-Experience/dp/0764244922Website link for more info on Laurie: https://laurieshort.com/Original air date: March 18, 2026

Tim Madeira talks with Charles Morris about the making of this powerful new film from Haven Today and the remarkable story of John Newton’s transformation from slave trader to the author of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace.Original air date: March 10, 2026

Tim recently sat down with Luminita and Maria from Cru — two missionaries with powerful stories of coming to faith in college and answering God’s call to serve. Originally from Moldova, they’re now part of a team preparing to help launch Cru’s ministry in Norway for the very first time. Original air date: March 6, 2026

Do you homeschool? Are you thinking about homeschooling? Tim talked with Sara Madden about a fun opportunity to meet with others and get some great info on homeschooling.Original air date: March 2, 2026

Tim talks with Dr. Stephen Day about his new book, Teach a Kid to Save, and the “mini-economy” system he uses in his own home to help kids learn the value of work, wise money habits, and biblical stewardship.Original air date: February 26, 2026

Tim interviews Joni Eareckson Tada about the new book, A Paintbrush for Joni. It's all about her life story and testimony, and it's written for kids! If you are familiar with Joni's story, you already know that they talked about how God has worked—and still works—in powerful ways in her life!Original air date: November 18, 2025

Tim Talks with Rhonda Robinson about her book, FreeFall: Holding Onto Faith When the Unthinkable Strikes, written for those experiencing tragedy. She’ll share why platitudes don’t offer comfort, while unshakable truths from Scripture help even in life's most difficult moments.Original air date: October 9, 2025

Tim talks with Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series, including the latest entry, Jack and the Red Giant, which is the sixth book in the series. Enjoy hearing where Amanda finds inspiration for her ideas, why this group of kids is important to her, and much more!Original air date: October 8, 2025

Listen as Tim talks with Michael W. Smith about his show at the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 3—and much, much more!Original air date: October 3, 2025

Tim talks with Brenda Huerta, Family Counselor with Focus on the Family. They discuss tips for parents adjusting to the "empty nest" as adult kids move to college, and much more! Original air date: September 22, 2025

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to miss the timeless truths of Christ’s teachings. Listen as Bethann talks about her new book, "Matters of Dirt and Leather," which invites us to slow down, reflect, and discover fresh meaning in these ancient words for our lives today.Original air date: September 15, 2025

Tim interviews Dr. Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family about back-to-school transitions for families, including the evolving needs of children as they grow and mature and move through the grade levels at school. They discuss what some of these changes are and how parents can be part of the solution and ease their child's transition.Originally aired on September 2, 2025

Jordan Feliz joined Dan Close during the Lunch Break to talk about his upcoming concert at the 170th Bloomsburg Fair on Friday, September 19th. Other topics include: Jordan's first band 'A Current Affair', cotton candy vs. funnel cake, and his all-time favorite musical artist.Original air date: September 3, 2025

Tim Madeira talks with John Stonestreet from The Colson Center about the September 5 global streaming release of the documentary, Truth Rising. In conjunction with Focus on the Family, The Colson Center has created a film that explores this civilizational moment we are currently in and asks what it is that God is calling us, as Christians, to do about it. For more information, visit wrgn.com/events or truthrising.com.Original air date: August 15, 2025

Tim talks with author, mom, grandmother, and curriculum developer Susan K. Marlow about her different book series for both boys and girls, as well as the comprehensive language arts curriculum she has developed for each series!Original air date: June 20, 2025

Tim Madeira from Wake Up Right talks with Emily Washburn from Focus on the Family's Daily Citizen. As an issues analyst, she has been researching commercial and social gambling and has closely followed the City of Baltimore's lawsuit against FanDuel and DraftKings. She also explains how companies like these use data mining, and how a gambling problem cascades beyond the individual to families and even society at large.Original air date: July 21, 2025

Tim Madeira talks with Mike Jarrell, Executive Director of Charis Academy (formerly Immanuel Christian School) in Hazleton, PA.Original air date: July 28, 2025

Tim talks with Dan Nichols about his second book in his kids' series, Making Scripture Simple, which is a kid's "commentary" on Colossians & Philemon, written for kids' reading and comprehension level.Original air date: May 29, 2025

Tim Madeira talks with Moses Andrade about his upcoming concert at First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes Barre, PA, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 3 PM.Original air date: May 27, 2025

Tim talks with counselor, author, and podcaster Adam Young about the importance of understanding your story, as it significantly impacts your perception and interaction with the present. Adam's new book, "Make Sense of Your Story," is available now!Original air date: May 22, 2025

Tim Madeira talks with Pastor Tim Morris from Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA, about an exciting missions movement that will take over our cities for Christ on June 27-28 in the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton area. Mission projects, evangelism, light construction, block parties, and so much more will make this an event you won't want to miss! Serve your neighbors and join your community in this opportunity! Learn more at www.servepasj.com.Original air date: May 19, 2025

Tim talks with author Leah Boden about the first two books in her Tales of Boldness and Faith series for kids. These books are fictionalized accounts of faith-filled Christians in their childhood. Book 1 is about Charlotte Mason, and Book 2 is about C.S. Lewis. While fictional, the series is based on true events and is a relatable way for kids to meet Christian heroes of the past. Leah also discusses her upcoming third book in the series, which highlights the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta.Original air date: May 20, 2025

Tim talks with Zach Mettler from Focus on the Family, as he shares his journey and what he has learned about God, when it seems He is silent. You won't want to miss this!Original air date: May 15, 2025

Tim talks with Sara Madden about the upcoming CHAP Convention for homeschooling families, taking place in Elizabethtown, June 12-14. Learn more about the event here!Original air date: May 12, 2025

Tim talks with Aaron Shust about his upcoming appearance at the LYFE Women's Conference in Johnson City, NY, on June 6-7, 2025.Original air date: May 8, 2025

Andrea talks with Tim about her latest book, "Body Image," part of a 31-day devotional series for teens.Original air date: May 5, 2025

Original air date: May 2, 2025

Dan Longmore talks to author Karen Wingate, a woman born blind, as she recounts the unique world she grew up in, learning about the world through sound.Original air date: April 25, 2025(Please note: Book giveaway was for original on-air broadcast only.)

Tim talks with children's author Marty Machowski about his book "Darkest Night, Brightest Day, " an Easter devotional for the whole family. Plus, part of it is upside-down - you'll have to listen to find out why!Original air date: April 16, 2025

Musical Artist Beckah Shae talks with Tim about her upcoming benefit concert on May 9 at the Peckville Assembly of God Church in Blakely, PA. Part of the proceeds will benefit the African Mission Project led by Guy Scatton, as they take two medical mission trips to Kenya and the Ivory Coast of Africa.Original air date: April 22, 2025

Dan Close talks with Ellie Holcomb about her newest kids' book, Spring Sings, and the accompanying CD!Original air date: April 17, 2025(Please note: Book/CD Bundle Giveaway was for original on-air broadcast only.)

Tim talks with Guy Scatton about upcoming missions trips to the Mully Children's Family and the Ivory Coast of Africa. You will be amazed to see how God is at work, using everyday people like you and me (2 Cor 4)! Original air date: April 14, 2025

Dr. Sherrie Holloway talks with Tim Madeira about the upcoming LYFE Women's Conference in Johnson City, NY, on June 6 and 7, 2025.Original air date: April 7, 2025

Author Heather Holleman talks about the latest book in the Elita Brown series, the series' goal as a whole, and the companion journal she has developed based on her own journaling practices.Original air date: April 4, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Griffiths talks about the importance of the regular gathering of the Church body as part of his latest book, "Gathered for Good: God's Good Design for the Local Church."Original air date: March 28, 2025

Tim talks with Tyler Van Halteran, Founder & Creative Director of Lithos Kids, a publishing company that develops biblically accurate and beautifully designed children's books. Tyler shares their latest book, The Wisdom of God: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job.Original air date: March 21, 2025

Author David Bahnsen helps us understand what Scripture says about the role God wants work to have in our lives and how we often think wrongly about work in relation to other areas of lifeOriginal air date: March 11, 2025

Tim & Doug took some time during 'Wake Up Right' talk to Nick Forrester, Pastor of Student Ministries at Fellowship Church in Dallas, PA. Nick shared insights on the Collegiate Day of Prayer and highlighted opportunities to make a positive impact on graduating high school and college students.Original air date: February 27, 2025

Northeast Pennsylvania Youth For Christ Executive Director, Jerry Major III joined Tim & Doug during 'Wake Up Right' to share about their upcoming 30th Anniversary Banquet - being held on Friday, April 11th.Original air date: March 6, 2025

Author Steve DeWitt stopped by 'Wake Up Right' to discuss his new book, 'Loneliness: Do Not Hate It or Waste It, Redeem It.' The book tackles loneliness and how it can be addressed through selflessness and giving to others.Original air date: March 7, 2025

Contemporary Christian Music artist Brandon Heath spent some time with Tim & Doug during 'Wake Up Right" to talk about his appearance at Northeast Pennsylvania Youth For Christ's annual fundraising banquet - being held on April 11th in Peckville, PA.Original air date: February 28, 2025