Rise Up

Among Christians, it may be the most controversial holiday. Steve and Tim aren't personally afraid of Halloween, but they do their best to acknowledge the various, wise perspectives on whether or not to celebrate as a believer. 

Then: Tony calls back.

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 singl...

When the Lord's name is spoken "in vain," how does it make you feel? Steve and Tim discuss how Christians might respond thoughtfully to the misuse of God's precious name.

Then: Tony brings uncommon sense to Rise Up with his call about a giraffe.

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 mi...

Steve and Tim look at the different ways God has graciously orchestrated life to get us to ask "What matters most?"

Then: Steve helps Tim where a mere selfie cam cannot. 

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show...

It's not the first time this podcast has set aside an episode to recognize our pastors. God does powerful work through His shepherds.

Then: Steve's wife gets a "Steve-Free Zone." 

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at fa...

Christians are not just people who "believe," we're people who "do"! Steve and Tim talk about the apathy of saying "someone else will do it"—as well as the occasional wisdom found in that phrase.

Then: Steve offers a unique prayer. 

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 single...

Remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11 carries Steve and Tim into a conversation about all that we want to vow to "never forget" as Christians.

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

Maybe you celebrate Fall, first chance you get. Perhaps you cling to every last, green shred of Summer. Steve and Tim talk about how God is the God of all our seasons.

Then: the difference between a gazebo and a bandstand leaves Steve and Tim speechful. 

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...

Dolly Parton was the name this week, but this episode isn't about her story. Steve and Tim discuss what others remember us for when we're gone. 

Then: Steve's undefeated "Rock, Paper, Scissors radio-edition" streak is challenged. 

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 single episode! Listen online and find o...

Inspired by "back to school" conversations parents can have with kids, Steve and Tim talk about the value of open and honest communication, across relationships.

Then: For National Radio Day, Steve pushes the limits of what radio can do.

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 single episode! List...

Is "faith" over "sight" an unreasonable or unrealistic way to live? Or is the unseen already so much a part of the world God made, that we have no reason to doubt even what we can't see? 

Then: Steve becomes a college founder, cafeteria worker, and PR guy, all for a bit. 

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 ha...

God tells many spiritual truths in the Bible using pictures from the natural world. Steve and Tim look at what we can learn from how things grow.

Then: Your Pro Wrestler name is the last food you ate plus your highschool mascot.

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 si...

Too soon to taste pumpkin spice? Too soon to spy Halloween decorations? Seasonal enjoyments aside, Steve and Tim talk about a different issue: rushing to tomorrow when God has us in today. 

Then: Steve educates the younger generation about The Beatles. 

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 single...

Steve and Tim get honest about the World Cup having left our shores...and a good chat about what we value ensues. 

Then: "You are here." But, where is that?

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at fa...

Teaching the Bible to kids has enormous impact...it just may take a bit before you see the seeds start to grow. Sow them anyways!

Then: who doesn't love a good pandiculation?

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our...

Steve and Tim freely share their own ignorance...with minimal embarassment. What if we were less ashamed to admit what we don't know?

Then: It's a beautiful weekend for grilling some charred chard. 

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about...

"Freedom" gets top billing this time of year in America. Christians get to celebrate that reality, whichever earthly country they find themselves in.

Then: Don't lead with "Dear That..."

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at fami...

Steve heard a thought-provoking phrase from a counselor recently. He and Tim dig into: "Feel it to heal it."

Then: Steve "heard" a perplexing sound from an antelope...and wants to share it with you.

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 single episode! Listen online and find out...

Maybe you'd call your experience "eclectic" - Steve and Tim think God works through scattered-feeling resumes and life's winding paths!

Then: "No, you first"—it's like not knowing who should go first at the red light, but with conversation...

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 single episode! Listen...

Not everyone will be a dad thesmelves, and not everyone had a good example of a father. But God still wants us to approach Him and know Him as our faithful Heavenly Father.

Then: otters inspire Steve's parenting.

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 single episode! Listen onli...

Showing hospitality is thoroughly Biblical. And there's nothing wrong with "entertaining guests" - but is that always the same thing as Biblical hospitality?

Then: Steve remains humble about his physical strength. 

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show...

Steve and Tim wonder why we so easily forget to remember. Well, God understands human nature, so He's wisely instructed us to do just that: remember. 

Then: when you take a drink of something that isn't what you expected...

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 single episode! Liste...

Kids play "make believe" by nature. Steve and Tim imagine what can happen by a certain kind of "making believe" in our faith.

Then: between Tim's overthinking and Steve's "underthinking," somewhere it all evens out.

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 single episode! Listen online and find out...

When one of life's threshholds approaches, how do we respond? Steve and Tim reflect on steps of faith when changes come.

Then: the afternoon radio hosts have a little fun with Steve and Tim in the morning.

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 single episode! Listen online and...

Enough can't be said about moms. Still, Steve and Tim give it a shot!

Then: Steve floats a dessert idea past Noah. 

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

Look around - you won't find them. Look in your Bible - you'll only get one: a perfect person. Jesus is the only one without sin, which is good news for all of us who desperately need to receive - and show others - His grace.

Then: Steve shows Tim the right kind of question for AI. 

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 e...

Steve and Tim look at the impact of everyday obedience - simply following God's heart!

Then: an ode to church coffee.

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

Christian parents lean on the verse: "train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Steve and Tim look at the influence parents - and other adults - have on kids' ongoing faith.

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...

When you think you're looking at an ending, what if God is really preparing you for a new beginning? Steve and Tim think about the daily hope from Jesus' Cross, Burial, and Empty Tomb!

Then: If the Empty Tomb of Jesus could talk...

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...

Steve and Tim reflect on their own Easter memories, how little traditions can have a lasting impact, and the significance of invitations to Church on Easter.

Then: Tim struggles to maintain middleschoolers' attention when 6-7 comes up in the Bible...

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 single epis...

Prayer isn't a wishlist, a gripe session, or a security blanket. So, what IS happening when we talk to God? Steve and Tim chat about it.

Then: what happens if the Family Life on-air hosts get together for game night?

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 single epis...

You might not picture a man being ready to open up about his feelings and emotions—why is that? Steve and Tim talk about the emotional work that men have cut out for them. 

Then: answered prayers in breakfast terms, and Steve remembers bananas.

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...

How do Christians process and respond to global turmoil? Steve and Tim look at Gospel hope, especially as we approach Easter.

Then: Steve recounts a story from his first days of walking with Jesus!

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more...

It's never too late—for a lot of things, but namely: for all of the good that God can still do in a life!

Then: Tim forgets to proudly display some very important artwork...

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 single episode! Listen online and find ou...

Sometimes, having to let go - whether we choose it or not - means there's a new opportunity to grow.

Then: Steve and Tim contrive their own Olympics...in the name of free food. 

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more...

There's a place for celebrating champions, but it's dangerous when we forget: we all share the same, broken human nature. Steve and Tim discuss respecting Christian leaders without putting any person on a pedestal.

Then: Birds, no need to bless Steve. You've blessed him enough already.

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...

Expectations, listening, understanding...Steve and Tim talk about communication in a relationship.

Then: Did you mean to send this to us?

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

Like a winter-weary person looking to Punxsutawney Phil's prediction, sometimes we ask God, "how much longer?" Steve and Tim talk about the life-seasons you wish would hurry up...when God might have different plans.

Then: Steve's not impressed with decaf's origin 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, subscribe today, so you don’t mis...

What's the difference between "spending" and "investing"? Steve and Tim talk about how we think about what we steward, especially when it comes to our time.

Then: just HOW afraid someone can be of a needle...

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 single episode! Listen online and find...

It shouldn't shock a Christian: not everything in life is about you! Steve and Tim discuss when what you get doesn't stop with you—it gets passed on for someone else's good.

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at fam...

Steve and Tim look at a lifestyle of committed (not perfect) engagement with God's Word, while the year is still young!

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 single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.