Family Life Mornings

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 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.   

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, 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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, 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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 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.   

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, 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.   

Sometimes, time away might be just what's needed. And many times, what we really need is closer than we think! Then: Tim thinks your problem is you've never whipper-snipped. 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.   

It's a word at the core of our identity as Americans—and as Christians. But what if the real meaning of "freedom" gets a little lost on us sometimes? Then: Unless we convince him, Steve will keep trashing scorpion clips. 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.   

You looked forward to it, the day came, and then it went... After a big celebration, a vacation, a life transition, etc. we have to find a healthy way to move in to what's next. Then: When you have pantaloons, there's no time to waste. 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.   

There are at least as many ways to worship God as there are...flavors of ice cream? Steve and Tim talk about preferences and truth at Church AND at the ice cream stand. Then: Steve's vow of silence is impressive. 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.   

Dads wear a lot of hats—maybe actual hats, but responsibilities, too. In honor of Father's Day, Steve and Tim think about what a dad does. Then: hold on to your beards, French dads. 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.   

We're smack dab in the middle of the longest days of the year! So, how are we using the time? Steve and Tim talk about the time God gives us. Then: Rise Up P.I. is on the case. 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.   

When hitting the road on vacation, do you keep it familiar or take the road less traveled? Steve and Tim talk about what the unfamiliar can offer! Then: the hidden collective of vanilla ice cream lovers that outnumbers us all. 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.   

God's Spirit lives within every genuine believer in Christ. Steve and Tim talk about discerning the “promptings” of the Holy Spirit. Then: Zarfs inspire a corrugated cardboard haiku. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

None of us would be here without her... Mom. Steve and Tim talk about the memories and current influences of "Mom." Then: Tim learns what a collect call is. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

For some it's like changing clothes; for others, it means uprooting a life. Steve and Tim talk about moving. Then: Things toddlers say "wrong" that are so cute, you wish they'd never say it right. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

In the words of John Wayne, "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." In addition to being the only episode where they've quoted John Wayne, Steve and Tim talk about a fruit of the Spirit: peace! Then: "I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days..." Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

When God shows you how He can take something bad and use it for good...while you're watching a kids show?? Inspired by Bluey, Steve and Tim look at how God works! Then: Our pets' most Christlike traits... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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 it's been years, or only a few months, but there could be a relationship you feel it's time to invest in once again. Steve and Tim talk about picking up where you left off with a friend. Then: Is crust a necessary evil? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Life is full of things we may not like, but what do we do with them? Steve and Tim chat about it before tax day! Then: Would you vote for Arnie?...and other fake presidential candidate names. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Should we make a bigger deal of this holiday? Steve and Tim take a look at the number one day of the year for Christians. Then: get that St. Bernard a C-PUP... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

World events, election years and struggling economies can threaten your peace—even though they don't have to.  Steve and Tim try to point to the hope we have in the face of it all. Then: part of the Easter story, from the perspective of the Crown of Thorns... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Steve watched his first ever Star Wars movie. Ever.  Steve and Tim chat about the perspective of trying something new... whether it's your cup of tea or not... Then: Steve displays even more movie cred. Here's the prayer of St. Patrick that you heard in this episode: "Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger." Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Sometimes two people meet, and they just know there's a deeper connection. Steve and Tim are talking about those friendships that just seem different. Then: There are strong feelings about mixing cereals. Wait till you meet Stacey. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Ever look forward so much to what's coming, that you missed what was in front of you?  Steve and Tim talk about being present in the moment and having a good understanding of what Christians "look forward to." Then: a lot of things are normal in church that would be weird anywhere else... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Plenty of memories can be made for free. Steve and Tim are reminiscing about the fun that parents make for kids without getting spendy. Then: why are there so many good dog movies? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Can you recall the best advice you've ever been given? Steve and Tim bring to the table some of the best wisdom that's ever been passed their way. Then: what do you have that's STILL in the box? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

“It was the perfect evening…” Or very much not. In this episode, Steve and Tim recount some dates gone wrong… Then: does Tim have the figs from the Bible? Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

How can a Christian love people in the way that Jesus does: in truth, yet without condemnation? Steve and Tim broach the sometimes touchy topic. Then: everybody has a dish they detest washing... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Steve and Tim love breakfast. This is the episode where they talk about that. Then: the power of One Word Prayers... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

The Bible has so much to say about the wisdom that can only come with age. Steve and Tim discuss learning from those who have gone before us in the faith. Then: the smelly history of purple... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

January can be gray and bleak. Steve and Tim talk about bright perspectives for the sometimes-dull months! Then: the people who DON'T sleep with a bed sheet. We found them. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & 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.   

Steve & Tim each make three predictions for the upcoming year. In December, we'll look back and see how close they each got! Then: Steve is sounding a little sus... Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.   

When 2022 was ending, Steve, Terese & Tim each made three predictions for 2023. One year later, we're opening the podcast time capsule to see what came true! Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.   

Every week, Steve, Terese and Tim chat about fun and faith on the Rise Up podcast. With this milestone, they each share a favorite moment from the past 100 episodes. Then: Christmas makes us do weird things. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.   

When you think back on holidays past, what do you remember most? Steve, Terese and Tim share some of their favorite traditions from childhood. Then: Christmas trees that are disqualified from reality. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.   

The darkness of night can be filled with uncertainty. It's when our mind races with “Oh, no” and “What if?” Steve, Terese and Tim share what keeps them up at night. Then: nothing spreads Christmas cheer like Terese's holiday spreadsheets. Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.   

It's important to gather with a local church. To worship, serve, fellowship and learn. While Tim finishes up paternity leave, Steve and Terese share what they have learned at church recently. And, imagine a birthday party, but without the guest of honor! Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.   

It might be the blending of families. It might be a change of priorities. Steve, Terese and Tim talk about how to navigate the holidays with new traditions. Plus: A delicious way to use your turkey leftovers! Rise Up is a morning radio show hosted by Steve, Terese & Tim, on Family Life, a network of stations across New York and Pennsylvania. Our podcast is a weekly conversation that will help you think and grow in your faith. 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.