Rise Up

Rise Up

Steve & Tim from the Rise Up morning show on Family Life, with conversation to make you laugh, think and live better for Jesus.

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238 Rise Up: Thanks, Pastor

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 familylife.org.

00:12:36
Sep 26, 2026 5:0 AM
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237 Rise Up: Someone Else Will

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

00:11:37
Sep 19, 2026 5:0 AM
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236 Rise Up: Never Forget

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.

00:09:16
Sep 12, 2026 5:0 AM
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235 Rise Up: Summer Into Fall

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 don’t miss a single episode! Listen online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

00:10:22
Sep 5, 2026 5:0 AM
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234 Rise Up: Every Passing, A Legacy

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 out more about our show at familylife.org.

00:11:45
Aug 29, 2026 5:0 AM
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233 Rise Up: Honest About Back To School

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

00:10:40
Aug 22, 2026 5:0 AM
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232 Rise Up: Faith vs. Sight

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 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.

00:12:04
Aug 15, 2026 5:0 AM
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231 Rise Up: Growing Into

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

00:12:17
Aug 8, 2026 5:0 AM
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230 Rise Up: "Summerween"?

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

00:11:41
Aug 1, 2026 5:0 AM
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229 Rise Up: Do We Miss Soccer?

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 familylife.org.

00:10:40
Jul 25, 2026 5:0 AM
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228 Rise Up: Kids Ministry

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 show at familylife.org.

00:09:45
Jul 18, 2026 5:0 AM
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227 Rise Up: "Sorry, what?"

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 our show at familylife.org.

00:11:36
Jul 4, 2026 5:0 AM
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226 Rise Up: Freedom, "250," and the Christian

"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 familylife.org.

00:09:42
Jun 27, 2026 5:0 AM
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225 Rise Up: Feel It to Heal It?

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 more about our show at familylife.org.

00:12:27
Jun 20, 2026 5:0 AM
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224 Rise Up: Career Path, or God's Plan?

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 online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

00:11:50
Jun 13, 2026 5:0 AM
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223 Rise Up: A Father's Love

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 online and find out more about our show at familylife.org.

00:11:47
Jun 6, 2026 5:0 AM
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222 Rise Up: Entertaining, or Hospitality?

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 at familylife.org.

00:09:55
May 30, 2026 5:0 AM
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221 Rise Up: Remember

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

00:08:24
May 23, 2026 5:0 AM
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220 Rise Up: Make Believe

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 more about our show at familylife.org.

00:12:48
May 16, 2026 5:0 AM
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219: Life's "Nexts"

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 find out more about our show at familylife.org.

00:12:15
May 9, 2026 5:0 AM
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218: Shout Out to Moms

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.

00:11:47
May 2, 2026 5:0 AM
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217 Rise Up: Imperfect Us

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 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.

00:12:12
Apr 25, 2026 5:0 AM
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216 Rise Up: Your Influence Matters!

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.

00:09:11
Apr 18, 2026 5:0 AM
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215 Rise Up: Train Up A Child

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

00:12:24
Apr 11, 2026 5:0 AM
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214 Rise Up: But Sunday's Coming...

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

00:10:51
Apr 4, 2026 5:0 AM
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