Direct Line
Direct Line Danville is a weekly radio show from Danville, Illinois, looking at the events of our world and our community through the lens of faith. Second Church, Greg Taylor and Stephanie Spangler invite you to join us with a new episode every Wednesday!
Episodes
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie visit with Jeremy Stimac from Valley Deep Counseling and Celebrate Recovery at Second Church. Jeremy shared about why counseling is so important. They also discussed Stephanie‘s unwelcome surprise on Tuesday evening and Greg‘s experience on Sunday morning at a small church in Shelby County!
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Direct Line lives on! Now hosted by Serve Together Vermilion County, Direct Line radio features Terry and Molly Goodwin for the entire show this week! Direct Line thanks you for your faithful support as the new year begins!
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On the final show of 2025, Greg and Stephanie looked back at what was memorable this year and left a lasting impact. Thanks to Second Church for hosting DL through the years! Happy New Year!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg welcomed Miles Clark and Kim Corley for the annual DL Christmas Show. Get better Stephanie! DL was all things Christmas, including the annual GT Christmas quiz. Check it out!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Phil Gioja from Center Street Productions to talk about the importance of video storytelling. Phil also brought Wendy Lambert from Step Recovery, who shared her story as part of the Road to Recovery video series that is launching soon! Check it out!
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This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Rob Witzel, local author, for an important conversation about books and the blessing they are to others. Greg and Steph also talked about the Charlie Brown Christmas story, which hit the air 60 years ago this week, and the life and legacy of Wade Bryant. Check it out!
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Greg and Steph welcomed Tracy Thomas to Direct Line radio this week for Worldview Wednesday! Check it out!
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Greg and Stephanie welcomed Darrell Paddock, Benjamin Smith, and Greg‘s wife Marla, to Direct Line radio this week for our annual Thanksgiving show! Ben shared about his recent hike of the Grand Canyon as a fundraiser on behalf of kidney donor athletes. The annual Thanksgiving quiz was enjoyed by all. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcome back Ben Humrichous from Illinois Basketball! They enjoyed a vibrant discussion about basketball, Faith, life, and Ben‘s upcoming marriage at the end of the year. Check out direct line radio this week!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Bean Hohn and Ryan Sowers for an important conversation about Marilyn's Village in Covington. Greg, Steph and Bean also talked about the importance of Veteran's Day, how humbling pickleball can be, the challenge of missing loved ones who have gone before us, and much more! Check it out!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcome back Chris Lawler from Catlin Church of Christ. The trio of discussed many things, including, should Christians celebrate Halloween, why church’s needs security teams, and how to shop inconspicuously. Check it out!
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Greg and Stephanie welcomed back Mary Rothwell and Kim Corley to Direct Line radio this week. Mary talked about her experience hiking the Camino pilgrimage Trail in Spain! Kim shared about her experience in Spain as well. Stephanie also talked about her hospice experience on Friday and Greg shared his experience being back at Second Church on Sunday, as well as the importance of religious liberty and freedom in 2025. Check it out!
This week on Direct Line radio, Stephanie and Greg welcomed back Tracy Thomas for Worldview Wednesday! The trio discussed a troubling trend of a senior exodus from the local church, President Trump's personal concern about eternity, and so much more!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Stephanie and Greg welcomed Terri Davis from the Danville Women's Care Clinic for a conversation about the upcoming Walk for Life that is scheduled for 9am this Saturday in Lincoln Park! Men, women, and families will gather to celebrate the gift of life. Every life matters! Check out the full episode for more information.
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie visited with Jacqueline Lacy and Lucy Overlander from the Vermillion County State's Attorney office. October is domestic violence awareness month and we have a great opportunity as a community to be different makers on this journey! Please consider donating to their supply drive. As always, thank you for your support of Direct Line radio!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed local attorney, Bethany Hager, back to the show. The trio discussed the importance of a will, Sunday's service at Second Church focusing on forgiveness, the importance of the cultural moment we are in, and celebrated Stephanie's birthday one day early!
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Greg and Stephanie welcomed Tracy Thomas to Direct Line radio this week for Worldview Wednesday. The trio discussed the legacy of Rich Mullins, the impact of the Charlie Kirk memorial service, a couple of book recommendations and so much more! Check it out!
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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Bean Hohn, one of our faithful Direct Line sponsors. Most of the show we discussed the life and impact of Charlie Kirk and why so many are struggling with his assassination. We also received an update on Marilyns Village, the Harvest of Talents, and the untimely death of Rich Mullins 28 years ago on Friday. Give it a listen. And give them your feedback!
This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcome back their good friends, Ben Smith and Darrell Paddock. Ben talks about his upcoming fundraising hike in the Grand Canyon to help support kidney donation, and Darrell talks about his recent family trip to Scotland. The quartet also remember 9-11, which happened 24 years ago tomorrow. There’s even talk about belly buttons. Check it out!
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...This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Tia Awodeha and Precious McFarland for an important conversation about mother/daughter relationships. Tia is hosting an event at the Danville Family Learning Center on Saturday, September 13th, for mothers and daughters. Consider attending! Greg and Stephanie also talked about Greg‘s memorable final Sunday on staff at Second Church. Check it out!
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