Morning Light
Jeff Coleman and Debra Pinkerton help start your weekday mornings with faith and hope.
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"Spring's Unfolding Days" - A Morning Light Special Chalk Talk
Elva Hurst creates one of her chalk artworks for Easter for the full show. And Jeff and Debra preview the upcoming movie about her life called "Elva: Art of Redemption"
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Morning Light at the Movies: "A Great Awakening"
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss George Whitefield and the Great Awakening movement in America during the 1700s. Debra previews the new movie by Sight & Sound called "A Great Awakening" and interviews the lead actor who plays George Whitefield, Jonathan Blair.
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Where Was Jesus Buried?; Leadership Performance vs Character
Jeff and an all High School Morning Light Panel discuss what makes a good leader. Debra talks with Dr. Jeremiah Johnston about the evidence of the location of where Jesus was crucified and buried.
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Students from Harrisburg Christian School: Kevin Gilmore, Kashi Th... -
Student Panel on Cross-Gen Friendship; Bible 2 School’s Impact
Jeff and an all High School Morning Light Panel discuss making friends, and how even though we are more connected with modern social technology, many people are more lonely than ever. Kori Pennypacker, Chief Executive Officer of Bible2School, talks with Debra about how they share the Bible with k...
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How Teens Get Their News; City On The Hill
Jeff and an all High School Morning Light Panel discuss where the younger generation is getting its news and information from, and how to filter and engage with it. Caleb Steindel, Communications Coordinator with the PA Family Institute, talks about the City on the Hill program where high school ...
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Meta, Google & Parental Responsibility; Singing the Gospel Through Brain Injury
The Morning Light Panel discusses technology addiction, and how screens are negatively affecting young people. Singer Songwriter Cristabelle Braden, suffered a brain injury and is the founder of Hope Survives, and helps others to find hope and community after suffering a brain injury.
Morning Li...
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The Archaeology of Crucifixion; Going Deeper with Sports
Jeff and he Morning Light Panel discuss sports, and the question if young people can be pointed to something deeper by participating in team sports. Henry Smith, from the Associates for Biblical Research, talks with Debra about the crucifixion of Jesus. And Archaeologist, Dr. Scott Stripling, sha...
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Cultural Collision; Serving the Inner City
The Morning Light Panel discusses wright and wrong, and depending on where you are from and what party you are affiliated with, your sense of morality on certain issues can differ drastically. Ben Countz from Wildheart Ministries shares about their ministry to inner city Harrisburg.
Morning Ligh...
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Inside Iran's Notorious Prison: A Survivor Speaks | Hope for Peru
Jeff talks with Sara Akhavan, an Iranian Christian who was imprisoned, about her experience and conversion from Islam to Christianity. And Joe Connor, from Elam Ministries, shares about the growing numbers of Christians in Iran. Missionaries Steve & Debi Douglas join Debra from Peru to talk about...
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A Family's Down Syndrome Journey; Gen Z's War on Porn
The Morning Light Panel discuss the younger generations and new survey that says they support making porn harder to access. March 21 is World Down syndrome Day, and Stephanie Hubach and her son Tim join Debra to talk about how their family's journey.
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Center For Champions; Price Tags On Life
Jeff and The Morning Light Panel discuss the the rise of online betting and gambling. Debra talks with Jeff Bruce, Executive Director of Center For Champions about their ministry. And Scott Burkholder, a mentor with Center For Champions, and his mentee, KJ Gore, talk about their experience at the...
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Crisis in Cuba; Evidence for the Life and Ministry of Jesus
Cuba is in crisis, but hope is still alive. Jeff goes live with Hernan Restrepo from Christianity Today to talk about how the Church is stepping up in Cuba's time of need. Then, Debra sits down with Henry Smith from ABR and Dr. Craig Evans from The Bible Seminary to discuss the archeological evid...
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Previewing "He Calls Me Daughter"
Jeff and The Morning Light Panel discuss the relationship of fathers and daughters, and how the lack of a father in a young girls life can have an impact. Debra talks with the director of "He Calls Me Daughter" a documentary about how women heal from absent or broken relationships with their eart...
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Can War Ever Be Just? | Alex Kocman's New Book on First Loves
The Morning Light Panel talks about how Christians think about war and conflicts, and how faith can shape opinions about fighting for our country. Sarah Stanley, Director Of Advancement for Morning Star, shares how they are serving women with unplanned pregnancies. Frequent Morning Light Panelist...
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Helping to End Human Trafficking; Online Gambling About War
The Morning Light Panel discusses online bets taken about almost everything, including when bombs are dropped during war. Debra talks with Amy Thurston and Lois Matarazzi from Hope Inspire Love, about their ministry to helping victims of human trafficking.
Morning Light Panelists include:
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A-I Fakes and Real War; Meeting the Historical Jesus
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss the latest conflicts around the world, and the A-I generated content that is being shared that people think is real. Debra begins a series on the life of Jesus, leading up to Easter. Henry Smith and Archaeologist Bryan Windle from the Associates for Biblic...
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Armies Of Compassion; Living with Multiple Sclerosis
The Morning Light Panel discusses the Christian response to wars in history, including the longtime role of the Red Cross. March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and Debra talks with Dr. Wright about the condition, and then talks with Holly Beth Stout, who was diagnosed with MS 9 years ago....
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Luke5's Extraordinary Mission; War in the Age of Call of Duty
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss the latest technology with remote warfare, and how this generation that has grown up with video games that simulate war have a separation physically and emotionally from the battlefield. Liv Yoder, Central PA Chapter Director for Luke 5 Adventures shares a...
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Trials of Faith in Ukraine
In a special interview, Jeff sits down with Pastor Mark Sergeev of Ecclesia Church in Kyiv Ukraine, whose house was destroyed and church raided during the war with Russia. Debra talks with Nathan Hammond, who has made 7 trips to Ukraine to help with delivering aid and supplies to people in need. ...
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Behind the Veil: Inside Iran; Fighting the Lies of Human Traffickers
In our continued coverage of the war in Iran and Israel, Former British professional soccer player, Joe Conner, shares about Elam Ministries is sharing the Gospel with the underground church in Iran. Debra talks with Lisa Weigard about Sparrow Place, an organization that is helping to stop human ...
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Iranian Exile’s Message to Christians; Ministries Joining Forces in Central PA
Dr. Ed Selah, from Icnet TV, shares about what life was like like in Iran before the Islamic revolution of 1979, and shares his story of living there and then emigrating to America. And Ryan Newswanger, CEO of Jubilee Ministries and Susan Blouch, Executive Director of Lebanon Rescue Mission, shar...
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David Nasser's Iranian American Journey; Promise Players
Jeff talks with national author and speaker, David Nasser, about his experience as an Iranian immigrant to the US after the revolution of 1979. Lanny Millette and Dorothy Smith from The Promise Players share with Debra about their community theater group, and their current play - Simons Says: The...
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SPECIAL IRAN COVERAGE: Live from Tel Aviv
Jeff is joined by with CBN Jerusalem correspondent, Chris Mitchell who talks about the recent US-Israel Iran attacks. Debra is joined with Uri Shacham, Deputy Director & Chief Of Staff of Magen David Adom, and shares about their emergency services that they have been providing in Israel in the bo...