Morning Light

Morning Light

Jeff Coleman and Debra Pinkerton help start your weekday mornings with faith and hope.

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    3 seasons

    Jeff Coleman and Debra Pinkerton help start your weekday mornings with faith and hope.

  • Stage Four Cancer Faith | Brain Rot and 6-7

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about the phrase of the year according to Dictionary.com - "6-7". Debra talks with pancreatic cancer patient Greg Davis about his cancer journey and how it strengthened his faith. And Ryan Bomberger, co-founder of Radiance Foundation, shares about his prostat...

  • Supporting Healthcare in Afghanistan | Debating Race vs Culture

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss race and identity, where in a recent survey a third of Americans think race should be excluded from the upcoming 2030 census. Debra talks with Dr. Rick Manning, CEO of Be Team International, about their hospital in Afghanistan, and his recent trip where he...

  • Nigerian Genocide: Frontline Report | End-of-Life Hope Through Hospice

    Dr. Adeolu F. Olanrewaju from Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association, gives a frontline update on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. November is national hospice & palliative care month. Dr. Jack L. Wright, a Retired Family & Hospice Physician, shares about end of life care. And Hospice ...

  • Who's Missing on Election Day? | Feeding Neighbors

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss the election today, and how your vote matters even in seemingly smaller elections. Bryan Smith, Executive Director for Lebanon County Christian Ministries, talks with Debra about how they share the love of Jesus through food, shelter & connections.

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  • Mercy After Hurricane Melissa | Accounting Beyond Borders

    Caleb Gibbs, a missionary with ABWE gives a report on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa that hit Jamaica. Debra talks with Courtney Weaver, Founder of Accounting Beyond Borders about their ministry. And Dave and Tandi Rowe, Directors of Promise Ranch Ministries talk about their mistily, and how ...

  • Top Fears of '25 | Fall Back Time Change

    Jeff and The Morning Light Panel discuss fear and anxiety, and how we can overcome them. Christian counselor, Ryan Bailey from the 1st Principle Group, talks with Debra about the time change and some things we can do to help battle seasonal affective disorder. And Dr. Richard Rayner from Aspire H...

  • All Eyes On China | Jubilee Prison Ministries

    Jeff speaks with Anita Chang, Director Of Global Missions for China Aid, about how their organization advocates for religious freedom in China. CEO of Jubilee Ministries, Ryan Newswanger, talks with Debra about their ministry to prison inmates. And Michael Clancy, a former aftercare student of Ju...

  • From Prison to the Pulpit | Jewel Thieves, AI Cheating, and Sports Betting

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about cheating and what it looks like to have honor. Pastor David Smith from Bethel Bible Fellowship Church in Emmaus, shares his faith journey and how time in prison helped him get on the right path. He also shares about his new show on Lighthouse TV that's ...

  • Stepping Up in Shutdown Uncertainty | The Promise Players

    Morning Light Panel discusses the government's role verses the churches role in taking care of people dealing with food scarcity. Tim Strawser, Vice President & Co-Director of The Promise Players and actor Lanny Millette share about the Promise Players and their upcoming show "Casting Swine befor...

  • Lights On for Halloween? | Operation Shoebox '25 is Underway

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss Halloween, and if it feels like it's getting to scary, or if it's just another opportunity to be neighborly. Luisa Rodriguez, Operation Christmas Child coordinator for Harrisburg 1st Assembly, talks about packing shoeboxes for kids around the world, with S...

  • Breast Cancer Alliance; The Addiction of Social Media

    The Morning Light panel discusses social media, and its addictiveness. Debra talks with Samantha Logsdon, President of Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance about their ministry for people who are battling breast cancer. And breast cancer survivor, Laurie Correale, shares her story.

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  • Pew: Faith vs Culture? | John Wetzel and Cynthia Lyons Faith Journeys

    The Morning Light Panel takes a deeper look at where the fault lines lie between faith and culture—whether in politics, media, or education—and what it means for Christians to live differently. Plus, Debra sits down with John Wetzel and Cynthia Lyons as they share how their personal struggles and...

  • Social Media's Influence on Contentment; Managing Our Time

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss social media and the influence it can have on our lives. Jessica Meade, Clinical Director at Foundations Christian Counseling, talks with Debra about time management. And the conversation continues with Ryan Bailey, fro the 1st Principle Group.

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  • What Could Be Wrong With “A-I Jesus”?; Christmastime at CLA

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss A-I apps that make it feel like you are talking to Jesus, or other people in the Bible. Dan Baker, Dramatic Arts Pastor for Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill, joins Debra and Talks about their upcoming Christmas performance.

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  • York County's Spiritual First Responders; Keystone Family Alliance

    The Morning Light Panel reflects on the recent police shootings in York County, PA. Executive Director of Keystone Family Alliance, Vince Smith, talks with Debra about their ministry that is helping orphans and vulnerable children. And Abby Flanders from West Shore Free Church, share.s about thei...

  • Christians In Gaza After the War

    Pastor Hanna Massad gives a report on the Christian Mission to Gaza after the cease-fire. David Kieffer, President of Faithful Give talks about their upcoming fundraiser where people can support Christian non-profits in Lancaster County, PA. And the Founder and Director of Accounting Beyond Borde...

  • Faith Journey After Being Amish; Confronting Suicide in Young Men

    The Morning Light Panel discuss suicide rates that are on the rise, especially among young men.
    Debra talks with David Lapp about his life as a Christian after leaving the Amish community. And Sheryl Light, with Moms In Prayer International, shares her faith journey.

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  • Overcoming Evil: Lessons from 16th Street Baptist Church

    In a special edition of Morning Light, Jeff travels to Birmingham Alabama and talks with survivors of the 16th St. Baptist Church bombing that happened in 1963. Dr. Carolyn McKinstry and Lisa McNair share their experiences, and reflect on the power of forgiveness.

    Original airdate: October 14, 2025

  • The Hostages in Gaza Are Free

    Debra and the Morning Light Panel reflect on the hostages released from Gaza, and the hopeful future of Israel and the region. Chris Katulka, VP Of North American Ministries for The Friends Of Israel Gospel Ministry, reacted to the news of the peace deal and the hostage release.

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  • The Prince of Preachers; Saluting Those That Serve

    Debra and the Morning Light Panel discuss service of all kinds, as they reflect on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Navy and Marine Corps. Jeff takes us on a PA Faith Trail with historian Jillian Patricia Pirtle, who talks about the life of hymn composer Dr. Charles A Tindley from Phi...

  • Religious Revival in America?; Saving Rural Churches

    Debra and the Morning Light Panel discuss religious revival in the US, after the death of Charlie Kirk. And Jeff sits down with Pastor TJ Freeman, of Christ Church in Wellsboro, about the need that rural towns have for churches in their communities.

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  • Finding Contentment and not Jealousy; Faith Journeys

    The Morning Light Panel discusses the 10 Commandments and how most people agree with some of them, but others not so much like jealousy. Paleobiochemist Dr. Brian Thomas tells Debra about how he came to Christ and began to study the origins of the Earth. And CEO of Jubilee Ministries, Ryan Newswa...

  • Light in America’s Murder Capital; Redemption After Human Trafficking

    Rep. Ronnie Crudup, Jr. talks with Jeff about how his home city of Jackson MS is the murder capital of the United States, and how a rec center that he founded is helping to keep kids safe. Brad Ortenzi, Eastern USA Regional Director of Zoe International shares how they are working to prevent, re...