Morning Light
Jeff Coleman and Debra Pinkerton help start your weekday mornings with faith and hope.
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Eyewitness to Courage: Remembering 9/11
In a special Morning Light, Jeff and Debra reflect on September 11. Brigadier General John Teichert [ret] shares his experience of being in the Air Force on that day, and talks about his hope for the country today and the future. Debra talks with pilot Ray Hurst, who was flying over New York City...
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Saving Life Is a Miracle; Generational Amnesia After 9/11
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss The generation of people born after the events of 9/11. Leona Rega, Executive Director of Human Life Services, shares with Debra about their mission. And Ryan Bomberger is the keynote speaker for the upcoming banquet supporting Human Life Services, and sha...
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Taste of the Nations; The Internet Native Generation and Porn
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss a new Barna study that looks at the different generational views on pornography. Diane Wolf, Executive Director of Hope Within Ministries, shares about their mission. And John Dizon, a chef and volunteer makes a Cuban dish that is one of the flavors of the...
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Does Racial Reconciliation Matter? Promise Ranch Ministries
The Morning Light Panel discusses diversity in people attending church. Should it be something to strive for? Dave and Tandi Rowe, Founders of Promise Ranch Ministries, share with Debra about their camps with horses and other animals. And Kaylee Dressler talks about what it was like when she went...
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New Database From Church Abuse Survivors; Fall Fest with Conrad Fisher
The Morning Light Panel discusses a new database of Protestant church leaders accused of sexual abuse, created by abuse survivors. Debra talks with Bill Klees, Executive Director of Woodcrest Retreat about their camps and about their upcoming Fall fest. And singer, songwriter Conrad Fisher perfor...
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Hope Inspire Love; Fear From A-I
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss the fear of A-I. Amy Thurston Founder & CEO of Hope Inspire Love, and Jenn Fasick, Director Of Outreach for She's Somebody's Daughter share with Debra about their ministry and how they are merging organizations. And volunteer Anne Marie Haus shares about t...
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Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts; Betting on the Prediction Markets
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about online gambling and the prediction markets. Debra talks with Kevin Goss, Executive Director for the Lancaster Academy for the Performing arts about their upcoming performances. And Elizabeth Richey performs a song from their upcoming cabaret.
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What Are We Afraid Of?; Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The Morning Light Panel discusses the examples of fear demonstrated by world leaders and contrast with faith in God. Dr. Jack L. Wright talks with Debra about the symptoms and treatments of prostate cancer. And Jim McNaney, a prostate cancer survivor, shares his story.
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Living Strong after Cancer; Who Do We Trust?
The Morning Light Panel discusses a recent Barna poll on trust, which shows small churches score higher than mega churches and celebrity pastors. Linda Kerstetter, Wellness and Healthy Living Director for the Friendship YMCA in Harrisburg, talks about the LiveStrong program for people affected by...
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Grace in the Fog of Dementia; Serving the Homeless in Lancaster
Jeff talks with Host of State of Independence, Joe Watkins, about his very personal journey taking care of his wife as she suffers from dementia. Debra is joined by Matt Clement from Water Street Mission, and talks about how they help care for the homeless in Lancaster county.
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North Star Initiative; Are Christians Too Judgmental?
The Morning Light Panel discusses the question, are Christians too judgmental? Debra talks with Melinda Clark, CEO of North Star Initiative, about their mission to restore women after sex trafficking.
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Cynthia Lyons - Educator & Community Leader
Jenn Eckard - Com... -
Dolly Parton Dead at 80; Sex Trafficking Victim Thrives with Sparrow Place
Country music icon Dolly Parton’s death puts a deeply personal question in the spotlight: how does faith shape the way we face aging and death? A new study suggests that strong belief in an afterlife, prayer, church attendance, and a secure view of God may help reduce death anxiety. Your Morning ...
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Drinking Alcohol Trending Down; Cycling and Building Character
The Morning Light Panel discusses a recent study that shows alcohol consumption is trending down, especially among younger generations. Debra talks with Lee DeRemer, Director of LifeCycles, about their cycling ministry. And riders Lili Troyer and Elijah Wernershare about their experience riding w...
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Desperation Rising in Morocco; Veritas Academy
Jeff talks with Christianity Today Correspondent, Hernán Restrepo, about the ongoing migration crisis happening between Morocco and Spain. Debra talks with Principal of Veritas Academy, Dr. Dan Spanjer, about Christian schooling. And Marci Howell, former homeschool mom and an education consultant...
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The Back to School Scaries; Lifting Up Lebanon City
Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but for many children and parents, it also brings anxiety and fear. How can families help children recognize danger without becoming overwhelmed by it? Plus, learn how True Life Youth Ministries is creating safe, Christ-centered spaces for young people ...
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Moms In Prayer; Facing Loneliness At Home
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about the young and the old generations that are staying at home for different reasons, not interacting with other people. Debra talks with Sue Forry, Regional Coordinator with Moms In Prayer International, about how they connect with women and gather for pra...
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Decoding America's True Story; Kenbook Bible Camp
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about how we continue tell America's story. Debra talks with John Courchesne, Development Director for Kenbrook Bible Camp & Retreat Center about their camp. And Dad Camp PA Facilitator, Garret Barbush talks about their program for dads and sons.
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Afghanistan: 5 Years Later; The Good News Club
The Morning Light Panel reflects on Afghanistan, and 5 years after the US pulled out of the country and the Taliban took over. Debra talks with Brooke Morrison, Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship Of Dauphin County, about the Good News Club in elementary schools. And volunteer with CEF Dauphi...
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Triumph Over Tragedy: The Norina Bentzel Story
February 2, 2001 a man named William Michael Stankowicz attacked North Hopewell / Winterstown Elementary School with a machete, injuring students and staff. The principal, Norina Bentzel, confronted the attacker, was badly hurt, and ultimately stopped him and saved lives. She shares her story fro...
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Freedom To Believe
In a special 1-hour show, Jeff and Debra celebrate America's 250th by discussing the freedom we have to believe in God or any other religion. Special guests explore the faith of George Washington, give a preview of the new movie Young Washington, share about honoring D-Day veterans in Normandy, a...
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America 250 - A Morning Light Special Chalk Talk
Elva Hurst debuts a special chalk artwork for America's 250th.
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Mercy Is More Powerful Than Murder - In The Wake of Linda Stoltzfoos
June 21, 2020, 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos vanishes from her quiet Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Less than a month later, Justo Smoker is arrested in connection with her kidnapping and murder. Today, Debra sits down with Smoker's brother-in-law and niece as they share their ...
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Peter Cameron Scott's African Dream - A Morning Light Special
Jeff follows in the footsteps of Peter Cameron Scott, who in the 1800s felt called to be a missionary to Africa, and founded the Africa Inland Mission. Jeff travels from Philadelphia where the ministry started, to Kenya where Peter Scott preached the Gospel to the different tribes, and along the ...