Debra and the Morning Light Panel discuss vacations and rest. Retired Brigadier General John Teichert talks with Jeff about his faith and his new book I God I Trust.

Morning Light Panelists include:
Pastor Dave Biser - CrossPoint Church | Harrisburg
Michelle Keadle-Taylor - Residential Program D...

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...

Debra and the Morning Light Panel talk about a new survey that says pro athletes have more influence than professional faith leaders. Jeff travels to Erie PA ant talks with Tad & Kit Jakes, to learn about Harvest 912, a veteran outreach program that provides shoes.

Morning Light Panelists inclu...

Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about work-life balance, and how the pursuit of better living has come at the cost of family. Jess Zimmerman, Performing Artist at the Mount Gretna Bible Festival, talks with Debra abut their upcoming event.

Morning Light Panelists include:
Cynthia Lyons - E...

Jeff talks with Jack Panyard, Senior News Writer from Christianity Today about the Ebola outbreak in Congo. Debra talks with Brian Yeich, regional partnership manager with MobilePack, and also Pastor George Spangler of Turning Point Church in Mechanicsburg, about how they package and send food to...

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...

Elva Hurst debuts a special chalk artwork for America's 250th.

The Morning Light Panel discuss what our economic freedom is for, and how Gen-Z is chasing more purpose than money. Debra talks with the founder of SWAN, Diana Vuolo, about their music program for kids that have incarcerated parents. And 8th grader Logan Wells performs "Glacier Majesty" on the pi...

The Morning Light Panel discusses the Declaration of Independence and if its contents still hold up to today. Andy Bachert, Chief Operating Officer of Friends In Action International
Betty Nissley, Team Coordinator, talk with Debra about how they are bridging culture & community with the Gospel i...

Jeff talks with Steph Hubach about how the world views disability and Down Syndrome, and the trend of aborting children with a Downs diagnosis. Debra talks with international motivational speaker Nick Vujicic about his ministry and a new documentary about his life.

Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about Gen-Z and church, and the ongoing generational trends with church and seeking God. Chris Pushaw, President of the Pro-Life Union Of Greater Philadelphia, talks with Debra about how they support women who are pregnant and are thinking about abortion.

M...

The Morning Light Panel discuss America 250, and reflects on the last time there was a big America celebration in 1976. Co-Founders Jon Bomberger and Khary Lane of Eden Village in Harrisburg, share about their mission that is creating a secure tiny-Home community for the unhoused.

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The Morning Light Panel discusses what shows up in our news feeds, and what is news, what's fun, and how algorithms are controlling what we see. Dr. Ryan Geesaman, LBC Academic Dean, talks with Debra about how their college is now offering classes in A-I, along with other information technology. ...

Jeff talks with human rights advocate Dr. David Curry, about the ongoing Christian persecution in China, Nigeria and Iran. And Debra talks with ABWE missionary Josh Greene, about his ministry in Brazil.

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 ...

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 ...

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"

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.
Debra also gets some insight...

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. ...

Jeff and Debra revisit a number of health related stories to jump start the new year.

Jeff and Debra highlight the faith journeys taken by a number of Morning Light panelists and guests, including Cynthia Lyons, former PA Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel, Pastor David Smith, and CEO of Jubilee Ministries Ryan Newswanger.

Jeff and Debra revisit some of the Pennsylvania Faith Trails they've taken in the last year, highlighting Civil Rights singer Marian Anderson, PA Governor James Beaver, Rev. George Whitfield from the Great Awakening, and hymn composer Dr. Charles Albert Tindley.

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

Morning Light celebrates its one year anniversary with outtakes, behind the scenes, a few surprises and a look back at some of our favorite moments from the last year.

Original airdate August 19, 2025