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26:39Episode 363Previewing "He Calls Me Daughter"
Episode 363
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
Episode 262
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
Episode 361
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
Episode 360
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
Episode 359
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
Episode 358
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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28:32Episode 357Trials of Faith in Ukraine
Episode 357
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
Episode 356
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
Episode 355
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
Episode 354
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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27:07Episode 353SPECIAL IRAN COVERAGE: Live from Tel Aviv
Episode 353
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...
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The Rise of A-I Pastors? Summer Camp Done Differently
Episode 352
The Morning Light Panel discusses A-I, and how now 40% of people are using it for prayer, Bible study and spiritual growth. Christian counselor Ryan Bailey shares about the importance of summer camp. And John Courchesne, Development Director for Kenbrook Bible Camp shares how they are impacting k...
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Honest & Ethical Leaders Wanted; Pastor Burd's Conversion Story
Episode 351
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about how 8 in 10 American's say it's essential that political leaders are honest and ethical. Debra talks with both Pastor Larry Burd and Susan Blouch about their faith journeys.
Morning Light Panelists include:
Jenn Boyd - Communication Projects Coordinato... -
Bipartisan Witness in DC; Ben Sasse's Life Message
Episode 350
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss our limited time on earth, and how terminally ill Ben Sasse has given an inspiring message of urgency to live your life well. Debra talks with national singer songwriter Steve Amerson about his music and also his ministry of meeting and praying with member...
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Rethinking SOTU Reactions; Greenlight Goes Thrifting
Episode 349
The Morning Light Panel discusses the upcoming State of the Union address, and the reactions that seem to be pre-scripted sometimes. Michelle Keadle-Taylor and Elizabeth Berkheimer from Greenlight Operation, share how their ministry is helping to restore people that have been subject to human tra...
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26:52Episode 348Combating Drought in Kenya; Mission to Cambodia
Episode 348
Jeff talks with Pastor Peter Lkayo, from Ballah Kenya, about the drought in northern Kenya and how it is affecting the lives of the people there. Debra talks with ABWE missionaries Hayley & Trevor Amack about their life and mission in Cambodia.
Original airdate: February 23, 2026
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1-on-1 with Jen Wilkin; Will There Be Peace on Earth?
Episode 347
The Morning Light Panel discusses deal making and treaties. Will there ever be peace on earth? Debra talks with national speaker and author Jen Wilkin, about her books and her upcoming conference with Lifeway.
Morning Light Panelists include:
R. Davis Younts - Military Defense Attorney
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Ex-Football Player Sounds Alarm from Nigeria's Frontlines
Episode 346
Jeff talks with Alex Barbir, former Penn State football player, and founder of Building Zion. His ministry focuses on rebuilding homes destroyed in attacks on Christians in Nigeria, and he has just returned from Nigeria and gives a report on the Christian genocide happening. Debra talks with Dave...
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The Fatherhood Dilemma; God-Sized Dreams for Lebanon's Youth
Episode 345
The Morning Light Panel discuss a new study that says 1 in 3 boys live without a biological father in the home, and how that affects their lives. Program Director for True Life Youth Ministries, Ajay Kunarasa, shares with Debra about how their ministry is helping youth. And Nathania Mentor, a vol...
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Pastors, Politicians and Power; Bible Reading 101
Episode 335
Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about the reason people get into politics, and according to a recent poll most people think it's for the money. Debra talks with Rev Joseph Burchill, executive pastor at Lancaster Alliance Church, about the 40 days of prayer challenge. And Rev David Smith sha...
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27:19Episode 315Body and Soul
Episode 315
Jeff and Debra revisit a number of health related stories to jump start the new year.
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25:23Episode 314Faith Journeys
Episode 314
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.
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25:00Episode 312Pennsylvania Faith Trails 2
Episode 312
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.
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Nigerian Genocide: Frontline Report | End-of-Life Hope Through Hospice
Episode 284
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 ...