Morning Light

Morning Light

3 Seasons

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

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  • Does Character Still Matter?; Rediscovering the Mission Next Door

    Episode 243

    The Morning Light Panel explores whether character and integrity are still essential in leadership—or are they becoming outdated values? Debra sits down with 10 Million for Christ to talk about how you can be part of spreading the Gospel.

    Today's panelists include:
    R. Davis Younts - Military Def...

  • The God Who Doesn't Forget; Human Life Services

    Episode 242

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss memory loss, Alzheimer's, and caring for people that can't remember. Leona Rega, Executive Director of Human Life Services talks with Debra about their ministry of caring for pregnant women, and the lives of the unborn.

    Morning Light Panelists include:
    Re...

  • New Polls Says Americans Are Ruder; Trusting God Through Prostate Cancer

    Episode 241

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss profanity, and other behaviors that used to be considered rude in our culture. September is prostate cancer awareness month, and Dr. Jack Wright talks with Debra about the condition and treatment. And financial advisor Tim Slothower gives some strategies f...

  • Ex-Heroin Addict’s New Hope; Panel Tackles Screen Addiction

    Episode 240

    The Morning Light Panel discusses the short videos on TikTok and Instagram that most people consume everyday for hours. Is it good for us? Debra talks with Ryan Newswanger, CEO of Jubilee Ministries about how they are helping to provide hope to people who are incarcerated. And Michael Clancy, a F...

  • Talking With Your Kids About Tragedy

    Episode 239

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss evil in the world, after the most recent school shooting. The conversation continues as Debra talks with youth and family expert, Joe Slack, and also with Christian counselor Jessica Meade, about talking with your kids about tragedy.

    Morning Light Panelis...

  • Where Was He?

    Episode 238

    The Morning Light Panel talks about the recent school shooting in Minnesota. Ross Willard, Founder, Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg, talks about providing safe & reliable transportation for those in need.

    Morning Light Panelists include:
    Jeremy Samek, esq. - Chief Of Staff, PA Family Institute
    TJ Fre...

  • Greenlight Operation's Restoration Home; A-I Pastors on the Rise

    Episode 237

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about the use of A-I in sermons. Jordan Pine, Founder and President & CEO of Greenlight Operation, and Michelle Keadle-Taylor share about their ministry of rescuing people from human trafficking, and also talk about their upcoming fundraising Gala.

    Morning ...

  • Is Gen Z Sobering Up?; Serving Leaders in Crisis

    Episode 236

    The Morning Light Panel explores what the cultural shift in alcohol consumption means for health, values, and the future of the substance in America. Debra sits down with Dave Wiedis, the founder of Serving Leaders Ministries, a nonprofit supporting pastors and their families. In addition to talk...

  • A-I Translators Breaking Gospel Barriers; Moms in Prayer Fall Focus

    Episode 235

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss translation technology with our phone and A-I, and if it's a good thing or a bad thing. Sheryl Light from Moms In Prayer International, talks with Debra about their ministry and how they are making a difference in Pennsylvania.

    Morning Light Panelists in...

  • Revitalizing Inner City Community; America's Mixed Bag

    Episode 234

    The Morning Light Panel discusses the cultural shift that American Christians have had on seemingly conflicting values. Tannon Herman, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Wildheart Ministries in Harrisburg, talks about their ministry to their community. And Marissa Freed, the Farm Manager of The ...

  • Remembering Dr. James Dobson; Hope. Inspire. Love.

    Episode 233

    Michael Geer, President & CEO, of the PA Family Institute, joins Jeff to remember the life of Dr. James Dobson, who died this morning. The Morning Light Panel continues reflection of death and discusses President Trumps recent comments on getting in to Heaven. Amy Thurston, President of Hope. Ins...

  • Canada's Death Experiment; Blessings of Hope Fights Hunger

    Episode 232

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying program, and whether assisted suicide is being taken too far. David Lapp, CEO of Blessings Of Hope talks about how they help take excess food and distribute it to communities that have food shortages.

    Morning Light Pa...

  • Morning Light Anniversary Special

    Episode 231

    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

  • Frontline Report: Odesa, Ukraine; Next Gen Christian Youth Movement

    Episode 230

    Pastor Caleb Suko, of Odessa International Fellowship, and Aleksandra, a church member, talk with Jeff from Ukraine after a bombing last night. And the Morning Light Panel reflects on the recent talks with President Trump and President Putin. Ajay Kunarasae, the Program Director for True Life You...

  • Steven Curtis Chapman’s Hope; Countdown to Anchorage

    Episode 229

    The Morning Light Panel discuss the upcoming meeting with President Trump and President Putin, and the attempt for peace in Ukraine. And Debra interviews Christina music artist, Steven Curtis Chapman about his career and his non-profit for adopting children.

    Morning Light Panelists include:
    Alex...

  • Faith Or Fortune?; 10 Million for Christ

    Episode 228

    Faith Or Fortune? Jeff and the Morning Light Panel talk about fortune tellers and card readers. Debra chats with Jeremy Leaman, Founder of Ten Million For Christ, about their mission to spread the Gospel. And Josiah Reimold, Youth Pastor from Calvary Monument Church In Paradise, led a team Romani...

  • School Fear and Faith

    Episode 227

    The Morning Light Panel discusses school choice, and the benefits of homeschooling verses public or Christian school. The Conversation continues about schools with Mark Seymour, President of Christian School Association Of Greater Harrisburg. And Jill Huber talks about her personal experience wit...

  • Loving Neighbors in Gaza; Reaching the World Brick by Brick

    Episode 226

    As global attention remains fixed on two major conflicts—Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza—we speak with Pastor to Gaza Hanna Massad for a powerful frontline perspective. Also, Debra sits down with Friends in Action, who is answering the call by building hope—one project, one village, one soul at a ...

  • A Visit to Sight and Sound Theatre

    Episode 225

    Morning Light goes to Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster County, PA, and visits with Kim Miller, founding family member and ministry coordinator, and learns about the history of how the theatre was started by her parents. Creative Producer Ryan Miller shares about the 30th anniversary of their ...

  • Pocket-Sized Casinos; Mission-driven Coffee Roasters

    Episode 224

    The Morning Light Panel unpacks one of the most dangerous and overlooked addictions facing young men today: online gambling. Debra sits down with The Tide and Abednego Coffee Roasters to discuss how they're turning every cup into a mission.

    Morning Light Panelists include:
    Roman Richichi - Stud...

  • Human Trafficking Survivor Speaks Out; Google Calendar is Changing Us

    Episode 223

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss time, and how we manage it. Melinda Clark, CEO of North Star Initiative talks about how they are helping people escape from sex trafficking. And Emma, a survivor of sex trafficking tells her story and how North Star helped her to escape.

    Morning Light Pan...

  • Faithful Trailblazer: Philly’s Marian Anderson

    Episode 219

    Jeff and the Morning Light Panel discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of America, and the lessons history can bring if we remember what has happened. Jillian Patricia Pirtle of the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, talks with about the life & faith Of Marian Anderson on a Pennsylvani...