Morning Light

Morning Light

3 Seasons

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

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  • Trials 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • SPECIAL 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...

  • 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...

  • Body and Soul

    Episode 315

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

  • Faith 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.

  • Pennsylvania 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.

  • 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 ...

  • Overcoming Evil: Lessons from 16th Street Baptist Church

    Episode 269

    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

  • Live from the PA March for Life

    Episode 254

    Jeff and Debra are on the state capitol steps in Harrisburg as they broadcast live from the PA March for Life Rally. Debra talks with Jennie Bradly Lichter, the President of March for Live, and also talks with the speaker for today's event, Ryan Bomberger.

    Morning Light Panelists include:
    State ...

  • 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

  • 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 ...

  • 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...