Debra and the Morning Light Panel discuss a new study that shows teens are struggling to connect their faith with real life situations. Cristabelle Braden, Founder of Hope Survives, shares about her traumatic brain injury and how the are providing a lifeline for anyone navigating a brain injury. ...

What if everything you have been taught about faith is only half the story? Faith is not a tool for getting things from God. It is the foundation for knowing Him, trusting His Word, and walking with Him through everything life brings. If your faith feels shaky right now, it might be worth asking:...

Are you evaluating your leaders by their promises or by their fruit? Scripture is clear that the character of those who govern directly shapes the well-being of the people they lead. Proverbs 29:2 has never stopped being true. Discover what God's Word actually says about what righteous leadership...

Does it take more than a calling to be a missionary? This week, Alex and Scott are joined by Matt Bennett and Ryan Robertson, co-authors of The Path to Being a Missionary, to explore a question that often gets overlooked: not simply, “Am I called?” but “Am I qualified?” Together, they discuss why...

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...

A Muslim man watched a Christian pray and said he had never seen anyone talk to God like a friend before. That observation changed his life forever. What would it look like if the way you lived and loved pointed someone toward Jesus this week? God is not looking for the most qualified. He is look...

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...

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...

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...

What's next for the gospel in Africa? What lessons can we learn from a lifetime of serving there? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex sits down with veteran missionary Ron Washer to explore what God is doing across Africa after more than 50 years of ministry. From growing up as a missionar...

King Sennacherib's palace in Nineveh contained decorated walls that showed his victories and how great he was as King of the Assyrian Empire. One particular panel has been re-examined, and new research shows that it could possibly depict Jerusalem, which would make it the oldest image of the city...

Is it possible to look righteous without actually being righteous? Jesus warned that some people will stand before Him one day, pointing to everything they did in His name, and He will say He never knew them. True righteousness is not a performance. It is not a checklist. It is something that has...

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...

What if the most important qualification for a church leader has nothing to do with how well he speaks or how successful he is in business? Scripture points to something far deeper. Every person in a congregation should be able to name the shepherd responsible for their spiritual care. Can you na...

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...

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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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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Rahab was a prostitute with no religious background and no reason to be on anyone's list of heroes. Yet God not only saved her household but placed her in the family line of Jesus Christ. What does that tell us about who God chooses to use? If you have ever felt too far gone, too broken, or too f...

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...

There is only 1 verse that references the Assyrian King Sargon in the Bible, but in the 1860s his palace and fortress were discovered that contain a wealth of information. Archaeologist Bryan Windle gives an archeo-biography of this ruler of the Assyrian Empire during the time of Isaiah.

Four years into the full-scale war in Ukraine, daily life is still marked by air raid alerts, uncertainty, and loss. Yet ABWE missionary Mike Gustafson and Pastor Zhenya Yashchenko share how God continues to build his church in the midst of the conflict. They discuss the realities of serving whil...

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.

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.

Morning Light Panelists include:
Cynthia Lyons - Educator & Community Leader
Jenn Eckard - Com...