The Morning Star Bright Lights Podcast

If God calls you to leave everything you knew and step into the difficult, uncertain, and unfamiliar, would you do it? That's the question that George Small ultimately had to answer before leaving his job and home in California to plant a church and start a radio station in the Greater Boston area. Fast forward to today, and southern New England has a regional radio station with towers in multiple states broadcasting expository Bible teaching and vertical, God honoring worship music 24/7, 365 days a year. George and Angelena share stories about God's faithfulness throughout the stations history, including lives that were changed forever because of the truth of God's Word and the Gospel.    Connect With George and Angelena! www.renewfm.org Check out the new Spanish Station Renuevo AM 1000! https://renewfm.org/spanish/ Download the RenewFM app and listen anywhere! https://renewfm.org/renewfm-app-download/   Books mentioned in this episode: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire - Jim Cymbala  Devotionals - https://morningstarbookstore.com/books/devotionals/ The Bible - https://morningstarbookstore.com/bibles/ My Utmost For His Highest - Oswald Chambers --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com  

It's been a great year for sharing solutions and strategies for reaching New England and the world with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. We listen back on 2021 for powerful moments during each podcast, as well as the "one thing" that each guest shared to engage, equip and encourage the Bright Lights community.  Guests In Order Charles Galda - President, Vision New England William P. Smith - Crossway, The Gospel Coalition, Author: Parenting With Words Of Grace Dorothy Littell Greco - Author: Marriage In The Middle (Intervarsity) Michael King - Director of Community Alliances, Massachusetts Family Institute Jonas Woods - Musicianary, Generosity Rocks, Old Bear Records Neil Hubacker - Director, Church Ambassador Network, Cornerstone NH Nate Pickowicz - Author: How To Eat Your Bible (Moody)   --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

According to Nate Pickowicz, Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, the single greatest threat to Christianity today is a church that does not know their Bible. The Bible is such a big and complex book. Do you ever feel as if learning the entire Bible is too great a task? We talk with Nate about his latest book "How To Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach To Loving And Learning The Word Of God," and explore the profound impact that an intentional, complete approach to knowing the Bible has on the believer. You can have a grasp on the entirety of God's Word, and it's easier than you might think!   Connect With Nate! Harvest Bible Church Website: hbc-nh.org  Call your local Morning Star and reserve your copy of "How To Eat Your Bible!" visit morningstarbookstore.com for the store nearest you. --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

With over 400 citizen state Representatives, New Hampshire may be the most accessible state government in the United States of America. Church Ambassador Network Director Neil Hubacker of Cornerstone New Hampshire talks about God's heart for government and casts vision for building genuine redemptive relationships between the people of God and New Hampshire government leaders, all while getting into the messiness of law and public policy, and standing for what is right with courage. Topics include the recent late term abortion ban, the first pro-life bill to pass NH in 10 years, the power of testimony from a former transgender who came to Christ, and the call for equal treatment for churches during emergency order situations.   Connect With Neil! Website: www.nhcornerstone.org Email: nhubacker@nhcornerstone.org Concord 101: Inspiration And Information For Influencing NH Law-Making https://www.nhcornerstone.org/concord-101/   Other books and podcasts Neil mentioned: The Briefing - Albert Mohler https://albertmohler.com/the-briefing How The Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith And Politics In A Divided Age by Jonathan Lehmann (Available at Morning Star Leominster!) The Good Citizen Podcast - Scott Hershberger https://www.goodcitizen.us/bold-church-christian-podcast/   --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

When it comes to being a Christian musician, Rhode Island native Jonas Woods will tell you that it's not about the music, but instead it's about being obedient to the call of God on his life to communicate the truth and love of God and the message of the Gospel to anyone who will listen. From his early days sharing stages with bands like Petra to present day projects, Jonas talks about being on the road as a "musicianary," coaching church worship teams to become more effective leaders, and building redemptive relationships that draw people closer to Jesus.    Connect with Jonas Woods! www.jonaswoods.net farewelljune02@aol.com Listen To Jonas Woods! Jonas Woods On Spotify Jonas Woods on Apple Music Sponsor Jonas and his wife Becky in their ministry! https://www.generosityrocks.com/   (Songs "Worried" and "Words" by Jonas Woods, used with permission) --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

What do the COVID19 church shut-downs, the bathroom bill, the Equality Act, gender dysphoria counseling, recreational marijuana, and infanticide all have in common? They are all hot law-related issues in Massachusetts. Michael King, Director of Community Alliances at the Massachusetts Family Institute, shares stories about how the church has successfully rallied alongside MFI to engage lawmakers and public policy makers in defense of the family, the church and our nations foundational freedoms. Michael also offers practical guidance and encouragement for effectively communicating with public officials and standing up for what is right in the face of opposition.   Connect with Michael! www.mafamily.org   Books Mentioned In ThIs Podcast Engage The Bay State by Mass Family Institute - Available at mafamily.org/engage Live Not By Lies: A Manual For Christian Dissidents by Rod Dreher   Short Codes Text the following short codes to 797979 for updates on these issues: "EDUCATION" "VALUELIFE" "SAVELIFE" --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

Can we talk about the middle years of married life, especially those situations that are unexpected and life changing? Dorothy Littell Greco draws on her and her husbands longstanding pastoral care experiences, personal marriage reflections and stories of other midlife marriage scenarios to discuss the realities, tough challenges and great joys of the in-between years that couples face. Along the way, Dorothy shares insights from God's Word about the Biblical precedent for enduring love, as well as her heart for New England believers extending the love of Jesus to those around them. Connect With Dorothy: www.dorothygreco.com "Marriage In The Middle" and "Making Marriage Beautiful" are both available at select Morning Star Locations!  Find the store nearest you at morningstarbookstore.com. Books Mentioned In The Podcast The Color Of Compromise by Jemar Tisby Healing Racial Trauma: The Road To Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson A Long Obedience In The Same Direction by Eugene Peterson The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk Teach Us To Want by Jen Pollock Michel --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com      

What happens when we relate to our families the way God, our heavenly Father, relates to us? William P. Smith, Author of the book "Parenting With Words Of Grace" talks about how God's gracious communication with us invites us to desire him more and develop a closer relationship with Him. Smith explores the practical implications for parent-child relationships and the greater impact on us and those around us when God's Spirit leads our words toward one another.  Get The Book "Parenting With Words Of Grace" Available Here!  Connect with Bill! billsmith@renewalmainline.org Bill's Church: Renewal Presbyterian Church Of The Mainline renewalmainline.org   Books Mentioned In This Podcast: Parenting by Paul David Tripp Available Here! War Of Words by Paul David Tripp Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation http://www.ccef.org Timothy Keller Podcast Listen to Timothy Keller Here! --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com