The Morning Star Bright Lights Podcast

Let Us Create - The Arts, Beauty, And Community Ministry In Vermont With Eric Taylor (Vermont Conference On Christianity And The Arts, VT)

What is the importance of art when it comes to living the Christian life? Eric Taylor, steering committee member for the Vermont Conference On Christianity And The Arts, discusses how the beauty and creative practice of the arts helps opens doors to care for people's hearts, both in and outside the church, with the love of God and the redemptive message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
 
Connect With Eric! 
https://vermontchristianityarts.org/contact
 
Attend The Conference September 22-23!
https://vermontchristianityarts.org/fall2023
 
Books Mentioned In This Podcast
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Catherine Patterson
Art And Faith: A Theology Of Making by Mutoko Fushimara
Culture Care: Reconnecting With Beauty For Our Common Life by Mutoko Fushimara
A Theological Approach To Art by Roger Hazelton
 
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The Least Of These - Bringing The Gospel, Hope, And Healing To The City Of Worcester With Tyler Brondyk (Hope For Worcester, MA)

What does it take to reach an entire city filled with hurting people with hope and healing in Jesus name? We talk with Hope For Worcester Executive Director Tyler Brondyk and discuss the importance of building redemptive relationships, providing life-giving service, and bring the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to those in need, especially those suffering from addiction and mental illness. We also talk about how God has worked to bring churches, ministries, businesses and organizations together for an annual Day Of Hope that ministers directly to the people of the city in five locations with the purpose of meeting relational, mental, physical and spiritual needs in Jesus' Name.
 
Connect with Tyler!
tyler@hopeforworcester.org  
Learn More and Get Involved! 
Day Of Hope Worcester - Saturday, July 29th 2023
hopeforworcester.org
 
Books mentioned in this episode:
Center Church by Timothy Keller
Lessons From The Least Of These By Robert L. Woodson
Prayer By Timothy Keller
Praying The Bible by Donald S. Whitney
Prayer: Communing With God In Everything By A.W. Tozer
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I Have Redeemed You - The Power Of Sharing Your Life And Testimony In Jesus With Corrine James (A Life Worth Saving, MA)

Would you tell the story of how God redeemed your life and the events in it, even if it meant sharing things you had never shared with anyone else, or that were tied to past hurts, failures, or difficulty? Corrine James, author of the book "A Life Worth Saving" talks about just how amazing God's life-giving relationship with His people is, the importance of sharing testimony and the Word of God with those around us, and how trusting in the Jesus and his redemptive power to work all things for our good empowers us to encourage others who are going through similar life circumstances. 
 
Connect with Corrine!
Email - c.jamesps91@yahoo.com
 
Attend The Book Launch Event For "A Life Worth Saving"!
Saturday August 19, 2023 At Morning Star Christian Bookstore in Sutton, MA 
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Revive Us Again - Church Revitalization In New England With Dr. Gary Moritz (The Church Vitality Network, MA)

Is there any hope for church congregations that are getting smaller and struggling to survive? Dr. Gary Moritz, president of the Church Vitality Network, talks about the importance of prayer and yielding to God's Holy Spirit leading, having an outward Gospel focus for the unchurched, and shifting from a desire for safety to an urgency to conform to the image of Jesus and be about His mission. We discuss how churches in New England can come out of decline and stabilize, grow, and engage their community with the truth and love of Jesus Christ. 
 
Connect with Gary! www.thechurchvitalitynetwork.com
Vitalnomics: The Church Vitality Podcast - https://www.thechurchvitalitynetwork.com/podcasts/vitalnomics-the-church-vitality-podcast
Renovate Resources - renovateresources.com
Baptist Churches Of New England - bcne.net
Small Town Summits - smalltownsummits.com
Church Answers - churchanswers.com
 
Books Mentioned In This Podcast
Carry On: Tactical Strategies for Church Revitalization and Renewal by Dr. Gary Moritz https://a.co/d/dnNi88s
Nimble Church: Why Agility Is Key And Why Upside-Down Is The Real Right-Side-Up by Dr. Shawn Keener
The Church Revitalizers Checklist by Sam Rainer 
Reclaiming Glory by Mark Clifton
There's Hope For Your Church by Dr. Gary McIntosh
Bless - Five Everyday Ways To Love Your Neighbor by Dave and Jon Ferguson
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Singers And Dancers - The Gospel Presented In Musical Theater With David MacAdam (New Life Fine Arts, Concord, MA)

From his experience at Woodstock Festival and his early days searching for peace to church planting and evangelism in Europe as a young Christian, Pastor David MacAdam talks about his journey to faith in Jesus Christ and how God prepared him to bring the Gospel to the stage through the theater productions of New Life Fine Arts. Hear the amazing stories of how God continues to draw people to Himself with the message of Jesus Christ all over the world through this wonderful Concord, Massachusetts based organization.
 
Connect With David!
Email: Podcast@newlife.org
 
New Life Fine Arts Website
www.newlifefinearts.org
 
New Life Community Church 
www.newlife.org
 
Daily One Year Bible Tour Guide Podcast
https://www.newlife.org/daily-one-year-bible-tour-guide/
https://oneyearbibletourguide.podbean.com/
 
Summer Fine Arts Camp
The New Life Fine Arts Musical Theater Camp for Ages 8-18
July 17- 28 at 221 Baker Ave. Concord, MA
www.newlifefinearts.org
 
Auditions
Auditions for the musical Ruth:  May 4 and 6
https://newlifefinearts.org/auditions/
 
Musical Theater Performances
“Ruth”
September 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2023 @ 2:30 P.M.
Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center, Groton MA.
 
“Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”
December 2023
Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center, Groton MA.
 
Books Mentioned In This Podcast
"Arts And Minds" by Nigel Goodwin
"Modern Art And The Death Of Culture" by Hans Rookmaaker
"Pilgrim's Progress" (Unabridged) by John Bunyan
"A Christmas Carol" (Unabridged) by Charles Dickens
"Robinson Crusoe" (Unabridged) by Daniel Defoe
"Crime And Punishment", "Brothers Karamazov" - Fyodor Dostoevsky
"The Kingdom Of God" - Leo Tolstoy
"Art And The Bible" - Francis Schaeffer
 
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Never Thirst Again - Sharing Coffee, Community, And The Gospel Of Jesus Christ With Matt Love (The Well Coffeehouse, Boston MA)

It's no secret that New Englanders love their coffee, but have you heard about the coffeeshops in and around Boston, MA that are loving New England coffee drinkers and the city they are in with the truth and love of Jesus? Matt Love of The Well Coffeehouse talks about how God is working through His people to minister to the caffeinated communities of Boston through great coffee, genuine care, and intentional evangelism, all to see people transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Grab your favorite café beverage and check out this amazing conversation!
Connect with Matt!
www.thewellcoffeehouse.com
 
Books mentioned in this episode: 
Doing Business God's Way by Dennis Peacocke | 
Crazy Love by Francis Chan |
Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper |
If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat by John Ortberg |
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Special Edition: Powerful Moments Of 2022

Another year of sharing solutions and strategies for reaching New England and the world with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ is coming to a close. We listen back on 2022 for powerful moments during each podcast, as well as a preview episode coming in 2023!
Guests In Order - 
George Small - RenewFM, Fitchburg, Massachusetts \ 
Wes Pastor - The NETS Center, Williston, VT \ 
Liz Babbitt - Joni And Friends New England \ 
Joshua Blount - Life Changing Radio \ 
David Skinner - Restore New England \ 
Mark Wambolt - Eventide Financial, Boston, MA \ 
Linsey Driskill - Author: Beautiful Hearted Women Of The Bible \
Dan Russell - Soulfest and New Sound Concerts \
Kim Gagne - Bags Of Hope \
 
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Look After Orphans - Comfort And Hope For Children In Foster Care With Kim Gagne (Bags Of Hope)

What do children in foster care need the most? Bags Of Hope Co-founder Kim Gagne talks about the impact that a simple monogrammed duffel bag filled with comfort items and the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ can have on a foster child's life, as well as the many ways that people can help support foster children on their journey to find their forever home.
 
Connect with Kim and John Gagne! 
bagsofhopene.org
 
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Three Little Words - Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Foster The Family - Jamie C. Finn
Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care - Tori Hope Peterson
The Removed Series - Youtube
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