The Morning Star Bright Lights Podcast

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 --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstoreTwitter: @MStarBookstoreInstagram: morningstarchristianbookstorewww.morningstarbookstore.com    

All Your Soul - Living As A Soul-Connected, Risk-Taking, Love-Driven Christ Follower With Dan Russell (SoulFest, New Sound Concerts)

When was the last time you thought about your soul? Dan Russell, founder of New Sound Concerts and The Soulfest, New England's largest Christian music festival, invites believers to step back from the lights and glamour of Christian music and consider the eternal nature of their soul, the unconditional love that Jesus demonstrated for us on the cross, and the resulting freedom and fearlessness that empowers the believer to stand up and fight for the oppressed and the hurting. Dan has been educating festival goers about the realities of human trafficking since the early days, and paved the way for many other social justice organizations to engage, educate, and equip people for the fight against injustice worldwide. Dan also shares insights into what it takes to put on such a massive event, reflects on his travels with U2, and gives hints about the future location of Soulfest in the coming years. Connect with Dan! danrussellmusic.com Learn more about Soulfest! thesoulfest.com ENTER CODE "Morningstar" IN THE PROMO CODE AREA AND GET 25% OFF YOUR MULTI-DAY TICKET PURCHASES! Books Mentioned In This Episode Brennan Manning - "Ragamuffin Gospel," "Lion and the Lamb, The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus" Frederick Buechner - "Son Of Laughter" Bruce Cockburn (Musician) --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstoreTwitter: @MStarBookstoreInstagram: morningstarchristianbookstorewww.morningstarbookstore.com

Lois And Eunice - Mother’s Raising Daughters To Know And Love The Lord With Linsey Driskill (Focus On The Family)

Raising young girls to know God and His Word can be challenging, especially in a world that promotes fantasy, superficiality, and self-centeredness in entertainment and popular cultural. Linsey Driskill, author of Beautiful Hearted Women Of The Bible: A Creative Mother-Daughter Devotional, talks about the importance of teaching young girls about what it means to be a Godly woman at an early age. Linsey shares ideas for moms and daughters to engage with God's Word and the world around them from her devotional, addresses the potential pitfall of feeling inadequate or imperfect as a mom,  and shares Biblical examples of ordinary women who had profound impact for the kingdom of God.   Find Beautiful Hearted Women Of The Bible at your local Morning Star Christian Bookstore!   Connect with Linsey! Website: https://LinseyDriskill.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulHeartedParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeautifulHeartedParenting   Resources Mentioned In The Podcast Podcast - Raising Boys And Girls - Sissy Goff and David Thomas https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/ Boundaries Series by Henry Cloud and John Townsend A Grace Disguised: How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Jerry Sittser --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

Where Your Treasure Is - Biblical Financial Investing For The Greater Good With Mark Wambolt (Eventide, MA)

What does it mean to approach investing from a Christian worldview? Mark Wambolt, Director Of Sales for Eventide, talks about the positive impact of intentionally investing in businesses and organizations that work to see the world thrive, and doing so in a way that glorifies God and benefits people. We discuss the frameworks, strategies, and tools available to Christian investment advisors to help investors make informed investment decisions, as well as the Biblical precedent for God-honoring investing, and some amazing stories about these principles at work.   Connect With Mark! www.eventidefunds.com www.eventideinvesting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwambolt/ The Eventide Center For Faith and Investing faithandinvesting.com Faith-based Investment Companies Mentioned: Kingdom Advisors kingdomadvisors.com Faith-driven Investor faithdriveninvestor.org Praxis Funds -  praxismutualfunds.com Timothy Plan - timothyplan.com Crossmark - crossmarkglobal.com Inspire - inspireinvesting.com   Books Mentioned In This Podcast: Garden City by Jon Mark Comer Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller Mission Drift by Peter Greer Rooting For Rivals by Chris Horst, Jill Heisey, and Peter Greer Leadership books by John Maxwell Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn Managing God's Money by Randy Alcorn When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself by Stephen Corbett and Brian Fikkert World Magazine, World News Group, The World and Everything In It Podcast Hero On A Mission: A Path To A Meaningful Life by Donald Miller --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com  

Pray Together - Preparing The Church For Gospel Awakening with David Skinner (Restore: New England)

What would it take for New England to experience a Gospel awakening again? David Skinner of Restore: New England is careful to say that while God is the one who saves people, He chooses to include His yielded church in the process! We discuss the practically simple but spiritually challenging underpinnings of revival - prayer, repentance, worship, teaching and training - as well as the intentional, relationship-focused strategy that "Restore: New England" follows for equipping the local church to realign with God's kingdom vision for gospel evangelism and new life in Jesus Christ.   Connect with David and check out the upcoming event schedule! restorenewengland.org    Books Mentioned In This Episode Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

Faith Through Hearing - Broadcasting The Life-Changing Word Of God In New England With Joshua Blount (Life Changing Radio)

A steam engine collection, an engineering degree, the Alaskan wilderness, and the call of God are all part of Joshua Blount's journey that brought him to Life Changing Radio, a regional network of Christian radio stations broadcasting Bible Teaching throughout New England. From the fascinating beginnings to present day, Josh talks about the challenges New England faces when it comes to faith in Jesus and the struggles of broadcasting in the modern age, as well as some amazing accounts of lives changed through the Gospel and the truths of God's word.  Connect With Joshua! Listen Live Online and Find Local Stations: lifechangingradio.com Email Joshua jblount@lifechangingradio.com   Books mentioned in this episode: The Bible Prevailing Prayer By D.L. Moody Mere Christianity By C.S. Lewis  Bonhoeffer By Eric Metaxas (All books available at your local Morning Star Christian Bookstore!) --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com  

Invite Them To Come In - God’s Heart For The Disabled In Church Life with Liz Babbitt (Joni and Friends New England)

How can the church improve their love, service, and inclusion toward people with disabilities and their families? Liz Babbitt, Ministry Relations Manager for Joni and Friends New England talks about the indispensable nature of people affected by a disability, and the many ways that churches can welcome, disciple, and equip them and their families for an abundant life in Jesus Christ. Liz also shares God's heart for the disabled from the scriptures and invites New England to donate used wheelchairs and come to Family Retreat summer camp as short term missionaries! Connect with Liz! www.joniandfriends.org/new-england By Phone: 978-620-0606   Watch Joni Eareckson Tada's Story here!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVXJ8GyLgt0&t=4s   Books mentioned in this episode: Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched By Disability by Stephanie O. Hubach Including People With Disabilities In Faith Communities by Erik W. Carter --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com

Preach The Gospel - New England Church Planting And Revitalization With Wes Pastor (The NETS Center, VT)

Bible teaching, Gospel-focused, Christ-centered churches are being planted and revitalized throughout New England! Wes Pastor, President and Lead Mentor at The NETS CENTER, also known as the New England Training and Sending Center for Church Planting and Revitalization, talks about the preparation strategy, launch process, and long term support necessary to prepare post-seminary graduates, current pastors, and their families for the rigors and challenges of New England ministry. Wes also discusses the central importance of the Gospel in church life and the practical ways that the everyday Christian can both support their pastor and contribute to the vitality of their church fellowship.  Connect With Wes! www.thenetscenter.org   Books mentioned in this episode: Paul's Letter To The Romans https://morningstarbookstore.com/bibles/ The Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards  Shackleton's Boat Journey by Frank Worsley --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com