Morning Light talks with Keith Pettyjohn, President of the Board for Salt & Light Catholic Radio, on the opening day of our Spring Pledge Drive.

     During our weekly pro-life segment, Morning Light welcomes Vice Principal Stephany Herrera and Bishop Kelly Junior, Nicole Graefe from “Knights for Life” to talk about BK's pro-life club, it's mission and some of it's recent accomplishments.

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" with Alberto Jaramillo, talking today to first-year seminarian Zack MacKeller about his experiences and the external forces that caused him to consider the priesthood.

     Morning Light welcomes back local author Eddie Trask to talk about his new project - Catholic Re.Con.   This is a YouTube channel featuring interviews with area Reverts and Converts (thus the name)

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will focus on different aspects of this silent saint.  Josh Dickson ("Man Cave") joins us in-studio today to discuss being a step-father - what it looks like now and what it may have looked like in Jesus' time.   

     Morning Light visits with Ralph May, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho, on several exciting things taking place in the Treasure Valley.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.  Today, Jim Nourse interviews a Deacon couple for the first time on this segment - Dcn. Derrick & Patti O'Neill from St. John's Cathedral.  

     Morning Light welcomes back best-selling author, international broadcaster and host of The World Over Live on EWTN - Raymond Arroyo!  We spoke to Raymond a couple of months ago about his Christmas book but today, a book just in time for the Easter season - “The Thief Who Stole Heaven.”

     Morning Light talks with Fr. Marc Lenneman, Campus Chaplain and Adjunct Professor at Carroll College in Helena, MT.  Fr. Marc shares his experience with FOCUS, including the recent SEEK21 event from a few weeks back.

     Morning Light talks with author & producer of the movie "Gosnell" - Ann McElhinney.  On Sunday, March 7th at 6pm in Marist Hall of St. Paul's in Nampa, watch the movie then take part in a Q&A with Ann afterwards. 

     Morning Light talks with Grant Briedenbach, Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul SW Conference, about some exciting updates happening in the Treasure Valley.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" - today, Part 2 of Jim & Mary Ellen’s pre-recorded interview with Fr. Mahn Tran from Bronco Catholic.

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director or Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.

     Morning Light chats with Jeremy Cassidy - Regional Missionary Director for FOCUS.  Learn more about his incredible background at https://www.focus.org/missionaries/jeremy-cassidy

     Jeremy also works closely with the Diocese of Spokane spear-heading a new parish outreach grounded in the Making Missionary Discipleship model!

     Morning Light welcomes Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More back to the studio.  On the phone, we all talk with our special guest - Dr. Alveda King - about her experience with abortion, healing and pro-life work.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take some time each week to discuss him in greater detail.  This month’s theme if you will is "St Joseph - Most Chaste" so we talk about chastity with a seminarian for the Diocese of Boise - Josh Tennyson. 

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" with Alberto Jaramillo.

     Morning Light presents our parish nursing segment with Gina Schmidt.  Among other things, February is also "Children's Dental Health Awareness Month."

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     Morning Light welcomes back Blaine Conzotti from the Family Policy Alliance of Idaho, joining us today to discuss The Heartbeat Bill being introduced this morning.  Pray for the unborn!

     Morning Light talks with Andrew Gogl, FOCUS Missionary at the University of Idaho in Moscow.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk to Mary Radford, Executive Director of the Fund for Vocations.  Learn more at www.FundForVocations.org  

     Morning Light chats with Christina Valenzuela - an NFP instructor who is going to lead a 3-part online series called “Body Literacy for the Body of Christ.”  Registration info: www.EventBrite.com and search “Body Literacy Boise.”  The courses are free of charge.

     Morning Light talks with Cynthia Sibrian - Immigration Program Manager at Catholic Charities of Idaho.  #1) Changes in Legal Immigration processes  #2)  Introducing use of kiosks to reach more people across Idaho.

     Morning Light welcomes back Susie Johnston, Director of Nazareth Retreat Center, to share some upcoming events and items on the revised Grab n Go Meal menu.

     During our Passionately Pro-Life segment, Morning Light talks to Emily Naugle who gives a recap or the recent March for Life in which we won a special award.  Plus, the upcoming 40 Days for Life begins on Ash Wednesday.

     Morning Light talks to Superintendent of Idaho Catholic Schools, Dr. Sarah Quilici, who walks us through National Catholic Schools Week. 

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take some time each week to discuss him in greater detail.  Dr. Scott Hahn and Fr. Donald Calloway sit down to discuss St. Joseph and the importance of having a devotion to him.

     Morning Light talks with Nancy & Bill Bandzuch from Catholic Sprouts about the Domestic Church Project they recently launched.

     Filling in for Jackie Hopper today, Morning Light speaks with Ronda Baines about "classical education."  What is it?  How does it differ from other forms of education?  Tune in and find out!

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" with Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse, interviewing Bishop Liam Cary from the Diocese of Baker, Oregon.

     Filling in for Jay Wonacott, Morning Light chats once again with Shannon & Shelly Batman regarding the Dynamic Marriage courses.

     In case you weren't up at 4-in-the-morning today, here is the interview of our own Chef/Deacon Lou Aaron conducted by Matt Swaim of the Son Rise Morning Show.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" - today's moderator is Fr. Donald Calloway, talking about his book - “Consecration to St. Joseph.”

     Morning Light presents "Register Radio" as we chat with Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest issue hot off the press.

    Morning Light chats with John & Stacie Martinez, founders of Proud Catholic Company - a family run and mission-driven business providing products and services that answer the call of New Evangelization instituted by Pope Saint John Paul II.  Learn more at https://proudcatholiccompany.com/ 

     Morning Light welcomes back the Director of the Magis Center - Doctor Scott French

     Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More joins Morning Light to share January's Shockwaves - "Healing Through the Church."

     Morning Light talks with Ralph May, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about several great topics:  the Christmas Toy Store results, Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge and the SVdP Food Pantry in Boise.

     Morning Light welcomes back The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - from her Christmas break.  She shares recent news about a major drug bust at Duke, coaching scandals and athlete mistreatment, as well as what students can expect in the coming school year.  www.TheCoachingEducator.com  

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" - a pre-recorded interview as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with the Jesuit leader of Bronco Catholic...Fr. Mahn Tran.

     Shannon & Shelly Batman are about to present a 9-week Dynamic Marriage course sponsored by the Marriage & Family Life Office of the Diocese of Boise.  Morning Light talks with the Batmans about their marriage, problems they've heard from other couples and what the courses entail.

     Morning Light talks with Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, about their plans this year.

     Tuesdays on Morning Light we talk with the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, John Keenan & Josh Andrus!

     Morning Light presents "News From Nazareth" with Susie Johnston, Director of the Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise.  A new month - a new YEAR...what’s happening at Nazareth in the near future?

     Morning Light welcomes back Jackie Hopper from the Diocese of Boise for our weekly segment on Religious Education.  Among today's topics: a reflection on Baptism, the role of Godparents and resolutions for the New Year!

     Morning Light's final guest of 2020?  None other than Catholic recording artist and pro-life warrior - Jaime Thietten!  Jaime discusses her 2016 release "The Joy of Christmas" and shares a story of how the duet with country music superstar Vince Gill came about.

     Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse host "Vocations Focus" during Morning Light.  Today, the Sisters of Divine Grace in Wallace!

     Morning Light talks with Travis Wingo, co-founder of the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, promoting the next event on Saturday, January 30, 2021 with Fr. Larry Richards and Dr. Ray Guarendi.

     Via webcam through Zoom, Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French, Director of The Magis Center, to discuss faith & science.

     During Morning Light's weekly pro-life segment, Brian & Hope sit down with Mary Kay Klein, Director of Birthright, to talk about what they do and reveal some exciting news about a new location!

     Morning Light interviews Norma Duarte, Legion of Mary President of "Nuestra Senora Rosa Mistica" at St. Paul's Nampa.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" as John-Mark Miravalle talks about his new book - "How to Feel Good and How Not To: The Ethics of Using Marijuana, Alcohol, Antidepressants, and Other Mood-Altering Drugs."  Available for purchase at: www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-to-feel-good-and-how-not-to

     Kris Foster from St. Mark's music ministry provides the sacred music segment of Morning Light this week.  Today, we begin the O Antiophons - what are they?  Why do we sing them?  Tune in and learn more!

   Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" - part 2 of a pre-recorded interview that Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse conducted with Vocations Director, Fr. Caleb Vogel, regarding our current seminarians

     Morning Light was delighted to interview Raymond Arroyo - New York Times best-selling author, frequent news correspondent and host of EWTN’s “The World Over.”  Just in time for the holidays, and destined to be an instant Christmas classic, The Spider Who Saved Christmas is available now through Sophia Institute Press.

     Filling in today for Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - Morning Light welcomes special guests Sgt. Realynn Gehrles and SFC Casey Waters from the Idaho Army National Guard, discussing ROTC and the benefits being offered for high school and college students preparing for the future.

     Alberto Jaramillo joins Morning Light for "Seminarian Spotlight" talking about what the holiday season looks like at Mt. Angel Abbey.

     Morning Light chats with Wendy Lahmon, Director of Pathways to Progress at Catholic Charities of Idaho, about the looming nationwide home eviction crisis.

     Morning Light welcomes Scott Naugle to give you a man’s perspective when it comes to the pro-life movement.  Also, the exciting announcement of "40 Days/365" which will someday see year-round prayer in front of abortion facilities.

     Morning Light talks with Laura Pline, VP of the Legion of Mary "Our Lady of Hope" in Mountain Home at OLGC parish. (Our Lady of Good Counsel)

     Morning Light welcomes Anthony DeStefano - bestselling author of 20 Christian books for adults and children - to moderate “Catholic Book Club,” talking about his latest project - “The Grumpy Old Ox.”

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.  Today, part 1 of a pre-recorded interview Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse conducted with Fr. Caleb Vogel.

     Morning Light presents "Financial Fitness" with Jason Childers, President/ Financial Advisor with Magellan Wealth Management in Boise.  Among the topics he covers, Financial Planning/Taxes/Year-end Giving...Investment choices...Knowing your risk tolerance and more.

     During our weekly pro-life segment, Morning Light welcomes David Ripley from Idaho Chooses Life to discuss what's coming up during the 2021 Idaho Legislative Session among other topics.

     Morning Light talks with Margaret Hampton - Development Director for the Diocese of Boise - about #iGiveCatholic, an annual fundraiser on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1st)

     November is National Adoption Month so Morning Light chats with three ladies involved with A New Beginning Adoption Agency.  Cara Walsh, Infant Program Director...Hannah Ziersch, birth mother who made an adoption plan 5 years ago...and Tina Kierce, Marketing and Communication Director for A New Beginning.

     Morning Light is always excited to talk with Dr. Sarah Quilici, Superintendent of Idaho Catholic Schools.  Today, we cover a myriad of topics from COVID response to Catholic Schools Week to her participation in the Boston Marathon.  

     Morning Light welcomes back the Legion of Mary - today, Judi Ferguson of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, in Sandpoint.

     Morning Light welcomes back Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul of Southwest Idaho, to share some upcoming projects:  Thanksgiving Food Box, Christmas Toy Store, Broadway North Furniture Store and the Hubble Homes Hero House.

     Morning Light talks with Jill Aldape, VP of Philanthropy for the Saint Alphonsus Health System, about the upcoming “Festival of Trees” - this year, being held virtually.

     Morning Light welcomes Karen Simkins from Sidewalk Advocates and shares stories from the recent 40 Days for Life campaign.

     Morning Light presents "Knights News" as J.A. Arroyo from the Knights of Columbus talks about the Leave No Neighbor Behind program and how essential it is during this time of self-isolation and social distancing.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" every other Friday.  Today, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers Live discusses his new book - "Purgatory is For Real."

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - to discuss how Idaho's three universities are dealing with the financial fallout of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

     Morning Light welcomes Matthew Geske, Clinical Director of Catholic Charities Counseling Program, today talking about “Why people develop unhealthy ways of using money in order to deal with stress.”

Dcn. David Shackley, Our Lady of Tears at Holy Apostles

Ralph May

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" as Mary Ellen Nourse interviews the Sisters of Divine Grace - Mother Mary Paul and Sister Mary Agnes.

     Morning Light welcomes Susie Johnston - Director of Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise - to talk about some events on the horizon plus, holiday Grab & Go Meals with Chef Bill.

   Morning Light presents a BONUS episode of "Vocations Focus" as Jim Nourse interviews Sam Alzheimer from Vianney Vocations.

Morning Light talks to Dr. Scott French, Director of the Magis Center

   Morning Light welcomes back "A New Beginning Adoption Agency" - Cara Walsh, Infant Program Director & Tina Kierce, Communications Director.

Morning Light welcomes two members from OUR LADY OF THE SMILE Praesidium at Holy Apostles … Evie Thibault and Joe James.

     Morning Light chats with Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho.  Don't forget - head to the Westside Drive-In on Thursday, November 12th.  15% of all proceeds at either location from 11am to 6pm will go to support St. Vincent de Paul Reentry conference

     Morning Light welcomes Brian Hosefros from St. Paul’s Catholic School in Nampa during our weekly "Sacred Music" segment.

     Morning Light welcomes back Linda Thomas from Stanton HealthCare along with Caitlin Boer - chairperson of the recent Stanton Gala fundraiser.