Morning Light chats with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.  Messy Family University is happening Sept. 23-24 and Jay is giving away FIVE spots for free!  Call 208-350-7535 if you're interested in attending this wonderful retreat with Mike & Alicia Hernon.

     Morning Light presents Man Cave - today, with Pat King - discussing the Parable of the Prodigal Son and how it could be beckoning Catholic men back to confession.  Pat also has a Man Cave video series on our YouTube page:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moIpoeF2BCg&list=PLT8kO3XmJPwEobXV8WDH9513ULOzCx7tk

This week, Pat continues his conversation with Sheriff Donahue on how he got to where he is and how his faith impacts his life and career. 

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she discusses today's feast day - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

For this week's Newman Night talk at St. Paul's Student Center, Father Nathan Dail brought in a special guest, Sister Maria Juan Anderson, to share about her journey to the sisterhood. 

This is the first of the Newman Night Talks being held Thursday nights at St. Paul's Catholic Student Center on Boise States University's campus. For this week's talk, Father Nathan Dail shared about how our relationship with God can help us realize our personal identity and our mission.  

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment on Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  This week, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Kathy Edwards with today's topic: Change Your Perspective By Changing Your Thoughts

     Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us this morning.  Morning Light presents this Best of Cooking With Scripture from September of 2019 (with original co-host Whitni Willmore) talking about capers, olives, and Noah. 

     Morning Light welcomes back John Keenan & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans.  Today, they discuss the man whose feast day is today - Saint John Chrysostom.

     It's a Magis Center Monday!  Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, to continue the discussion on Faith AND science!

     Morning Light talks with Passionately Pro-Life advocate Emily Naugle on the culture of death in books and television programs.

     Financial Fitness is a new weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, Trey Schorr from Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors discusses types of retirement programs such as 401K, 403B, etc.

     "Priscilla's Porch" is a new weekly segment on Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, she talks about "community" in light of the Idaho Catholic Women's Conference.

     Morning Light talks with Laraine Bennett during Catholic Book Club, regarding her new book: "The Little Way of Living with Less - Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower" available through Sophia Institute Press.

www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less

     Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, walks Morning Light through the latest issue, hot off the press!

     Morning Light talks with Jake Ineck, Director of Music at Holy Apostles in Meridian, about the do's and don'ts of liturgical music.

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" with Alberto Jaramillo.  Today's topic is R.I.M. - Relationship, Identity, Mission.  While our seminarians focus on this during their discernment process, we too should be doing this in our own lives.

     Joan Carnosso was unable to join Morning Light today due to computer issues.  Instead, Brian & Hope try to discuss the topic of cholesterol during our Parish Nursing segment.

     Joan Carnosso was unable to join Morning Light today due to computer issues.  Instead, Brian & Hope try to discuss the topic of cholesterol during our Parish Nursing segment.

    "The Catholic Attic” is Morning Light's monthly catechesis with Fr. Justin Brady from St. Paul's in Nampa.  This month, Father discusses the topic “Education vs. Formation.”

This week, Pat had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Canyon County Sheriff, Kieran Donahue, and talk about his career and faith journey up until this point. 

     Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" - a weekly segment hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she talks about the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sept. 8)  What is its significance as a feast day?  How do we celebrate this special birthday?

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Eddie Trask.  This week, Eddie shares a children's book about a little girl aspiring to be a Saint.  Men, how are we encouraging our kids in a positive way?

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light, where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Matt to continue the conversation on prayer and mental health. This week, drawing on Mary as the perfect prayer. Matt discusses: The spirit of the 'Anti-Mary' in our culture today.  The counter-cultural virtues of Mary.  And, devotion to Mary as Mother, including prayers and the Rosary

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans to kick off today's show. Josh Andrus and John Keenan return to round out the Summer of Truth series.

     Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  Today, Chef shares with us an ancient grain - farrow.

     A great running game helped Bishop Kelly defeat another 5A opponent - this time, a 35-0 shutout over the Centennial Patriots.  Tom Hiler brings you all the action from the Knights home opener at Nick Ysursa Field.

Morning Light welcomes back Bizzy Schorr as she shares a little bit about St. Therese of Lisieux and her spiritual lifestyle called, " The Little Way."

Morning Light welcomes back Kacy Elguezabal, the Marketing Manager for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In this segment, Kacy shares a little bit about the Christmas Toy drive and Thanksgiving meal box programs the organization puts on during the holiday season. 

Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M Carroll, The Coaching Educator, as she tells Brian and Hope about the ins and outs of the FAFSA. 

Morning Light welcomes back Ken Jersha as he continues the conversation on what kind of music is appropriate for the Mass setting and what is not. 

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, the Director of Marriage and Family Life Services for the Dioceses of Boise, as he talks about events coming up, as well as establishing a routine of rest and leisure in the home on Sundays. 

This is part 2 of Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse's interview with Father Roger Fernando. He finished describing his childhood, faith journey, and the differences he has seen in the culture and society of America as compared to that of his native home, Sri Lanka. 

Morning Light welcomes back Karen Simkins as she shares some of her experiences of when she has prayed and interacted with people outside of Planned Parenthood. 

Morning Light welcomes back Teresa Zepeda as she shares a couple of activities for us to do in order to celebrate the feast of St. Lupas. 

For this week's episode, Brian and Pat continued on the theme of last week, and talked a little bit more of the importance of humility.

Morning Light welcomes back Pat King and Eddie Trask as they talk a little bit about society and its glorification of evil. Eddie shares a book to illustrate the importance of showing children the examples of the saints and how we need to glorify heroes, not villains. 

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  This week, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates shares a new book - "Answering God's Call" by Barbara Lee available through Loyola Press.

     Morning Light welcomes Brian Walker & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans as they continue their series - "The Summer of Truth."

     Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron from the Westside Drive-In (and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Boise)  Today, the lesson revolves around the FIG!

     Morning Light introduces you to the new President of Bishop Kelly High School - Bill Avey.  Learn more about Bill's background with HP and his future vision for BK.

     David Ripley, Executive Director of Idaho Chooses Life, drops by Morning Light with an update on Idaho's Trigger Law going into effect and what that means for the state's future.

     Morning Light talks with Fr. Bailey Clemens from the Diocese of Baker, OR about the upcoming Desert Retreat for men on Sept. 17.  For more information, visit www.saintfranciscathedral.com or call the parish office at (541) 523-4521.

Bizzy Schoor joins us for another episode of "Priscilla's Porch," wherin she shares a little bit about education and how important it is to have parents involved in their kid's schooling.

Another Friday, another Idaho Catholic Register hot off the presses. Dcn. Genen Fadness joins us to walk us through the latest edition of the paper. 

In this edition of Catholic Book Club Brian and Trinity had the opportunity to talk with Matt and Ashley Peck about their new book publushed thorugh their non-profit, "Prayerfull Catholic."  It is Called everyday prayers and is a very beautiful book filled with pictures of our churches nad chapels. 

Welcome back to Bishop Kelly Football! This game was a crazy blow out for the Knights, and an excellent start to their season, with a win over Capital 41 to 6. Hopefully, this is a sign of good things to come for the team for the rest of the season. 

     Cathryn Gardner, Music Minister at Our Lady of the Rosary, joins Morning Light for our Sacred Music segment to share some SATB choir music.     

When You Believe:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq7exBpCN38

     Morning Light introduces you to three new seminarians for the Diocese of Boise:  Joe Patti, Connor Brown and Ryan O'Lenick.

     Morning Light welcomes back Joan Carnosso with our Parish Nursing segment.  Today, Joan talks about Gastroparesis, a disease in which your stomach cannot empty itself of food in a normal way.

     "Walking With Moms" is a new segment to Morning Light, based on the initiative from the USCCB.  Today's guest is J.A. Arroyo, State Pro-Life Leader for the Idaho Knights of Columbus, talking about their new program ASAP (AID and SUPPORT AFTER PREGNANCY)

This week, Brian is back in the studio with Pat! They decided to talk about Jesus and how men need to be humble and listen for Him and to follow His path for them. 

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she talks about the extraordinary Saint Louis IX and the incredible way he lived his life and governed his people as King of France in the 13th century.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Eddie Trask.  Today, special guest Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue shares details on a foundation he & his wife created to help put an end to domestic violence.  Learn more at https://www.manupcrusade.com/

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Kathy Edwards with today's topic:  The World Would Be Great If Not For People 

     What is Truth?  Actually, Truth is more of a "Who" than a "What."  Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans drops by Morning Light to explain more about this topic.

     Chef Lou Aaron is at the Western Idaho Fair so Morning Light presents a Best of Morning Light from August 25, 2020 when the topic was the walnut.

     Morning Light chats with Boise native, Sister Maria Juan Anderson, one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Women's Conference.

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwave for the month of August - "Healing Abortion Providers."

     Financial Fitness is a new weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, Stephen Stech from Capital Financial Solutions talks about retirement.

    "Priscilla's Porch" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, she concludes her series on “poverty”

     Morning Light talks with Kacy Elguezabal, Marketing Manager from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about the recent SummerFest fundraiser and future events designed to help with the mission.  www.svdpid.org for more information

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - to talk about what becomes of Title IX if transgender athletes are allowed to play women's sports.

     Morning Light talks with Kris Foster from St. Mark's music ministry about what "choir" has meant through the long history of the Church.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month during Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Diana Decker, President of the Serra Club of North Idaho, an organization that focuses on religious vocations.

     Morning Light welcomes back Mike & Alicia Hernon to talk about the upcoming Messy Family University coming to Holy Apostles parish on Sept. 23-24.  Learn more at the Diocese of Boise website:  www.CatholicIdaho.org/events 

     "Walking With Moms in Need" is a new segment of Morning Light.  Today, we welcome back Nichole Bentz from Students for Life Action to talk more about the upcoming Life Day at the Park in Ontario, OR - 10am on Saturday, Aug. 27th at Ontario Lion's Park. 

This week's episode is the second part of Eddie and Pat's conversation on marriage and being a father. 

     Morning Light presents a "Best of" Faith & Feasts from August 18th of last year, which was the Year of St. Joseph.  Teresa Zepeda shared details on one of St. Joseph's many titles - Patron of Pastry Chefs?!  Tune in to learn more!

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Pat flies solo on today's episode and shares how his Sunday Missal is a wonderful tool that helps him prepare for the weekly Mass.  If Catholic men are all about being prepared, here's another great tool for your spiritual toolbox.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, Matt from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise breaks down each line of the Our Father prayer and discusses the mental benefits of praying it daily.

     Morning Light welcomes Idaho Lay Dominicans John Keenan & Anita Moore back to the show, discussing the Church's teaching on social justice as it pertains to the recent Idaho Supreme Court ruling on the abortion laws.

     Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Boise.  Today, we talk about APPLES!

     Morning Light talks with Margaret Hampton, Development Coordinator for the Diocese of Boise.  August is “National Make-A-Will Month” and the Diocese has provided some free online tools to help you do just that.

     Morning Light chats with Emily Naugle during our "Passionately Pro-Life" segment - today, discussing "sterilization" and what the Church says about it.

     "Financial Fitness" is a new weekly segment of Morning Light.  Tim Zadzora - President of Link Wealth Management - continues his series on "Common Retirement Planning Mistakes" focusing today on Social Security benefits.

     Priscilla's Porch is a new weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, Bizzy discusses the meaning behind the logo she created for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Women's Conference.  Learn more at www.IdahoCatholicWomen.com

     Karlo Broussard, apologist at Catholic Answers Live, moderates today's Catholic Book Club on Morning Light.  Karlo shares insights on his new book "Meeting the Protestant Response."

     It's the highly anticipated return of the Idaho Catholic Register!  After a brief summer hiatus, Dcn. Gene Fadness returns to Morning Light and walks us through the latest issue hot off the press.

     Ken Jercha returns to Morning Light to continue his theme on Sacred Music - "From Profound to Profane and Back Again."

     Alberto Jaramillo was unable to join us this morning, so Morning Light presents a "Best of" Seminarian Spotlight.  This was taken from April 14th when we talked to A.J. Salas from the Diocese of Las Vegas.

     This segment of Parish Nursing on Morning Light is hosted by Gina Schmidt, discussing tips to stay safe in the extreme heat.

     Fr. Justin Brady joins Morning Light for our monthly catechesis lesson - The Catholic Attic.  Today, Father defines several special words on our liturgical calendar for the month of August.

This week, Pat brought Eddie Trask back into the studio as they continued their conversation from "Morning Light," regarding being a father and marriage. This is the first part to their conversation.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, a brief biography and nifty ways to celebrate the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi (Aug. 11)

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, the topic of "social justice" and what it means in the Catechism of the Catholic Church versus what the political climate has twisted it into.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental help.  Today, we visit with Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise.

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak discuss Catholic social justice and give examples from a couple of Saints.

     Morning Light presents a Best of "Cooking With Scripture" from August 17, 2021.  Chef Lou had just returned from his taping of "The Journey Home" television/radio program on EWTN.

     Morning Light interviews Marc Sandrus from Knights on Bikes about the upcoming Rosary Ride.  Learn more by listening in then register by visiting our website: www.SaltandLightRadio.com 

     Morning Light talks with David Ripley from Idaho Chooses Life about the Trigger Law and numerous lawsuits against it.

     Financial Fitness is a new weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today's lesson is courtesy of Trey Schorr from Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors and centers around the Gospel readings from the past two weeks regarding stewardship.

Morning Light welcomes back Bizzy Schorr as she continues the conversation from last week regarding poverty and the church's true meaning behind, "being poor in spirit." 

Morning Light welcomes back Father Brady for another episode of "Catholic Attic." In this month's episode, they talk a little bit about Mary's Assumption and the Ascension.

Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M Carroll as she shares a little bit about the ins and outs of applying for Grad. school. 

Morning Light welcomes back Ken Jersha as he shares about music in the liturgy and what is appropriate and what might not be. 

Morning Light welcomes back Jim and Mary Ellen Nourse as they sit down with Father Roger Fernando as he shares about his journey to the priesthood. 

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage and Family Life Services for the Diocese of Boise, as he gives a little bit of an update about his office and what is going on in the community. 

Morning Light welcomes Jackie Wakefield as she shares a little bit about the different forms of adoption and some information regarding the adoption industry. 

This week, Pat and Travis Wingo talked about the new ministry Travis has started at the Cathedral in Boise. This is a ministry in partnership with the Knight's of Columbus called, "Family Nights." It is about building community within the parish families.