"Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron - owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary.  Today, a Bible lesson on the Feast of Unleavened Bread as Hope & Brian enjoy matzah bread with a roasted pepper relish.

     Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center to wrap up our discussion on The Shroud of Turin and modern day Eucharistic miracles.

     Morning Light talks to Cindy Lange about the special "Choose Life" license plates being offered.  Hurry and get yours - we need to sell 1000 this year to prevent this tiny pro-life billboard from going away!

     Christian Welp, Director of Diocesan Projects for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to discuss a recent event - the document from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ on the Eucharist.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will dedicate some time to discuss more about the Universal Protector of the Church.  Today, Jason Evert offers a reflection on St. Joseph, Guardian of Virgins.

     Morning Light speaks with Mark Renick from the St. Vincent de Paul Re-entry Program.  Mark talks about Grant Breidenbach, former Marketing Director, and shares some updates about the Re-entry Program.

     Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, joins Morning Light to go through the latest issue hot off the press.

     For our "Sacred Music" segment today, Morning Light provides an encore of our interview with Nationally-known Catholic recording artist Donna Cori Gibson from April 22, 2021.

     Morning Light talks with Zack McKeller, seminarian for the Diocese of Boise, about the recent 12-day Wilderness Retreat.

     Morning Light talks to Ryan Verret from the upcoming "Be Light Date Night" for married couples.

     Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho - Doug Alles!  Today we discuss the deep topic - in an age of science and scientism, what is the Catholic social thought?

    "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she covers THREE Saints - the Solemnity of the Nativity of St John the Baptist. [hear the show on this feast from June 24, 2020]  And the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.  Why does the Church celebrate these two saints together?  What are some fun facts about these two saints?  Tune in and find out!

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, discussing issues that Catholic men face in today's culture.

     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, Rich Meyers from CCI in Idaho Falls talks about July being Anti-Boredom Month.

     Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today

     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.  Today's topic - ALMONDS.

     Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center returns to Morning Light to finish up his series on modern day Eucharistic miracles.

     Morning Light talks with Karen Simkins from Sidewalk Advocates for Life regarding some updates to the training modules used for upcoming sessions.

     Morning Light welcomes back to the studio - Nelson Cintra - seminarian from the Diocese of Boise.  Nelson discusses his recent spiritual year and also shares stories from the recent 12-day wilderness treat with Fr. Nathan Dail.

    During this special Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will dedicate time to learn more about the Universal Protector of the Church.  Today, Fr. Mariusz Majewski offers a Gospel Reflection based on what we heard back on March 19th - St. Joseph’s Feast Day.  You can find this and many other great videos on our website and click the Year of St. Joseph button...part of our St. Joseph Virtual Retreat

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" - We had a wonderful pre-recorded interview with the author of today’s book.  However, the hard drive it was stored on became corrupt and we lost the audio file.  So, Hope Ryan gets to moderate today on “Always a Catholic - How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life” by Fr. Sebastian Walshe.

     Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - joins Morning Light to talk about recent changes to the FAFSA and why it's important to parents with college-aged students.

     Morning Light welcomes Kris Foster from St. Mark's music ministry, sharing the song "The Blessings" from her 2008 CD Blest

     "Vocations Focus" is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month on Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Fr. Dominique from the Verbum Spei order.

     Gina Schmidt couldn't be with us today for her Parish Nursing segment, but Morning Light found a "best of" from last year that talked about skin care (great tips as we head into summer!)

     Morning Light talked with Fr. Julio Vicente, pastor of St. Edward's parish in Twin Falls, about the upcoming Centennial Celebration.

     Morning Light presents "Man Cave" with Pat King & Josh Dickson.  Today, "What's Keeping You from Spending Time with God?"  Most Catholic men can point to some form of pride but then there's being too busy or letting other things get in the way of our relationship with the Father.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Kathy Edwards, talking today about Authentic Happiness.  You can go to www.positivepsychology.com to take a free test to find your signature strengths.

     The Idaho Lay Dominicans return to Morning Light, represented today by John Keenan and Josh Andrus.

     Chef Lou Aaron could not appear on Morning Light today so instead we play back a Best Of segment from August 4, 2020 with a lesson about Leeks!

    Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center returns to Morning Light to further discuss modern day Eucharistic miracles.  Side note - today was Morning Light program #666, so listen to this segment and read the Gospel of John 6:66 (God-wink!)

     During our weekly pro-life segment, Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwave for the month of June - Healing the Dads.  Special guest - Kevin Burke from Rachel's Vineyard shares a song - "Jacob's Heart."

     Morning Light talks with Margaret Hampton, Development Coordinator for the Diocese of Boise, about the annual Idaho Catholic Appeal and all that it helps to fund.  Also, the Idaho Catholic Foundation - what is it and who does it help?

     Morning Light co-hosts Hope Ryan and Brian Howell run down the list of next week's events as part of the Salt & Light Summer Gala fundraisers.

     For one final time, Morning Light speaks with Grant Breidenbach from St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho about updates around the Treasure Valley.  Grant is leaving SVdP on the 21st and will off on an exciting summer adventure before starting the next chapter of his life.

     Morning Light talks to Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest issue hot off the press.

   Morning Light's sacred music segment provided today by Ken Jercha, part of the music ministries at both Holy Apostles in Meridian and Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise.

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" as Alberto Jaramillo interviews Josh Tennyson about his discernment process and life in the seminary.

     Morning Light talks with Joe Galloway from Compass Catholic Ministries about good Catholic money management.  Joe will conduct a Virtual Workshop via Zoom on Saturday, September 25th from 10am to 11:30am.  Cost is $20.  Learn more about his ministry at https://compasscatholic.org and sign up for the retreat at:  www.eventbrite.com/e/its-not-your-money-finding-the-peace-of-putting-god-first-tickets

     Morning Light welcomes back MaryLou Molitor for some Political Potpourri.  After a very strange legislative session (longest in state history), what were some good things that came out of the Statehouse and what should Catholic voters be aware of heading into the 2022 session?

     Teresa Zepeda brings you "Faith & Feasts" every Wednesday on Morning Light.  Today, she shares some fun ways to celebrate June 11th (The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus), the 12th (Immaculate Heart of Mary) and then the 13th (Feast of St. Anthony of Padua)

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light with Pat King & Josh Dickson, discussing issues that affect Catholic men in today's culture.  Today, stop searching for God!  He is pounding on your door, just open up and let Him in.  

     "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, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Dr. Joe Lipetzky returns with more Catholic parenting tips.

     John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stops by Morning Light to discuss the difficult subject of "Critical Race Theory" being discussed around the Nation.  How does it differ from Catholic teaching or Natural Law?    

     Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Hosted by Chef Lou Aaron - owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish - provides you with the most delicious Bible study you'll ever hear on the radio!  Today, as Hope & Brian enjoy a lovely salad with a mustard vinaigrette dressing, Chef Lou talks about the teachings behind the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

     Morning Light talks to Susie Johnston, Director of the Nazareth Retreat Center.  This is the final month - what are some events planned to celebrate?  Tune in to learn more!

     Morning Light welcomes Emily Naugle and her special guest Ryan Valenzuela, sharing her personal story regarding miscarriage.  Then, details about a special Mass coming up June 15th to honor babies lost during pregnancy.

     Veronica Childers, Safe Environment Coordinator for the Diocese of Boise, talks with Morning Light about the Annual USCCB Charter Audit for the Protection of Youth and Young Adults.

   Celebrated on Corpus Christi Sunday, the Cathedral of St., John the Evangelist marks its 100th Anniversary with a special Mass with Bishop Peter Christensen.

     Morning Light welcomes back our dear friends - Mother Mary Paul and Sister Mary Agnes from the Sisters of Divine Grace!

     Morning Light welcomes back Emily Woodham to moderate Catholic Book Club on “The Grace of Enough” - a great book on everyday Catholic living, by God’s grace.

     Morning Light welcomes back The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - along with Luis Caloca from the College of Western Idaho to talk about new programs.

     Bishop Peter Christensen ordains four new priests into the Diocese of Boise:  Aleksander Dembowski, Joshua Falce, Adrian Leszko and Pawel Pawliszko.  This Mass was recorded live from the Catherdral of St. John in downtown Boise, ID.

     Morning Light welcomes Jake Ineck back to the St. Gabriel Studio!  Today, Jake shares a recording from last night's Vespers and then sings a sneak peek of the sequence for Corpus Christi Sunday.

     Vocations Focus in heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month during Morning Light.  Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse test our knowledge with "Lightning Round" this morning!

     Filling in for Gina Schmidt today, Cari Moodie from Saint Alphonsus shares some updates on the COVID-19 vaccine as well as Summer Safety Tips during Morning Light.

     Morning Light talks with seminarian Tim Segert, who is in his “pastoral year” currently serving at St. Mark’s Catholic Community here in Boise.

     "Faith & Feasts" with Teresa Zepeda on Morning Light - today, talking about the Feast of St. Boniface on June 5th.

     Pat King & Josh Dickson bring you "Man Cave" every Wednesday as part of Morning Light.  Today, they help promote the upcoming Man Cave event with Bear Woznick, June 18th at The Vault in Meridian.  Sign up today at www.SaltandLightRadio.com

     Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise provides today's "Catholic Counseling" on Morning Light.

     Alanna Burg & Mike Turner represent the Idaho Lay Dominicans today on Morning Light.

     "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 - bringing you the most delicious Bible study you'll ever hear on the radio.  While Brian & Hope enjoy warm pita bread with a Greek salad, Chef/Deacon Lou teaches us about Showbread, the 12 loaves of bread that stood for the 12 tribes of Israel, presented and shown in the Temple of Jerusalem in the Presence of God.

     Morning Light shares more information about Sacred Heart Ranch with its founders - Pete Espil and Jaime Thietten.

     Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, joins Morning Light with some exciting updates

     Morning Light chats with Dcn. Gene Fadness (Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register) about the latest issue hot off the press.

     Morning Light talks with Kris Foster from St. Mark’s music ministry about "Mary's Month."  Kris shares a duet version of "Ave Maria" found on her "Grateful" CD.

     Morning Light interviews Annaliese Tverdy, our final winner of a Blessed Carlo Acutis Distinguished Graduate Award.  Nnominated by Sandy Machado at Immaculate Conception in Buhl, Annaliese shares memories of high school, service projects and future plans.

    Morning Light is delighted to talk once again with Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocation Director of Discernment & Recruitment for the Diocese of Boise.  With the month of June right around the corner, Father has some great outdoor events to share with us, plus answers questions about the upcoming Priestly Ordination on June 3rd.

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, to talk about some upcoming events and a preview of an article coming up in the next Idaho Catholic Register.

     Morning Light welcomes back Cathleen Booth, a Clinical Counselor at Catholic Charities of Idaho.  Over the past year, at the request of Dcn. Sal Carranza (head of Youth Ministry for the Diocese), CCI has developed and conducted trainings with youth ministers to teach them how to recognize and respond to suicidal crisis in youth.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, Memorial Day is also the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - find ways to incorporate our Blessed Mother in your holiday plans.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson.  Today, do you have an inferior interior life?  God should be your steering wheel, not a spare tire - find at least 15-minutes a day for your Creator!

     "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, Rich Meyers from CCI in Idaho Falls talks about "Mental Health Action Day."

     Morning Light talks with Faith Lim, latest winner of a Blessed Carlo Acutis Distinguished Graduate Award.  Faith Lim is President of the Treasure Valley Teens for Life, she prays in front of Planned Parenthood, and was a Science Olympiad Award Winner.

     Morning Light welcomes John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to talk about the Decalogue and Thomas Jefferson's rules for a civil society. 

     "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.  Today's lesson is on...LEMONS.

     Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center talks with Morning Light about Eucharistic miracles in the 21st century.

     Passionately Pro-Life advocate Emily Naugle visits Morning Light with a comparison of the Real Presence in the Eucharist with the real presence of life in the womb.

     Dave Tetreault joins Morning Light today to talk more about the Rosary Ride motorcycle rally coming up Friday, June 18th with EWTN host and cycle enthusiast - Bear Woznick!

     Morning Light welcomes the host of Catholic Answers Live, heard weekdays from 4 to 6pm here on Salt & Light Radio...Cy Kellett!  Cy is our moderator for today’s Catholic Book Club, sharing his new book “A Teacher of Strange Things.”

     Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - joins Morning Light along with Mary Howell, graduating senior at Bishop Kelly, sharing more about community service and how important it is for students to volunteer.

     During our Sacred Music segment, Morning Light introduces you to Jon Guerra - a liturgical musician, singer, pianist currently at St. Paul’s in Nampa.  He has been working on a collaboration project to connect Catholic Music Directors across the nation and around the world!

     "Vocations Focus" can be heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month on Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Sister Frances Carol - Vocations Director of the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales in Maryland.

     Time for Parish Nursing on Morning Light!  This is Celiac Awareness Month and Gina Schmidt will be talking about celiac disease.  Health Byte: https://celiac.org  

     The Senior Mass and Crowning of Mary, celebrating the Class of 2021 and the Marian month of May.  Recorded live from the Carly Center on the campus of Bishop Kelly High School with Fr. Greg Vance as celebrant.  Congrats graduates!

     In our Journey with St. Joseph segment, Morning Light shares the audio of “Why Honor St. Joseph?” by Fr. Caleb Vogel.  The video portion is part of the St. Joseph Virtual Retreat found at www.SaltandLightRadio.com - click on the Year of St. Joseph button on our home page

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment on Morning Light, hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today's focus is on St. Rita of Cascia - learn more about this religious and some fun ways to celebrate her feast day on May 22nd

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, discussing topics that affect Catholic men in today's culture.  Today's topic: "The Power of Forgiveness."

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Counseling" where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Kathy Edwards talks about "Healthy Body and Healthy Mind."

     Morning Light welcomes John Keenan & David Charnock from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue the discussion about the nature of mankind and of government.

     Morning Light delivers a Best of Cooking With Scripture today - Chef Lou was dealing with a water main burst at his State Street location.  So, tongue in cheek, we jumped in the Way Back Machine to pull out this episode from February 2nd, talking about WATER (oh, and almonds.)

     Morning Light welcomes back Karen Simkins who gives us a history of Sidewalk Advocates for Life.

     Morning Light welcomes back Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, to share some great updates on the Mobile Food Pantry, Summerfest and more.

     Morning Light talks with Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, to share the latest issue hot off the press.

     This week's Sacred Music segment of Morning Light is provided by Ken Jercha, who performs "The Voice of God"