Merikay Jost & Christian Welp return to Morning Light to continue this special summer series.  What are the different forms of Human Trafficking?  How is pornography used as a "gateway drug" to sex trafficking?

   Chef Lou Aaron - owner of Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary - hosts "Cooking With Scripture."  This weekly segment of Morning Light is the most delicious Bible study on the radio!  Today's topic - the date...this versatile fruit has a LONG history!

   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 morning, we’re joined by Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates as he wraps up his series on the Top 10 Ways to Catholic Mindfulness.

   Mike Turner and John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stop by Morning Light to discuss the Holy Trinity.  John also shares some upcoming events with listeners.

   Gina Schmidt provides our Parish Nursing segment this week on Morning Light.  Gina gives us lots of great tips regarding Summer Safety!

   As we continue our special summer series on Spiritual Direction, Greg Schweitzer joins Morning Light to talk about a Spiritual Gifts Inventory.

   Pat King & Josh Dickson present "Man Cave" - a weekly segment of Morning Light.  This episode talks about "identity" - no matter how we may identify certain aspects of our lives, ultimately we are a beloved child of God.

   Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - stops by Morning Light to introduce her intern, Nias Garcia to discuss summer programs, types of internships and going back to school in his mid-20s.

Flag Day

Emmett Cherry Festival

World Refugee Day  

ALPHA Training

Ballpark Brew Fest

   Hope Ryan is the moderator for this edition of "Catholic Book Club" during Morning Light as we talk about the book “Sitting Like a Saint: Catholic Mindfulness for Kids” by Dr. Gregory and Barbara Bottaro. (sittinglikeasaint.com)  What is mindfulness and why does it matter to children? Is mindfulness new age? How do parents and children use this book?

   Jaime Thietten returns to Morning Light with "Music for the Soul."  As we celebrate the Most Holy Trinity this Sunday at Mass, Jaime shares a couple of versions of "Holy, Holy, Holy - Lord God Almighty."

   "Marriage & Family Life" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Josh Dickson fills in for Jay Wonacott for this edition.  Josh picks up the conversation regarding "Into the Breach" and what it means to be a Catholic man.

   During the weekly pro-life segment of Morning Light, Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More stops by to discuss how abortion affects men.

   "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  This week she focuses on the Feast Day of the Holy Trinity.

   Merikay Jost & Christian Welp return to Morning Light to continue our special summer series on the difficult subject of human trafficking.  Today, the three parts of this business and what's being legally done to decrease this activity.

   “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 in east Boise.  This week's discussion centers around the pistachio.

   CATHOLIC COUNSELING - where Morning Light has assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  This morning, we’re joined by Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates to discuss "gratitude."

John Keenan & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans

   Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, stops by Morning Light with the topic:  Exploring a “Theology of Migration”  June is Immigrant Heritage Month and June 15th is World Refugee Day. Why is this a central topic for the Church?

   "Spiritual Direction" is a new summer series on Morning Light led by Kevin Laughlin with guest appearances by people representing many different forms of spirituality.  

   Man Cave, with Pat King & Josh Dickson, moves to its new time for the summer schedule - Mondays at 7:12am during Morning Light.  This week, we pick up the conversation from last week regarding the "golden calf" in our own lives:  sports, video games, etc. - what are we putting ahead of our prayer lives, our families, our time with God?  

   Dcn. Gene Fadness - Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register - stops by Morning Light with the latest edition hot off the press.

   The Coaching Educator, Rebecca M. Carroll stops by Morning Light to talk about the rising costs of college, and how parents can combat that.

Mikaela & Amelia share details about the TVT4L Spring Dance fundraiser

   Ralph May, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho

From St. John's Cathedral in Boise, ID with Bishop Peter Christensen

   Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, talks about the booklet "Into the Breach" - an Apostolic Exhortation from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted from the the Diocese of Phoenix.

Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview seminarian Joshua Falce on this episode of "Vocations Focus" on Morning Light.

   Parish Nursing is a segment of Morning Light heard every other week.  In this edition, Gina Schmidt talks about headaches and migraines.

   Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light with Pat King & Josh Dickson discussing issues affecting Catholic men.  In this edition, the guys talk about the pursuit of happiness and how the world wanders the desert searching for the thing that our Lord wants to freely give us.

   "Who" knew that the Dr. Seuss classic "Horton Hears a Who" could be considered a lesson on the sanctity of life?  Pro-life advocate Emily Naugle joins Morning Light to point out the interesting parallels between what Horton faced in the story versus what pro-life warriors face today in our secular society.

   Merikay Jost launches a 6-week discussion on Morning Light, regarding the difficult subject of Human Trafficking.  This week, she defines the different forms of HT and what Pope Francis has to say on the matter.

   Morning Light presents "Catholic Counseling" where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. This morning, we’re joined by Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates.

   "Knights News" on Morning Light focuses on the amazing work being done by our Knights of Columbus Councils.  "Beat the Heat" is coming up this Saturday, June 8th   Kids 1 mile race starts at 9:00am - 5K run/walk starts at 10:00am.  Starting line is at the Twin Falls City Park. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Special Olympics Idaho Magic Valley Team.

   Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stops by Morning Light to talk about the Ascension of the Lord, then give it a Dominican spin.

   Chef Lou could not be with us for this week's segment on Morning Light.  Instead, Brian & Greg list delicious foods from Biblical times that we can use today to prepare healthy meals.

   Morning Light welcomes Dr. Sarah Quilici to the show.  She is the Superintendent for Idaho Catholic Schools and gives us a "report card" of the school year that just ended along with some things to look forward to in 2019-20.

   Morning Light welcomes Rich Raimondi, President of Bishop Kelly High School.  Besides wrapping up a successful school year, he also shares things to look forward to in the BK2020 Vision, including a new school cafeteria, upgrades to The Reg gym and more.

Top 5 Movies

Jazz Mass

Paint the Town

Greek Fest

   Jason & Veronica Childers drop by Morning Light to share highlights and memories of their recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  What is the difference between a pilgrim and a tourist?  How can a pilgrimage change our spiritual life?

   Josh Dickson from "Man Cave" stops by Morning Light to talk about spiritual warfare.

Twin Falls Western Days

Starlight Mountain Theater

Idaho Shakespeare Festival

New Movies at the Theater

   "Catholic Book Club" is heard every other Friday during Morning Light.  During this edition, we actually get to talk with the author of the book we're featuring.  Dawn Eden Goldstein joins us on the telephone to share her book - "Sunday Will Never Be the Same: A Rock & Roll Journalist Opens Her Heart to God."  From her Jewish childhood to the music clubs of Greenwich Village to her conversion to Catholicism, this faith story spans over 35 years.

   During the “Marriage & Family Life” segment of Morning Light, Spencer Brookshier from Vita Pacis Planning talks about his faith-based financial planning business.  As a certified Dream Manager, he shares how he can bring peace into the families Vita Pacis serves.

   “MUSIC FOR THE SOUL” is a segment on Morning Light heard every other Thursday, hosted by Catholic recording artist and pro-life warrior - Jaime Thietten.  Today she shares a powerful song with our audience: "Be Not Afraid" by Kitty Cleveland.

   As National Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, Cathleen Booth, Licensed Professional Counselor with Catholic Charities of Idaho, joins Morning Light to talk about how counseling can help heal after abortion.

   Pat King & Josh Dickson bring you "Man Cave" every Wednesday during the Morning Light radio program

   Randy & Lenette Jackson from David's Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry in Nampa.

The Feast of the Ascension

Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network

   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 morning, Pete Espil joins us via webcam.  When something goes sideways with our teens, the first question we should ask is "What happened?"  Listen to this segment and find out why.

   We need members of the different Councils of Knights of Columbus to reach out and schedule themselves to be on the program.  The Idaho Knights do SO much for our parishes, we want to share those events with our Morning Light family.  Email: MorningLight@SaltandLightRadio.com

   “Cooking With Scripture” is a weekly segment of Morning Light, usually hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, Owner of Westside Drive-In, also a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in east Boise.  In this edition, Chef Lou shares more about juniper berries (which aren't really a berry at all?!)

"Tapas for a Cause" fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul

Tim Segert is a seminarian for the Diocese of Boise.

   Parish Nursing is a segment heard every other Thursday during Morning Light.  This edition features Joan Carnosso talking about skin cancer.  Follow these letters when checking your skin (which you should do once a month)

A - asymmetrical

B - borders

C - color

D - diameter

E - evolving

   Pat King & Josh Dickson bring you Man Cave - a weekly segment of Morning Light.  This week, the guys talk about the value of work - in Pat's case, working in the soil and enjoying the outdoors in all of God's creation.

   Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network stops by Morning Light to discuss the Equality Act that recently passed the U.S. House.

   "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, Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates joins us in studio to talk about "Letting Go  ."

   "Knights News" is a weekly segment of Morning Light that focuses on the great work being done by Knights of Columbus Councils across the State.  The Knights are heavily involved with Special Olympics and Shannon Reece stops by to share more about this wonderful organization.

   Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans drops by the St. Gabriel Studio to talk more about May being the Month of Mary.  How does Our Blessed Mother tie in with Dominican Spirituality?  Find out during this weekly segment of Morning Light.

   "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we learn more about food from Biblical times.  Our normal host, Chef Lou Aaron, could not be with us so Whitni & Brian talk about herbs & spices (all of which we use today) and how they were applied back then.  From cooking to medicinal purposes, even used in trade - it's an interesting lesson.

   During our weekly spotlight of Catholic Education, Morning Light talks with Bridgit Arkoosh, Principal of Holy Family School in Couer d'Alene.  Instead of ties with one single parish like most of our Catholic Schools, three parishes come together to support Holy Family.

   Mike Caldwell, Principal at Bishop Kelly High School, drops by Morning Light to talk about the final week of classes, recent success by Spring sports teams, Graduation on Saturday and what to look forward in the 2019/20 school year.

Confirmations

Top 5 Movies

4A State Baseball/Softball Tournaments

   Morning Light sponsor Rob Sower from Sower Real Estate stops by to discuss the interesting realty market and also help promote the annual Apologhetti Camp in late July/early August.

   Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - brings guest Jennifer Hovey from Huntington Learning Center in east Boise to talk about the importance of ACT and SAT test scores when it comes to college scholarship money.

   During Morning Light's weekly segment on Young Adults, Sam Graefe stops by to discuss NFP.  She and her husband have been using Natural Family Planning during their marriage of almost three years.  What are the benefits?  What are the misconceptions?

Relay for Life in Twin Falls

Laser Light Show at Shoshone Falls

All-Abilities Mass May 19th

UnPlanned Movie

Class for Pets Avoiding Danger

   "Catholic Book Club" is a segment heard every other week on Morning Light.  For this edition, Pam DiLucca is our moderator as we discuss the book, “In the School of the Holy Spirit” by Jacques Philippe - described as “A short but powerful guide to recognizing and fostering inspirations from the Holy Spirit.”  

   Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light to continue his series regarding the recent Notre Dame Study on Catholic parenting...

“Music for the Soul” is a segment hosted by Jaime Thietten, heard every other week during Morning Light.  This edition highlights her song “Love's Work Is Never Done.”  This song ties in with the Gospel coming up this Sunday.  How can we extend love to those around us?

   Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Fr. Mariusz Majewski, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Couer d'Alene, during the "Vocations Focus" segment of Morning Light.

   During our bi-monthly chat with Catholic Charities of Idaho, Morning Light talks with Richard Meyers, LPC - Regional Director of CCI's Idaho Falls office.  This is Mental Health Awareness Month - how can we help remove the stigma surrounding mental illness, which affects 1 in 5 Americans.

   Pat King & Josh Dickson bring you "Man Cave" - a weekly segment of Morning Light.  This week, they bring props - an antique oil lamp and some beautiful Rosaries.  Create a space to pray in your home, set the proper ambiance and pray the Rosary daily!  You never know the spiritual power you release...

   Morning Light presents a weekly pro-life segment and this week, MaryLou Molitor begins an interesting conversation on NFP - Natural Family Planning.  What is it exactly?  How does it work?  Is it effective?  There is so much to cover - we ran out of time and hope to schedule her back next week to finish the information!

   Teresa Zepeda is on vacation so Brian & Whitni try their hand at "Faith & Feasts" - a weekly segment on Morning Light.  Teresa left them some great information on the subject "Why is May the Month of Mary?"  Check it out!

   Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network stops by Morning Light to discuss local politics affecting the faithful.  The recent passing of a SOGI ordinance to restrict discrimination in the City of Meridian has area Christians scratching their heads.  Why was it necessary?  How does it impact religious freedom?  What can we do next to overturn the decision?  

   "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 morning, we talk with Pete Espil about gratitude.

Top 5 Reasons that Catholic men should join Knights of Columbus

   John Keenan & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stop by Morning Light to share more about Mary, Mother of God, and her connection to the Dominican Order.

   Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive-In, also a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in east Boise, hosts "Cooking With Scripture" - a weekly segment of Morning Light - the most delicious Bible lesson on the radio!

   Carina Van Pelt - Principal, Holy Rosary Catholic School in Idaho Falls - calls into Morning Light to share all the details of their wonderful family atmosphere.

   Morning Light talks with Stephany Herrera, Vice Principal for Academic Affairs at Bishop Kelly High School, discussing the senior class of 2019, their accomplishments and the upcoming graduation ceremony on May 25th