Salt & Light Catholic Radio Podcasts

     This is the 9th and final episode of our Vandal Catholic series.  Brian Howell from Salt & Light Radio, along with Eric Meyer - Director of Mission for St. Augustine's Student Center - sat down with staff and students on the campus of the University of Idaho to discuss how this unique piece of property has been a crucial part of students' lives.  In the finale', we talk with Allie Friesen (FOCUS missionary), Peter Behrend (President of the Vandal Catholic Club), Mauricio Rodriguez and Kellen Moore about their experiences over the past year or two.

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     Tolkien Talk returns to Morning Light with Fr. Greg Vance, our guide through Middle Earth and the literary masterpieces of JRR Tolkien. Today in Episode 11, we discuss the many relationships through the stories:  love stories, friendships and more. How are the relationships on the pages mirrored in Tolkien's own life?

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     On YouTube, you can find a channel called MassTransit:  https://www.youtube.com/@sanoroo  You may have read the article earlier this year in the Idaho Catholic Register?  The host of that podcast joins Morning Light today - Gordon Crow!  He tells us about MassTransit and the inspiration behind it, plus shares why he and his wife are in Idaho this week along with some ties to Idaho in Gordon's past.

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     Catholic recording artist and pro-life warrior Jaime Thietten can now add "actress" to her resume'.  Jaime joins Morning Light today along with Wally Veazie - writer and producer of the film "Christine’s Wager."  You can grab a sneak peek of the film in Twin Falls on Saturday, July 22nd as part of a special fundraiser for Sacred Heart Ranch of Idaho.  Learn more at this link:  https://sacredheartranch.org/home/blog/7225899/tickets-now-on-sale-for-our-first-annual-red-carpet-fundraiser

 

 

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     Morning Light continues our series with Dr. Ryan Hanning, talking today about Classical and Catholic Education.  What is the  TRUE purpose of education?  How did the past 60 years of education reduce human purpose to just being a good consumer? Dr. Hanning provides the answers!

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     Vocations Focus is heard during Morning Light on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.  This month has FIVE Thursdays so we get to enjoy a bonus segment!  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse tell us about the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming who produce delicious Mystic Monk Coffee. Learn more at: www.carmelitemonks.org 

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Morning Light welcomes back Pat King as he shares how to keep our yards nice and green during this summer season. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Teresa Zepeda, our saint and feast day expert!

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Morning Light welcomes back Pat King and Eddie Trask as Eddie shares about his recent conference experience. Pat and Eddie also talk about leadership and how important it is to take on that role as a man. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Sarah Lynch as she shares about developing friendship and community skills in students and children. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Chef Lou Aaron as he shares with us the importance of community, connection, and how meals play a big part in those.

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Morning Light welcomes back John Keenan of the Idaho Lay Dominicans!

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Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French as he shares moare about faith and science. 

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Morning Light welcomes the incredible and famous Mary Wax of Holy Apostles to share about her many years serving the parish.

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Morning Light welcomes Andrea Dunlap to share about her open adoption story. 

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     In this series, Brian Howell from Salt & Light Radio and Eric Meyer from Vandal Catholic will interview staff and students who are involved in the ministry work of St. Augustine's Student Center on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID. 

      After watching his dad pay for his siblings to go to college, Luke Zepeda wanted to join the military and pay his own way.  However, the Lord guided Luke from Jerome to Moscow. How has Vandal Catholic played a part in this young man's first year of college?  What this the right choice for him spiritually?

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Morning Light welcomes back Father Greg Vance as he continues his journey through the world of J.R.R Tolkien and his "Lord of the Rings" universe. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Deacon Gene Fadness for one last run through of the Idaho Catholic Register before his retirement. Thank you Deacon Gene for all of your hard work and dedication over the years!

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Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director for St. Vincent de Paul, Ralph May! Ralph gives us a little update as to what the society has been up to lately, and he shares some stories from Summer Fest. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Cathryn Gardner, music director for Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise. She shares with us some wedding processional music approved by the church. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, the Director of Marriage and Family life for the Diocese of Boise. Jay shares an update on the diocese calendar, and then he continues his dive into the catechism paragraphs on marriage and family. 

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Morning Light welcomes back Ryan Olenick, a seminarian for the diocese of Boise. he shares his vocations story and how he came to answer God's call to the priesthood.

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     It's the delightful return of The Bountiful Harvest segment on Morning Light with a special guest - Kevin Ryan (spouse of M.L. co-host Hope Ryan)  There are all sorts of plants in our own backyards, the foothills and mountains - most are edible, some are medicinal and of course there are those that can make you sick.  Kevin shares some information, and a delicious tea, with us this morning.

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     Pat King joins Morning Light for another installment of Man Cave.  Today, Pat shares another classic of C.S. Lewis - "The Abolition of Man."

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     Morning Light presents Faith & Feasts every Wednesday with Teresa Zepeda who shares ideas on how to turn special days on our liturgical calendar into spiritual opportunities for your family.

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      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 shares tips on how to live Christ's Commandment of "love neighbor as self" and how to avoid self-love becoming selfish.

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     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 in east Boise.  While the team enjoys a big healthy salad, Chef talks about the word "beloved" - how many times we find it in scripture and what it truly means.

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     Anita Moore and Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to wrap up The Gospel of Life by Saint Pope John Paul II…and then start a new series talking about devotions. Today, talking about the Five First Saturdays devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

 

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     Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho, and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer!  Today, Chapter 10 - “A Cold Walk in Billings.”

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     Kathy Paulin joins Morning Light to introduce you to our Parish of the Week - St. Paul’s in Nampa!  Kathy has been a member of this church family for around 20 years and has worked extensively with the school.  St. Paul's has a long history in the Valley dating back to 1904!

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     Morning Light talks with Ashley Jensen is a certified nurse practitioner working for the University of Utah and she focuses her practice on restorative reproductive medicine for infertility, miscarriage, and treating women’s health conditions without using artificial hormones.

 

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     In this series, Brian Howell from Salt & Light Radio and Eric Meyer from Vandal Catholic will interview staff and students who are involved in the ministry work of St. Augustine's Student Center on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID. 

     This week, we meet Ken Koceja & Sophie Plaza who are both part of Greek Life at the U of I.  Hollywood movies paint fraternities and sororities as a playful romp through every possible sin.  However, these two have found Vandal Catholic to be a great place to find strong bonds among like-minded young adults in a safe, God-filled atmosphere.

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     Morning Light presents "Tolkien Talk" as our guide through Middle Earth, Fr. Greg Vance from Bishop Kelly High School, discusses the masterpieces of JRR Tolkien.  Today during Episode #9, we talk about the evil forces that prowl about these timeless stories.

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     Pat King with the Knights of Columbus joins Morning Light to take us through the first of 12 videos in the "Into the Breach" series, talking about masculinity.

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     Johnnette (Women of Grace) and Jack (EWTN Open Line) Williams were in Idaho the past few days.  Among all of their speaking engagements, Morning Light caught up with the power couple to talk about a variety of topics - tune in and hear their answers to today's difficult questions.

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     Morning Light talks with Kris Foster from St. Mark’s Catholic Community during this week's Sacred Music segment. Kris talks about Ignatian Spirituality and the Anima Christi prayer. She also shares "Soul of Christ Sanctify Me" performed by the St. Mark's Schola Choir.

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     Morning Light visits once again with Dr. Ryan Hanning - this time talking about "Culture & Modernity." Does the modern world even hunger for truth, beauty and goodness anymore?  Tune in and hear Dr. Hanning's thoughts.

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     "Vocations Focus" is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month as a part of Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Margaret Hampton, Development Director for the Diocese of Boise, about how the annual Idaho Catholic Appeal helps vocations from the discernment process through retirement of our beloved priests.

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     Morning Light presents "The Catholic Attic" - our monthly catechesis lesson from Fr. Justin Brady.  This is the time of the year where many of our priests within the Diocese of Boise get assigned to other parishes.  How do we react to these changes should it happen to us?  Fr. Brady has some ideas on how to better embrace the annual shuffling of our wonderful priests.

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     Pat King joins Morning Light for another installment of Man Cave.  Today, Pat shares another classic of C.S. Lewis - "The Abolition of Man."

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     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, we look at the upcoming feasts over the next 7 days.  Then, continue last week’s conversation on the steps one takes to enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their homes?

 

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     From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Morning Light welcomes back Kathy Edwards, talking today about habits.

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     Mike Turner & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans drop by Morning Light to continue covering chapter 4 of The Gospel of Life by Saint Pope John Paul II.

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     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 focuses on the recent Corpus Christi Mass while the morning show feasts on delicious BBQ brisket, the official food of the State of Texas!  (Texas...Corpus Christi...see the connection??)

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     Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, joins Morning Light today to continue the discussion on modern Eucharistic Miracles. 

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     Morning Light announces our Parish of the Week: Sacred Heart in Boise - represented by Linda Graefe & Debbie Fischer. Celebrating its 70th anniversary, learn about the many ministries, rich history and unique features of this parish located on the Boise Bench.

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     Morning Light interview Randy & Lynette Jackson from David's Hope, talking about the upcoming Pink & Blue Fun Run & Walk this Saturday at 9am in Nampa.

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     Recorded Live from St. John's Cathedral in Boise, ID as Bishop Peter Christensen ordains four men to the role of permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Boise.

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Episode 8 - The Unique Creatures of Middle Earth

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     Salt & Light Radio congratulates Fr. Nelson Cintra and Fr. Timothy Segert on their ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Boise!  This is a recording of the Mass from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Boise, ID.

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     During our Sacred Music segment today, Morning Light co-hosts Brian & Hope share their memories of singing in the choir during high school and college.

“There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob”  https://youtu.be/HNaQ4Fh35mc

“Corinthians 13”  https://youtu.be/AEr_P7_Z3eQ 

“The Magic Flute - Aria of High Priest Sarastro”  https://youtu.be/XGc4X0CKsLY

“Sicut Cervus” by Palestrina https://youtu.be/0yd5EE0hAB8

“Ave Maria” by Franz Biebl  https://youtu.be/41KBZsdC2dw

“Resurrection Day” by Matt Maher https://youtu.be/MgL3xj3MahQ

 

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     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, continuing his series on the Catechism pertaining to marriage. Today, Jay discusses paragraph 1616.

 

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     Alberto Jaramillo joins Morning Light today to share his new position at Bronco Catholic and talks about his vision for campus ministry at Boise State University.

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     Morning Light caught up with Elena Rodriguez during her recent trip to Boise.  Elena is the Northwest Regional Manager for EWTN (where Salt & Light Radio gets its amazing content!)  Elena discusses her career at "the Mothership" as well as the future of radio and how we can better cater to our Hispanic population.

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     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, special guest Josh Dickson joins the group as we continue to talk about "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis.

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     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she gives us more ways to celebrate the glorious month of June dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 

 

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     From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Joe Lipetzky to discuss building character in our kids.  Today's 10-question quiz is about perseverance. 

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     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, the lesson is on thorns & thistles while Brian & Hope enjoy an artichoke dip.

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     Alanna Burg & Anita Moore from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join  Morning Light today to look at Chapter 4 of The Gospel of Life from Pope Saint John Paul II.

 

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     As the Ordination to the Priesthood approached on June 8th at 11:00am, Morning Light chats with Dcn. Tim Segert.  He shares his vocation story, the long journey through seminary and what he's looking forward to once he is ordained.  Please keep Dcn. Tim and Dcn. Nelson Cintra in your prayers this week!

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     Our Parish of the Week is Corpus Christi in Fruitland as Morning Light interviews Jackie Denig about her involvement in the parish over the years.

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     Morning Light talks with "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate Emily Naugle about the recent Pro-Life Symposium, highlighting what each of the 3 keynote speakers focused on.

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 In this series, Brian Howell from Salt & Light Radio and Eric Meyer from Vandal Catholic will interview staff and students who are involved in the ministry work of St. Augustine's Student Center on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID. 

     In this episode, they interview Gracjan Kraszewski, Director of Intellectual Formation at St. Augustine's, about what he brings to the table for the young adults and teases a book that is on his horizon.

 

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     Fr. John Kucera joins Morning Light to discuss his responsibilities as State Chaplain for the Idaho Knights of Columbus. He also shares the story of Blsd. Michael McGivney and what the Knights mean to him as a priest?

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     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" - today, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers Live talks about his new book: "The New Relativism: Unmasking the Philosophy of Today's Woke Moralists" available at https://shop.catholic.com 

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     Every Thursday morning, we wrap up Morning Light with our "Sacred Music" segment.  Today, Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles music ministry stops by to share a couple of original songs.  The first one is from John 16:20 and the other is his classic "And The Father Cried."

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     Vocations Focus is heard on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month during Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Kevin Ryan about being an Oblate for the Fraternity of Verbum Spei and the many events that take place at the Monastery of Our Lady of Ephesus in Boise.

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     Morning Light caught up with Dr. Ryan Hanning during his recent visit to Boise for the Catholic Business Series.  This is the first of four interviews we recorded with this professor, homesteader and father of 10.  In fact, today's discussion revolves around the topic: "The Family."

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