Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light, aimed at the issues that Catholic women deal with in today's society. Today, Taryn Kammaraad shares her thoughts on "social influences."  How did Taryn's childhood help shape the way she now parents her own kids? She shares some great advice and wisdom in today's episode.

Morning Light welcomes the new intern for Catholic Charities of Idaho - Fr. Onyema Okorie! That's right, he's logging hours as a CCI intern until he can become an official addition to the already wonderful lineup of counselors.  Learn more at www.ccidaho.org  

Beth Bishop, Development Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, stops by Morning Light to recap the recent July 4th Fireworks Stand, the Subaru Giveaway and discuss the need for more volunteers at the Thrift Stores.

During our weekly Sacred Music segment, Morning Light welcomes back John Vitz from Angelus Music to discuss Pope Leo XIV.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) are holding a men's retreat July 24-27. Roland Corrall joins Morning Light today to talk more about this special event coming to Camp JPII. Register today by calling 208-615-2818 or learn more at www.dioceseofboise.org/event/b.a.s.i.c.-men's-retreat 

Salt & Light Radio's own Carol Brown joins Morning Light to talk about a couple of upcoming events - the Vocations Trap Shoot (Aug. 1st) and Idaho Catholic Women’s Conference (Sept. 6)

Gabe Ryan concludes his chat with Dcn/Chef Lou Aaron from Our Lady of the Rosary and the Westside Drive-In as Morning Light wraps up this segment…’cuz Catholic Kids wanted to know! 

Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light with the latest edition of Faith & Feasts, going over the saints and feasts days coming up during the next 7 days...

Saint Benedict, Abbot - July 11

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha - July 14

Saint Bonaventure, Bishop - July 15

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, we welcome back Dr. Kathy Edwards to talk about how we grieve. 

• Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." 

• Psalm 147:3:   "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

• Revelation 21:4:  “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

• Matthew 5:4:  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

• 1 Peter 5:7:  "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

• Romans 8:28:  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

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 SE Boise. Today, the topic is Barley which shows up in much of the Old Testament. Learn more about one of the seven foods of the Promised Land while our co-hosts dine on a delicious plate of barley with mushrooms, nuts and fresh chives. 

Morning Light welcomes John Keenan & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to discuss 1 Timothy, Chapter 1 and how issues in the culture of Saint Paul and some of the same that we deal with today.

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as Morning Light presents another episode of "Why Catholics Do That." Today’s segment tackles the tough topic of Annulments.  What is it and who needs one?  Tune in and learn more! 

Deacon Andy Finney joins Morning Light - he's part of our latest Parish of the Week - Saint Thomas the Apostle parish in Coeur d’Alene! Ordained almost five years ago, but a longtime member of this beautiful parish - find out what makes Saint Thomas so special.

Ken Jercha joins Morning Light in-studio today for our weekly Sacred Music segment. The Silver Rose procession with the Knights of Columbus is touring southern Idaho honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Is there some music that’s related to those subjects - absolutely!  Ken shares a couple of songs on his 12-string guitar!

Gina Schmidt returns to Morning Light to provide our Faith Community Nursing segment!  Today, she's sharing safety tips for this 4th of July weekend. 

1. Fireworks: statistics, safer ways to handle them, alternative activity ideas

2. Heat and sun safety: vulnerable groups, safety tips

3. Picnic food safety: best practice for food handling to keep everyone healthy. 

4. Lastly, we will remember that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we want to keep it in tip top shape for the Lord. 

Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse test our co-hosts' knowledge of our seminarians, priests and Bishop Peter himself during a special "Lightning Round" edition of the segment.

Gabe talks once again to Deacon/Chef Lou Aaron from Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise.

Teresa Zepeda brings you another great edition of Faith & Feasts on Morning Light! Today, with a new month, she shares the theme of July, Pope Leo XIV's prayer intentions and a list of feast days over the next seven days.

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, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, talks about the 7 Desires of Our Heart.

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 SE Boise. Today, the currant - a delicate fruit that grows wild in Idaho thanks to today's Saint - Junipero Serra, who spread them across California while he was setting up the Missions.

Morning Light welcomes Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to finish up the discussion on 1 John (today, Chapter 5)

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as Morning Light presents our next edition of Why Catholics Do That with today’s topic - “The Sacrament of Marriage” 

Fr. Anthony Amadi joins Morning Light today - he is the Pastor of our Parish of the Week - Saints Peter & Paul in Grangeville! Tune in and hear what makes this parish and school on the Camas Prairie so special.

Morning Light welcomes back Tracy Hall, Executive Director of Treasure Valley PATH  - a pregnancy center located in the Boise Gospel Church bldg near Boise State's campus. Save the date - October 3rd at BSU from 5:30-9pm - PATH's annual "Heart of the Matter" fundraiser event. Learn more at www.treasurevalleypath.org 

Rachel Gehring from Transformed by Mercy returns to Morning Light, talking today about Social Influences…where do we go with our questions and longings? How can we prevent negative social influence from overriding our opinion, or what we know to be right and truth? With today being the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, what can the Sacred Heart teach us? Listen in as Rachel tackles these questions and more!

Staff writer Emily Woodham joins Morning Light today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press! Despite this being the last physical issue until August 8th, the ICR will release stories on a digital platform through the month of July. Go to https://www.idahocatholicregister.org to stay up to date on Catholic news around the Diocese of Boise.

Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, with results from last week's Summerfest event. Also, a preview of today's Subaru Car Raffle where five cars are going to be awarded! Finally, Ralph shares details on a unique opportunity to go inside our local prisons and witness the work being done inside.

Cathryn Gardner from Our Lady of the Rosary in SE Boise, returns to Morning Light today for our weekly Sacred Music segment. Today, she covers music that honors Saints Peter and Paul for the Solemnity this weekend.

Tu es petrus (Palestrina):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmXiFMHzpgo&list=RDzmXiFMHzpgo&start_radio=1

Tu es petrus (Faure):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8MAfaVcW4Y&list=RDQ8MAfaVcW4Y&start_radio=1

Apostle Paul (Cross):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_RVMsp6UIE&list=RDV_RVMsp6UIE&start_radio=1

We Sing the Glorious Conquest (arr. Vaughn Williams):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inCGBp4Q6Zc&list=RDinCGBp4Q6Zc&start_radio=1

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light to share updates on events coming up.

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. John Mosier to discuss vocations in the Diocese of Boise. He also shares stories from his recent trip walking the Camino.

Gabe Ryan talks with Dcn/Chef Lou Aaron as Morning Light continues our Catholic Kids Questions segment…’cuz Catholic Kids want to know!  Submit your kids’ questions on our website under the Contact Us tab at… https://saltandlightradio.com/catholic-kids-questions 

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she shares details on two upcoming solemnities closing out the month of the Sacred Heart. Plus, the saints and feasts days coming up over the next 7 days.

"Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. Michael D’Esterre, Director at Archangel Catholic joins us today to talk about some common roadblocks and hangups people have to counseling. Does our need for counseling come from a lack of faith? And, how can we incorporate prayer into our counseling plan? The more you listen, the more you learn!

"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 SE Boise. Dining on a delicious plate of corkscrew pasta with shrimp and beef bolonese over fettuccine, I really couldn't tell you what today's lesson was even about?! You better click the Play button and find out... 

The Idaho Lay Dominicans kick off Morning Light today as Mike Turner & Josh Andrus continue the discussion of 1 Peter and the use of the word "love."

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as Morning Light presents the next episode of Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “It’s Wedding Season!” 

Fr. Nelson Cintra returns to Morning Light to conclude our Monday morning series for the month of June on Generational Catholicism sharing the concept of the Four Pillars of Formation.

Greg Schleppenbach, CEO of The Culture Project, joins Morning Light today during our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment. What is The Culture Project and who is involved? Greg shares stories in regards to how young people look at life issues in today's cultures.

Morning Light presents our weekly "Blessed & Beautiful" segment aimed at Catholic women. Today, Diana Carrillo shares her thoughts on keeping the Faith.

Kayla Eachus, Social Services Manager from the Pocatello office of Catholic Charities of Idaho joins Morning Light to talk about another successful fiscal year of helping the community.

Dina Marie Hale joins Morning Light today to talk about the 51st Annual Summer Institute!  The theme of the retreat is "Who Do You Say That I Am?" with a great group of presenters: Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, Ph.D., Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville…Franciscan Friar Fr. Dan Pattee, T.O.R….Dr. Anthony Lilles, Professor of Spiritual Theology, St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, CA…and Pia de Leon, parishioner at St. Clare Church, Portland. This will take place at Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton. The retreat begins with dinner on Sunday evening, July 13 and concludes after lunch on Friday, July 18. For rates, a schedule and registration details: www.olpretreat.org or call: 503-649-7127.

Kris Foster from St. Mark’s joins Morning Light today to talk about blessings and then ties that into Corpus Christi Sunday. We also share a beautiful song off of her "Grateful" CD.

Morning Light brings you our Faith Community Nursing segment with Faith Boyd, RN fills in this month for Gina Schmidt. Today, Faith talks about CPR and AED - what do those letters mean and how should we be prepared?

Vocations Focus is heard the first and third Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Dcn. Hans Kendell from the Legionaries of Christ.

Gabe Ryan talks with Dcn/Chef Lou Aaron as Morning Light continues our Catholic Kids Questions segment…’cuz Catholic Kids want to know!  Submit your kids’ questions on our website under the Contact Us tab at… https://saltandlightradio.com/catholic-kids-questions 

Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light to talk about the saints and feasts days coming up this week. Then, she shares some great ideas to celebrate Corpus Christi this coming Sunday.

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, Jarrod Crump from SPERO Mental Health & Healing (as well as Meridian Advanced Psychiatry) talking about “positive psychology” - specifically the benefits/importance of gratitude.

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 SE Boise. Today's lesson centers around the delicious cherry.

Alanna Burg & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light once again - this week, continuing the series of 1 John

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith in Morning Light's weekly segment - Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “Artificial Contraception is Wrong.”

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Nelson Cintra to provide our Monday morning series for the month of June on the topic of "Generational Catholicism." How does warmth and affection translate to choosing Catholicism as adults?

• High Affection with High Expectation: Relationship & Holiness

• Low Affection with High Expectation: Resentment

• Low Affection with Low Expectation: Mediocrity, complacency

• High Affection with Low Expectation: spoils and smothers the child

Jamie Switras, Fatherhood Lead at Lifeline PCC, joins Morning Light today to talk about why this new program is so important. When an abortion-minded woman sees an ultrasound she is 87% more likely to keep her baby. If the father of the baby encourages her to keep the baby and promises to be involved, that number rises to 97%! Tune in and learn how the Fatherhood program is connecting with area dads.

Morning Light presents our weekly "Blessed & Beautiful" segment aimed at Catholic women. Today, Diann Scheetz shares her thoughts on how to keep the Faith.

Morning Light says good-bye to Dcn. Scott Pearhill as he leaves his position as Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register for a teaching position at Mount Angel. He's here today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, returns to Morning Light with updates on:  the Subaru Car Raffle (about 900 tickets left), Summerfest is NEXT Friday, and stories about the recent prison visit with Vincentians from the Mountain Region.

Ken Jercha provides this week's Sacred Music segment of Morning Light with a couple of renditions of "Come, Holy Spirit" on the heels of our celebration of Pentecost Sunday.

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light with updates on a few upcoming events planned for our area. Get more details at www.DioceseofBoise.org 

Chris Kreslins from Vianney Vocations returns to Morning Light with an update for the Diocese of Boise with some important events to keep in mind this summer.

Morning Light presents our monthly catechesis lesson from Fr. Justin Brady, pastor of St. Paul’s parish in Nampa. This month on The Catholic Attic - “We Have a New Pope!” 

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda, highlighting the Saints and feast days over the next seven days.

Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Mornng 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 Dr. Kathy Edwards…here today to talk about perseverance, offering these among many other Scripture readings to lift you up!

1. James 1:12

2. Romans 5:3-4

3. Hebrews 12:1

4. Galatians 6:9

Chef Lou Aaron could not join Morning Light today so we offer you this "Best of" segment from June 16, 2020 on the topic “Can you tell what's fake versus the Real Thing?”

Morning Light welcomes back Pam Jaszkowiak & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue talking about the First Letter of Saint John.

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as Morning Light presents "Why Catholics Do That." Today’s topic - “Making a Good Confession.” 

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Nelson Cintra to provide our Monday morning series for the month of June on Generational Catholicism. Today's topic - what is a warm and affectionate home?

Jillian from Springs in the Desert joins Morning Light today to talk more about this infertility ministry. Why is it important that infertility and miscarriage/pregnancy loss be part of the pro-life conversation? Tune in and learn more!

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light designed for Catholic women and the challenges they face in today's culture. Today, Rita Franklin shares her thoughts on keeping the faith, even in the face of difficulties.

Catholic Charities of Idaho pays a visit to Morning Light! Maria Biggi, who was an intern at CCI last year, is now one of their newest licensed counselors. She shares her story with us on today's show.

In light of tonight’s Deacon Ordination Mass (5:00pm at St. John's Cathedral), Morning Light presents this encore of Catholic Book Club from April 25th when we talked with Eric Meyer about his new booklet “Deacons (God Willing)."

John Vitz from Angelus Music joins Morning Light today to share a couple of selections from his CD: "A Mass for Peace in the Third Millennium."

Morning Light presents our Faith Community Nursing Segment as Faith Boyd, BSN, RN fills in this month for Gina Schmidt. Faith talks about the top 3 health concerns for men: 1) Heart Disease  2) Cancer (specifically Prostate) and 3) Mental Health.

Vocations Focus is heard the first and third Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Fr. Christopher Gronotte from the Legionaries of Christ who was in Idaho visiting a Regnum Christi group.

Gabe Ryan continues his conversation with soon-to-be permanent Deacon, Eric Meyer, as Morning Light continues our Catholic Kids Questions segment…’cuz Catholic Kids want to know! Submit your kids’ questions on our website under the Contact Us tab at…https://saltandlightradio.com/catholic-kids-questions 

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, after she highlights the saints and feast days over the next week, Teresa talks about ways to celebrate Pentecost this coming Sunday.

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 Dr. Joe Lipetzky!

Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us so Morning Light presents this "Best of" segment from June 6, 2023 talking about “Artichokes”

Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans joins Morning Light today to discuss the first letter of Saint John.

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith in our weekly segment Why Catholics Do That during Morning Light. Today’s topic - “The Precepts of the Church”

Morning Light is excited to have Fr. Nelson Cintra providing our Monday morning series for the month of June, talking more about "Generational Catholicism."

Ann from Springs in the Desert joins Morning Light to describe what sets it apart in how the ministry approaches infertility.

During our weekly "Blessed & Beautiful" segment, Rachel Gehring joins Morning Light to share her thoughts on keeping the Faith in today's culture.

Executive Director Eddie Trask from Catholic Charities of Idaho joins Morning Light to share an immigration story and a couple of other “Mission Moments”

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light with some great updates on a variety of topics:  Summerfest, the Subaru raffle and the West Regional Meeting being hosted in Boise this weekend. Ralph was accompanied by Wendy Barela, new Director of Training and Human Development, who spoke about thrift store donations during construction in Meridian and on State Street in Boise. Speaking of the Regional Meeting, Beth Huston from Pocatello also joins us in-studio!

Morning Light shares an encore of an earlier interview with Andrea Thomas from The Vigil Project as we prepare for their mini-tour of Idaho June 11-14.

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light today with updates on several upcoming events you should have on your calendar.

Morning Light presents a "bonus" episode of Vocations Focus! Today, Mary Ellen Nourse interviews Jim Nourse and Cameron Small from the Cathedral Vocations Team about what they do and how it affects seminarians (and current priests!)

Catholic Kids Questions is heard on Morning Light - today, Gabe Ryan talks with Eric Meyer…’cuz Catholic Kids want to know! Submit your kids’ questions on our website under the Contact Us tab at https://saltandlightradio.com/catholic-kids-questions 

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. After going through a week's worth of feast days, she shares four celebrations that center around May 8 - the day when Cardinal Prevost became Pope Leo XIV.

"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 S.E. Boise. Today, Chef talks about watermelon - is it in the Bible?  And, what is the Gospel of the Watermelon?

Pamila Jaszkowiak & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to walk through ALL of the past Pope Leos leading up to our current pontiff.

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women. Today, Taryn Kammaraad joins us to share her thoughts on the subject of "Keeping the Faith."