Andrew Furphy joins Morning Light today with details about a unique event coming to St. Mark’s next week - the Summer Intensive for the Encounter School of Ministry, August 7-9.

July is Healthy Vision Month and August is National Eye Exam Awareness Month, so Morning Light talks with Faith Boyd, BSN, RN about eye health and vision exams during our Parish Community Nursing segment, heard every other Thursday at this time.

During this bonus edition of Vocations Focus on Morning Light, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Fr. Pedro Cepeda from the Fraternity of Verbum Spei.

Morning Light presents an encore of Catholic Kids Questions as we share part 2 of Gabe Ryan's conversation with Dcn. Eric Meyer…’cuz Catholic Kids want to know!

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she talks with Katie Bogner about her book “Through the Year With Jesus.”

From Salutaris Counseling, Morning Light welcomes back Patrick Barga, LPC talking about men's issues and why many don't feel comfortable with the idea of counseling or therapy.

"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 S.E. Boise.  Today, the topic is GARLIC, which is found only once in the Bible (do you know where?) 

Morning Light welcomes back John Keenan & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their discussion of the 1 Timothy...today, a short but powerful chapter!

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, talking today about “The Sign of the Cross.” 

Morning Light is excited to have Jake Ineck back in the studio. Today, he is here to help announce our latest Parish of the Week - Holy Apostles parish in Meridian. Congratulations to Fr. Vitalis and his staff...including Principal Andi Kane and her teachers across the parking lot at St. Ignatius School. Arguably the largest parish in the Diocese, Holy Apostles serves close to 3,000 families in Ada and Canyon counties and has dozens of great ministries providing tremendous community outreach.

During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light welcomes back Tim Schwarzenberger, CFA - Portfolio Manager, Director of Corporate Engagement with Inspire Investing. Tim joins us to further discuss the efforts to stop major retail pharmacies from selling the abortion pill - mifepristone.

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women and the challenges they face in today's culture. Today, Diana Carrillo shares some sage advice on dealing with Social Influences!

Morning Light welcomes back Shyla Rankin, Donor Relations Manager for Catholic Charities of Idaho, with more details on the upcoming Gala on October 25th. Visit www.CCIdaho.org for all of the information.

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, returns to Morning Light with updates on seeing the impact of your generosity firsthand. Get a Behind-the-Scenes look at the Food Pantry on Monday from 10a - 12n. Check out the Re-Entry Program's Open House on Thursday between 5-7pm. Keep listening for specific dates for Prison Visit Opportunities in August and September. Also, the Volunteer Picnic is coming up September 19 and the Feeding American Heroes event, in partnership with the VA, will be at the Ford Idaho Center on September 26.

Despite being on vacation in Chicago...Cathryn Gardner, Music Minister at Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise, still joined Morning Light to share the word HOSANNA today on the show!  Here are the music selections for you to enjoy in their entirety:

Palestrina - Missa Papae Marcelli Hosanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VniL5Et7Ho4&list=RDVniL5Et7Ho4&start_radio=1

Mozart - Hosanna 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcWduP8s6Ow&list=RDmcWduP8s6Ow&start_radio=1

Andrew Loyd Webber - Hosanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf2_AGh61bM#:~:text=Provided%20to%20YouTube%20by%20Universal,Choir%20Auto%2Dgenerated%20by%20YouTube.

Hillsong Worship - Hosanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMevXQutyE&list=RDhnMevXQutyE&start_radio=1

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marrige & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, sharing several upcoming events you should be aware of.  To learn more or to register, visit the website: https://www.dioceseofboise.org/event 

Morning Light introduces you to Caleb Burbach, FOCUS Missionary who will be starting his second year on the campus of Boise State University, working primarily with the Greek students. Originally from Nebraska, how does this former athiest become an incredible evangelist of the Catholic faith? Tune in and listen to this incredible faith journey!

Taken from May 28, this is an encore of Catholic Kids Questions on Morning Light. This is part 1 of Gabe's lively conversation with Eric Meyer (now a Deacon at St. Augustine in Moscow)

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, special guest Theresa McGuirk shares her experiences of taking kids along during a pilgrimage. As you make summer vacation plans, she says don't be afraid to visit holy sites in your travels.

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 Archangel Catholic, we welcome back Jacob Frazier to talk about ways to be a Mary in a Martha world. Are you anxious about many things?  Tune in and learn ways to cope with stress in a spiritual way!

Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive-In and also a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in SE Boise. Today, while our co-hosts dine on lollipop lamb chops, we get a lesson on The Lamb and all of symbolism from the Old Testament that is fulfilled in Revelation.

Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans. Today, Alanna Burg & Pam Jaszkowiak tackle Chapter 3 of 1 Timothy. They also briefly share their thoughts on the Saint whose feast day we celebrate today - Mary Magdalene - and her importance to Dominican life.

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 installment of Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “Lectio Divina” 

Salt & Light Catholic Radio loves to showcase the inspiring faith of our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week! This week, Morning Light showcases Saint Anne Station in Arco - the first city in the world to be lit from electricity generated by nuclear power! They celebrate Mass on the last Sunday of the month thanks to pastor Father Adrian Leszko at Saint Charles in Salmon, who travels hundreds of miles round-trip to provide the Sacraments to those parishes, chapels and stations he serves across the Eastern Deanery.

Morning Light talks with Ashley Jensen during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment. Ashley shares how she got involved in restorative reproductive medicine, what RRM is exactly and how this approach is different from what most women experience in standard OB/GYN or fertility care. If you're looking for a Catholic and ethical perspective that integrates with Natural Family Planning methods - listen in and learn more!

Morning Light presents our weekly Blessed & Beautiful segment aimed at Catholic women to discuss the issues of today's culture. Today, Diann Scheetz shares a recent story of how social influences affected her life.

Eddie Trask, Executive Director of CCI, joins Morning Light to share details on their upcoming 25th anniversary gala on Oct. 25, 2025. If you'd like to be a sponsor, get the details here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/harohop202/event/harvestofhope2025  Eddie also has a couple more “Mission Moments” to share and lastly, discusses some current job postings with Catholic Charities. Go to www.CCIdaho.org for more information.

On this special episode of Catholic Book Club, Morning Light talks with Dr. John Bergsma about his book "Jesus and the Jubilee."

In an encore of our interview from April 17, Morning Light talks with Catholic recording artist Sarah Kroger during our weekly Sacred Music segment.

Morning Light welcomes back Gina Schmidt for our Faith Community Nursing segment. Today, she talks about hearing and hearing loss. Learn more at these links:

https://www.hearingloss.org/

https://www.hearingloss.org/understanding-hearing-loss/hearing-loss-101/hearing-loss-toolkit/

https://www.hearing.org/hearing-screening/

In this episode of Vocations Focus on Morning Light, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Sister Doctor Chero Chuma, DNP from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Originally from Kenya, learn how this graduate from the University of Washington found herself choosing the religious life while still using her education to help people.

"The Catholic Attic" is our monthly catechesis lesson from Fr. Justin Brady, pastor of St. Paul’s parish in Nampa. This month, he stops by Morning Light to discuss “FAITH”

Morning Light presents Faith & Feasts as Teresa Zepeda talks about the saints and feasts days coming up over the next 7 days.

Jarrod Crump from SPERO Mental Health & Healing (and Meridian Advanced Psychiatry) joins Morning Light to talk about “Diet and Mental Health”

Chef Lou Aaron could not join Morning Light today so we offer this "Best of" segment from July 27, 2021 talking about Bread from Heaven.

Josh Andrus & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to continue the discussion about the First Letter to Timothy.

Morning Light presents "Why Catholics Do That" - 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. Today is part 2 of her explination of annulments.  

Morning Light welcomes back our "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate, Emily Naugle, talking pro-life news and plugging the upcoming Unwavering Witness event.

Learn more at:  https://rtli.regfox.com/unwavering-witness

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)