Our Parish of the Week is St. Bridget's Station in Bruneau as Morning Light pulls out this encore interview with Tammy Miller from July 17, 2023.

Fr. Chris Alar, MIC - one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference - joins Morning Light to share his vocations story, challenges facing men in today's culture and a hint of what he'll be bringing to Holy Apostles on January 31, 2026.  Register today at www.IdahoCatholicMen.org 

Cynthia Morales, Executive Director of Pro-Life Champions, joins Morning Light today with an update on her efforts this past year. Follow her work at any one of the following links:

http://www.prolifechampions.com

http://www.the40film.com

http://www.shoutmystory.org

Morning Light presents our weekly Works of Mercy segment, featuring Catholic Charities of Idaho. Today, Eddie Trask and Kayla Eachus join us to discuss the new office in northern Idaho based out of St. Pius X parish in Coeur d'Alene. Learn more at www.CCIdaho.org 

Morning Light presents our weekly Vocation Station segment. Today, Dcn. Sal Carranza, Director of Diaconate for the Diocese of Boise, joins us to discuss Christmas. Does the Deacon’s role change during Mass during the Christmas octave? 

Tracy Hall from Treasure Valley PATH joins Morning Light today during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment. Visit their website: www.TreasureValleyPATH.org to learn more.

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the SpotLight on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station. Morning Light talks with Travis Wingo & Johnny Horn about the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, coming to Holy Apostles in Meridian on January 31, 2026. Learn more about this year's event and register today at https://www.idahocatholicmen.org 

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Gene Weckman from the Camas Prairie joins us today to share his thoughts on the theme for the month of December - “The Silent Strength of Saint Joseph.” 

Transform your life into a joyful celebration of our Faith by observing the long list of Feasts on the Liturgical calendar. Morning Light proudly presents FAITH & FEASTS, with Teresa Zepeda, providing you with ideas on how to turn ordinary activities into supernatural opportunities! Today, Teresa talks with author Emily Stimpson Chapman about her new book - just in time for Christmas gift-giving.  Learn more at her website:

https://www.emilystimpsonchapman.com/product-page/the-story-of-all-stories-coming-soon 

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. Today, we talk with Ken Tverdy - long time member of Immaculate Conception in Buhl - our next Parish of the Week!

Grace Emily Stark from Natural Womanhood online magazine is our guest on Morning Light during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment.

Salt & Light Radio is your Vocation Station! This weekly segment of Morning Light discusses the different journeys of Faith available to us - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons, women religious and more. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with the chaplain of Carroll College in Helena, MT - Fr. Tyler Frohlich!

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Dcn. Eric Meyer from St. Augustine’s in Moscow joins us today to share his thoughts on the theme for the month of December - “The Silent Strength of Saint Joseph”

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. Our Parish of the Week is St. Nicholas in Rupert as we talk with Dcn. Paul Hensheid about this church that celebrated its first Mass in March of 1908. The school was added in 1958 and now serves over 150 students. The parish, under the current leadership of its pastor Fr. Camilo Garcia, now serves 600 families!

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Morning Light shines the "SpotLight" on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station…

Beginning Monday, December 1st…we are excited to present a new local program - "Sound Insight" with Dr. Tom Curran. He will bring insight into issues pertaining to our Catholic faith. Both entertaining and thought provoking, this program offers humor, guest interviews, and insights from the Scripture. Please join him weekdays at 2:00pm! 

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. The next Parish of the Week is St. Catherine in Hagerman!

Morning Light welcomes Trina Hanson from Allona's Angels, a ministry that purchases Christmas gifts for those in senior centers, assisted living and memory care facilities. Learn more and help today at:  https://allonasangels.org 

Eddie Trask, Executive Director from Catholic Charities of Idaho, joins Morning Light today to talk about an upcoming Advent Appeal, also an Impact Report for the year plus the focus on mental health heading into 2026.  www.CCIdaho.org to learn more!

Deacon Sal Carranza, joins Morning Light to talk about some of the symbolism in how the Deacons assist the priest during the celebration of Mass on today's edition of Vocation Station.

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the SpotLight on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station. Today - Natalie Lair, creator of the Desert Wanderers podcast series, returns to share parts of her interview with Sister Joachim from Mission of Hope in Ethiopia

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Chris Lyford joins us to share his thoughts on the theme for the month of November - “Giving Thanks”

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. Morning Light talks with Sister Janet from the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, our next Parish of the Week!

During our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment, Morning Light welcomes Wendy Ripley with Idaho Chooses Life to talk about their fundraising dinner scheduled for December 12th featuring guest speaker - Dr. Alveda King! Get more details at:  https://idahochooseslife.org 

When it comes to managing the Diocese of Boise, there are a LOT of moving parts!  Morning Light now gives you a "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center."  Who are the people that serve our Diocese?  Let’s find out…

Andrew Furphy, Director of Youth & Young Adult Evangelization, here today to talk about the 2027 World Youth Day and the group from the Diocese of Boise who will be attending. Learn more at:  https://www.evangelizeidaho.com/wydinfo 

Michael Keck joins Morning Light today to share details on the Boise Chapter of Legatus - an organization that encourages business AND faith!

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the SpotLight on one of our Beacon of Light sponsors - Roland Corral from Fathom Realty. Please support those who support our radio ministry - get a full list of Beacon of Light sponsors on our website:  https://www.saltandlightradio.com/beacons 

Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" as Teresa Zepeda talks with Katie Bogner about her book on Advent (which begins Nov. 30th so you have time to order this great book!)

Morning Light talks with Dcn. Floyd Loomis as he shares details on our next Parish of the Week - St. Katherine Drexel Chapel in Cascade. 

Diana Carrillo joins Morning Light today during our Blessed & Beautiful segment to talk about  the difficult topic “Shame & Unworthiness” - how do we shed the negative thoughts and remember we are a beloved child of God?

Today on our Works of Mercy segment, Morning Light welcomes back Eddie Trask, Executive Director from Catholic Charities of Idaho, to share results from their recent Harvest of Hope Gala along with upcoming events to round out this year as well as goals for 2026.

Sister Joaquim is with the Mission of Hope in Gode, Ethiopia. During today's "Vocation Station" segment of Morning Light, she shares her mission of supporting women and children with food, medical concerns and education as they work toward eventual self-sustainability. To learn more, contact: trustees.missionofhope@gmail.com 

Morning Light shines this week's SpotLight on Natalie Lair as she showcases a recent interview on the Desert Wanderers Podcast.

The theme for MAN UP! during the month of November is obviously - “Giving Thanks” - Kevan Grant, Principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Boise, joins Morning Light today to share some of the things he is thankful for.

Joan Davies is our guest as we congratulate St. Charles Borromeo in Hailey as our next Parish of the Week!

Ralph May, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, stops by with updates on upcoming events such as the Thanksgiving food boxes, Christmas Toy Store and Cookies for Corrections. Plus, an update on the newly remodeled State Street Thrift Store.

Catholic Miscarriage Ministry - Danica Masetti 

Gene Weckman

Morning Light welcomes Alexis Fischer, President of the Students for Life chapter at Boise State University. This senior is Catholic and very passionate about the pro-life issues! Tune in and hear what these young people are busy doing not only on campus but around the city of Boise!

Morning Light presents Works of Mercy - featuring representatives from either St. Vincent de Paul, or Catholic Charities of Idaho, sharing stories of how they’re serving the needs of others in our community. Beth Bishop, Development Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, stops by today to tell us about the new Legacy Society.

Salt & Light Radio is your Vocation Station! This weekly segment of Morning Light discusses the different journeys of Faith available to us - today, featuring Chris Kreslins from Vianney Vocations giving us an update on the work being done across the Diocese of Boise to help boost vocations to the priesthood.

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the SpotLight on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station. Board President Keith Pettyjohn returns to share some unique opportunities those who give will have over these three days.  1)  Pilgrimage to Poland  2)  Wood River Valley Challenge  3)  Plans for future growth

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we get our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. This week, we chat with David Fortin from Spirit of Truth Radio Arts, talking about the theme for this month - “Mama’s Boys” - Catholic men and their relationship with our Blessed Mother. David shares a great memory of his grandmother's devotion to the Rosary which he credits to bringing him back to his faith as an adult.

Morning Light invites Salt & Light Radio's Board President Keith Pettyjohn to officially kick-off the 2025 Fall Pledge Drive!

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. Morning Light congratulates our next Parish of the Week…St. Edward the Confessor in Twin Falls! Tune in as we talk with its pastor - Fr. Joseph Lustig!

Morning Light presents “Passionately Pro-Life” - a weekly segment that focuses on all the important topics from womb to tomb. Today, Cindy Lange from Choose Life Idaho joins us to share more details about recent events and those coming up.

Dcn. Sal Carranza joins Morning Light today during our "Vocation Station" segment to share details about the upcoming “Fall Formation Weekend” at Our Lady of the Rosary this weekend. Please pray for all of the men and their wives who continue to discern becoming a permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Boise.

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men. Today, Pat King returns to talk about how Our Lady has helped shape his faith journey.

Teresa Zepeda talks with Mary Mulloy from Graceful Rosaries during this BEST of Faith & Feasts on Morning Light today.

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. Our next Parish of the Week is Our Lady of the Rosary in S.E. Boise. We are joined by Deacon Lou Aaron this morning to share more details about this beautiful parish that is celebrating its 78th anniversary!

Salt & Light Radio is your Vocation Station! This new weekly segment of Morning Light discusses the different journeys of Faith available to us - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons, women religious and more. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Fr. Timothy Tarnacki at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Pennsylvania. Visit https://czestochowa.us to learn more.

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the SpotLight on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station. Today, Carol Brown joins Morning Light to talk about the upcoming Fall Pledge Drive, October 15-17 with the theme "Memories."

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. The theme for October is "Mama's Boys" - as our panel of guests will share details on their relationship with our Blessed Mother. First up, Chris Lyford from the Wood River Valley at Our Lady of the Snows talks about the impact Mary has had on his life!

Salt & Light Radio celebrates the life-changing work of all our Catholic communities with our Parish of the Week program. To nominate your church, send an email to Morning Light at Salt and Light Radio-dot-com. This week, we congratulate St. Jerome’s parish in Jerome (feast day is tomorrow!)  Long-time parishioner Teresa Zepeda joins Morning Light to share her memories of what makes this diverse community so special.

Morning Light welcomes back Randy Jackson from David’s Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry to talk about his adoption story and how he was almost a statistic. He and his wife run David's Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry and have a Day of Remembrance coming up on Oct 15th as well.

Salt & Light Radio is your Vocation Station! This new weekly segment of Morning Light discusses the different journeys of Faith available to us - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons, women religious and more - all sharing with us their vocation story. Today, a best of Vocation Focus from May 4th when Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse caught up with Sister Krista von Borstel from the Sisters of St. Mary Oregon in Portland.

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the SpotLight on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station. Today, Natalie Lair joins Morning Light to share clips from her interview with Andrew Furphy from the Diocese of Boise on the Desert Wanderers podcast.

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. As we continue our topic for the month, Gene Weckman from the Camas Prairie joins us to share his thoughts on trying to maintain the work/family balance. In his case, extra-curricular activities sometimes pose more of an issue than too many hours at work!

Transform your life into a joyful celebration of our Faith by observing the long list of Feasts on the Liturgical calendar. Morning Light proudly presents FAITH & FEASTS, with Teresa Zepeda, providing you with ideas on how to turn ordinary activities into supernatural opportunities. Today, special guest Mary Mulloy shares her ministry - https://gracefulrosaries.com 

Morning Light goes back to August 4th when we talked with Chris Lyford from Our Lady of the Snows in celebration to the feast day and Salt & Light Radio's new KKSV-FM signal.

Taylor Garnica from Stanton Healthcare visits Morning Light during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment. Taylor has stepped into a new role at Stanton - Director of Ministry Outreach!

St. John Paul the Great called it the "feminine genius." Catholic women strive to live the Faith with courage and grace. Morning Light now brings you Blessed & Beautiful featuring women from all walks of life to guide us along Christ's path. Today, Taryn Kammaraad talks about how the Jubilee Year’s focus on hope encourages intentional expressions of joy in daily life.

Morning Light offers you a "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center" as we talk with Dcn. Mark Geraty, who heads up prison ministry for the Diocese of Boise. What are the requirements of volunteering at the Ada County Jail? What do the volunteers actually do there and how often do they go? Is it dangerous? Tune in and learn more about this important ministry!

Today, Morning Light shines the SpotLight on FOCUS missionary, Jimmy Harrison. Involved with FOCUS for 10 years, Jimmy has spent seven of those years in Germany! Tune in as he shares the challenges and victories of being a Catholic in Europe.

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today…without the locker room talk (or smell!) Chris Lyford, Pastoral Associate at Our Lady of the Snows in Sun Valley, shares his thoughts on this month’s theme - “Finding Work/Home Balance.”

Kathy Webster joins Morning Light today, representing Birthright of Boise during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment. They have a huge fundraiser event scheduled for Saturday, October 11th -  doors open at 5:30pm - at the Potomac Manor (7311 W Potomac Drive in Boise.) Cost is $60 per person and includes: buffet dinner (Goodwood BBQ), silent auction, dessert dash, paddle-up for a purpose and the emcee is our own Hope Ryan!  More information can be found at www.birthrightofboise.com/dinnerauction 

Morning Light presents Works of Mercy - featuring representatives from either St. Vincent de Paul, or Catholic Charities of Idaho, sharing stories of how they’re serving the needs of others in our community. Today we visit with Shyla Rankin, Donor Relations Manager for Catholic Charities talking about the upcoming 25th Annual Gala on October 25th. Get all the details at their website - www.CCIdaho.org 

Salt & Light Radio is your Vocation Station! This new weekly segment discusses the different journeys of Faith available to us - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons, women religious and more - all sharing with us their vocation story. Dcn. Sal Carranza joins Morning Light today to talk about what does it take to be a permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Boise? (Hint - it's NOT for the faint of heart!)

The Desert Wanderers Podcast highlights the many ways God calls individuals to their vocation. Today, Morning Light presents an interview with our Natalie Lair and Sister Marina—a spiritual advisor and close friend of Natalie’s. If you watch the full interview, you’ll see how God drew her back to Himself and revealed that His timing is always perfect. Listen to this episode—Desert Wanderers Podcast: All in God’s Timing, Sister Marina’s Vocation Story—on our YouTube channel. Search “Desert Wanderers Podcast Ep. 26” or “Desert Wanderers Podcast All in God’s Timing.”

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Today, Kevan Grant - Principal of St. Mary's Catholic School - joins us to discuss ways on finding a balance between work and home life.

Morning Light reveals our next Parish of the Week as we talk with Dcn. Jason Jaszkowiak from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the north end of Boise.

St. John Paul the Great called it the "feminine genius." Catholic women strive to live the Faith with courage and grace. Morning Light now brings you Blessed & Beautiful featuring women from all walks of life to guide us along Christ's path. Today, Rita Franklin kicks off this month's theme on the Jubilee Year.

When it comes to managing the Diocese of Boise, there are a LOT of moving parts!  Morning Light gives you a "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center."  Who are the people that serve our Diocese? Today, we catch up with the very busy Jay Wonacott - Director of Marriage & Family Life, with a list of great upcoming events!

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light. He has just returned from the SVdP National Assembly, where his team presented a ReEntry workshop. Ralph shares stories of the take-aways from that event.

Morning Light presents Vocations Focus as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.