Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse chat today with Mother Maria Catherine from the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate.

     Morning Light welcomes back Christina Valenzuela from Pearl & Thistle LLC and leader of the Body Literacy Courses - a series of virtual classes on NFP.

     Morning Light talks with Keith Pettyjohn, President of the Board for Salt & Light Catholic Radio, on the opening day of our Spring Pledge Drive.

     During our weekly pro-life segment, Morning Light welcomes Vice Principal Stephany Herrera and Bishop Kelly Junior, Nicole Graefe from “Knights for Life” to talk about BK's pro-life club, it's mission and some of it's recent accomplishments.

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" with Alberto Jaramillo, talking today to first-year seminarian Zack MacKeller about his experiences and the external forces that caused him to consider the priesthood.

     Morning Light welcomes back local author Eddie Trask to talk about his new project - Catholic Re.Con.   This is a YouTube channel featuring interviews with area Reverts and Converts (thus the name)

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will focus on different aspects of this silent saint.  Josh Dickson ("Man Cave") joins us in-studio today to discuss being a step-father - what it looks like now and what it may have looked like in Jesus' time.   

     Morning Light visits with Ralph May, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho, on several exciting things taking place in the Treasure Valley.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.  Today, Jim Nourse interviews a Deacon couple for the first time on this segment - Dcn. Derrick & Patti O'Neill from St. John's Cathedral.  

     Morning Light welcomes back best-selling author, international broadcaster and host of The World Over Live on EWTN - Raymond Arroyo!  We spoke to Raymond a couple of months ago about his Christmas book but today, a book just in time for the Easter season - “The Thief Who Stole Heaven.”

     Morning Light talks with Fr. Marc Lenneman, Campus Chaplain and Adjunct Professor at Carroll College in Helena, MT.  Fr. Marc shares his experience with FOCUS, including the recent SEEK21 event from a few weeks back.

     Morning Light talks with author & producer of the movie "Gosnell" - Ann McElhinney.  On Sunday, March 7th at 6pm in Marist Hall of St. Paul's in Nampa, watch the movie then take part in a Q&A with Ann afterwards. 

     Morning Light talks with Grant Briedenbach, Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul SW Conference, about some exciting updates happening in the Treasure Valley.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" - today, Part 2 of Jim & Mary Ellen’s pre-recorded interview with Fr. Mahn Tran from Bronco Catholic.

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director or Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.

     Morning Light chats with Jeremy Cassidy - Regional Missionary Director for FOCUS.  Learn more about his incredible background at https://www.focus.org/missionaries/jeremy-cassidy

     Jeremy also works closely with the Diocese of Spokane spear-heading a new parish outreach grounded in the Making Missionary Discipleship model!

     Morning Light welcomes Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More back to the studio.  On the phone, we all talk with our special guest - Dr. Alveda King - about her experience with abortion, healing and pro-life work.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take some time each week to discuss him in greater detail.  This month’s theme if you will is "St Joseph - Most Chaste" so we talk about chastity with a seminarian for the Diocese of Boise - Josh Tennyson. 

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" with Alberto Jaramillo.

     Morning Light presents our parish nursing segment with Gina Schmidt.  Among other things, February is also "Children's Dental Health Awareness Month."

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     Morning Light welcomes back Blaine Conzotti from the Family Policy Alliance of Idaho, joining us today to discuss The Heartbeat Bill being introduced this morning.  Pray for the unborn!

     Morning Light talks with Andrew Gogl, FOCUS Missionary at the University of Idaho in Moscow.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk to Mary Radford, Executive Director of the Fund for Vocations.  Learn more at www.FundForVocations.org  

     Morning Light chats with Christina Valenzuela - an NFP instructor who is going to lead a 3-part online series called “Body Literacy for the Body of Christ.”  Registration info: www.EventBrite.com and search “Body Literacy Boise.”  The courses are free of charge.

     Morning Light talks with Cynthia Sibrian - Immigration Program Manager at Catholic Charities of Idaho.  #1) Changes in Legal Immigration processes  #2)  Introducing use of kiosks to reach more people across Idaho.

     Morning Light welcomes back Susie Johnston, Director of Nazareth Retreat Center, to share some upcoming events and items on the revised Grab n Go Meal menu.

     During our Passionately Pro-Life segment, Morning Light talks to Emily Naugle who gives a recap or the recent March for Life in which we won a special award.  Plus, the upcoming 40 Days for Life begins on Ash Wednesday.

     Morning Light talks to Superintendent of Idaho Catholic Schools, Dr. Sarah Quilici, who walks us through National Catholic Schools Week. 

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take some time each week to discuss him in greater detail.  Dr. Scott Hahn and Fr. Donald Calloway sit down to discuss St. Joseph and the importance of having a devotion to him.

     Morning Light talks with Nancy & Bill Bandzuch from Catholic Sprouts about the Domestic Church Project they recently launched.

     Filling in for Jackie Hopper today, Morning Light speaks with Ronda Baines about "classical education."  What is it?  How does it differ from other forms of education?  Tune in and find out!

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" with Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse, interviewing Bishop Liam Cary from the Diocese of Baker, Oregon.

     Filling in for Jay Wonacott, Morning Light chats once again with Shannon & Shelly Batman regarding the Dynamic Marriage courses.

     In case you weren't up at 4-in-the-morning today, here is the interview of our own Chef/Deacon Lou Aaron conducted by Matt Swaim of the Son Rise Morning Show.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" - today's moderator is Fr. Donald Calloway, talking about his book - “Consecration to St. Joseph.”

     Morning Light presents "Register Radio" as we chat with Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest issue hot off the press.

    Morning Light chats with John & Stacie Martinez, founders of Proud Catholic Company - a family run and mission-driven business providing products and services that answer the call of New Evangelization instituted by Pope Saint John Paul II.  Learn more at https://proudcatholiccompany.com/ 

     Morning Light welcomes back the Director of the Magis Center - Doctor Scott French

     Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More joins Morning Light to share January's Shockwaves - "Healing Through the Church."

     Morning Light talks with Ralph May, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about several great topics:  the Christmas Toy Store results, Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge and the SVdP Food Pantry in Boise.

     Morning Light welcomes back The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - from her Christmas break.  She shares recent news about a major drug bust at Duke, coaching scandals and athlete mistreatment, as well as what students can expect in the coming school year.  www.TheCoachingEducator.com  

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" - a pre-recorded interview as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with the Jesuit leader of Bronco Catholic...Fr. Mahn Tran.

     Shannon & Shelly Batman are about to present a 9-week Dynamic Marriage course sponsored by the Marriage & Family Life Office of the Diocese of Boise.  Morning Light talks with the Batmans about their marriage, problems they've heard from other couples and what the courses entail.

     Morning Light talks with Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, about their plans this year.

     Tuesdays on Morning Light we talk with the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, John Keenan & Josh Andrus!

     Morning Light presents "News From Nazareth" with Susie Johnston, Director of the Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise.  A new month - a new YEAR...what’s happening at Nazareth in the near future?

     Morning Light welcomes back Jackie Hopper from the Diocese of Boise for our weekly segment on Religious Education.  Among today's topics: a reflection on Baptism, the role of Godparents and resolutions for the New Year!

     Morning Light's final guest of 2020?  None other than Catholic recording artist and pro-life warrior - Jaime Thietten!  Jaime discusses her 2016 release "The Joy of Christmas" and shares a story of how the duet with country music superstar Vince Gill came about.

     Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse host "Vocations Focus" during Morning Light.  Today, the Sisters of Divine Grace in Wallace!

     Morning Light talks with Travis Wingo, co-founder of the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, promoting the next event on Saturday, January 30, 2021 with Fr. Larry Richards and Dr. Ray Guarendi.

     Via webcam through Zoom, Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French, Director of The Magis Center, to discuss faith & science.

     During Morning Light's weekly pro-life segment, Brian & Hope sit down with Mary Kay Klein, Director of Birthright, to talk about what they do and reveal some exciting news about a new location!

     Morning Light interviews Norma Duarte, Legion of Mary President of "Nuestra Senora Rosa Mistica" at St. Paul's Nampa.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" as John-Mark Miravalle talks about his new book - "How to Feel Good and How Not To: The Ethics of Using Marijuana, Alcohol, Antidepressants, and Other Mood-Altering Drugs."  Available for purchase at: www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-to-feel-good-and-how-not-to