Doug Alles, Executive Director from Catholic Charities of Idaho

   Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network makes his weekly visit to Morning Light to discuss legislation that affects Idaho Catholic voters.

Angela Hild, Principal of St. Edward's Catholic School

   The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - stops by Morning Light to briefly discuss the recent college admissions scandal.  Then, share information on where your high school student should be now that there are only two more months of school

   Seminarian Nelson Cintra visits with Morning Light via webcam regarding the "Wonder Fully Made" discernment event at Nazareth Retreat Center on April 4th.

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   Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul, stops by Morning Light to share some upcoming events and go over highlights from a recent grand opening.

   Filling in for Jay Wonacott during our weekly "Marriage & Family Life" segment, Jodi Fulford stops by Morning Light to share more about her experiences teaching the recent 6-week Catholic Parenting Pilot Program.

   In this "Sacred Music" segment of Morning Light, Jake Ineck and special guest Krystin Newman perform "Via Dolorosa" live in-studio and share how music during Lent can affect us.

   Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise,  is our guest on Morning Light. The topic of conversation is "discernment" - how do we approach young people with the right information to help them make decisions that aren't based on fear?  What events are out there to help them with discernment?

   In our parish nursing segment, Gina Schmidt informs the Morning Light audience about colorectal cancer.  Is this a subject discussed...with disgust?  It shouldn't be - these cancers are treatable and preventable so tune in to learn more!

   "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, discussing issues that face Catholic men in today's society.  In this episode, Pat King shares his experience from the recent "Come & See" weekend at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon.

   Mary Hill & Mary Pasker visit Morning Light with more information about Birthright of Boise and details on the upcoming Gala fundraiser - Saturday, April 6th at the Riverside Hotel.  Remember, Birthright's 24/7 Hotline is 1-800-550-4900

   "Catholic Counseling" - a weekly segment of Morning Light, where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise discusses childhood obesity (fasting during Lent).

   Brian Simer from the Knights of Columbus stops by Morning Light to share an incredible opportunity for eastern Idaho - the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney!  This relic will be at Idaho Falls and Pocatello this week.

   Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stops by Morning Light to begin a discussion on the history of the Dominican Order.

   During the weekly segment of Morning Light that spotlights Catholic Education, we welcome Anita Miller to the studio - the Business Manager at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Boise.

   During the weekly Morning Light segment with Bishop Kelly High School, Brian & Whitni visit with Ryan Kerns, math teacher and head coach of the varsity boys basketball team.

   During the weekly "Getting to Know Us" segment of Morning Light, we introduce you to the new Director of Development at Salt & Light Radio - Laura McCauley.

   Every other Friday morning, Dcn. Gene Fadness - Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register - stops by Morning Light with the latest edition hot off the press

   "Catholic Book Club" is a segment heart every other Friday on Morning Light.  In this edition, Pam DiLucca moderates the discussion of the book “BE HEALED” by Bob Schuchts.

   Jaime Thietten is a guest every other Thursday on Morning Light.  In this episode, another “Old Hymns Made New” with the timeless classic “Amazing Grace” by Chuck and Alicia Brock.  Their website is ChuckandAlicia.com and the song is on their album titled "Beautiful Savior"

   "Vocations Focus" is a segment heard every other Thursday on Morning Light.  In this episode, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Dcn. Tom Mannschreck from St. John's Cathedral.

   March is National Social Work Month.  Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, stops by Morning Light to share the history of social work and how the Catholic Church has played a major role in it for centuries.

Tina Kierce, Marketing & Communications Director for A New Beginning Adoption Agency in Boise.

   John Paulton - Director, Advocacy for Family Policy Alliance of Idaho

   "Knights News" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  This week, we talk with Grand Knight Karl Korbin from the St. Edward's Council in Twin Falls.  Besides all the wonderful pro-life work they do in the Magic Valley, find out the other projects they help with.

   Idaho Catholic Schools are highlighted each week during Morning Light.  Despite being on spring break, Superintendent Sara Quilici was gracious in giving us some time to discuss the recent Crusaders Basketball Tournament, upcoming Sacraments of First Communion & Confirmation, plus this is the time to register students for next year.

   Each week, a member of the Bishop Kelly family pays Morning Light a visit.  We are blessed to feature President Rich Raimondi in this edition!  Rich shares results of the recent "One Day, One Knight" social media campaign, plus spring sports, graduation and registration for the next school year.

   High School youth ministry coordinator, Rusty Bang, visits Morning Light to talk about the youth ministry available at Holy Apostles in Meridian.

   From St. Vincent de Paul, Ralph May (Executive Director) and Grant Breidenbach (Marketing) stop by Morning Light.  Topics include: IgNite Dinner at the dining hall with St Paul’s student center ... upcoming grand opening of the Reentry Services office ... and the Boise School STEP program working at the Overland Center.

   Filling in this week for Jay Wonacott's "Marriage & Family Life" segment of Morning Light, Jake & Yesenia Ineck visit the studio to talk about "Teams of Our Lady."

   Alberto Jaramillo interviews seminarian Nelson Cintra during the "Seminarian Spotlight" of Morning Light.

   March is Eye Health Month and Gina Schmidt shares more information during the "Parish Nursing" segment of Morning Light.

   During the weekly pro-life piece on Morning Light, Brian & Whitni talk with Anna Green.  Anna is a junior majoring in biology at the University of Idaho and has been leading the 40 Days for Life campaign in nearby Pullman, Washington.  Find out what inspired her to lead this over the past two years.

   Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network stops by Morning Light to discuss legislative issues that affect Catholic voters.  Today, the focus is on the Medicaid Expansion efforts.

   "Knights News" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, spotlighting all of the wonderful work being done by the Knights of Columbus, both locally and around the world.  Today, Brian Simer shares more about the Christian Refugee Relief Fund.  Learn more at www.ChristiansAtRisk.org

   Tammy Emmerich, Principal of St. Mary's Catholic School in Boise, stops by Morning Light to share all of the wonderful things going on, including a new pre-school opening in the fall and their Spanish Literacy Program.

   Each week, a member of the Bishop Kelly community visits with Morning Light.  This edition features Derek McCormick - social studies teacher and head coach of the Lady Knights basketball team.

   Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by Morning Light to share the new edition hot off the press!

   "Catholic Book Club" is a segment heard every other Friday during Morning Light.  In this episode, Alanna Burg talks about her book "Preparing for Peace: A Catholic Lenten Journal for Women with Anxiety."  Alanna hosts a Catholic podcast called “Liturgy Live.”  She is also Chief Event Manager of a Catholic website and most importantly - a wife and mother!

   During the weekly Marriage & Family Life segment of Morning Light, Chris Jones talks about the annual Idaho Family Camp event in Cascade that attracts around 50 Catholic families for a weekend of faith and camping

   "Music for the Soul" is Jaime Thietten's segment of Morning Light where she highlights newer renditions of older hymns.  This weekend's Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 91 so we feature "On Eagles Wings" by Catholic artist, Kitty Cleveland.

   Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" with Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse.  This edition promotes the upcoming Idaho Catholic Youth Conference as they talk to Dcn. Sal Carranza and Cathy Wheaton from the Diocese of Boise

   Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, stops by Morning Light to talk about:  How Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving relate to Catholic Social Teaching.

   During the weekly pro-life segment of Morning Light, Melissa Hemphill stops by the St. Gabriel Studio to discuss both 40 Days for Life and Silent No More.

   Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network discusses bills from the Idaho Legislative session that affect Catholic voters on Morning Light.

   Jim Van Dinter from St. Mark's Council #12172 stops by Morning Light for this edition of "Knights News."  Learn how these Knights of Columbus help the St. Mark's Food Bank collect tons of food through the annual "40 Cans for Lent" project.

Amy Wong-Little - Development Director for St. Mark's parish/school

Denise Brennan - BK Alumni Development Manager

Steve Karlen, Campaign Director - 40 Days for Life

Margaret Hampton - Development Coordinator for the Diocese of Boise talks about the 2019 Idaho Catholic Appeal

   The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - pays a visit to Morning Light to discuss some positive ways young adults can spend their upcoming Spring Break.

   Seminarian Nelson Cintra (via webcam) shares upcoming vocations events with the Morning Light audience.

   Creator of "Lenten Destinations" Michael Gisondi joins Morning Light over the phone from Florida.  Learn more about where his inspiration came from to write an e-book and produce these 1-minute reflections to prepare us during Lent.

   Ralph May from St. Vincent de Paul brings Mark Renick back once again to Morning Light. We continue our conversation on the re-entry program where citizens previously incarcerated are plugged back into society with a place to live, a job and more.

   Lindsay Dyson fills in during the weekly "Marriage & Family Life" segment of Morning Light, discussing the upcoming Epic Love Retreat in Sun Valley

   Jaime Thietten returns to Morning Light with her "Music for the Soul" segment.  In this powerful segment, Julie Carrick sings the Anima Christi.

   During a special "Vocations Focus" segment of Morning Light, Fr. Nathan Dail via webcam from Lewiston.

   During the Parish Nursing segment of Morning Light, Gina Schmidt discusses the warning signs and the effects of eating disorders as we recognize National Eating Disorders Week.

   This week's pro-life segment of Morning Light features Steve Karlen, Campaign Director of 40 Days for Life, talking about what his organization does to help save babies.  Also, the controversy surrounding the upcoming movie "Unplanned"

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  This week, we welcome back Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates.  Today, we talk about the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health.

Kerry Hennessy, Knights of Columbus District Deputy for eastern Idaho 

   In this weekly segment of Morning Light, John Keenan & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans discuss "grace" after their experiences at the recent men's Cursillo.

Mary Lou Cunningham - BK Nurse and Coordinator of Saint Alphonsus Student Health program.

   Andi Kane, Principal of St. Ignatius Catholic School in Meridian, stops by Morning Light to discuss their huge “Light the Way” dinner/auction fundraiser.  Also, the story of the Buddy Bench that recently appeared in the ICR.  

   Morning Light interviews award-winning Catholic recording artist Matt Maher, one of the artists part of The Roadshow 2019 coming to Boise on February 28.

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   Gina Schmidt fills in for Jay Wonacott today on Morning Light.  February is "Heart Health Month" and Gina has more important tips to take care of your heart, including diet & exercise, emotional health and shares a patron saint that can intercede for us.

   Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse return to host "Vocations Focus" during Morning Light.  In this episode, Fr. Joseph Lustig - the Parochial Vicar of St. Edward's parish in Twin Falls, ID.

   Morning Light interviews Richard Meyers regarding "couples counseling."  Mr. Meyers works out of the Idaho Falls office of Catholic Charities of Idaho.

Boys Scouts of America at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell, ID

   "The Tall Truth" with Shelly Donahue returns to the airwaves of Salt & Light Radio!  For the last 20 years, Shelly has traveled all over America promoting purity on purpose so that teenagers have a better chance of reaching their hopes and dreams for the future. Today she shares some disturbing facts about "sexting."

"Tax Credit Scholarship"

Trey Schorr is a Field Agent for Knights of Columbus Insurance.

   Seminarian Spotlight is a segment heard every other week on Morning Light.  In this episode, Alberto Jaramillo interviews Ivan Lara - a seminarian from the Diocese of Las Vegas, sharing memories of their time together at Mt. Angel.

   "Man Cave" is a weekly segment on Morning Light that discusses issues important to Catholic men.  Pat King talks today about giving of your time.  Whether it's through the Knights of Columbus, youth ministry, or being a Lector...a great way to be involved in your parish is by giving your time.

   Kerry Uhlenkott from Right to Life of Idaho calls in during Morning Light to share some of the pro-life legislation being discussed at the Idaho Statehouse.

   John Paulton, Director of Advocacy for Family Policy Alliance of Idaho, shares during Morning Light the work done by this group to protect religious freedom and issues affecting families.

   During the weekly "Knights News" segment of Morning Light, we talk with Felipe Zamora on the phone.  He belongs to the Knights of Columbus Council at Immaculate Conception parish in Buhl.  Felipe shares some wonderful FUNdraising events they do, including the upcoming Crab Feast and the Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner.

   Mary Crum, College & Career Counselor at Bishop Kelly High School, stops by Morning Light to share all the ways she helps Knights students find a career path then the right college to help make their dreams a reality.

   During the weekly "Young Adult Ministry" segment of Morning Light, we welcome Fr. Nathan Dail via the webcam.  Fresh of the "Wonderfully Made" vocation retreat, Father shares ideas on how to engage young Catholics to prayerfully discern what God has in store for their lives.

   Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light with part 3 of his series on "Complete My Joy," an exhortation by the Bishop of Phoenix.

   Catholic recording artist and pro-life warrior Jaime Thietten returns to Morning Light with "Music for the Soul."  This episode features the hymn "I Surrender All" first sung by the St. Petersburg Gospel Choir (in Russian!) and then Jaime's rendition.

   Jim Nourse interviews Dcn. Robert Barros-Bailey during the "Vocations Focus" segment of Morning Light.

   Morning Light welcomes Doug Alles back to the St. Gabriel Studio.  Doug is the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho and has some exciting news to share and an important event to promote.

   Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans is our guest on Morning Light, discussing further the topic of "Natural Law."

   Brock Carpenter, Principal of Sacred Heart Catholic Heart, stops by Morning Light to share more about his school:  Spaghetti Feed, Hallissey Basketball Tournament, Future Cities competition, and upcoming dinner/auction fundraiser.

   Katie Hays, Director of Marketing & Communications at Bishop Kelly High School, stops by Morning Light to share what she does to help promote the high-quality educational experience of being a Knight as well as keeping current students and their parents informed and up to date.