For 15 years, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse have promoted vocations throughout our Diocese (and beyond!)  Join them the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month for "Vocations Focus" - a segment of "Morning Light" - the new live & local morning show on Salt & Light Radio.

   "Morning Light" welcomes Doug Alles to the St. Gabriel Studio - he is the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho.  Learn more about what this apostalate IS and what they DO helping throughout the Diocese of Boise.

   Wednesdays at 7:35am, as part of the new "Morning Light" program, Pat King returns to Salt & Light Radio with "Man Cave."  Today, how are men being portrayed in television shows?  Why are more women getting involved in politics - is it because men have failed to lead like they used to?

   Pro-life advocate Emily Naugle stops by the "Morning Light" radio show.  Emily discusses wrapping up the Fall version of 40 Days for Life, the Gosnell movie, and shares a touching story of how sidewalk prayer warriors helped save a baby...who is now 6-years-old!

The morning after Election Day, MaryLou Molitor stops in to go over results and what it means to Catholics both in Idaho and nationwide.

   Start Your Day the Catholic Way with "Morning Light" on Salt & Light Radio.  "Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment designed to help us maintain good mental health.  With the holidays quickly approaching, "Stress" is the topic of discussion today.  What is stress and how do we cope with it?

   Start Your Day the Catholic Way with "Morning Light" on Salt & Light Radio.  We kick off this program with the Idaho Lay Dominicans.  John Keenan and David Charnock inform our listeners about what it means to be Dominican plus who and how to join this ever-growing group.

   Start Your Day the Catholic Way with "Morning Light" on Salt & Light Radio.  "Cooking With Scripture" features Chef Lou Aaron, Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary, teaching us about foods from the Bible.  Today, a delicious ginger tea that's easy to make!

1 Tsp Whole Fennel Seed

1 Tsp Whole Coriander seed

1 Tsp Whole Cumin seed

2oz sliced fresh ginger

10 cups water bring all ingredients to a boil cook for 7-9 minutes. Strain into a thermal and sip throughout the day.

Excellent for indigestion, arthritis, inflammation and as an antioxidant!

"Morning Light" is our new live, local morning show on the Salt & Light Radio Network.  Our very first guest is Donna Gordon, Principal of St. Mark's Catholic School in Boise.  Mrs. Gordon reflects upon the recent dinner/auction fundraiser, the new catechesis program, altar projects for All Souls Day, and shares a touching story of how students rallied around an injured classmate.

"Morning Light" is our new live, local morning show on the Salt & Light Radio Network.  Among our first guests, Rich Raimondi, President of Bishop Kelly High School in Boise.  Topics include the Winner's Choice Gala, results from the first quarter of school, and new changes to the theology department.

Fr. Calloway will be one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference in January of 2019

   On the eve of the Fall Pledge Drive, Carol Brown is the first guest on this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO.  Also, a conversation with Catholic recording artist - Donna Cori Gibson, recent keynote speaker at the Idaho Catholic Women's Conference.  Chris Faddis, founder of Solidarity HealthShare rounds out the program.

    After over six years on the air, MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - produced one final "Farewell Show."  Farewell not only to the program itself, but also we send our love & prayers with Chris Kreslins - who is leaving our Diocese the end of October to take a job in Spokane, WA.  Thanks to Chris for ALL he has done with youth and young adult ministry!  Thanks to Mike Abbondandolo for being a wonderful host these past 18 months!  Thanks to Johnny & Lorissa Horn plus Pete Espil & Jaime Thietten for coming up with the original concept - the information shared over the years has been incredible!

   With the recent scandals rocking the Church, Salt & Light Radio presents a special edition of COLLAR TALK.  Fr. Caleb Vogel and Fr. Justin Brady join Brian Howell in the KGEM studio to finish their discussion on what's happened and how to heal in moving forward.

   For 15 years, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse have promoted vocations in our Diocese.  It began on AM-790 with "Fr. Henry's Radio Show" then moved to Salt & Light Radio nine years ago, transforming into "Faith With Father."  After a brief hiatus, this local program became "Vocations Focus" and featured priests, deacons, seminarians and women religious throughout the Diocese of Boise and beyond.  Brian Howell sits down with Mary Ellen to share the behind-the-scenes story.

   On this edition of MAN CAVE, Peter Core stops by and talks with Pat King, your host.  Peter battled addiction in his teen years but with the help of the Boise Rescue Mission and his Catholic faith, he is now clean and now helping others with similar stories.  Tune in and hear this inspiring story of redemption.

     Special thanks to Van Tran speaking about the All-Abilities Mass…Colleen Carroll Campbell - one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Women's Conference…Fr. Mike St. Marie from Our Lady of the Valley parish in Caldwell with "Five For the Faith"…and Brad Hahn, CEO of Solidarity Healthshare Ministry.  CATHOLIC IDAHO - heard Tuesdays at 6:00pm, right here on Salt & Light Radio.

   In celebration of his 40th anniversary of being a priest, Mary Ellen Nourse interviews Fr. Henry Carmona on this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS.  How does a young man growing up in Cali, Columbia end up being a priest in the Diocese of Boise?  Tune in and learn the fascinating story from one of the more beloved priests in our State.

   These are the last pages of the DEACON DIARIES.  As Deacon Bob says good-bye to his listeners in Catholic-Land, we take this opportunity to look back at an amazing run of over five years worth of entertaining interviews and inspirational information.  We will miss him dearly but Bishop Peter has important work for Deacon Bob to focus upon.

   In this episode, your host Pat King invites Patrick Tavelli into the MAN CAVE.  Patrick is one of the latest FOCUS missionaries on his way to the University of Southern California.  How did Catholic Radio bring him back to the faith?  What did God do in his life to put Patrick on the path to this ministry for young adults on college campuses?  Tune in for an amazing and inspirational discussion.

   On this episode of “Catholic Idaho” we talk with Brian Simer from the Knights of Columbus about the Guadalupe Encounter … Jay Wonacott, Director of the Marriage & Family Life Office from the Diocese of Boise, on the Humanae Vitae event coming October 19-20 … and Brad Hahn, CEO of Solidarity HealthShare.  “Catholic Idaho” - heard Tuesdays at 6:00pm, right here on Salt & Light Listener-Supported Catholic Radio. 

   On this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Mary Ellen Nourse travels to Nazareth Retreat House to talk with its new administrator - Sister Susie Johnston from the Sisters of Divine Grace.  Sister Susie shares her inspirational vocation story then describes her responsibilities now at Nazareth.

   Josh Dickson returns once again to the MAN CAVE.  This local program airs the 2nd & 4th Wednesday, where Catholic men can share their faith stories and discuss issues that affect us in today's culture.  In this episode, we talk about the topic of spiritual warfare.  Does the devil trip us up or is God steering us in a different direction?  How do we discern the difference? How can we spend more quality time with our families? 

   During this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse pay a visit to the youth group at St. John's Cathedral, led by Joanna Abbondandolo.  The youth ask questions of seminarian Tim Segert.  How does one discern the priesthood?  What is life like in the seminary?  These are just some of the questions you'll hear during this entertaining half-hour.

   On this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, Fr. Vogel shares a recent homily from St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  Emily Naugle chats with Julie Katzenberger on "Passionately Pro-Life."  And, Brad Hahn (CEO of Solidarity HealthShare) has some exciting news to share.

   In this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell sit down with Mary Lou Molitor from the St. John Vianney Society, developed to help seminarians and priests in our Diocese through fundraisers such as an annual quilt raffle and the famous Men In Black calendars.

     On this episode of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we interview Brian Simer from the Knights of Columbus on an exciting event coming to the Nampa Civic Center on September 15th.  Plus, newly trained FOCUS missionary Mike DiLucca shares his faith journey and discernment process that led him to join this powerful ministry.  Finally, Brad Hahn (CEO of Solidarity HealthShare) shares something exciting and new offered by this cost-sharing ministry beginning Sept. 1st

     MAN CAVE - a local program heard the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3:30pm.  Where Catholic Men share their faith stories and discuss issues affecting them in today’s culture.  In this episode, Pat King welcomes back Josh Dickson to share some the common struggles facing Catholic husbands and fathers.

   CATHOLIC IDAHO is a 1-hour radio magazine program on Salt & Light Radio.  In this edition, Fr. Vogel from St. Paul’s parish in Nampa discusses the Holy Trinity ... Fr. Mike St. Marie offers a “Five For the Faith” on the subject of joy … we chat with Kate Aravich & Alan Winkle with the Idaho Catholic Foundation … Tall Truth with Shelly Donahue ... and Brad Hahn from Solidarity HealthShare.

     In this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with three Secular Carmelites: Anthony White, Richard Mercer and Anita Wolbird.  

     On this episode of CATHOLIC IDAHO, Sunday's homily from Fr. Vogel at St. Paul’s parish in Nampa ... Fr. Mike St. Marie with another edition of “Five For the Faith” … Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins with their guests - Michelle Wonacott and her daughters: Kathleen, Lucy and Teresa, talking about American Heritage Girls … and Mary Latham from More Good - learn more about her incredible journey at www.MoreGoodToday.com.

   Pat King, host of MAN CAVE, invites Kevin Miller onto the program.  Kevin hosts his own morning show on a commercial radio station and discusses how his Catholic faith plays a part in his daily on-air activities.

     Salt & Light Radio presents CATHOLIC IDAHO, Tuesdays at 6:00pm.  In this edition, Fr. Mike St. Marie provides “Five For the Faith” on the topic of Temptation.  Emily Naugle sits down with Rob & Gina Sower for another “Passionately Pro-Life.”  And we’ll wrap up the show with Chris Faddis - founder of Solidarity HealthShare.

   On this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, it's part 2 of our discussion with Alberto Jaramillo - seminarian from the Diocese of Boise talking about his first year at Mt. Angel and answering questions from the audience regarding his life in the seminary.

   Salt & Light Radio presents CATHOLIC IDAHO Tuesday nights at 6:00. On this episode,  Fr. Vogel from St. Paul’s parish in Nampa gives a homily from the Feast of St. John the Baptist.  Emily Naugle has a fascinating conversation with John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans on “Passionately Pro-Life.”  And we wrap up the show with Brad Hahn, CEO of Solidarity HealthShare.

   MAN CAVE is a local program heard at 3:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.  On this show, Catholic Men share their faith stories and discuss issues affecting us in today’s culture.  In this episode, Pat King from OLV in Caldwell welcomes Josh Dickson to share his story of reversion.

   On this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim & Brian sit down with one of our newest seminarians, Alberto Jaramillo!  Alberto has had experience in youth ministry in both Idaho Falls and Boise.  Learn more about how he was called to the priesthood and thoughts of how the faith is learned in the family.

     CATHOLIC IDAHO is heard Tuesdays at 6:00pm on Salt & Light Radio. This episode features an April 29th homily from Fr. Tom Lankenau … 5 For the Faith with Fr. Mike St. Marie … Emily Naugle interviews Briana Leclaire & Peter Core from Boise Rescue Mission ... Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity Healthshare … and Tall Truth with Shelly Donahue. 

   Today in the MAN CAVE, Pat King hosts Rev. Bill Roscoe from Boise Rescue Mission to discuss all of the wonderful work they do in our community.

   Salt & Light Radio presents CATHOLIC IDAHO on Tuesday nights at 6:00.  We kick off this episode with Fr. Vogel at St. Paul’s parish in Nampa discussing Satan's true method of attack, and the importance of Catholics setting aside the spirit of division and working for unity.  Emily Naugle is back in the studio for another edition of “Passionately Pro-Life.”  And we chat once again with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity HealthShare.

   Welcome to this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS - a local program heard at this time on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons and women religious from the Diocese of Boise (and beyond), sharing with us their vocation stories.  This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Fr. Bailey Clemens from St. Bernard parish in Jordan Valley, Oregon.

   Mike & Alberto host this episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  Pulling from their respective knowledge of youth ministry over the years, these gentlemen have learned that consistency and continuity are crucial in creating the best teen programs for our parishes.

   Welcome to REGISTER RADIO - a local program heard every other Thursday at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, is ready to take a closer look at the newest edition...hot off the press!

Guest:  Jake Ineck, Music Director for Holy Apostles, Meridian

   In this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell sit down with Fr. Bailey Clemens from St. Bernard parish in Jordan Valley, OR.  This is part one of a 2-part interview with this dynamic priest from the Diocese of Baker...who actually has a background in radio broadcasting!

   Pat King invites Deacon Pat Kearns from OLV in Caldwell back inside the MAN CAVE.  In this return visit, Dcn. Pat talks about a series of books he has written.  And, shares an exciting outdoor ministry that men should be interested in.  It's coming up the first weekend of June, so listen to the show then get signed up!

Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by the studio to describe in greater detail the upcoming edition.

In this fun edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, several 5th grade boys from St. Joseph's Catholic School interview Fr. Funke - Rector of St. John's Cathedral.

Today on MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - Chris Kreslins interviews Fr. Tom Lankenau from Bronco Catholic.

   Today in the MAN CAVE, Pat King welcomes Andrew Furphy, one of the FOCUS missionaries at Boise State University.  Hear about Andrew's faith journey and how he came to join FOCUS.  Plus, learn how FOCUS is designed to create faith-based relationships with other young adults, whether it's a Bible study or playing sports on campus.

   In this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO on Salt & Light Radio, we wrap up our 4-part series on human trafficking with Merikay Jost and Dawn Maglish.  We also talk with Susan Tassone - "The Purgatory Lady" - on her new book: “St. Faustina - Prayer Book for Adoration” Plus, learn more about the benefits of cost-sharing with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity Healthshare.

Sisters from St. Gertrude Monastery in Cottonwood, ID

In this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse chats with Steve Gonella, President of the North Idaho Chapter of Serra International.  Learn more about the great work they do for vocations up in the panhandle.

   Due to the content of this podcast, parental discretion is advised.  In this edition of MAN CAVE, Pat King & Brian Howell talk with Christian Welp (Diocese of Boise) and Merikay Jost (Idaho Human Trafficking Awareness) about the difficult subject of pornography addiction and it's relation to local human trafficking.  How can men (and some women too) hold one another accountable when it comes to the lustful temptations of today's hyper-sexualized culture?

   MADE FOR MORE is the Catholic Radio Show for Teens, heard Fridays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  Chris & Mike get together in this episode to share highlights from the recent Idaho Catholic Youth Conference.  If you or your teen have never attended, there are plenty of photos and videos out there to give you an idea of just how important this event is to the Catholic teens in our region.

   Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by Salt & Light Radio to talk about the upcoming March 23rd issue.  It contains highlights from ICYC, a beautiful 4-page pullout for Stations of the Cross and a long list of events to talk about on the Community Calendar page.

   During this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim & MaryEllen Nourse recorded interviews live from the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference at the Ford Idaho Center March 9-11.  They visited with priests, seminarians and women religious who were in town to interact with our Catholic teens.

In this edition of “Catholic Idaho,” we continue our 4-part series on Human Trafficking with special guests Dawn Maglish and Merikay Jost discussing the issue in greater detail.  From our KTFI studio in Twin Falls, Jake & Lindsay Dyson share information and their personal testimony on the upcoming Epic Love Marriage Retreat.  We’ll also hear Five for the Faith with Fr. Mike St. Marie from St. Edward’s in Twin Falls.  And we talk with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity HealthShare.

   Pat King from Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell along with Salt & Light Radio's own Brian Howell host MAN CAVE, a new local program that discusses the challenges men face in today's culture as husbands, fathers and friends.  Today, Brian Lair is our guest cave-dweller, discussing his faith journey, raising two daughters in a culture soaked with relativism, and a new group he leads called Boise Resistance.

   Chris & Mike team up to bring you another MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  The Idaho Catholic Youth Conference runs March 9-11 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.  Mike's friend returns for another show - Danny attends Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he is a:  bear trainer, crowd control specialist and oh yeah - finds time to be a youth minister to both high school and college students.

   Salt & Light Radio presents “Catholic Idaho” Tuesdays at 6:00pm.  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Matthew Harrison, trailblazer of the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol … Rebekah Buell, a mother who has experienced the rewards of APR … Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins share details on a couple of pro-life saints.  Finally, Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity Healthshare - talks about health care news out of his recent trip to Washington DC.

   Mike Abbondondolo is joined by producer Brian Howell for this edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens.  The special guest is James Redmond - FOCUS missionary at Boise State University and the topic is "avoiding the pitfalls of social media"  Whether you have a child that's 11 or a young adult in their early 20's...social media can be a great tool for evangelization - or, a tool of Satan to destroy the lives of our Catholic youth.

   In this edition, Monte Katzenberger from OLV in Caldwell is our guest inside the MAN CAVE.  This former special education teacher is now involved in music ministry, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts plus has lots of stories to share.  BONUS:  Pat King talked with Fr. Bill Casey after the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference - hear Father's thoughts on the Conference and how men can re-claim their faith.

   Pat King invites Dcn. Pat Kearns into the MAN CAVE.  During this episode, the newest Deacon at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell shares his journey of faith in how God led him to become a Deacon in the Church.