Patrick Tavelli in studio with Jimmy Harrison on the phone talking about FOCUS ministry.

Area professionals explain more about estate planning and perpetual tithing as part of Salt & Light Radio's "Legacy Giving" project

Ruth Loza from Immaculate Conception parish in Buhl

Frankie Hernandez from Immaculate Conception in Buhl

Bill Ystueta from the Twin Falls Chick-fil-A discusses the joys of working for a God-based business that is closed on Sundays to value faith, friends and family! 

Day 2 of the Fall Pledge Drive originates from Twin Falls.  KTFI Station Manager Diana Grandy shares a story about the importance of Catholic Radio ... a story that came from Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Live!

To wrap up our time with St. Mark's in Boise, Jeff & Val Allen chat with parish pastor - Fr. Ben Uhlenkott - about the exciting ministries and inspiring stories coming from this Catholic community.

David Charnock and Russ Biaggne from Holy Apostles talk with Dayne Johnson about how his Catholic faith has helped get him through difficult times.

David Charnock interviews Chairwoman Karen Mahoney and Principal Andi Kane about St. Ignatius Catholic School, which is set to open it's doors in August of 2017.

Lorissa Horn and Dan Minnaert from Sacred Heart in Boise discuss the importance of marriage and the Marriage for Life event   

Johnny Horn and Travis Wingo discuss the fruits from the first conference and then discuss the 2017 edition ... January 28th at Bishop Kelly High School.

Fr. Gary Thomas will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference.  He is also the exorcist priest for the Diocese of San Jose, California!  His training in Rome was the subject of the book and movie "The Rite."

On this episode of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we sit down with Mike Gallagher and Misti Hawkins to talk about the Society of St Vincent de Paul.  And later, we set the table for the Fall Pledge Drive that ran Oct. 26-28.  We kick off the show with Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul’s in Nampa, and a homily on the need to be persistent in prayer…

Deacon Richard Kulleck [Part 2]

   It's another jam-packed edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  Chris Kreslins is your host as he talks with:  Sister Susie from the Sisters of Divine Grace ... Andrew from the FOCUS team at Boise State ... and Alberto Jaramillo - the new high school youth minister at St. John's Cathedral.

   Straight from the offices of Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell, Fr. Flores and Dcn. Kerry Harris bring you FAITH WITH FATHER as they discuss the Gospel readings from this past Sunday...then look ahead to what we will hear at Mass this coming weekend.

  Absorb the insights and serenity of the monastic life through your radio!  Salt & Light Radio presents First Friday at the Monastery - featuring Southern Idaho’s own Benedictine monks from the Monastery of the Ascension.  We bring you the beauty, inspiration and peace of a retreat at Ascension Monastery as the monks share their deep spirituality, wisdom and knowledge.

   With the impending Deacon Ordination Mass, VOCATIONS FOCUS sits down with Dcn. Richard Kulleck to discuss the program and the candidates themselves.

   Today on MADE FOR MORE, Chris Kreslins has two inspiring conversations with a pair of incredible young Catholic women, living out their faith in different ways.

   Part 2 of our VOCATIONS FOCUS interview with Fr. Vogel - Co-Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Boise.

   On this episode of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we talk with Capstone Missions about their upcoming Fall Fiesta.  Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul’s in Nampa, dispelling some of the myths of liturgy since the reform of Vatican Council II.  Also, Passionately Pro-Life looks at the upcoming Pro-Life Fair coming September 22nd.  And Fr. Jack Bentz from St. Paul’s student center at Boise State continues their series entitled “You Got This!”

   Chris Kreslins hosts this edition of MADE FOR MORE - having a discussion regarding young adult ministry on our area college campuses.

   On today's edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Brian Howell sits down with Fr. Caleb Vogel, Co-Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Boise.  They discuss some of the recent events geared towards generating interest in vocations throughout the state.

   In this edition of GO ASK FATHER, Fr. Julio Vicente fields questions about our Catholic faith from the children at St. Edward's School and the St. Nicholas RE class.  Remember, the more you listen - the more you learn!

   On this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell finish their conversation with Joshua Falce - seminarian for the Diocese of Boise.  Joshua had a very busy summer - find out what he did and what lies ahead at Mt. Angel this fall.  Remember to Please Pray For Vocations!!

   On this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we talk with local Catholic author, Allen Shoff, about his first published science fiction novel.  Can the Church and science fiction co-exist?  Also, "Passionately Pro-Life" looks to dispel more myths. We will also hear "Five for the Faith" with Fr. Mike St. Marie from St. Edward’s in Twin Falls ... Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul’s in Nampa ... and some Tall Truth from Shelly Donahue.

   Today on JOURNEY OF FAITH, Deacon Robert-Barros Bailey welcomes Remington Cleveland to the program.  Remi is a senior at Mtn View High School and talks about his three trips to the Steubenville NW event in Spokane.  How could a week at this retreat change a young man's life?  Listen in to find out!

   Chris Kreslins is your host for this episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Show for Teens.  Chris calls up Daniel Rolf to chat about his song "JP2" - written in dedication of the powerful witness given by Saint John Paul II.  To see the video, click this link:   

https://youtu.be/c-BFJpoui-o

   Tonight's edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO features Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins with a special interview that's "Passionately Pro-Life."  With classes beginning at Boise State, Fr. Radmar Jao tells students “You Got This” at St. Paul’s Student Center at BSU.  We will also hear Five for the Faith with Fr. Mike St. Marie and kick off the show with Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa, regarding the subject of "Charity."

   During this episode of JOURNEY OF FAITH, Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey sits down and talks Young Adult Ministry with Fr. Radmar Jao from St. Paul's Catholic Student Center at Boise State University.

   In this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell sit down and chat with another seminarian from the Diocese of Boise.  This is part 1 of an interview with Joshua Falce.  Find out what led Joshua to want to be a priest and learn more about life in the seminary.

   In this edition of COLLAR TALK, Fr. Vogel asks Fr. Brady about his experience at the recent World Youth Day event in Poland.  How is liturgy celebrated with a million fellow Catholics?  Listen in to see what's different from what we see in our local parishes.

   Today on JOURNEY OF FAITH, Deacon Bob invites Fr. Radmar Jao and Madeline McHugh into the studio to reflect upon their experiences of attending the recent World Youth Day celebration in Poland.

“Catholic Idaho” returns August 9th at 6:00pm with a jam-packed episode! We will learn more about the Retrouvaille program from an area woman who experienced first hand the healing from this retreat.  Fr. Caleb Vogel talks about the importance of praying the Rosary. Also, "Passionately Pro-Life" with Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins plus a recent homily from Fr. Jack Bentz at St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center on the campus of BSU.  We will also hear "Five for the Faith" with Fr. Mike St. Marie and "The Tall Truth" from Shelly Donahue.

   In this edition of COLLAR TALK, Fr. Caleb Vogel and Brian Howell ask questions as they interview Fr. Justin Brady about his recent trip to Poland for World Youth Day.  Fr. Brady describes the sights and experiences from his recent pilgrimage. 

  Take a break and absorb the insights and serenity of the monastic life through your radio!  Salt & Light Radio presents First Friday at the Monastery - featuring Southern Idaho’s own Benedictine monks from the Monastery of the Ascension.  We bring you the beauty, inspiration and peace of a retreat at Ascension Monastery as the monks share their deep spirituality, wisdom and knowledge.  First Friday at the Monastery can be heard on the first Friday of each month at 6:00pm on Salt & Light Radio..

   During this month's episode of GO ASK FATHER, Fr. Julio Vicente answers questions about our Catholic faith, submitted by the religious education children from St. Therese in Burly.

Sister Sheila Cigich shares her story today on VOCATIONS FOCUS.  Jim Nourse and Brian Howell ask her questions about her childhood on the east coast and current life as a woman religious.

In this edition of COLLAR TALK, Fr. Caleb Vogel interviews Fr. Justin Brady about the recent trip to Poland for World Youth Day.  Despite his jet lag from arriving in Boise late Monday night, Fr. Brady describes the sights and experiences from his recent pilgrimage. 

Seminarian John Mosier (Part 2)

   On this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO - Jake & Lindsay Dyson talk about their new local radio program … Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins discuss pro-life issues … a homily from Fr. Caleb Vogel at St. Paul’s in Nampa ... Fr. Mike St. Marie from St. Edward’s in Twin Falls has "Five for the Faith" and Shelly Donahue with The Tall Truth.

   In this edition of GO ASK FATHER, Fr. Julio Vicente answers questions about our Catholic faith, as asked by the students from St. Nicholas Catholic School in Rupert.

   Today on VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell sit down with seminarian John Mosier.  Find out the amazing journey that John has been on from the Marine Corps to a successful career to the seminary.

  Take a break and absorb the insights and serenity of the monastic life through your radio!  Salt & Light Radio presents First Friday at the Monastery - featuring Southern Idaho’s own Benedictine monks from the Monastery of the Ascension.  We bring you the beauty, inspiration and peace of a retreat at Ascension Monastery as the monks share their deep spirituality, wisdom and knowledge.  First Friday at the Monastery can be heard on the first Friday of each month at 6:00pm on Salt & Light Radio.

   On this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we chat with Karen Mahoney from Holy Apostles in Meridian and Andi Kane, Principal of St. Ignatius Catholic School - the first Catholic School to be built in the Treasure Valley in over 50 years!  Also, a homily from Fr. Caleb Vogel at St. Paul's in Nampa ... "Five for the Faith" with Fr. Mike St. Marie at St. Edward's in Twin Falls ... and "The Tall Truth" with Shelly Donahue, Parenting for Purity on Purpose.

   On this edition of JOURNEY OF FAITH, your host - Dcn. Robert Barros-Bailey - talks with Sage Genna about their recent pilgrimage to Rome.  Also, Fr. Justin Brady shares his experiences from previous visits to The Eternal City.

Part 2 with Deacon Bill & Gina Burns from St. John's Cathedral in Boise

   VOCATIONS FOCUS today is Part 1 with Deacon Bill & Gina Burns from St. John's Cathedral in Boise, ID.

Deacon Gene Fadness [Part 3]

   Salt & Light Radio presents First Friday at the Monastery - featuring Southern Idaho’s own Benedictine monks from the Monastery of the Ascension.  We bring you the beauty, inspiration and peace of a retreat at Ascension Monastery as the monks share their deep spirituality, wisdom and knowledge.  First Friday at the Monastery can be heard on the first Friday of each month at 6:00pm on Salt & Light Radio.

   Chris Kreslins is your host for this jam-packed edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens.  Another tip for having a holy relationship...info on an idea regarding a Pentecost Vigil...plus, an interview with Mark Henry...and details of upcoming summer camps.

Deacon Gene Fadness [Part 2]

   On this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell begin a 3-part interview with Deacon Gene Fadness from St. Mary's parish in Boise.  Today, learn how Dcn. Gene went from the LDS faith to evangelical and eventually came home to the Catholic Church.

   This month on GO ASK FATHER, the students from St. Edward's School ask the questions...and Fr. Julio Vicente provides the answers.

   It's an action-packed edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  We start off with Sean Forrest talking about Haiti 180, followed by Rob & Gina Sower with some exciting news regarding this summer's Apolo-ghetti Camp.  Finally, Chris talks with his daughter Anna about her heart-felt decision about vocations!

   Jim and Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with Fr. Camillo Garcia on this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS.  Fr. Camillo discusses his recent trip to Mexico where he was able to help celebrate Mass with Pope Francis!

   Today on VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell present Part 3 of their interview with Fr. Jose Thomas from Blessed Sacrament in Ontario and the Diocese of Baker, OR

   Fr. Flores has a special guest during this edition of FAITH WITH FATHER.  Instead of Deacon Kerry in the studio, this week it's Fr. Caleb Vogel!  Since the two are at neighboring parishes in Caldwell and Nampa, why not be on the same radio program?  These two amazing priests will reflect on the Gospel readings from the Fourth Sunday of Lent and then look ahead to what we'll hear at Mass this coming weekend.

   On tonight’s CATHOLIC IDAHO we talk with Dean Cooper - the head coach of our local Idaho Stampede basketball team.  Plus, Fr. Mike St. Marie with a “Five for the Faith” segment on forgiveness … and our friend Shelly Donahue returns with “The Tall Truth” - parenting for purity on purpose!  We kick off the show with Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa and his homily from the 3rd Sunday of Lent.

Fr. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil - Part 2

   In this edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - your host Chris Kreslins talks about building your house on rock versus sand - citing the words from Matthew 7:24.  Plus, he makes a phone call to Pete Espil, Campus Minister at Idaho State University, regarding his new book - "Being a Teen for Christ."

   During this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we talk with Pete Espil about a new book he’s written entitled “Being a Teen for Christ.”  Plus, a “Five for the Faith” segment with Fr. Mike St. Marie on reading scripture … and our friend Shelly Donahue returns with “The Tall Truth” - parenting for purity on purpose!  We kick off the show with Fr. Caleb Vogel and his homily from the 2nd Sunday of Lent regarding anger - one of the 7 deadly sins.

Fr. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil - Part 1

   On tonight’s CATHOLIC IDAHO, we interview Dr. Scott Hahn … in preparation for his trip to Boise this weekend, Dr. Hahn will talk about the New Evangelization, the Jubilee Year of Mercy and other topics.  We kick off the show with Fr. Caleb Vogel and his homily from the 1st Sunday of Lent...plus, a “Five for the Faith” segment with Fr. Mike St. Marie regarding temptation…and our friend Shelly Donahue returns with “The Tall Truth: Parenting for Purity on Purpose."

   Salt & Light Radio presents First Friday at the Monastery - featuring Southern Idaho’s own Benedictine monks from the Monastery of the Ascension.  We bring you the beauty, inspiration and peace of a "radio retreat" at Ascension Monastery as the monks share their deep spirituality, wisdom and knowledge.  First Friday at the Monastery can be heard on the first Friday of each month at 6:00pm on Salt & Light Radio...1140 KGEM (Boise) and 1270 KTFI (Twin Falls).

This month on GO ASK FATHER, Fr. Julio Vicente answers questions about our Catholic Faith from the religious education students at both St. Jerome and Immaculate Conception parishes.

   Today on VOCATIONS FOCUS, Brian Howell and Jim Nourse once again talk with Fr. Enrique Terriquez - retired priest.  Learn how he came from Mexico and ended up in our Diocese of Boise, plus later in the show Fr. Enrique answers your questions about our Catholic faith.

   Salt & Light Radio suspended our regularly scheduled local programming this past week to bring you a series of interviews to recognize Catholic Schools Week.  Today, we wrap up our week with Mark Hopkins, principal of St. Mark's School in Boise. 

   As 1270 KTFI-AM in the Magic Valley wraps up Catholic Schools Week, Jerry Marcantonio gets on the telephone once again - this time to interview Carina VanPelt, the principal of Holy Rosary School in Idaho Falls.

   This week, Salt & Light Radio is suspending our regularly scheduled local programming to bring you a series of interviews to help celebrate Catholic Schools Week.  Today, we sit down with Brock Carpenter, principal of Sacred Heart School in Boise - who also serves as TVCS Athletic Director (Treasure Valley Catholic Schools) 

   This week, Salt & Light Radio will break from our regular scheduled local programming to shine the spotlight on our area Catholic Schools.  Today, Brian Howell sits down with Dr. Sarah Quilici - principal of St. Joe's Catholic School in downtown Boise.

   Catholic Schools Week continues on Salt & Light Radio.  Today, Jerry Marcantonio gets on the telephone to interview Nancy Corgiat - principal at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Pocatello, which originally aired on 1270 KTFI-AM.

   As we continue to recognize Catholic Schools Week on Salt & Light Radio, tonight on CATHOLIC IDAHO we interview President Rich Raimondi and Principal Mike Caldwell from Bishop Kelly High School ... later in the show, Jim Reed - the new Diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools!

   This week, Salt & Light Radio will break from our regular scheduled local programming to shine the spotlight on our area Catholic Schools.  Today, Brian Howell chats with Tammy Emerich - the new principal at St. Mary's Catholic School in Boise.

   This week, Salt & Light Radio will break from our regular scheduled local programming to shine the spotlight on our area Catholic Schools.  Today, Diana Grandy will interview Principal Wes Remaley and Director Beth Cofer from St. Nicholas Catholic School in Rupert.