Morning Light talks to Steve Earney from our Parish of the Week - Good Shepherd in Driggs, ID.  Steve shares the exciting long-term vision of this church located in one of the fastest growing areas of the Nation!

     Morning Light welcomes back the Vocations Director for the  Diocese of Boise - Fr. Nathan Dail - who shares details on his  recent walking of "The Way" - the Camino de Santiago, over spring break.

     The Bountiful Harvest is a newer segment to Morning Light where we discuss the spiritual side of agriculture.  What is the buzz when it comes to bees?  Today, we have a great discussion with Melinda Jean Stafford from the University of Idaho Extension Office who shares a hive full of facts about our winged friends that account for 35% of the country's food supply!

     Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho, and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer! Today, a special guest - #54 from the Vandals football team - senior defensive lineman - Ben Bertram from Albuquerque, N.M.

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light talks with Tracy Hall, Director of Community Engagement with Treasure Valley PATH.

     Morning Light chats with Trudie Johnson from our Parish of the Week - St. Catherine of Siena in Kamiah.

     Catholic Book Club is heard every other Friday on Morning Light.  Today, Eddie Trask joins us to discuss his recent essay “More Reasonable: A Reformation Comparison” available at Reilly's Church Supply in Boise or at www.EddieTrask.com 

     The Catholic Company Man, Eric Meyer, and his wife Heather were in town from Moscow.  They stop by Morning Light to share some highlights from Vandal Catholic and a new podcast series that begins May 5th.  Plus, the couple talks about Eric's formation process to become a permanent Deacon in our Diocese, and how that has helped their prayer life.

     Morning Light welcomes Samantha Stephenson, one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming pro-life symposium.  Author, speaker and podcast host...find out more at www.snstephenson.com 

Order Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad  

     Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mountain Home is our Parish of the Week.  Morning Light chats with Kathy Ferbrache, a long-time member of this parish that celebrates its diversity.

     Morning Light talks with David Ripley, Executive Director of Idaho Chooses Life, talking about the major pro-life "win" from the most recent session of the Idaho Legislature.

     Alberto Jaramillo could not join Morning Light today, so here is a "Best Of" where we talked about ways families can better promote vocations to religious life.

     Morning Light talks with Cara Morales - keynote speaker for the upcoming St. Paul's "Live Pro-Life" Prime Rib Dinner to be held at 6pm Friday, April 21st at Marist Hall in Nampa. Tickets are $40 each, and a link to buy them is on the front page of St. Paul's website: NampaCatholic.church or call the parish office at 208-466-7031.

     Morning Light shines the spotlight on our "Parish of the Week" - St. Mark's Catholic Community in Boise.  We share a recent interview from the Spring Pledge Drive when Hope Ryan talked with Rick Hankel, Grand Knight of the St. Mark's Council Knights of Columbus.

     Morning Light talks with the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho, and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer - along with special guest, Jordyn Tuning, a University of Idaho cheer captain and member of Vandal Catholic.  

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month on Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Martin Karpiel from the Order of Malta, which is new to our area.  Tune in and learn more about this ancient order of devout Catholics.

     Morning Light welcomes back Tim Blonsky & Maureen O'Toole from Idaho Business for Education, talking today about the Youth Apprenticeship Program.  How can young people learn a trade AND get paid while doing it?  Listen in for all the details!  

http://www.idahobe.org/youth-apprenticeship-program

     Our "Parish of the Week" is Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell.  To kick off the celebration, Morning Light talks with Dcn. Toby Green!

Dr. Scott French was a recent guest on EWTN's Pro-Life Weekly discussing a North Idaho hospital that is now refusing to deliver babies due to the state's new law making abortion illegal.

     Morning Light welcomes back Mark Renick from St. Vincent de Paul’s Re-entry Program.  Why is this program so very important to our community?  How can YOU volunteer to help?  Tune in and learn more!

     Dan Long and Mark Buchannan stop by Morning Light to share details about the 3rd Annual Cross Walk, taking place at noon on Good Friday.  Everyone is encouraged to meet at the Boise Train Depot and walk the 6-miles to the top of Table Rock.

     Morning Light presents an encore of our interview from February 2nd with Sister Paésie about the Kizito Family House in Haiti.  THEN, we chat with Tyler Derden, a student at St. Ignatius Catholic School, who is selling prayer pillowcases as his service project to raise money for Kizito.  To order yours, visit www.PrayerPillowcases.com and use the code:  DKF836 so that Tyler gets credit for the sale.  Or email: TysProject2023@gmail.com

     It's a BONUS edition of "Vocations Focus" - on this 5th Thursday, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Sister RoseMary Boessen during Morning Light.

     Morning Light talks with the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho, and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer! Today, Eric brings us a special guest - #31 from the Vandals football team - redshirt junior defensive back - Mathias Bertram from Albuquerque, N.M.

     During our weekly pro-life segment, Morning Light welcomes back Mary Kay Klein to discuss both Birthright of Boise & the Idaho Diaper Bank.

     Risen Christ in Boise is our Parish of the Week! Today, Morning Light visits with Weeb Martin from the Garden Ministry - something rather unique to Risen Christ compared to other parishes.

     Dr. Kevin Vost joins Morning Light today to moderate our Catholic Book Club segment.  We highlight his latest book “What Is God?” available through Catholic Answers.  When we hear the name of St. Thomas Aquinas, some of us may feel inadequate to understand the subject matter…but Dr. Vost is able to break it down for the ordinary person to understand.

     Morning Light welcomes Davis Greenwood & Mariah Colbert from the Treasure Valley Teens for Life to talk about the upcoming dance on April 1st.  These two high school seniors look back at their time in the pro-life movement and share their future plans as well.

     "The Bountiful Harvest" is a new segment to Morning Light where we take a look at the spiritual side of all things outdoors - flowers, veggies, even livestock.  In fact, today's guest is area farmer/rancher Chuck Baines from River Road Livestock LLC in Fruitland, ID.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, Pat King welcomes special guest Luke Cesnik from Freedom Flight 2023 - an inspirational hot air balloon that travels to festivals and events across the country, raising awareness of the over 80,000 POWs & MIAs from our military.

     Morning Light talks with Lori Chaplain about the upcoming Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser for the St. Paul's Pro-Life chapter. 

     Morning Light welcomes Elisa Larson to the show as the representative for St. Paul's Catholic Student Center on Boise State's Campus. She told us all about her journey to the center, why it is special, and how her journey led her there. 

Jane Collins & Sally Morrisroe

Kirstin Heffner & Gail Vincent

     Morning Light welcomes back Pat King for the new "Bountiful Harvest" segment. Pat shares his history in landscaping and how working in the great outdoors has impacted his faith journey. 

     Morning Light welcomes Board President Keith Pettyjohn and Station Manager Diana Tetreault as they launch the first day of the 2023 Spring Pledge Drive!

"Greenlee is Growing" by Anthony DeStefano

     Eric Meyer joins Morning Light once again - not only is he "The Catholic Company Man," he also serves as the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho.  Today, talking about rolling your Catholic faith into college choice.

     Morning Light introduces a new segment - "The Bountiful Harvest."  To kick it off, Dr. Ryan Hanning shares his family's story about leaving life in the big city to homestead in northern Tennessee. Learn how his 10 kids all lend a hand on the farm.

     Morning Light presents a new segment - POW!  Or, "Parish of the Week."  To help kick off this new edition to the program, Dcn. Scott Tverdy from Immaculate Conception in Buhl.

     Morning Light talks with Dan Donaldson, Vice President of the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance, sponsor of a Heroic Men Summit on March 11th from 10am to 12noon Mountain time.  This free, virtual, event brings together Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, and John Michael Lucido to share how the Eucharist is our source of transformation and power. Register online at heroicmen.com 

     "Vocations Focus" is hear the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month as part of Morning Light.  Today, Mary Ellen Nourse join us in-studio talking with…Mother Mary Paul and Sister Mary Agnes from the Sisters of Divine Grace! 

     Morning Light welcomes special guest - Fr. Doug Grandon - National Chaplain for FOCUS.  Fr. Doug is in Boise for an amazing event taking place at St. John’s Cathedral - a parish mission on Eucharistic Revival. 

LINK:  https://www.focus.org/missionaries/fr-doug-grandon 

     Morning Light kicks off a Marvelous Monday with Gabi Boyland, NFP Instructor, talking with us today about the March events at St. Mark’s - “March for Life.”  One of which takes place on March 8 at 6:30pm at Donoghue Hall about Natural Family Planning. 

     Morning Light talks with Sarah Wier, FOCUS Program Director (South).  We talked with Sarah during our Fall Pledge Drive and found out she’s involved with FOCUS, so we wanted to invite her back to share the story!