Morning Light catches us with the new Superintendent of Idaho Catholic Schools - Tammy Emmerich!  

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club - today, our moderator is Fr. Jeffrey Kirby - a Papal Missionary of Mercy, the pastor of Our Lady of Grace parish in Indian Land, SC and an adjunct professor of theology at Belmont Abbey College. Today, Fr. Kirby talks about his new book - "A Journey to Mount Carmel” from Sophia Institute Press - "A Nine-Day Preparation for Investiture in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady.”

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month on Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse chat with Mary Lou Molitor about the St. John Vianney Society and the 10th anniversary of the Men in Black calendar that raises awareness to the priesthood within our Diocese.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Eddie Trask.  Eddie couldn't join us today, so Pat introduces us to the new Chancellor for the Diocese of Boise - Brian Taylor!

     Morning Light presents a "bonus" edition of Vocations Focus, as  Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Fr. Joe Everton from the Missionaries of La Salette.

     Morning Light presents our Marriage & Family Life segment.  Filling in for Jay Wonacott today, Gwen Colfer from Holy Apostles talks about efforts with Courageous Grandparenting, spreading the word about some upcoming training opportunities to help grandparents pass on the faith to their grandchildren. 

     Walking With Moms is a new segment of Morning Light inspired by the new directive from the USCCB.  Today, from Treasure Valley Teens 4 Life, we chat with Serenity Ryan and Ben Brown about this local pro-life organization for teenagers.

     Morning Light interviews the new Principal of Sacred Heart School in Boise - Sara Cox.

     Morning Light welcomes Scott Naugle to discuss the fall campaign for 40 Days for Life.

     Today was Show #1000 for Morning Light so we thought it only fitting that we talked with the co-founder of the program. Whitni (Willmore) Synakiewicz, now living in the Florida panhandle, shares all of the recent changes in her life since “retiring” from the show and some of her best memories from being part of Morning Light.

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club with our moderator today - Anthony DeStefano, sharing his new book "How the Angels Got Their Wings" available through Sophia Institute Press. Described as “a beautifully illustrated, highly entertaining, and theologically orthodox introduction to angels.”

www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-the-angels-got-their-wings

     Morning Light chats with our Producer - Trinity Baines - who also manages the podcast studio at Salt & Light Radio.  Trinity shares some of the exciting new projects she's working on - available to listen to at: www.SaltandLightRadio.com/podcasts

     Morning Light conducts our monthly conversation with Fr. Nathan Dail - Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Boise.  With students back on campus at Boise State, Father shares some exciting new things happening at the St. Paul's Catholic Student Center.

    Walking With Moms in Need is a new segment on Morning Light.  Today, we talk with Lori Chaplin - the head of St. Paul's Respect Life Ministry and the founder of Treasure Valley Pro-life Billboards

     Morning Light talks with Laraine Bennett during Catholic Book Club, regarding her new book: "The Little Way of Living with Less - Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower" available through Sophia Institute Press.

www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less

     Morning Light introduces you to the new President of Bishop Kelly High School - Bill Avey.  Learn more about Bill's background with HP and his future vision for BK.

     David Ripley, Executive Director of Idaho Chooses Life, drops by Morning Light with an update on Idaho's Trigger Law going into effect and what that means for the state's future.

     Morning Light talks with Fr. Bailey Clemens from the Diocese of Baker, OR about the upcoming Desert Retreat for men on Sept. 17.  For more information, visit www.saintfranciscathedral.com or call the parish office at (541) 523-4521.

     Morning Light introduces you to three new seminarians for the Diocese of Boise:  Joe Patti, Connor Brown and Ryan O'Lenick.

     "Walking With Moms" is a new segment to Morning Light, based on the initiative from the USCCB.  Today's guest is J.A. Arroyo, State Pro-Life Leader for the Idaho Knights of Columbus, talking about their new program ASAP (AID and SUPPORT AFTER PREGNANCY)

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Eddie Trask.  Today, special guest Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue shares details on a foundation he & his wife created to help put an end to domestic violence.  Learn more at https://www.manupcrusade.com/

     Morning Light chats with Boise native, Sister Maria Juan Anderson, one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Women's Conference.

     Morning Light talks with Kacy Elguezabal, Marketing Manager from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about the recent SummerFest fundraiser and future events designed to help with the mission.  www.svdpid.org for more information

     Morning Light talks with Kris Foster from St. Mark's music ministry about what "choir" has meant through the long history of the Church.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month during Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Diana Decker, President of the Serra Club of North Idaho, an organization that focuses on religious vocations.

     "Walking With Moms in Need" is a new segment of Morning Light.  Today, we welcome back Nichole Bentz from Students for Life Action to talk more about the upcoming Life Day at the Park in Ontario, OR - 10am on Saturday, Aug. 27th at Ontario Lion's Park. 

     Morning Light talks with Margaret Hampton, Development Coordinator for the Diocese of Boise.  August is “National Make-A-Will Month” and the Diocese has provided some free online tools to help you do just that.

     Karlo Broussard, apologist at Catholic Answers Live, moderates today's Catholic Book Club on Morning Light.  Karlo shares insights on his new book "Meeting the Protestant Response."

     Morning Light interviews Marc Sandrus from Knights on Bikes about the upcoming Rosary Ride.  Learn more by listening in then register by visiting our website: www.SaltandLightRadio.com 

     Morning Light talks with David Ripley from Idaho Chooses Life about the Trigger Law and numerous lawsuits against it.

     Morning Light welcomes Katherine Flemmings, a master social worker, filling in today for Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator.  Katherine talks about her journey, as well as what her job looks like on a day-to-day basis. 

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club with today's moderator - Dr. Margaret Turek, talking about her latest book, "Atonement: Soundings in Biblical, Trinitarian, and Spiritual Theology."

     "Walking With Moms in Need" is a new segment of Morning Light based off of the recent USCCB initiative.  Today's guest is Nichole Bentz from Students for Life Action sharing an update from the recent Life Chain event in Ontario, OR plus the help available to young moms on area college campuses or the surrounding community.

     Morning Light talks with Josh Calihan who shares details on the upcoming St. Mark's Classic Car Show in August - a new family FUNdraiser for St. Mark's School.

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - along with special guest Josh Dugger from Limitless Life Counseling.

     Karly Bentz is our first guest of this new segment of Morning Light - "Walking With Moms in Need."  We’ve heard that the Boise P.P. is moving to Ontario and Karly joins us today to talk about an upcoming Life Chain event.  

     This Wednesday, Salt & Light Radio presents our Catholic Business Series.  There will be a breakfast in Boise and a luncheon in Twin Falls - information is on our website: www.SaltandLightRadio.com  The keynote speaker joins Morning Light today - Dr. Michael Naughton!

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club and today’s moderator is Fr. Edward Looney, talking about his new book - “How They Love Mary - 28 Life-Changing Stories of Devotion to Our Lady” available through Sophia Institute Press.  

     Morning Light welcomes Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - back to the studio this morning…along with special guest Scott Naugle, local school counselor. 

     Morning Light presents an encore of our June 23rd conversation with Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director of the Diocese of Boise.

     Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - joins Morning Light along with special guest - Dr. Lawanna Pierce - Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at NNU.

     Morning Light welcomes author Angela Connelly to talk about her new book “The Crowded Table: The Brave & Beautiful Choice to Mother Many.”  As a mother to a large family, Angela talked to 52 other moms about their experiences and those inspiring stories are included in the book.

     Morning Light presents an encore of our recent interview with well-known local musician Kevin Kirk about the upcoming Jazz Mass - August 28th at 4pm at St. Mary's in Boise.

     Morning Light features a bonus edition of Vocations Focus (one of those months with FIVE Thursdays)  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Fr. Martin Adams, FSSP.  Despite growing up in northern Idaho and attending St. Joan of Arc parish in Post Falls, Fr. Adams actually serves in the Diocese of Venice at Corpus Christi parish in Naples, FL.

     After the monumental Supreme Court ruling Friday morning, Morning Light talks today with David Ripley, Executive Director of Idaho Chooses Life, to talk about the Trigger Law that now goes into effect making 99% of abortions in Idaho illegal.

     Morning Light talks with Kacy Elguezabal, Marketing & Communications  Manager from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about Summerfest and the raffles for the two Subaru vehicles. The Outback will be at Risen Christ this weekend and the Impreza will be at Our Lady of Rosary.  Kacy also shares a personal experience from her work with the Mobile Food Pantry.

     Morning Light conducts our monthly conversation with Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise.  Today, Fr. Nathan talks about the relationship between the Vocations Dept. and Salt & Light Catholic Radio.  Also, an update on some projects coming up this summer within the Diocese.

     Well-known local musician Kevin Kirk joins Morning Light to share his new CD: "Jazz Mass - Sacred Music, A Jazz Prayer" available now at www.KevinKirk.com   He also talks about the upcoming Jazz Mass on Sunday, August 28th at St. Mary's parish in Boise.

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwaves for the month of June - “Healing the Dad.”  

     Morning Light presents a "best of" Catholic Book Club from July 24, 2020 on the book "Can a Catholic Be a Socialist" by Trent Horn and Catherine Pakaluk.

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - and special guest, Michal Yadlin, Honors Program Coordinator for the College of Western Idaho. 

Learn more about this exciting new addition to CWI by visiting: https://cwi.edu/current-students/honors-program

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month.  Today, Jim Nourse talks with Dcn. Daniel Gamboa from St. John's Cathedral.

     Today’s Catholic Book Club will be moderated by Dcn. Rich Eason, a permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of New Orleans since 2012 assigned to Good Shepherd Parish. Today, Morning Light talks to him about his new book “Spiritual Excellence” available through Sophia Institute Press.  

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - along with enlisted recruiter Sgt. Wilke from the Idaho Army National Guard with some new announcements.

     Vocations Focus is heard on Morning Light the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, hosted by Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse.  Today, they chat with Fr. Bailey Clemens from the Diocese of Baker.

     Morning Light talks one last time with Rich Raimondi who is the retiring President of Bishop Kelly High School.  Rich reflects on his past 12 years at BK and shares success stories, favorite memories and plans for the future.

     Morning Light talks with Fr. Nathan Dail - Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise - about the success stories from this past school year at Bronco Catholic.  He also shares his calendar of events for this summer!

     Morning Light says good-bye to Dr. Sarah Quilici - Superintendent of Idaho Catholic Schools.  With Friday being her last day on the job, she shares the high points of her career as well as behind-the-scenes stories we never knew about.

     Morning Light welcomes Randy Jackson from the non-profit group David's Hope that helps couples who experience miscarriage, stillborn or early infant death.  Randy shares his personal story about adoption.

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club where today - Leila Lawler moderates the segment discussing her 3-volume set "The Summa Domestica" available through Sophia Institute Press.

https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-summa-domestica-3-volume-set

     Morning Light presents the Blessed Carlo Acutis Distinguished Graduate Award to Emilio Ibarra from St. Paul’s in Nampa.  Nominated by Laura Reeping, Emilio is described as a very faithful young man who demonstrates fortitude through his witnessing Jesus to his peers…always willing to help others both in the parish and the outside community.

     On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" with Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse.  Today, they talk with the Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart parish in Boise - Fr. Sipho Mathabela.

     John Keenan joins Morning Light today to discuss Dominican Spirituality.

     Morning Light welcomes Nanett Regis (Volunteer Coordinator) and Monica Geraty (Event Coordinator) from Stanton HealthCare to talk about, among many things, the upcoming Baby Bottle Drive.

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club - our moderator today is Susan Tassone - a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and recognized as leading a worldwide “purgatory movement.” Today, she joins us to talk about her 1st Place award winning book from the Catholic Media Association, "Jesus Speaks to Faustina and You" available through Sophia Institute Press.

     As Morning Light continues our series on Catholic spiritualities, Anthony White shares what is to be part of the Carmelites.

     Morning Light talks with Mary Kay Klein, Director of Birthright of Boise, about what she does within this pro-life ministry and why she's been involved for so long.  Also, information on the upcoming auction, the biggest fundraiser of the year for Birthright.

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  Today, Alberto Jaramillo talks to A.J. Salas from the Diocese of Las Vegas.  

Morning Light welcomes Father Hugh Feiss at the Monastery of the Ascension in Jerome to discuss Benedictine Spirituality.

Morning Light welcomes back, from Silent No More, Melissa Hemphill (Idaho) along with Kathy Hill (Mass.), talking about Abortion Recovery Awareness Month.

Morning Light welcomed Dan Long to talk about the "Cross Walk" event on Good Friday.

     During our weekly "sacred music" segment, Morning Light introduces you to Catholic recording artist Josh Blakesley.  Josh is the Music Ministry Coordinator at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX.  Check out his new single - "Jesus I Trust In You." www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrOfC-k6V3g

     Morning Light presents a bonus edition of Vocation Focus (this month had FIVE Thursdays so why not?!)  Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Sister Jeanette Estrada.

     Morning Light welcomes Dan Burke to moderate today's Catholic Book Club.  Dan is author and editor of more than 17 books on authentic Catholic spirituality. He is the host of “Divine Intimacy Radio” heard weekly on EWTN Radio. Today, he shares his new book - “The Devil in the Castle” available through Sophia Institute Press.

Spring Pledge Drive - "Christ Be With Me"

Sisters of Divine Grace 

   This was an interview pre-recorded from Monday, March 14th after the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference with Mother Mary Paul & Sister Mary Agnes.  It was intended to air during the Spring Pledge Drive, but then they surprised us and showed up on Friday, live in-studio!  We felt this was worth posting along with the other interviews - the Sisters of Divine Grace always have such inspirational messages to share!

Missionaries Servants of the Word - Jerome, ID

Spring Pledge Drive "Christ Be With Me"

Spring Pledge Drive - "Christ Be With Me"

Spring Pledge Drive - "Christ Be With Me"

Spring Pledge Drive - "Christ Be With Me"

Spring Pledge Drive - "Christ Be With Me"