Chef Lou Aaron hosts "Cooking With Scripture" every week on Morning Light - the most delicious Bible study you'll ever hear on the radio!  Today, Chef serves up his famous tea and talks about cilantro and coriander.

     Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center talks with Morning Light about the Shroud of Turin.

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwave for April - "Healing Siblings"

     Morning Light visits with Jackie Hopper today about confirmation.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light is dedicating this segment to learn more about the head of the Holy Family.  Today, Bobby Angel from Ascension Presents talks about “What Makes St. Joseph the Ideal Man”

    Morning Light talks with Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest issue hot off the press - which includes the priest reassignments, stories about the new Catholics entering the Church at Easter, News Briefs and the featured Saint on "The Back Pew."

     Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" with Teresa Zepeda.  Today, Teresa shares ways to continue the Easter celebration as we march on towards Pentecost.

     Morning Light presents "Man Cave" with Pat King & Josh Dickson.  Today, your favorite cavemen discuss the recent re-assignments for the priests of our Diocese.  Do we fall into the trap of getting TOO close to the pastors of our parishes?  Or are we at Mass to worship Christ?

     Morning Light now brings you CATHOLIC COUNSELING, where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Enjoy today’s session with Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise.

     John Keenan & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue our study of the Book of Romans.  Today - Chapter 13

     He’s the owner of Westside Drive In AND a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  Morning Light presents COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE as Chef Lou Aaron provides you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever hear on the radio!  Today's subject is BARLEY.

     As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, Morning Light visits with Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center about the miracle of the Shroud of Turin - a perfect 3D image of Christ (the width of a human hair)

     After a 3-week absence, Morning Light welcomes back Jackie Hopper to discuss the Easter season and ways to continue the celebration of Christ's resurrection.

Rob Fulford & Jeff Penzkover discuss being a foster father, just as St. Joseph was to Jesus.

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Pat King & Josh Dickson

Pete Espil

John Keenan & Josh Andrus

A "Best of" from January 2020 talking about lamb.

     Part 2 of Fr. Nathan Dail’s reflection of The Masculine Virtues of St. Joseph.  For the entire talk, and those from 5 other participants, visit the virtual retreat at our website: Salt and Light Radio-dot-com

Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the ICR, with the latest issue hot off the press...

     Morning Light welcomes back Kris Foster, Music Director at St. Mark’s - talking today about water.  Specifically, it being a symbol of our faith and especially during the Lenten season the two themes of Baptism and Repentance.

    Fr. Nathan Dail could not be with Morning Light as he is wrapping up a retreat.  Today instead - part 1 of his segment on St. Joseph which you can find on our website - his topic: “The Masculine Virtues of St. Joseph.”

     Gina Schmidt joins Morning Light for our parish nursing segment.  Today’s topic:  Drugs and Alcohol, especially as they relate to teen use. What can parents do to educate their teens about drugs and alcohol and help them make good choices?  We will discuss:

Health Byte: 2021 National Drugs and Alcohol IQ Challenge: Quiz | NIDA for Teens

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, Rich Meyers from Catholic Charities, Idaho Falls looks ahead to April being National Alcohol Awareness Month.

     The Idaho Lay Domincans kick off Terrific Tuesday on Morning Light.  Mike Turner & Pamila Jaszkowiak talk about chapters 9-11 from the Book of Romans.

     Morning Light presents Cooking With Scripture with Chef Lou Aaron - owner of the Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary.  Today, "Snake on a Stick" - Chef serves us yummy chicken kabobs while talking about the story of Moses and how a snake saved the lives of those who looked upon it.

     Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French from the Magis Center...talking briefly about Carbon 14 dating then sharing evidence of the passion on the Shroud.

     Morning Light welcomes Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network to share news on the Heartbeat Bill and an upcoming prayer rally on the capital steps.

     Today is Consecration Day!  Our spiritual father St. Joseph is lord, chief and guardian of the treasures of heaven.  Love, trust and honor St. Joseph for the rest of your life!  Go to him in times of plenty and times of poverty - good times and in bad - he’ll be your guardian, your strength and your certainty of not being lost.  When you’re alone, mourning or tempted - run to St. Joseph - he’ll never be far from you.  We end our 33-day journey with our Act of Consecration prayer to St. Joseph...

     O my Spiritual Father - we hereby consecrate ourselves to you.  In faithful imitation of Jesus and Mary, we place ourselves and all of our concerns under your care and protection.  To you, after Jesus and Mary, consecrate our body and soul, with all their faculties, our spiritual growth, our homes, and all of our undertakings.  Do not forsake us but rather adopt us as a servant and child of the Holy Family.  Watch over us at all times, but especially at the hour of our death.  Console and strengthen us with the presence of Jesus and Mary so that, with you, I may praise and adore the Holy Trinity for all eternity.  Amen.

     Bsp. Peter Christensen joins Morning Light in-studio today to share details on the new "I Shall Give Half" initiative designed to take the recent round of stimulus checks and give half to pro-life ministries.

     Day 32 of Morning Light's on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Protector of the Holy Church, Pray for Us.”  The Church needs the protection of St. Joseph.  The Church is being assaulted from not only those outside of it - Satan and the world - but also many of her own children inside of it.  In fact, St. Pope Paul VI made the claim in June of 1972 that “the smoke of Satan has entered the Church.”  The only way to clear the smoke and make the Church beautiful again is to repent and return to order.

     Morning Light talks with Patrick Barga, a Licensed Professional Counselor with Catholic Charities of Idaho, about “Self-Care or Selfishness?”

     Morning Light presents Day #31 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Father Donald Calloway.  Today - “Terror of Demons, Pray for Us.”  We know that demons fear Jesus and Mary...but demons are also absolutely terrified of St. Joseph!  Why?  He is the spouse of the Immaculata and the father of Jesus Christ.  He is the gateway to Jesus and Mary.  Demons have plenty to be afraid of in the person of St. Joseph.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light with Teresa Zepeda.  Today - "Speaking of St. Joseph..." as she shares a variety of different traditions surrounding Friday's special day.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Josh Dickson.  With the theme of our Spring Pledge Drive being "Faith of Our Fathers" the guys talk about fatherhood (or lack thereof) and how it can affect our spiritual journeys.

     Morning Light talks with Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise.  St. Patrick’s Day began as a celebration of Saint Patrick bringing the gospel to Ireland. This holiday is a time for us to think about how we live and represent the gospel in our own lives.  

     Morning Light presents Day 30 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Patron of the Dying, Pray for Us.”  St. Joseph died a holy and happy death - gazing upon Jesus and resting in the arms of Mary.  What greater death could a person experience?  God has designated St. Joseph as the Patron of the Dying because He wants us to also experience a happy and holy death.  We need the intercession of our spiritual father to fortify us, protect us and fill us with trust in God’s love and mercy.

     "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron - owner of the Westside Drive-in and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  St. Patrick's Day comes early as Chef prepares corned beef & cabbage for us!

     What is science?  Can it be trusted?  Morning Light talks today with Dr. Scott French from The Magis Center about that very topic.  www.MagisCenter.com

     Morning Light presents Day 29 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Hope of the Sick, Pray for Us.”  St. Joseph offers hope in times of sickness.  If you or someone you know is sick, go to St. Joseph.  Jesus wants you to go to your spiritual father and ask him for help and healing.  It’s up to God whether or not a physical healing will be given but it doesn’t hurt to ask.  Whether you experience healing or not, St. Joseph always offers hope for an illness-free life in heaven

     While many of us may be preparing for Wednesday's celebration, Jackie Hopper tells Morning Light listeners to focus on Friday's Saint during this Year of St. Joseph.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will focus on different aspects of this silent saint.  Today, we are happy to talk to Tammy Emerich, Principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Boise, sharing the ways her school will be celebrating its namesake during this special year.

     Morning Light presents Day #28 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Comfort of the Afflicted, Pray for Us.”  As we know, the Church has 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy and 7 Corporal Works of Mercy.  These works of mercy help us to be devout followers of Jesus Christ by serving others.  We will all experience misery, suffering and tears in this life - isn’t it good to know we have someone to turn to for comfort and solace in those difficult times?

     Morning Light welcomes back Emily Woodham to moderate Catholic Book Club, discussing the 1960 book "The Four Loves" by C.S. Lewis

     Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, joins Morning Light to discuss the latest issue hot off the press.

"Let Our Glory Be the Cross" - Jake Ineck

     Morning Light presents Day 27 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Pillar of Families, Pray for Us.”  Jesus, Mary and Joseph love families - their 3 hearts are very concerned about what is happening to families today.  Modern man has distanced himself from God in an attempt to re-define what it means to be a family.  God established the family to be a school of love - something beautiful, delightful and life-giving. 

     Morning Light welcomes back Gina Schmidt with her parish nursing segment.  This week - National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week.  Due to an internet outage, our interview was cut short but you can learn more at her "Health Byte":

What is Pulmonary Rehab? :: Live Better

http://www.livebetter.org/pulmonary-rehab/what-is-pulmonary-rehab

     Morning Light presents Day #26 of our on-air 33-day Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Father Donald Calloway.  Today - “Guardian of Virgins, Pray for Us.”  A virgin himself, St. Joseph knows firsthand the intimacy that a virgin is capable of having with God.  Virginity is a treasure - a treasure that St. Joseph guards and wants others to know about.

     "The Table of St. Joseph" is discussed by Teresa Zepeda today during the Faith & Feasts segment of Morning Light.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, discussing topics that affect Catholic men in today's culture.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Counseling" 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.

     Day 25 of Morning Light's on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Glory of Domestic Life, Pray for Us.”  St. Joseph wants to bless your home.  If you lovingly welcome him into your home, invoke his intercession and honor him in pious devotions he will greatly bless your domestic life.  Wherever St. Joseph is present, Jesus and Mary are present as well.  St. Joseph wants to be in your home and present in your family life.

     Morning Light welcomes the Idaho Lay Dominicans back to the St. Gabriel Studio.  Today, Josh Andrus and Alanna Burg discuss Chapter 8 of the Book of Romans.

     "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron - owner of the Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise.  Learn how the popular appetizers of pork & seeds and hummus tie in with today's Bible lesson!

     Morning Light welcomes back Director of the Magis Center - Doctor Scott French.  As we approach the Easter season, Dr. French discusses two forms of proof for Christ's resurrection - the Shroud and the Eucharist.

     Morning Light presents Day 24 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Model of Workmen, Pray for Us.”  Lucifer hates work which is why he initiated his attack on the human family in the workplace - the garden God gave Adam & Eve to tend.  Jesus did manual labor for many years before beginning his public ministry.  Why?  Because he wanted to sanctify work and teach us that it's honorable and pleasing to God.  This doesn’t mean we should become work-aholoics - there must always be time for recreation, rest and worship.

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with March’s Shockwave: "Healing the Grandparents."

     Morning Light talks with Jackie Hopper this week about 3 steps to the daily examine.

     Morning Light presents Day 23 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Lover of Poverty, Pray for Us.”  St. Joseph was unpretentious in the eyes of the world.  He had no worldly ambition or desire for recognition.  When they returned to Nazareth, the Holy Family lived for almost 30 years in a house that was simple and small.  The person who is detached from material things is truly blessed in spirit and rich in the sight of God which explains why Joseph is called “Lover of Poverty.”

     Morning Light chats with The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - about the art of transferring.  If you attend a community college then transfer to state university - how many of your credits will carry over?  Other scenarios are also discussed.

     Morning Light welcomes back Ken Jercha for our weekly Sacred Music segment, talking about music during the Lenten season.

     Morning Light presents Day 22 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Mirror of Patience, Pray for Us.”  Patience is a virtue that many people find hard to practice.  Remaining peaceful and calm can be very challenging when you find yourself in a situation that’s completely out of your control.  In modern times, technology has put just about everything at our fingertips - making it even more difficult to practice patience.  If you want to be like St. Joseph, however, you must learn patience. 

     Morning Light welcomes back Gina Schmidt, talking today about Multiple Sclerosis.  Our Health Byte for this segment can be found at: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/    What is MS? Are there risk factors?  What are the most common symptoms? Is there a Patron Saint?

     Morning Light welcomes back Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, talking about the season of Lent and how it can help us recover and rebuild community life.

     Morning Light presents Day #21 of our 33-day Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Father Donald Calloway.  Today - “Joseph Most Faithful, Pray for Us.”  Venerable Fulton Sheen spoke of three rings in marriage:  the engagement ring, the wedding ring...and the suffering.  For marriage to work, mutual love, sacrifice and faithfulness are necessary.  A Christian’s relationship with God is a spiritual marriage and requires those things as well.  St. Joseph was always faithful to his wife and to God.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Katharine Drexel, who gave up her fortune to establish schools for African-Americans and Native Americans (including Xavier University in New Orleans)

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Josh Dickson.  Today's topic - "Cornerstone" - who or what is the cornerstone of your life?  When things start to crumble, better hope you've put your faith in the right things!

     "Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, from Alliance Family Services in Twin Falls, we welcome the ultimate morning person - Pete Espil!

     Morning Light presents Day 20 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Joseph Most Obedient, Pray for Us.”  St. Joseph is a model of obedience.  Obedience requires trust.  Lack of trust on the part of our first parents, Adam & Eve, is what caused mankind to fall into sin.  Our new parents, Mary & Joseph, trusted God and were willing to suffer for their obedience to God.  They were certain that God had their best interests in mind.  Everyone needs to be obedient to both natural and divine law and of course everyone should also trust and obey God.

     Morning Light welcomes back John Keenan & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue the study on the Book of Romans...picking up with Chapter 7.

     Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture" - a weekly segment hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive-in and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Boise.  Today, we indulge on a delicious Monte Cristo sandwich while learning the story of how Jesus drove the money-changers out of the Temple.

     Morning Light welcomes back Susie Johnston, Director of Nazareth Retreat Center, with an update of events this month, and the Lenten menu for Chef Bill's Grab & Go Meals.

      Morning Light presents Day 19 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Joseph Most Courageous, Pray for Us.”  St. Joseph lived entirely for love of Jesus Christ and, after Mary, is Jesus’ most faithful disciple.  It takes courage to be a faithful disciple of Jesus.  Many are willing to follow when it’s pleasant but not when things become difficult or filled with sorrow.  Joseph was always faithful, always courageous.  He feared nothing other than offending God and exercised tremendous fortitude in his protection of Jesus and Mary.

     March 7th marks the halfway point of 40 Days for Life. Prayer, fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach are all aspects of this peaceful prayer-centered approach to ending abortion. For the Midpoint Event, 40 Days for Life Meridian and St. Paul’s Respect Life will host a screening of Gosnell (2018) on March 7th at 6pm in Marist Hall at St. Paul’s in Nampa.

     Morning Light talks with Jackie Hopper about Stations of the Cross during our Lenten journey.

During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will focus on different aspects of this silent saint.

     Morning Light presents Day 18 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Saint Joseph Most Prudent.”  What is prudence (besides a song by the Beatles)?  In modern times, many people consider it to be a vice or a flaw.  In moral matters, they are quite often called a prude.  However, prudence is a virtue - the Catechism defines it as the virtue that disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it.  Without prudence, a person will be either too lenient or too harsh.

     Morning Light talks to Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest issue hot off the press.

     Morning Light welcomes back Catholic recording artist and pro-life warrior - Jaime Thietten!  We share a beautiful Lenten song by Chuck & Alicia Brock, "Depth of Mercy."  With Advent music, there is the theme of preparation and anticipation … what feelings are evoked with Lenten songs?

     Morning Light presents Day 17 of our on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Fr. Donald Calloway.  Today, “Joseph Most Chaste, Pray for Us.”  St. Francis de Sales said, “Who can ever understand how great St. Joseph had to be in this virtue of virginity who was destined by the Eternal Father to be the guardian, or rather the companion, of Mary’s virginity?”  In the Gospel of Luke it says “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”  St. Joseph has three treasures: Jesus, Mary...and YOU!

     Morning Light welcomes back the Vocations Director for Recruitment for the Diocese of Boise, in Lewiston at All Saints parish.  As a young person, it’s difficult enough to discern a vocation - but we’re bombarded with so much noise, so many distractions - how can we find quiet time to listen for God’s call?

     Gina Schmidt joins Morning Light with our Parish Nursing segment, talking today about medication use and safety.

     Morning Light welcomes back Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network to talk about things at the Idaho Legislature that Catholic voters should know about.

     Day #16 of Morning Light's 33-day on-air Consecration to St. Joseph, following the book by Father Donald Calloway.  Today - “Joseph Most Just, Pray for Us.”  Pope Pius XI said “St. Joseph won for himself the title of The Just Man and thus serves as a living model of that Christian justice which should reign in social life.”  What about you?  Are you just?  Do you love God, keep His commandments and act with honor and charity toward your neighbor?

     Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" as Teresa Zepeda picks up the conversation from last week - how to use our 5 senses to create a wonderful environment for our Lenten journey.

     Morning Light presents "Man Cave" with Pat King & Josh Dickson, talking today about evangelization - do we tend to overcomplicate things?  Do we worship a "Build-a-Bear Jesus" and bend the Gospels to fit our sinful nature?