Dr. Scott French, Director of The Magis Center, returns to Morning Light!  Of course it’s Advent as we prepare for the BIRTH of our Lord...but we’re continuing our conversation regarding  the scientific evidence of the Resurrection in the Shroud of Turin.

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from “Silent No More” to share the Shockwaves for the month of December: “Healing comes from Our Savior”

     Morning Light presents "Knights News" as J.A. Arroyo from the Knights of Columbus gives us an update of what the Knights accomplished during this difficult year.  Also, details on free membership for a limited time and reasons why Catholic men in every parish should consider joining and giving their time.

     Morning Light chats with Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho, about some updates of recent events: Thanksgiving Food Box program, Christmas Toy Store and the Avenues for Hope Fundraising campaign.

     Morning Light welcomes Ken Jercha during the "Sacred Music" segment, discussing Advent music and how appropriate certain songs are for Mass.

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.

     Transform your life into a joyful celebration of our Faith by observing the long list of feasts on the Liturgical calendar. Morning Light brings you FAITH & FEASTS, with Teresa Zepeda, providing you with ideas on how to turn ordinary activities into supernatural opportunities.  Today, the Holy House of Loreto.

     Morning Light presents “Man Cave” with Pat King & Josh Dickson, continuing their new series on “Into the Breach” an Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic men written by Bishop Thomas Olmsted from the Diocese of Phoenix.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Counseling," where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Dr. Joe Lipetzky shares "9 Sleepover Tips Every Parent Should Know."

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/9-sleepover-tips-every-parent-should-know.html

     Mike Turner & John Keenan join Morning Light today as the Idaho Lay Dominicans continue a new series based on “The Sinner’s Guide” by Venerable Louis of Granada. Today - Chapters 12 & 14.

     Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture."  Hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, it provides you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today - what do apples and tomatoes have to do with one another?

     Jackie Hopper joins Morning Light to talk about tomorrow's Holy Day of Obligation - the Immaculate Conception and then Saturday's celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

     Morning Light chats with the Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register - Dcn. Gene Fadness - talking about the latest edition, hot off the press!

     Morning Light welcomes back Jake Ineck, Director of Music at Holy Apostles in Meridian, sharing their Advent opening procession "There Is a Light” and what it means especially for this year.

     Morning Light presents our parish nursing segment as Gina Schmidt talks about…Seasonal Affective Disorder.  What is it?  What causes S.A.D.?  What are the symptoms and how is it treated and/or managed?

     Via webcam, Morning Light welcomes back Teresa Zepeda with "Faith & Feasts" talking today about...the season of Advent and ways to celebrate...AND prepare!

     “Man Cave” is a weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson.  Today, they launch a new series on the book "Into the Breach" - the apostolic exhortation to Catholic men published in 2015 through the Knights of Columbus and written by Bishop Thomas Olmsted from the Diocese of Phoenix.

     "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, Pete Espil is under the weather so we have his segment from November 3rd, talking about how to set boundaries.

     Morning Light welcomes Mike Turner & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans as they continue a new series based on “The Sinner’s Guide” by Venerable Louie of Granada. Today - Chapter 12, discussing “God’s Fatherly Care of the Just.”   

     Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture" - a weekly segment hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, providing you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today, curds & whey (along with some date honey on top!)

     Eddie Trask, author of the book “Confession All” joins Morning Light for the 5th and final week on the subject of scrupulosity.  During this series, we’ve focused on a different Saint each week and used their thoughts & experiences to help us through.  However, today we’ll focus on the father of the Protestant Revolt - Martin Luther!

     Morning Light welcomes back Patrick Barga, a counselor with Catholic Charities of Idaho who gives us “An Introduction to Marriage Counseling.”  

     As Teresa Zepeda recovers from eye surgery (please pray for a successful outcome!) Morning Light pulls out a "Best of" - last year's discussion of Thanksgiving and Advent, including information about the tradition of the Jesse Tree.

     Morning Light presents “Man Cave” as Pat King & Josh Dickson finally wrap up their series on the incredible book...“Immortal Combat” by Fr. Dwight Longendecker.  It would make a GREAT gift for the man in your life!

     “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 Catholic Charities of Idaho, we welcome back Rich Meyers with a SAD topic...S-A-D meaning Seasonal Affective Disorder.

     Morning Light welcomes back Mike Turner & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans, as they continue a new series based on “The Sinner’s Guide” by Venerable Louis of Granada. Today - Chapters 7-10, discussing “Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell.”

     Morning Light presents “COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE” - a weekly segment hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, providing you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  With Thanksgiving coming up, Chef could not be with us today so here is a “Best of” from December 10th of last year on the subject of BIRDS! 

     Morning Light welcomes back Eddie Trask, author of the book “Confession All,” for Part 4 of our 5-week series on the subject of scrupulosity.  During the series, we’ve focused on a different Saint each week and used their thoughts & experiences to help us through the discussion. Today - St. Alphonsus Ligouri

     Morning Light chats with the Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register - Dcn. Gene Fadness - about the latest edition hot off the press!

     VOCATIONS FOCUS is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month on Morning Light - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons, women religious and more - all sharing with us, their vocation stories.

     During the "Parish Nursing" segment of Morning Light, Gina Schmidt talks about "The Great American Smokeout” - the perfect day to talk about the health issues attributed to using tobacco. 

     Transform your life into a joyful celebration of the Faith by observing the long list of feasts of the Liturgical calendar. Morning Light brings you FAITH & FEASTS, with Teresa Zepeda, providing you with ideas on how to turn ordinary activities into supernatural opportunities.

     Kick off your work boots and pull up a boulder.  Morning Light presents MAN CAVE - discussing the issues that affect Catholic men in today’s culture.  Your favorite cave-men - Pat King and Josh Dickson - serve as hosts, wrapping up their series on the book “Immortal Combat” by Fr. Dwight Longendecker.

     Morning Light presents “CATHOLIC COUNSELING” - where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates, we welcome back Kathy Edwards.  Today’s topic:  "Grace & Gratitude."  2 Corinthians 4:15 "For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God."

     John Keenan & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to continue a new series based on “The Sinner’s Guide” by Venerable Louie of Granada. Today - Chapter 4, “Gratitude” - timely with Thanksgiving 10 days away!

     Morning Light presents “COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE” as Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, provides you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today, Chef talks about the pomegranate.

     Morning Light presents “THE PERPETUAL PENITENT” as Eddie Trask, author of the book “Confession All,” provides Part 3 of our 5-week series on the subject of scrupulosity.  During this series, we’ll focus on a different Saint each week and use their thoughts & experiences to help us through the discussion. Three of these Saints are quoted in Eddie’s book.  Each had their troubles with scrupulosity and each offers a slightly different angle on how it affected them and how to deal with it.  Today, St. Ignatius of Loyola

     Jackie Hopper, Director of Religious Education & Catechetical Leadership for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to talk about how to incorporate the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy into your Advent.

     During the Sacred Music segment of Morning Light, Ken Jercha talks about Marian devotion, we hear his versions of the “Ave Maria”, we learn the history of the song, and discuss other versions.

     During this edition of Seminarian Spotlight on Morning Light, Alberto Jaramillo discusses how preparing your life for a wife is the same as you would prepare for priesthood!

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, to continue his series on the book “Discipleship Parenting”

     Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" hosted by Teresa Zepeda, talking today about St. Martin of Tours and ways to celebrate his feast day.

     Morning Light presents “Man Cave” hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, wrapping up their series on the book “Immortal Combat” by Fr. Dwight Longendecker.

     “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 Cornerstone Psychological Associates, we welcome back Dr. Joe Lipetzky, talking about "Trust."

     John Keenan & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to begin a new series based on “The Sinner’s Guide” by Blessed Louis of Granada. Today - Chapter 1, “The Perfection of God”

     "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, provides the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today was a "Best of" from June 16th talking about syrup (and bacon!)

     Morning Light presents “THE PERPETUAL PENITENT” with Eddie Trask, author of the book “Confession All.”  This is Part 2 of our 5-week series on the subject of scrupulosity.  During this series, we’ll focus on a different Saint each week - each had their troubles with scrupulosity and each offers a slightly different angle on how it affected them and how to deal with it.  Today, Eddie focuses on St. Therese of Lisieux.

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwave for this month - Healing the Pro Life Workers.

     Morning Light talks to Jackie Hopper, Director of Religious Education & Catechetical Leadership for the Diocese of Boise on how to prepare for Advent

Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor

     Morning Light visits with Jake Ineck, Music Director at Holy Apostles parish in Meridian.  With November being the month remembering the faithful departed, Jake presents the Lux Aeterna litany.

     During the "Parish Nursing" segment of Morning Light, Gina Schmidt joins us to talk about COPD.  Also, in her Health Byte segment, she shares the signs of flu vs. COVID-19.  Visit the Morning Light page on Facebook to see links to several websites containing all of the information.

   Teresa Zepeda presents "Faith & Feasts" - a weekly segment on Morning Light - talking today about creating saintly care packages for some the upcoming feasts days.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Josh Dickson.  Today, talking about the recent movie "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing."

     “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, via webcam, Pete Espil joins us to talk about "Boundaries."

     Alanna Burg & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to #1) Summarize the Catholic Voting Principles  #2) Talk about the November 7, feast of All Saints of the Order of Preachers, and the November 8 Anniversary of Deceased Brothers and Sisters.  The website to pray for the deceased of the Dominican Order:  https://motherofmercychapter.com/Deceased

     “COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE” is a weekly segment on Morning Light.  Hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, it provides you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today, shish kebab (roast lamb on skewers) over aromatic rice as we ask "Who is Your King?"

     Morning Light presents “THE PERPETUAL PENITENT” as Eddie Trask, author of the book “Confession All”, kick offs a 5-week series on the subject of scrupulosity.

   Passionately Pro-Life advocate Emily Naugle joins Morning Light to share some success stories from the most recent 40 Days for Life campaign that ended Sunday.

J.A. Arroyo & Brad Bugger

Pam DiLucca

Rebecca M. Carroll

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, continuing his series on the book “Discipleship Parenting” by Kim Cameron-Smith.

     Morning Light welcomes back Cathleen Booth - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Catholic Charities of Idaho.  Today, she talks about a few podcasts that that integrate psychology/healing and faith.

     Teresa Zepeda shares the story of the Vatican extending plenary indulgences for the dead throughout November (Catholic World Report) during our weekly Faith & Feasts segment of Morning Light.  Here is the link to the article:

https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/10/23/vatican-extends-plenary-indulgence-for-the-dead-throughout-november/

     Morning Light presents “Man Cave” - hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, wrapping up their series on the book “Immortal Combat” by Fr. Dwight Longendecker.

     “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, via webcam, Richard Meyers joins us to talk about November being "National Family Caregivers Month."

     Alanna Burg & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to discuss Catholic standards when voting next week

     “COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE” is a weekly segment on Morning Light.  Hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, it provides you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today - goat cheese wrapped in grape leaves and the story of David & Goliath.

     Morning Light talks with Jackie Hopper, Director of Religious Education & Catechetical Leadership for the Diocese of Boise.  As the weather outside changes, so is our Liturgical Calendar - Jackie talks about ways to celebrate the upcoming milestones.

     Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, Deacon Gene Fadness, joins Morning Light with the latest issue hot off the press!

     Morning Light talks with Fr. Nathan Dail - Vocations Director of Discernment & Recruitment for the Diocese of Boise.  As we discuss the steps of the discernment process, how does the story of Pinocchio come up?  Listen in and find out!

     Filling in for Gina Schmidt, Cari Moodie from St. Alphonsus Health System joins us for the Parish Nursing segment of Morning Light, discussing a wide variety of topics.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda via webcam.  This morning, WHO is St. Anthony Mary Claret?  And WHY haven’t we heard more about him?!

     Morning Light presents “Man Cave” - a weekly segment hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, continuing their series on the book “Immortal Combat” by Fr. Dwight Longendecker.  

     Morning Light presents “CATHOLIC COUNSELING” - a weekly segment where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Kathy Edwards...talking today about UNITY

     Morning Light talks with John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to discuss "Catholics Voting Catholic."

     Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture" hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, providing you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today - DATES!  

     Morning Light welcomes back the Director of the Magis Center, Dr. Scott French as he discusses abortion in regards to the upcoming elections.

     Video #5 of the series from Fr. Frank Pavone, Director of Priests for Life, during the weekly pro-life segment of Morning Light.

     Morning Light welcomes back The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - talking about SAT and ACT and what colleges are doing within this year of COVID-19.

     Kris Foster, member of the St. Mark’s music ministry, provides this week's Sacred Music segment on Morning Light.

     Morning Light talks with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, about the book "Discipleship Parenting."

     Morning Light presents Man Cave - a weekly segment hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson.  Today, continuing their series on the book “Immortal Combat” by Fr. Dwight Longendecker.

     "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 Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Dr. Joe Lipetzky...

     Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture" - a weekly segment hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in east Boise, providing you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever find on the radio!  Today's topic - FIGS!

     Travis Wingo joins Morning Light in studio with information about the Eucharistic Procession October 24th at 2pm, starting at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Boise.  Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Salt & Light Radio.

     Morning Light talks with Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with Shockwaves for this month: Healing the Hispanic Community

     Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, has the latest issue hot off the press and shares some stories withMorning Light.

Sacred Music with Ken Jercha on Morning Light

     Morning Light presents Parish Nursing with Gina Schmidt.  This week, Gina begins a new feature called “Health Byte” as we highlight a health tip and a related website.  This week's main topic - stroke.

     Teresa Zepeda joins Morning Light for "Faith & Feasts" - talking today about soon-to-be Blessed Carlo Acutis - an Italian teenager best known for documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world before his death from leukemia in 2006.