What is the importance of youth ministry at YOUR parish?  Read this article to learn more:

https://www.barna.com/research/the-priorities-challenges-and-trends-in-youth-ministry/

Morning Light co-host, Whitni Willmore, goes over upcoming events affecting Catholic youth and young adults:

ICYC is coming up March 8-10, 2019 at Idaho Center, Nampa

SEEK ended: all the students are back home

Bronco Catholic begins mass again this Sunday! 11am & 7pm

Middle school Hallissey Tournament hosted by Sacred Heart

Youth Ministry back up and running after break.

Tacos & Trivia  @ Holy Apostles to raise money for St. Vincent de Paul

St. Mark’s  Knights of Columbus and Idaho Catholics Respect Life erected 2500 crosses 

Idaho Lay Dominicans - Inquiry Class.  Call John Keenan at 208.375.2532 to learn more.

BK Pasta Fest - The annual Bishop Kelly PASTA FESTA is Sunday, January 13 to help support the many projects and endeavors of Bishop Kelly High School.

"Top Ten Things to Promote Vocations"

   Pat King & Josh Dickson host "Man Cave" - a weekly segment on Morning Light.  In this episode, they discuss the topic of "Master & Slave."  St. Paul says be a slave to Christ ... but how often to we become slaves to sin instead?

The Baptism of the Lord

Chef Lou Aaron of the Westside Drive-In and Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise stops by Morning Light to share the story behind the Bread of the Presence.  Also, highlights from his recent trip to Rome!

Jaime Thietten is the guest today and shares a song from her album "The Joy of Christmas"

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment on Morning Light where Pat King & Josh Dickson discuss issues concerning Catholic men.  Today, do you have a personal relationship with Jesus?

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment on Morning Light where Teresa Zepeda talks about various ways to celebrate our Catholic faith during the various feast days that center around Saints or special events on the liturgical calendar.  Today - Epiphany ... what does it mean and how do we celebrate this weekend?

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   With Chef Lou out of the country, Brian & Whitni try their hand at "Cooking With Scripture" - a weekly segment on Morning Light.  They talk about cake - now and in Biblical times - a tasty conversation!

Top 5 Movies at the Box Office

Brian's new haircut

Gaudete Sunday

Posadas continue

Pat King & Josh Dickson talk about prayer

The Feast of St. Nicholas - December 6th

"Cool as a Cucumber"

   "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment during Morning Light where Teresa Zepeda shares information about Saints and ways that families can celebrate feast days and other events on our liturgical calendar.  Today, we begin our preparation for the Advent Season.

   Chef Lou was unable to do his "Cooking With Scripture" segment this week so Whitni & Brian stepped in to discuss "Biblical Breads" on Morning Light.

Mass Mob

Top 5 Movies at the Box Office

BSU Football

Thanksgiving Left-overs

Holiday Crowds at the Airport

   Giving Tuesday is the 27th and the Diocese of Boise presents the #iGiveCatholic campaign.  How can people donate to their favorite ministries?  What do we need here at Salt & Light Catholic Radio?

Elisa Zepeda & Brandi Copeland share their memories as missionaries for Hard As Nails.

   November is dedicated to praying for all souls - Teresa Zepeda joins Morning Light for "Faith & Feasts."  How do we pray for the souls of our loved ones and how can we celebrate them during the upcoming holidays?

   "The Coaching Educator" - Rebecca M. Carroll - stops by Morning Light to share a bunch of silly letters and acronyms such as EFC and FAFSA.  However, these are important forms and your high school students need them filled out to qualify for grants and scholarships to college.

   What's Up This Weekend?  PLENTY!  The Young Adult Catholic Conference ... St. Nicholas School dinner/auction ... St. Jerome's Harvest Dinner ... and the David's Hope Fall Banquet, featuring Major League Pitcher Cody Allen & his wife Mallory as special guests.

November is the month we pray for all souls - Teresa Zepeda shares ways in which you and your family can do that.  It's "Faith & Feasts" via webcam from Teresa's home - we apologize it wasn't heard on-air but hopefully you'll check out this podcast of the segment.

   Recorded November 1st at 9:30am, this is the All School Mass from Bishop Kelly High School's Carley Center with Fr. Vogel as celebrant.  This Mass recognizes All Saints Day.

   On this edition of FAITH & FEASTS, Teresa & Elisa Zepeda dive into "All Saints' Day" celebrated on November 1st.  What is the history behind this Holy Day of Obligation?  What are some fun ways to remember the Saints in Heaven?  

   The annual "Grandparents' Mass" - recorded at 9:30am on Wednesday, October 17th from the Carley Center on the campus of Bishop Kelly High School in Boise...with Fr. Caleb Vogel as celebrant.

   On this edition of FAITH & FEASTS, Teresa & Elisa Zepeda highlight the feast day of St. John Paul II, celebrated on October 22nd.  This amazing modern day Saint help start World Youth Day, wrote "Theology of the Body" and accomplished so much for the Church during his time as Pope.  Tune in and learn ways to celebrate his life.

   This is the "Farewell Edition" of MAN CAVE, hosted by Pat King (Our Lady of the Valley, Caldwell) and Josh Dickson (St. Mark's, Boise).  But don't worry!  Beginning on Wednesday, November 7th...tune in at 7:35am for a 10-minute version of MAN CAVE as part of the new "Morning Light" program on Salt & Light Radio ... Start YOUR Day the Catholic Way!

     Elisa & Teresa Zepeda bring you another inspirational and educational edition of FAITH & FEASTS.  This week, learn more about St. Theresa of Avila.  Also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, this Saint was a prominent Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, author, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer

     MADE FOR MORE is the Catholic Radio Show for Teens.  This edition wraps up the 6-part series on the acronym H.A.B.I.T.S.  The letter S stands for "Sacraments."  The first Sacrament that comes to mind for Catholic teens is Confirmation.  But don't forget about confession, going to Mass, prayer and more to help live your faith out to others.

   Teresa & Elisa Zepeda talk about a well-known Saint on this edition of FAITH & FEASTS.  On October 4th, we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi.  Not only are there misconceptions about his life, there is so much more to him than a relationship with nature.  

   With the recent scandals rocking the Church, Salt & Light Radio presents a special edition of COLLAR TALK.  Fr. Caleb Vogel and Fr. Justin Brady join Brian Howell in the KGEM studio for a frank discussion on what's happened and how to heal in moving forward.

   Greg & Mikey continue their series on H.A.B.I.T.S. during this episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens.  This week they focus on the letter "T" which stands for Telling Others About Christ."  What are some of the ways we can share our faith with others?  We should learn more about Jesus and His Church so we're better prepared to share the Good News!

     FAITH & FEASTS with Teresa & Elisa Zepeda, heard Tuesdays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Catholic Radio.  This episode helps us celebrate the Feast of the Archangels observed this year on September 29th.  Who are the Archangels and why would we celebrate this feast day?  Find out fun ways to help your family do something special for each one: Gabriel, Raphael and Michael.