In this edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - Mike and Alberto prepare for Leadership Camp where they plan to unveil the ideas behind IMPACT!  What is it?  How do youth get involved?  What will they be doing if they DO get involved?  Tune in and find out!

   On this edition of WHERE FAITH BEGINS, your hosts - Jake & Lindsay Dyson - give you Part 1 regarding the topic of "Technology."

June 8, 2017 at St. John's Cathedral.  

   Time to start a new chapter as we continue to explore the GOSPEL OF JOHN - our weekly half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  We launch into the Feast of the Tabernacles by reading John 7:1-24

   In this edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - Mike and Alberto discuss the upcoming Pentecost Sunday and how that translates to the recent confirmations in our area.  How does that same Holy Spirit the Apostles received over 2,000 years ago inspire the Catholic youth of today?

   "The Words of Eternal Life" covered during this edition of the GOSPEL OF JOHN, led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  Pull out your Bible and follow along as we cover John 6:41-71 in this lesson.

   The graduating Class of 2017 from Bishop Kelly High School held their Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mark's Catholic Community on Friday, May 26th with Fr. Fraser and Bishop Peter Christensen. 

   On today's edition of WHERE FAITH BEGINS, Jake & Lindsay Dyson discuss the topic of "Taking the Kids to Mass."  As Catholic parents themselves, listen to the challenges and solutions to help you with that weekly decision.

   The Gospel of John is a half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel.  In today's lesson, we tackle the Bread of Life Discourse from John 6:22-40

   Today on DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob discusses the topic "If you love me..." taken from the Gospel reading from the 6th Sunday of Easter. (John 14:15-21)  Do we sometimes treat God like a vending machine?  IF we are good and follow the rules, THEN we are blessed by God?  Does that mean we are cursed by God when we sin?!  Tune in and find out...

   On today's episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - Alberto & Mike return to host another half-hour of breaking down Sunday's Gospel reading for young Catholics to better understand.  Today's topic is "The Holy Spirit."

   As we continue our on-air Bible study of the GOSPEL OF JOHN, in today's episode we launch into Chapter 6 with the story of the multiplication of the loaves and fish [John 6:1-15]  Who was this miracle aimed at?  What does this Passover have to do with the others Jesus shared with His disciples?  Dive into this rich Gospel with Fr. Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa.

Happy Mother's Day!

   MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - heard Fridays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  Alberto (St. John's) and Mike (St. Mark's) team up to break down the Gospel reading from the 5th Sunday of Easter.  In our spiritual journey, do we sometimes act like Phillip...or Thomas?  Do we barter with God?  Do we demand miracles before we will believe?  

   Today on WHERE FAITH BEGINS, your hosts - Jake & Lindsay Dyson - discuss the topic: "Easter and Mary"

   Welcome to the 11th show in our GOSPEL OF JOHN Bible Study led by Fr. Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  On today's show, we have a courtroom setting as we read JOHN 5:31-47 ... "Witnesses to Jesus."  Bring your Bible and dive into this rich, powerful Gospel every Tuesday at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Catholic Radio.

   As we turn another page of the DEACON DIARIES, your host - Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey - walks us through Chapter 10 from the Gospel of John and the story of "The Good Shepherd."  

   In this edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - your hosts Alberto Jaramillo (St. John's) and Mike Abbondandolo (St. Mark's) discuss the busy month of May and look forward to upcoming summer programs for teens to participate in around our Diocese.

   THE GOSPEL OF JOHN is a weekly half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  As we walk line-by-line through this beautiful Gospel, we hope you grab your Bible and follow along with us!  In this show, we cover the cure on the Sabbath and the Work of the Son (JOHN 5:1-30)

   Today on the DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob asks questions based on the Gospel reading from the Third Sunday of Easter.  Like the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, do we too not recognize Jesus when He is in our midst?  

   Lifelong member of Immaculate Conception parish in Buhl, Francis Carrol, talks about how his Catholic faith helped him throughout the years.

   Fr. Justin Brady is commanding the microphone up in Sun Valley for a live remote broadcast at Our Lady of the Snows! 

   In today's study of THE GOSPEL OF JOHN, Fr. Caleb Vogel leads the discussion with Hans Nederend and Brian Howell as they finish Chapter 4 (verses 27-54) which wraps up the story with the Samaritan woman, and follows Jesus in His return to Galilee where He performs the second sign at Cana.

   In this episode of DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob reflects on the story of "Doubting Thomas."  Do we sometimes only believe in what we see?  Do we need to witness miracles in order to give our lives over to Christ?

   All School Mass (Easter Celebration) recorded Thursday, April 20th at 9:30am from the Carley Center at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise - Fr. Len MacMillan from Holy Apostles parish in Meridian is the celebrant.

JOHN 4:1-26 ... The Samaritan Woman at the Well

   Today on the DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob shares the good news - "Our Lord has Risen!"  The life of Jesus was humble from His birth in a lowly stable to death on a cross like a criminal.  Possibly, so too was His resurrection through the appearances to His followers?  Tune in and learn how Deacons take on the mantle of Christ the Servant.

   Today is Holy Thursday thus "Stations of the Cross" will be the topic during this edition of WHERE FAITH BEGINS with your hosts - Jake and Lindsay Dyson.

   GOSPEL OF JOHN - a weekly half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa...along with Hans Nederend and Brian Howell.  On today's show, we will be finishing Chapter 3 (verses 16-36)

   Holy Week is the topic of this edition of DEACON DIARIES.  Deacon Bob discusses the three specific temptations that create a bigger theme of this important event in our salvation: fame, power and pleasure.

   GOSPEL OF JOHN - a weekly half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa...along with Hans Nederend and Brian Howell.  On today's show, we will be reading the story of Nicodemus as found in John 3:1-16

Cleansing of the Temple ... John 2:13-25

   "Joy of Love" is the topic of this edition of WHERE FAITH BEGINS with your hosts - Jake and Lindsay Dyson.

   Fr. Flores and Dcn. Kerry Harris from Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell discuss the Gospel readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent during this episode of FAITH WITH FATHER.

The Wedding of Cana

John 2:1-11

   As we continue our Bible study on "The Gospel of John" our trio of Fr. Caleb Vogel, Hans Nederend and Brian Howell finish up Chapter 1 of this rich, deep Gospel.  This will cover John 1:31-51 discussing the first disciples.

   It's time for another episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  In preparation for ICYC, Alberto Jaramillo from St. John's Cathedral and Mike Abbondandolo from St. Mark's Catholic Community team up to talk about their personal experiences with youth conferences and retreats and why they are important to the spiritual lives of our young people.

   Jake and Lindsay Dyson host another episode of WHERE FAITH BEGINS and today's topic is "Savor the Season."

Fr. Flores and Dcn. Kerry from Our Lady of the Valley parish in Caldwell will discuss the Gospel readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.

   During tonight’s CATHOLIC IDAHO program, we bring you another informative and entertaining adult education class from Fr. Len MacMillan discussing “Visions of Heaven” recorded February 21st at Holy Apostles in Meridian...and “Five for the Faith” on the subject of gratitude, as explained by Fr. Mike St. Marie from St. Edward’s parish in Twin Falls.

Stop me if you've heard this one.  A revert, a convert and a Catholic priest walk into a radio studio...  It's no joke - it's the GOSPEL OF JOHN - a weekly half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa...along with Hans Nederend and Brian Howell.  On today's show, we will be reading and reflecting on John 1:15-30.

   As we open up another chapter of the DEACON DIARIES, your host - Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey discusses "Deacon Formation" on today's program.

   It's time for another episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  During the month of March, the dynamic duo of Alberto Jaramillo from St. John's Cathedral and Mike Abbondandolo from St. Mark's Catholic Community team up to talk about how we are broken but there's hope in the Sacraments of the Church.

   Fr. Julio answers the questions from St. Nicholas School on this episode of GO ASK FATHER, heard the first Thursday of each month on Salt & Light Catholic Radio.

   Ash Wednesday Mass recorded in the Carley Center at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise on March 1, 2017 at 9:30am with Fr. Fraser as the celebrant

   This new local program is hosted by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa, with participation by Hans Nederend (revert and long-time Bible study leader) and Brian Howell (convert to Catholicism in 2001 but Protestant youth group leader in the late 80's)  Tune in every Tuesday at 3:30pm as we go verse-by-verse and discuss the nuances and rich symbolism throughout this beautiful Gospel. 

Study #1 = John 1:1-14

   After a productive weekend retreat, today's topic on DEACON DIARIES is "Reasons For Retreat."  Deacon Bob is your host and shares with the listeners the many reasons Christians need to find time for a retreat.

   Jake and Lindsay Dyson host another episode of WHERE FAITH BEGINS and today's topic is "Preparing for Lent."

   This month on GO ASK FATHER, the Religious Education students from Immaculate Conception parish in Buhl ask Fr. Julio Vicente their questions about our Catholic faith. 

   Today as we open up the DEACON DIARIES, your host - Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey - discusses the subject of "Being Pastoral" and witnessing Christ to others by serving their needs in that moment.

   Join Jake & Lindsay Dyson for WHERE FAITH BEGINS...a half-hour local program with honest discussion about the joys, demands, and blessings of parenting.  If you have questions or comments for future topics on the show, submit to:  wherefaithbegins@gmail.com.

   Part of the ministry that Deacons offer the Church is to perform funeral services and help console grieving families.  With the recent death of his beloved father-in-law, Deacon Bob reflects on this important service in this special episode of DEACON DIARIES - a tribute to the memory of Mary's father that will hopefully inspire us all to live blessed lives surrounded by family & friends.

In this edition of WHERE FAITH BEGINS, Jake and Lindsay Dyson discuss Pro-Life Issues as we prepare for the upcoming March For Life.

   In this episode of the DEACON DIARIES, Dcn. Bob gives us Part 2 in his discussion about "Marriage & Family Life" and ways that Deacons offer a specific perspective within a parish.

   In this edition of the DEACON DIARIES, Dcn. Bob offers part 1 in a talk about "Marriage & Family Life" and ways that Deacons can help a parish and all who attend differently than the priest.

Jaime Thietten is your guest host for this special episode of CATHOLIC IDAHO.  Jaime has released a new CD entitled "The Joy of Christmas."  During tonight's show, she will share some of the tracks and give us a little insight about those songs.  Allow the Christmas Spirit to fill your heart as you enjoy this beautiful hour of music.  This CD is available for purchase at her website: www.JTmusic.net

   On this episode of the DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey talks about the topic of "Fear versus Trust."  Scripture shows us how God asks us to trust in Him, but mystery makes us fearful of the unknown future.

   This month on GO ASK FATHER, the students from St. Nicholas School in Rupert ask Fr. Julio Vicente their questions about our Catholic faith.

Jake and Lindsay Dyson host WHERE FAITH BEGINS on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month on Salt & Light Radio.  This week's topic is "Living Advent" - what this season means to Catholics despite the secular culture telling us it's already Christmas.

Fr. Radmar Jao is your celebrant for the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, recorded December 8, 2016 at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise.

It's a special musical edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO as we play back the 2016 St. Mark's Advent Concert, recorded on Saturday, December 3rd.  The concert contains Bible readings, interlude music and the following songs for the Advent season:

KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHANCEL CHOIR

   - Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

   - God's Son Has Made Me Free

ST. MARK'S SCHOOL CHOIR

   - Carol of Mary

   - Come Jesus, Prince of Peace

ST. MARK'S CONCERT CHOIR

   - Bring Peace to Earth Again

   - Ave Maria

ST. MARK'S VOICES OF JOY

   - From Advent to Christmas

   - Prepare the Way

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ADULT ENSEMBLE

   - Emmanuel

   - Visit Us, Emmanuel

DIRECTOR'S SCHOLA

   - The Yearning

ST. MARK'S CONCERT CHOIR

   - Dixit Maria Ad Angelum

   - An Advent Yearning

FINALE

   - We Await You, O Lord

   Time for another chapter of THE DEACON DIARIES with your host - Dcn. Robert Barros-Bailey!  As he assumes his new position with the Diocese of Boise, Deacon Bob looks back at his time involved with youth ministry.  He again emphasizes the importance of reaching out to teens and making them feel important (and involved) within their parish.

Recorded on November 21, 2016 at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell, ID.

   Deacon Bob has an exciting announcement to make on today's episode of DEACON DIARIES  Tune in to find out the news!

Tune in for part 1 of Clark's story on this edition of WHERE FAITH BEGINS with your hosts - Jake and Lindsay Dyson.

   Today on FAITH WITH FATHER, Deacon Kerry Harris and Fr. Flores from Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell will reflect upon last weekend's Gospel reading and then look ahead to what we will hear at Mass on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

   On this episode of the DEACON DIARIES, Dcn. Bob dives into the Catechism and reveals what Deacons were meant to do after the events of Vatican II.  A Deacon is not something you do...it's what you are!  The more you listen...the more you learn!

All-School Mass celebrating All Saints Day at Bishop Kelly High School