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, the "new guy" - Matt from Cornerstone Psychological Associates - talks about common myths that plague our culture. These myths are adapted from a recent book titled You’re Not Enough (and that’s okay) by Allie Beth Stuckey.   Matt goes over these ideas through a Catholic lens as a mental health professional.

     Morning Light welcomes the Idaho Lay Dominicans back to the show.  Today, John Keenan & Alanna Burg discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation using the book "The Fathers Know Best" by Jimmy Akin.

     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.  This is a Best of episode from Jan. 28, 2020 talking about cinnamon.

     "Priscilla's Porch" is a new weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, she visits the idea of responsibility and virtue in a culture that honors victimhood.  One could say we live in an Economy of Victimhood. The discussion is based on the lessons we learn from the ancient Greek tragedy, Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles. 

     Nationally known Catholic speaker, author, and apologist who has been a frequent guest on many of the EWTN programs you enjoy on Salt & Light Radio - Morning Light welcomes Gary Michuta as the moderator of today’s Catholic Book Club!  His new book is entitled: “Revolt Against Reality: Fighting the Foes of Sanity and Truth - From the Serpent to the State”

     Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, with the latest edition hot off the press!

     Morning Light presents our weekly Sacred Music piece - hosted today by Ken Jercha, talking about losing music from the heritage of the Church.  What causes it?  How can we recover it?

     On this episode of Seminarian Spotlight on Morning Light, Alberto Jaramillo talks with Tim Segert about his journey towards priesthood.  Now in his 6th year of formation, Tim's looking forward to becoming a transitional Deacon this summer.

     Morning Light presents our Parish Community Nursing segment, hosted today by Gina Schmidt.  January is National Blood Donor Month - find out more about donating blood by tuning in to our chat.

     Morning Light presents "The Catholic Attic" - a monthly discussion with Fr. Justin Brady about the hidden treasures of our Faith.  This month, we crack open the topic of exorcism - what it is, what it's not and the different levels of the demonic.  It's a New Year...let's start working on a new YOU!

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today's topic is…"The importance of traditions in regards to the feasts and seasons of the Church." 

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     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, they tackle two more chapters in the book - “The Catholic Gentleman” by Sam Guzman.  First, "The Code" and then how that relates to "The Body."

     Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Joe Lipetzky along with special guest - Matt - from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise.  Today's subject is "The Problem With Mindfulness."

     Morning Light chats with Idaho Lay Dominicans - Mike Turner & David Charnock - about "The Fathers Know Best" by Jimmy Akin.  Today, the sacrifice of the Mass and what that term really means.  Also, why are YOU Catholic?  Formulate an answer and send it to Chapter@DominicanIdaho.org

     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.  Today, he talks about thorns & thistles while serving us a delicious artichoke dip.

     Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French from the Magis Center to continue the conversation of faith and science as it pertains to hope and love.

     Cindy Lange from Choose Life Idaho stops by Morning Light with an update on the Choose Life license plates.  Were enough plates sold in 2021?  How much money was raised and where does that money go?  Tune in and find out!

     Morning Light chats with Mark Raper, Chancellor for the Diocese of Boise, about the myriad of things he deals with on a daily or weekly basis in his position.

    "Priscilla's Porch" is a new segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, she introduces us to Aquinas' Prayer for the Wise Ordering of One's Life.

     Morning Light talks with Mareesa Rule, Marketing & Communications Manager for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, recapping their Christmas Toy Store and the Avenues for Hope event.  Also, the need for volunteers in a variety of different positions.

     Morning Light chats with Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - along with two special guests: SFC Martin Castro and SFC Robert Bond, talking about ROTC and what’s new with military programs.

     During our weekly Sacred Music segment, Morning Light talks with Jake Ineck from Holy Apostles about tying Christmas (humanity) to Epiphany (divinity) through music.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, hosted by Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse.  Today, Morning Light plays back a pre-recorded interview they did with Megan Cheek during the Camp Montfort event in mid-August.

     Morning Light talks with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, about some upcoming events targeted for married couples and Catholic parents.

     Morning Light talks with Cathleen Booth from Catholic Charities of Idaho about 12-Step Programs.  How do they work and why?  What can Catholics learn from giving our lives over to a "Higher Power" - tune in and find out!

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, Teresa Zepeda runs down the list of feast days for January AND shares information about some special "religious" soaps that are made with chrism.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted today by Pat King, continuing our look through "The Catholic Gentleman" - a book by Sam Guzman.  "Fatherhood" is the chapter being discussed this morning.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Kathy Edwards, talking today about:  Expectations. Were you frustrated and anxious during the holidays? Did you have family over for dinner and go overboard trying to make everything perfect?  Replace "should" with "what if" - tune in to learn more!

   Morning Light talks with Alanna Burg & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans about the Real Presence in the Eucharist from the book - “The Fathers Know Best” by Jimmy Akin.

     HE'S BACK!!  Morning Light presents the triumphant return of Chef Lou Aaron and a LIVE edition of "Cooking With Scripture."  Today, Chef brings us a delicious 12th Day Cake as the Christmas season winds down.  Also, a warm mug of Wassail:

6 cups apple cider

2.5 cups apricot nectar

Morning Light welcomes back Cathryn Gardner, Music Minister at Our Lady of the Rosary parish.  She shares 3 Christmas Carols with us today (YouTube videos below to enjoy the entire songs) 

     Morning Light enjoys it's monthly conversation with Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise.  Father discusses his memorable moments of this year and shares some things coming up in 2022.  And, he shares his favorite Christmas movie.

     Morning Light chats with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, about our favorite family Christmas movies.

     Morning Light talks with Nelson Cintra, seminarian for the Diocese of Boise, who's enjoying Christmas break from Mt. Angel Seminary.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she shares ways to celebrate Christmas Eve and perhaps introduce new traditions to your family.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Eddie Trask & Pat King (who celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday!)  Today, they continue to look through "The Catholic Gentleman" - a book by Sam Guzman.

     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, Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates talks about how Christmas is a little bit more - a lesson that The Grinch learns at the end of the 1966 animated classic.

     Morning Light talks with David Charnock & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans about the Sacrament of Confirmation.

     Seminarian Tim Segert is home for holiday break and joins Morning Light to talk over a myriad of different topics in regards to his vocations story.

 Morning Light welcomes to the St. Gabriel studio one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference - Dcn. Adam Curtis!

Morning Light welcomes Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwave for the month of December - “Healing Comes From Our Savior.”

Morning Light welcomes Dcn. Robert Barros-Bailey, aka Deacon Bob, aka Deacon Triple-B, as he talks about his position and ministry in the diocese.

     Priscilla's Porch is a new weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, "What is the Forgotten Darkness?"  How does our view about darkness connect to our journey through Advent and the final theme of Peace?

     Morning Light welcomes Allan Smith to moderate today’s Catholic Book Club, talking about the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen‘s Book of Sacraments. Learn more at:   www.sophiainstitute.com/author/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen

     Morning Light presents "Register Radio" as we talk with Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest issue hot off the press!

     Morning Light talks with Kris Foster, Music Director for St. Mark’s Catholic Community, about the Advent O Antiphons and shares a haunting version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel."

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month on Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse share Part 2 of their interview with the Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - Fr. Mariusz Majewski.

     Morning Light presents our "parish nursing" segment - filling in for Gina Schmidt today, Joan Carnosso joins us via webcam, talking about the resiliency of our elderly during the holidays.

     "The Catholic Attic" is a monthly chat with Fr. Justin Brady as the Morning Light team helps blow the dust off the trinkets and treasures of our faith.  Today, Fr. Brady discusses the season of Christmas.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she talks about "the Silence of Advent."

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  As they continue their look at the book by Sam Guzman - The Catholic Gentleman - they discuss the chapters on "Authentic Manhood" and "A Gentleman's Style."

     "Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Dr. Joe Lipetzky - talking about "waiting" during this season of Advent.

     The Idaho Lay Dominicans kick off a Terrific Tuesday edition of Morning Light.  Today, Alanna Burg and Pamila Jaskowiak talk about the necessity of baptism

     Morning Light presents another "Best of Cooking With Scripture" as we go back to Dec. 29, 2020 as Chef Lou Aaron talked about millet & seeds

Welcome to the very first episode of the S.A.L.T Podcast! In this episode, we talked with Gabrielle Baines, an ex-Chaldean nun, as she talks to us about her faith journey, as well as a little bit about the Chaldean spirituality. 

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Greg Vance, Chaplain at Bishop Kelly High School, as he brings us Episode #7 - “Conclusion”

Morning Light welcomes Paul Ford, an MD  who was very busy in the pro-life medical world in California a few years back. He joins us to give a couple thoughts on the current status of the pro-life movement and what is happening regarding "Roe v Wade."

Morning Light welcomes back Mark Raper, Chancellor for the Diocese of Boise. During the conversation, he talks to us about how Canon Law is different from the law we follow as citizens. 

     "Priscilla's Porch" is a new weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today's topic - Gaudete Sunday.  No need to panic just because Christmas is 2 weeks away.  Instead, we should REJOICE!  Tune in and find out why...

     Morning Light welcomes back Mareesa Rule, Marketing & Communications Manager for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, with updates on Avenues for Hope and the Christmas Toy Store.

     Morning Light talks with Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - about filling out the FAFSA.  To learn more or to get a free consultation with Rebecca...visit her website: www.TheCoachingEducator.com

     Jake Ineck, Music Director at Holy Apostles in Meridian, joins Morning Light to share information on how feasts and solemnities affect the liturgical music you hear at Mass.

Alberto Jaramillo couldn’t be with Morning Light today for "Seminarian Spotlight."  So, we present a Best Of segment from Nov. 11th featuring Nathan Ribb who is studying at Bsp. White Seminary in Spokane.

     Morning Light chats with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, with some updates on future events and further discussion from the book "Endgame."

     Morning Light chats with Chris Christensen from Christensen Legal, who works as a contractor to Catholic Charities of Idaho, providing courtroom legal support and process auditing.  Today, Chris will discuss the new COVID vaccination requirements from USCIS and the impact to those applying for status. 

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she shares tips on how to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

   "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, they continue their look into "The Catholic Gentleman" a book by Sam Guzman.  The topic of discussion today is "Fathers and Sons."

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     Morning Light presents Catholic Counseling - today, hosted by Kathy Edwards talking about how to "let it go."  What grudges are you holding right now?  What resentments do you not need to carry into the New Year?  What would your life look like if you could lay down the burden of past hurts?     

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans.  Today, Alanna Burg & David Charnock continue the conversation on the Sacrament of Baptism and the book "The Fathers Know Best" by Jimmy Akin.

     Morning Light presents another Best of "Cooking With Scripture" with Chef Lou Aaron.  Today's segment is from Jan. 26, 2021 talking about castor beans and Jonah.

     Morning Light presents Tolkien Talk with  Fr. Greg Vance, Chaplain at Bishop Kelly High School.  This is Episode #6 entitled “Dwarves and Dragons.”

     Passionately Pro-Life advocate, Emily Naugle, stops by Morning Light to share her reflections on the Supreme Court activity last week in the Dobbs vs. Jackson case.

     As we "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center"...Morning Light chats with Veronica Childers and Dcn. Sal Carannza from the Diocese of Boise about an upcoming training program aimed at youth ministers and school staff to recognize risky behavior and other signs of teen suicide or self-harm.

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

     Priscilla's Porch is a new weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, she tackles the subject of "hospitality" during this season of holiday parties and get-togethers.

     Morning Light talks to Johnny Horn, one of the co-founders of the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, about this year's event coming to St. Paul's parish on January 29, 2022.

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" with Emily Woodham moderating today's book - Light From Light by Bishop Robert Barron.

     Morning Light presents the weekly "sacred music" segment, hosted this week by Ken Jercha.  Today, Ken talks about Advent music and shares a different version of a seasonal classic.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday as part of Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse share an interview they recorded recently with Fr. Mariusz, Rector of St. John’s Cathedral.

     This segment of Parish Nursing on Morning Light is brought to you by Saint Alphonsus....Our Calling Is You.  This is a Best of segment from Gina Schmidt was taken from Nov. 5th, 2020 on “C-O-P-D.”

     The 2022 Idaho Catholic Men's Conference is coming to St. Paul's in Nampa on January 29th.  For more information and to register, please visit www.IdahoCatholicMen.org

     The name of the segment is Faith & Feasts...not Faith & FASTS, right??  Well, today on Morning Light, Teresa Zepeda talks about an Advent fast (before we begin the Christmas feasts!)

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, they delve deeper into the book - The Catholic Gentleman by Sam Guzman.  Visit the website for a variety of items perfect for the Catholic Gentleman in your life!

https://store.catholicgentleman.com/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today

From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Joe Lipetzky to continue our look at the book “Parenting With Grace” by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak.

     Pamila Jaszkowiak & Mike Turner of the Idaho Lay Dominicans stop by Morning Light to talk about the book "The Father's Know Best" by Jimmy Akin and discuss the Sacrament of Baptism.

    This is a BEST of "Cooking With Scripture on Morning Light - from December of 2019, talking about SALT.

   Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Greg Vance, Chaplain at Bishop Kelly High School, as he brings us Episode #5 of Tolkien Talk - “The Creatures of Middle Earth - part 2.”

     Morning Light talks with John Keenan and Anita Moore about Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing - Dobbs v. Jackson - the most important abortion case since Roe!

   Morning Light welcomes Mark Raper, Chancellor for the Diocese of Boise…

     Morning Light talks with Cynthia Sibrian, Immigration Program Manager for Catholic Charities of Idaho, sharing a couple of success stories from the Immigration Program.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  As we prepare for a new liturgical year, and a new cycle of Gospels, Teresa prepares us with a quiz on Saint Luke.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, the Cave Men introduce a new book - The Catholic Gentleman by Sam Guzman.  Visit the website for a variety of items perfect for the Catholic Gentleman in your life!

https://store.catholicgentleman.com/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today

     Kathy Edwards provides today's Catholic Counseling on Morning Light, discussing how to build resiliency in our children.

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans.  Today, David Charnock interviews Mike Turner about his recent time spent in Poland.

     Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron.  Today, another Best Of episode - this one from Dec. 1, 2020 talking about curds & whey (and honey)

     Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Greg Vance, Chaplain at Bishop Kelly High School, as he brings us Episode #4 of "Tolkien Talk" - “The Creatures of Middle Earth?” 

     Morning Light welcomes Ambassador Michele Bowe, president of the Holy Family Hospital Foundation and the Order of Malta’s ambassador to Palestine, as she discusses the Babies in Bethlehem Program.

     Morning Light welcomes back Jackie Hopper, as she talks about the family, Thanksgiving, ritual, and the importance of community.

     "Priscilla's Porch" is a new weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr - who shares FOUR events coming up in her life - a pair of birthdays, Thanksgiving and preparing for Advent.