Morning Light goes back to August 4th when we talked with Chris Lyford from Our Lady of the Snows in celebration to the feast day and Salt & Light Radio's new KKSV-FM signal.

Taylor Garnica from Stanton Healthcare visits Morning Light during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment. Taylor has stepped into a new role at Stanton - Director of Ministry Outreach!

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St. John Paul the Great called it the "feminine genius." Catholic women strive to live the Faith with courage and grace. Morning Light now brings you Blessed & Beautiful featuring women from all walks of life to guide us along Christ's path. Today, Taryn Kammaraad talks about how the Jubilee Year’s focus on hope encourages intentional expressions of joy in daily life.

Morning Light offers you a "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center" as we talk with Dcn. Mark Geraty, who heads up prison ministry for the Diocese of Boise. What are the requirements of volunteering at the Ada County Jail? What do the volunteers actually do there and how often do they go? Is it dangerous? Tune in and learn more about this important ministry!

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light today during our "Works of Mercy" segment. The upcoming Feeding American Heroes event will take place at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Also, SVdP has hired a new Volunteer Coordinator and she will be hit the ground running with seasonal events: Thanksgiving Food Boxes, Christmas Toy Store and Cookies for Corrections!

The essentials of our Faith are found in the Catechism. Morning Light welcomes back Mary Wax - our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as she teaches us Why Catholics Do That…today, why do Catholics baptize babies?

Cathryn Gardner, Music Minister for Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise, joins Morning Light today to provide our Sacred Music segment. In honor of the feast day this past weekend for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, she shares with us the following songs:

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80TpeVdW7HE&list=RD80TpeVdW7HE&start_radio=1

We Should Glory in the Cross - Manalo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4kn9cLdlg&list=RDmr4kn9cLdlg&start_radio=1

As I Look Up to the Cross - O’Lyncilia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUrP8E6CVfg&list=RDZUrP8E6CVfg&start_radio=1

Via crucis II: Jesus Bears His Cross (organ and choir)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC02VZueO1Q&list=RDZC02VZueO1Q&start_radio=1

Today, Morning Light shines the SpotLight on FOCUS missionary, Jimmy Harrison. Involved with FOCUS for 10 years, Jimmy has spent seven of those years in Germany! Tune in as he shares the challenges and victories of being a Catholic in Europe.

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today…without the locker room talk (or smell!) Chris Lyford, Pastoral Associate at Our Lady of the Snows in Sun Valley, shares his thoughts on this month’s theme - “Finding Work/Home Balance.”

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

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, Jarrod Crump from SPERO Mental Health & Healing here today to talk about families dealing with the stress and/or anxiety of kids going back at school.

Chef Lou Aaron could not be with Morning Light today.  This Best of "Cooking With Scripture" segment is from September 12th of 2023, talking about “Mersu”

Alanna Burg and John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans kick-off a Terrific Tuesday version of Morning Light. Today, they discuss the Five Proofs of God from St. Thomas Aquinas.

Are you ready to Learn the Faith? From homily highlights to critical catechesis, Morning Light brings you a blend of lessons from the priests, deacons and religious sisters you know and trust! Today, Fr. Justin Brady is teaching us about the virtue of HOPE.

Morning Light congratulates Holy Cross Chapel as our next Parish of the Week! To celebrate, we share an encore interview of Fr. Paul Wander from back in March during the Spring Pledge Drive.

Kathy Webster joins Morning Light today, representing Birthright of Boise during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment. They have a huge fundraiser event scheduled for Saturday, October 11th -  doors open at 5:30pm - at the Potomac Manor (7311 W Potomac Drive in Boise.) Cost is $60 per person and includes: buffet dinner (Goodwood BBQ), silent auction, dessert dash, paddle-up for a purpose and the emcee is our own Hope Ryan!  More information can be found at www.birthrightofboise.com/dinnerauction 

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St. John Paul the Great called it the "feminine genius." Catholic women strive to live the Faith with courage and grace. Morning Light now brings you Blessed & Beautiful featuring women from all walks of life to guide us along Christ's path. Today, Diann Scheetz talks about next Friday's Jubilee of Hope Pilgrimage across southern Idaho. Register NOW by going to https://www.saltandlightradio.com/jubilee 

When it comes to managing the Diocese of Boise, there are a LOT of moving parts!  Morning Light now gives you a "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center."  Who are the people that serve our Diocese? One of them is Philip Janquart, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, who walks us through the latest "Back to School" issue...hot off the press!

Morning Light presents Works of Mercy - featuring representatives from either St. Vincent de Paul, or Catholic Charities of Idaho, sharing stories of how they’re serving the needs of others in our community. Today we visit with Shyla Rankin, Donor Relations Manager for Catholic Charities talking about the upcoming 25th Annual Gala on October 25th. Get all the details at their website - www.CCIdaho.org 

The essentials of our Faith are found in the Catechism. Morning Light welcomes back Mary Wax - our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as she teaches us Why Catholics Do That…today, Marian apparitions.

Morning Light presents our Faith Community Nursing segment as we discuss health matters to help you fully enjoy your Catholic Faith - mind, body and spirit! Faith Boyd joins us today with a message we need to hear today - “Healing after Tragedy and Trauma from a Christian perspective.” Today being 9/11 and yesterday’s assasination of Charlie Kirk, how do we come to terms with such evil in the world?

Salt & Light Radio is your Vocation Station! This new weekly segment discusses the different journeys of Faith available to us - featuring priests, seminarians, deacons, women religious and more - all sharing with us their vocation story. Dcn. Sal Carranza joins Morning Light today to talk about what does it take to be a permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Boise? (Hint - it's NOT for the faint of heart!)

The Desert Wanderers Podcast highlights the many ways God calls individuals to their vocation. Today, Morning Light presents an interview with our Natalie Lair and Sister Marina—a spiritual advisor and close friend of Natalie’s. If you watch the full interview, you’ll see how God drew her back to Himself and revealed that His timing is always perfect. Listen to this episode—Desert Wanderers Podcast: All in God’s Timing, Sister Marina’s Vocation Story—on our YouTube channel. Search “Desert Wanderers Podcast Ep. 26” or “Desert Wanderers Podcast All in God’s Timing.”

It’s time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Today, Kevan Grant - Principal of St. Mary's Catholic School - joins us to discuss ways on finding a balance between work and home life.

Teresa Zepeda joins Morning Light for another installment of Faith & Feasts. Autumn is in the air (since everything is Pumpkin Spice-flavored) so how can the “natural” seasons inform the way we decorate our domestic church? Tune in for some great ideas!

From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Kathy Edwards…talking today about self-care during Catholic Counseling. We encourage others to do it, but do you do it for yourself? Did you know that a joyful heart is connected with good health?

Chef Lou Aaron could not be Morning Light this morning so we offer this Best of "Cooking with Scripture" segment from September 3rd of 2024, talking about “Tongue.” 

Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans on this Terrific Tuesday. Pam Jaszkowiak and Alanna Burg wrap up 2 Timothy discussing Chapter 4.

Are you ready to Learn the Faith? From homily highlights to critical catechesis, Morning Light brings you a blend of lessons from the priests, deacons and religious sisters you know and trust!  Today, Fr. Nelson Cintra from Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell shares his thoughts on yesterday's difficult Gospel reading. Are we REALLY supposed to hate our loved ones?

Morning Light reveals our next Parish of the Week as we talk with Dcn. Jason Jaszkowiak from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the north end of Boise.

Morning Light catches up with our Passionately Pro-Life advocate Emily Naugle - the new president of Right to Life Idaho! Emily shares some details about past events and promotes a couple coming up soon.

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Minico Spartans - 14

St. John Paul the Great called it the "feminine genius." Catholic women strive to live the Faith with courage and grace. Morning Light now brings you Blessed & Beautiful featuring women from all walks of life to guide us along Christ's path. Today, Rita Franklin kicks off this month's theme on the Jubilee Year.

When it comes to managing the Diocese of Boise, there are a LOT of moving parts!  Morning Light gives you a "Peek Inside the Pastoral Center."  Who are the people that serve our Diocese? Today, we catch up with the very busy Jay Wonacott - Director of Marriage & Family Life, with a list of great upcoming events!

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light. He has just returned from the SVdP National Assembly, where his team presented a ReEntry workshop. Ralph shares stories of the take-aways from that event.

The essentials of our Faith are found in the Catechism. Morning Light welcomes back Mary Wax - our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as she teaches us Why Catholics Do That…talking today about how the Church tries to accommodate those with disabilities.

Morning Light welcomes back Kris Foster, Director of Music & Liturgy at St. Mark's in Boise. During our Sacred Music segment, she shares great information about The Lord's Prayer and shares a couple of musical versions.

Morning Light presents Vocations Focus as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.

What’s going on these days at Salt & Light Radio? Well, we’re glad you asked! Let’s shine the "Spot-Light" on some of the things happening behind the scenes at YOUR Catholic radio station…as Morning Light presents this new segment to our Wednesday line-up!

Pat King says farewell during this final episode of Man Cave on Morning Light. Due to the first Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, Pat felt compelled to talk about getting men more involved in their Catholic Faith. Salt & Light Radio thanks Pat for 10+ years of dedication to his men's ministry and will have him back once in awhile on our new segment beginning next week.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she talks about the special upcoming event - the canonization of two new Saints into the Catholic Church!

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, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise joins us to share a story of two boys growing up...are you a "Sam" or a "George" in the story?  Tune in and find out more!

Chef Lou could not join Morning Light today so we have this encore presentation from September 6, 2022 talking about an ancient grain that is delicious and nutritious. 

Mike Turner represents the Idaho Lay Dominicans today on Morning Light as we conclude our discussion of 2 Timothy which talks about "the end days."

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Morning Light presents this encore of Blessed & Beautiful from June 13th when Diann Scheetz shared her thoughts on keeping the Faith.

Fr. Okorie Onyema represents Catholic Charities of Idaho today during Morning Light as he shares some of his experiences working in counseling.  Visit www.CCIdaho.org for more details.

During this Catholic Book Club segment, Morning Light talks with Certified Personal Trainer and co-author of the book “The God of Endurance - A Practical Guide for Incorporating Exercise and Nutrition into your Spiritual Journey” available thru Sophia Institute Press…Chase Crouse!  To purchase the book, visit sophiainstitute.com/product/the-god-of-endurance

Cathryn Gardner from Our Lady of the Rosary joins Morning Light today for our Sacred Music segment, talking about the contrasting religious music in film & TV, with liturgical music we sing at Mass. Here are the music selections in their entirety:

The Prayer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8DGuvab_Lc&list=RDW8DGuvab_Lc&start_radio=1

God Help the Outcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEEpavnk7Uw&list=RDMEEpavnk7Uw&start_radio=1

Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Casting Crowns)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY6VAy9y_iQ&list=RDBY6VAy9y_iQ&start_radio=1

Godspell - Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIs1MHdFQY&list=RDwSIs1MHdFQY&start_radio=1

Morning Light welcomes back Gina Schmidt for our Faith Community Nursing segment. Today, she talks about the renal system and caring for our kidneys. What are the functions of our renal system and how do we keep it healthy? What are the most common kidney issues? Is there a Patron Saint for Kidney Issues? Tune in and find out!

During our weekly vocations segment, Morning Light shares an encore of our talk with Fr. John Mosier from back on June 26th about a series of special nights to encourage young men to consider priesthood - part of the Called by Name program with Vianney Vocations and the Diocese of Boise.

Fr. Caleb Vogel, Vicar General for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to conclude his series for the month of August on the current youth movement within the Catholic Church. Today's topic - does an event such as World Youth Day bring young people to conversion?

Today, Pat discusses the difficult topic of hanging onto pets longer than we should during today's Man Cave.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light where Teresa Zepeda gives you ideas on how to turn ordinary activities into supernatural opportunities. Today, she focuses on these back-to-back feasts days of Saint Monica and Saint Augustine.

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, Jacob Frazier from Archangel Catholic Counseling & Therapy talks about managing our stress.

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 S.E. Boise. Today, FISH is on the menu and Chef shares the story of his most recent homily. 

Alanna Burg and Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith in her weekly segment on Morning Light called Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “Can the Pope Sin?” 

Morning Light introduces you to our latest Parish of the Week - Saint Augustine’s in Moscow on the University of Idaho campus. Fr. Chase Hasenoehrl, who now enters his 11th year, shares with us how this unique parish serves not only Vandal students but over 200 Moscow families as well. One of his new Deacons is a name our show fans may know - Eric Meyer! Find out how this mighty ministry is evangelizing the community through Vandal Catholic, FOCUS missionaries and even a tasty drink at Monica's Coffee Bar next door.

Morning Light welcomes back Atalie Snyder, Director of Community Outreach for Stanton International, talking today about the upcoming Human Bean Diaper Drive. Fridays during September, donate a pack of diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6 if possible) and/or baby wipes at any Treasure Valley location - receive a free 16oz drink from Human Bean. 

Morning Light presents a BEST OF "Blessed & Beautiful" segment from May 30th courtesy of Rachel Gehring from Transformed by Mercy.

Morning Light welcomes back Emily Woodham, Staff Writer for the Idaho Catholic Register, to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press.

Beth Bishop, Development Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light to recap a recent prison tour with Hope. Also, there is an open (paid) position at SVdP - Volunteer Coordinator! Check it out at www.svdpid.org  The re-opening of the State Street store has been pushed to early November due to construction delays. The St. Claire’s food pantry is moving to Our Lady of the Valley.

During our Sacred Music segment, Morning Light welcomes back Kris Foster from St. Mark's in Boise, who talks about the history of the church choir over the centuries.

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to share details on upcoming events: the Idaho Catholic Marriage Conference, Heroic Men's Workshop and the Life-Giving Wounds series.

In this episode of Vocations Focus on Morning Light, Jim Nourse sits down with Fr. Cameron Cortens to discuss his story from Idaho to the priesthood.

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Caleb Vogel, Vicar General for the Diocese of Boise, to continue his series for the month of August on young people coming into the Catholic Church. Today, we talk about social media.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda

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 is a "Best of" episode from May 20th when Jarrod Crump (from SPERO Mental Health & Healing) talked about “How Faith Impacts Mental Health.”

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 SE Boise. Today, while Hope & Brian enjoy a delicious plate of chicken wings, Chef Lou shares where chicken appears in the Bible.

The Idaho Lay Dominicans kick-off a Terrific Tuesday edition of Morning Light. Today, Mike Turner & Pam Jaszkowiak begin the first chapter of 2 Timothy.

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith. Today during our Why Catholics Do That segment on Morning Light, we discuss “3rd Millenium Holiness.”

The Parish of the Week is St. Bernard's in Blackfoot under the care of Fr. Adrian Vasquez.

Morning Light welcomes the Treasure Valley Teens 4 Life to talk about their experience in the Right to Life Idaho booth at the Western Idaho Fair plus future fundraisers (including their End of Summer Dance) to help fund a trip to the March for Life in Washington D.C.

Morning Light presents a “BEST OF” Blessed & Beautiful segmen from July 11th with Taryn Kammeraad discussing Social Influences.

Eddie Trask, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, joins Morning Light today with an update on the Harvest of Hope Gala & Dinner, coming October 25th to Chateau des Fleurs in Eagle.  This event celebrates 25 years of serving Idahoans in need - Eddie talks about how CCI's approach to spending time with people being more relational and not transactional.

Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" as we speak with Katie Gearns - a wife, homeschooling mother, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her great loves are the richness of the Catholic faith, family culture, parish community, and all things wellness. Her new book is called "Feast, Faith, Flourish" and will be available September 16th through Sophia Institute Press.

During our Sacred Music segment, M.J. Price from St. John’s Cathedral joins Morning Light to share his opinions on what makes the cut when it comes to good liturgical music that provides the "soundtrack" for our experience at Mass.

It's time for our Faith Community Nursing segment on Morning Light. Today, Gina Schmidt returns to share information on the month of August being Psoriasis Action Month. What is it, how to treat it, who is the Patron Saint?!  Learn more at www.psoriasis.org/advance/psoriasis-action-month-here

During our weekly vocations segment, Morning Light welcomes Dcn. Sal Carranza, Director of the Office of Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Boise.

Fr. Caleb Vogel, Vicar General for the Diocese of Boise, stops by Morning Light to continue his series for the month of August. Today, millenials who are currently on their way to sainthood including Blessed Carlo Acutis. Is Carlo sparking an interest in Catholicism for young people across the world?

Morning Light presents Pat King's Man Cave. Today, Pat shares his experience from last night's pro-life dinner at St. Mark's

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she interviews Peter Ventituoli about his new book "Find the Saint A to Z."

From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Kathy Edwards, to talk about patience. Do you ever have a hard time finding yours?

James 1:2-4   2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Proverbs 25:15   By long forbearance and calmness of spirit a judge or ruler is persuaded, and soft speech breaks down the most bonelike resistance.

Romans 12:12   12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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 in SE Boise. Today, he talks about the importance of salt!

Alanna Burg & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to continue their series on 1 Timothy.

Why Catholics Do That is a weekly segment of Morning Light where Mary Wax explains the ways of the Faith, today focusing on the Magisterium. What is it exactly and how does it operate? Tune in and learn more!

This Friday is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so Morning Light is happy to announce that Assumption parish in Ferdinand as our next Parish of the Week! Judy Forsman tells us more about this beautiful member of the Tri-Parish Community that serves roughly 100 families under the leadership of Fr. Paul Wander.

Morning Light welcomes back our Passionately Pro-Life advocate, Emily Naugle! For our newer listeners, we ask some questions to help you get to know Emily and her years of dedicated work in the pro-life arena which has now led her to being on the Board of Right to Life Idaho. Look for their booth at the Western Idaho Fair, then pop in and say hello!

Morning Light welcomes back Staff Writer Emily Woodham to walk us through the latest issue of the Idaho Catholic Register, fresh off a July hiatus and hot off the press!

Beth Bishop, Development Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light to talk about the Thrift Stores: 1) voucher program and it’s impact in our community 2) a second chance employer and employs individuals who are currently incarcerated  3) how the stores are a source of revenue for all of our programs. 

Morning Light presents this BEST OF "Sacred Music" from August 11, 2022 with Ken Jercha talked about “From Profound to Profane…and Back Again!” 

Lorissa Horn stops by Morning Light to share details on the upcoming Idaho Catholic Marriage Conference. She and Johnny will be the Emcees of this incredible event - learn more now at: https://www.dioceseofboise.org/event 

Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Fr. Henry Nguyen, director of vocations for the Priests of the Sacred Heart Dehonians USA.

There was a tremendous uptick of young people joining the Catholic Church this past Easter. Fr. Caleb Vogel, Vicar General for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to launch a series for the month of August discussing ideas as to WHY the sudden interest in Catholicism.

“Vanity of vanities! All that is done without God's guidance is vanity"

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she shares some heartwarming stories from her daughter's recent wedding. Then, who are the Saints we get to celebrate over the next 7 days?