Faith is Victory (1 JOHN 4:15 - 5:12)

MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - heard Fridays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  Mike Abbondandolo from St. Mark's youth ministry hosts the program while Brian Howell fills in today for Chris Kreslins.  Among the topics on this edition, the upcoming Sacrament of Confirmation plus, how can teens transition from high school to college and remain engaged in their faith?

Jake & Lindsay Dyson host a new show - WALK ME HOME - heard every other Thursday on Salt & Light Radio.  In this episode, they critique the recent musical sensation to hit movie theaters - "The Greatest Showman" starring Hugh Jackman.  How does this movie portray marriage, parenthood, forgiveness and faith?

In this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse chats with Steve Gonella, President of the North Idaho Chapter of Serra International.  Learn more about the great work they do for vocations up in the panhandle.

"Testing the Spirits"  (1 John 4:1-12)

   Due to the content of this podcast, parental discretion is advised.  In this edition of MAN CAVE, Pat King & Brian Howell talk with Christian Welp (Diocese of Boise) and Merikay Jost (Idaho Human Trafficking Awareness) about the difficult subject of pornography addiction and it's relation to local human trafficking.  How can men (and some women too) hold one another accountable when it comes to the lustful temptations of today's hyper-sexualized culture?

   The Catholic Letters - a weekly half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa - heard Tuesdays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  In today's show, we finish up Chapter 3 from the First Letter of St. John, as we are to told to have "Love For One Another."  (1 JOHN 3:11-24)

   As we kick off Holy Week, Deacon Bob shares his insight from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday in this edition of the DEACON DIARIES, heard Monday afternoons at 3:30 on Salt & Light Radio.

   MADE FOR MORE is the Catholic Radio Show for Teens, heard Fridays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  Chris & Mike get together in this episode to share highlights from the recent Idaho Catholic Youth Conference.  If you or your teen have never attended, there are plenty of photos and videos out there to give you an idea of just how important this event is to the Catholic teens in our region.

   Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by Salt & Light Radio to talk about the upcoming March 23rd issue.  It contains highlights from ICYC, a beautiful 4-page pullout for Stations of the Cross and a long list of events to talk about on the Community Calendar page.

   During this edition of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim & MaryEllen Nourse recorded interviews live from the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference at the Ford Idaho Center March 9-11.  They visited with priests, seminarians and women religious who were in town to interact with our Catholic teens.

In this edition of “Catholic Idaho,” we continue our 4-part series on Human Trafficking with special guests Dawn Maglish and Merikay Jost discussing the issue in greater detail.  From our KTFI studio in Twin Falls, Jake & Lindsay Dyson share information and their personal testimony on the upcoming Epic Love Marriage Retreat.  We’ll also hear Five for the Faith with Fr. Mike St. Marie from St. Edward’s in Twin Falls.  And we talk with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity HealthShare.

(1 John 3:1-10) - "Avoiding Sin"

In this episode of DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob talks about marriage and fatherhood because March 19th was the feast day for St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

   Jake & Lindsay Dyson bring you a new local program - WALK ME HOME - heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month on Salt & Light Radio.  This episode is entitled "Self Care."

   Pat King from Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell along with Salt & Light Radio's own Brian Howell host MAN CAVE, a new local program that discusses the challenges men face in today's culture as husbands, fathers and friends.  Today, Brian Lair is our guest cave-dweller, discussing his faith journey, raising two daughters in a culture soaked with relativism, and a new group he leads called Boise Resistance.

   During this episode of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we talk to State Representative Brent Crane who authored a House Bill aimed to help decrease human trafficking in Idaho.  Plus, Mary Hill & Kathy Coops share details about Birthright of Boise and the upcoming Gala on April 14th.  Fr. Mike St. Marie offers "Five For the Faith" and we round out the program with Chris Faddis, co-founder of Solidarity Healthshare.

   Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa leads a new Bible study on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 - THE CATHOLIC LETTERS.  In this episode, we wrap up Chapter 2 from the first letter of St. John.  What is an antichrist?

   As our Lenten Journey continues, Deacon Bob focuses on the subject of "Penance" on this episode of DEACON DIARIES.  What is really going on during the Sacrament of Reconciliation and where should our focus truly be?  During Lent, how can we use Christ's sacrifice on the cross to draw closer to God the Father?

   Chris & Mike team up to bring you another MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  The Idaho Catholic Youth Conference runs March 9-11 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.  Mike's friend returns for another show - Danny attends Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he is a:  bear trainer, crowd control specialist and oh yeah - finds time to be a youth minister to both high school and college students.

   Salt & Light Radio presents “Catholic Idaho” Tuesdays at 6:00pm.  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Matthew Harrison, trailblazer of the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol … Rebekah Buell, a mother who has experienced the rewards of APR … Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins share details on a couple of pro-life saints.  Finally, Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity Healthshare - talks about health care news out of his recent trip to Washington DC.

1 John 2:7-23 - "The New Commandment"

   In this episode of DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob wraps up his 3-part Lenten series with "Alms Giving."  By giving away, how do Catholics grow closer to Jesus?  

   Saturday morning was the Consolation Final of the Idaho 4A Boys Basketball State Tournament.  Dave Tester with the play-by-play action as the Bishop Kelly Knights faced the Twin Falls Bruins.  The game was simulcast in both the Treasure Valley for BK fans and Magic Valley for fans of the Bruins.  The Twin Towers of Twin Falls took over the game en route to a huge 78-58 win over the Knights.

   After trailing 11-0 to start the game, the Knights rally to an exciting 56-54 victory!  BK now plays in the Consolation Final against Twin Falls Saturday morning at 9:15 as the 4A Boys Basketball State Tournament live from Borah High School.

   Mike Abbondondolo is joined by producer Brian Howell for this edition of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens.  The special guest is James Redmond - FOCUS missionary at Boise State University and the topic is "avoiding the pitfalls of social media"  Whether you have a child that's 11 or a young adult in their early 20's...social media can be a great tool for evangelization - or, a tool of Satan to destroy the lives of our Catholic youth.

   In the opening round of the 2018 4A State Boys Basketball Tournament, the Knights drop a 67-57 heartbreaker to the Century Diamondbacks.  BK will now play Vallivue Friday at 3:00pm in a "loser out" contest.

   A new month...a new local program...but the same two amazing hosts!  Salt & Light Radio presents "WALK ME HOME" with Jake & Lindsay Dyson.  During these upcoming shows, they'll discuss ways that married couples can help one another get to Heaven.  While the road may be littered with challenges along the way, we rely on our spouse to be alongside to take that journey.   

   In this edition, Monte Katzenberger from OLV in Caldwell is our guest inside the MAN CAVE.  This former special education teacher is now involved in music ministry, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts plus has lots of stories to share.  BONUS:  Pat King talked with Fr. Bill Casey after the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference - hear Father's thoughts on the Conference and how men can re-claim their faith.

   Salt & Light Radio presents “Catholic Idaho” Tuesday nights at 6:00pm.  In this episode, Robert Hackenson from Dynamic Influence discusses Social Media Safety for teens.  Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins from Passionately Pro-Life sit down with Fr. Camilo Garcia to discuss a very important Pro-Life Saint.  Later, we talk with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity HealthShare.

   Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents...The Catholic Letters...a new program heard Tuesday afternoons at 3:30.  This is a local half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul’s Parish in Nampa.  Grab your Bible and join us as we journey through the letters that form the New Testament.  For this and previous local programs, please visit our website: www.SaltandLightRadio.com and click on the Podcast page.

   In this episode of the DEACON DIARIES, Deacon Bob continues his Lenten series - this week talking about "fasting."

   Chris & Mike are back for another MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens!  As we wrap up the first full week of Lent, Mike shares that he is going through the "33 Days to Morning Glory" consecration to our Blessed Mother.  What does Marian Consecration mean and why do we as Catholics want to go through this spiritual transformation?

   Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents...The Catholic Letters...a new program heard Tuesday afternoons at 3:30.  This is a local half-hour Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul’s Parish in Nampa.  Grab your Bible and join us as we journey through the letters that form the New Testament.  For this and previous local programs, please visit our website: www.SaltandLightRadio.com and click on the Podcast page.

   Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey is your host as we open the DEACON DIARIES - heard Mondays at 3:30pm on Salt & Light Radio.  Deacon Bob begins this 3-part Lenten Series concentrating on prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

St. Ignatius - 55   St. Joseph's - 26

Sts. Peter & Paul - 38   Our Lady of the Rosary - 18

St. Mark's (7th grade) = 31   St. Mary's = 13

   "Lent & Fasting" - the topic of this episode of MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens.  Mike & Chris (with help from a special guest) go through this teaching as we embark on our Lenten journey.

   Pat King invites Dcn. Pat Kearns into the MAN CAVE.  During this episode, the newest Deacon at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell shares his journey of faith in how God led him to become a Deacon in the Church.

    Bishop Kelly School Mass for Ash Wednesday - recorded at 9:30am on February 14, 2018 from the Carley Center in Boise...with Fr. Fraser as celebrant

   In this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we kick-off with a Pro-Life Pump Up from Emily Naugle & Karen Simkins.  Then, we chat with Margaret Hampton from the Diocese of Boise, discussing the upcoming Idaho Catholic Appeal.  Finally, another informative phone conversation with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity HealthShare - on how sharing medical costs with fellow Catholics is a better solution than traditional insurance products.

   It's time for a new Bible study on Salt & Light Radio!  Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's in Nampa helps us unpack THE CATHOLIC LETTERS.  To continue with our study of St. John, we begin with the introduction to the Letters of John (1 JOHN:1-4)

   In this edition of the DEACON DIARIES, Dcn. Bob helps us prepare for Lent.

   Today on MADE FOR MORE - the Catholic Radio Show for Teens - Mike & Chris help us prepare for Lent.  Where is Lent in the Bible?  Why recognize this season on our liturgical calendar?  To help us better understand, special guest Fr. Mike Schmitz has some insight.

   In this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim Nourse and Brian Howell talk with Deacon Nathan Dail, a Transitional Deacon for the Diocese of Boise.  Learn more about the path to priesthood as he shares his vocation story.  Deacon Nathan and Deacon Joseph Lustig will be ordained to the priesthood later this year, in a Mass you'll hear live on Salt & Light Radio.

   On this episode of “Catholic Idaho” ... a homily recorded before Christmas where Fr. Ben Uhlenkott from St. Mark’s parish shares the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  Plus, a Passionately Pro-Life segment with Emily Naugle and Karen Simkins.  Finally, we talk with Brad Hahn - CEO of Solidarity HealthShare, and hear "Five For the Faith" from Fr. Mike St. Marie regarding parenting.

   As the registration deadline draws near for ICYC, Pat King invites Chris Kreslins into the MAN CAVE as our guest for this special edition.  Not only is he the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of Boise, Chris is also the father of seven children.  Listen in as he shares his thoughts on why, as a Catholic dad, it's important to get your teens to the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference coming to the Idaho Center March 9-11.

   Tune into this very special edition of DEACON DIARIES.  Our host, Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey, shares a deep, personal story of the most incredible, and unexpected, Christmas gift he has ever received.  Share in his intimate story that will touch your heart and help you realize just how special that relationship is with our Father in Heaven.  Don’t miss Deacon Diaries - Mondays at 3:30pm with Deacon Bob - on Salt & Light Catholic Radio.

   The 2018 Catholic School Week has ended on Salt & Light Radio.  After hosting the All-Schools Mass earlier today, Principal Donna Gordon from St. Mark's Catholic School stops by the studio to share whats happening with the Lions as they continue to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.

   We conclude our celebration of Catholic School Week with a recording of the All-Schools Mass from Friday, February 2nd at St. Mark's Parish in Boise, with Bishop Peter as celebrant and attended by at least one priest from each school represented.

   As the 2018 Catholic Schools Week winds down, we visit with the Principal at Sacred Heart School in Boise - Brock Carpenter.  Brock is also the Athletic Director of the Treasure Valley Catholic School teams and has a hand in the annual Hallissey Basketball Tournament.  Check out HIS busy life with this podcast.

   As the 2018 Catholic Schools Week continues, we take a trip to Canyon County and speak with Mr. Scott Coulter, Principal of St. Paul's Catholic School in Nampa.

   This is a special Catholic Schools Week edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO on Salt & Light Radio.  We talk with Principal Tammy Emerich of St. Mary’s School in Boise.  Then, President Rich Raimondi and Principal Mike Caldwell from Bishop Kelly High School.  Finally, Dr. Sarah Quilici, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Boise.  CATHOLIC IDAHO is heard Tuesdays at 6:00pm on Salt & Light Radio...1140-AM KGEM and 102.3 FM in Boise and in the Magic Valley - 1270-AM KTFI and 1340-AM KXQZ. 

   As part of a special edition of Catholic Idaho, we invited the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools to the studio - Dr. Sarah Quilici (formerly Principal of St. Joe's in Boise) - to discuss the health of our Catholic schools across the Diocese.

   As part of a special edition of Catholic Idaho, we welcome President Rich Raimondi and Principal Mike Caldwell to the studio and talk about all the exciting things going on at Bishop Kelly High School.  GO KNIGHTS!

   As part of a special Catholic Idaho program, we interview Principal Tammy Emerich from St. Mary's School on State Street in Boise.

Day 2 of Catholic School Week, we sit down with Andi Kane - the Principal of the brand new St. Ignatius school in Meridian.

   We interrupt our normal 2:00pm encore of the EWTN Mass to bring you the Bishop Kelly School Mass, celebrating Catholic Schools Week, recorded at 9:30am on January 30, 2018 from the Carley Center in Boise...with Bishop Peter Christensen as celebrant.

   We kick-off the 2018 Catholic Schools Week with the new Principal at St. Joseph's in Boise - Tony Quilici.

   Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by to preview the upcoming issue.  If you're not currently subscribing to the ICR, contact your parish office and find out how.

   Jake & Lindsay Dyson return for their first show of 2018 - in this episode of WHERE FAITH BEGINS, they discuss the topic of "Humility."

   MAN CAVE is a new local program heard the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm, hosted by Pat King from OLV in Caldwell.  It's a show where Catholic men can share their faith stories and discuss issues affecting husbands and fathers in today’s culture.  In this edition, we talk with Dave DiNuzzo over the phone from his home base in Kansas.  Dave is the founder of TrueManhood.com and will be one of the keynote speakers at this Saturday's Idaho Catholic Men's Conference.  

   In this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we prepare for this Saturday's Idaho Catholic Men's Conference!  First, a replay of an interview with Dave DiNuzzo, one of the keynote speakers, recorded during the Fall Pledge Drive.  Then, a more in-depth chat with Travis Wingo and Johnny Horn, co-founders of this huge event.  Finally, Brad Hahn "shares" more of the benefits of Solidarity HealthShare.

   This is a recording of the 2018 Life Mass from St. John's Cathedral with Bishop Peter as celebrant.

   During this episode of VOCATIONS FOCUS, Jim & MaryEllen Nourse talk to Timothy Segert - seminarian for the Diocese of Boise, currently at Mt. Angel near Portland, OR.  Find out what led this young man to join the seminary and want to become a Catholic priest. 

   In this edition of CATHOLIC IDAHO, we sit down with Travis Wingo and Johnny Horn to discuss the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference.  Also, to prepare for this weekend's March for Life in Boise, we talk on the phone with the keynote speaker - Rebekah Buell.  Finally, Brad Hahn "shares" more of the benefits of Solidarity HealthShare.

   The Gospel of John is a weekly half-hour on-air Bible study led by Fr. Caleb Vogel from St. Paul's parish in Nampa, ID.  In this episode, we wrap-up the final chapter with a conclusion of this very informative and entertaining Bible study. (JOHN 21:11-25)

   Chris and Mike welcome two young Catholics to MADE FOR MORE this episode.  Paul, Edna and Mike were among the 8,000 at the SLS Conference in Chicago with FOCUS.  Tune in and find out all of the exciting things they heard, seen and participated in.

   Deacon Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by to preview the upcoming issue.  If you're not currently subscribing to the ICR, contact your parish office and find out how.