During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take some time each week to discuss him in greater detail.  Dr. Scott Hahn and Fr. Donald Calloway sit down to discuss St. Joseph and the importance of having a devotion to him.

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

     Morning Light welcomes Emily Woodham to moderate today’s Catholic Book Club...discussing a book by Pope Francis entitled “On Hope.”

     What IS Sacred Music?  This is a great article courtesy of the Diocese of Sioux Falls website discussing the matter in detail...

www.sfcatholic.org/worship/what-is-sacred-music

     Gina Schmidt joins Morning Light to follow-up on Thyroid Health.  Also, her "Health Byte" - “8 Things to know about the US COVID-19 Vaccination Program”

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/8-things.html

     Morning Light is excited to once again speak with Fr. Nathan Dail - Vocation Director of Discernment & Recruitment for the Diocese of Boise.  Today, ”focusing on building vocations in light of properly ordered masculinity.”  Thanks to Hollywood, men are made out to be bumbling idiots who drink beer, race cars and chase women.  What does “properly ordered masculinity” actually mean?

     Morning Light talks with Nancy & Bill Bandzuch from Catholic Sprouts about the Domestic Church Project they recently launched.

     "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, from Catholic Charities in Idaho Falls, Richard Meyers discusses CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  What is it?  Can it be treated?  Are there resources to help deal with it?  Listen in and learn!

     "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light as Chef Lou Aaron provides you with the most delicious Bible study you'll ever hear on the radio.  Today's lesson is on the castor bean, Jonah, and a side of Cowboy Beans with blue corn chips.

     Morning Light welcomes John Keenan & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join us to continue their look at the Book of Romans.

     Morning Light talks with Dr. Scott French, Director of the Magis Center, about the sobering statistics surrounding suicide rates since the pandemic caused so many lockdowns.

     Morning Light welcomes back Karen Simkins, representing both Sidewalk Advocates and 40 Days for Life today.  Karen shares some highlights from Saturday's Pro-Life Rally and also 48 Reasons People Choose Not to Stand on the Sidewalk.

     Filling in for Jackie Hopper today, Morning Light speaks with Ronda Baines about "classical education."  What is it?  How does it differ from other forms of education?  Tune in and find out!

     A recording of the 2021 Respect Life Mass from St. John's Cathedral in Boise with Bishop Peter Christensen as celebrant.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take some time each week to discuss him in greater detail.  Today, Fr. George from the Franciscan Friars teaches us more about tomorrow’s lesser known “Feast of the Holy Spouses.”

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - to share some drastic changes regarding standardized testing.  To read the article, click the link below:  

https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2021/01/20/college-board-kills-subject-tests-and-sat-essay

   Morning Light welcomes Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, following up on some recent exciting events and a glimpse ahead to 2021.

   During the weekly sacred music segment of Morning Light, Kris Foster (Director of Liturgy & Music at St. Mark's) talks about the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord coming up Feb. 2nd.  We also play "Song of Simeon" off of her CD "Humbled." 

     Filling in for Jay Wonacott, Morning Light chats once again with Shannon & Shelly Batman regarding the Dynamic Marriage courses.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" with Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse, interviewing Bishop Liam Cary from the Diocese of Baker, Oregon.

     Morning Light welcomes back Cathleen Booth from Catholic Charities of Idaho.  Today, she shares 3 concrete things we can do today to help reduce depression and anxiety:  

1) Avoid rumination   

2) Do a small satisfying task (just 5 minutes)

3) Get moving!

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson, focusing on the issues that Catholic men are dealing with.  Today, the topic of "prayer."

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, Teresa discusses Jan. 25th's celebration of The Conversion of St. Paul.  Wow, talk about getting knocked off your high horse!

     On today's "Catholic Counseling" session of Morning Light, Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise talks about Job 2:10 ... But he said to her, “You are speaking as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we actually accept good from God but not accept adversity?” Despite all this, Job did not sin with his lips.  This is relevant to what we're all feeling right now given everything that is going on in the world.

     Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture" - the most delicious Bible study you'll ever hear on the radio.  Today, Chef Lou Aaron (international superstar after his article in the National Catholic Register) talks about pistachios, served with ice cream and cookies!

     Morning Light welcomes back our friends from the Idaho Lay Dominicans.  Today, Alanna Burg and Mike Turner join us in the St. Gabriel Studio to further discuss the opening chapter of Romans.

     In case you weren't up at 4-in-the-morning today, here is the interview of our own Chef/Deacon Lou Aaron conducted by Matt Swaim of the Son Rise Morning Show.

     Morning Light welcomes back Dr. Scott French, Director of The Magis Center.  Today, Dr. French shares some scripture readings that sound a lot like what we are experiencing in our society today.

     Morning Light talks to Jackie Hopper from the Diocese of Boise regarding a couple of upcoming events in the Religious Education field.

     John Keenan represents Right to Life Idaho as Morning Light highlights the events of the Pro-Life Mass and March on the 23rd.  On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, John also links the civil rights movement of the 60s to today's horrors of abortion.

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will dedicate many segments that focus on the "terror of demons."  In this episode, Fr. Mark-Mary from EWTN talks about praying the Rosary with St. Joseph.

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

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" - today's moderator is Fr. Donald Calloway, talking about his book - “Consecration to St. Joseph.”

     Ken Jercha (AND his amazing guitar) join Morning Light to sing a beautiful song regarding how we need to ask the Lord to save our land.

     Gina Schmidt joins Morning Light today, talking about Thyroid Awareness Month.  First, the “Health Byte” is:  About the Thyroid | www.thyroidawareness.com   Learn what the thyroid is and what it does, how to properly care for it, how to treat it if it's not working and even a patron saint to consider.

     Morning Light could not present "Seminarian Spotlight" today so instead we pulled out an interview with Vocations Director, Fr. Nathan Dail, from a couple of months ago.

    Morning Light chats with John & Stacie Martinez, founders of Proud Catholic Company - a family run and mission-driven business providing products and services that answer the call of New Evangelization instituted by Pope Saint John Paul II.  Learn more at https://proudcatholiccompany.com/ 

     Morning Light presents "Man Cave” - a weekly segment hosted by Pat King & Josh Dickson.  Today, the guys continue their new series on “Into the Breach” an Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic men written by Bishop Thomas Olmsted from the Diocese of Phoenix.

     Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" - today, Teresa Zepeda talks about Ordinary Time.  What happened to the First Sunday of Ordinary Time?  Why can't we find it on our calendars?  If you're an inquiring mind who wants to know, Teresa takes a hard look!

     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, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Dr. Joe Lipetzky.  "Dr. Joe" talks about how the human condition craves chaos so as to exercise our desire to fix things.

     Chef Lou couldn't make it onto Morning Light today so we present a Best of Show - going back to May 5th, 2020 - via webcam due to the COVID shutdowns - talking about Bone Broth on "Cooking With Scripture."

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, John Keenan & Mike Turner open up the Book of Romans.

     Morning Light welcomes back the Director of the Magis Center - Doctor Scott French

     Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More joins Morning Light to share January's Shockwaves - "Healing Through the Church."

     During this Year of St. Joseph, Morning Light will take Fridays at 7:45am to discuss him in greater detail.  Today, joined by Teresa Zepeda who shares details on how to obtain plenary indulgences during this special year.

     Morning Light welcomes back The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - from her Christmas break.  She shares recent news about a major drug bust at Duke, coaching scandals and athlete mistreatment, as well as what students can expect in the coming school year.  www.TheCoachingEducator.com  

     Morning Light talks with Ralph May, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about several great topics:  the Christmas Toy Store results, Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge and the SVdP Food Pantry in Boise.

     Morning Light's "sacred music" segment features Jake Ineck this week talking about the Epiphany Proclamation sung at Mass.

     Shannon & Shelly Batman are about to present a 9-week Dynamic Marriage course sponsored by the Marriage & Family Life Office of the Diocese of Boise.  Morning Light talks with the Batmans about their marriage, problems they've heard from other couples and what the courses entail.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" - a pre-recorded interview as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with the Jesuit leader of Bronco Catholic...Fr. Mahn Tran.

     Morning Light talks with Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, about their plans this year.

     Morning Light presents “Man Cave” - with Pat King & Josh Dickson, continuing their new series on “Into the Breach” an Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic men written by Bishop Thomas Olmsted from the Diocese of Phoenix.

     Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" as Teresa Zepeda shares information about today's Canadian saint,  Andre Bessette.

     Morning Light brings you CATHOLIC COUNSELING, where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Enjoy today’s session with Pete Espil, offering parents advice on how to give your children experience & wisdom before they leave home.

     He’s the owner of Westside Drive In AND a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  Morning Light presents COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE as Chef Lou Aaron provides you with the most delicious Bible study you’ll ever hear on the radio!  Today, bramble bushes in the Bible?!

     Tuesdays on Morning Light we talk with the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, John Keenan & Josh Andrus!

     Morning Light presents "News From Nazareth" with Susie Johnston, Director of the Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise.  A new month - a new YEAR...what’s happening at Nazareth in the near future?

     "Passionately Pro-Life" is a weekly segment on Morning Light.  Today, Emily Naugle shares her latest blog - "The Parable of the Butterfly" which you can find at www.RegularJoan.com 

     Morning Light welcomes back Jackie Hopper from the Diocese of Boise for our weekly segment on Religious Education.  Among today's topics: a reflection on Baptism, the role of Godparents and resolutions for the New Year!