Salt & Light Catholic Radio Podcasts

     Morning Light interviews Davis Greenwood, latest recipient of a Blessed Carlo Acutis Distinguished Graduate Award.  Davis attends St. John’s Cathedral and was nominated by Salt & Light Radio's own Carol Brown & Hope Ryan.  Davis has volunteered at the station since he was in the 8th grade!  Congratulations and all the best as he will attend Carroll College in Helena, MT this coming Fall.

     For our weekly Catholic Counseling segment, Patrick Barga from Salutaris Counseling in Grangeville joins Morning Light today to discuss “Visiting a mental health professional versus going to confession.” 

     Josh Andrus & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue looking at The Gospel of Life from Pope Saint John Paul II.  Today, Chapter 3, as we discuss the death penalty and euthanasia.

     The Parish of the Week is Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Pocatello.  Morning Light talks with David O'Neill who has worked with the middle and high school students at Holy Spirit and currently oversees Bengal Catholic at Idaho State University.

     In this series, Brian Howell from Salt & Light Radio and Eric Meyer from Vandal Catholic will interview staff and students who are involved in the ministry work of St. Augustine's Student Center on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID. 

     In this episode, they interview junior defensive back Mathias Bertram from the Vandals football team.  Originally from New Mexico, Mathias shares the inspiring story about his tight bond with his brother, Ben.  Plus, the joy he has found at St. Augustine's along with how he balances faith and football.

     Morning Light presents "Tolkien Talk" as our guide through Middle Earth, Fr. Greg Vance from Bishop Kelly High School, discusses the masterpieces of JRR Tolkien.  Today during Episode #6, we talk about "The Race of Men."

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, to discuss "Summerfest" there are still dinner tickets, but the car raffle is virtually sold out (20 or so left.) He highlights the recent visit from the National CEO, including a visit to the Idaho State Correctional Institution.  Finally, a Fundraising Special Event:  the TNT Fireworks Stand at Glenwood & State Street, open June 24 – July 4, will benefit Christmas Toy Store.

     Emily Woodham, Staff Writer for the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by Morning Light to walk us through the latest edition hot off the press!

     Morning Light presents our weekly "Sacred Music" segment. Cathryn Gardner, music minister at Our Lady of the Rosary shares music written for the Feast of Pentecost with us today.

Tomas Luis de Victoria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOZMoGk6xOk

Mozart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pqnspLOx-s

Gustav Mahler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plqzqdEWJNA

James Macmillan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTYCYMi34r4

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, could not join Morning Light today.  Instead, this interview from mid-March with John Edward - Just a Guy in a Pew Ministries - who will conduct a Men's Leadership Retreat in late July here in Idaho.