Preparing for the funeral of Pope Francis, previewing the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday, and more…

4/25/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to celebrate the Octave of Easter while also preparing for the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend. Guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson with more live reports from Rome where preparations are being made to lay the Holy Father to rest, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to look ahead to the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Son Rise Morning Show - Thursday

4/24/2025

Good morning! We’re continuing to celebrate the Resurrection on this Thursday in the Octave of Easter, and we continue to remember our late Holy Father who will be laid to rest this weekend. On today’s show, our Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast will remember him as a champion for the elderly. Fr. Dave Pivonka will offer his memories of meeting with Pope Francis a number of times. And Rita Heikenfeld will share some recipes to cook his favorite foods.

Son Rise Morning Show - Wednesday

4/23/2025

We continue to celebrate the Resurrection in this Octave of Easter and also remember the late Pope Francis. On today’s show, Liz Lev will talk about the Holy Father’s choice to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Ken Craycraft will discuss his legacy in light of Catholic Social Doctrine. Plus Fr. Rob Jack and Gary Zimak will reflect on his death in light of the promise of new life in the Resurrection we celebrate this week.

Remembering Pope Francis, preparing for his Christian burial, and more…

4/22/2025

Happy Easter! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the complex reality of both celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to lead us in prayer for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor on how the Church and the world are reacting to his passing, and Dr. Matthew Bunson on the preparations being made to lay him to rest. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Easter Monday - Best of the Son Rise Morning Show!

4/21/2025

Join Anna Mitchell, Matt Swaim and guest for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show on Easter Monday

Son Rise Morning Show - Good Friday!

4/18/2025

Join Anna Mitchell, Matt Swaim and guests for this Good Friday edition of the Son Rise Morning Show!

Son Rise Morning Show - Holy Thursday!

4/17/2025

Join Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim for the Son Rise Morning show for Holy Thursday!

The meaning of Spy Wednesday, the Triduum in the Lord of the Rings, and more…

4/16/2025

Good morning! On this Spy Wednesday, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the significance of this date in the sequence of the events of Holy Week. Guests include Dr. Benjamin Reinhard to discuss Holy Saturday imagery in the Lord of the Rings, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Holy Week in the Office of Readings, the meaning of the word Hosanna, and more…

4/15/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to share a Holy Week reflection from the Office of Readings. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss the meaning of the word Hosanna, which we proclaimed on Palm Sunday, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Beginning Holy Week, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

4/14/2025

On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Protecting the medically vulnerable, previewing the readings for Palm Sunday, and more…

4/11/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to the readings for Palm Sunday with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Andrew Petiprin, author of The Faith Unboxed. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Tips for dealing with anxiety, the history behind Hot Cross Buns, and more...

4/10/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for dealing with anxiety. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss the Holy Week food tradition of hot cross buns, and Gary Michuta with more ways to understand the context of the events recorded in Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

The Seven Last Words of Jesus, giving up worry for Lent, and more…

4/9/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to continue his series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more reflections on giving up worry for Lent, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Julia Billiart, torches and lamps in the Bible, and more…

4/8/2025

Happy feast of St. Julie Billiart! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her legacy and witness. Guests include Steve Ray with more thoughts on torches and lamps in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Son Rise Morning Show - Monday!

4/7/2025

Good morning, and happy Feast of St. John Baptiste de LaSalle, patron saint of teachers! As we are now less than a week from Holy Week, Stephanie Mann will share a reflection from St. John Henry Newman on the bodily sufferings of our Lord. Brendan Hodge will explain why East and West rarely celebrate Easter on the same day – but will do so this year. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more!

Celebrating the feast of St. Isidore of Seville

4/4/2025

Happy feast of St. Isidore of Seville! On today’s show, we look more at the story behind the Doctor of the Church who’s known as the patron saint of the internet. Guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Rita Heikenfeld with Lenten Recipes, Gary Michuta with Apologetics, the Jubiless year and more!

4/3/2025

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more Lenten recipes. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Biblical origins of the Jubilee year. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

The Seven Last Words of Christ, drawing near to God during Lent, and more...

4/2/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to continue his series on the theme of giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and Fr. Rob Jack with more thoughts on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Lamps and torches in the Bible, the importance of pro-life pregnancy centers, and more…

4/1/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about lamps and torches in the Bible. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Jeannie Mancini to discuss the importance of pro-life pregnancy centers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

The Lenten sermons of St. John Henry Newman, This Week in Catholic History, and more...

3/31/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to look at the Lenten sermons of St. John Henry Newman with Stephanie Mann. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to look at vocations statistics from Germany, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

perspective on Artificial Intelligence, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

3/28/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to share more thoughts on what the Vatican has to say about artificial intelligence.. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Meatless recipes for Lent, remembering Mother Angelica, and more…

3/27/2025

Good morning! On today's show Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell remember the life and witness of Mother Angelica on the 9th anniversary of her passing. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more meatless recipe ideas for Lent, Dr. John Bergsma with thoughts on the Jubilee in the Bible, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with reflections on the Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

The Seven Last Words of Christ, giving up worry for Lent, and more…

3/26/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their series with Fr. Rob Jack unpacking the Seven Last Words of Christ. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of the Annunciation, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more…

3/25/2025

Happy Feast of the Annunciation! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Danielle Bean, and others, to discuss the significance of Gabriel's appearance to Mary at the moment of the incarnation. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

St. John Henry Newman’s thoughts on Lent, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

3/24/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kevin Schmiesing for a look at the archives of This Week in Catholic History. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar, and Stephanie Mann to look at more Lenten reflections from St. John Henry Newman. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

3/21/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Br. Guy Consolmagno from the Vatican Observatory to share thoughts from his new book, A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Son Rise Morning Show - Thursday

3/20/2025

Join in for the Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim!

Son Rise Morning Show - Wednesday

3/19/2025

Today is the last day of our Lenten Membership Drive! We have a long way to go to hit our goal, and we need your help today to do it! If you appreciate all that you've received through Sacred Heart Radio over the past 24 years, including a live daily Catholic morning radio show to help you start your day...

Celebrating the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, updates from the National Catholic Bioethics Center, and more…

3/18/2025

Happy feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the life and legacy of this great early Church Father. Other guest include Marlon De La Torre on evangelization and catechesis, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the Real St. Patrick

3/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of the real St. Patrick with Fr. Patrick Briscoe. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Joseph Pearce to discuss the little-known St. Withburga, who shares a feast with St. Patrick. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Discerning God’s will, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

3/14/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome actress Joelle Maryn to discuss her new book, "Become the Fire." Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Meatless recipe ideas for Lent, the Temple and Christ’s body, and more…

3/13/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Rita Heikenfeld about more meatless recipe ideas for Lent. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to discuss the Temple and Christ’s body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Replacing screen time with creative play, a Lenten hymn from St. Gregory the Great, and more

3/12/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project to discuss how kids can replace screen time with creative play during Lent. Other guests include Bill Schmitt on the rise of foul language in public discourse, and Dr. Benjamin Lewis to discuss a Lenten hymn from St. Gregory the Great. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Improving your prayer life during Lent, updates on the health of Pope Francis, and more…

3/11/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts, and Marlon De La Torre from the Evangelization office in the Diocese of Columbus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more

3/7/2025

Happy feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how their witness of martyrdom took the Roman world by storm. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Updates on the health of Pope Francis, meatless Lenten recipe ideas, and more…

3/6/2025

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share meatless Lenten recipe ideas. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share thoughts on Theology of the Body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Fasting guidelines for Ash Wednesday, giving up worry for Lent, and more…

3/5/2025

Welcome to Ash Wednesday! As we begin Lent, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to start our annual series on his book, "Give Up Worry for Lent." Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating Fat Tuesday, readings suggestions for Lent, and more…

3/4/2025

Happy Fat Tuesday! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more traditions and recipes heading into the beginning of Lent tomorrow. Guests include Dr. John Cuddeback with more book suggestions for Lent, and Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Why Shrove Monday is associated with Bacon, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

3/3/2025

Happy Shrove Monday! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why it's known for being associated with bacon in the English Catholic tradition. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Mardi Gras recipes, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to look at more wisdom from the Church Fathers in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Updating the pope’s health, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

2/28/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network to share updates on threats to the medically vulnerable. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Health updates on Pope Francis, Mardi Gras recipes, and more…

2/27/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to provide updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Rita Hiekenfeld with Mardi Gras recipes, Dr. John Bersgma with more Biblical background on the concept of Jubilee, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Updating the Pope’s health, Scriptures addressing the Jubilee theme of hope, and more…

2/26/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to update the Holy Father's health and offer prayers for him and the whole Church. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson, and Gary Zimak from Following the Truth. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Updates on the Holy Father, thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and more…

2/25/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share information about and prayers for the Holy Father. Guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Updates on Pope Francis, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

2/24/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to give updates on the health of Pope Francis, and call listeners to pray for him, and for the whole Church. They also dig into the archives of This Week in Catholic History with Kevin Schmiesing. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN and Ave Maria Radio's Catholic Connection, and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Peter Damian, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

2/21/2025

Happy feast of St. Peter Damian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to. Dr. Matthew Bunson about his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. They also welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Updating the Pope’s health, beef in the Bible, and more…

2/20/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Scriptural basis for the Jubilee year, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Updating the health of Pope Francis, saints for the second half of life, and more…

2/19/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share updates on how Pope Francis has been doing, and discuss how Catholic leaders have responded to the Trump administration's announcement to radically expand access to IVF. Guests include Maria Johnson on saints who can serve as models for the second half of life, and Fr. Rob Jack on parallels between the "winter blahs" and the spiritual life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of Bl. Fra Angelico, the significance of the color white in the Bible

2/18/2025

Happy feast of Bl. Fra Angelico! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome art historian Liz Lev to discuss how he's come to be invoked as patron saint of artists. Other guests include Steve Ray on the significance of the color white in the Bible, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

The virtue of perseverance, This Week in Catholic History, and more

2/17/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Bear Woznick on the virtue of perseverance.

Celebrating Sts. Cyril and Methodius, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

2/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell separate a bit of the history from the legend, and also celebrate the feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, apostles to the Slavic peoples and developers of the Cyrillic alphabet. They also look ahead to the Mass readings for Septuagesima Sunday with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan, plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of Bl. James Miller, desserts to honor St. Valentine, and more…

2/13/2025

Happy feast of Bl. James Miller! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how this missionary from Wisconsin came to be recognized for his holiness and leadership. Guests include Gary MIchuta from Hands On Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating to discuss Bible foods and herbs. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Scriptural reflections on the Jubilee theme of hope, the Vatican’s recent document on artificial intelligence, and more…

2/12/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell get more thoughts on what the Church teaches about the Communion of Saints with Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Other guests include Gary Zimak with scriptural reflections on the Jubilee theme of hope, and Fr. Philip Larrey to reflect on the recent Vatican document on artificial intelligence. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, black and white in the Bible, and more…

2/11/2025

Happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell get into the history of her appearance to St. Bernadette in 1858. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer for the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more.

Celebrating the feast of St. Scholastica, the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and more…

2/10/2025

Good morning! On this feast of St. Scholastica, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor and Teresa Tomeo to discuss her prayerful witness. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers as detailed in the Catechism, and Stephanie Mann to look at more major anniversaries that will be celebrated in 2025. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of Bl. Pope Pius IX, Catholic angles to the Super Bowl, and more…

2/7/2025

Happy feast of Bl. Pope Pius IX! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell dig into the legacy of one of the most prolific popes of the modern era. They also look at Catholic angles to this weekend’s Super Bowl, and preview the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Celebrating the feast of the Martyrs of Nagasaki, the virtue of obedience, and more...

2/6/2025

Happy feast of St. Paul Miki and the Martyrs of Nagasaki! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about their lasting legacy on the Church in Japan and beyond. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon on the virtue of obedience, and Rita Heikenfeld to share Super Bowl snacks using ingredients found in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Celebrating the feast of St. Agatha, Scriptural reflections on the Jubilee theme of hope, and more…

2/5/2025

Happy feast of St. Agatha! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her witness and martyrdom, and its impact on the early Church. Guests include Gary Zimak with more Scriptural reflections on the Jubilee theme of hope, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Making a good prayer plan for Lent, smoke and fire in the Bible, and more…

2/4/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Matt Leonard from Science of Sainthood to discuss preparing to pray well for Lent. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray to discuss fire and smoke in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Blaise, how to have better conversations with Mormons, and more

2/3/2025

Happy feast of St. Blaise! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be invoked against ailments of the throat. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Dr. Francis Beckwith to discuss a new book about Catholic engagement with Latter Day Saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more

Celebrating the feast of St. John Bosco, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

1/31/2025

Happy feast of St. John Bosco! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Salesian Sr. Katie Flanagan about his heart for ministering to vulnerable youth, and giving them an opportunity for education in both academics and faith. Guests include Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Combatting loneliness, eating fresh and healthy in Winter, and more…

1/30/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss remedies for loneliness in a social media-driven world. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods to discuss eating fresh in the winter months, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Scriptural reflections on the Jubilee year, the significance of Candlemas, and more…

1/29/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to share more scriptural reflections on the Jubilee theme of hope. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra to discuss the significance of Candlemas, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, continuing through Catholic Schools Week, and more...

1/28/2025

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the man known as the Angelic Doctor. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Angela Merici, recapping the March for Life, and more

1/27/2025

Happy feast of St. Angela Merici! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on her legacy as founder of the Ursulines. Guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar, and Teresa Tomeo to recap her coverage of this past weekend's March for Life in Washington. Plus news, weather, sports and more.

Tune in to our pregame coverage of today’s March for Life in Washington!

1/24/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell kick off EWTN Radio's live coverage of the March for Life, including conversations with EWTN Pro-Life Weekly's Abigail Galvan about today's schedule of events, Ken Craycraft on the presidential pardon of pro-lifers prosecuted under the FACE act, and outgoing March for Life president Jeanne Mancini on what it's like passing the torch this year to a new generation of leadership. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Marianne Cope, comfort food recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible, and more…

1/23/2025

Happy feast of St. Marianne Cope! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss her extraordinary work with the lepers of Hawaii. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more winter comfort food recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Vincent Pallotti, Scriptural reflections for the Jubilee, and more...

1/22/2025

Happy feast of St. Vincent Pallotti! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Frank Donio, a member of the Pallottine order, to reflect on his spiritual wisdom and desire to bring Christ to the world. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more Scriptural reflections on hope for the Jubilee year, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Agnes, Screwtape and the Catechism, and more…

1/21/2025

Happy feast of St. Agnes! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the witness of St. Agnes took the Roman world by storm. Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings, and Marlon De La Torre with more thoughts on the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Sebastian, preparing for the March for Life, and more…

1/20/2025

Happy feast of St. Sebastian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about his story, and how he came to be invoked as the patron saint of athletes. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom from the Church Fathers as contained in the Catechism, and Teresa Tomeo to discuss her role in this week's EWTN coverage of the March for Life. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

: Celebrating the feast of St. Anthony of the Desert, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

1/17/2025

Happy feast of St. Anthony of the Desert! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on his life and legacy. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview this weekend's Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Joseph Vaz, home cold ad flu remedies using ingredients from the Bible, and more…

1/16/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some cold and flu home remedies using ingredients mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the feast of St. Joseph Vaz. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Cultivating hope in the Jubilee year, new letter on exorcism, and more…

1/15/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to look at more scripture verses connected with the Jubilee theme of hope. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on his new book, "This is Our Faith," and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Wisdom from the Office of Readings, Screwtape and the Catechism, and more…

1/14/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre to look at connections between the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers, a Christmas pilgrimage to Bethlehem, and more…

1/13/2025

Happy feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about his life and legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe to recap his Christmas pilgrimage to Bethlehem, and Fr. John Gavin on what St. John Chrysostom had to say about marriage. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Living Catholic in a divided world, understanding the Baptism of the Lord, and more…

1/10/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell preview the readings for this Sunday's feast of the Baptism of the Lord with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Ken Craycraft with more thoughts on living as authentic Catholics in a politically divided society. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Helping New Year’s resolutions stick, soups and stews in the Bible, and more…

1/9/2025

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about why so many New Year’s resolution plans fail, and how to prevent that from happening. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld on soups and stews in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

The mystery of the Magi, the Jubilee year as a time of hope, and more…

1/8/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to unpack the mystery of this week's celebration of the feast of the Epiphany. We'll also talk with Gary Zimak about hope as a theme of this jubilee year. Plus news, weather, sports, and everything you need to start your day...

Son Rise Morning Show - Tuesday

1/7/2025

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Son Rise Morning Show Monday

1/6/2025

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Friday

1/3/2025

Fr. Jonathan Duncan - Epiphany preview, Steve Ray - walk through Bethlehem, Mike Aquilina- St John Chrysostom’s writings on the birth of Christ and our Blessed Mother, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo - Epiphany preview.

Thursday

1/2/2025

Mike Aquilina - Sts Basil and Gregory, Dr Cuddeback 1/5/21 - living in the moment in Christmastide, Rita Heikenfeld - how the shepherds ate Amy Welborn - personal epiphanies.

Son Rise Morning Show - New Year's Day

1/1/2025

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Son Rise Morning Show - Tuesday!

12/31/2024

Join Anna Mitchell, Matt Swaim, and more for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show this Christmas!

The Best of the Son Rise Morning Show - Monday

12/30/2024

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Son Rise Morning Show - Friday

12/27/2024

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Son Rise Morning Show - Thursday

12/26/2024

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Son Rise Morning Show - Monday

12/23/2024

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Jesus as the Key of David, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

12/20/2024

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast. They also look at the O Antiphon of the day, which refers to Jesus as the Key of David. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Managing seasonal mood changes, tips for the kitchen ahead of Christmas, and more…

12/19/2024

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their discussion of the O Antiphons by looking at Jesus as the Root of Jesse. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to look at how winter weather can affect moods, and Rita Heikenfeld with tips from the kitchen for Christmas. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Continuing the O Antiphons, finding peace in Advent, and more…

12/18/2024

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue through the O Antiphons by reflecting on "O Adonai." Guests include Gary Zimak to conclude our series on finding peace in Advent, canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Starting the O Antiphons, Screwtape and the Catechism, and more…

12/17/2024

Welcome to the O Antiphons! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how this series of liturgical prayers marks a turn toward the home stretch of the Advent season. Guests include Marlon De La Torre with more connections between The Screwtape Letters and the Catechism, and Kris McGregor to unpack a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

St. Augustine on the incarnation, 2024’s words of the year, and more…

12/16/2024

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bill Schmitt from OnWord to discuss 2024's words of the year. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to discuss what St. Augustine had to say about the incarnation, and Stephanie Mann with more thoughts from St. John Henry Newman on Mary and Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Lucy, preparing for Gaudete Sunday, and more…

12/13/2024

Happy feast of St. Lucy! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her heroic martyrdom and witness of light. Guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for Gaudete Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more.

Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, preparing for a better Christmas, and more…

12/12/2024

Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Amy Welborn about Mary’s primary place among the great saints of Advent. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about preparing emotionally and mentally for a better Christmas this year, and Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, with more insights into the daily life of a monk. Plus news, weather, sports, and more….

Celebrating the feast of Pope St. Damasus I, finding peace in Advent, and more...

12/11/2024

Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus I! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about how Pope Damasus commissioned St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts on finding peace in Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Screwtape and the Catechism, armor and weapons in the Bible, and more...

12/10/2024

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Marlon De La Torre to share more thoughts on the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Other guests include Steve Ray on armor and weapons in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Celebrating the Immaculate Conception, St. John Henry Newman on Mary, and more…

12/9/2024

Happy feast of the Immaculate Conception! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the transfer of this year’s feast to December 9th. Guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, Stephanie Mann to discuss English Catholic history, and Brendan Hodge from the Pillar. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

The real St. Nicholas , advent mass and more

12/6/2024

Matt and Anna talk about the real St. Nicholas on his feast day. Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo previews the readings for Mass on Sunday. Emily Jaminet joins our monthly first Friday conversation, this time talking about the Sacred Heart & Advent. Fr. Jonathan Duncan gives his reflections on the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

Celebrating the feast of a convert scientist, an inside look at the daily life of a monk, and more

12/5/2024

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss Bl. Nicolas Steno, a Lutheran convert and pioneer in the earth sciences whose feast is today. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, with more insights into the daily life of a monk, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on navigating difficult family situations during the holidays. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more

Celebrating the feast of St. John Damascene, giving up worry for Advent

12/4/2024

Happy feast of St. John of Damascus! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his legacy as the Doctor of the Church who defended the use of images in Christian worship. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more Scripture verses to help us find peace in Advent, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more