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Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET.
Episodes
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Sleep and Mental Health: Pastoral Counselor Kevin Pendergast on Rest, Cognition, and Emotional Balance
How does chronic sleep deprivation affect our emotional stability, cognitive focus, and overall mental health? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim…
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Heroic Sanctity in Ordinary Life: Matt Swaim & Anna Mitchell on Blessed Chiara Badano
How does a normal teenager who played tennis, loved Snoopy, and struggled with math become a model of heroic Catholic virtue? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.29
Happy feast of Bl. Chiara Badano! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why she’s come to be one of their favorite saints. Guests…
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The Grace of Silence: Fr. Robert Nixon on Thomas à Kempis and the Virtue of Restraint
Why is cultivating silence essential for spiritual growth and deeper union with God? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Libby Reichert (filling in for Matt…
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Remembering Fr. Rob Jack: Matt Swaim & Anna Mitchell on the Communion of Saints & Eternal Hope
On the anniversary of the passing of Father Rob Jack, The Son Rise Morning Show hosts Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell take time to honor his lasting legacy and…
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Holiness Over Worldly Success: Fr. Augustine Wetta on St. Edward the Confessor
Can a ruler who failed by nearly every political and financial metric still become one of history’s most beloved saints? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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The Flesh Miracle of Augsburg: Shaun McAfee on Reverence, Providence, and the Real Presence
What can a 12th-century German Eucharistic miracle teach modern Catholics about reverence, conscience, and the proper way to receive the Blessed Sacrament? On…
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A Cloth Upon the Table: Marcy Stockman on the Quiet Revolution of Eating Together
How can the simple, daily act of gathering around the family dinner table transform our homes and restore human culture? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host…
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The Autumnal Triduum: Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on All Hallows' Eve, All Saints, and All Souls' Day
Why celebrate All Hallows' Eve without fulfilling the feast of All Saints' Day? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Father Philip…
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Seeing the World Truthfully: Dr. Ken Craycraft on Narrative, Virtue, & Sobriety
How do stories and classic literature shape our moral imagination, reveal deep spiritual truths, and form us into virtuous human beings? On The Son Rise…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.28
Happy feast of Sts. Simon and Jude! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to look at the collect prayer from…
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Grace Over Eloquence: Gary Zimak on the Conversion of Lydia and Trusting God in Evangelization
What should we do when our efforts to share the Catholic faith with loved ones meet resistance or indifference? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim…
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The Divine Exchange: Alan Smith on Blessed Fulton Sheen and the Holy Eucharist
How does receiving the Holy Eucharist transform from a routine habit into a profound exchange of love with Christ? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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The Persistence of Providence: Kris McGregor on St. Catherine of Siena and Divine Mercy
Why does God continue to pour out His love and grace even when humanity misuses His gifts? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Kris…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.27
Today, Ken talks with Communio founder JP DeGance about the state of marriage in the American Church, Mary Rice Hassan from the Ethics and Public Policy Center…
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Healing After Abortion: Kathryn Jean Lopez on Mother Angelica’s Compassionate Witness
How can the Church offer true compassion and healing to those wounded by abortion amidst a hyper-politicized culture? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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Radical Mercy from the Cross: Marlon De La Torre on the Freedom of Forgiveness
Are Christians truly called to forgive like Christ did from the cross, even in the face of deep betrayal or daily annoyances? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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Magnanimity in Prayer: Father Boniface Hicks on Hope in Impossible Intentions
How do we keep praying with confidence when our petitions—whether for world peace, a loved one's conversion, or a terminal diagnosis—seem to go…
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Incremental Growth: Dr. Benjamin Lewis on the Collect for Sts. Simon & Jude
How do the hidden legacies of the Apostles continue to build up the Church today? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Dr. Benjamin…
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Stepping Into the Mysteries: Sally Read on Belle and the Joyful Mysteries
How can a children's adventure story help young readers—and even adults—fall in love with praying the Rosary? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host…
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The Eternal Cloud of Witnesses: Matt Reinkemeyer on Legacy Giving & the Communion of Saints
How does our Catholic faith transform the way we understand legacy, material wealth, and the Communion of Saints? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna…
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Truth Beyond Legend: Stephanie Mann on Belloc, Sigrid Undset, and the Donation of Constantine
How did an early 20th-century English apologist help a Nobel Prize–winning Norwegian author clear away centuries of historical anti-Catholic bias? On The…
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Peace with Brother Wolf: Teresa Tomeo on St. Francis & the Miraculous Wolf of Gubbio
Can holiness truly bring harmony between mankind and the wild creation? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Catholic author, speaker, and…
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The Music of the Law: Fr. John Gavin on St. Augustine & the Ten Commandments
How do the Ten Commandments guide us toward true spiritual harmony and freedom? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. John Gavin…
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Turning Tides: Kevin Schmiesing on the Battle of Milvian Bridge & Servant of God Simon Bruté
How did a 4th-century battle change the course of Christian history, and how did a French priest help lay the foundations for the Church in pioneer Indiana? On…
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Grace Over Strength: Joseph Pearce on the Christian Core of Beowulf
Is the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf merely a tale of pagan monster-slaying, or is it one of the earliest Christian literary masterpieces? On The Son Rise Morning…
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The Whole Life Offered: Fr. Jonathan Duncan on the Greatest Commandment
How does Jesus' command to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind transform the whole of the human person? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim…
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Stories of Recovery: Bobby Schindler on Traumatic Brain Injury & Hope
What can remarkable medical recoveries teach us about human dignity, the healing power of time, and the potential of the human brain? On The Son Rise Morning…
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All to Jesus Through Mary: Greg Willits on Preparing for Total Consecration
How does making a formal consecration to Jesus through Mary transform a Christian's daily spiritual life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell…
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The Whole Heart: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
How do we avoid a divided heart and give our entire mind, soul, and strength to God? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr…
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Faith on the Field: Andrew Petiprin on the Catholic Soul of Baseball
Why does the game of baseball resonate so deeply with the Catholic soul? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Andrew Petiprin, fellow at the…
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Consolation in the Dark Ages: Mike Aquilina on St. Severinus Boethius
Why is a 6th-century Roman philosopher and martyr making a comeback among modern readers? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.26
Download our free app! sacredheartradio.com/app Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.23
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss today’s feast of Bl. Boethius, famous for his work…
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Cultivating a Culture of Life: Faye Roch on Pro-Life Ministries in the Diocese of Covington
How does the Catholic Church foster a consistent ethic of life that honors human dignity from conception to natural death? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host…
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The Force of History: Fr. Boniface Hicks on St. John Paul II, Prayer, and Sacrifice
How do prayer and sacrifice unite to form the most powerful force in human history, and how can we apply this principle to daily life? On The Son Rise Morning…
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Accompaniment Over Argument: Michael Gormley on Ascension Press’s Invited OCIA Program
How can parishes create an accessible, welcoming environment for those entering the Catholic Church without overwhelming them with doctrine or replacing…
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"We Want God": Courtney Brown on St. John Paul II’s Historical 1979 Polish Pilgrimage
How did a nine-day pastoral visit by a Polish Pope spark the collapse of European communism and proclaim the true dignity of the human person? On The Son Rise…
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Psalm 132 and the Royal Priesthood: Gary Michuta on the Davidic Covenant and Messianic Fulfilment
How does Psalm 132 foretell the coming of a Messiah who unites the roles of Davidic King and High Priest in the eternal Covenant? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.22
Happy feast of Pope St. John Paul II! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some Polish recipes to celebrate…
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Feast of Pope St. John Paul II: Rita Heikenfeld Shares Polish Food Traditions & City Chicken Recipe
What were the culinary habits of Pope St. John Paul II, and how did Polish-American immigrants adapt their traditional cooking during the Great Depression? On…
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Love of God and Neighbor: Dr. John Bergsma on Jesus, Moses, and the Greatest Commandments
How do the greatest commandments quoted by Jesus during Holy Week connect back to Moses in Deuteronomy and forward to our daily battle against temptation? On…
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Walking with Loved Ones in Fragility: Pastoral Counselor Kevin Prendergast on Severe Mental Illness and Family Caregiving
How can Catholic families navigate the heartbreak and complexity of caring for a loved one with severe mental illness while maintaining proper boundaries and…
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Hope in Hopeless Cases: Fr. Frank Donio on the St. Jude Shrine and the Power of Intercession
Why is St. Jude Thaddeus known as the patron saint of hopeless cases, and how does devotion to Christ's apostle bring hope to those facing impossible trials?…
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The Eucharistic Miracle of Ferrara: Host Sprays Blood on Chapel Ceiling in 1171
How does a 12th-century miracle in Northern Italy point to the deep connection between the Incarnation, the Paschal Mystery, and the Real Presence of Christ in…
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Navigating Spiritual Dryness: Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer on St. Francis de Sales and the Purifying Grace of Trials
Why does God permit spiritual dryness, and how can Christians maintain a steady heart when feelings of divine consolation fade? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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God's Perspective and Heroic Humility: Bear Woznick on "Men of Grit and Grace"
How can Catholic men trade reactive, emotional decision-making for divine wisdom and heroic humility? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes…
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The Role of the International Theological Commission: Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on Theological Consensus and the Development of Doctrine
What is the International Theological Commission (ITC), how do its members get appointed, and what role does it play in the development of Catholic doctrine?…
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Beyond Rule-Keeping: Dr. Ken Craycraft on Narrative, Virtue, and the Path to Sobriety
What is the difference between simply following rules and living a genuinely virtuous, ordered life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes…
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It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid: Gary Zimak on Finding Peace in the Midst of Life's Storms
How can Christians hold onto peace and overcome anxiety when life’s unexpected storms refuse to clear? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.21
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss Jesus’ constant command to not be afraid. Other guests…
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Navigating Agentic AI: Fr. Philip Larrey on Meta’s Muse, Security Risks, and User Ethics
How do autonomous AI assistants function, what security risks do they introduce, and how can users establish clear boundaries to protect their digital privacy?…
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Uniting Suffering to Christ: Alan Smith on Blessed Fulton Sheen and Redemptive Suffering
How can embracing our daily crosses and uniting our personal suffering to the Passion of Christ transform pain into redemptive grace? On The Son Rise Morning…
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The School of the Cross: Kris McGregor on St. Paul of the Cross and Conforming to God’s Will
How does gazing upon the crucified Christ transform our daily suffering into profound union with God’s holy will? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna…
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Paul at the Areopagus: Steve Ray on Evangelizing Culture and the Altar to the Unknown God
How did St. Paul engage the philosophical center of the ancient Greek world, and what can his sermon on Mars Hill teach Christians about evangelizing modern…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.20
Do you have our free app? Download it here: sacredheartradio.com/app Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Michael Gormley…
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A Cloth Upon the Table: Marcie Stokman on the Quiet Revolution of Family Meals
How can sitting down together for family meals cultivate belonging, peace, and true leisure within the home? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell…
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The Limits of Subjective Experience: Marlon de la Torre on Ambiguity and Objective Truth in Christian Faith
How do we properly order our personal experiences and feelings so they draw us closer to Jesus Christ rather than leading to ambiguity or self-made dogma? On…
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Understanding the "Mom Brain": Dr. James Schroeder on Maternal Strengths, Burnout, and "Zamboni Parenting"
How can a mother's natural strengths—dedication, flexibility, responsiveness, and care—be supported in a modern culture that often pressures…
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Manifesting Blessed Hope: Dr. Benjamin Lewis on the Collect for the North American Martyrs
How did eight highly educated 17th-century French Jesuits abandon every earthly comfort and endure brutal persecution in the New World to manifest the hope of…