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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
- Son Rise Morning Show
Revisiting Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg Address: Andrew Petiprin
Twenty years after Pope Benedict XVI delivered his famous 2006 Regensburg address, what was he actually trying to say—and why did the world misunderstand…
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Civil War Vet, Moonshiner, Servant of God: Stephen Skelly on Brother Joseph Dutton
From fighting in the Civil War and running a whiskey distillery to serving 44 years unpaid alongside St. Damien of Molokai—the life of Brother Joseph…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.18
Happy feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he became the patron saint of test takers. Other guests…
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Calling All Medical Professionals: Mother Seraphina on the Rose Garden Mission
Are you a doctor, nurse, or nurse practitioner looking to use your talents to serve those in need? Mother Seraphina of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary joins…
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Accompanying New Catholics: Michael Gormley on Invited In
Joining the Catholic Church is more than just learning doctrine—it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living! Michael Gormley (popularly…
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Sin, Mercy, and Personal Intimacy: Courtney Brown on Luke 7
What does the story of the woman anointing Jesus’s feet teach us about God's unfathomable mercy? Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods…
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Denver’s Angel of Charity: Mary Leisring on Servant of God Julia Greeley
Born into slavery and suffering severe hardship, Julia Greeley became one of Denver's greatest symbols of Catholic charity and devotion to the Sacred Heart of…
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Unpacking Messianic Prophecy: Gary Michuta on Psalm 89
When Psalm 89 prophesies that the Messiah will cry, "You are my God" and be named the "firstborn," how do Catholics explain this to Jehovah's Witnesses or…
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Easy Family Focaccia: Bible Foods with Rita Heikenfeld
Looking for a delicious, hands-on cooking project for the whole family? Rita Heikenfeld joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show for another installment…
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Unlocking St. Matthew’s Gospel: Dr. John Bergsma on the New Moses
Why is the Gospel of Matthew structured into five distinct sections? In honor of St. Matthew’s feast day, Dr. John Bergsma joins Anna Mitchell on the Son…
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Shining Light in the Darkness: Pastoral Counselor Kevin Prendergast on Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a vital time to address a topic that affects so many lives. Pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast joins Matt Swaim on the…
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Guarding Your Tongue: Fr. Robert Nixon on the Sin of Detraction
Did you know that sharing harmful truths about someone behind their back can actually be a sin? Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., translator of Thomas à…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.17
Happy feast of Sts. Robert Bellarmine and Hildegard of Bingen! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss these two great Doctors of the…
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A Monk's Guide to St. Louis: Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, on the "Rome of the West"
Benedictine monk, author, and teacher Fr. Augustine Wetta joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share a humorous and heartfelt tour of St. Louis…
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The Frying Pan Eucharistic Miracle: Shaun McAfee on the Miracle of Trani
What happens when someone attempts to desecrate the Blessed Sacrament? Catholic author Shaun McAfee joins Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning…
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Catechist, Visionary, & Servant of God: Deacon Bill White on Nicholas Black Elk
Many know Nicholas Black Elk from the classic book Black Elk Speaks or his role at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, but few realize he was a devout Catholic…
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Overcoming Ordinary Temptations: Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer on Introduction to the Devout Life
Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer returns to the Son Rise Morning Show to continue exploring St. Francis de Sales’ spiritual classic, Introduction to the Devout…
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Did St. Paul Mean Water Baptism? Karlo Broussard Unpacks Romans 6
Newly appointed Director of Apologetics for Catholic Answers, Karlo Broussard, returns to the Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell to continue their study…
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Vatican Finances Unpacked: Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on Pope Leo’s Motu Proprio
What do Vatican officials and cardinals actually get paid—and how do papal decisions impact the Holy See's budget? Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra from the…
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Finding Hope in "Slight, Momentary Afflictions": Gary Zimak on 2 Corinthians 4:17
Catholic author and speaker Gary Zimak (FollowingTheTruth.com) joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack 2 Corinthians 4:17: "For this slight…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.16
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss what St. Paul had to say about learning patience in the midst…
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AI Speed vs. Human Safety: Fr. Philip Larrey on Dario Amodei’s Call to Slow Down
Father Philip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 returns to the Son Rise Morning Show to join host Anna Mitchell for a crucial conversation on the future of artificial…
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Sheen Timber & The Miracle Boy: Al Smith on Fulton Sheen's Beatification
Advisory board member Al Smith (CelebrateSheen.com) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to kick off the beatification novena for Venerable…
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Cradle to the Cross: Liz Lev on the Pieta & Our Lady of Sorrows
Renowned art historian Liz Lev (Elizabeth-Lev.com) joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how Renaissance masterworks connect the Nativity…
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Faith and Sorrow in the Same Heart: Kris McGregor on Our Lady of Sorrows
Kris McGregor (DiscerningHearts.com) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the Office of Readings selection from St. Bernard of…
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The Sacred Smells of Scripture: Steve Ray on Spikenard & Myrrh
Pilgrimage leader and author Steve Ray (CatholicConvert.com) joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the deep biblical symbolism of…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.15
Good morning! On this feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on a selection from…
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A Father's Heroic Sacrifice: Art Bennett on Thomas Vander Woude
Author Art Bennett joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share the deeply moving story of Thomas Vander Woude. In 2008, Thomas heroically gave…
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Embracing the Cross with Love: Marlon De La Torre on Our Lady of Sorrows
Marlon De La Torre (Diocese of Columbus, knowingisdoing.org) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of…
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The Royal Banners Forward Go: Venantius Fortunatus’s Triumph Hymn
On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Director of Translation Services for the International Commission on English in the…
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Living the Blessed Life: Why Real Human Connection Matters with Melissa Overmyer
Author Melissa Overmyer (Living the Blessed Life) joins the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the second "E" in her B.L.E.S.S.E.D. acronym: Engage. In a world…
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Nobel Laureate Sigrid Undset & Her English Catholic Influences
Matt Swaim sits down with historian Stephanie Mann (Supremacy and Survival) on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the surprising spiritual influences behind…
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The Triumph of the Cross in Art & History with Dr. Liz Lev
On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, art historian Dr. Liz Lev joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how Catholic art reveals the true…
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St. Francis of Assisi & the Sanctuary of La Verna with Teresa Tomeo
On the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, author and EWTN host Teresa Tomeo joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Mount La Verna in Tuscany!…
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Saints on the Way: Inside the Seton Shrine's Annual Gathering
Matt Swaim sits down with Rebecca Corbell, Director of Programs and Operations at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, to discuss the extraordinary…
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The Cross is Everywhere: St. Justin Martyr & the Feast of the Exaltation
On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Father John Gavin joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how early Church Father St. Justin Martyr…
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This Week in Catholic History: The Kirks' Wedding & Abba Gebremichael
Church historian Kevin Schmiesing joins Matt Swaim on Driving Home the Faith for a look at two significant moments in Catholic history! First, the 1964…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.14
On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share reflections on…
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25 Years After 9/11: Ideology, Memory, & Cultural Shifts with Dr. Ken Craycraft
How has America changed in the 25 years since September 11, 2001, and how do we speak about truth to a generation that didn't experience it? Dr. Ken Craycraft…
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In the Air on 9/11: Dr. Ken Craycraft’s Personal Reflection
Where were you on September 11, 2001? Legal and political analyst Dr. Ken Craycraft (Driving Home the Faith, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary) joins the Son…
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Virtue, Vice, and Achilles: Joseph Pearce on Homer's Iliad
What does an ancient Greek epic teach us about true manhood and moral virtue? Author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise…
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Forgiveness, Pride, and the Unforgiving Servant with Fr. Jonathan Duncan
How do we choose forgiveness when facing deep hurt or injustice? Fr. Jonathan Duncan (Diocese of Charleston, Bone Church Revival podcast) joins Matt Swaim on…
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Human Dignity in Times of Tragedy with Bobby Schindler
Where were you on September 11, 2001? Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share his…
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25 Years Later: Turning Tragedy into Prayer with Greg Willits
How can God bring beauty and redemption out of deep tragedy? Greg Willits (Rosary Army, School of Mary) joins the Son Rise Morning Show to reflect on the 25th…
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Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Cross: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on the Sunday Readings
How do we forgive when faced with profound evil or personal injury? Joining the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic…
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25 Years Later: Faith, 9/11, and Human Dignity with Andrew Petiprin
How did September 11, 2001, shape your spiritual journey? Andrew Petiprin joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to reflect on the 25th anniversary of…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.11
Take us wherever you go — download our app! Good morning — on today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to share…
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Teacher of Strange Things: Cy Kellett on What the "Gospel" Really Means
What is the Gospel, really? Is it just a four-step plan, or is it something infinitely greater? Catholic Answers Live host Cy Kellett joins Matt Swaim on the…
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True Maturity vs. Worldly Immaturity: Fr. John Gavin on Growing into God
Why does the modern world view mature Christians as "fools"—and how is the world itself stuck in a state of spiritual immaturity? Jesuit Father John…
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Classrooms of the Saints: Mike Aquilina on Education in the Early Church
How did early Christians teach and pass on the faith before modern schools or the Catechism existed? Patristics scholar Mike Aquilina joins host Matt Swaim on…
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Guardians of the Gift: Courtney Brown on Restoring Human Identity with Ruah Woods
What does it mean to know you are a gift from God? Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss…
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The Eternal King: Gary Michuta on the Messianic Prophecies of Psalm 72
Is Psalm 72 just a song about King Solomon, or does it point to something far greater? Apologist Gary Michuta joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning…
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Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma: Rita Heikenfeld’s Bible-Inspired Cooking
Craving a quick, flavorful dinner with ancient roots? Herbalist and food writer Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise…
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The Cross as Throne and Altar: Dr. John Bergsma on the Kingly and Priestly Sacrifice of Christ
How does the Crucifixion fulfill the original calling of Adam and the ancient prophecies of Israel? Biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma joins the Son Rise…
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Remembering 9/11 and the Spirit of 9/12: Kevin Prendergast on Faith & Community
As the nation marks 25 years since September 11, how do we honor the lives lost and rediscover the clarity that followed? Pastoral Counselor Kevin Prendergast…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.10
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss lessons learned and forgotten in the…
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Odysseus in Hell: Fr. Augustine Wetta on Faith, Myth, and Dante
Is Odysseus really the hero we think he is—or just Homer’s greatest con man? Fr. Augustine Wetta joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to…
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The Universal Call to Holiness: Fr. Frank Donio on Vatican II and the Laity
Did you know that the idea that everyone—not just priests and nuns—is called to true holiness was only officially codified by the Church 60 years…
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Science, Faith, and the Heart of Christ: The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
How does an 8th-century miracle stand up to modern medical analysis? Author Shaun McAfee joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the famous…
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Worldly Wisdom & the Beehive: Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer on St. Francis de Sales
How do you handle the judgment of the world when striving for a devout life? Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer joins Annie Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to…