Shows / Son Rise Morning Show
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
Does Baptism Justify Us? Dr. Karlo Broussard on Romans 6
How does baptism transform us on the inside? Dr. Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers joins Annie Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore Romans…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Can You Erase a Baptism? Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on Record Expungement and Canon Law
Can an adult legally force the Catholic Church to erase their baptismal record? Canon lawyer Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Step Out in Faith: Gary Zimak on Joshua 3:13
How do you move forward when the path ahead seems completely impossible? Gary Zimak joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack Joshua 3:13, where…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.09
Happy feast of St. Peter Claver and Bl. Frederic Ozanam! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how each of them as champions of human…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Celebrating America’s Apostle: Al Smith on the Beatification of Fulton Sheen
As the long-awaited beatification of Fulton J. Sheen draws near, Sheen historian Al Smith joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss his newest…
- Son Rise Morning Show
The Prelude of Light: Kris McGregor on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Why is the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated as one of the great transition points in human history? Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts joins the…
- Son Rise Morning Show
On Pilgrimage in Lourdes: Steve Ray on Miracles, History, and Healing
Broadcasting live from Lourdes, France, veteran pilgrimage guide and Catholic author Steve Ray checks in with Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show. Steve…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Overcoming Spiritual Detachment: Marlon de la Torre on Staying Anchored in Christ
How do we keep our faith steady when emotions fade and worldly noise creeps in? Marlon de la Torre, Senior Director for Evangelization for the Diocese of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Celebrating Our Lady’s Birthday: Father Boniface Hicks on Mary's Role in Salvation
Did you know the Catholic Church only celebrates three birthdays on its liturgical calendar? Father Boniface Hicks, author and monk, joins Matt Swaim on the…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.08
Happy feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to reflect on this…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.04
Best of the Son Rise Morning ShowSupport the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.07
Best of the Son Rise Morning ShowSupport the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Son Rise Morning Show
Is He "The One"? Cy Kellett on A Teacher of Strange Things
Is Jesus just another historical figure with nice ideas, or is He the answer to a 1,500-year-old expectation? Cy Kellett, host of Catholic Answers Live and…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Do Not Be Afraid: Courtney Brown on JPII and the Power of Christ
How does Christ's command to "put out into deep water" transform our fear into trust? On the feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great, Courtney Brown, Executive…
- Son Rise Morning Show
The Trinitarian Mystery of Psalm 45: Gary Michuta
How can an Old Testament wedding song foretell the divine Messiah and His Church? Author Gary Michuta (Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ)…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Biblical Homeschooling & Elevated Mac and Cheese: Rita Heikenfeld
What did education look like for children in biblical times? Culinary expert Rita Heikenfeld (Abouteating.com) joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Lifting Up the Cross: Dr. John Bergsma on Nicodemus and John 3
How does an Old Testament bronze serpent foretell the cross of Christ? In preparation for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Dr. John Bergsma…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Hope for Marriages on the Edge: Kevin Prendergast on Discernment Counseling
When a marriage is on the brink of divorce, traditional therapy doesn't always work—especially if one spouse is "leaning in" while the other is "leaning…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Gregory the Great & Taming the Vices of Speech: Fr. Robert on Solitude and Silence
Celebrating the feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great, Fr. Robert joins Annie Karto on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Gregory's Benedictine roots, his role…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Spiritual Ambition & True Humility: Fr. Augustine Wetta on the Rule of St. Benedict
As we conclude our journey through Humility Rules: St. Benedict's 12-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem, author Fr. Augustine Wetta joins Matt Swaim on the Son…
- Son Rise Morning Show
The Eucharistic Miracle of Pope St. Gregory the Great: Shaun McAfee
How did a 6th-century Eucharistic miracle reshape a woman’s doubt into profound faith? Shaun McAfee, author of The Compendium of Eucharistic Miracles…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Knowing the Archangel: Mike Aquilina on Saint Michael and His World
How do you get to know a saint who leaves no footprints and has no physical body? Catholic historian and author Mike Aquilina (FathersOfTheChurch.com) joins…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Francis de Sales on the Secret to a Holy Marriage
What does it truly mean for marriage to be indissoluble, faithful, and fruitful? Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer, president of Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Incorporated into Christ: Dr. Karlo Broussard on Baptism & 1 Corinthians 12:13
How does baptism incorporate us into the Mystical Body of Christ? Dr. Karlo Broussard (karlobroussard.com) returns to the Son Rise Morning Show with Anna…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Eastern Catholic Synods & Pastoral Governance: Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra
What happens when an Eastern Catholic patriarch or major archbishop can no longer govern effectively? Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra, pastor and canon lawyer…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Remembering Wendell Berry: Dr. John Cuddeback on the Intentional Household
Following the passing of author, agrarian, and poet Wendell Berry, Dr. John Cuddeback (Christendom College) joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show. They…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Overcoming Fear by Holding God's Hand: Gary Zimak on Isaiah 41:13
How do we overcome fear and anxiety in a chaotic world? Author and speaker Gary Zimak (FollowingTheTruth.com) joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning…
- Son Rise Morning Show
The Ultimate Both/And: Matthew Becklo on the Incarnation
What is the single reality from which all Catholic "both/ands" flow? Matthew Becklo joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to wrap up his series on…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Why You Can't Separate Mary from Jesus: Fulton Sheen’s Marian Insights
If you ignore the Mother, how long before you start ignoring the Son? Alan Smith, member of the advisory board for the cause of soon-to-be Blessed Fulton Sheen…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Viewing Work as a Vocation: Young Catholic Professionals
How can young adults bridge the gap between their faith, their careers, and their daily lives? Steven Mezzacappa, Northeast Regional Chapter Manager for Young…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Final Letter & "I Thirst"
What did Mother Teresa leave as her final message to her sisters before entering eternal life? Chris McGregor (discerninghearts.com) joins the Sunrise Morning…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Deepening Your Prayer Life: The Power of Daily Encounter with God
How do we move from treating prayer as a one-way to-do list to experiencing a true, intimate encounter with God? Author Melissa Overmyer (Living the Blessed…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Bridging the Human and Divine in Catholic Education
How do educators help students understand where they fit into God's great plan? Marlon De La Torre, Senior Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Sorrow as a Pathway to Love: Father Boniface Hicks on Our Lady of Sorrows
Is sorrow compatible with the Christian faith? Father Boniface Hicks joins host Matt Swaim to reflect on the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows during September…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.03
Happy feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to share a hymn in honor of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.02
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to remember the late Wendell Berry, who passed away earlier this…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss September as the month of Our Lady of Sorrows. Other…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Gregory the Great: The Shepherd Who Rules with Gentleness and Love
Dr. Benjamin Lewis of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy joins the Son Rise Morning Show to reflect on the Collect for the feast of Pope…
- Son Rise Morning Show
The Power of Silence: Learning to Make Room for God
Melissa Overmyer, author of Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the second…
- Son Rise Morning Show
John Keble on the Fiery Furnace: Finding Christ in the Flames
What can the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about facing our own trials? Stephanie Mann of Supremacy and Survival joins the Son Rise Morning…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Learning Contentment: Finding Peace Right Where God Has Planted You
Marcus Grodi, founder of the Coming Home Network, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss his book Learning Contentment: Finding Peace Right Where You Are…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Francis and the First Nativity Scene: A Virtual Pilgrimage to Greccio
Why do Catholics—and so much of the Christian world—place Nativity scenes in their homes and churches at Christmas? Teresa Tomeo takes us on a…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Athanasius on “Becoming Divine”: What Does Divinization Really Mean?
What does the Church mean when it says that Christians can be “divinized”? Father John Gavin joins us to unpack a provocative teaching from St…
- Son Rise Morning Show
This Week in Catholic History: Solesmes Abbey & Servant of God Vincent Capodanno
This week in Catholic history, we look back at two remarkable stories of faith and perseverance. First, we visit the Abbey of Solesmes in France, whose revival…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.31
Happy feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as one of the earliest Mercedarian Fathers. Guests…
- Son Rise Morning Show
The Theology of Legacy: Leaving a Final Witness of Faith — Matt Reinkemeyer
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Annie Mitchell welcomes back Matt Reinkemeyer of the Catholic Community Foundation to wrap up their series on the theology of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Joseph Pearce on Hilaire Belloc’s “The End of the Road”
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim welcomes Catholic literary scholar Joseph Pearce to discuss Hilaire Belloc’s delightful poem “The End of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
“You Cannot Save Your Life by Saving It”: Taking Up the Cross — Fr. Jonathan Duncan
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim welcomes back Father Jonathan Duncan of the Diocese of Charleston and co-host of the Bone Church Revival Podcast to…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Assisted Suicide in Illinois & Hope for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients — Bobby Schindler
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim speaks with Bobby Schindler of the Life & Hope Network about two important developments involving the protection of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
“Jesus and Mary Will Put You to Work”: Consecration and Surrender — Greg Willits
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Greg Willits joins us for the conclusion of our journey through St. Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom and Greg's book…
- Son Rise Morning Show
“Take Up Your Cross”: Finding Life by Giving It Away — Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Annie Mitchell welcomes back Father Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture to reflect on the readings for the…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Dolly Parton, Mr. Rogers & Johnny Cash: Can Goodness Still Unite Us?
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim talks with Andrew Petiprin about the passing of Dolly Parton and the remarkable cultural legacy she leaves behind…
- Son Rise Morning Show
St. Augustine: A Light of Faith — Dr. Benjamin Lewis on His Feast Day
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim welcomes back Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Director of Translation Services for the International Commission on English in the…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.28
Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about the life and legacy of one of the most important…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Cy Kellett: How the Modern World Tries to Explain Jesus Away
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Cy Kellett, host of Catholic Answers Live and author of Teacher of Strange Things, joins us to discuss one of the biggest…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Catholic Charities Expands School Counseling with the CARES Program
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Sheila Dumford, school counselor and school counseling supervisor for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington, and Jessica…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Mike Aquilina: St. Monica and St. Augustine — A Mother’s Persevering Prayer
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Mike Aquilina of FathersoftheChurch.com joins us to reflect on the back-to-back feast days of St. Monica and St. Augustine…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Courtney Brown: St. Monica and the Redemptive Power of a Mother’s Tears
On the Son Rise Morning Show, Courtney Brown, executive director of the Ruah Woods Institute, joins us on the feast of St. Monica to reflect on the…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Gary Michuta: Psalm 40 and the Messiah’s Perfect Sacrifice
The Son Rise Morning Show continues its journey through the Old Testament with Gary Michuta, author of Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Rita Heikenfeld: Biblical Cheese, Curdled Milk, and a Mexican Street Corn Dip
It’s time for Bible Foods on the Son Rise Morning Show with Rita Heikenfeld of AboutEating.com! Rita joins Anna and Matt to explore a fascinating food…