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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
Pope St. Pius X: The Pope Who Changed Catholic Sacramental Life
As the Church prepares to celebrate the feast of Pope St. Pius X, Father Philip Michael Tangorra joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the remarkable…
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The Power of the Sign of the Cross: Joseph Pearce on St. John Henry Newman
Joseph Pearce joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore St. John Henry Newman’s beautiful poem “The Sign of the Cross” and the deeper…
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Trusting God Instead of Ourselves: Gary Zimak on Surrender, Anxiety, and Peace
Gary Zimak joins the Son Rise Morning Show to reflect on Isaiah 31:1 and the warning against placing our trust in our own strength instead of turning to God…
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What Are You Waiting For? Chasing After Eternal Wisdom with Greg Willits
Greg Willits joins the Son Rise Morning Show to continue exploring his book God Doesn’t Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of…
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Smartphones, Schools, and the Flourishing of Our Children: Dr. James Schroeder on Back-to-School Technology
As children head back to school, should smartphones stay out of the classroom? Pediatric psychologist Dr. James Schroeder joins the Son Rise Morning Show to…
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AI and the Future of Work: Will Technology Serve the Worker or Replace Us?
Father Philip Larrey of Humanity 2.0 joins Anna Mitchell to discuss the Catholic vision for artificial intelligence and the future of work in light of Pope…
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The Catholic “Both/And”: God’s Universal Call to Salvation and the Fullness of Truth
Matthew Becklo joins Matt Swaim to explore one of the central themes of The Way of Heaven and Earth: the Catholic “both/and.” They discuss the…
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From the Holy Hour to the World: Learning to Sanctify Everyday Life
Alan Smith joins Matt Swaim to explore Fulton Sheen’s wisdom on bringing prayer into the ordinary moments of everyday life. Drawing from Lord, Teach Us…
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Inside the Vatican’s Highest Courts: Understanding the Apostolic Signatura
Canon lawyer Father Philip Michael Tangorra joins Matt Swaim to explain the role of the Apostolic Signatura, one of the Catholic Church’s supreme…
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“I Love Because I Love”: St. Bernard on the Mystery of God’s Love
Kris McGregor joins Anna Mitchell to reflect on the wisdom of St. Bernard of Clairvaux from the Office of Readings for his feast day. Drawing from…
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Gates and Bars: Seeing the Bible Through Ancient Eyes
Steve Ray joins Matt Swaim to explore the significance of gates and bars throughout Scripture and how understanding the ancient world can bring the Bible to…
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Saint Helena: The Woman Who Rediscovered the True Cross
Art historian Liz Lev joins Anna Mitchell to explore the life, legacy, and faith of Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great and the woman…
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Homeschooling with Freedom, Faith, and Curiosity
Amy Welborn joins Anna Mitchell to share her experience homeschooling her children and offers practical advice for parents beginning their own homeschooling…
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The Holy Grail: From the Last Supper to Valencia
Shaun McAfee joins Anna Mitchell to explore the fascinating history and tradition surrounding the Holy Grail, believed to be the chalice used by Jesus at the…
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Why Is Mary the Queen? The Biblical Roots of the Queenship of Mary
Dr. John Bergsma joins Anna Mitchell to explore the biblical roots of the Queenship of Mary. Looking at the Davidic kingdom, Bathsheba’s role as Queen…
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The Shortest and Safest Way to Heaven: Rediscovering the Power of the Mass
Father Boniface Hicks joins Matt Swaim to reflect on Pope St. Pius X’s powerful teaching that Holy Communion is the “shortest and safest way to…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.18
Happy feast of St. Helena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her role in helping establish and promote pilgrimage to the Holy Land…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.17
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.14
Happy feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and legacy as one of the patrons of Catholic radio…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.13
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss what the Church Fathers had to say about the Assumption of…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.12
Happy feast of St. Jane de Chantal! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to discuss her life and witness. Other guests…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.8.11
Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi and St. Philomena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the witness of St. Clare, and also welcome…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.8.10
Happy feast of St. Lawrence the Deacon! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he’s been depicted in art through the centuries…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.07
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Greg Willits to continue his series on St. Louis De Montfort’s “Love of…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.06
Happy feast of the Transfiguration! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to unpack the theological meaning of this…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.05
Happy feast of the dedication of St. Mary Major! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome art historian Liz Lev to discuss its connection to…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.04
Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss the prayer life of the Cure of Ars…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.08.03
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.31
Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of the founder of the Society of Jesus…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.30
Happy feast of Bl. Solanus Casey! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to share the story of one of the most unique American…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.29
Happy feast of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the importance of these three close friends of Jesus…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.28
Happy feast of Bl. Stanley Rother! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Msgr. Donald Wolf from the Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma to…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.27
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more thoughts on what the Church Fathers had to say about…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.24
Happy feast of St. Charbel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on his legacy as a hermit who’s associated with many miracles…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.23
Happy feast pf St. Bridget of Sweden! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her life and legacy. Guests include Fr. Robert Nixon with…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.22
Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her legacy as the “apostle to the apostles.” Guests…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.21
Happy feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. Lawrence as the…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.20
Happy feast of St. Elijah the Prophet! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to discuss why Elijah is one of the most…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.17
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Shaun McAfee to discuss his new resource on Eucharistic Miracles. Other guests…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.16
Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to discuss his experience of leading pilgrimage…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.15
Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor and Dr. Benjamin Lewis to share more reflections on…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.14
Happy feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha! On today’s show, Matt Swaim discusses her courageous conversion and ongoing legacy. Guests include Steve Ray on the…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.13
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to discuss how Christian service is a necessary part of spiritual…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.02
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss ideas for strengthening your…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.01
Happy feast of St. Junipero Serra! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share the story of the man behind many of…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.30
Good morning! On today’s show, we welcome Jeff Cavins to talk more about adapting the Great Adventure Bible concept for children. Other guests include…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.29
Happy feast of Sts. Peter and Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact each of these great saints…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.26
Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more about the founder of Opus Dei. Guests include Andrew…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.25
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss the connection between self-knowledge…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.24
Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss an…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.23
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.22
Happy feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephen Smith from Hillsdale College to discuss…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.19
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi institute to discuss how pilgrimage is different…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.18
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for newlyweds to start their…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.17
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to talk about Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Other guests include Fr…
- Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.16
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Wade Menezes to discuss his book for Catholic dads ahead of Father’s Day…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.15
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo to discuss her new book on St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.12
Tonight’s the night! Join us at 7PM at St. Catherine of Siena parish in Fort Thomas, KY, for a special Mass with celebration Fr. Wade Menezes in honor of…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.11
Happy feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role as the “son of encouragement.” Guests…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.10
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers to continue our discussion on what Catholics…