Show Rise Morning Show 2024

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Gary Zimak about what Jesus has to say to us about anxiety in a world of uncertainty. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer for Grace and Guidance O Lord God almighty, who has brought to us to the...

Happy feast of St. Teresa of Avila! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of one of the most relatable Doctors of the Church. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Collect Prayer for St...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to talk more about St. John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and everything you need to start your day. ***** St. Thomas Aquinas prayer Give us, O Lord, a steadfa...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jennifer Dyer from Catholic Charities USA to discuss their relief efforts in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from Bone Church Revival to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, an...

Happy feast of St. Daniel Comboni! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Ruffino Ezama of the Comboni Missionaries about the life and witness of one of the greatest modern missionaries of the Church. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Ignatius of Loyola’s P...

Happy feast of St. John Henry Newman! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about his incredible life and legacy, and what he can say to the Church today. Guests include Gary Zimak with encouraging words from Jesus about his steadfastness, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. John Henry Newman’s Fragrance...

Good morning! On today’s show Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about locusts and honey in the Bible. Other 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 all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Come, Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your f...

Happy feast of Our Lady of the Rosary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., to talk about the rosary and its connection to his religious order. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more quotes from the Church Fathers that show up in the Catechism, Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic Histor...

Happy feast of St. Francis of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the saint that Christ told to rebuild His Church by talking to John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project about his latest church build. 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 Sunday Mass...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome certified herbalist Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more foods from the Bible and share recipes from her kitchen. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the principles of Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for...

Happy feast of the Guardian Angels! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about their care and protection, and what Jesus himself had to say about them. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson, and Jeannie Mancini to get us ready for the upcoming Ohio March for Life. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, an...

Happy feast of St. Therese! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the saint known as the “Little Flower.” 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 all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Morning Offering of St. Therese of Lisieux...

Happy feast of St. Jerome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Michele Burke Bowe from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem to talk about how Jerome’s influence extends down to the present day. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more thoughts on St. John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weat...

Happy feast of St. Vincent de Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Amy Welborn about his dramatic life and how he stands as a heroic model of the works of mercy. Other guests include Ken Craycraft with more insights into reclaiming a Catholic language for civic engagement, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weath...

Happy feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss their witness as twin saints who were both trained as physicians. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta, author of “Behind the Bible: What the Bible Assumes You Already Know.” ***** Collect for the Feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian May you be magnif...

Happy feast of Blessed Herman the Crippled! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his extraordinary life, and how he came to write the Salve Regina. Guests include Gary Zimak with more scriptural reflections on turning our worries over to God, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Salve Regi...

Happy feast of Our Lady of Walsingham! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about her patronage of England. Guests include Steve Ray on dinners and meals in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to share reflections on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer to Our Lady of Walsingham O Mary, recall the solemn moment when Jesus, you...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln to discuss an upcoming talk he’s giving on reclaiming a Christian vision of reality. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Stephanie Mann on John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. Aug...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to look ahead to this weekend’s Mass readings. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Ken Craycraft with more thoughts on reclaiming a Catholic vocabulary for talking about politics. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. Hilary of Po...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share more connections between spiritual and mental health. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more insights into the Theology of the Body, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Morning Offering of St. Therese o...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more thoughts on September as the month of Our Lady of Sorrows. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on Jesus as the Suffering Servant in Isaiah. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer to St. Jude for the sick St. Jude, you witnessed the healing po...

Happy feast of Sts. Hildegard of Bingen and Robert Bellarmine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss these two powerhouse Doctors of the Church who share a feast day. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre with more connections between the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Hi...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to continue her series on St. John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucald Father, I abandon myse...

Happy feast of St. John Chrysostom! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the life and legacy of the “Golden-Mouthed” Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston, as well as Dr. Matthew Bunson live from the Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador...

Happy feast of the Holy Name of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to continue our discussion of his book, “Behind the Bible.” Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more wisdom from the Theology of the Body. ***** A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick Our Lady, Health of the...