Show Rise Morning Show 2024

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell remember the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and how they shaped the world we live in today. Guests include Ken Craycraft to unpack the presidential debates from last night, canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer for the Dea...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about elements of the culture of death in Scripture that are still with us today. Other guests include Dr. Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker Joseph, by the wor...

Happy feast of St. Peter Claver! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as a witness to human dignity. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Bill Schmitt from OnWord about how to avoid thinking solely in memes, and Stephanie Mann with more insights as to how St. John Henry Newman was converted by the Church Fathers. Plus all the latest news,...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day. ***** Prayer for Help from Jesus Lord, in every need let me come to You with humble trus...

Happy feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at her life and witness as one of the most famous Catholics of the 20th century. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Fragrance Prayer of St. John Henry Newman D...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Son Rise Morning Show, which first hit the airwaves on September 4th, 2007. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer for Priests Gracious and loving God,...

Happy feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the legacy of one of the most significant popes in Church history. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more wisdom from the saints on personal prayer, and Steve Ray on thorns and thistles in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Pope S...

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On this memorial of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about John’s life and witness and what it meant for him to be the greatest of the prophets. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Act of Love O my God, I love you above all things, with...

Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss the life and legacy of one of the most well known figures in all of Church history. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture to address anxiety and worry, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more…...

Happy feast of St. Monica! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her prayerful witness that led to the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. Guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray to ponder what St. Paul might have meant by his “thorn in the flesh.” Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Cathol...

Happy feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this traditional devotion of the Polish people to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, SJ, with more insights into how the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. Thomas...

Happy feast of St. Rose of Lima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her legacy as one of the first saints from the Americas. Guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…...

Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss what it means for Mary’s assumption to culminate in her coronation. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics with more context to help us understand the Scriptures. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Salve Regina Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, o...

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius X! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and legacy, including lowering the age for First Communion. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Bill Schmitt on the real meaning of the word “joy.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted t...

Happy feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be known as the “Mellifluous Doctor.” Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** The Memorare of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Remember, O most graci...

Happy feast of St. John Eudes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and teachings. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom in the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Eudes O Lord, You have created me for Yourself, to love You and to enjoy Yo...

Happy feast of St. Stephen of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about St. Stephen’s heroic leadership, and Dr. Bunson’s own personal connection to his story. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and mo...

Happy feast of the Assumption! On today’s Holy Day of Obligation, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about what it means that Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more background on the things you need to know to better understand the Bible. ***** A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick O...

Happy feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share his incredible story of missionary zeal and sacrificial witness to the Gospel. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Maximillian Kolbe Prayer Against Addiction Sain...

Our friend Dina Dwyer-Owens is offering 50% off her Design Your Life program to Son Rise Morning Show listeners! To activate the discount, simply enter the code SON-RISE at checkout when you visit  designyourlife.podia.com. ***** Happy feast of Bl. Michael McGivney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. John Paul Walker about how Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus. Gu...

Happy feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about her life, and her spiritual connection to St. Francis de Sales. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin on how the Church Fathers reflected on the words of consecration at Mass. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me...

Happy feast of St. Edith Stein! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about her story of conversion and entry into religious life, as well as her impact as a philosopher and witness of martyrdom. Guests include Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings from John 6, plus all the latest n...

Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as founder of the Order of Preachers. Guests include Gary Michuta with more interesting context to help us better understand the Bible, and Rita Heikenfeld with more foods and herbs from the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Dominic May Saint Dominic come to the...