Son Rise Morning Show

How does devotion to the Holy Eucharist transform family life, inspire religious vocations, and fuel a culture of life? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes Sr. Deirdre "DeDe" Byrne, POSC—active-duty military veteran, thoracic surgeon, superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, and author of Sister Soldier Surgeon —to preview her upcoming All Saints Day eve...

How do the upcoming solemnities of All Saints and All Souls reframe our understanding of mortality, holiness, and the universality of the Church? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Fr. Duncan, priest of the Diocese of Charleston and host of the Bone Church Revival Podcast , to reflect on the rich Catholic traditions surrounding death, resurrection, and sanctity. Fr. Dunca...

How are shifting health trends affecting stroke incidence in younger demographics, and how can cutting-edge blood tests transform traumatic brain injury (TBI) detection? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes Bobby Schindler, President of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, to discuss recent scientific developments regarding brain health and vulnerable patients. Schindler r...

Why wait until January 1st to make life-changing resolutions when the Catholic Church offers a fresh spiritual start every Advent? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All (Sophia Institute Press) and founder of Rosary Army, to discuss the concept of Liturgical New Year's resolutions. Willits explains why the start of the...

Why is the beatification of the 16th-century Franciscan "Georgia Martyrs" such a historic milestone for American Catholic history, and what does their sacrifice reveal about the Church’s stance on marriage? On The Son Rise Morning Show , co-hosts Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim discuss the legacy of these five Franciscan missionaries ahead of their beatification broadcast on EWTN. Mitchell and...

How does the Book of Revelation reveal the eternal connection between earthly worship and the heavenly liturgy, and why are Christians called to live as saints here and now? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo, founder and executive director of the Institute of Catholic Culture, to preview the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1)....

How should Catholic faith shape surrounding culture rather than merely reacting to it as a market alternative? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute to reflect on papal teaching regarding the dynamic synthesis between faith and culture. Swaim and Petiprin discuss the limitations of viewing Christianity purely through a "countercul...

Who were the Georgia Martyrs, and how did five Franciscan friars lay down their lives in defense of Catholic marriage long before Jamestown or the California missions were founded? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes author, speaker, and blogger Amy Welborn ( Charlotte Was Both ) to uncover a forgotten chapter of early American Catholic history. Welborn breaks down the exten...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the heroic witness of the Georgia Martyrs, who will be beatified this weekend. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin to discuss Pope Leo’s recent comments on faith and culture, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival pod...

What is "natural philosophy," and why is an Aristotelian understanding of the natural world so vital for Catholic theology and the pursuit of human happiness? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem., Norbertine priest at St. Michael's Abbey and author of The Heart of the Gospel , to preview his upcoming lecture series for the Institute of Cath...

Why is intellectual knowledge alone insufficient for living a vibrant Catholic life, and how can OCIA move past mere "information transfer" to foster true spiritual transformation? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Michael Gormley, co-host of the Every Knee Shall Bow podcast and presenter for Ascension Press's new OCIA program, Invited . Gormley and Swaim discuss the his...

How can audio storytelling and rich symbolism help children understand Theology of the Body through the lens of salvation history? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, to launch a multi-part series exploring their new six-episode audio drama, The Search for the Stolen Pearl . Brown walks through Episode 1, whic...

How does a Deuterocanonical passage from the Book of Wisdom offer one of the most astonishingly precise prophecies of Christ’s Passion in the entire Old Testament? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Catholic apologist and author Gary Michuta ( Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ ) to explore Wisdom chapter 2. Michuta breaks down Wisdom 2:12–2...

How do the sacred celebrations of the Autumnal Triduum—All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day—connect our faith, family traditions, and seasonal harvest foods? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back culinary expert Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating for her regular "Bible Foods" segment. Heikenfeld and Swaim discuss the deep Catholic roots of Hallowe...

How does Jesus prove the resurrection of the dead using only the Torah, and what does it reveal about the afterlife as we enter the season of the Autumn Triduum? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes back renowned biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma, author of Bible Basics for Catholics and co-author of A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament . Dr. Bergsma provid...

How does chronic sleep deprivation affect our emotional stability, cognitive focus, and overall mental health? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back licensed pastoral counselor Kevin Pendergast to explore the profound impact of sleep on our psychological and daily functioning. Pendergast outlines the physical and mental health consequences of failing to hit target sleep goal...

How does a normal teenager who played tennis, loved Snoopy, and struggled with math become a model of heroic Catholic virtue? On The Son Rise Morning Show , hosts Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the feast day and legacy of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano (1971–1990). Swaim and Mitchell reflect on how Blessed Chiara offers a compelling example of Gen X holiness alongside figures like Blesse...

Happy feast of Bl. Chiara Badano! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why she’s come to be one of their favorite saints. Guests include Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, with more thoughts on solitude and silence, Kevin Prendergast on good sleep habits in the midst of time changes, and Rita Heikenfeld with recipes for Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls Day. Plus new...

Why is cultivating silence essential for spiritual growth and deeper union with God? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Libby Reichert (filling in for Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell) welcomes Benedictine monk Father Robert Nixon, translator for the TAN Resurrection series, to reflect on Thomas à Kempis's classic work, Solitude and Silence: The Cloister of the Heart . Fr. Nixon and Reichert e...

On the anniversary of the passing of Father Rob Jack, The Son Rise Morning Show hosts Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell take time to honor his lasting legacy and reflect on the profound Catholic theology surrounding the Communion of Saints. Anna and Matt share personal memories of Fr. Rob—a beloved priest, seminary professor, and foundational voice at Sacred Heart Radio who personally made thousa...

Can a ruler who failed by nearly every political and financial metric still become one of history’s most beloved saints? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Benedictine monk Father Augustine Wetta to examine the life of St. Edward the Confessor as part of his reflection on "saints who were failures" by worldly standards. Fr. Wetta details Edward's turbulent reign, ma...

What can a 12th-century German Eucharistic miracle teach modern Catholics about reverence, conscience, and the proper way to receive the Blessed Sacrament? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back author Shaun McAfee, editor and compiler of The Compendium of Eucharistic Miracles , to explore the extraordinary history of the Flesh Miracle of Augsburg. McAfee and Swaim discuss th...

How can the simple, daily act of gathering around the family dinner table transform our homes and restore human culture? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Marcy Stockman, founder of Well Read Mom and co-author of A Cloth Upon the Table: The Quiet Revolution of Eating Together , to share the inspiration behind her new book from Sophia Institute Press. Stockman breaks d...

Why celebrate All Hallows' Eve without fulfilling the feast of All Saints' Day? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Matt Swaim welcomes back Father Philip Michael Tangorra, pastor and canon lawyer from the Diocese of Paterson, to explore the spiritual riches of the "Autumnal Triduum": All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day. Fr. Tangorra breaks down the unique liturgical privilege gr...

How do stories and classic literature shape our moral imagination, reveal deep spiritual truths, and form us into virtuous human beings? On The Son Rise Morning Show , host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Dr. Ken Craycraft, host of Driving Home the Faith and professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary, to continue exploring his book, Staying Sober, One Story at a Time . Craycraft explains why coming to kno...