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Son Rise Morning Show

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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.

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Celebrating the feast of the Annunciation, March 25th in the Lord of the Rings, and more… 25.03.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of the Annunciation! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to discuss the significance of this feast day in the Lord of the Rings, and Liz Lev to discuss depictions of the Annunciation in art. Other guests include Samuel McIhearn to talk about the new Matins Lectionary, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent. Plus news, weather, spor...

The symbolism of eyes in the Bible, translating Lenten prayers, and more… 24.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss the Eucharistic preface from this past Sunday's Mass. Other guests include Steve Ray on eyes in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Welcoming guests to crowded Holy Week liturgies, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 23.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project to discuss his latest build, and thoughts on accommodating people with disabilities at the upcoming crowded Holy Week liturgies. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more thoughts from Robert Hugh Benson's "Friendship with Christ." and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic Histor...

Pope Leo on the nature of the Church, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more… 20.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to unpack Pope Leo's comments on the documents of Vatican II. Other guests include Greg Willits with more thoughts on spiritual growth from St. Louis de Montfort, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass reading...

Celebrating St. Joseph on his feast day, homemade cheese pizza recipes for Lent, and more… 19.03.2026 1:53:59

Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. John Bergsma about how the genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels are also the genealogies of St. Joseph. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more meatless Lenten recipe ideas, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on saints who struggled with mental health. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Best of the Son Rise Morning Show - Wednesday 18.03.2026 1:53:59

Join Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show!

Understanding the real St. Patrick on his feast day, an interview with the Irish bishop who’s the successor of St. Patrick, and more… 17.03.2026 0:15

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell are joined by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and successor of St. Patrick, to share his reflections on this special feast. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Visiting the relics of St. Francis of Assisi, the Church Fathers on Christian maturity, and more… 16.03.2026 1:53:59

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. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to share her experience of encountering the relics of St. Francis in Assisi, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Pope Leo on the mystery of the Church, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more... 13.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to look at Pope Leo’s recent comments on the nature of the Church. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Fasting bread recipes for Lent, the Biblical meaning of 666, and more… 12.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share recipes for simple fasting breads during the season of Lent. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts on getting better sleep, and Gary Michuta on the meaning of 666 in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Giving up worry for Lent, how Patriarchs are chosen in the Catholic Church, and more… 11.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to share more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to talk about how Patriarchs in the Catholic Church are similar and different to Latin Rite bishops, and Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus n...

The Church Fathers on Christian maturity, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 10.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers. Other guests include Stephanie Mann to continue our series on Robert Hugh Benson's "Friendship with Christ," Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, an...

The Church Fathers on Christian maturity, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 09.03.2026 1:53:59

St. Louis de Montfort on spiritual growth, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more… 06.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Greg Willits to share more thoughts on discipleship from St. Louis de Montfort. 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 Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Meatless Lenten recipe ideas, why Jesus calls himself the Alpha and Omega, and more… 05.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more meatless Lenten recipe ideas using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on using Lent as a time to work on being a better parent, and Gary Michuta on what it means for Jesus to refer to himself as the Alpha and Omega. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Giving up worry for Lent, tips for daily Bible reading, and more… 04.03.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to continue our series on a scriptural approach to giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Dr. Brandon Harvey with tips for making the Bible more a part of your everyday life, and Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer with more reflections from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus news, weather, spor...

Honoring St. Katherine Drexel on her feast day, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more… 03.03.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of St. Katherine Drexel! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of this uniquely American saint. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings, and all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

St. Bernard of Clairvaux on Lent, This Week in Catholic History, and more 02.03.2026 1:53:47

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what St. Bernard of Clairvaux can teach us about Lent. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Lent for busy parents, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more… 27.02.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Maria Morrow to talk about her book, A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent. Other guests include Greg Willits with more wisdom from St. Louis de Montfort, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of L...

Remembering Dr. Paul Thigpen, keeping a good attitude while breaking a bad habit, and more... 26.02.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell take time to remember Dr. Paul Thigpen, a brilliant and kind writer and teacher and longtime friend of the Son Rise Morning Show who passed away earlier this week. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how to keep a good attitude while trying to break a bad habit, and Rita Hiekenfeld with more Lenten recipes featuri...

St. Francis de Sales on the Four Last Things, are relics superstitious, and more… 25.02.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on relics and superstition, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on the latest regarding the intent of the SSPX to consecrate bishops without permission fro...

Lent and Spring Training, dust and ashes in the Bible, and more 24.02.2026 1:53:47

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss Lent as Spring Training for the soul. Guests include Steve Ray on dust and ashes in the Bible, Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings, and Dr. John Pepino on what monastic life can teach us about Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Honoring St. Polycarp on his feast day, This Week in Catholic History, and more 23.02.2026 1:53:47

Happy feast of St. Polycarp of Smyrna! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the witness of this early Christian martyr. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more

Pope Leo on Vatican II, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more 20.02.2026 1:53:48

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to unpack more of what Pope Leo has been saying about the documents of Vatican II. Other guests include Greg Willits to discuss the spirituality of Louis de Montfort, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings f...

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