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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 Our Lady of Fatima, why IVF is not “pro-life,” and more… 13.05.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss what we can learn from modern accounts of Mary's appearances. Other guests include Gary Zimak to reflect on how the apostles reacted to the Ascension, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk to discuss why the Church stands against IVF in light of federal government efforts to promote it....

The meaning of the word “amen,” preparing for the feast of the Ascension, and more 12.05.2026 1:53:47

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to look at the meaning of the word "amen." Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to reflect on prayer in light of this week's feast of the Ascension, and Kris McGregor to unpack a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more

The Church Fathers on Christian maturity, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 11.05.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

Celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s first anniversary, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more 08.05.2026 1:53:45

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson and Montse Alvarado from EWTN News to reflect on the one year anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on the pope's recent encouragement to read printed books, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church R...

Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus, avoiding burnout as a caregiver, and more… 07.05.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to discuss more Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Jesus. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on avoiding burnout as a caregiver, and Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts on solitude and silence from Thomas a Kempis. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

St. Francis de Sales on poverty, the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and more… 06.05.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to share thoughts from St. Francis de Sales on poverty. Other guests include Gary Zimak on the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Traps and snares in the Bible, a new book on Lectio Divina, and more... 05.05.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about traps and snares in the Bible. Other guests include Dr. Jim Papandrea to discuss his new book on Lectio Divina, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of the patron saint of firefighters, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 04.05.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of St. Florian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be known as the patron saint of firefighters. Guests include Fr. John Gavin, SJ, on the power of creeds, Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Celebrating the feast of Pope St. Pius V, a Mary garden for May, and more… 30.04.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss more of his life and legacy. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss Mary gardens for the month of May. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, hymns for the season of Easter, and more... 29.04.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at her impact on Church history and her legacy of spiritual wisdom. Guests include Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss an Easter Hymn by St. Ambrose, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer on St. Francis de Sales and the Introduction to the Devout Life. Plus news, weather, spo...

Thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more... 28.04.2026 1:53:59

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. Other guests include Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

The Church Fathers on Christian maturity, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 27.04.2026 1:53:59

Reflecting on the Pope’s trip to Africa, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more… 24.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Greg Willits to share more thoughts from St. Louis de Montfort's "Love of Eternal Wisdom," Other guests include Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute on Pope Leo's trip to Africa, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mas...

The St. Michael prayer in Scripture, how the war in Ukraine is affecting the local Church, and more… 22.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss the passage from St. Peter’s first epistle that’s quoted in the St. Michael Prayer. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on how the war in Ukraine is affecting the Catholic Church there, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life....

Celebrating the feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury, coins and money in the Bible, and more… 21.04.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss some of St. Anselm's thoughts on prayer. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss more about coins and money in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

The Church Fathers on Christian maturity, This Week in Catholic History, and more… 20.04.2026 1:53:59

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

Morrissey, the Smiths, and human dignity, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more... 17.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to discuss Christian anthropology in light of the latest Morrissey album. Other 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, weath...

Celebrating the feast of St. Bernadette and St Benedict Joseph Labre, Old Testament prophecies about Jesus, and more… 16.04.2026 1:53:59

Happy feast of St. Bernadette and St. Benedict Joseph Labre! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss St. Benedict as a patron of mental health, and Fr. Boniface Hicks to share thoughts from St. Bernadette on prayer. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Christ, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible F...

Tax Day and “rendering to Caesar,” Pope Leo’s letter to the cardinals, and more... 15.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Ken Craycraft to share a reflection on "rendering to Caesar" in connection with the tax filing deadline. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss Pope Leo's recent letter to the cardinals about an upcoming consistory, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St....

Reflecting on the Office of Readings, coins and money in the Bible, and more… 14.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Steve Ray on coins and money in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Next steps for this year’s Catholic converts, previewing the pope’s trip to Africa, and more… 13.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome JonMarc Grodi from The Coming Home Network to discuss the next steps for this year's new Catholic converts. Other guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe to preview the Holy Father's visit to Africa, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Pope Leo on the universal call to holiness, previewing the Mass readings for Divine Mercy Sunday, and more… 10.04.2026 1:53:59

Happy Easter! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute to discuss Pope Leo's recent remarks on the universal call to holiness. Other 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 Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass...

Pope Leo’s prayer for priests in crisis, Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus, and more… 09.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss Pope Leo's April prayer intention for priests in crisis. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with granola recipes using foods mentioned in the Bible, and Gary Michuta on his new book about Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Preparing for Divine Mercy Sunday, a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence, and more… 08.04.2026 1:53:59

Good morning! On this Wednesday of the Octave of Easter, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss how the Resurrection gives us hope in the midst of anxiety. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on ways to prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, and Fr. Philip Larrey with more thoughts on a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

How new converts were onboarded in the Early Church, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more... 07.04.2026 1:53:59

Happy Easter! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the early Church handled mystagogy for those who had entered the Church at Easter. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray on the significance of body and blood in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...