Son Rise Morning Show

Happy feast of the Martyrs of Nagasaki! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the missionaries, converts, and others whose incredible faith built the Church in Japan. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on Pope Leo's commends regarding how to interpret Scripture, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Agatha of Sicily! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Courtney Brown to discuss the heroic witness of this early Christian virgin and martyr. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma on preparing for Lent with Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer to continue a series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Other guests include Gary Zimak on preparing well for Lent, and Cy Kellet from Catholic Answers with tips for evangelization. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Blase! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage against all ailments of the throat. Guests include Bear Woznick on the importance of true Catholic friendship, Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray on false gods in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of the Presentation of the Lord! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the many theological and devotional layers of this significant event in the life of the Holy Family. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. Tony Stephens from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion to discuss the recent opening of the sainthood cause of Servant of God Adele Brise. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to conclude their series on his book "The Faith Unboxed." Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo 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 Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss chicken and fowl in the Bible, and share a recipe for game day buffalo wings. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Gary Michuta on the authorship of the book of Hebrews. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on the legacy of the Angelic Doctor. Other guests include Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, and Gary Zimak on Paul's advice to Timothy about detachment from goods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss his new book on C.S. Lewis and Catholic apologetics. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss developing virtuous habits in the new year. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma from the St. Paul Center, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of St. Agnes of Rome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact her martyrdom had in changing the perception of Rome towards Christians. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on why Catholics venerate relics, and Clare Ath from Vita et Terra on how what Pope Francis called the “throwaway culture” affects the unborn. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Sebastian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage of athletes and soldiers. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Steve Ray on hair and beards in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Teresa Tomeo to preview the EWTN coverage of this week's March for Life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to talk about the problem of tribalism among Catholics. 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 Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...